Is my sand wedge scratched or cracked?

[KarissaT]

Is my club scratched or crack?? Do u guys think it will affect my golf game? Do I need to get it repaired or is it nothing? I have no idea how its scratched.. Thanks for the answers ahead of time!!

[SavvySwede]

Flex it on the edge of a table and see if the crack opens up. Impossible to tell for sure from the photo. Not even sure if the shaft is steel or graphite.

[KarissaT]

@SavvySwede thanks and by the way it's a graphite shaft. Sorry I forgot to mention that..

[KarissaT]

Anyone else have any other ideas??? I would love to here more people's point of views!!! Thanks!!!

[Seniorhacker]

Looks like a superficial scratch to me, if it's cracked it'll show up soon enough.

[SteveH]

Hold the club head in one hand and grip in the other and see if it opens the crack when you twist them opposite directions.  Looks like a superficial scratch to me.

[KarissaT]

Thanks for the answers any idea where the scratch came from?? I just took it out and noticed it was scratched today when I was cleaning my clubs this morning..

[KarissaT]

@Seniorhacker do u think I'm worrying to much?? It's just I really want to keep my clubs good looking and don't want it to affect my game play.

[Seniorhacker]

I have fairly new clubs, all graphite shafts except for my wedges and I've noticed small little scratches occasionally. I think sliding them in and out of the golf bag, no matter how careful, we pick up these little things. I do try to keep my clubs and grips clean too. I wouldn't worry too much unless the scratch goes on into the graphite, more than likely what you have is just a scratch in the paint of the shaft.

[KarissaT]

@Seniorhacker thank you!

[trickyputt]

You can get some clear paint protection film from an automotive aftermarket shop and it will keep them in great shape. Its clear, self sticking and designed to remove leaving no glue.

[vangator]

Looks like a scratch. Play it until it breaks if it's a crack. I've never seen a shaft crack.

[Club Rat]

@SavvySwede thanks and by the way it's a graphite shaft. Sorry I forgot to mention that..

When Graphite shafts get damaged, it will splinter and usually only occurs from impact against the shaft.

I agree with everyone who indicates it appears as only a scratch.

Caring for graphite shafts is difficult, as the are delicate and can easily be scratched no matter how carefully you handle them.

Most people use golf bags which have cushioned dividers and use head covers with a long sock to protect the driver and woods.

Irons are most difficult to protect the shafts, especially near the club head end.

Club Rat