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Ok so I'm getting the AP2's and everyone is telling me to get club covers because they're going to get all ding'd up in my bag. (first time forged player)

The problem is - I've always given people a hard time who have club covers on their irons.. idk..call me an a**hole I just do

But I know I'll be upset if I start seeing my irons getting beat up.

Some insight? Do they get that bad if you don't cover them?

I know this is a stupid thread but figured someone else out there was thinking it too

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Do you think that hitting with them won't cause them to get marked up? All it would take is one shot where there is a small stone in the ground and you have a ding. Covers won't help "playing damage". Might as well leave it go.
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Here is an entertaining thread about iron covers ( forged irons and dings ). As you will see opinions vary. Personally, I cannot stand them but to each their own. They will get dinged (but will not impact performance) and only you know it that will be an issue.

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I'm sure you're going to have better resale value if you keep them protected with headcovers. Instead of being a 7, without headcovers they'd probably be a 5. I use headcovers for my irons and I think it was a great choice. I can't stand hearing the clank and rattle in my bag while I'm driving the golf cart.

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Putting covers on your irons is the golf equivalent of wearing wearing black socks with shorts and sandals.

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Putting covers on your irons is the golf equivalent of wearing wearing black socks with shorts and sandals.

Thanks, I just spit water all over my computer monitor…although I couldn’t agree more.

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I'm tellin ya I agree completely - I heckled my bro-in-law so bad he threw them in the garbage.. It's going to be like buying new shoes.. I'll worry about every nick and ding for a couple rounds then I'll just not care anymore

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3 hybrid Vokey SM 56 #1 putter Pro V1/Pro V1x

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Putting covers on your irons is the golf equivalent of wearing wearing black socks with shorts and sandals.

yes the golden rules

1) Never ever wear socks with sandals. 2) Never use iron head covers.
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Putting covers on your irons is the golf equivalent of wearing wearing black socks with shorts and sandals.

Do you think that hitting with them won't cause them to get marked up? All it would take is one shot where there is a small stone in the ground and you have a ding. Covers won't help "playing damage". Might as well leave it go.

Amen to all of the above. and one more thing...

I think iron covers belong right up there with the fishing pole (ball retriever)

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Amen to all of the above. and one more thing...

omg i couldnt agree more, people ask me to "borrow my ball retriever" and im like, eww no i dont carry one of those.

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i only use iron covers when i'm packing my clubs to travel. other than that it takes way too long to see people select a club...pull the cover off..then realize they pulled the wrong club b/c they put the wrong cover on the wrong club...then search for the right club...put the covers back on..etc.
the only things that stay covered during my round are the woods, hybrid & putter.
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I don't know if it was mentioned in the other thread linked earlier, but I would think the neoprene covers could trap moisture and actually promote decay of the club that way. Also a bag with many dividers will help somewhat with the clubs clanking together in the bag. Considering normal play will account for most of the clubs damage, I don't think covers are worth the hassle and the funny looks and comments. I just bought my first set of forged irons with nice shiny chrome and they already have scratches on the soles and faces. I have to remember that they are meant to be used and aren't for show.

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I want some, but not for protection, but for bag clatter. I do hate that noise. However I am a "ready" golfer. Having a head cover will not slow me down. Now that I see I will not be in the "cool" crowd I may have to reconsider. Also I figure they will last about 2 rounds, I'll lose n eand take em all off. Oh well they are already ordered.

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I want some, but not for protection, but for bag clatter. I do hate that noise. However I am a "ready" golfer. Having a head cover will not slow me down.

Be a leader, not a follower. Do what you makes you happy.

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I use covers for my irons and have never heard anyone joke about it. Not that I care anyways, as long as I get relief from the clatter it's all good. They are all numbered, so I never risk picking the wrong club. It does not take me any longer than it would if I didn't use covers. We cover up all our woods and driver, I don't see why irons should be a problem covering up.

I've got forged irons, but don't worry about marks, I just want to remove the clatter.

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Be a leader, not a follower. Do what you makes you happy.

Don't worry about that. I wear sock with sandals, but only in the winter when it cold (50*) outside.

In my bag are
Hibore XLS 10.5*
Hibore XLS 22* 3i Hybrid
TA7 irons 3-PW, SW
CG11 60* LW VP #5 putter.

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NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Putting covers on your irons is the golf equivalent of wearing wearing black socks with shorts and sandals.

Having "bag dings" is a "badge of honor" amoung forged iron players.

Besides, the AP2's aren't completely forged anyway, but that is neither here nor there. Also, you're gonna spend a bunch of money on those clubs, let people see them when you are on the first tee instead of those stupid golf club condoms! Welcome to the club!
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