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The only way I keep these irons is if I find a way to remove the black entirely. My OCD will never allow me to live with looking at chips in the paint while I'm trying to look down at the ball.This has been a pet peeve of mine with the Cleveland hybrid style irons over the years.
I have the altitudes in my spare bag and in my humble opinion was the most resilient cavity finish Cleveland used on that line. The black almost seemed baked on or powder coated. Sure it marked up a bit (think matte crown drivers) but never chipped.
Then came the Launchers HBs and Turbos with satin paint that chipped away very easily. The halos when I had them briefly seemed to be more like the altitude finish but perhaps not it you are sating it’s chipping already. The set I had came with covers and I used them while testing to protect the resale value.
I found the same issue with my Cobra trails. I’m meticulous with my clubs and these looked horrible after a season of use. Sold thembecause of it.
Now I’m rocking g425s which will look the same as they do know 10 years from now.