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I was wondering if there is any particular way to clean clubs correctly. Right now, I have a set of Mizuno MP30's and I'm not sure exactly how to clean them good without damaging or having them rust. Any specific do's and don't's?

Thanks!

In my bag:

DRIVER: 905T w/ Fujikura E360 Shaft
3 Wood 906 F4 w/ Aldila Proto "By You"
Irons: MP 30 w/ Rifle 5.5 Wedges Oil Can 50*, Vokey SM 54* and 58*Putter: C-06


Posted
I use warm water, dish soap and a nylon brush (not one with metal bristles). Seems to work pretty well. Just be sure to dry them thoroughly afterward.

Brad Eisenhauer

In my bag:
Driver: Callaway Hyper X 10° | Fairway Wood: GigaGolf PowerMax GX920 3W (15°) | Hybrid: GigaGolf PowerMax GX920 3 (20°)
Irons: Mizuno MX-25 4-PW | Wedges: GigaGolf Tradition SGS Black 52°, 56°, 60° | Putter: GigaGolf CenterCut Classic SP3

Ball: Titleist ProV1x or Bridgestone B330S


Posted

There's a new machine at the range - you put you club heads (and/or grips) into a pool of water and the machine sends electromagnetic waves through the water which vibrate the molecules attached to your club (dirt) and hey presto they are clean :)

Though there isn't a better feeling than spending half an hour with a basin of soapy water and a scubbing brush on your clubs

Only advice I can think of is make sure you dry them thoroughly - that's where rust can set in. Especially if you have a cavity or something where water/dirt can hide. Oh and take a scrubbing brush out at the grips - scrub really hard (and get the soap out if you use some) - you'd be surprised how much dirt gets in there (sweat, acid rain etc )

WEAPONS:
Taylormade R9 10.5 L Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum stiff 65g
Taylormade R9 15 NU YS+6 stiff 65g
Taylormade R9 19 NU YS+6 stiff 65g
Taylormade Tour Preferred 4-PW KBS Tour X-Stiff Cleveland CG12 RTG+ DSG 51Cleveland CG12 RTG+ DSG 55Cleveland CG12 RTG+ DSG 59Yes! Tracy II putterTitleist...


Posted
I use a hard tooth brush with warm soapy water, usually after every round. I also try to make an effort to sharpen my scoring clubs grooves with a small tool I picked up from TGW for 10 bucks.

Daniel Duarte
905R UST Proforce V2 76g 44" S
904F 15, Graphite Design YS6+
MD Hybrid, 19 Degree, UST V2 Hybrid S
Pro M Gunmetal 5-PW, Nippon 1150GH Pro SVokey Oil Can 52 - RAWVokey Spin Milled Oil Can 56, 60 - RAWTEI3 Newport II - Torch Copper- Prov1x


Posted
If you wipe them down after each shot, they don't get all that dirty to begin with. I also use a brass brush on the face, as it gets the grooves nice and clean. No worries about damaging the club, as brass is much softer than chrome plated steel. Periodically, I fill the kitchen sink with warm, soapy water and give the sticks a good bath, drying completely.

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  DDBowdoin said:
I use a hard tooth brush with warm soapy water, usually after every round. I also try to make an effort to sharpen my scoring clubs grooves with a small tool I picked up from TGW for 10 bucks.

I bypassed the special brush and use an old toothbrush. Saved $10 bucks. Works just fine.

Key is not to dunk the head of a cavity backed club into water. Get the toothbrush wet and scrub the head. Wipe with a damp towel. Wipe dry completely.

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I always wipe my clubs off after each shot or session on the range, but once every two to three weeks I wash them in warm soapy water. One thing I always make sure to do is cover the hole at the bottom of the grip to prevent water from getting inside the shaft. I usually just cover the hole with my finger as I run water over the grips to rinse them off.
In my bag:

Driver: FT-5, 9° stiff
Wood: Big Bertha 3W/5W
Irons: X-20 TourWedges: X Tour 52°/56°Hybrids: Idea Pro 2/3/4Putter: Black Series #2Ball: NXT Extreme/NXT Tour
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this is a great thread. thanks to the original poster and the experienced advice.

What's in my Premium stand bag:

Driver: 909 D2 Voodoo Stiff
Hybrid: 909H 17* Voodoo Stiff
Irons: MP-52 5-PW Project X 5.0Wedges: Vokey 200 50, SM 54, 58, and 62Putter: Newport Studio 2 34"Ball: ProV1x, Bridgestone 330


Posted
never put them in the washing machine, i did that once and they came out all bent

They will beat their swords into golf clubs and their spears into putters. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore. Old Tom Morris 2:4


Posted
brilliant LOL! have some rep points.

Those steel brushes are a marvel - the get at the grooves easily. They do more than an old toothbrush. Great to have attached to the bag. I used to use steel wool on my old irons (and wedges - to remove some of the rust) but I wouldn't use it now - it ruins the dull finish my irons have.

I clean my irons as best I can after every shot but they still need cleaning at home - especially the cavities and grips. Can't wait till clean them haha

WEAPONS:
Taylormade R9 10.5 L Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum stiff 65g
Taylormade R9 15 NU YS+6 stiff 65g
Taylormade R9 19 NU YS+6 stiff 65g
Taylormade Tour Preferred 4-PW KBS Tour X-Stiff Cleveland CG12 RTG+ DSG 51Cleveland CG12 RTG+ DSG 55Cleveland CG12 RTG+ DSG 59Yes! Tracy II putterTitleist...


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  Butch10x said:
this is a great thread. thanks to the original poster and the experienced advice.

Your welcome! And second the thanks for such knowledgeable replies. That is the reason why I joined this forum. Thanks a bunch.

Now to my next question. Is there anything special you can do with forged clubs. I got a deal on my used of Mizunos, which are forged. Anything special I need to do?

In my bag:

DRIVER: 905T w/ Fujikura E360 Shaft
3 Wood 906 F4 w/ Aldila Proto "By You"
Irons: MP 30 w/ Rifle 5.5 Wedges Oil Can 50*, Vokey SM 54* and 58*Putter: C-06


Posted
if you mean as far as cleaning them you dont need to do anything different

in my x72 stand bag
g10 driver 10.5
g10 3-wood 15.5
g10 3 iron hybrid
cg gold with actionlite flighted vokey spin milled oil can 56 t35 60 degree anser 2 putterz urs


Posted
i actually don''t mind playing in the rain, course opens up and no wait and one of the extra benefits is the clubs get cleaned

They will beat their swords into golf clubs and their spears into putters. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore. Old Tom Morris 2:4


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Posted

I know this is old but had a question for you all regarding the cleaning of your irons.

When i clean my irons they never seem to be as nice as when a person at the course cleans them. Is there anything special they use that anyone knows of?

The last time I had a course guy clean my clubs they returned them spot less and all I saw him using was a white towel.

Thanks

Mike M.

Irons G30's 4-U.

Hybrid's Callaway X2Hot 3 and 4.

Vokey Wedges SM5 Tour Chrome, 54*, 58*.

Putter Greyhawk, G25 4 wood, G25 Driver.


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WD-40

"James"

:titleist: 913 D3 with Aldila RIP Phenom 60 4,2 Regular Shaft,  :touredge: Exotics XCG-7 Beta 3W with Matrix Red Tie Shaft:touredge: Exotics EX8 19 deg Hybrid w UST Mamiya Recoil F3 Shaft:touredge: Exotics EX9 28 deg Hybrid w UST Mamiya Recoil F3  shaft, / Bobby Jones Black 22 deg Hybrid:touredge: Exotics EXi 6 -PW  w UST Mamiya Recoil F2 Shaft, SW (56),GW (52),LW (60):touredge:  TGS),/ ODDYSEE Metal-X #7 customized putter (400G, cut down Mid Belly)

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I hang a towel around my umbrella handle that is wet on one end and dry on the other. After each shot, I wipe and dry the club before putting it back. I do this quickly and unobtrusively to avoid disturbing playing partners or slowing play. This reduces the amount of time I have to put to dedicated cleaning, although like some others I kind of like cleaning my clubs. When cleaning I use a toothbrush and warm water and be sure to dry thoroughly. Occasionally, I use a Mothers Mag and aluminum polish on plated or stainless surfaces and Kit carnauba wax on painted surfaces.

Don

In the bag:

Driver: PING 410 Plus 9 degrees, Alta CB55 S  Fairway: Callaway Rogue 3W PX Even Flow Blue 6.0; Hybrid: Titleist 818H1 21* PX Even Flow Blue 6.0;  Irons: Titleist 718 AP1 5-W2(53*) Shafts- TT AMT Red S300 ; Wedges Vokey SM8 56-10D Putter: Scotty Cameron 2016 Newport 2.5  Ball: Titleist AVX or 2021 ProV1

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