Golf travel covers. Would like some advice on a economical cover that protects clubs well.

L[Deactivated] on 02/12/2018 - 14:08

Hi,I am a long time member, but have been a little timid in posting.. so my apologies for that. I read all the forums, and the advice is great.

I was hoping for any advice regarding golf travel covers. We have played for about 5 years and finally got our custom fit clubs last year. Not very cheap, and we really like them, so we are keen to protect them on their first flight.

The prices seem to range from about $80 right up to $800 (eek!). Obviously it is the covers that are branded that are most expensive, eg Titleist, Taylormade, Callaway etc.

My question is it worth paying extra for a expensive travel cover… are are that much better? How much padding do you need? Since some come with a metal plate to protect your longest club (stiff arm), which would be the driver… if a bag doesn't have one, is the driver head likely to snap on loading and unloading by baggage handlers? I was hoping to spend $150-$200. We want to pack our current bags inside,so we aren't looking for travel bags that you play with. Is a cheaper cover able to do the job?

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  • Nugs on 02/12/2018 - 14:11

    MacGyver it.
    bubble wrap, then a sheet (or two) of corrugated iron and lots of gaffer tape.
    .

    • [Deactivated] on 02/12/2018 - 15:07

      Yes, planning on bubble wrap and lots of tape, any idea on which bag? The ProFx seems to get good reviews. As does the Bagbuddy and the Maxifly. Any thoughts?

  • original15 on 02/12/2018 - 16:29

    remove driver heads (and woods if you can)
    Check out stores for hard shell travel bags, i havent traveled with mine yet but most people seem to recommend a hard shell or at least hybrid (soft body, hard top). Golf clearance outlet had full hard shell covers for $130 a few months back, but cant see any on their site right now.
    If you end up going with a soft travel bag, people recommend getting those travel shafts/arms that protect the clubs

    • [Deactivated] on 03/12/2018 - 01:15

      Great advice thank you. Some reviews have said that the hard cases are heavy and difficult to lift on and off baggage counters and carousels? A soft case might be the better choice? I just have these images of baggage handlers tossing our clubs forward into the plane, and snap goes the driver!

      • original15 on 03/12/2018 - 14:58

        If you’re in the eastern(ish) suburbs of melb and want to see how heavy it is fully loaded feel free to let me know, the hard case doesn’t add on that much extra weight compared to weight of the bag and clubs themselves.
        I too worried about a soft, but my hard case is mostly used for storage of the sticks in the garage..supposedly can’t keep them in the living room now the toddler is moving and climbing lol

  • KBZ on 02/12/2018 - 16:41

    My father travels a lot and quite often with his clubs.
    A good travel bag helps make a lot of difference, you don't need a super expensive one unless IMO you're packing PXGs or are a tour player or travel often with clubs, or you plan on travelling a lot spring for a hardshell as investment.
    So spring for a soft shell travel case with a back bone travel cover (https://www.amazon.com/Bag-Boy-Backbone-Travel-Support/dp/B0… stuff like this)
    And use string and tie your clubs together to stop them rattling and will also reduce vertical compression.

    Removing the driver and other metal wood heads as well.

  • [Deactivated] on 03/12/2018 - 01:17

    Ok, those are good tips thank you! Will check out the Bag Boy covers.

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