Broken shaft?

[gregbwfc]

Hello,

First post on here but asking for some advice as a beginner.

I have just purchased a 2nd hand set of Taylormade Irons, with graphite shafts.

Upon inspection I noticed that on the 9 and PW, the top layer of the shaft seems to be chipped and peeling away (see pics) just above the hosel area.

My question is, is this purely cosmetic, or is the shaft fundamentally broken and needing replacement?

From what I have read so far, it seems like the graphite fibres themselves are still in tact, so I’m hoping it might still be OK. I even read I might be able to just paint over it with nail varnish!

Would be great to get your thoughts.

Thanks,

G

[billchao]

Looks like it's just the outer layer, but kind of hard to tell. When you waggle them, do they make any noise?

[gregbwfc]

Think it is just the outer layer. Do you think that matters?

Nope, no noise when waggled.

Thanks

[billchao]

7 minutes ago, gregbwfc said:

Think it is just the outer layer. Do you think that matters?

Nope, no noise when waggled.

Thanks

They're probably fine.

I don't know where you bought them from, but if you're concerned about it, I'd bring it up to the seller.

[1badbadger]

I would apply a thin coat of clear nail polish, and keep an eye on them.  Obviously if they start to splinter or suffer further damage you will have to replace them.  

[burr]

looks like wear from the bag maybe, its on the inside like a club might settle.

 

[gregbwfc]

Have tried a coat of nail varnish - looks much better.

Thanks