Iron Covers

[iacas]

I don't use them, but I carry my bag.

I'm getting a set for when I travel - don't want my new forged irons dinging themselves up. But I can't see using them on the course.

My current 962bs are a tiny bit dinged (cast clubs), but my 680s are going to be a tad softer I guess. So... maybe but unlikely.

[gas_can]

I don't use them, but I carry my bag.

I'm getting a set for when I travel - don't want my new forged irons dinging themselves up. But I can't see using them on the course.

My current 962bs are a tiny bit dinged (cast clubs), but my 680s are going to be a tad softer I guess. So... maybe but unlikely.

Small hand towels/washcloths - $.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond attached with rubber bands, also helps protect the shafts and hozels much better than regular iron covers. While traveling that is.

[Ben]

I starting using them after I got my forged Mizunos to the right amount of "banged-upness" as I like to call it. They don't look too new, but from now on they won't get any worse. I use the Club Glove ones that feel like a wetsuit.

[BDR444]

Of course I use iron covers. If you make an investment, why not protect them?

I use http://www.castlebay.com/softexcovers.html these.

[MJonGolf]

I have thought about buying a set of covers everytime I'm in the golf shop but never do. Seems to be just another distraction on the course. I've yet to see anyone else using them.

[BDR444]

I see people using iron covers all the time. The other day I got stuck with a threesome and they all had iron covers as well.

[Everardo]

I probably should, my Mizunos are starting to get banged up. When I travel I wrap a couple of towels around the irons and wedges.

[Esher]

Of course I use iron covers. If you make an investment, why not protect them?

I use http://www.castlebay.com/softexcovers.html these.
Those are the same ones I use.

[Dent]

i find it to be a huge hassle to take them off and put them back on after every shot..

so no I dont use them.

[mikelaw]

its just wrong! :)

[JYB]

i have two sets of these and they're the best! they protect the clubs and look fantastic!

http://thegolfgiftshop.com/ziircoloneir.html

[PuterPutter]

I use iron covers because I buy, sell and trade clubs so much, they need to be kept nice.

I use these Ironarmour (http://www.ironarmour.com/)

[Dub]

Used them on a set of graphite shafted irons I once had.

Realized how dumb I was for doing so as well as the graphite shafted ironsB-)

Don't invision ever using either again.

I can't stand playing with or behind someone who is constantly having to fool around with the things.....misplacing them....taking them off....putting them on.....searching for them........aaaargh!!!!

Evaluate the shot, pull the right club, practice swing, set up on the ball and pull the trigger, wipe the club off and drop it in the bag.

I'll conceed that wood and putter covers are understood nessesities...in other words, "I use them so that makes them okay". Pretty arrogant, ain't I?

Actually, my next bag will have a separate putter well so my putter can be stashed without a head cover and not get marred or beat up. This alone will speed up things nicely for me.

[beisenhauer]

I read on Mizuno's web site that they don't recommend using iron covers with their clubs because they retain moisture. So I don't use them.

[ERC7.5]

I have never used them and had to beg my brother to quit using them. He would take so much extra time taking them off and putting them back on .... just drove me nuts.

I've been thinking about getting some though.....I walk a lot and have a hard time keeping my clubs from making noise clanging against each other. Is this the best way to prevent that?

[benhd1]

I read on Mizuno's web site that they don't recommend using iron covers with their clubs because they retain moisture. So I don't use them.

I also wonder about moisture?? Have thought about them, but never made the leap...invested in newer 3 wheel pull cart instead...bad left shoulder very sore after carrying for just 9 much less 18. Do have a putter cover though, did leave it off once while clubs in the trunk...now have an ugly 'smile' in the face...aarrggghhhh.

[DavidFehertysBike]

Dont use them, though they could be useful for travel. I find club covers in general cumbersome and inefficent. I take off my driver and hyrid covers before the round and leave it in the trunk until after im done. Just drop the club in the bag after the shot and move down the hole. No wasted motions. I dont use a 3-wood all that often so its no problem to keep that one on.

[La Costa Golfer]

I admit I use them because I don't like my stuff scratched and all. It really isn't too difficult to use them...part of the routinue and don't take any time.

Also...when they are in the golf cart...I don't like the idea of the iron head hitting my driver shaft/head and putter head....that is just wrong. So the covers not only protect the iron heads from getting beat...it also protects the driver and putter.

I realize that clubs are tools and are meant to be used...but I don't like them to be beat either.

[DJYoshi]

i use them when I have to pack the bag b/c i'im traveling...lord knows how they treat bags like crap... but recently I started seeing nicks in my shafts..and after dropping $300 on my driver shaft and $70 on my wood and another $100 for my hybrid shaft..and the $230 for the iron shafts..I might start using them full time... but I use the club glove covers when I travel...they're awesome.

[Dub]

Also...when they are in the golf cart...I don't like the idea of the iron head hitting my driver shaft/head and putter head....that is just wrong. So the covers not only protect the iron heads from getting beat...it also protects the driver and putter.

I realize that clubs are tools and are meant to be used...but I don't like them to be beat either.

I understand what you mean. I don't mind my irons clanking around against each other, however, I don't want them banging into my graphite shafted woods. My wood headcovers have long enough "socks" on them to prevent this. I don't have a clue if the new drivers have simular socks or not.

I usually can arrange them in the bag so that they are safe. My current bag is missing some of the full length dividers that helped with this. Ten years old...it's time for a new bag, anyway.B-)

[La Costa Golfer]

I understand what you mean. I don't mind my irons clanking around against each other, however, I don't want them banging into my graphite shafted woods. My wood headcovers have long enough "socks" on them to prevent this. I don't have a clue if the new drivers have simular socks or not.

I usually can arrange them in the bag so that they are safe. My current bag is missing some of the full length dividers that helped with this. Ten years old...it's time for a new bag, anyway.B-)

Wood headcovers are typically long enough...but I don't consider them padded enough to protected from the swinging iron heads that will smack against them. The 'sock' portion can ride up from the jarring of the golf cart....which will expose the shaft.

The full length dividers will not help...as the iron heads are above the top of the dividers...which will allow the heads to swing.

[JSC924]

I use iron covers. I'm sure many of you had your bags fall off the golf cart. I've done that plenty of times. It's not so fun when your bag falls off the golf cart on the cart path....

That's why I use iron covers.

[MasterOfTheBogey]

I think its a bit much for people to be saying that iron covers are to much of a hassle. It takes an extra second to pull the cover and stick it in your pocket. As for placing it back on the iron, I do that while I am walking to my next shot. I always carry the club that I hit with me so I can clean out the grooves, then I stick it back in and pull the next club. I also dont understand why people would be fumbling with the covers and struggling to find the right club as most covers have number tags on the outside.

It really isnt as big of a hassle as some have made it out to be. I dont enjoy the clanking sound of my irons when I walk so that was the main reason I purchased them, and the added protection is just a bonus.

[907golfer12]

I use mine, but only when traveling to protect the club heads

[ChinBo]

I use them. A $5.00 dollar set I got on ebay from Hong Kong.

Pretty nice, have a zippered side. Takes me half a second to take them off, another half second to put them back on. If that is too long for someone, then they can just wait!

[slackhouse]

anybody else get annoyed by the people who are clanking their clubs around when you are trying to putt?

[Gerry18]

I never used before, but when I got my new X-20's I need to protect my investment, so now I use them when traveling to protect the club heads and when they are at home. At the couse they are almost free of covers.

[sandtrap]

its just wrong! :)

I'm with you, one more thing to lose, and a bit metrosexual if you ask me.

[Island Par]

Ever since I got my forged irons, covered all the way, everywhere from travel to green except of course when in use. Gives my caddy a headache though, specially if she misplaces one.

[LottaBalata]

I've used covers on mine since I was a kid. One reason, I feel like they may make them last longer. I guess its a two part reason--I hate it when the clubs bang against each other. Nothing like clubs smacking each other because of a crappy cart path, crappy cart driver, or the bag is starting to get heavy after 13 or 14 holes. Depends on the day.

I don't know, I just like 'em. Neoprene, slide it off, put it in my pocket, take my shot, right back on the club and in the bag. Really takes no time

[DDBowdoin]

I've never really been bother by any dings on the clubs... they certaintly have never affected the performance of the clubs but if they began to I would definately use them. For now its just aesthetic, so I don't feel the need to take that kind of time to take them on and off, also cleaning the club before you put the cover on as to avoid getting dirt or mud inside the actual cover.

[allin]

i find it to be a huge hassle to take them off and put them back on after every shot..

so no I dont use them.

Ditto, I just don't like keeping track of them. Besides if you play in damp and you don't get your clubs dry enough your just trapping moisture.

[joshtpa]

I use them on my woods, hybrids, and putter...And I do put them on after every shot.

[clemsontiger]

They are not worth using. They take up too much room and weight. I would use the towels on your bag and wrap them up and call it a day.

[TK LP]

I use them. If I was using cast clubs, I probably would not bother, but with softer forged irons, I will. I can't think of any occasion when I was slowing anyone down while I removed or replaced them. It certainly doesn't take any longer than with wood or putter covers, and I use them to, for the same reasons. I try to take the best care I can with everything I own, my clubs are no exception. I keep the house painted, and the car waxed too.

[BGPro]

I HATE iron covers!!!! I caddied for 7 years, and I got to a point where I told my golfers that had them that I would take them off and put them in their bag for the duration of their round. It's NOT benefitial to your clubs because they trap moisture, they add weight to your bag, and you lose them often. I play forged clubs and hey... if you're worried about how your equipment looks more than how it plays, you need to re-evaluate your priorities. Besides, don't slam your clubs around and they'll be fine.

[joshtpa]

So glad you were never my caddie.

[ks8829]

My bought my iron used so I don't use head covers, however if I bought a new set or forged irons I definitely buy a set and used them.

I have a putter cover for my Scotty Cameron Newport 2. B-)

My daughter says hi to everyone! :-P

[DDBowdoin]

Simply put, no!

[BGPro]

[QUOTE=joshtpa;163745]So glad you were never my caddie.[/QUOTE


Haha... i probably wouldn't have caddied for you if you didn't let me take em' off the whole time! Diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks I suppose.

[joshtpa]

[QUOTE=joshtpa;163745]So glad you were never my caddie.[/QUOTE


Haha... i probably wouldn't have caddied for you if you didn't let me take em' off the whole time! Diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks I suppose.

All I can say, is that I am glad you stick to your guns.:-)

[RyanR]

I have them, and use them sparingly. I don't like the way they look, and they're kind of a pain to take on and off on a lot of shots. I keep one on my sand wedge, because it's the middle of the three Vokeys in the bag, and I don't want them dinged up too much!

[Magnus]

I use them. $5 at Walmart. Neoprene. Take it off and put it in my left hand front pocket, hit my shot, then back on. Not even as hard to use as a headcover on a wood. Its like second nature now. My driver, 3w, hybrid, and putter all have covers - why not my irons. Oh, none on the vokeys - 'the trusty rusties' I call them.

[BeaSt]

Never. I can see using them for when you travel with ur clubs but i just wrap newspaper around each iron instead of buying a set of iron covers.

But i would never think of using them on the course, they just look tacky. I also like ppl to admire my beautiful set of irons. i dont want them covered by an ugly set of black headcovers!

[Bourbon and Coke]

Don't use them unless I'm transporting them, then I'll wrap the heads in a larger towel so as to keep them all separated.

[polodinks]

i have them on all my irons exept my vokey cause theres nothing it can touch....lol i have the old school black and white striped with the little ball on top.....theyre not a pain to take on and off....makes me feel better cause when im driving the golf cart that banging and clanging isent my clubs

[sleepyEDB]

My irons are 20+ years old...Ping Eye 2's handed down from my grandfather. If they're in this good of shape after 20+ years w/o head covers, I don't really see the need to start using them now.


sleepy

[tazrestling27]

I am thinking about buying them for when I travel and when I get my new clubs.

[TigerCurtis333]

If I buy a new pair of irons, maybe then, but not right now.

[B.K. golfer]

I was using them when I got my new irons this spring, then I stopped when I found out it wasn't cool to use the covers. I've never cared too much what people think and my irons are showing marks from banging together. I usually walk and they don't really do much banging then, when I ride or in my car I will keep the covers on them.

[ks8829]

If my irons were brand new forged irons without a question I would buy iron covers. I bought my irons used so I don't worry about the small ding while walking.

If I were traveling, I would use towels and rubber bands to secure a couple of clubs together in the travel bags.

[JYB]

iron covers are okay for traveling. i've changed my mind after realizing nobody uses them in real life that can actually play.

[amzzk]

People that use iron covers are sad.
Probably bathe with them after every round.

[jaymst]

I don't think I would use them if it were the hard plastic type. I have some soft type and they are very easy to stick in your pocket until after the shot and then put them back on. They are made out of a sponge type material and don't bother me in my pocket at all during my shot.

[herrb]

Do people use them? A friend told me he uses them when on the course so the club heads don't clink against each other and cause scratches. The pro I took lessons with shook his head.

What do people do? Got myself a set of MX-950 + wedges to start with golf. I'm mostly on the driving range still and plan to go on a small nine hole par-3 course that's open to beginners.

Cheers,
Joerg

[wolverine_man]

Unless you are traveling by plane, where your clubs are going to get thrown around a ton, avoid iron covers like the plague.

[wolverine_man]

Nice handicap, by the way. You have to be kidding. :-D

[herrb]

Nice handicap, by the way. You have to be kidding. :-D

:-D well... I don't have one and -- to be honest -- I wouldn't even know how to calculate it... Just started in the game and love practising my swing... the mechanics of it and all. Rest assured, as soon as I have a handicap, I'll post it. :-)

Why would I avoid head covers? I do understand I must not store the clubs with covers on so as to avoid moisture and the resulting corrosion. Is this what you mean?

[wolverine_man]

No, what I meant is that they are silly looking and unprofessional. No doubt, iron covers will cut down on bag chatter, but if you don't ride a cart, your irons will not get nicked up that much and will look pretty new even after several years. I have a set of MP-14 forged blades that I have used nearly every round for the past 13 years and they look mint! If you ride a cart, your results may vary.

[Golfaway]

Why would I avoid head covers? I do understand I must not store the clubs with covers on so as to avoid moisture and the resulting corrosion. Is this what you mean?

Exactly, specially with Mizuno irons as they are forged from soft Carbon steel that will wear out quicker than cast steel irons.

[DavidFehertysBike]

Ive had my AP2's about a year, and they have so many dings and bangs in them they look like they are 10 years old. But it doesnt effect how they play whatsoever, so i think the iron headcovers are kind of a waste. The only reason i use headcovers at all is because a ding or scratch on my woods or hybrids can be distracting with the black glossy finishes on them.

[drewdown]

"•••• no, you get ass kicked for doing something like that!"

http://www.zvents.com/images/internal/8/6/2/4/img_64268_primary.jpg

[enis750]

I'd kick my own a$$ if i was sporting iron covers
show them bad boys off!

[glk23]

Don't get the haters of iron covers. I personally hate the clanking noice and don't want my $700 irons dinged up any more than neccessary. I also notice that almost everyone has covers for their woods and hybrids. To each their own I guess.

[etlreams]

I do use iron covers. Never did until this year, after purchasing the AP1s. I had heard, and witnessed, how easy they ding up and decided I'm going to sport the head covers for a while. Call me a wuss if you will, I just want to keep them looking nice for as long as possible. It's a shame they ding so easily, really.

[lumpuckeroo]

I'd kick my own a$$ if i was sporting iron covers
show them bad boys off!

I like my irons covered, I have some OCD working, I do not like the dings I get when putting them in the bag. I have played forged irons for a long time and I don't like to look at the top line and see a bunch of dings marks.

[Klew]

I use them when I store my clubs and they stay on when I throw them in the car/truck. when I get to the course they come off except the SW one. I keep that on there because I've grabbed my 60° when I really wanted my 54°, now with the cover on I don't make the mistake.

[young-gun21]

I rock covers too...$700 irons are gonna be around for a while, why not keep them as nice as possible. As was mentioned before, covers are stock on woods, hybrids and putters...can someone explain the exception?? Not to mention that if my iron covers are bugging you...you should probably pay attention to your own bag.

[Beantown Beancounter]

have covers for transportation purposes like noted above. I will take them off once on the course, as I am too lazy to take them on and off during a round. Also I would probably lose them if I had them on on the course. Usually every 2 rounds I drop a headcover and have to go back a re-trace my steps to find it...

[etlreams]

Not to mention that if my iron covers are bugging you...you should probably pay attention to your own bag.

Nice...I like that....next time someone gives me a hard time....I'm using this response. Thanks!

[wolverine_man]

I have to wonder how many people with badly dinged irons ride carts. My forged Mizunos, both sets, are not that dinged at all - much less than the MacGregors I just bought, 3rd hand. I worked at a few golf courses in my day and I could always tell by looking at someone's clubs if they walked or rode a cart most often.

In fact, I remember unloading a member's golf clubs when I first started at a country club in college. I asked him if he was riding or walking, and he said I must be new because he always rides. This member had the same irons as I was using, MP-14s, but I could barely recognize them they were so dinged up.

[shades9323]

No, what I meant is that they are silly looking and unprofessional. No doubt, iron covers will cut down on bag chatter, but if you don't ride a cart, your irons will not get nicked up that much and will look pretty new even after several years. I have a set of MP-14 forged blades that I have used nearly every round for the past 13 years and they look mint! If you ride a cart, your results may vary.

How is it "unprofessional" and "silly"?

[DavidFehertysBike]

"•••• no, you get ass kicked for doing something like that!"

http://www.zvents.com/images/internal/8/6/2/4/img_64268_primary.jpg

hahahaha!

[alomar123]

yeah i do, why let my irons hit each other when I can protect them with covers. Its just as "professional" as putting covers on your woods. You pay alot of money for your clubs, protect them

[wolverine_man]

Name me one pro who uses iron covers.

[shades9323]

Name me one pro who uses iron covers.

Do you think funny character headcovers are professional because the pros use them? If I wear shorts to the golf course am I "unprofessional"?

[wolverine_man]

This coming from the an Ian Poulter fan club member. B-) JK. Do all pros use funny head covers? No. Do any pros use irons covers? No. Are shorts unprofessional? Yes. Do I wear them anyways? Yes. Go ahead and use your castle bays and foghed abowdit.

[wolverine_man]

hahahaha!

lols ......... B-)

[shades9323]

This coming from the an Ian Poulter fan club member. B-) JK. Do all pros use funny head covers? No. Do any pros use irons covers? No. Are shorts unprofessional? Yes. Do I wear them anyways? Yes. Go ahead and use your castle bays and foghed abowdit.

So then the head covers are "professional"?

[mc0388]

gay!!!!!!!!!!

[wolverine_man]

No, they are used by pros who are trying to be cute or comical, not professional. Did Bobby Jones or Ben Hogan use a yellow duck head cover?

[T.J.K.]

I have iron covers that go on bag when they are being stored, driving to and from the course, and on an airplane. Don't use them on the course at all. I don't really care about dings honestly. They are just golf clubs. Dings give them character.

[shades9323]

No, they are used by pros who are trying to be cute or comical, not professional. Did Bobby Jones or Ben Hogan use a yellow duck head cover?



I don't know. I am not old enough. Can you say for certain that they never did use a novelty head cover? What constitutes a "professional" headcover anyway?

For the record, I don't use iron covers or novelty covers. I use headcovers for my woods that were made by my wife.

Furthermore none of us are professionals so that should have no bearing on wether or not we use iron covers.

[wolverine_man]

I am certain that they did not. I'd also wager a nice sum that they did not ue Three Stooges head covers either.

[NativeTxn]

I use them when I am transporting my clubs. I usually ride and I'll leave them on even once I've put them on the cart.

As I use the club during the round, I'll usually stick the iron cover in one of my bag pockets so I'm not putting it on and taking it off constantly, though I have put it back on after each shot a few times.

I'll sometimes put them back on for the ride home, but sometimes, I'll leave them off - just depends on how tired/lazy I am after a round.

I usually clean my clubs when I get home after a round or time at the range, dry them with a towel, and leave the iron covers off at least overnight, and usually until I need to transport them again, so that they will dry without having to worry about corrosion or anything like that. I play cast clubs, but you still never know, and if they're just sitting in my house, there is no hurry to stick the iron covers back on anyway.

I will put the cover back on my woods and hybrids after every shot with them.

My thoughts are:

1) A set of irons might typically cost anywhere from $200 - $1,500.

2) Irons are made to hit balls. They are made to hit toward and into the ground.

3) Irons will inevitably get some dings and scratches on on them over time, regardless of whether they are cast or forged.

4) However, why exacerbate the situation and make it easier for them to get beat up when you can put covers on the heads?



As for whether the pros use iron covers of not, who cares?

For one, the caddies walk the clubs, so they are not getting jostled around in the cart during a tournament; therefore, they are less susceptible to dings and scratches. Furthermore, most tour pros can call their company, whether it be TM, Nike, Cally, etc. and get a new set of whatever irons they want for free. Many of them probably have several sets of irons in their equipment trailer anyway.

The natural result of that is that most of them probably don't care whether their irons do get knicked up as they didn't have to pay for them in the first place, and they won't have to pay to replace them either.

If I could get a new set of irons any time I wanted for free just by calling my sponsor, I know I wouldn't care if any of my irons got a big ding in them.


Now, all of that being said, if I walked the courses most of the time, instead of riding, I likely wouldn't use iron head covers, except possibly for transportation to and from the course/range.

[alomar123]

Name me one pro who uses iron covers.

Why would they? Clubs to us are expensive, clubs to them are like tissues. They can get an unlimited amount. If I was a pro Id use new clubs for every major

[iacas]

I also notice that almost everyone has covers for their woods and hybrids.

Irons aren't painted and thus can't chip like metalwoods.

[wolverine_man]

I agree. I made this same remark in a separate thread. Irons don't ting and clank like woods do - just a nice soothing cadence as I walk. They are also not as delicate and presumably don't have graphite shafts that get scratched and cut up.

[enduro]

Iron covers are absolutly lame.

Irons clanging into a metal wood can cause actual damage to the wood. Plus, a driver costs $300.00-$400.00. And it's a throwback to the day when woods were wood and could really chip if knocked around. But can still dent rather easily on the sides and bottom and top. The metal is so thin in most places on the big metal woods that dropping your bag and have a few irons clang into can cause very real damage.

And know this. If you do in fact use iron covers, you are being laughed at by quite a few people. Not that anyone would care. But it's true. Others are in fact making fun of you and snickering when you pop one off or snap it back on after a terrible shot.

[enduro]

Using iron covers is like having a bra/bib on the front of your car. Sometimes the price of dorkiness outweighs the potential benefit.

[glk23]

The last two posts are what I hate about some golfers. How about you worry about your bag and I will worry about mine. Also, since my irons are way shorter than either my driver or 5W, how will they bang into the woods? Man I hate golf snobs.

[enduro]

Also, since my irons are way shorter than either my driver or 5W, how will they bang into the woods? Man I hate golf snobs.

They can bang into the shaft. Also, if the bag falls or is dropped they can bang into them. As well, when in a cart clubs can pop up a bit and potentially hit the Driver. When removing or inserting the iron back into the bag, there is a chance of user error which would cause the heads to clang together.

There's many ways it can happen.

I wasn't trying to be a snob. Just pointing out that the general consensus is they're dorky. Use them of course. Whatever you think is best for you is best. People who are scared the front end of their car will get a ding in it use bras on the front of their cars. But of course, plenty of people see that as overkill and kind of lame. I think a consensus of golfers see covers as out of touch with tradition and etiquette and therefore snub their noses at them. In a lot of ways it's an "are you serious?..." kind of thing to see someone with them. They have no style.

It's like, whats next? Covers for the covers so the covers don't get scratched?

[billysandy]

I would if i had forged irons without a doubt because golf clubs of significant value can be seen as long term investments. The thing that takes value off golf clubs is the amount of dings and how used they looks, and i am sure with use of iron covers, this will minimise bag clatter which just ruins the value of the club. Besides, forged blades that are beaten up look rubbish.

[sean_miller]

I would if i had forged irons without a doubt because golf clubs of significant value can be seen as long term investments. The thing that takes value off golf clubs is the amount of dings and how used they looks, and i am sure with use of iron covers, this will minimise bag clatter which just ruins the value of the club. Besides, forged blades that are beaten up look rubbish.

I used to think that way. I have a set of second hand Apex PCs that, due to a lot of bag chatter, sat in the basement for years. I started playing them last summer (took them to the range mostly) and now use them regularly on the course. One day they may bump my shiny Mizunos to the basement.

[iacas]

The last two posts are what I hate about some golfers. How about you worry about your bag and I will worry about mine.

Hey, people asked, other people gave their opinion. If you don't like discussing these types of things, don't join a forum.

[glk23]

And I gave mine and now you have given yours.

[pshizz]

Golfers now are too concerned about equipment, and the latest technology/fads etc. etc. Iron covers are unnecessary. Thoes little dings don't affect the play of your irons at all. The only thing irons covers do is keep your clubs looking pretty. Honestly, i could care less what the backs of my irons look like. At the end of the day, its the number on the card that matters.

[MMouse]

My wife bought me iron covers for my birthday. I've used them, and still do.

I keep them in my bag and they go on during transport, or if I golf a local course which has some rougher terrain.

During regular play, I find it annoying to take off and keep replacing the cover.

To each their own, for me they have some use during transport etc, but overall I find them a nuisance on the course.

[wolverine_man]

Golfers now are too concerned about equipment, and the latest technology/fads etc. etc. Iron covers are unnecessary. Thoes little dings don't affect the play of your irons at all. The only thing irons covers do is keep your clubs looking pretty. Honestly, i could care less what the backs of my irons look like. At the end of the day, its the number on the card that matters.

Well said.

[Replay]

I admit I use them because I don't like my stuff scratched and all. It really isn't too difficult to use them...part of the routinue and don't take any time.

Also...when they are in the golf cart...I don't like the idea of the iron head hitting my driver shaft/head and putter head....that is just wrong. So the covers not only protect the iron heads from getting beat...it also protects the driver and putter.

I realize that clubs are tools and are meant to be used...but I don't like them to be beat either.

Nicely said. I use iron covers...costs very little...takes little time to remove/replace during a round...provides a huge benefit to the longevity and condition of your clubs!

I use the wetsuit style covers...frequently see people on the range and course using them too!

p.s. I carry my bag. Some people may call it part of the pleasure/tradition of golf etc...but I find it really annoying listening to the clanging of irons in the bag as I walk the course...covers prevent that noise!!

[lumpuckeroo]

I use iron covers, my main reason is I don't like to see dings on the top line of my irons (and maybe a little OCD). But to me the look of the club plays a big part in my confidence in the clubs, and forged irons really show the dings when dropped onto another iron, and usually on the top line.

[Where's the Cart Girl?]

p.s. I carry my bag. Some people may call it part of the pleasure/tradition of golf etc...but I find it really annoying listening to the clanging of irons in the bag as I walk the course...covers prevent that noise!!

Not sure if this was posted already.... I don't use them but I drape the towel thats clipped to my bag around/over them, especially when I walk to combat the noise and damage. In the back of a cart I don't hear it so much, but i still do it.

Plus, when the clubs misbehave you have to be able to let them bang around a while to get them back in line. Individual covers would spoil them and they'd be challenging your authority in no time.

[mhodar13]

Nope, don't use them. Don't have forged irons either, but I can't see myself using covers ever for irons. Plus, I hate the look of iron covers anyway.

[Ash1974]

I carry and had them two years ago when I took up golf, the nice ones with a zip, just to stop the clanking when carrying but they got on my nerves after a while taking them on and off so they are at the back of the garage :-)

[Happy Dragon]

Not making a judgement, just an observation. I have never seen a good player use iron covers.

I don't mind the nicks, dings, scrapes because they make your clubs unique and only yours. It's your own signature or fingerprint. The thing I like most is the dime-sized mark on the center of the clubface you earn if your consistently hit solid shots. Still working on that.:-D Wish me luck on my 3 iron.

[Replay]

Plus, when the clubs misbehave you have to be able to let them bang around a while to get them back in line. Individual covers would spoil them and they'd be challenging your authority in no time.

lol. good one!

[lobsterzilla]

I'm with you, one more thing to lose, and a bit metrosexual if you ask me.

so the 40 scotty covers in your avatar isnt metro ... but 10 black wetsuit type sleeves is ... ?

interesting

[sandtrap]

so the 40 scotty covers in your avatar isnt metro ... but 10 black wetsuit type sleeves is ... ?

interesting

Who let my wife on here? Bring up something I said 6 months ago?

A collection of scotty cameron putters with collectable scotty cameron covers in my office is hardly the same as little wet suits for your irons

You deserve your little iron condoms.

And for the rest of you I'm willing to bet Tiger no longer drives a Buick.
Hell I'd drive one for free.

[Happy Dragon]

Who let my wife on here? Bring up something I said 6 months ago?

A collection of scotty cameron putters with collectable scotty cameron covers in my office is hardly the same as little wet suits for your irons

You deserve your little iron condoms.

And for the rest of you I'm willing to bet Tiger no longer drives a Buick.
Hell I'd drive one for free.

Ha ha ha. This shit is funny!

[Jcp907]

I use club covers. Not so much for the protection of the clubheads, but more as antitheft. I have removed all of my branded head covers, and replaced with less expensive branded covers, or no brand at all. Ram Driver head cover for driver, and plain black neoprene for irons. I don't leave my clubs often, but I believe a theif won't risk it if they believe the clubs aren't worth much.

[Greg]

Ive got covers for my driver and 3 wood, it would be just a pain taking covers off all my irons every time i used them, esp my pw which i use the most often of any club probably except putter as I dont hit many gir's and use the pw to chip with and for basically any shot inside of 100 yards. If eovers had been included, i might have used them but wouldnt pay extra for covers.

[Jcp907]

Not making a judgement, just an observation. I have never seen a good player use iron covers.

I don't mind the nicks, dings, scrapes because they make your clubs unique and only yours. It's your own signature or fingerprint. The thing I like most is the dime-sized mark on the center of the clubface you earn if your consistently hit solid shots. Still working on that.:-D Wish me luck on my 3 iron.

Happy, I don't know Ben, but based on his handicap, and his posts on this forum, he would be considered a good player that has used iron covers. No idea if he still uses them, but the quote below is from page 1 of this thread.

I starting using them after I got my forged Mizunos to the right amount of "banged-upness" as I like to call it. They don't look too new, but from now on they won't get any worse. I use the Club Glove ones that feel like a wetsuit.

[NativeTxn]

Who let my wife on here? Bring up something I said 6 months ago?

A collection of scotty cameron putters with collectable scotty cameron covers in my office is hardly the same as little wet suits for your irons

You deserve your little iron condoms.

And for the rest of you I'm willing to bet Tiger no longer drives a Buick.
Hell I'd drive one for free.

He may not drive one in his personal life, but during the PGA Championship, they showed Tiger and Steve Williams drive up to Tiger's parking spot in a Buick. And Tiger was in the driver's seat.

[zanga254]

Only for travel.