Testers Wanted: 2023 MGS Forum Test: Ship Sticks Travel!

While I do not have any current trips planned I am very excited to have this testing opportunity brought to the Forum. I have done a lot of travelling with my clubs and the airlines are not the most ideal at the best of times. A lot of extra cautions taken and while I have never had damaged clubs or issues, having to lug a big bag around of clubs is far less  than ideal. 

I drag my Club Glove Last Bag through the airport, but this is getting old at my age! 

Sounds like some of the guys heading to the MGS meetup need to apply!

Interesting test, will definitely be following the results. 

Use them all the time. No brainer, particularly if you pay for checked luggage. recommend 

Heading to Hilton Head for the July 4th week.  With all the luggage ++, the rental car gets very crowded.  Ship Sticks would fix that.  I'd love to try it.  

I’m military. Any time I go TDY I take my clubs. Id love to give it a test run. 

The social media requirement makes this test an interesting one. While I don’t have any golf trips that require air travel in the near future, the results of this test should help with that decision when I do. Good luck to all those who apply and, enjoy those golf trips as well!

I should inform you that the Trip to England a walking trip in the countryside and time in London.  We will be in London from the 22nd  and leave the 28th. That would give me 5 days to play. That also depends on the club rules on visitors playing on the weekends.I usually rent clubs at the local courses when we’re in London. But hoofing clubs on the tube, buses are no problem as I’ve seen it before.

Used Shipsticks when my brother gave his clubs to one of my sons. Shipped from Oregon to Nebraska. I plan to use again. This is a really cool opportunity for a few members looking to make their travels easier on the mind. 

I don’t have any upcoming trips but have been using Sip Sticks for a few years. I started using them when my bag didn’t fit in the rental car with the family luggage. Here are my thoughts:

1. Their underlying carrier is Fedex and  there is a markup.

2. I always arrange for my bag to get to the destination at least one day before me.

3. I usually go to Hawaii and the cost is higher than shipping to the mainland.

4. Winter travel is “interesting”. On occasion, my bag is late. Ship Sticks always lets me know beforehand and provides reimbursement to rent clubs, buy balls, glove, etc. up to $150. They also refunded the outbound cost.

5. You may also purchase extra insurance for lost clubs.

The good:

for a small extra fee , they arrange a pickup at your home/office and at the resort/golf course for return - I would check with the resort/golf course before traveling.

Ship Sticks follows your bag for you. Hint: I also put an AirTag in the bag.

Very convenient not to schlep a large bag.

Cons:

It ain’t cheap but look for their 20% off coupons.

Fedex will be a little less money 

Willing to try it on my upcoming trip to California BUT I fly home on August 5th and my clubs have to be at my house before 3:00pm on August 8th. If that is doable, count me in!

Thanks!

Dell Bobier

2 hours ago, MattF said:

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This is pretty cool! I’ve always heard about Ship Sticks but never remember to use them and lug my clubs around like everyone else. Definitely interested to see how this tests!

After years of travel and playing competitively, the current airline situation causes havoc with sticks.  I used to reverse the woods in the bag to keep from snapping the graphite shafts.  The airlines destroy travel covers and occasionally lose the bag.  Years ago when a full set was in the $500 range maybe it was not as important but, now to replace a full bag is will be close to $3000.  I am looking for an alternative.

I have scheduled a trip the end of June and first of July, and will have a great chance to test Ship Sticks. 

6 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

While I do not have any current trips planned I am very excited to have this testing opportunity brought to the Forum. I have done a lot of travelling with my clubs and the airlines are not the most ideal at the best of times. A lot of extra cautions taken and while I have never had damaged clubs or issues, having to lug a big bag around of clubs is far less  than ideal. 

This is a great service and I have very pleased with them. It’s so convenient. Drop your clubs off at your local club or shop stick center, show up at the destination course play your rounds, leave clubs their to have them shipped back and then pick them up at your local course. That east. 

4 hours ago, RwsGolf1 said:

After years of travel and playing competitively, the current airline situation causes havoc with sticks.  I used to reverse the woods in the bag to keep from snapping the graphite shafts.  The airlines destroy travel covers and occasionally lose the bag.  Years ago when a full set was in the $500 range maybe it was not as important but, now to replace a full bag is will be close to $3000.  I am looking for an alternative.

I have scheduled a trip the end of June and first of July, and will have a great chance to test Ship Sticks. 

Buy extra insurance, wrap your clubheads with a couple of golf towels and if you have an adjustable driver head, remove it before shipping (and don't forget to take the tool.

Going to Vegas to play Rio Seco, and visit my daughter and son-in-law!  Sure would help In traveling, nowadays!

On 5/31/2023 at 8:38 PM, Dweed said:

1. Practice.  Sure equipment has some impact but I think the most cost effective aspect is practice.

2. I don't believe DTC overall will ever match the OEM. Too much money spent on tour pros free equipment just to try and convince me I should buy theirs.  It is hard for me to understand much less accept that we are paying for their freebies. Heck they are the ones making the big bucks.  Doesn't matter the sport. The amount we pay for them is out of this world.

3. I mentioned $40 earlier.

 

No trips planned currently where I need to ship my clubs.  My golf trips for the next year are all where I will be driving to my destination.  Good luck to those signed up and hope you are chosen.

57 minutes ago, Divescribe said:

Buy extra insurance, wrap your clubheads with a couple of golf towels and if you have an adjustable driver head, remove it before shipping (and don't forget to take the tool.

As I stated, (prior to adjustable heads) I used to turn woods upside in golf bag and cover with athletic socks.  My newest travel cover is semi-hard so it does a much better job of protecting the heads.  The least thing anyone wants is to show up at a tournament without your favorite driver and have to get repaired or find an alternative.

Going to Vegas to play Rio Seco, and visit my daughter and son-in-law!  Sure would help In traveling, nowadays!

What a cool test! Would love to give this a try because I got the go wild frontier pass and can pretty much take a golf trip whenever I want!!

Looking forward to your evaluations folks. Always been curious about this. Good luck.