Believe it or not, There are some clubs that are actually designed to oxidize or rust. The reason for this is valid. It can help you control the ball.

Just as the action that the sand between the clubface and the ball can assist with spin when playing out of a sand trap, some light rust also serves the same purpose and can help with spin.

There are clubs sold today such as Trusty Rusty for example, that are specifically designed to rust over time. Most often these golf clubs advertise the fact that they will eventually rust.

Clubs like this are are made of mild carbon steel, which will rust, unlike most types of stainless steel, which are designed to remain rust free. These are usually limited to wedges to help with spin and control.

Nuw rust alone will not help give you the spin. You will only get that with practice and developing good habits. So this begs the question; who needs rusty clubs?

Obviously you won’t see Tiger or Ernie Els using them on the PGA Tour so that should tell you something right there.

Rusty clubs are for those people who have yet to get their game to a skill level where they can control and spin the ball with a solid, rust free club.

I’ve heard of some golfers who try to do their own maintenance by sanding their clubs. I’ve seen some people leave a club in salt water to help in the rusting process.

I know however that sandpaper can do more harm than good and time would be better spent by practicing.

Golf clubs that are advertised as raw iron are the ones that will rust naturally. Those that haven’t been chrome plated to protect the steel will also oxidize.

But it all comes down to practice. Spin is in how you swing at the end of the day. There are no shortcuts and it’s best to get good professional help with your game.

So rusty clubs are really just an attempt at a shortcut.Shortcuts in golf usually end up costing you more  – and don’t we all know that only too well?