Recycling for a GREENER future with XDL

Outdoor sport, and particularly golf, has seen a huge increase in participants since the beginning of the Covid19 pandemic. Many of those new to golf, and those whose interest has been rekindled, have needed to buy gear. This has meant a huge demand for gear and not everyone has the budget to pay thousands for a new top end set.

Traditionally, buying used has meant spending hours online, buying sight unseen and with no assurances of receiving genuine product. Clint and Haruka, the owners of Recreation Station in Christchurch have been running their business, specialising in used (and new) sports gear since 2019 and now have an expanding retail store near the central city. They have the largest selection of used golf gear in the country and also have all the other accessories golfers need including bags, trundlers, gloves, balls, tees and training aids. Alongside the used gear they often have new past season clubs, factory second, shop-soiled and ex-demo bags and clubs. With limited advertising so far their little store has become a hive of activity with many repeat customers so they feel they must be doing something right. 

Recreation Station is associate sponsor to the upcoming 2022 & 2023 XDL events and with the sports push to grow participation in both Long Drive and Golf.  The idea to have the availability to recycle and make a available used gear is attractive for those newbies that wish to give it a go. XDL in association with Recreation Station are looking to give back to charities and the community via the donation of new and used sporting goods which will be sent to the physical shop in Christchurch for donational purposes. Making a difference is important to our both XDL and Recreation Station, getting kids off devices and into sport is a message you will see connected to New Zealand Long Drive and XDL. Long Drivers and Xtreme Drivers are breaking Driver Heads alot so the opportunity to have Recreation Station be our outlet for used Long Drivers gear is going to be great for our players.

 The push to upcycle for a Greener future also a mission for XDL so working with Recreation Station is an obvious fit. Christchurch is a landmark for the sport of XDL, it’s where the first South Island Long Drive Championship and New Zealand Long Drive Champion was named in 2017. Our local club event soon to be listed.

For your sporting needs, check out Recreation Station website www.recreationstation.co.nz or go meet the team. They have your best interests at heart and a 35 year pro in store to help you select the right clubs. Where else can you go into a golf store and TELL THEM what you want to spend on a driver and be shown a huge range in any price bracket?