charlatan Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Hi there, I have some new irons on order, and when they get here I am going to start practicing... a lot. Anyway, I really don't want to get my new irons all scuffed and scraped with all the hours I have ahead of me on the practice range, so I am looking into options. I guess first option would be a second set of irons. Not sure I like this idea, since funds are limited. I need them 1/2 over and 2 up, so most used sets would probably need work. Maybe this is the best thing to do in the long run... Second would be masking tape, or something that doesn't use industrial strength adhesive? Anything you use on your favorite set? Thanks Charlatan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 I would suggest Iron head covers and simply cleaning them after each practice session or round. Once a month give it a quick spray of WD-40 or something and just make sure to take a drop when you feel a rock may damage the club. Remember clubs are built to be smashed against the ground so don't let this fear of damage cause you mental strokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombardier Smith Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Golf clubs are for hitting balls.Not sitting pretty in your bag massaging your ego! Just try to practise on lush grass or make sure to check for stones and grit on the matts at the driving range Also swing within yourself concentrating on quality of strike and not distance.The distance will come with the practise. Ive found that distance finds you,well thats what my old coach used to say? hehe good look with your new bats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlatan Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 I would suggest Iron head covers and simply cleaning them after each practice session or round.Once a month give it a quick spray of WD-40 or something and just make sure to take a drop when you feel a rock may damage the club. Remember clubs are built to be smashed against the ground so don't let this fear of damage cause you mental strokes. No kidding... WD-40? I have ordered head covers, so I am in the clear there. What exactly does the WD-40 do? Char Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 I actually have a set of irons I bought just to practice with. When I'm going to go to the range and just practice it is usually the set I take. However.. when practicing with my "#1" irons I make sure the ball I am hitting is clean. I also have a very wet rag to wipe the club after every couple of shots. Keeping the sand and dirt off the club face helps keep the wear at a minimum. I also do it (wipe the club) as I like to see the ball mark on the club as it helps me see where I'm striking the ball.... and it helps slow me down so I don't start hitting balls to quickly. Keep an eye on e-bay as used clubs with your specs do come up now and then. Finding a set with your specs and pretty well worn will sell for cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlatan Posted June 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 I actually have a set of irons I bought just to practice with. When I'm going to go to the range and just practice it is usually the set I take. However.. when practicing with my "#1" irons I make sure the ball I am hitting is clean. I also have a very wet rag to wipe the club after every couple of shots. Keeping the sand and dirt off the club face helps keep the wear at a minimum. I also do it (wipe the club) as I like to see the ball mark on the club as it helps me see where I'm striking the ball.... and it helps slow me down so I don't start hitting balls to quickly. Keep an eye on e-bay as used clubs with your specs do come up now and then. Finding a set with your specs and pretty well worn will sell for cheap. That is what I was thinking about doing idrive. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xchangmanx Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 IMO you should take care of your clubs just like you take care of your car, or your clothes, or your house for that matter... I don't have the money to buy 5-10 sets, nor am a I sponsored; I take care of everything I own like its my "last," and I treat it as if its irreplaceable. Back to the subject... I wipe and clean my club after every shot on course. I use baby oil once a month on my irons. People tell me its illegal, but I don't care, its my clubs I'll do what I wish w/them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlatan Posted June 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Thanks xchangmanx, I would definitely rather spend my dough on a new driver and some other things, so I am not sure if a second set is in my future. I do treat my clubs well, but need to be more meticulous to be sure. Most courses here in Denver are soft enough, and the grass ranges are typically in good shape too. There is sand here and there that may rough them up a bit. Charlatan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Alexander Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Take a wet and a dry towel to the range and wipe them with the wet one first and then dry them with the dry one. Good enough for the pros and their caddies..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foosp Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 I use both a wet and dry cloth. I wipe the irons off after every shot on the course with the wet cloth and then dry them with the dry cloth before they go into the head cover. Seems to work pretty well on my set of forged irons. Actually, the purpose of this post is in response to a statement from xchangmanx about the use of baby oil being illegal. Does anyone know if it is illegal to oil the club after the round? I have heard of that although it may not be legal during a round. Regards'foosp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Technically speaking.... You can do anything you want to your clubs after the round. BUT, at the start of your round they are to be Clean, no foreign substance is allowed to be on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blader-X Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 These are all great suggestions and while I do try to keep my clubs as nice as possible (even waxing the tops of my woods) I do use my clubs a lot and have no qualms with them getting that "used" look. The Doc can attest to that. In fact I almost look at those marks like a badge of honor. I do feel that clubs are made to be used and as beautiful as these clubs are, whats even more beautiful is the absolute pure shots they make when my swing is really on! So, have fun with those new clubs, clean them well, but golf them well and don't be afraid of incurring any little nics on them here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backspin9 Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 This is the 3rd season for my J33 cb's and they still look like new. They get played 4-5 time a week including practice time. I keep them clean and use the covers when riding in a cart to stop the dings. I also don't hit off of mats very often. They get buffed and polished with a good metal polish and a dremel a couple of times year. I have a set of Titleist 704's with Fuji graphites that I use for winter practice when only the mats are available. I hate those things. (the mats, not the irons. LOL) Personally I would not use different irons for practice and play unless they were exactly the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlatan Posted June 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 This is the 3rd season for my J33 cb's and they still look like new. They get played 4-5 time a week including practice time. I keep them clean and use the covers when riding in a cart to stop the dings. I also don't hit off of mats very often. They get buffed and polished with a good metal polish and a dremel a couple of times year.I have a set of Titleist 704's with Fuji graphites that I use for winter practice when only the mats are available. I hate those things. (the mats, not the irons. LOL) Personally I would not use different irons for practice and play unless they were exactly the same. Ooohh, I never thought of polishing them with my dremel... that is an awesome idea! What polish do you use? I am having another really POS bag of irons bent to my spec (length is good already) so I may consider using them at least at the start to get the kinks out of the swing. Once I get through the rough parts of the new swing, I am going to melt when I hit the Miuras. I do intend to play them constantly... I don't mind the used look. It's just gonna be hard that first few times. They look sooo purdy new. char Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backspin9 Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 I use Meguiar's All Metal Polish. Got is at a boat store. It's a paste type of polish and really makes the clubs look nice, at least for a while. It wears off eventually but I love they way they look when they're first done. Just make sure to tape up the grooved part of the faces. After they're polished I spray some jewelry cleaner on them (Windex works, too) and buff them with a soft cloth to get any excess polish off. It takes a few hours to do a set, but it's worth it. Use the Dremel #414 felt polishing wheels. One wheel will last for about 2 irons then it will be black and need to be changed. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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