How do you remove/reduce the sun's glare on a club?

Question

I've got a steel putter that has been buffed by my bag over the years to a blinding shine. I used a clear acrylic resin to reduce the sun's glare and that has worked moderately well but I was wondering if anyone has any other ideas to repair, reduce or eliminate this issue. Thanks.

Answer 1

Paint it black.

Answer 2

Abrade the shiny area with emery paper.

Answer 3

The rule is that one cannot modify a golf club once the round has began.  This is why you can put lead tape on a putter head to make it heavier, which some pro's do.  

As for the problem at hand, you might try to use a sharpy or something to color in some of the logo if there is one.  Otherwise, you can place some tape over the club, but that is kind of trashy.  Also, you might try to use some bronze product, as you obviously used acrylic resin, you should be able to make bronze no problem.  Spray paint is another option.

OHHH also, you can dip the club in some soda, dark soda, like coke or pepsi, and it will strip the finish right off of the club.  I have seen some people do this on black finish clubs, making them chrome color again.  You might try this as a last resort.  I think you have to let the club soak for about 2 days.

Answer 4

Try getting a do it yourself GUN BLUING KIT.  You can find then at any hunting store.  or at your local gunsmith.

Note:  Vaughn Taylor does this to all of his irons b/c he doesn't like the glare either.  So you know its legal as well.

Answer 5

I think you might be subject to penalties if you use that putter in competitions.  I don't think one is permitted to 'manipulate' a golf club in any way.

Answer 6

go to a gun shop they have some stuff called gun blue you rube it on it does not change the weight just gets rid of the glare