Inattention and Similar Looking Markings

[daled]

This really isn't much of a problem, but what the heck, I'll ask anyway. I just opened my new iron set. Nice and shiny! Cobra Speedzone.

I noticed, the "5" on the 5 iron looks unsettlingly close to the "S" on the sand wedge. With my other set, I have on occasion, whether it's the heat of the moment, or too many adult beverages, grabbed a 6 when I meant to grab my 9. That doesn't end well. 

The first part of the fix is to put the two clubs in opposite ends of the bag, as you would expect given the shaft length. Then, you would imagine I'd notice that the club was not the correct length if I drew the wrong one out of the bag. But, understanding I'm a knucklehead, is there a good way to mark the sole of one of the clubs without making it look like I'm a knucklehead? 

Just kicking that around, like I said, not much of an issue.

[criley4way]

Have you considered Changing the paint fill for short vs mid irons?

[David in FL]

You should be able to easily tell the difference between a 5-iron and a sand wedge just by looking at them.  Especially at address...

[daled]

4 minutes ago, criley4way said:

Have you considered Changing the paint fill for short vs mid irons?

That's a good idea. It's black right now. What kind of paint would stand up to the use?

[Double Mocha Man]

7 minutes ago, daled said:

This really isn't much of a problem, but what the heck, I'll ask anyway. I just opened my new iron set. Nice and shiny! Cobra Speedzone.

I noticed, the "5" on the 5 iron looks unsettlingly close to the "S" on the sand wedge. With my other set, I have on occasion, whether it's the heat of the moment, or too many adult beverages, grabbed a 6 when I meant to grab my 9. That doesn't end well. 

The first part of the fix is to put the two clubs in opposite ends of the bag, as you would expect given the shaft length. Then, you would imagine I'd notice that the club was not the correct length if I drew the wrong one out of the bag. But, understanding I'm a knucklehead, is there a good way to mark the sole of one of the clubs without making it look like I'm a knucklehead? 

Just kicking that around, like I said, not much of an issue.

I get the possibility of using a 9 instead of a 6.  Especially while enjoying an adult beverage.  But you'd have to be fall down drunk not to notice the difference between a 5 iron and a sand wedge.  It's like accidently putting with your driver...

[daled]

Just now, David in FL said:

You should be able to easily tell the difference between a 5-iron and a sand wedge just by looking at them.  Especially at address...

Of course, but you'd think I'd be able to make the same determination 6 vs. 9. However, I have, more than once, managed to find a way to hit the wrong one. 

Just now, Double Mocha Man said:

I get the possibility of using a 9 instead of a 6.  Especially while enjoying an adult beverage.  But you'd have to be fall down drunk not to notice the difference between a 5 iron and a sand wedge.  It's like accidently putting with your driver...

You're probably right. I am likely overthinking this. I wouldn't be, if it wasn't 30F outside so I can't go play! 

[Double Mocha Man]

1 minute ago, daled said:

Of course, but you'd think I'd be able to make the same determination 6 vs. 9. However, I have, more than once, managed to find a way to hit the wrong one. 

You're probably right. I am likely overthinking this. I wouldn't be, if it wasn't 30F outside so I can't go play! 

In agreement.  Our brains go mushy when we can't play golf.

4 minutes ago, daled said:

Of course, but you'd think I'd be able to make the same determination 6 vs. 9. However, I have, more than once, managed to find a way to hit the wrong one. 

I have an attorney friend (detail-oriented, right?) I play with who hits his 9 by accident on the same short par 4 hole thinking it's his 6.  And he doesn't even imbibe while on the course.  I always love his reaction... he sees and curses the lack of distance with the club before he realizes what club he hit.  Lucky for him he can reach the green with another 9 iron.

[snapfade]

Maybe an engraver, you could write something like, "This is not a sand-wedge" or make your sand-wedge look like Bryson DeChambeau's.

 

[Club Rat]

"Head Covers" for those nice new shiny irons would be the ticket.

However, I keep my irons sorted in my bag.
Wedges up front, scoring irons on the left and long irons on the right. 
Driver and other woods/hybrids at the rear of the bag.

I have accidently pulled the 6 on occasion when reaching across another bag on the cart.
Flushed it a mile over the green and laughed when I realized my mistake.

[Buckeyebowman]

6 hours ago, daled said:

Of course, but you'd think I'd be able to make the same determination 6 vs. 9. However, I have, more than once, managed to find a way to hit the wrong one. 

You're probably right. I am likely overthinking this. I wouldn't be, if it wasn't 30F outside so I can't go play! 

And there it is! Cabin fever rears it's ugly head! 

3 hours ago, Club Rat said:

"Head Covers" for those nice new shiny irons would be the ticket.

However, I keep my irons sorted in my bag.
Wedges up front, scoring irons on the left and long irons on the right. 
Driver and other woods/hybrids at the rear of the bag.

I have accidently pulled the 6 on occasion when reaching across another bag on the cart.
Flushed it a mile over the green and laughed when I realized my mistake.

You can't be serious! Dudes with iron covers are dorks! I do agree with how you set your bag. If you have noticed, there is generally a high and low end to the top of the bag. The high end is for the longer clubs, the low end for the shorter.I also have my clubs put into the bag in numerical order, and I replace them in the same manner. 

Edited February 6, 2020 by Buckeyebowman

[Piz]

Braille?

[Bonvivant]

Here is a pretty good paint fill tut tut. I hope it helps.

[boogielicious]

16 hours ago, David in FL said:

You should be able to easily tell the difference between a 5-iron and a sand wedge just by looking at them.  Especially at address...

How about a 6 or 9 iron when your not wearing your bifocals?😜

[Darkfrog]

 

22 hours ago, criley4way said:

Have you considered Changing the paint fill for short vs mid irons?

Good suggestion. I feel dumb admitting this, but I mix up my PW and GW often enough that this is probably a good idea for me. Both of these are from my iron set, so except for the lettering "P" and "G", the heads look nearly identical, especially at address, when it's too late to notice.

I had the paint fill on my Edel Wedges done in different colors with this in mind, and I never mix up my 54 and 60 (they do have different sole grinds though which helps).

[IowaGreg]

23 hours ago, Double Mocha Man said:

In agreement.  Our brains go mushy when we can't play golf.

Even worse when it's mushy to begin with !!!!!!!!

Went over to a friends house yesterday and played 18 on his projection screen simulator, even more frustrating than live golf.  We had fun !!!!!  LOL