Picture the scene: You just invested in a brand-new driver.
Excitedly, you take it out to the course and step up to the first tee. You place your tee into the ground, take your first swing, and POP! The ball flies vertically in the air as you strike the crown. Now, there’s an unsightly sky mark staring you right in the face…
Fortunately for you, there’s a very simple way to get rid of those sky marks!
In this article, you’ll learn how to get rid of sky marks on your driver.
How to Get Rid of Sky Marks on Driver
To get rid of sky marks on the driver, first, clean the club head with soapy water to remove any excess dirt. Then, apply some toothpaste to the sky marks using a damp microfiber towel. Rub in small, circular motions to lessen the appearance of scuffs.
The key ingredient in this tutorial is toothpaste. While it’s unable to completely remove deep scratches in the paintwork, it will work miraculously to lessen their appearance as well as hide any small scuffs and surface scratches on the crown of the driver.
Getting rid of sky marks on the driver is a simple two-step process:
- Step 1: Cleaning
- Step 2: Application
Let’s dive into the details of each step.
Step 1: Cleaning
Firstly, clean the driver head using warm, soapy water and a towel.
To do this, fill a bowl with warm water and add some soap. Then, use a towel to rub all over the driver head. This will prevent any excess dirt from scratching the club during the toothpaste application process in the next step.
Step 2: Application
Next, simply rub toothpaste onto the sky marks!
Dab a microfiber towel into a bowl of water to dampen it, followed by a small amount of toothpaste. Then, gently rub it against the sky marks in small, circular motions. Make sure to reapply the toothpaste as required, as it dissipates into the towel.
Most sky marks affect the clear coat on the club head, rather than the paint. Essentially, the toothpaste will smooth out the clear coat to lessen the appearance of sky marks.
PRO TIP: Be sure to only apply gentle pressure on the towel when applying the toothpaste, so as to avoid any potential risk of affecting the paint layer on the club head.
Check out the video below by Mobile Clubmaker Golf, which demonstrates how to get rid of sky marks on the driver using the toothpaste method:
FAQs
Here are some common questions regarding sky marks on the driver:
What Causes Sky Marks on Driver?
Sky marks are caused by striking the ball with the crown of the driver, above the face.
Typically, sky marks happen when you swing too steep into the ball on the downswing, with a downward angle of attack. As a result, the club head almost travels under the ball on the tee, striking the top of the club and causing the ball to pop up vertically.
Another common cause for sky marks is teeing the ball up too high. This can mean the ball strikes the crown, particularly when combined with a downward attack angle.
How to Prevent Sky Marks on Driver?
A short-term method to prevent sky marks is to use tape. By applying some tape to the crown, you can avoid any scuffs caused by skying the ball off the tee.
However, often the root of the problem lies in the swing. To avoid topping the driver, you need to work on striking the ball consistently out of the center of the clubface.
Below are a few useful tips to hit the driver with center-face contact:
- Tee the ball slightly lower — If you’re skying the ball, you likely have it teed up too high. Set it lower, and make contact with the center of the face.
- Put the ball forward in your stance — This will encourage your swing path to bottom out in front of the ball so that the club head is traveling up into the ball.
- Swing up into the ball — It’s vital to swing up on the ball, with an ascending angle of attack. This optimizes the launch angle to help you get the driver in the air.
By following these steps, you’ll be able to unlock center strikes. This will not only prevent sky marks on your driver but also help you hit longer, straighter drives.
Conclusion
In summary, you can use toothpaste to get rid of sky marks on your driver.
To do this, simply clean the driver head with soapy water. Then, gently rub toothpaste into the sky marks using a damp microfiber towel in small circular motions.
Essentially, the toothpaste will lessen the visual impact of sky marks. While it can’t miraculously hide deeper scratches, it can go a long way to minimizing them!
