Forged Iron Blades - Question

Originally Posted by onlybereaved

Hey all,

After using forged iron blades for a couple or a few seasons, I noticed that the nickel/chrome plate wears out.

I imagine that as long as the grooves aren't worn, this is normal and nothing to worry about...

For those of you who have experienced this, do you usually just keep playing these irons?  get them re-dipped (is that possible?) get new irons?

I have the original Nike Blades, as well as Mizuno MP-32's, and both are worn in the sweet spots with grooves still in-tact.

Ball flight doesn't seem to be affected - just wondering how long I can play these irons before having to retire them?

Thank you

Originally Posted by Mr3Wiggle

Just don't let them get looking like this.

Originally Posted by Clambake

I view that forged irons look fantastic at two periods in their life: when they're new and all shiny and beautiful, and when they're well used and have a thoroughly worn patina.    When they've been used a lot, all the little tiny dings from bag chatter and use kind of meld together, the plating wears off in spots, and they look like serious tools for someone who uses them extensively and with great pleasure.

It is only the earlier parts of their life that I don't like the wear.   There aren't enough chatter dings yet so the few that are there kind of stand out, and the little scuffs and gouges also are more noticeable.    They look like someone bought a nice set but just hasn't used them enough.    But in time they'll start looking wonderful!