Do you guys use iron headcovers? Do I need them?

[Daniel]

Hey guys,
I am a beginner and trying to buy things that I need for golf.
I have recently bought a carry back with 14 dividers, so they might not be needed.
But, I am still wondering if they are useful.
Thanks in advance.
Daniel

[jvincent]

They are definitely not "required" since all they do is prevent dings on the irons. This is usually only a problem for forged clubs.

[OutOfTheRough]

They also prevent bag chatter when walking with your bag over your shoulders !!! The main reason why i'm looking into them.

[sillywilly]

they also slow down the pace of play and annoy everyone in your 4some (in my experience.. I had them )

[OutOfTheRough]

How long can it possibly take to put a cover on, or take it off.... If that slows the pace of play, there's some problems. You can even put it on as your walking....

[Bouche]

lmao silly....maybe the guys you play with but ya if you are a golf hoe....you will likely want them LOL

[sillywilly]

most of my friends are anal though. They can't wait 2 seconds for anything. Its all about finishing in 3 hours LOL. I pretty much do whatever i want, play however i want and to hell with what they think. They have a problem with me playing two balls.. find another FC or pay for my rounds so you can tell me what to do and what not to do but if I'm paying.. I'm playing (how ever i want)

[Kilroy]

Hmmm.

[maximus]

Hey guys,
I am a beginner and trying to buy things that I need for golf.
I have recently bought a carry back with 14 dividers, so they might not be needed.
But, I am still wondering if they are useful.
Thanks in advance.
Daniel

Oops, guess I should have checked this group before posting almost the exact same question in General. I'll direct traffic this way.

My situation: Ping G10s, soon to be Ogio Edge Carry Bag. I typically use a pull cart, but for par 3s, or 9 holes I might sling 'em. I am on the fence whether to bother with the iron headcovers.

[jvincent]

The G10s are not forged so there is no need for iron headcovers.

Even if they were forged I would say don't bother.

[kerisb]

Just something else to take off and forget somewhere, then have to go looking for!! Might be a good idea when they are rattling around in the trunk of your car, but on the course I take all my head covers off and put them inside my bag till the game is over!!

[maximus]

Just something else to take off and forget somewhere, then have to go looking for!! Might be a good idea when they are rattling around in the trunk of your car, but on the course I take all my head covers off and put them inside my bag till the game is over!!

I like this idea.

Anyone have a set of headcovers they aren't using, or perhaps a partial set? I actually found a few covers in my basement... black neoprene, missing 4, 7, and something for my loft wedge (I don't think any of the sets include three wedge covers... just P and S).

[big mac]

Just something else to take off and forget somewhere, then have to go looking for!! Might be a good idea when they are rattling around in the trunk of your car, but on the course I take all my head covers off and put them inside my bag till the game is over!!

By doing that with all your clubs Kerry--don't you get "ring around the collar" That's what I call it on Dianes clubs. A nice set of Wilson's Graphite with the shafts all scratched and nicked where her irons knock against them in the bag. Driver/3 and 5 wood. I keep telling her but........

[Golfnutz]

You've just spent hundreds of dollars on new clubs and you are asking if you should be protecting them? The answer of course is YES. If it pisses of someone in your group then keep doing it and it may affect there game. They are your clubs, protect them.

[Skiddlydidly]

If I had expensive forged clubs I wouldn't hesitate to use them.

[Kiwi]

I did not for the first few years then a buddy said I should. No special irons but metal on metal still wears and the noise is a pain in the a***. I have the dividers too and with the push cart there is not too much clickity clack but if I was carrying then they would be banging all the time. I try to wash my clubs ever round or two depending on the dirt I dig up and if it was particularly messy I will rinse out my covers as well. Sell them real cheap at GT and I am sure at NB's too. Biggest point to remember is not to store clubs with them on unless both are completely dry. If not then go to the "how do I remove the rust" thread....I just put the covers on a boot drying rack and over a vent... in 20 min they are dry. May be too labour intensive for some, but why not protect your toys?

[young_modern]

I don't know anyone who uses them. I wouldn't bother if I were you.

[macspesh]

They look pretty cool, but it's just another widget to loose imho.
When I'm focused on my upcoming shot, it breaks my rythm to stop, pull off the head cover...oops, just fell off my bag, have to walk back ten paces to pick it up etc.
After I forgot my putter cover on the green for a 4th time (just had to run back a few yds to get it) I had enough and tossed it in the trash...very tedious. The 3-putts may have had something to do with the frustration too.

[maximus]

They look pretty cool, but it's just another widget to loose imho.
When I'm focused on my upcoming shot, it breaks my rythm to stop, pull off the head cover...oops, just fell off my bag, have to walk back ten paces to pick it up etc.
After I forgot my putter cover on the green for a 4th time (just had to run back a few yds to get it) I had enough and tossed it in the trash...very tedious. The 3-putts may have had something to do with the frustration too.

In the trash? Geeze, too bad, I'm looking for a putter cover .

[macspesh]

The cover was ugly anyways, guaranteed you wouldn't have liked it. That's how I rationalized it

[Golfbum]

They look pretty cool, but it's just another widget to loose imho.
When I'm focused on my upcoming shot, it breaks my rythm to stop, pull off the head cover...oops, just fell off my bag, have to walk back ten paces to pick it up etc.
After I forgot my putter cover on the green for a 4th time (just had to run back a few yds to get it) I had enough and tossed it in the trash...very tedious. The 3-putts may have had something to do with the frustration too.

Why not leave your putter cover on top of your bag or driver when you are on the green?

[macspesh]

Why not leave your putter cover on top of your bag or driver when you are on the green?

I did leave it on the bag but the wind must've knocked it off. I just found it to be a distraction when I just wanted to get off the green. Patience is a vitue and I can't say I'm a very virtuous guy.

[BogeyGolf]

I don't use them.

[Kiwi]

Bet if you took a poll you'd find the above answers split along "age" lines. Those of us who are not planning to keep the clubs for very long would go for a "NO" where as those of us who may be happy with our clubs and hope to hang onto them for a while would be in the "YES" camp. I'm in the latter group as I bought my clubs as my retirement gift. Did not expect to play as much as I do but I still hope to hang onto these clubs for a long time and will protect them however I can.

[mpare]

I've been playing for more than 45 years with forged clubs. The irons will survive without protective covers. There is another thing you should know. The iron covers will quickly identify you, rightly or wrongly, as a newbie to the game.

Welcome to the game, by the way, and have fun.

[Sakuraba]

I enjoyed the photo of Woody Austin's bag in the July issue of Golf Magazine. That bag (and particularly his irons) looked like they had been to war.