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How do you refinish golf clubs?
Before you embark on a time consuming and potential total refinish of your clubs, clean them thoroughly. Using a soft cloth and a light soap, gently wipe the club face and head. Using the same soap, take a soft toothbrush and clean the grooves on the face. Use your wire brush to clean the grooves on your irons and wedges.
Can you use steel wool to clean golf clubs?
Using the same soap, take a soft toothbrush and clean the grooves on the face. Use your wire brush to clean the grooves on your irons and wedges. Warning: Never use steel wool on your driver and fairway wood club heads.
How long does it take to recondition a golf club?
First, don’t try to recondition it yourself. Second, to get it done professionally may take up to six weeks depending on whether the club head is chrome plated or not.
Can I Send my clubs to the golfworks for re-grooving?
We can send your clubs to The GolfWorks for re-grooving, and return them to like-new condition.
How much does it cost to Regroove golf clubs?
Golf Club Regrooving Services What is this? Using a restoration service will save you time and is normally very affordable to use. The average price of using these services ranges from $12 to $20 (USD).
How much does it cost to get irons Reshafted?
The average cost to reshaft your golf clubs is $24 per club plus the cost of the shaft and grip. A new iron shaft and grip can range between $10 and $95 while a new driver shaft and grip can range between $18 and $440. The majority of the cost comes down to what type of shaft you want and what grips you like.
Do grooves on irons wear out?
Now, do grooves get dull? Yes, especially on wedges, where you're hitting out of the sand. So those should be replaced conservatively every three years, more often the more you play. That happens with iron grooves, too, but on a much longer timeline.
How long do grooves on irons last?
7-10 yearsFor an average golfer that plays golf a few times or practices a few times a week, you should get a good 7-10 years out of a set of irons. After this period, you may notice that in addition to the grooves being worn out, the ball doesn't travel as far as it used to.
Is it worth Reshafting my irons?
Reshafting is just one way to keep your clubs performing at a high level. You can also benefit from regripping your clubs. Replacing worn-out golf grips can help make your clubs feel new again. Adding the right shaft to your favorite clubs can get you back on the course and working toward a new personal low round.
How much does Reshafting a driver cost?
The cost of reshafting a golf driver is between $15 and $45 USD. The labor cost of reshafting is usually around $20 USD. However, the actual overall cost can also depend on the materials used as well as the type of grip and shaft you are looking at.
How do I know if my grooves are worn out?
Learn the fingernail test To do the test, simply run your fingernail down the face of your wedge to see if your nail gets caught in each groove. If your fingernail runs smoothly across any grooves, it's probably because they're worn and it's time for a switch.
Is it legal to sharpen grooves?
The rules of golf state that grooves must be no more than 0.035 inches wide, 0.020 inches deep and 0.075 inches from any adjacent grooves. If you play competitively, using a groove sharpener could make your clubs non-conforming and illegal for competition.
Is a groove sharpener worth it?
Golf clubs groove sharpeners definitely work. When a groove sharpener is inserted in the indents and carefully guided back and forth, the grooves' edges will reform and sharpen. Using a groove sharpener can give a golf club a little more grip on a golf ball.
Are 20 year old golf irons still good?
There is no evidence that golf clubs deteriorate over time. Well maintained clubs will last a lifetime. 10+ year old clubs should be checked for better options but clubs less than 5 years old do not need replacing except for wear and tear issues to which wedges and forged irons are most vulnerable.
Should I replace 20 year old irons?
I would expect that trend to level off, but if your long game clubs are more than three or four years old, you should check out the new stuff. Unless you play a ton and shut down the range nightly, there's no reason a set of irons shouldn't last five to ten years.
Can you sharpen iron grooves?
6:107:57I sharpened my golf grooves (unexpected results) - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd from my testing i found there was an increase of spin with the seven iron and the sand wedgeMoreAnd from my testing i found there was an increase of spin with the seven iron and the sand wedge with sharpened grooves by about 600 rpm which is a difference how much that equates to on the golf.
Since 1974, The Iron Factory has been committed to superior craftsmanship and quality service
Founded by Jim Kronus, The Iron Factory began as the first and only golf club iron refinisher in the United States. Since then, we have perfected the process of repairing, rebuilding, and refinishing over a million clubs for both professional and amateur golfers.
Time
When we receive the clubs it normally takes 3-5 weeks depending on the season for all rechromes and rebuilds. Strip (only) and regrooving please allow 2 weeks. Any extra work will increase the time. Time is easily forgotten; quality is long remembered.
Shipping
Send your clubs to our listed address with a brief note of work required and include a daytime phone number.
Chroming Process
During the polishing operation weight can be lost removing nicks and dings. The amount of material added during the plating process can replace lost head weight.
Costs
All prices are per club and currently listed on our website, any special accommodations please inquire.
extra services
We can also regrip or reshaft your club while we're refinishing the head. You can even send us your own shaft and grip and we'll assemble it professionally for you. Ask about these services in your e-mail.
shipping
WHEN YOU SHIP your clubs it is important to include WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS detailing the work you want done: color, shaft, flex, length, grip, loft and lie specs, etc. We want your order to be completed correctly and promptly.
Sole and Toe Refurbishment
Before you complete your purchase, you may request additional refurbishment services available on any used Irons or Wedges. We grind the sole and remove any damage and scratches. We then buff the area to bring back the shine. Please note that all orders that include refurbishment must be placed by phone.
Club face Refurbishment
Before you complete your purchase, you may request additional refurbishment services available on any used Irons or Wedges. We polish the face and remove many of the cosmetic damage and scratches. We then buff the area to bring back the shine.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
In addition to our refurbishment programs, we offer many additional customization services for your clubs. When your getting your clubs serviced, you might want to add on these services to increase the life of your new club.
What happens when grass juice gets between the clubface and the ball?
It is only when grass juice gets between the clubface and the ball that the grooves really start doing their thing. This only happens out of relatively light rough not the real juicy 4” stuff where it doesn’t matter what type of grooves or condition of those grooves makes any difference.
Can a hand held tool be used to measure grooves?
A hand held tool will not only do a number on the grooves but will most likely render them non-conforming because of the tight specifications the USGA has for grooves, i.e. depth, width, ratio of groove-width to pitch, radius of groove edges and even groove straightness.
Do iron clubs need chrome plating?
Most forged iron clubs made of mild steel, will need to be protected from rusting, which requires a layer of chrome to be deposited on the head after the grooves have been milled, rolled or stamped into the face. Some clubs are forged but made of stainless steel, which do not require chrome plating. These, as with most cast clubs can be re-grooved ...
foEs
I just got a set of Mizuno mp-14's, they are in ok shape but could be better. My question is where is the cheapest place to get them refinished and regrooved? Now I have read tons of posts on here by guys who get all this amazing work done by different people, but I am purely looking at cost.
jaskanski
By far the cheapest option is to buy a used set. It takes the need to pull the heads out of the equation and would cost considerably less than getting a set of irons refinished.
T Shaf
The iron factory www.theironfactory.com - probably the best finish you will get is $36 for re-chrome and groove - can be a bit slow but great work. I've used restoration golf - www.restorationgolf.com - before and they do good work - a little pricier than the iron factory. Golf works and golfsmith also do them...look at their sites for pricing. i know there are a number of other places to have this done, but these are the ones I have experience with. you can easily pull the heads - so don't pay to have that done...will have to pay to reassemble unless you do it yourself. just to ad that I understand your concern for price but consider anybody in the business of refinishing clubs really isn't going to have a substandard option for you as that would be a little ridiculous.
foEs
I just bought a used set that is what I am looking to get refinished. I payed 75$ on craigs list. "I just got a set of Mizuno mp-14's, they are in ok shape but could be better." Its not life or death to get them refinished. I was just trying to see if it could get it done cheap. If not I can live with it for another year.
albatrosser
I'm not sure how buying a used set off of eBay is going to equate to getting a better looking set that he already has, but maybe I'm missing something. Search on here for a refinisher... I think the name is K&J, and they're in Ohio. There's also "The Iron Factory", and of course BOS. I think K&J is pretty reasonable if you send in heads only...
Bobbers
Antioch is a decent sized community, isn't it? Step one, spend twenty bucks and buy a good regroove tool and do this work yourselt, all it costs you is time.
chughes60
I just got a set of Mizuno mp-14's, they are in ok shape but could be better. My question is where is the cheapest place to get them refinished and regrooved? Now I have read tons of posts on here by guys who get all this amazing work done by different people, but I am purely looking at cost.
How do you Regroove irons?
The first thing that you may need is a professional club fitter to take measurements of the swing weight and lie angle of your golf clubs.
Is it legal to sharpen grooves?
Yes, it is totally legal to sharpen your grooves. The USGA and R&A do not prohibit the practice of re-grooving or sharpening your irons. You may regroove the grooves to a certain limit.
What to do if your golf shaft is broken?
If your shaft is broken or doesn't fit your swing, you can have it removed by a Golf Galaxy Certified Club Technician. We have the tools to remove graphite or steel shafts without damaging other components of your golf club.
What to do if your club head is loose?
If your club head is loose or has become unattached from the shaft, don't go buy a new club. Golf Galaxy's Certified Club Technicians can install the head correctly and re-epoxy the head so it is returned to a like-new state.
What is refinishing irons?
Refinishing Irons. The refurbishing process changes depending on your irons. If you play chrome-forged, carbon steel irons, you may want to rechrome them to bring back the luster of their original state. Most refurbishment jobs target performance, by repairing nicks, scratches and dents. Rechroming.
How to paint a driver's sole?
Focus your efforts to the sole and the crown. Begin painting. Begin with the crown, find a color match for the crown, then slowly apply smooth strokes with your paintbrush.
Can you use steel wool on a driver?
Warning: Never use steel wool on your driver and fairway wood club heads. It will scratch the crown and face, and be sure to dry the head completely to avoid oxidation. Steel wool bristle club cleaners are great at getting dirt and sand out of iron grooves, but never clean your driver with them. Let the club dry.
Is refurbishing a club difficult?
Refurbishing is a difficult process. Many professional services are available around the country if you don't want to risk damaging your clubs. Refurbishing is a difficult process. Many professional services are available around the country if you don't want to risk damaging your clubs.