Mack Daddy 2 slate vs Chrome

[ryle]

Hi guys,

 

I'm about to pull the trigger on 3 new MD2 wedges. Unfortunately I can't really decide which finish to go.

 

I only hit the slate versions and not the chrome ones.

 

So my question is, does the slate feel different than the chrome one ?

 

I've played with a 60/14 slate for roughly 30 minutes and almost everything of the slate on the sole was gone and I could see metal.

[Motley]

I personally don't like the look of the slate wedges. I've always had chrome wedges. There is absolutely no difference on the Mack Daddy's between the chrome and slate versions.

[Brettasaurus]

I have the chrome and they are wearing fine. I don't think there is any difference in feel. I have Steelfiber 125i in mine and they are much better than the SM4s that I was played last year.

[BillyZ2]

[quote name='ryle' timestamp='1398431674' post='9167807']
Hi guys,

I'm about to pull the trigger on 3 new MD2 wedges. Unfortunately I can't really decide which finish to go.

I only hit the slate versions and not the chrome ones.

So my question is, does the slate feel different than the chrome one ?

I've played with a 60/14 slate for roughly 30 minutes and almost everything of the slate on the sole was gone and I could see metal.
[/quote]Which do you prefer? Do you really want to play what others prefer?

[DevRickus]

No feel difference at all but I like the Chrome better. There is no glare whatsover on them which is usually the issue I have with chrome wedges/clubs.

[dirthead]

Slate will develop rust over time, which some like. If you like rusty wedges, get the slate. If you don't, get the chrome. They feel the same.

[ryle]

[quote name='Michael z' timestamp='1398436837' post='9168461']
[quote name='ryle' timestamp='1398431674' post='9167807']
Hi guys,

I'm about to pull the trigger on 3 new MD2 wedges. Unfortunately I can't really decide which finish to go.

I only hit the slate versions and not the chrome ones.

So my question is, does the slate feel different than the chrome one ?

I've played with a 60/14 slate for roughly 30 minutes and almost everything of the slate on the sole was gone and I could see metal.
[/quote]Which do you prefer? Do you really want to play what others prefer?
[/quote]

I just wanted to know if the chrome feels somewhat firmer than the slate, I'd prefer the chrome because I don't like them to rust.

Thanks for all the answers guys !

[gpleonard]

The Mack Daddy 2's in slate will start to rust over time. The finish also wears off very quickly on the face and along the sole. I have both a 50* in chrome and a 56* in slate. If I change it would be to get a 56* in chrome. Just because I like the look a bit better. Now Callaway has more sole grinds coming out, so take a look at that aspect also.

[ryle]

[quote name='gpleonard' timestamp='1398444914' post='9169411']
The Mack Daddy 2's in slate will start to rust over time. The finish also wears off very quickly on the face and along the sole. I have both a 50* in chrome and a 56* in slate. If I change it would be to get a 56* in chrome. Just because I like the look a bit better. Now Callaway has more sole grinds coming out, so take a look at that aspect also.
[/quote]

Do you mean the tour grind ? As far as I know, the release date is not specified yet

[CallyFanMan123]

Same feel for both wedges. I have one of both finishes and like the Crome better.

[martinbns]

I have one of each and much prefer the chrome, it's sort of a matt finish and looks great.

The chrome not so much.

[gpleonard]

[quote name='ryle' timestamp='1398449376' post='9170027']
[quote name='gpleonard' timestamp='1398444914' post='9169411']
The Mack Daddy 2's in slate will start to rust over time. The finish also wears off very quickly on the face and along the sole. I have both a 50* in chrome and a 56* in slate. If I change it would be to get a 56* in chrome. Just because I like the look a bit better. Now Callaway has more sole grinds coming out, so take a look at that aspect also.
[/quote]

Do you mean the tour grind ? As far as I know, the release date is not specified yet
[/quote]Yes the tour grind. Hopefully they get released soon.

[Beastmode Broker]

the slates look really good w the finish removed

a less shiny chrome ;) ... but will still rust up a bit

but if u don't like the rust, just dip em in CLR for a few mins and they will be clean again

 

heres a quick pick of mine

 

[matchavez]

the slates look really good w the finish removed

a less shiny chrome ;) ... but will still rust up a bit

but if u don't like the rust, just dip em in CLR for a few mins and they will be clean again

 

heres a quick pick of mine

 

 

How did you remove that finish?

[Beastmode Broker]

[quote name='matchavez' timestamp='1398531334' post='9175707']

How did you remove that finish?
[/quote]

Put CLR in a paper cup
Soaked for about 20 mins each (just below the ferrule)
Light scrub w an old toothbrush after and done

Paint fill stayed in tact perfectly

[jchris25]

the slates look really good w the finish removed

a less shiny chrome ;) ... but will still rust up a bit

but if u don't like the rust, just dip em in CLR for a few mins and they will be clean again

 

heres a quick pick of mine

 

 

+1 remove the finish best of both world. FYI vinegar works 2 for removing the finish. Mine are rusty but it comes off easily if you prefer them to not be.

[OspreyCI]

Can you do that to the slate wedges?

[jchris25]

[quote name='OspreyCI' timestamp='1398558124' post='9177785']
Can you do that to the slate wedges?
[/quote]

If your asking about removing the slate finish with vinegar. The answer is yes. I would say it takes a little longer than clr, but we always have it in the pantry. I just let them soak for 15-20 min, then scrub them with a plastic brush. Then soak them another 10-15 min. Just keep in mind they rust easy with the finish so without it they rust like crazy. I personally like the least amount of glare possible whether it's rust or a dark finish. Here is a link to a picture of mine.

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/1008385-jchris-whats-in-the-bag-for-2014-atleast-for-now-first-witb/

[Archergolfer15]

It seems like the durability of the MD2 wedges is terrible. Does anyone have experience of how they compare with say the ping tour gorge groove wedge?
I think the slate would degrade quicker

[OspreyCI]

[quote name='jchris25' timestamp='1398568954' post='9178911']
[quote name='OspreyCI' timestamp='1398558124' post='9177785']
Can you do that to the slate wedges?
[/quote]

If your asking about removing the slate finish with vinegar. The answer is yes. I would say it takes a little longer than clr, but we always have it in the pantry. I just let them soak for 15-20 min, then scrub them with a plastic brush. Then soak them another 10-15 min. Just keep in mind they rust easy with the finish so without it they rust like crazy. I personally like the least amount of glare possible whether it's rust or a dark finish. Here is a link to a picture of mine.

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/1008385-jchris-whats-in-the-bag-for-2014-atleast-for-now-first-witb/
[/quote]
thanks man appreciate it

[jchris25]

Archergolfer15: Its not really a durability issue. They have been as durable as other wedges Ive played from Titleist, Cleveland, Mizuno, or fourteen. Its more that steel that isn't stainless rusts, I just choose not to clean it off. It is just surface rust it doesn't effect the metal. Personally these are some of the better wedges Ive played. I have hit the pings, but just don't like them as much as other offerings. This is coming from a die hard Titleist Vokey guy. Honestly I feel weird if I dont have a vokey in the bag. The other thing is if your like me and hit a lot of balls and play quite a bit, you'll notice wedges wear faster than any other clubs. I just don't worry about it cause it give me an excuse to HO! [size=4] [/size]

[size=4]OspreyCI: No problem. [/size]

[Orlandogolfguru]

I got both. 54 in slate 58u in chrome. Couldn't decide.

[Hot Rod 71]

I have slate and chrome and prefer the slate.

Although the slate and chrome are the same size, the slate heads look a little smaller to me, and the chrome looks a little bulky.

As far as the finish on the face, it wears of on both. It has no effect on play - its purely aesthetic.

[ksh937]

How quickly does the Slate finish wear off? I tried some at my local used club retailer and the ones they had had the bottom half of the clubhead worn off. The result was a weird looking clubhead where the lower half was chrome/silver and the top half was slate. I found it a bit distracting.

[gpleonard]

I am going to change out my 56 in slate for a 54 in chrome and add a 58 in chrome also. I am not crazy with the way the face on the slate is wearing so quickly.

[KevSher20]

So is there a way to get the chrome to rust also? Aka remove and strip like the slate?