If you’re planning on taking up golf as a sport, you’ll need the right equipment. And what better way to enjoy the game than by having new, unwrinkled equipment in your golf bag? Unfortunately, dirt, oil, and water can quickly cause serious damage to your golf club. And although most golf equipment is built to withstand regular use and abuse, sometimes accidents happen. When that happens, you’ll need to take the time to properly clean and dry your clubs before you use them again.
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Hybrid Clubs Are A Great Choice
If you’re looking for new golf equipment, you have plenty of great options. Most golf clubs today are designed as hybrids, which means they have both metal and wood components. This provides the golfer with a light weight but high-performance club.
Most manufacturers build the hybrids with high tungsten steel, which makes for an amazing combination of strength and light weight. When using these clubs, you get the best of both worlds—the solid feel and sound of a metal club with the added flexibility of a wooden club. And to make things even better, hybrids are completely recyclable! When it comes down to taking care of the environment, hybrids are a great choice.
The Main Cleaning Compartments
Many varieties of hybrids have a distinct compartment within them that is designed for regular cleanings. These are often referred to as the “head” of the club, since they’re located near the golf ball and above the rest of the club. Throwing a regular cleaning pill in here will remove all kinds of buildup, including excess oils, dirt, and even small amounts of water. This is where I store my cleaning products—it’s the first thing I visit each time I use my golf club.
How To Clean Your Club?
It’s important to clean your equipment regularly and thoroughly, which means you’ll need the proper tools for the job. Here’s a short list of what you’ll need to clean your club and where you should clean them.
- A soft cloth
- Some type of soap
- A water source
- A proper tool for cleaning
Your first stop should always be the head of the club. With most varieties, this is where you’ll find the shaft connecting to the club body. You do not need to remove the cap to clean this area, and there’s rarely any need to remove the entire club to clean it either. When cleaning the head, make sure you clean each part individually and thoroughly. This means you’ll be replacing all the dirt, oil, and all the other crap that collects over time. Plus, if you’re taking the time to clean each individual part, you’ll end up being much more careful when using the equipment. This is also where most golfers store their phone or car keys, so make sure you disencumber the area of any unwanted items.
When cleaning the woods, make sure you clean the shaft and the handle as well. The shaft is the part that connects the club to your hands and the handle is the part that you grip in the club. Just like the head, these areas are also frequently covered in oil and dirt, which can cause serious damage to your equipment if not cleaned properly. Throwing a cleaning wipe over the area after you use the club is a quick and easy way to ensure both the shaft and the handle are free of any dirt or oils, protecting your investment and enhancing your gameplay.
Where Should You Store Your Golf Equipment?
There are a few places that are commonly preferred by golfers when it comes to storing their equipment. The first and most obvious place is the garage or storage shed. These places are frequently chosen because they’re out of the way, safe, and it’s an easy place to store all your equipment. Some even go a step further and choose to store their clubs in the garage, putting them on display so they can easily find them when needed. Regardless of where you store your equipment, make sure you keep it well-mixed so that it doesn’t become segregated and begin to rust or attract vermin or insects.
How Do You Disassemble Your Club?
Another important step after cleaning is to take the time to disassemble your club and dry it properly. When you’re drying your equipment, it’s important to do so in the proper way and at the correct temperature. Drying your clubs at too high of a temperature or for too long of a time can ruin the finish on the club and reduce its lifetime. That being said, storing your clubs in the garage for the winter is also a huge no-no as it may cause damage to your equipment due to extreme changes in temperature. When deciding how you want to disassemble your club, take your time and do it right.
Most golfers choose to take the time to remove the shaft from the club head before storing or disassembling it. This is because, when stored or disassembled, the head and shaft should never touch. It should be stored in a clean and dry location, preferably not in the garage or storage shed. Some golfers choose to remove the grip, while others leave it on for easier transport and storage.
What Tools Should You Use To Clean Your Equipment?
When cleaning your equipment, whether you remove the head or not, you’ll need the proper tool for the job. Here’s a shortlist of what you’ll need to clean your equipment:
- A soft cloth
- Some type of soap
- A water source
- A proper tool for cleaning
To clean the head of the club, you’ll need a head cleaner. These are usually liquid cleaners that you simply spray on the head and let dry before reassembling. The head cleaner will remove oils, dirt, and any other kind of buildup from the surface of the head.
When it comes to cleaning the rest of your club, you’ll need a combination of the following:
- A wire brush
- An abrasive sponge
- Some type of soap
- A water source
- A dry cloth
To clean the woods, make sure you clean the shaft and the handle as well. The shaft is the part that connects the club to your hands and the handle is the part that you grip in the club. Just like the head, these areas are also frequently covered in oil and dirt, which can cause serious damage to your equipment if not cleaned properly. When cleaning these areas, make sure you clean the inside of the shaft and the handle as well. You do not need to remove the cap to clean this area, and there’s rarely any need to remove the entire club to clean it either. When cleaning the woods, make sure you clean the shaft and the handle as well. The shaft is the part that connects the club to your hands and the handle is the part that you grip in the club. Just like the head, these areas are also frequently covered in oil and dirt, which can cause serious damage to your equipment if not cleaned properly. When cleaning these areas, make sure you clean the inside of the shaft and the handle as well. You do not need to remove the cap to clean this area and there’s rarely any need to remove the entire club to clean it either. When cleaning the rest of your club, make sure you clean the inside of the shaft and handle as well. These areas are also frequently covered in oil and dirt, which can cause serious damage to your equipment if not cleaned properly. When cleaning these areas, make sure you clean the inside of the shaft and the handle as well. You do not need to remove the cap to clean this area and there’s rarely any need to remove the entire club to clean it either. When cleaning the bag, make sure you clean the inner surface of the entire bag (shaft included). This will help protect your equipment from any harm as well as keep it looking brand new. This is also a place where you might store your golf shoes. If this is the case, make sure you clean the outer surface of the shoes as well as the inner surface (lining and midsection). Throwing a cleaning wipe over the area after you use the shoes is a quick and easy way to ensure both the inner and outer surfaces are free of any dirt or oils, protecting your investment and enhancing your gameplay.
How Many Cleanings Should You Do?
The number of cleanings you need depends on the type of equipment you have and how often you use it. Most golfers choose to do at least two cleanings per month, or as needed. Throwing a cleaning pill in here at the end of each week is a simple way to ensure your equipment is clean and in good condition all the time.