[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":20},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-iron-buying-guides-how-to-care-for-irons":3},{"slug":4,"title":5,"subtitle":6,"image":7,"imageAlt":8,"category":9,"html":12,"wordCount":13,"prev":14,"next":17},"how-to-care-for-irons","How to Care for Irons","Keep irons clean, protected, and performing well with simple habits after practice and play.","\u002Fimg\u002Firon-buying-guides\u002Fhow-to-care-for-irons_care-irons.png","How to Care for Irons illustration",{"slug":10,"title":11},"iron-buying-guides","Iron buying guides","\u003Ch3>Clean grooves matter\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Dirt-packed grooves reduce control, especially on wedges and short irons. You don’t need a workshop routine after every round, but you do need to wipe the face and clear the grooves before mud turns into a permanent passenger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wet towel and a soft brush solve most problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Basic iron-care checklist\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Wipe clubfaces during the round, especially after shots from wet turf or sand.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Dry the heads before storing the bag.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Check grips for slick spots or cracking.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Inspect ferrules and heads if a club starts sounding different.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Avoid leaving clubs in a hot car for long stretches.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>Watch for performance changes\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>If a favorite 8-iron suddenly feels harsh or flies oddly, don’t assume your swing broke. Check the face, shaft, grip, and lie angle. Clubs that take a lot of range-mat punishment can drift out of spec over time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Quick recap\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Iron care is mostly habit. Keep the face clean, the grips fresh, and the set inspected often enough that equipment problems don’t masquerade as swing problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",178,{"slug":15,"title":16},"best-irons-for-different-types-of-golfers","Best Irons for Different Types of Golfers",{"slug":18,"title":19},"when-should-you-upgrade-your-irons","When Should You Upgrade Your Irons?",1782812355291]