Scratched Graphite Shaft

[tatertot]

I have a couple deep scratches on the shafts of my Fat Shaft irons, but they're under the grip. Will this have any effects on the club?

[twinke masta]

How deep are the scratches? If they are deep, it could get ugly. But it has to be pretty deep to really affect it (deeper than the resin?).

[lugonza_2001]

Do you replace your grips yourself?

In case you don´t, don't go back to the shop / store where you get your clubs gripped.

Looks like not much care has been taken when removing your old grip and tape.

Keep playing until you start noticing something wrong.

[tatertot]

Do you replace your grips yourself?

What would I notice going wrong?

[FL Golf]

What would I notice going wrong?

You would only be holding the grip the the rest of the shaft and club head would have traveled further then your ball... lol (j/k)

If they are really deep I would have it checked out and if not, I wouldn't worry about them.

[-Mini-]

well if the scratch is deep enough it could compromise the structural integrity of the shaft, in essence if you have a solid impact on the ball, the vibrations could cause the expand to expand eventually causing the shaft to break.

This depends on how deep the scratch really is...

[JPBayern]

well if the scratch is deep enough it could compromise the structural integrity of the shaft, in essence if you have a solid impact on the ball, the vibrations could cause the expand to expand eventually causing the shaft to break.

I had this happen to me on my X-14 graphite shafted 9 iron. Perfect, solid hit. What I thought to be just a scratch at the bottom of the shaft just above the hosel was apparently more than just a scratch. After impact, the head of my iron went sailing down the way. This was while practicing at a driving range, and they never found where my iron head went. Hence, I'm now the proud owner of an X-22. Just be careful and monitor how the mark looks after use in the future.