Iron head covers! Yay or Nay?

[Cottonseed.]

Y’all are going way too easy on this guy.

 

If you’re over 50 and/or a hack, then go for it.

 

Consult with The Club Pro Guy for accessories to go along with your little socks.

[Tocgolfer]

I’m over 50 and a hack and use them because I love when my partner has to wait until I clean them with a towel after I chunk a 5 iron 50 metres and I put the cover back on and hop in the cart and move to my ball and repeat the process.

[niscur24]

Forged clubs or black cast clubs get them period. I can’t stand hearing sticks slamming together while driving the cart around. The little neoprene ones work just fine. It doesn’t extend or slow down a round any more than taking off a Fwy cover for a par 5. And it most certainly does keep clubs looking better longer.

 

I ALWAYS (unless playing partners ball is nearby) hit my shot, hop in the cart with my club, and wipe down/recover on the way to the next ball/shot.

 

I’ll do what I want to my clubs and if anyone has a problem on the course with headcovers they can step up if they think it slows the round down. No ones said squat yet. Iron covers and staff bags are the “2019 politics” of golf on this forum and have always been LOL.

 

 

[KMeloney]

I'll do what I want to my clubs and if anyone has a problem on the course with headcovers they can step up if they think it slows the round down.

 

"Step up"?

[RainShadow]

Protect my $1k investment? Hell yes!

I don't give a rat's A&& what other people think about it.

[1puttTUT]

I'm pretty surprised with all the "yes" responses. Very un-wrx like imo.

[LUMA]

Personally, I don't like them at all. That being said, I always use a good 14-way bag to stop chatter and stay organized.

 

I don't mind some bag chatter but iron covers are ridiculous to me and 4/5 way dividers are a pain for sticking clubs and bag chatter.

[NC IA Hacker]

I cant live with out them. Walking, clanking, chattering, denting, just bug the S out of me. So I primarily do it for that, but then when you pull the iron out and it looks as good as when you spent 1K plus, you know they are spot on great. I don't really care if they match the bag per say, just go neutral as stated above black are great for the dirt etc...

 

This. I first bought covers when I bought my mp 67's brand new. Solved my worry about bag chatter and removed my hate for the sound of clubs clanking all down the fairway. I had tried a towel, and that does work some to reduce the noise.

[Big Ben]

I'm pretty surprised with all the "yes" responses. Very un-wrx like imo.

Don’t be this is a club enthusiasts site and these sticks continue to be more and more expensive. A good set of new forged irons are well north of 1k. For me at least that means showing exceptional care and pride for my clubs. Last I checked not a single person who has purchased from me on BST has ever had a complaint. When I’m ready to move on from a club or set and I can sell well cared for super clean equipment. Really takes the sting out of my next purchase. Hey, some folks have unlimited resources and simply don’t care that’s fine too!

[Augster]

Do all you headcover guys intentionally not take divots every time you swing? Banging the ground with the iron is going to beat the club up. Simple as that. I don’t beat the ground with my driver or putter.

 

When you play a ball off a cartpath do you just cry or faint?

 

If you’re dedicated enough to miss the ground intentionally when you swing, then absolutely use iron headcovers. If you’re willing to use the irons the way they were designed, to hit down on the ball and take a divot, iron headcovers are just another way to slow down a round.

 

And what is all this “resell” talk? Why not just get fit for the correct clubs in the first place? I don’t have to worry about looks or resale value because I bought clubs fit to me.

 

 

[rtraudt]

I personally would never even consider iron covers, but I'm more of a "whatever floats your boat" kind of person, as long as it doesn't adversely affect me (I'm certainly not waiting on someone to trudge back to find their lost "gap wedge cover"). But I also find it ironic that the same folks that use iron head covers are some of the same folks that talk about the importance of how a club looks from any angle other than address when purchasing. As vain as it is, I wouldn't buy irons or wedges that look hideous in my bag. But I couldn't care less how the soles of my woods look, because they're sitting under a cover all round!

[Big Ben]

Do all you headcover guys intentionally not take divots every time you swing? Banging the ground with the iron is going to beat the club up. Simple as that. I don’t beat the ground with my driver or putter.

 

When you play a ball off a cartpath do you just cry or faint?

 

If you’re dedicated enough to miss the ground intentionally when you swing, then absolutely use iron headcovers. If you’re willing to use the irons the way they were designed, to hit down on the ball and take a divot, iron headcovers are just another way to slow down a round.

 

And what is all this “resell” talk? Why not just get fit for the correct clubs in the first place? I don’t have to worry about looks or resale value because I bought clubs fit to me.

You are entitled to your opinion 100% but I think it’s a stretch to say guys like myself are somehow scared to play our clubs. What’s that all about? What does a simple headcover have to do with using a golf club in play? Golf is a hobby for many of us so using or trying different equipment can be fun. Who said it’s not properly fit? So many holes in your reasoning it’s confusing. BB

[GSDriver]

Do all you headcover guys intentionally not take divots every time you swing? Banging the ground with the iron is going to beat the club up. Simple as that. I don't beat the ground with my driver or putter.

 

When you play a ball off a cartpath do you just cry or faint?

 

If you're dedicated enough to miss the ground intentionally when you swing, then absolutely use iron headcovers. If you're willing to use the irons the way they were designed, to hit down on the ball and take a divot, iron headcovers are just another way to slow down a round.

 

And what is all this "resell" talk? Why not just get fit for the correct clubs in the first place? I don't have to worry about looks or resale value because I bought clubs fit to me.

 

Afraid to hit clubs? Take a divot? The only wear marks on my custom fit irons are on the soles and the faces, where they should be. I can and have actually played of the cart path, though considering I hit 75% of my fairways it isn't required often.

 

I also rarely take a practice swing, so I'll wager I'm out of the cart, lasered the distance and played my shot AND have removed/replaced my headcover after brushing off the dirt. By the time you have taken you're likely, 5 practice swings, reset up twice and Sergio your grip, I'm already putting for birdie.

 

Because some people take care of their toys shouldn't bother you at all.

[FlashinLeather]

I have only seen a few guys actually use them. All over 70 years old.

[DKingsmore]

May just be me, but there is something majestic about the sound of irons clicking in your bag when you’re walking around the course. So for that reason (and others) I do not use iron covers on the course. I do, however, use them while transporting my clubs in my Jeep, traveling, etc. (except for my MP69s cause they’re already beat up). No judgement either way though. If you want your clubs to keep resell value then use them.

[JCKH]

hard no

[deadsolid...shank]

Don’t care. Certainly understand people wanting to keep their new clubs in better shape though.

 

My best friend though, covers on his cast irons, including all the wedges. . And it does delay him on occasion trying to find the right club.

[BYK]

I’m over 50 and a hack and use them because I love when my partner has to wait until I clean them with a towel after I chunk a 5 iron 50 metres and I put the cover back on and hop in the cart and move to my ball and repeat the process.

 

awesome

don't really care if anyone uses them

 

but slow play is really great for the game lol

[A.G. Pennypacker]

Do all you headcover guys intentionally not take divots every time you swing? Banging the ground with the iron is going to beat the club up. Simple as that. I don't beat the ground with my driver or putter.

 

When you play a ball off a cartpath do you just cry or faint?

 

If you're dedicated enough to miss the ground intentionally when you swing, then absolutely use iron headcovers. If you're willing to use the irons the way they were designed, to hit down on the ball and take a divot, iron headcovers are just another way to slow down a round.

 

And what is all this "resell" talk? Why not just get fit for the correct clubs in the first place? I don't have to worry about looks or resale value because I bought clubs fit to me.

 

I dunno about you, but I don't play golf on a goat track.

 

And I don't play off the cart path, since I don't do this for a living.

[UNClawgolfer]

Another vote for no...... IMO the laughs from using them far outweigh the protection from dings!

[Big Ben]

Do all you headcover guys intentionally not take divots every time you swing? Banging the ground with the iron is going to beat the club up. Simple as that. I don't beat the ground with my driver or putter.

 

When you play a ball off a cartpath do you just cry or faint?

 

If you're dedicated enough to miss the ground intentionally when you swing, then absolutely use iron headcovers. If you're willing to use the irons the way they were designed, to hit down on the ball and take a divot, iron headcovers are just another way to slow down a round.

 

And what is all this "resell" talk? Why not just get fit for the correct clubs in the first place? I don't have to worry about looks or resale value because I bought clubs fit to me.

Amen! I will gladly take an unplayable.

 

I dunno about you, but I don't play golf on a goat track.

 

And I don't play off the cart path, since I don't do this for a living.

[Big Ben]

Do all you headcover guys intentionally not take divots every time you swing? Banging the ground with the iron is going to beat the club up. Simple as that. I don't beat the ground with my driver or putter.

 

When you play a ball off a cartpath do you just cry or faint?

 

If you're dedicated enough to miss the ground intentionally when you swing, then absolutely use iron headcovers. If you're willing to use the irons the way they were designed, to hit down on the ball and take a divot, iron headcovers are just another way to slow down a round.

 

And what is all this "resell" talk? Why not just get fit for the correct clubs in the first place? I don't have to worry about looks or resale value because I bought clubs fit to me.

 

I dunno about you, but I don't play golf on a goat track.

 

And I don't play off the cart path, since I don't do this for a living.

Amen! I will gladly take a uplayable. No biggie!

[GSDriver]

I'd put our course up against several private and most public courses in the region.

 

We, well I, have play off the cart path if we're playing serious golf and it's better than where had to drop, but only had to like 4 times in 30+ years of golf. Each shot came off nicely too. One battle scar that will be remembered. Like a Seve shot of your own.

 

Play it off the path it's where it lies, if you can :golfer:

[halliedog]

I would never use them, and would ridicule you constantly if you do and we happened to get paired together! But seriously, it's your stuff, do whatever you want with it.

 

Just make sure if you are using them this doesn't happen to you:

[dubbelbogey]

 

Just make sure if you are using them this doesn't happen to you:

 

CPG's post round interviews are always awesome, but on this particular topic I can't help but think of the tape dispenser cozie from this classic SNL piece: https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/anal-retentive-chef/n9695 (worth the entire watch, but 2:50 is the bit I'm talking about.)

[Twism86]

I use covers on my irons when they are in my trunk to keep them from rattling around back there. I take them off before each round.

[A.G. Pennypacker]

^That's like the people that only use them for air travel. The only rattling around they do is when you're actually out walking around or carting with them. They hardly rattle at all during travel.

 

If you don't believe me, throw your clubs in the backseat and listen when you drive; compare that to the sound of the rattling when you're huffing it around the course.

[sdandrea]

Chicks dig bag chatter.......

[Strömsborg]

Iron head covers is like putting plastic bags around the wheels of your car when not driving it.

[chigolfer1]

> @1puttTUT said:

> I'm pretty surprised with all the "yes" responses. Very un-wrx like imo.

 

Agreed, the correct answer is NAY