The driver is the most expensive club in most bags, and it is also the club that loses value fastest. A new flagship driver can cost $800 to $1,200, and twelve months later the same model is often available used for less than half that. If you want the newest speed and forgiveness tech without paying full retail, buying used is the smartest move you can make before you even tee off.

At Rising Sun Clubs, we hand-source premium pre-owned drivers on regular buying trips to Japan, where golfers upgrade often and look after their gear meticulously. Every driver is inspected and honestly graded before it is listed, and we ship Australia-wide: TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping, Titleist and more. Flat $30 shipping, free over $600.

Why UsedWhy a Used Driver Is the Smart Buy

Manufacturers release a new driver line every 12 to 18 months, but the gains between generations are usually small: a few extra yards, a slightly larger forgiveness window, a new colourway. The driver from last year, or the year before, still performs close to the current release, and it comes off buyers who traded up for the new model, often after just a handful of rounds.

Searching "used golf drivers near me", "second hand drivers Australia", or "cheap golf drivers Australia"? You don't need to settle for whatever's local. Rising Sun Clubs ships Australia-wide, so you get a curated, regularly updated range wherever you are. For the full picture across every category, read our used golf clubs buying guide.

The BrandsWhich Used Driver Brands Are Worth Buying?

Every major manufacturer has a strong driver line, but these are the four that dominate the used market in Australia and hold their performance well after the first owner moves on:

What to CheckWhat to Look for in a Used Driver

Face wear. The clubface takes the most impact of any part of the club, so this is where grading matters most. Every driver we list is graded honestly against a clear condition standard, so you know exactly what you're getting before it ships.

Adapter and hosel. Modern drivers use an adjustable hosel to fine-tune loft and lie. Check the adapter is genuine and moves freely through its full range, which is something we confirm during grading.

Shaft and flex. Many Japan-sourced drivers arrive with premium aftermarket shafts fitted as standard, often a step up from what ships on a new retail driver at the same price point. Match the flex to your swing speed rather than buying on brand name alone.

Left-handed options. We regularly carry left-handed drivers too. Browse our left-handed collection if that's what you need.

Why Rising SunThe Rising Sun Clubs Difference

Unlike Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree, every driver at Rising Sun Clubs is properly inspected and honestly graded before it's listed. Our club grading system gives you a clear picture of face wear and adapter condition, no vague descriptions, no surprises when your parcel arrives.

We source our stock directly in Japan on regular buying trips, which means premium drivers in exceptional condition, often with high-end shafts fitted as standard, that rarely reach the Australian market. Combined with flat $30 Australia-wide shipping and free delivery over $600, there's no easier way to add a quality used driver from a brand you trust.

FAQCommon Questions

Are used drivers worth buying? Yes. A driver from the last one to three years performs close to the newest release, and drivers depreciate faster than any other club in the bag, so the savings are the biggest here.

Are your drivers sourced from Australia or Japan? Japan. We make regular buying trips, hand-select premium used drivers, grade them, and ship from Adelaide Australia-wide.

Do you have left-handed drivers? Yes, when in stock. Check our left-handed collection or submit a sourcing request.

What if the driver I want isn't in stock? Submit a club sourcing request and we'll look for it on our next trip, great for left-handed and specific-spec clubs.

How much is shipping? Flat $30 anywhere in Australia, free on orders over $600.