Do golf irons weat out?

Question

I have a 3+ year old set up Ping i3 irons with over 200 rounds on them. They also suffer winter cold and summer heat in my trunk.

Answer 1

You shouldn't keep them in your trunk during the summer. The epoxy will start to loosen up and your club head my fly off.

Answer 2

i've had my set (purchased in 85) refinished 4 times....each time having the loft and lie checked. This done more for cosmetics because of the chips. After going so many rounds the force of the club hitting the ball changes the loft and actually delofts the club. The grooves will eventually wear down , the speed depending upon the material the clubs are made from. I've personally played as many as 85 games a year, not bad considering we have 5-6 months of winter here in canada. You are doing a diservice by keeping your clubs in your trunk during heat and cold, cause it effects the grips, the glues etc. Be kind and store them in your house when not using them. They're an investment you want to look after!

Answer 3

I am not an expert, but it seems logical to me that after a while, the grooves in the irons would wear down and be less effective. Also, I have heard that the loft/lie of clubs can be altered over time and use, but most golf shops can 'tune up' your clubs to restore the correct loft and lie.

Answer 4

If your clubs have steel shafts they could be rusting from the inside. Given the conditions in which you store them condensation could be a real concern. Hard to detect, maybe tiny rust spots through the chrome or worse that weird experience of swinging with no feel as the head suddenly parts company with the shaft!
As the man said, do your clubs a favour, take them indoors!

Answer 5

Beside groove wear, I've had the shafts in my irons begin to fatigue. They would break by the hosel or by the grip. I'd played these shafts for 8 years so it was bound to start happening.