Putter Covers - Magnet vs Velcro

[GoldenBellGW]

Big fan and supporter of Seamus Golf and their headcovers. I own quite a few of their products. However, I received an email from them this morning debating the use of velcro vs magnet use in putter headcovers. Seamus supports the continued (and superior) use of Velcro. This was evident as their article was titled Velcro > Magnets

 

I'm curious as to where the populous falls on this. I may be in the minority, but I am a proponent of magnets. Velcro, regardless of how well I care for it, eventually frays and ceases to stick as well. But perhaps my biggest issue is how the bottom of a putter cover tends to also eventually warp outwards at the bottom of the next. I know this isn't directly the Velcro's fault, but the warping does exacerbate as the Velcro becomes weaker. This eventually renders the headcover useless - I have retired quite a few due to this.

 

For the past year, I have used a magnetic headcover for my putter with wonderful results. It never sticks to any clubs (including my putter) and it seals so well that bottom of the next slides comfortably into my bag. I really don't foresee any of the weaknesses developing that I noted about. I am curious if WRXers would switch to magnetic covers if they were readily available and had great design. Especially if the construction, design, and durability meant it would last forever. I placed the Seamus text below:

 

Last Friday we released the second in our series of putter head covers, a cover complementary to our Sherpa model. What we’ve done is create a model to aesthetically-please the golfing purist while offering the technology needed for a functional head cover. Instead of sliding over the head of a blade putter like the Sherpa does, our new putter cover features a strip of military-grade Velcro® that secures the cover around the club’s head while in transit, and aides in making the removal and re-administering of the head cover smoother. To enhance the fit and security of the club head, a half-inch of foam padding is constructed between the tartan and fleece. But I know what you’re thinking: not another Velcro®-based head cover.

Velcro® is the name of the company that makes the ever-popular hook and loop fastener known affectionately as “Velcro”. Much like facial tissue is often referred to as “Kleenex®” or a cotton swab is known as a “Q-Tip®” (not to be confused with the Grammy Award-winning rapper), Velcro® is the flagship product of the company. Standard Velcro is the grade most-commonly produced due to its relatively cheap production cost. In terms of golf head covers, this grade of Velcro® has historically been the cause of fraying and a lackluster fit. The main cause of Velcro® failure is debris getting caught in the molded plastic hooks that help make it secure. The fleece lining in our head covers has a lower profile than, say, faux fur or a similar material, which reduces the likelihood of the Velcro® snagging and fraying it. The military-grade Velcro® used in our putter cover is 50% stronger than standard Velcro® and is the highest strength that Velcro® sells.

While there is an ongoing debate between Velcro® and magnets as a means of securing the head cover on the club, the answer likely lies in the golfer’s preference. The use of magnets in head covers is still a relatively new technology, and one that is far from perfected. Whether it is the magnets shifting within the head cover or sticking to other clubs in the bag, magnetic head covers present their own share of issues. Using Velcro® is a tried-and-true method of securing head covers around club heads. We did our part to ensure that each head cover is made with the leading materials in the industry.

[The Couv]

I got the same email. I love Seamus but disagree with them on the velcro/magnetic debate. Sounds like a response to a bunch of people complaining about the velcro closure headcovers.

[mokedaddy]

I just ordered some Seamus head covers for my woods and skipped right over the putter covers because they are Velcro.

[MB Dirtyy]

I'm not familiar with Seamus but the way Deliah's magnets on her headcovers is perfect. Plus my putter head can pick it up so I don't have to bend down 18 times a round (I like to keep the headcover on until I reach the green.)

[PeanutsDaddy]

I prefer magnets (and own more than a handful of Delilah's) , although I've been impressed with the strength of the Velcro on the EP covers I've received from Lamont.

[RH1]

I love Seamus. My putter cover is great! Not wild about their new ones though

 

 

[apprenti23]

I'm in the magnets > Velcro camp. They are quiet, never wear out, and don't collect dirt, grass, etc. no brainer to me

[lefty77RS]

I'm voting for magnets, will last longer and are quieter.

[buckeye88us]

I'm in the magnets > Velcro camp. They are quiet, never wear out, and don't collect dirt, grass, etc. no brainer to me

 

Bam! No doubt.

[3sip]

I prefer magnets cause when I take the cover off I can simply sick it to one of my irons in my stand bag, and I don't ever have to put it on the ground.

[noGIRs]

Magnet fan here too. I can't stand Velcro. I prefer the strip magnets over the button ones if that makes sense. If you want a good quality magnet cover, have a look at the brown leather golfwrx ones! I was really surprised with the quality.

[doubleagle2]

definitely magnet but if I am using a small blade putter I prefer the club glove boot

[jewofgolf]

Count me in for magnets. I just got one finally as I got tired of velcro wearing out and eventually falling off. It's an AM&E.

[YoungJedi]

I love velcro. I've only had experience with Magnets back in HS when i had a YES! putter. I had to buy a couple spares because the magnets would usually move around and get wrecked. I never really liked magnets.

 

I've never had any issues with any velcro covers. I usually buy top quality ones though, limited Scotty or Bettinardi covers, so i know their velcro is top notch. They never fail me! :)

[Ajlepisto]

Velcro typically costs less, and is easier. You don't have to create little pouches inside the covers to hold the magnets.