A Must-read For Beginners! Master The Maintenance Skills Of Golf Clubs With Ease

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A Must-read For Beginners! Master The Maintenance Skills Of Golf Clubs With Ease

November 28, 2025

When you first got into golf, were you overjoyed to purchase your first set of golf clubs? Looking at the brand-new club, one must be thinking of fighting side by side with it and achieving excellent results on the course.

But do you know? If you want your golf club to always be “powerful”, taking good care of it is crucial! Don’t worry. As a beginner, maintaining a golf club is not as complicated as you might think. Follow this guide and you can easily master the tricks.

When you get the clubs for the first time, take some time to get familiar with them first. Wooden clubs, iron clubs and putter clubs – each type of club has its own distinct functions and features.

For instance, wooden poles are mainly used for long-distance hitting and have relatively large heads. The iron rod pays more attention to accuracy and has a relatively smaller clubhead. After having a clear understanding of the club, we can better carry out targeted maintenance.

In daily use, beginners can determine whether a golf club needs maintenance through the following aspects. First, conduct an appearance inspection. Carefully observe whether there is any wear or cracks on the clubhead. Check if there are any scratches or depressions on the rod body and if the handle is aged or damaged.

If the paint layer on the surface of the rod head is severely worn, even exposing the metal part, or there are obvious scratches and depressions on the rod body. That means the club needs to be cleaned and inspected, and repaired when necessary.

Secondly, there is the change in batting sensation. When you are hitting the ball, if you feel that the vibration of the club is stronger than usual. Or the grip becomes slippery, making it difficult to exert force when hitting the ball. That indicates that there might be something wrong with the club.

For instance, when hitting the ball originally, the hand felt smooth and steady, but suddenly during one hit, the club shook the ball so violently that the hand went numb. This is very likely due to slight deformation or loosening of the rod head, which requires timely inspection and maintenance.

The last aspect is the decline in performance. If it is found that the hitting distance has significantly shortened and the flight direction of the ball has become unstable. Or if it is difficult to hit the ball up, after excluding one’s own technical factors, it is very likely that the performance of the club has been affected.

For example, the iron rod could have precisely delivered the ball to the target position. Now it always misses. At this time, a comprehensive inspection and maintenance of the club is needed.

Every time after playing ball, the club is always dirty, with grass shavings, soil and stains everywhere. At this time, don’t be lazy. You must clean it in time. Take out a clean damp towel and gently wipe the rod head to remove the dirt on the surface.

If it is an iron rod, small debris is likely to be hidden in the grooves on the rod surface. Carefully clean with a soft-bristled brush and these grooves are clean. Only in this way can there be better friction when hitting the ball, allowing the ball to fly more steadily.

The shaft should also be taken care of. Wipe off the sweat and dust on your hands with a dry cloth. If there are stubborn stains, gently wipe them with a slightly damp cloth. Dry it immediately after wiping, otherwise the pole body may be corroded. The grip is where we hold the club and is most prone to getting sweaty.

Over time, it can slip. Wipe with a mild cleaner and a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. If you find that the handle is severely worn and not as stable to hold, replace it with a new one immediately.

In addition to cleaning after each use, it is also very important to give the club a regular “check-up”. Find some free time to carefully inspect the rod head for any cracks, deformations or severe wear.

If you feel that the club is shaking extremely hard when hitting the ball, or the ball is always hit inaccurately. Then you need to carefully check if there is a problem with the pole head. If there is, take it to a professional repair shop for handling in time.

Check the pole body again to see if there are any scratches, depressions or bends. Minor scratches can be gently sanded with fine sandpaper, but never overdo it. If the rod body is bent quite obviously, then it can only be replaced with a new one.

Also, check the handle to see if it is loose. If it is loose, fix it again with special grip glue. If the handle becomes hard and loses its stickiness, don’t hesitate. Replace it immediately!

In addition, for some adjustable wooden poles, apply a special lubricant regularly to the neck of the pole. In this way, the club rotates more flexibly and is less likely to rust and get stuck.

The core principles of storage are dryness, ventilation and avoiding collision.

If you have enough space at home, you might as well purchase a dedicated golf club frame. This kind of rack is usually designed with independent pole positions, allowing each club to “stand” up. Keep it in a straight position to prevent the rod body from bending and deforming due to long-term tilting or stacking.

Place the cue stand in the corner far away from damp areas such as Windows and washbasins. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid direct sunlight. For example, do not place it beside a south-facing and unobstructed bay window.

If the space at home is limited, you can also store the golf club in a golf bag. When choosing a ball bag, give priority to the style with a partition layer inside. This can reduce the mutual friction and collision between the clubs. Before putting the golf bag in, you can put a club head cover on each club.

Especially the ends of wooden poles and iron rods, which can provide additional protection during storage and handling. Place the golf bag containing the clubs upright in a dry place, such as a corner of a wardrobe or a dedicated storage rack. Try not to place it horizontally to avoid unnecessary pressure on the pole body.

If you often need to take the club out, when it is stored in the trunk of the car. The ball bag should be securely fixed to prevent it from rolling and colliding during driving. The ball bag can be tied to the fixed point in the trunk with a rope or storage strap.

For long-distance transportation, it is recommended to use professional transport ball bags with hard shells. This type of golf bag is usually filled with high-density sponge inside, which can provide all-round cushioning protection for the club. And it’s best to purchase transportation insurance for the golf club just in case.

Maintaining a golf club might seem a bit troublesome at the beginning, but as long as you get into the habit, these steps can be completed quickly. Take good care of the golf club. It can not only accompany you for a longer time. It can also maintain good performance all the time, making you play more and more smoothly on the court.

I believe that as your chemistry with the club keeps improving. You are sure to gain more and more fun and a sense of achievement in the world of golf!

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