Do I Need to Be Concerned With This Shaft?

[45Fan]

I always find answers here so I thought I would check here with this one.

I bought a set of Tour Edge starter clubs in May and have used them 2 or 3 times a week since then.  I love the clubs and have enjoyed learning to play the game.  Tonight when I was cleaning them I noticed this small crack in the shaft of my 6 iron.  It is short but you can feel it with a fingernail.   I am only concerned with the safety of this but I have no frame of reference.  Should I play it as is and watch it or just replace the shaft over the winter?

Thanks for your advice!

 

Joe

[Zippo]

13 minutes ago, 45Fan said:

I always find answers here so I thought I would check here with this one.

I bought a set of Tour Edge starter clubs in May and have used them 2 or 3 times a week since then.  I love the clubs and have enjoyed learning to play the game.  Tonight when I was cleaning them I noticed this small crack in the shaft of my 6 iron.  It is short but you can feel it with a fingernail.   I am only concerned with the safety of this but I have no frame of reference.  Should I play it as is and watch it or just replace the shaft over the winter?

Thanks for your advice!

 

Joe

If you bought them new are they still under warranty? Personally, I probably wouldn’t play it in that condition. I’d probably look for another shaft on eBay. 

[iacas]

I'll be honest in saying I don't see a crack. Whether it's just the way the light is hitting it or what, I don't know what you mean. I see the thing in the middle, but it looks like maybe a wear mark, or a scratch. If it was a true crack it would make a bad sound when it was hit with something and as it vibrated. You'd want to replace such a shaft promptly.

I mean, I see the thin line in the worn out area. It just isn't clear enough for me to say "yep, that's a crack." But again, if it's a crack, replace the shaft.

[Vinsk]

17 minutes ago, iacas said:

I'll be honest in saying I don't see a crack. Whether it's just the way the light is hitting it or what, I don't know what you mean. I see the thing in the middle, but it looks like maybe a wear mark, or a scratch. If it was a true crack it would make a bad sound when it was hit with something and as it vibrated. You'd want to replace such a shaft promptly.

I mean, I see the thin line in the worn out area. It just isn't clear enough for me to say "yep, that's a crack." But again, if it's a crack, replace the shaft.

Looks like a bulging has occurred.

[iacas]

2 minutes ago, Vinsk said:

Looks like a bulging has occurred.

That looks like the step in the shaft. It goes all around.

[Vinsk]

48 minutes ago, iacas said:

That looks like the step in the shaft. It goes all around.

Oh good call. But I see what he says feels like a crack at the arrow tip.

[45Fan]

Yes it is very hard to see.  There are no worn areas, this club is only 5 months old.  It is really hard to see so I had to blow it up.  It is a crack for sure, it is not a scratch but it is small.  I did buy the clubs new so I will email Tour Edge and see what they say,  I was just not sure if it was an issue, I could hand you the club and would have to point this out to you.  I only noticed it today when cleaning the clubs after I got home.  

 

Thanks everyone for the input!  I will let you know what they say.  Either way from the sound of things it would be best to replace the shaft.

Joe