OT - Golf Travel Bags

[Husky Pete]

I need to get an airline travel bag for my clubs. The big difference seems to be between hard-sided vs. soft-sided bags. Any recommendations?

 

[ibleedhuskyblue]

Dont get a soft one (or soft sided), the protection isnt there.
Ive seen too many guys clubs snap (especially at the hosel) because of mistreatment in travel.
it costs more, but the hard shell is 100% better

 

[FDNY99]

I have a Tour Trek (Golfsmith brand) softsided travel bag. It has served me well since I bought it 5 years ago(I make a yearly trip to Myrtle Beach, and 1 other trip a year with the bag). One thing I STRONGLY recomend is buying the Club Glove Stiff Arm. It will prevent your driver being destroyed if your clubs get tossed during your trip.

 

[storrsbred1]

Another advantage to the hardshell is one can use extra space inside the shell like a suitcase.

However, it does have some disadvantages also. One is the weight and another is it is cumbersome. I have one and once when I got to my destination the only way I could fit it into the rental car was to put it kitty corner in the back seat and have someone sit on it/around it. Very uncomfortable. A third disadvantage is if you are going with others and they have golf bags also, it can be difficult to get all of them into a car.

 

[businesslawyer]

I've used a soft side bag for years, and never had any difficulty. As stated above, if you go this route get the stick that protects your driver, and pack warm up jackets and other clothes around the heads of the clubs to provide added protection.

Is it as safe as a hard side? Of course not. But I've probably made 20 flights with it, and haven't had an issue to date.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

I've had a soft side bag for years. Made about 10 or so trips with it. Never a problem. Always was able to stuff clothes in there as well.

 

[Husky Pete]

Thanks for the input. The internet is an amazing thing.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Some people think these bags are pretty good, and they're supposed to come really cheap.

 

[FrostyNuggets]

Been going to Myrtle Beach and Orlando for 12 years. Used a soft shell bag for 3 years, until the sombitches at Delta snapped my driver and kinked the shaft of my putter. Have used an SKB hard shell case ever since.

Hard shell cases can be a hassle in rental cars, past couple years I have had good luck shipping in advance to the resort.

 

[Waquoit]

Hard shell. That's how the OJ got rid of the bloody knife.

 

[Doggie Style]

I've had a soft side bag for years. Made about 10 or so trips with it. Never a problem. Always was able to stuff clothes in there as well.

The clothes idea always worked, that was my move until the airlines started weighing everything. Then it wasn't worth stuffing it all in one bag. God Damm Bin Laden!!!!

 

[Doggie Style]

Didn't expect so many posts on this topic.... Perhaps a Boneyard golf tournament?????????

 

[J187Money]

I've always used soft side bags. 30+ trips. Never one problem. But I usually have priority status with the airlines. Maybe that helps with damage.

 

[rich1122]

Would recommend that you check out Fed Ex instead of using the airlines. I heard that they do a good job getting the clubs to you wherever you are.. Last time the airlines were a rip off and I had to sign a waiver that said that they would not pay for damages to the clubs.

 

[ArizonaHusky]

cLUBGLOVE IS THE BEST, HAND'S DOWN

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

Didn't expect so many posts on this topic.... Perhaps a Boneyard golf tournament?????????

I would be down for a BY golf outing.

 

[rich1122]

I would be down for a BY golf outing.

I am in

 

[Chin Diesel]

Lot's of good opinions and options.

For me, bottom line is that if I have the room, I'm using the hard case. If I know I'm pinched, it's the soft bag and as much protection for the head as possible. The head is real sensitive and susceptible damage from direct impact.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

Lot's of good opinions and options.

For me, bottom line is that if I have the room, I'm using the hard case. If I know I'm pinched, it's the soft bag and as much protection for the head as possible. The head is real sensitive and susceptible damage from direct impact.

Are we still talking about golf bags here?

 

[businesslawyer]

Are we still talking about golf bags here?

LMAO. What a great line

 

[Chin Diesel]

Are we still talking about golf bags here?

Yeah. Looking back at my post I went off on a bit of tangent and starting talking more about the clubs than travel bags.

But the main purpose of the travel bag is to protect what's inside of it. Some baggage handlers treat the equipment more roughly than others and the clubs- especially the driver can be sensitive.

My current driver has a 46 inch long shaft weighing 50 grams and has a 460cc head. Pretty top heavy. What might seem like a glancing blow to the head of the club can cause a lot of monetary damage. Gotta protect the equipment as best as possible.

 

[businesslawyer]

Yeah. Looking back at my post I went off on a bit of tangent and starting talking more about the clubs than travel bags.

But the main purpose of the travel bag is to protect what's inside of it. Some baggage handlers treat the equipment more roughly than others and the clubs- especially the driver can be sensitive.

My current driver has a 46 inch long shaft weighing 50 grams and has a 460cc head. Pretty top heavy. What might seem like a glancing blow to the head of the club can cause a lot of monetary damage. Gotta protect the equipment as best as possible.

You are so off base my friend. Read your prior post again and think double entendre. LOL.

 

[mets1090]

Geez reading that I thought he did it on purpose and now that it's been pointed out he still doesn't realize it. Outstanding.

 

[mauconnfan]

I need to get an airline travel bag for my clubs. The big difference seems to be between hard-sided vs. soft-sided bags. Any recommendations?

http://www.bagboycompany.com/c-8-travel-covers.aspx

T-10 Bag Boy is the best deal for the money........soft body hard top and never had an issue...............

 

[Chin Diesel]

Geez reading that I thought he did it on purpose and now that it's been pointed out he still doesn't realize it. Outstanding.

I'm talking about this. Don't know where you're going off-track.

http://www.tgw.com/customer/categor...ferralID=23948509-546b-11e1-a1f9-001b2166c2c0