Does clubface wear affect performance?

[rgoudy1975]

I am looking at picking up a used set of Mizuno MP-29s on the cheap and a few of the scoring irons have some moderate wear on the sweet spot. Does this affect wear?

Just curious.

[NorCalGolfer]

depends on what their definition of "moderate" is. I think a 10+ handicapper might not notice because our strikes aren't as clean, but when you're striking it clean and looking for spin and what not, I think it'll make a difference.

[$2 Nassau]

depends on what their definition of "moderate" is. I think a 10+ handicapper might not notice because our strikes aren't as clean, but when you're striking it clean and looking for spin and what not, I think it'll make a difference.

True. Also, what kind of golfer was the previous owner? If he hit the sweet spot everytime there could be significant wear in one spot, as opposed to just general wear over the entire club face.

Regardless, I would personally steer clear of very worn clubs. Regardless of handicap, your goal is to strike it solid on the sweet spot. So if you do and the face is worn, the club won't perform as it should. Golf is tough enough as it is, no reason to make it any harder.

[southwestgolf]

Is it true that some wear on the wedges is a good thing??

[DJYoshi]

I've heard anything from a little rust lets the grooves grip the ball better.
I've SEEN people that have put their wedges into coke to let it rust overnight. They claim it works.

And wear on the clubface 100% absolutely affects the ball, it's path, backspin rate, etc.

Just think of it like this, you wouldn't want to strike a ball no matter what club you're using with dirt all up in the grooves. IF it's that cheap to get the irons, pick them up and get them stripped & rechromed by our boys at theironfactory.com. Tiger trusts them. wouldn't you?

[GaijinGolfer]

It really depends just how much wear is on the clubface. If its just the finish that has been worn off, thats no big deal, but if the grooves are worn that is a big deal.

[iacas]

I've heard anything from a little rust lets the grooves grip the ball better.

They're wrong, and it seems like I have to point this out every week.