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degoins · 08-02-2007, 02:24 AM

I can show you a year old set that didn't have covers and a 2 year old set that did and theres no comparison as to how less banged up the 2 year old set is. Maybe you drive easier around the course or your cart paths are maintained better, who knows but with the way I drive and the ones I ride with and the bumpiness of the paths I'll stick with my covers.

Foster4 · 08-02-2007, 03:25 AM

yes carts will bang your clubs...when i get a digi cam i will post pics of my clubs...5-6 years and still great condition....i really can't name one golfer or anyone i have seen playing that uses head covers on all the clubs.

300Yards · 08-02-2007, 12:03 PM

I have an uncovered iron set, that would make you all cringe if you saw them! Oh, their bad..so bad..but that is an OLD set.. I can tell you all, that every mark on my clubs, is from bag clatter. I don't count the face scrathes, cause the balls do that.. I currently keep mine all covered, even my new puttter I just got. For me, it just depends on where I play at. My home course, just riding around, will bang up your clubs nicely, because of how rough it is! Other courses, I may leave off the iron covers, if it's a smoother place. They do protect your clubs, depending on the covers you get. Mine for instance, are thick, Neoprene water proof slip on covers. Not only do they keep them in nice shape, but there is no clang sounds when I ride, and they keep the clubs from geting wet in the rain. It only takes me half a second to remove the cover, and maybe a second to put it back on. I don't get why people say it takes so long to do! Honestly, people need to slow down on the golf course anyway.. it is a slow sport, that requires you to use your brain, more than your muscles. If having head covers slows you down a bit, so what? Use that extra second to analyze what you need to do. I've played with plenty of people who cover their clubs, and I think the whole trend is growing, as I see more and more people doing it. It's not going away any time soon. In my experince, it is logical, makes a difference, and never have I had anyone complain about me taking to long to tee off. I like my clubs to stay in good shape. I don't mind marks from playing.. but getting marks and pecks just from driving around? That sucks!

On a side note: The plastic covers, that snap in place, over your club heads suck! The clasps wear out quickly. Get the Neoprene ones, that slip on. (Neoprene is diver suit material. Just look for black covers, and it's probably them.)

nic113 · 08-03-2007, 02:25 PM

i only have one cover which a friend gave me for my 5 wood lol. i Only started a month ago and my clubs didnt come with covers but im probably going to buy some for my woods to keep them protected.

Jamin21 · 08-03-2007, 06:40 PM

You make some good points 300, but I only care if they'll make me play better!

Seriously though, with my new set of clubs due to arrive sometime this week I've been tossing up the pros and cons of iron covers. I was leaning towards getting some and using them only between actual play. But I'm sure I'll try all options and see how much it annoys me to use them during a round.

300Yards · 08-03-2007, 07:17 PM

If nothing else, just get some in case you decide to store your clubs. They do a wonderful job of preventing surface rust.

Jamin21 · 08-03-2007, 07:28 PM

Sounds like a good idea, but I'll have to shoot myself if my clubs ever need storage! They'll require a lot of use to get good value for money out of them! Lucky golf is such a great game. I'm sure i'll struggle through it somehow.

Foster4 · 08-03-2007, 07:31 PM

swinging through turf at 100+ mph with some pebbles around...or in your bag with steal hitting steal i think 100 mph swing with pebbles and turf and sand will do more dmg just my bit of common sense tho...if you ride alot might help but if your a walker its annoying ...your clubs shouldn't dmg from just walking...

degoins · 08-03-2007, 10:19 PM

I don't swing my clubs backwards to hit the ball. The face and the sole should be the only thing getting marked up while playing, the covers protect everything else. I agree, covers aren't for everyone but saying that the clubs recieve no damage without them just isn't true. I'm not trying to convert anyone, it's just my choice to use them.