[berettafan]

Current mat leaves green crap on the bottom of clubs but it just wipes off. It's a cheapie though. New mat coming in today uses some sort of tall bristle hitting strip that is supposed to keep you from bottoming out and injuring wrists, elbows and such. Expensive but highly recommended.

I've been using a set with black heads that really don't suit me and i don't see any real wear on them. The green crap on heavy shots just wipes off and the finish looks no different. Have to think it would eventually start showing wear but in the few weeks i've had this setup i've probably played about 12 rounds of golf plus multiple range sessions which at winter prices would be roughly $500. My fitted irons (silly for a noob but my arms are way short for std length) aren't costing much more than that. AND my beers are approx. $1.50 per at home vs $5 from the cart girl. So 15 rounds/range sessions x 3 beers is 45 at a savings of $3.50 each for $157.50 ahead on drinks! Heck i can't afford NOT to have this setup!