Ryan Learns to Golf Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 So... I did a bit of practice in my backyard hitting my driver and seven iron into my golf net. I sprayed Dr. Scholl's on the club faces to get some strike location feedback. It appears that I let my practice session run a bit too long as there is some spray caked on to the toe area of my driver (where I tend not to hit), and high on the iron face and in the toe (again, where I tend not to hit). I usually wipe the faces with a wet towel when I change clubs at the range, but I just did a cursory wipe when changing clubs this time. This didn't happen to me the first five or six times I used the spray. Has anyone else had this happen to them? Any tips on what to use to clean the faces without damaging them? I tried some soap and water and rubbed them with a towel but to no avail. Any help would be appreciated. As an aside, this is one of the best feedback mechanisms for understanding how you can improve your strike, and I feel like most golfers should try it out. But learn from my experience and wipe your club face with a wet towel every five shots or so! DriverBreaker, artful_golfer and tony@CIC 3 Quote Driver: M4 D-Type 3 Wood: SIM 2 Max 3HL Hybrid: Rogue X 18* Hybrid: TS2 21* Irons: Rogue 5-AW Wedges: SM7 54*08M, 60*04L Putter: Wilson Infinite West Loop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 That's interesting, I can't say I've ever had that happen when I've used foot spray. Maybe try a light spray of Goof Off or something like that to see if it helps? Quote In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perseveringgolfer Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I like the idea but was always wary of putting a chemical on the face of my driver. I just wipe with a damp cloth prior to hitting, very easy to see your strikes that way and no residue issues or spraying a smelly stuff into my lungs Ryan Learns to Golf and DriverBreaker 2 Quote Driver Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs) 4 Wood Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+ Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex Hybrid Titleist 910H 19* Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S' Irons Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S' Wedges Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54* KBS Tour in 'R' Putter 'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 8 hours ago, scratchmybirdie said: So... I did a bit of practice in my backyard hitting my driver and seven iron into my golf net. I sprayed Dr. Scholl's on the club faces to get some strike location feedback. It appears that I let my practice session run a bit too long as there is some spray caked on to the toe area of my driver (where I tend not to hit), and high on the iron face and in the toe (again, where I tend not to hit). I usually wipe the faces with a wet towel when I change clubs at the range, but I just did a cursory wipe when changing clubs this time. This didn't happen to me the first five or six times I used the spray. Has anyone else had this happen to them? Any tips on what to use to clean the faces without damaging them? I tried some soap and water and rubbed them with a towel but to no avail. Any help would be appreciated. As an aside, this is one of the best feedback mechanisms for understanding how you can improve your strike, and I feel like most golfers should try it out. But learn from my experience and wipe your club face with a wet towel every five shots or so! That's interesting. I've never had a problem with it not coming off. Maybe if you just put the driver into a bucket of warm soapy water and leave it there for a while it'll soften up. Like yourself I wouldn't want to use an abrasive pad or chemical - fearing that either one would take the finish off of the driver. Ryan Learns to Golf 1 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Learns to Golf Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 I like the idea but was always wary of putting a chemical on the face of my driver. I just wipe with a damp cloth prior to hitting, very easy to see your strikes that way and no residue issues or spraying a smelly stuff into my lungsI’ll give that a try. Just put a thin layer of water on the face before each hit?Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Driver: M4 D-Type 3 Wood: SIM 2 Max 3HL Hybrid: Rogue X 18* Hybrid: TS2 21* Irons: Rogue 5-AW Wedges: SM7 54*08M, 60*04L Putter: Wilson Infinite West Loop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perseveringgolfer Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 4 hours ago, scratchmybirdie said: I’ll give that a try. Just put a thin layer of water on the face before each hit? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy damp cloth on a dry face, nothing more. Caveat is though if you are practicing in 85* heat it will evaporate pretty quickly. Quote Driver Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs) 4 Wood Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+ Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex Hybrid Titleist 910H 19* Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S' Irons Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S' Wedges Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54* KBS Tour in 'R' Putter 'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoCoatsOfWax Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 I'm not sure what Dr. Scholl's (or store brand equivalent) costs, but impact tape is not expensive at all. You can get up to a couple hundred labels for $20 or less on Amazon. The labels can easily be used for several hits, don't leave residue, don't evaporate, and don't require a thin layer of water on the face. Is there any advantage other than cost to using foot spray? It sure sounds like a lot of work. Rickp and Londo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 I get that on my G25 driver from time-to-time. It'll go away if not immediately with cleaning, then over a little bit of time. Foot powder spray is typically thought to be superior to impact tape because (supposedly) it doesn't affect spin rates (or at least not as much). It also is quite a bit more economical than a roll of stickers and is generally easy to apply and take off. Any residue left behind after a long session like that mentioned above will have little if any impact on play. tony@CIC and DriverBreaker 2 Quote Driver: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S Fairway Wood: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hybrid: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200 Putter: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34" Bag: Players 5 Stand Bag Ball: Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoCoatsOfWax Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Well it just doesn't seem easier given all the issues mentioned here. Impact stickers fold up nicely and take up less space than a glove. If you're hitting into a net like he is, then unless you're using a launch monitor spin rates don't matter too much. Thanks for the reply, but I still don't get it. tony@CIC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edteergolf Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Acetone will take it away. It won't hurt the face. FYI - water and impact tape are a horrible idea as they dramatically affect the ball flight via a change in friction and spin. Now if you are only doing it to see impact fine but you need to ignore ball flight! Tom the Golf Nut, tony@CIC and GregGarner 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 1 hour ago, TwoCoatsOfWax said: Well it just doesn't seem easier given all the issues mentioned here. Impact stickers fold up nicely and take up less space than a glove. If you're hitting into a net like he is, then unless you're using a launch monitor spin rates don't matter too much. Thanks for the reply, but I still don't get it. Never said it was easier. Just said it was "generally easy to apply and take off" which is true in most cases - spray it on, wipe it off. Fair point about hitting into a net though. Still worth stating for anyone reading who wants to use it at the range and see ball flight. tony@CIC 1 Quote Driver: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S Fairway Wood: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hybrid: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200 Putter: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34" Bag: Players 5 Stand Bag Ball: Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMart519 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I use a dry erase marker to color the club faces instead of foot spray for irons and hybrids. The marker can also be used to spot the balls themselves to leave marks on the face. Easier to remove as well as cheaper. Doesn't work as well on drivers and fairway woods with dark faces but you can usually see your ball mark on those anyway. I just wipe off after each swing. DriverBreaker 1 Quote G425 MAX Driver & 5W Baffler Rail-H 3H-4H 699 Pro Utility V2 - 4i APEX CF19 6-AW INDI Wedges 52, 56, 60 EAS 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriverBreaker Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Never happened to me before.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Instagram: @tony_rosselli_ Training Pre training max driver speed: 124mph Current: 130mph WITB: Driver: G425 Max, 9* Woods: 2007 Burner TP 3 wood and 5 wood Irons: Z765 4-PW (1 degree flat) with KBS $-130 shafts Wedges: SM7 50/12/F, 54/10/S and 58/12/D Putter: L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 Ball: ProV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DriverBreaker Posted July 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2019 I use a dry erase marker to color the club faces instead of foot spray for irons and hybrids. The marker can also be used to spot the balls themselves to leave marks on the face. Easier to remove as well as cheaper. Doesn't work as well on drivers and fairway woods with dark faces but you can usually see your ball mark on those anyway. I just wipe off after each swing. Word of caution, do not do this with foam balls and hit them into your white curtains..... my wife didn’t like the random marker spots all over the living room curtains lol.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy HardcoreLooper, tony@CIC, perseveringgolfer and 12 others 3 1 11 Quote Instagram: @tony_rosselli_ Training Pre training max driver speed: 124mph Current: 130mph WITB: Driver: G425 Max, 9* Woods: 2007 Burner TP 3 wood and 5 wood Irons: Z765 4-PW (1 degree flat) with KBS $-130 shafts Wedges: SM7 50/12/F, 54/10/S and 58/12/D Putter: L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 Ball: ProV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jv2489 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Did you ever find a solution for this? I'm having the same issue. Acetone didn't do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josmi15 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Word of caution, do not do this with foam balls and hit them into your white curtains..... my wife didn’t like the random marker spots all over the living room curtains lol.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpyThis actually made me Laugh Out Loud. My wife just asked what’s so funny Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy DriverBreaker 1 Quote Titleist 917D2 10.5 Ben Hogan GS53 3 Wood PING G425 MAX 5 Wood Cleveland UHX Launcher 3 Iron PING G30 5-PW Cleveland RTX 3.0 50/10 V-MG Cleveland RTX 3.0 54/14 V-FG Cleveland RTX 3.0 58/12 V -FG EVNROLL ER-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriverBreaker Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 This actually made me Laugh Out Loud. My wife just asked what’s so funny Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpyYeah..... she was like “What are all these orange spots all over the curtains?” Me: “......... I was practicing impact.....”Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy cnosil and josmi15 2 Quote Instagram: @tony_rosselli_ Training Pre training max driver speed: 124mph Current: 130mph WITB: Driver: G425 Max, 9* Woods: 2007 Burner TP 3 wood and 5 wood Irons: Z765 4-PW (1 degree flat) with KBS $-130 shafts Wedges: SM7 50/12/F, 54/10/S and 58/12/D Putter: L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 Ball: ProV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josmi15 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Yeah..... she was like “What are all these orange spots all over the curtains?” Me: “......... I was practicing impact.....”Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpyThey never see the big picture. How’re we supposed to improve if we don’t practice!Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy cnosil and DriverBreaker 2 Quote Titleist 917D2 10.5 Ben Hogan GS53 3 Wood PING G425 MAX 5 Wood Cleveland UHX Launcher 3 Iron PING G30 5-PW Cleveland RTX 3.0 50/10 V-MG Cleveland RTX 3.0 54/14 V-FG Cleveland RTX 3.0 58/12 V -FG EVNROLL ER-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriverBreaker Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 They never see the big picture. How’re we supposed to improve if we don’t practice!Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpyExactly!!!!Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy josmi15 1 Quote Instagram: @tony_rosselli_ Training Pre training max driver speed: 124mph Current: 130mph WITB: Driver: G425 Max, 9* Woods: 2007 Burner TP 3 wood and 5 wood Irons: Z765 4-PW (1 degree flat) with KBS $-130 shafts Wedges: SM7 50/12/F, 54/10/S and 58/12/D Putter: L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 Ball: ProV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtActual Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 On 7/31/2020 at 2:54 PM, Jv2489 said: Did you ever find a solution for this? I'm having the same issue. Acetone didn't do the trick. Try Windex and a towel. I clean my clubs off post-round with Windex and it eats through the grass and mud stains quickly. DriverBreaker 1 Quote Tiger is the GOAT, change my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGarner Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 This happened on my driver. Still working on getting it all off, trying not to scratch the face up Quote Driver: ZX5 LS MkII 9.5* (@ 9.0*) with 46.5" Ventus Blue 6X 3-wood: SIM 15* with Diamana Limited 75S 5-wood: RADspeed 18.5* with Motore X F3 60S 2i: ZX with SteelFiber i95 Stiff 4hy: TS3 23* with Tensei AV Blue 70 S 4i-7i ZX7, 8i-PW Z-Forged, Modus3 Tour 120 S 50*, 55* RTX 6 Modus3 Tour 125 60* RTX Full Face ZipCore DG Spinner S400 Putter: Toulon Chicago with a Quad Tour or HB SOFT Milled 10.5S with UST All-in Ball: Chrome Tour (but I might still have some Left Dashes hanging around) Bag: Ltd Edition Tartan, blue/green/yellow Using to keep track of my shots Tested: D7 Forged 3i-PW, KBS Tour-V 110S - Official Review Blind Ball Test (Ball #3 vs Ball #4) - Unofficial Review V3 GPS Watch + Tags - Official Review Vero X2 - Official Review The Stack System - Official Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russbiz Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 I, too, let the foot powder spray remain too long. I've tried all of the usual suspects including Mr. Clean eraser and polishing compound for cars. Nothing worked. Anyone with a successful experience removing powder from the face of a driver? I'm beginning to wonder what the spray powder does to your feet! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheGeek Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 On 11/5/2020 at 4:34 PM, russbiz said: I, too, let the foot powder spray remain too long. I've tried all of the usual suspects including Mr. Clean eraser and polishing compound for cars. Nothing worked. Anyone with a successful experience removing powder from the face of a driver? I'm beginning to wonder what the spray powder does to your feet! Lol Shakley Products - Scour Off. I think their stuff is all natural and as best I can tell, it works its magic because of a very (VERY) fine grit. I left the spray on my club for MONTHS, thinking it was dry and i could wipe it off anytime. No - it was really stuck on there. Tried windex, finger nail polish remover, etc. No good. This pasty stuff was rubbed on and a minute or so wait - a little elbow grease with a scouring pad - and it is like brand new!!! Did not damage the club face at all and no residue. I will use the spray again - it is a great learning tool. But I will be sure to wipe it off after each use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TominNJ Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 For anyone else who is researching this problem I had the same issue and had success with vinegar. The weak acid took it right off. Be sure to rinse your irons or the acid might etch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IONEPUTT Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Why don't you use Car Wax instead of the foot spray? I've been using past car wax for over 15 years and NEAR have a problem with it. It works the same way as foot powder and it both "Cheaper" to use and doesn't take up a lot of room in my golf bag. I just put a small amount of the wax in an old "Pill Bottle" and it tits easily in my bag or in my pocket. Easy to use and wipes off with a rag. Added bonus is it protects the driver from ball marks or sun damage if you apply the wax to the crown of your clubs like you would do on a car. One can of car wax will last a life time for a lot less money. Try it and forget the foot spray issues. Quote All my clubs are custom built with aftermarket shafts that have been spine and FLO aligned for max performance every swing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Tutelman Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 On 6/13/2019 at 9:26 AM, tony@CIC said: That's interesting. I've never had a problem with it not coming off. Maybe if you just put the driver into a bucket of warm soapy water and leave it there for a while it'll soften up. Like yourself I wouldn't want to use an abrasive pad or chemical - fearing that either one would take the finish off of the driver. What tony said, and use an old toothbrush to scrub it, in case it's caked in the grooves. tony@CIC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent 87 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Ive used spray for iver 10 years now. I've never seen this. How much spray are you using. Maybe a bit too much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobZilla84 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 On 8/9/2020 at 7:23 PM, GregGarner said: This happened on my driver. Still working on getting it all off, trying not to scratch the face up Use distilled white vinegar, comes off easy with towel and little elbow grease GregGarner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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