Are golf club head covers necessary?

Are golf club head covers necessary?

Head covers are not required, and most avid golfers use covers only for their driver, fairway woods, hybrid clubs and putter. However, there are also special covers for irons and a large variety of styles for all golf clubs.

Why do people not use iron covers?

Oh and by the way, iron covers can lead to greater rust so how much are you really protecting them in the first place? They’re also extra faff as you’re bound to drop one or lose one completely and end up running back around the golf course looking for it.

Do iron head covers cause rust?

3. They may actually cause your clubs to rust. Some experts say that unless you clean and dry your irons before putting the cover on, the covers trap moisture and promote surface deterioration.

Do PGA players use iron covers?

This is not limited to recreational golfers, either. Aaron Rai, a two-time Euro Tour winner who just secured his PGA Tour card last month, uses iron covers, a jarring sight for a tour pro.

How do you protect forged irons?

To best maintain the appearance of Mizuno woods and irons:

1. Remove headcovers after playing (irons only).
2. Keep the cavity and grooves dry with a soft towel.
3. Apply a thin coat of lubricant oil to club heads.
4. Avoid storage in extreme temperatures.

Which golf clubs should have covers?

United States Golf Association rules allow for as many as 14 clubs in your golf bag. Fewer clubs are permitted. Head covers are not required, and most avid golfers use covers only for their driver, fairway woods, hybrid clubs and putter.

Who uses iron covers on tour?

Aaron Rai
The Englishman explains why he is one of the only players on Tour to use iron covers. Aaron Rai has explained that he still uses iron covers to “appreciate the value” of what he has after the Englishman has vowed to keep using them during his first full season on the PGA Tour.

How can I protect my irons?

Here are eight easy ways to take care of your golf clubs.

1. Store your golf clubs properly.
2. Never put your golf clubs away when wet.
3. Use a golf towel.
4. Use head covers on your woods.
5. Clean the club heads between plays.
6. Don’t forget to clean the grips.
7. Regularly inspect the grips for wear and tear.

Do golf drivers come with headcovers?

Every driver, fairway wood and utility club come with headcovers these days and it would seem reasonable to assume that they were designed to keep the heads of those clubs looking shiny and new so that they can perform their best.

Do forged irons wear out?

Many new models are made from carbon steel, meaning you can use them for many years if you so desired. But while irons may not ‘wear out’ in a physical sense after 10-plus years to the point they are unusable, they will certainly be left for dead when it comes to technological advancements.

Are iron head covers bad for your golf clubs?

Iron covers lead to rust unless you’re VERY diligent about taking them off and cleaning the heads after every round. Even on non-rainy days moisture can get into the covers from the clubs and will cause issues when you put them back on. They also slow pace of play.

Do iron head covers lead to rust?

February 10, 2017 at 03:04 PM Iron covers lead to rust unless you’re VERY diligent about taking them off and cleaning the heads after every round. Even on non-rainy days moisture can get into the covers from the clubs and will cause issues when you put them back on.

Why shouldn’t you use iron covers?

Iron covers lead to rust unless you’re VERY diligent about taking them off and cleaning the heads after every round. Even on non-rainy days moisture can get into the covers from the clubs and will cause issues when you put them back on. They also slow pace of play. That’s the logic stuff…the real answer to why you shouldn’t use them?

Do You Say No to headcovers?

Say no to headcovers it mostly leads to slow play cause of people cleaning there club before they put it back in the bag or they can’t find it lol Please sign in to comment