Iron Covers

[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.

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. 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 ... ?

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.