Golf travel case/cover

[Golferclubs23]

Thoughts on a soft travel cover vs hard travel cover. Planning a trip. Would the hard travel case be overweight? 

[MattM97]

A soft travel case can also be overweight depends what you pack and the bag itself. The ClubGlove bags are light despite the size 

 

I right now have a BigMax Wheeler 3 I got dirt cheap. I just flew and packed my Ping Pioneer cart bag, my 14 clubs, 15 golf balls, 2 pairs of shoes, Club Glove Stiff Arm and all the other small things in my bag. Came out to 43lbs when I weighed it at home so I was good and had weight to spare. 

 

My one issue with the Wheeler 3 is that being soft it can kinda twist if I need to push or pull it around the airport. I did notice a lot of people using the SunMountain ClubGlider and honestly that looks way better with the second set of wheels. I'm going to keep an eye out for one of those one sale. 

[Bob Cat]

Like my Club Glove because it's foldable for the rental car, made in the USA, and tough as nails.

[Golferclubs23]

44 minutes ago, MattM97 said:

A soft travel case can also be overweight depends what you pack and the bag itself. The ClubGlove bags are light despite the size 

 

I right now have a BigMax Wheeler 3 I got dirt cheap. I just flew and packed my Ping Pioneer cart bag, my 14 clubs, 15 golf balls, 2 pairs of shoes, Club Glove Stiff Arm and all the other small things in my bag. Came out to 43lbs when I weighed it at home so I was good and had weight to spare. 

 

My one issue with the Wheeler 3 is that being soft it can kinda twist if I need to push or pull it around the airport. I did notice a lot of people using the SunMountain ClubGlider and honestly that looks way better with the second set of wheels. I'm going to keep an eye out for one of those one sale. 

Thank you

[Golferclubs23]

Just now, Golferclubs23 said:

Thank you

 

44 minutes ago, MattM97 said:

A soft travel case can also be overweight depends what you pack and the bag itself. The ClubGlove bags are light despite the size 

 

I right now have a BigMax Wheeler 3 I got dirt cheap. I just flew and packed my Ping Pioneer cart bag, my 14 clubs, 15 golf balls, 2 pairs of shoes, Club Glove Stiff Arm and all the other small things in my bag. Came out to 43lbs when I weighed it at home so I was good and had weight to spare. 

 

My one issue with the Wheeler 3 is that being soft it can kinda twist if I need to push or pull it around the airport. I did notice a lot of people using the SunMountain ClubGlider and honestly that looks way better with the second set of wheels. I'm going to keep an eye out for one of those one sale. 

I will check one of these out

[Dabetic]

Whole thing doesn't have to be hard, but strong recommend that the top half is a hard shell of sort. Idk why they even make travel bags w soft tops...

[RobS]

I once had a hard travel case.  Never had an issue making weight at the airport but frequently had issues fitting it in rental cars and taxis.  I've flown all over for 15+ years with the same Club Glove Collegiate and stiff arm with zero issues.  If it ever wears out, I'll buy the same thing again.

[mrh64]

I used a hard case once and rental car trunks were a problem. I have a Club glove collegiate now and love it. We've even bought a couple of their rolling duffle bags.

[Ger21]

On 11/15/2023 at 11:16 AM, Dabetic said:

Idk why they even make travel bags w soft tops...

Because they provide more than enough protection, and are much easier to store.

I wouldn't trade my Club Glove for a hard case if you paid me.

[Ger21]

On 11/15/2023 at 7:28 AM, Golferclubs23 said:

Would the hard travel case be overweight? 

It's very easy to hit the airline 50lb limit with any travel bag. I can easily fit 75lbs of stuff in my Club Glove Large Pro bag.

[Righty to Lefty]

On 11/15/2023 at 7:28 AM, Golferclubs23 said:

Thoughts on a soft travel cover vs hard travel cover. Planning a trip. Would the hard travel case be overweight? 

Pay the money and get a club glove and be done with it.  They are expensive, but by the time you get one and realize that that they are the best and have a lifetime warranty you will have spent much more than the cost of one so do yourself a favor and just get one from the start. 

[Golferclubs23]

5 minutes ago, Righty to Lefty said:

Pay the money and get a club glove and be done with it.  They are expensive, but by the time you get one and realize that that they are the best and have a lifetime warranty you will have spent much more than the cost of one so do yourself a favor and just get one from the start. 

This is what I'm thinking. The difference in price between hard and soft is prob $100 but will save so much in future value 

[Golferclubs23]

1 hour ago, Ger21 said:

It's very easy to hit the airline 50lb limit with any travel bag. I can easily fit 75lbs of stuff in my Club Glove Large Pro bag.

Ok something to think about. It always depends on the agent, they just let you through sometimes 

[Righty to Lefty]

3 minutes ago, Golferclubs23 said:

This is what I'm thinking. The difference in price between hard and soft is prob $100 but will save so much in future value 

What is crazy is that even travel bags that seem like they are high quality still don't last. The final straw for me was that I spent $179 on a seemingly quality travel bag and it lasted literally one leg of trip before it had a rip in it.  I think airlines are literally throwing the bags around as I had just taken it out the plastic and it looked like it had been dragged through a gravel pit.

 

Also get the stiff arm because it further reduces the strain on the bag right where they tend to rip and it for some reason also makes the bag feel lighter while you drag it.  

 

Edited November 18, 2023 by Righty to Lefty
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[Ger21]

55 minutes ago, Righty to Lefty said:

The final straw for me was that I spent $179 on a seemingly quality travel bag and it lasted literally one leg of trip before it had a rip in it. 

There's a reason that a club glove costs twice as much as your "seemingly quality" bag. Club Gloves ARE quality bags.

[Golferclubs23]

2 hours ago, Righty to Lefty said:

What is crazy is that even travel bags that seem like they are high quality still don't last. The final straw for me was that I spent $179 on a seemingly quality travel bag and it lasted literally one leg of trip before it had a rip in it.  I think airlines are literally throwing the bags around as I had just taken it out the plastic and it looked like it had been dragged through a gravel pit.

 

Also get the stiff arm because it further reduces the strain on the bag right where they tend to rip and it for some reason also makes the bag feel lighter while you drag it.  

 

Where do you buy the stiff arm from? Is it the long pole? 

[hammergolf]

On 11/15/2023 at 6:28 AM, Golferclubs23 said:

Thoughts on a soft travel cover vs hard travel cover. Planning a trip. Would the hard travel case be overweight? 

I have both. If I’m traveling where space isn’t an issue in the vehicle I use my hard case. If space is a premium I use my softcase since it can collapse very small.

[bcc69]

I was a loyal clubglove user, till i saw my friends SunMountain Club Glider.   I switched and not looking back.  The Club Glider is so easy to pull.  Takes all the strain off your arms and shoulders.

 

[st1800e]

7 hours ago, Golferclubs23 said:

Where do you buy the stiff arm from? Is it the long pole? 

Club glove.  Yes. 

[Golferclubs23]

27 minutes ago, st1800e said:

Club glove.  Yes. 

So club glove everything pretty much 

[slipstitchpass]

Any thoughts on this Taylor Made Performance travel cover?

 

https://www.taylormadegolf.com/Performance-Travel-Cover/DW-TF595.html?lang=en_US

[Tennesseehorn]

Club Glove is the way to go.  Got the Collegiate model (with the pole) in black/black and to make sure my bag isn't poached by someone in a hurry, I had Club Glove emborder my name and college motto on the bag in copper color  lettering!  Looks magnificent!  

 

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[dubbelbogey]

The single best travel tip I ever got was to put the clubs into the bag upside down and to load as many of the heavy items (shoes, extra balls, etc...) down near the wheels of the bags.

 

This shifts the center of gravity down low and makes wheeling the bag around immensely easier - far less weight to bear with your hand and arm. As easy as the Sun Mountain glider system? Probably not, but a huge improvement nonetheless.

 

The added bonus is that clubs are more protected this way, too, as the handle-end is less vulnerable.

[Bob Cat]

21 hours ago, dubbelbogey said:

The single best travel tip I ever got was to put the clubs into the bag upside down and to load as many of the heavy items (shoes, extra balls, etc...) down near the wheels of the bags.

 

This shifts the center of gravity down low and makes wheeling the bag around immensely easier - far less weight to bear with your hand and arm. As easy as the Sun Mountain glider system? Probably not, but a huge improvement nonetheless.

 

The added bonus is that clubs are more protected this way, too, as the handle-end is less vulnerable.

 

I think I like this approach.

[nitram]

22 hours ago, dubbelbogey said:

The single best travel tip I ever got was to put the clubs into the bag upside down and to load as many of the heavy items (shoes, extra balls, etc...) down near the wheels of the bags.

 

This shifts the center of gravity down low and makes wheeling the bag around immensely easier - far less weight to bear with your hand and arm. As easy as the Sun Mountain glider system? Probably not, but a huge improvement nonetheless.

 

The added bonus is that clubs are more protected this way, too, as the handle-end is less vulnerable.

 

 

I've been doing that for years and it has worked exceptionally well. I also take whatever towels I'm planning on using and place between the butt plate of the golf bag and top of the travel bag to eliminate movement.

 

On another note, I once opened my bag and the golf bag had been placed into the travel bag opposite of how I'd originally packed it. There was the customary card from TSA saying they'd inspected the bag.