Jump to content
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast! ×
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast!
IGNORED

White alignment line on irons...

mrbillinoc

By mrbillinoc
in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting

 Share
Note: This thread is 4184 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

mrbillinoc Well Established Member

mrbillinoc

Posted
Posted
Just bought a new set of irons. My old irons came stock with a white line on the bottom groove of each iron...really got used to that for alignment purposes! Have any of you filled in the bottom groove of your irons...and if so, what's the best paint to use?

glock35ipsc Great Member

glock35ipsc

Posted
Posted
I've used Testors model paint to make an older set look new again. Dip a toothpick in it, fill in the groove, then use a cloth to clean the face of any paint that snuck out of the grove.

Bryan SD2 Dedicated Member

Bryan SD2

Posted
Posted
I second Testors. Cheap, a million colors (go to a hobby or model shop), and easy to use. Toothpicks also work well, but I would add some nail polish or acetone to your set up. A cotton ball dipped in either the nail polish remover or acetone will make clean up a snap.

Fill in the groove and wipe a few times. I prefer paper towel pieces to cotton balls myself. Testors is used by 95% of people who personalize the paint on their Scotty Cameron putters (and other clubs.). I'm thinking about re-painting the graphics on all my irons this winter...

 :macgregor: V Foil 8.5*    :tmade: Mid Rescue 16*  -- :wilsonstaff: RM  2 thru Wedge -- :vokey: 56/10  -- :scotty_cameron: Studio Design 2  & a  :srixon: Z Star 


enis750 Great Member

enis750

Posted
Posted
most "players" clubs wont have the alignment line
i honestly didt even know it was there....well...because my irons have never had it
my buddy pointed this out to me on his irons

i guess you learn something new everyday

but as mentioned above, if you prefer it, add it...super easy dude!
"My swing is homemade - but I have perfect flaws!" - Me

Bryan SD2 Dedicated Member

Bryan SD2

Posted
Posted
"Players" irons? Hogwash. I have forged Wison Staff irons and they have a groove/alignment feature. Painting the bottom groove? Go for it if you want. Don't know how long it will last though. Obviously, you don't want to lessen spin by filling in any other grooves of course.

(I suppose you did say - most...).

 :macgregor: V Foil 8.5*    :tmade: Mid Rescue 16*  -- :wilsonstaff: RM  2 thru Wedge -- :vokey: 56/10  -- :scotty_cameron: Studio Design 2  & a  :srixon: Z Star 


Genericity Established Member

Genericity

Posted
Posted
Testors is a soft paint and will wear off easily. I have found that the automotive touch up paint is a much better choice. It is more expensive but it is more durable. You can find it at most auto-parts stores. Around $6-7 a bottle.

Titleist Bias - 907D2 9.5 V2 Stiff | 906F2 15 V2 Stiff | 710MB 3-PW DG300 | 52, 56 SM Vokes | Tom Slighter - 2007 Tacoma FPR


enis750 Great Member

enis750

Posted
Posted
"Players" irons? Hogwash. I have forged Wison Staff irons and they have a groove/alignment feature. Painting the bottom groove? Go for it if you want. Don't know how long it will last though. Obviously, you don't want to lessen spin by filling in any other grooves of course.

just a generalization, as "most" dont have them, but a majority ot GI or SGI irons do

Testors is a soft paint and will wear off easily. I have found that the automotive touch up paint is a much better choice. It is more expensive but it is more durable. You can find it at most auto-parts stores. Around $6-7 a bottle.

i havent found that testors wears an faster than OEM paint

but on the face of the club, it more than likely will wear
"My swing is homemade - but I have perfect flaws!" - Me

Genericity Established Member

Genericity

Posted
Posted
just a generalization, as "most" dont have them, but a majority ot GI or SGI irons do

Back in the day I paint filled some iron numbers on the sole. Testors wore out fast, the auto touch up paint held on much better. This is my only experience with the two.

Titleist Bias - 907D2 9.5 V2 Stiff | 906F2 15 V2 Stiff | 710MB 3-PW DG300 | 52, 56 SM Vokes | Tom Slighter - 2007 Tacoma FPR


Bryan SD2 Dedicated Member

Bryan SD2

Posted
Posted
Probably a good point about the Testors and durability on the clubface........

 :macgregor: V Foil 8.5*    :tmade: Mid Rescue 16*  -- :wilsonstaff: RM  2 thru Wedge -- :vokey: 56/10  -- :scotty_cameron: Studio Design 2  & a  :srixon: Z Star 


  • 3 years later...
nick1998bunker Great Member

nick1998bunker

Posted
Posted
Bump What are the affects of painting grooves? I Regripped all my clubs, cut them down, reshafted one, and am looking to redo the paint fill. If I decide paint on the grooves looks good would it affect spin, and how often would I have to reapply?

Note: This thread is 4184 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up

  • TST Partners

    PlayBetter
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FitForGolf
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-20%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack/FitForGolf, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope. 15% off TourStriker (no code).

  • Posts

    • DeadMan
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By DeadMan · Posted

      Day 5: did a stack session. Did some slow swings between sets, working on hands down. 
    • saevel25
      My Swing (saevel25)

      By saevel25 · Posted

      So, I might have to get out of the C-Taper golf shaft. I have an older Mizuno with a KBS Tour shaft in. I was messing around with closing my eyes and feeling where the weight of the club is being felt at. The C-Taper was all in my fingers. I didn't feel much of anything of the club head or shaft of the club. It felt super heavy in my hands. The KBS Tour I could feel a weight further away from my hands, out in space.  The Mizuno weights 2 grams more, but is about 2-3 swing weights lighter than my current irons.  So, yea. I am thinking I might sense the club better with maybe a less stout golf shaft and maybe a lighter swing weight. Probably more to do with the golf shaft. I am thinking the feeling of the weight out in space is more of the shaft loading more easily. 
    • WillieT
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By WillieT · Posted

      Day 25 (2 Apr 26) - Worked on green side chips at the course before helping with the school golf tournament today.  Worked on low flighted spinners to get solid hop and stops.  
    • 5amZ
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By 5amZ · Posted

      Day 227 4-2 Chest and hip turn with flow drill. Trying to get a rhythm to the hip movement/less segmented feeling. 
    • saevel25
      My Swing (saevel25)

      By saevel25 · Posted

      A bit back at it tonight. I just wanted to add in the feel of a softer left arm through out the backswing. This helps me hinge the club. I make sure I am not bending it a ton, but not straightening it. It helps feel like I can keep the club in front of me more and lift the club up sooner.   
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

  I accept