Alright, let’s talk about this little project I did – the whole “coppertop golf club” thing. It wasn’t some fancy brand, just something I messed around with in the garage.
So, I had this old wedge lying around. You know the type, seen better days, scratched up, kinda dull. I was looking at it one afternoon, thinking it needed a bit of character. Then I remembered seeing some clubs with cool finishes, and the idea hit me – why not try and give it a copper look? Like those old copper pots, you know?
Getting Started
First thing, I had to get the club head ready. This meant cleaning it up properly. Grabbed some degreaser, scrubbed off all the dirt and grime that builds up over time. Took a bit of elbow grease, honestly.
Then came the sanding. I wanted the surface to be smooth enough for whatever I was gonna put on it. Started with some medium-grit sandpaper, just to get the bigger scratches out and rough up the old finish. Then I moved to a finer grit to smooth things down. Made a bit of a dusty mess, but hey, that’s part of the fun, right?
The “Coppertop” Process
Now for the main event. I didn’t have any fancy electroplating stuff. Nah, I went the simpler route. Found some metallic copper spray paint that folks use for crafts or whatever. Seemed like the easiest way to try this out.
- Taping: Masked off the hosel and the shaft, anything I didn’t want copper-colored. Used that blue painter’s tape, worked okay.
- Spraying: Took it outside. Shook that can like crazy. Started spraying light, even coats. This part needs patience, which I’m not always great at. Did one coat, let it dry for a bit, then another. Probably did three coats in total, making sure to get all the angles without letting it drip.
- Drying: Then I just had to leave it alone. Hung it up in the garage to dry properly overnight. Hardest part is not touching it to see if it’s dry yet.
The Result and Testing
Next day, I peeled off the tape. Honestly? It didn’t look half bad! Had this shiny, metallic copper look. Wasn’t perfect, mind you. Up close, you could tell it was paint, and I could see a tiny spot or two I didn’t sand perfectly smooth.
But did it work? Well, it’s a wedge, right? It still functions as a wedge. Took it out to the backyard chipping area I set up. Felt kinda cool holding a unique-looking club. Psychologically, maybe I felt fancier? Hit a few chips. The paint seemed to hold up okay on the main body, though I was careful not to hit it directly on rocky ground right away.
So yeah, that was my little experiment with making a “coppertop” club. Basically just cleaned, sanded, and painted an old wedge. A fun little project if you’ve got an old club and some time to kill. Gave it a bit of new life, even if it’s mostly just for looks.
