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.

What are the covers for golf clubs called?

Headcovers provide essential protection for your clubs. Most importantly, they prevent the clubheads from getting damaged in transport, especially when they bang against each other on the cart when riding along bumpy terrain. Headcovers also keep clubs safe and clean while in storage, guarding against dust and debris.

Should you use golf club covers?

You should definitely put covers on your irons if you’re worried about damage. Iron covers are far more beneficial for golfers who carry their clubs on their back in a carry bag, or drive a motorised cart – as opposed to golfers who carry their clubs in a push cart during a round.

Are club head covers necessary?

Yes, golf club head covers are necessary. They’ll save your golf clubs from many unwanted dings and help you avoid repair or replacement costs. Head covers also offer you the chance to show off your style on the golf course.

Do I need putter cover?

A putter cover helps safeguard your putter from the wear and tear it is likely to suffer due to scratches from other equipment in the bag. They are specially designed to safeguard your putter. The putter cover not only protects your putter but also gives it a stylish look.

Does anyone use iron covers?

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.

Should I use a putter cover?

Do golf clubs 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.

What is the point of club covers?

Protection. Golf club head covers are designed to protect the heads and shafts of your woods from damage that can occur when the clubs jostle around in your bag. Whether you carry your clubs, pull them on a cart or attach them to a power cart, some jostling is inevitable.

Do pro golfers use iron covers?

Iron. Covers. For the last nine years, Rai has played professionally across the world, and at every stop along the way, he’s brought his covers with him. They are leather and canvas, all (gulp) eight of them, and yes, they do help to keep his clubs in fine shape.