Haovictor Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) I've seen people asked about if the irons are plated or non-plated. My question is what are the real different between these two version. And why Epon release the same iron but with two different version, which is even hard to tell by people in pics. Thanks in advance. Edited August 18, 2015 by Haovictor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 One has a finish the other does not. You could also consider any finish that isn't a plating: copper, black oxide, gun blue etc.. non-plated as well. Why? for variety for the same reason other brands offer multiple finishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaman Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Rust vs no rust. I personally can't stand a rust prone finish, but that's just me. Even on wedges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haovictor Posted August 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 So non-plated version should show wear and rust pretty quickly, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 So non-plated version should show wear and rust pretty quickly, right? Yes it wear much faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FyteOn Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) Not to parse words but the lawyer in me has to here. I think there is a major difference between "quicker" and "quickly" with regard to showing wear and rust. Edited August 18, 2015 by FyteOn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaman Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) Well, forged will generally wear faster than cast, and then non-plated forged will wear even faster still. I'm not fond of maintenance, can't be bothered with oils and stuff, so I generally prefer plated and forged.. Edited August 18, 2015 by Vegaman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 The SUS is stainless, and the unplated version should not rust too much ?? Ive had both and actually prefer the unplated version but it does tend to show wear more easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haovictor Posted August 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Thanks. Rob. My loss to let your nice deal run away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 The SUS is stainless, and the unplated version should not rust too much ?? Ive had both and actually prefer the unplated version but it does tend to show wear more easily Yes and also where you play matters too in Vegas nothing rusts. In Hawaii even satin platings wear faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops1967 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 My 301's were originally in the black finish - and in hot, humid Bangkok they developed small rust spots quite quickly, by that i mean in a few weeks. Not major rust, and careful use and wiping down with a wd40 soaked cloth etc would no doubt help...but i use golf clubs, not baby them. Only use covers when they go on a plane ride. I had the irons refinished by Epon to the copper-chrome played finish - some magic is done to the under plate which would normally be a nickel based one, and then a chrome coating/plating is what i'd guess because: the copper finish is as corrosion resistant as the regular nickel chrome plated finish. Initial wild purple flame like shiny highlights on the gloss copper-chrome gradually dull slightly with time, as oxygen can diffuse very slowly through the chrome plating. Stainless steel doesn't require any special finish or coating as it is inherently corrosion resistant ( but NOT corrosion proof), but treatments can always be applied or a good flame job for a stainless putter etc ;-) Both stainless steel clubs or chrome plated clubs can rust if 'abused' - practice on a seaside beach and you'd better rinse them down afterwards in fresh water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 My 301's were originally in the black finish - and in hot, humid Bangkok they developed small rust spots quite quickly, by that i mean in a few weeks. Not major rust, and careful use and wiping down with a wd40 soaked cloth etc would no doubt help...but i use golf clubs, not baby them. Only use covers when they go on a plane ride. I had the irons refinished by Epon to the copper-chrome played finish - some magic is done to the under plate which would normally be a nickel based one, and then a chrome coating/plating is what i'd guess because: the copper finish is as corrosion resistant as the regular nickel chrome plated finish. Initial wild purple flame like shiny highlights on the gloss copper-chrome gradually dull slightly with time, as oxygen can diffuse very slowly through the chrome plating. Stainless steel doesn't require any special finish or coating as it is inherently corrosion resistant ( but NOT corrosion proof), but treatments can always be applied or a good flame job for a stainless putter etc ;-) Both stainless steel clubs or chrome plated clubs can rust if 'abused' - practice on a seaside beach and you'd better rinse them down afterwards in fresh water. great info here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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