Same thing happen to my clubs. I chalk it up to range balls being of very poor quality (like a rock)

And dirt/sand getting between the ball and face, anything abrasive can cause it. I don't think much of it, all my clubs do that to some level. Admittedly, I've been surprised at how well the finish has held up on my T200s.

Looking forward to the SM9s myself, waiting on my order that I placed a few weeks ago.

Most ranges are NOT using premium golf balls and tend the keep the balls they use past their life cycle. Range balls get a lot of use and get pretty beat up. The municipal course where I play will get around 65,000 rounds a year and the range is full most of the time in the afternoons and on the weekends. They use matts Monday thru Thursday and grass, Friday thru Sunday to protect the range.

I get that a lot from using range balls, which is why I mostly use balls I find while playing a round of golf. I really panicked the first time I seen this on my new T200's then realized it was the range balls. My course uses some form of Wilson practice balls & the covers get rough edges on them over time.

Now days I find balls & place in a old shag bag for range only purposes. I put my old Pro V1's in another shag bag for chipping & putting practice.

Hope that helps,


DM

Not sure what you're expecting... looks like you hit golf balls with it. Go hit more of them.

Looks like normal wear and tear from hitting range balls.

The grooves still appear intact. If you visit a driving range with a cornucopia of golf ball brands, you may get some that aren't in particularly good shape, which could contribute to the wear you are seeing.

Thanks for the tips, look like range or some old balls could have caused it. I just play my first round with the SM9, and it doesn't seem to have any wear marks from my standard golf balls.

But they will over time. Expect the face to show wear, both the groove edges and the face coating. Normal for any and all golf clubs.

This is pretty common, i think you'll find the more you play them the wore they will break in and you won't even notice!

It probably isn't the balls as the covers are much softer than the wedge faces. It is most likely a lot of sand in the turf on the range.

That first blemish is the toughest. It’s a tool. If you are worried about cosmetics you will not be able to swing aggressively and enjoy how it performs.

Not worried about cosmetic, but more on durability.

Look at the bright side.... Center of face contact!

Always good to stay positive.