Carbon vs Stainless

[Tsecor]

I'm about to have a custom soft tail milled and the last question I need to answer is what type of metal do I want.....what are the pros / cons of each and what should I consider as a long term gamer that I'm keeping for life.  I am not sure I ever hit a carbon but a lot of people seem to love the feel....please help!! 

[RickyBobby_PR]

Carbon will require a lot more maintenance to keep it from rusting. That is during and after the round.

[Tsecor]

49 minutes ago, RickyBobby_PR said:

Carbon will require a lot more maintenance to keep it from rusting. That is during and after the round.

in raw form I agree. with a oil can coating or something, it becomes more durable, correct?

[RickyBobby_PR]

1 hour ago, Tsecor said:

in raw form I agree. with a oil can coating or something, it becomes more durable, correct?

Yes but still needs to be treated regularly and wiped down every time before it goes into head cover. 

[Tsecor]

gotcha. ty

[th6252]

4 hours ago, Tsecor said:

in raw form I agree. with a oil can coating or something, it becomes more durable, correct?

what do you mean by "raw"?  don't think i've seen a carbon putter sold without any kind of finish and just raw carbon steel like a raw wedge before.  even with an oil can or 3x black finish, it would only be marginally more durable at best.  you would still need to make sure it stays dry and treat with some sort of oil or silicone to avoid rusting.  the only way to have a carbon putter maintenance free and completely avoid rusting is to have it plated.