Ronoc Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) Just got notice that work will be taking us down to Florida for a multi-day meeting which will include a day of golf as an option. This is my first big trip that will include a golf outing and will be the beginning of other trips to come that I can bring my clubs along. I took a look at last year's MGS Travel Bag reviews but wanted to see if anyone else has any suggestions, reviews, dos/dont's when it comes to picking out a bag. A family member suggested to only get a hard cover to give max protection but when I search for options I see mostly soft bags. I know travel bags are pricey but when it comes to protecting equipment that isn't cheap either, it's worth it in the end. The last thing I want to do is settle for a cheap option and regret it later on. Rather invest now for something that will last and will also protect my clubs as well. Looking forward to some feedback! Edited February 13, 2019 by Ronoc MGoBlue100 1 Quote Driver - M2 D-Type, 9.5 degrees, (Stiff flex) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grip) 3/4W - King F6 Black 3-4 Wood (Stiff flex) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grip) 4H - Rogue (Stiff flex) (Stock grip) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grip) 4-AW - Steelhead XR Irons (Stiff flex) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grips, 7i with Winn Dri-Tac X Grip) SW - 56* X-Wedge 60* - MD4 Wedge Putter - Odyssey White Hot RX #7 Bag - ORG 14 cart bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 If you end up going with a soft bag, make sure you get a Club Glove Stiff Arm to put in the bag. I have traveled 3 times with my clubs with a soft travel bag and used the Stiff Arm every time (I also unscrewed all my adjustable clubs, removed the heads and packed them in my carry-on) Edit: Here is the soft travel bag I have. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001P9IA0C/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Wheels work great, plenty of storage and gave me no issues each time I traveled. MGoBlue100, MattF and Ronoc 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I've had a ClubGlove for 5 or 6 years, and its great, I've never had an issue. I do use their StiffArm, and I take the head off of my driver. I'm 63 now, I'll be surprised if I ever need a replacement travel cover. I wouldn't choose a hard case, primarily because of the space they take. Its really tough to fit them into the trunk of a rental car. Additionally, I've seen hard cases get the hinges sprung or bent so they won't close any more, but I couldn't tell you if those were good ones or cheap ones. Ronoc, MattF, Indy500man and 2 others 5 Quote Irons Titleist T200, AMT Red stiff Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X T22 54 and 58 wedges 7-wood 5-wood B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEZIPR23 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I have had a club glove for almost 15 years. Don't travel with clubs lot but it works great and the stiff arm is a must. Ronoc, MGoBlue100 and MattF 3 Quote Stealth 2+ 9 (Diamana PD 60 S 45") Stealth 2+ 15 (Diamana PD 70 S 43") G425 19 (Raijin 2.0 85x) G425 22 (Raijin 2.0 85x) ZX7 5-9 (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM9 45 10 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 49 08 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 59 04 T (KBS 610) Spider GT Splitback 34" ProV1 #23 Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I used to travel a lot for work, many 2-weekers. Depending on where I went and who I was traveling with, I always took my clubs. I have had the ClubGlove for at least 15 years, and I have never had an issue (maybe 100 trips). It does show wear; a few small holes in the fabric near the base, but still serviceable. I have never used a Stiff Arm. If something happened, I probably needed a new club anyway. I traveled with a friend that had a hard sided case. It was always difficult to travel with in rental cars. It never fit in a trunk, so it had to go in the back seat. Yes, many cars these days have back seats that fold down, but not 10-15 years ago. Even today with the back seats down, I am not sure that a hard sided bag would fit in the trunk since it doesn't bend. The ClubGlove is just flexible enough to enter from the trunk. You can't go wrong with a ClubGlove. It truly will be The Last Bag. Indy500man, MattF, MGoBlue100 and 2 others 5 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan107 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I just purchased a Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian and love it. I have taken two trips (one to AZ and one to FL) with it and couldn't be happier. I had a Samsonite soft side and it served the purpose but certainly not as well as the Clubglider. It is so much easier maneuvering around the airport than the Samsonite. It is on the pricey side but if it will last (and the reviews say it should) I wouldn't consider another travel bag. I do use a stiff arm just as extra protection. My buddy has a hard travel case and that thing is hard to handle and store. It does a great job protecting clubs but is just a bear to handle and store. Hope your search goes well. MGoBlue100 and Ronoc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgie Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Member TSauer is offering a travel bag for a great cause. I’m mobile and can’t link in the thread but might be worth trying to find it.Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Ronoc 1 Quote Wedgie Driver - XXIO X Driver 9.5 - Launcher Turbo 2 hybrid - F9 One Length 3-L - ER 1.2 Top Flite Gamer Play Right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I also have a CaddyDaddy and can't recommend it enough. Here's the one that I have https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007OK866Y/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and as others have said, get a stiff arm for it as well. Also, if you can't remove the heads from your woods, wrap a towel around them. MGoBlue100 and Ronoc 2 Quote In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 Fairway: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5 Irons: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the King, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juspoole Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I've got one very similar to the caddydaddy's and i have not had any issues with it. I also unscrew any heads that i can and I also place all my clubs near the middle of the bag to keep them further from the perimeter. Lastly I will interweave towels through the shafts while they are already in bag so that they are not continually hitting each other. Sometimes, I'll do another towel over everything for more padding just to be safe. MGoBlue100, THEZIPR23, Ronoc and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Mavrik Sub Zero 9* (Set to 10) Ventus Blue 6X 2 Hybrid: TSI3 Hybrid Tensei Blue 80 X (17.25*) 3 Hybrid 818 H2 Hybrid Hzrdus RDX Black 6.5 (20.5*) 4 Iron - T200 4 Iron Graphite Design Tour AD IZ X Hybrid Shaft Irons 5-PW: T100-S 5 - GW KBS Tour 130 X Gap/Sand Wedge: Vokey SM6 49* SM8 54* Lob Wedge: Jaws 5 Wedge 58* DG Tour Issue Stiff Putter: Phantom 5.5 34" Pro Platinum Newport 2 35" Taylormade Tour Black Spider 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGolf Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I'm a sun mountain fan. We started with them from the very beginning, The tour model with the rolling leg stand makes for a super easy travel across the airport as well as to and from the car to hotel. I've been overseas twice and to Florida on several occasions without a mishap. It will store the bag, shoes and the outer wear with ease Ronoc and MattF 2 Quote Driver - 44.5" 5.0 flex 10.5 deg Graphite Design XC 6S GP MCC4+ 1 deg closed Irons - 5-pw, GW stnd length 5.0 flex same grip 1 deg flat. Type low medium offset cavity back, no diggers Wedges - 56 and 60 tour grind wedge spinner and mcc4+ grip 2 flat 10 and 8 in bounce Putter - Makefield VS LH Ball - truvis Carried in a Sun Mountain C-130 USA bag - BE PROUD. HC - LH but 85 is a good number, playing in Ohio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 As many have recommended the ClubGlove Last Bag and Sun Mountain CkubGlider....they are the two gold standards. I have owned both. The ClubGlove was very good no issues at all. But I was intriqued by the rolling stand of the ClubGlider. It had been everything I hoped for. Both can be a very tight fit for anything larger than a standard stand bag. So hopefully you aren't planning on packing or taking down a cart bag. If so the CpubGlove may be the better option. It has slightly larger but not by much interior room. The stiff arm never hurts. But with removable heads as others have mentioned. I've never bothered with one and have never had an issue. But it's a pretty cheap insurance policy. mr.hicksta and Ronoc 2 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Golfspy_CG2 said: Both can be a very tight fit for anything larger than a standard stand bag. So hopefully you aren't planning on packing or taking down a cart bag. If so the CpubGlove may be the better option. It has slightly larger but not by much interior room. The choice of which travel bag to get does depend on what golf bag you plan to travel with. My travel bag is the smaller ClubGlove, what is now called the Last Bag Collegiate, and I travel with a 4-year old Ping Hoofer. I have enough room for the bag, including clubs and umbrella, 2 pairs of shoes (in interior pockets in the ClubGlove, rain gear and outerwear. Even though this is the smallest of the ClubGlove bags, I run right up to the 50-pound limit for any single bag. If you have a bag much larger than my Hoofer, you may need the next size larger ClubGlove. No matter what you get, another good investment is a small luggage scale, to make sure your bags stay within the weight limit. We use something like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Travelon-Luggage-Scale-Black-Size/dp/B001CZP22S/ref=lp_2477391011_1_12?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1550327973&sr=1-12&nodeID=2477391011&psd=1 We toss it in the bag, so we can do the same thing when we're ready to come home. Ronoc 1 Quote Irons Titleist T200, AMT Red stiff Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X T22 54 and 58 wedges 7-wood 5-wood B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckymeyer Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I've only traveled with clubs a few times, but I also went with the Club Glove Last Bag, it worked great and I expect it to pretty much last forever. I also have a Srixon travel bag that is very nice, no complaints there either. I got it as part of the Cleveland fit like a pro trip a couple years ago. The scale to weigh the bag before travel is a great idea, but as an alternative if you already own a regular bathroom scale it works just fine to weigh yourself, then hold the bag and weigh yourself again. Do a little math and save a few bucks. From doing the research last time I was in the market here is the big dilemma you need to decide first. Hard sided vs soft sided. Soft sided - easier to travel with, easier to store when not in use, potentially not as protective, most airlines won't honor any insurance claim (I would recommend checking in to some sort of travel insurance if this is a huge concern or check if your homeowners will cover it) Hard sided - potentially offers more protection, airlines potentially would still cover club damage through an insurance claim, but harder to travel with though and fit in vehicles, takes up a lot more space when trying to store it. The last option to consider is using a service like Ship Sticks. I've never used them myself, but I've heard good things about them. A little more expensive but zero hassle of hauling everything yourself. JohnSmalls, MattF and MGoBlue100 3 Quote Driver: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Wedges: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGoBlue100 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I also have a CaddyDaddy and can't recommend it enough. Here's the one that I have https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007OK866Y/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and as others have said, get a stiff arm for it as well. Also, if you can't remove the heads from your woods, wrap a towel around them.I used Club Glove for YEARS, and recently (2 yrs) switched to Caddy Daddy to achieve a little more room. I think all the soft sided bags noted here are good. If you’re not going to travel 20+ times a year, Club Glove is kind of pricey, TBH.As others have noted: pull the club heads if you can. Woods are the most vulnerable. Store the shafts tip down in the bag. Wrap the loose club heads in towels, and place them inside your golf bag somewhere. Wrap other towels around the heads of the clubs, and then put your rain hood on the bag. Stiff Arm is a MUST MUST MUST. I’ve had mine literally broken by the baggage monkeys, but my clubs survived.TSA will probably rearrange and mess up your best laid plans, but you can only do what you can do. Have fun!!Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MattF, JohnSmalls and Ronoc 3 Quote "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Gen 2 0211 15* 3W Mitsubishi Tensei Raw Blue 65-S Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex (These two are gonna fight it out in early "24 to see who stays in the bag...) Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Hoofer Camo Stand Bag Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Caddy Daddy and a stiff arm. I have the Club Glove Collegiate as well, I won it, and it’s good, but the quality of the Caddy Daddy is almost identical.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro MGoBlue100, JohnSmalls and MattF 3 Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 20 minutes ago, hckymeyer said: The scale to weigh the bag before travel is a great idea, but as an alternative if you already own a regular bathroom scale it works just fine to weigh yourself, then hold the bag and weigh yourself again. Do a little math and save a few bucks. The big reason to have the luggage scale is the ability to pack it and use it at the other end. We often will put dirty clothes in our golf bags for the return trip, or buy some souvenirs, so its good to be able to balance the luggage load between bags. MGoBlue100 and JohnSmalls 2 Quote Irons Titleist T200, AMT Red stiff Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X T22 54 and 58 wedges 7-wood 5-wood B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Regardless of what you get I'd advise taking the heads off driver and 3 wood and putting them in their headcovers to protect them. Not that I had any major issues when I travelled, but they did go through my bag at one point and didn't restrap the bag in so I can only guess how they got knocked around. I have a bag boy t100? Softer bag with very padded top end. Was very happy with it and did the trick. MGoBlue100 and Ronoc 2 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronoc Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Really appreciate all the feedback from everyone - a major reason why I like coming here for help and insight. GG is having a Presidents Day sale this weekend (spend X save Y) so I might go and make a purchase today. Perfect timing to use the gift card I got from Christmas! (So much fro using it for a new wedge haha)Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MattF and MGoBlue100 2 Quote Driver - M2 D-Type, 9.5 degrees, (Stiff flex) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grip) 3/4W - King F6 Black 3-4 Wood (Stiff flex) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grip) 4H - Rogue (Stiff flex) (Stock grip) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grip) 4-AW - Steelhead XR Irons (Stiff flex) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grips, 7i with Winn Dri-Tac X Grip) SW - 56* X-Wedge 60* - MD4 Wedge Putter - Odyssey White Hot RX #7 Bag - ORG 14 cart bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronoc Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 So as planned, I went and got the Club Glove large bag. I was originally going to get the Sun Mountain Meridian travel bag but apparently Sun Mountain is one of those brands exempt from discounts at GG. So with the savings in mind I went with the ClubGlove.Tested it out earlier today with my bag, Callaway ORG 14, and was VERY happy. Great fit and the sit pockets seemed to be just enough to add some extras. We’ll see what else I will stuff in there when it actually comes to traveling. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MattF, PMookie, Golfspy_CG2 and 1 other 4 Quote Driver - M2 D-Type, 9.5 degrees, (Stiff flex) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grip) 3/4W - King F6 Black 3-4 Wood (Stiff flex) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grip) 4H - Rogue (Stiff flex) (Stock grip) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grip) 4-AW - Steelhead XR Irons (Stiff flex) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grips, 7i with Winn Dri-Tac X Grip) SW - 56* X-Wedge 60* - MD4 Wedge Putter - Odyssey White Hot RX #7 Bag - ORG 14 cart bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 5 hours ago, Ronoc said: So as planned, I went and got the Club Glove large bag. I was originally going to get the Sun Mountain Meridian travel bag but apparently Sun Mountain is one of those brands exempt from discounts at GG. So with the savings in mind I went with the ClubGlove. Tested it out earlier today with my bag, Callaway ORG 14, and was VERY happy. Great fit and the sit pockets seemed to be just enough to add some extras. We’ll see what else I will stuff in there when it actually comes to traveling. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Solid choice. It'll last you a long time. MGoBlue100 and Ronoc 2 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGoBlue100 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 You can't go wrong with Club Glove for sure. One other nice thing about CG is that their warranty is fantastic! I've sent my bag back twice, and they are really good with repair & return. Ronoc, JohnSmalls and PMookie 3 Quote "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Gen 2 0211 15* 3W Mitsubishi Tensei Raw Blue 65-S Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex (These two are gonna fight it out in early "24 to see who stays in the bag...) Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Hoofer Camo Stand Bag Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Looks like the OP found a solution so hopefully I'm not thread-jacking. However, I find myself in a similar dilemma. I will be traveling for work this summer and want to take my clubs with me so I can play golf when time allows. Ship sticks is an option, but it does appear it would be cheaper and easier for me to get a travel case. I've already started planning my trips and it looks like American Airlines will be the primary airline used. They require a hard case to be used if you want them to insure the clubs in case of damage (which I do). What suggestions do you guys have for a hard-sided case? I saw a couple options on RBG that looked decent, but I really don't know much other than I still want/need to purchase a stiff arm as well. Ronoc 1 Quote Driver: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S Fairway Wood: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hybrid: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200 Putter: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34" Bag: Players 5 Stand Bag Ball: Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 On 5/14/2019 at 9:44 AM, TR1PTIK said: Looks like the OP found a solution so hopefully I'm not thread-jacking. However, I find myself in a similar dilemma. I will be traveling for work this summer and want to take my clubs with me so I can play golf when time allows. Ship sticks is an option, but it does appear it would be cheaper and easier for me to get a travel case. I've already started planning my trips and it looks like American Airlines will be the primary airline used. They require a hard case to be used if you want them to insure the clubs in case of damage (which I do). What suggestions do you guys have for a hard-sided case? I saw a couple options on RBG that looked decent, but I really don't know much other than I still want/need to purchase a stiff arm as well. Personally I would avoid a hard case at all cost. Insurance be damned. They are a royal pain in the A$$ in rental cars unless you have a Chevy Suburban like SUV. Also they take up a lot more storage room at home ALL YEAR. The others fold up nicely for storage. Really any of the quality club glove or sun mountain bags will protect them fine. Almost 20 years traveling with them and not one issue. For added piece of mind take your driver and three wood heads off and store them wrapped in a towel in the bag pocket. Pro tip: take a picture of the hosel settings before you do so you'll remember what you had it set on. Just my personal thoughts. But to me there is one reason to ever have to get a hard case. perseveringgolfer, JohnSmalls, PMookie and 2 others 5 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 28 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said: Personally I would avoid a hard case at all cost. Insurance be damned. They are a royal pain in the A$$ in rental cars unless you have a Chevy Suburban like SUV. Also they take up a lot more storage room at home ALL YEAR. The others fold up nicely for storage. Really any of the quality club glove or sun mountain bags will protect them fine. Almost 20 years traveling with them and not one issue. For added piece of mind take your driver and three wood heads off and store them wrapped in a towel in the bag pocket. Pro tip: take a picture of the hosel settings before you do so you'll remember what you had it set on. Just my personal thoughts. But to me there is one reason to ever have to get a hard case. Thanks for the advice. After doing a little more research and cost analysis, I think I've settled on just using Ship Sticks. They appear to have a ton of great reviews and the process seems like it couldn't be much easier or cost effective for my particular need. If I do find that I have to start traveling more frequently or to destinations further away, I will certainly consider the recommendations you've mentioned above. Ronoc 1 Quote Driver: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S Fairway Wood: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hybrid: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200 Putter: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34" Bag: Players 5 Stand Bag Ball: Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronoc Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 Personally I would avoid a hard case at all cost. Insurance be damned. They are a royal pain in the A$$ in rental cars unless you have a Chevy Suburban like SUV. Also they take up a lot more storage room at home ALL YEAR. The others fold up nicely for storage. Really any of the quality club glove or sun mountain bags will protect them fine. Almost 20 years traveling with them and not one issue. For added piece of mind take your driver and three wood heads off and store them wrapped in a towel in the bag pocket. Pro tip: take a picture of the hosel settings before you do so you'll remember what you had it set on. Just my personal thoughts. But to me there is one reason to ever have to get a hard case. Totally agree with the comments about storage. I think this is even more of a difference if you are in a hotel room for a few days and keep your clubs with you. I was able to unpack my bag and fold it in half and stuff it out of sight for a few days. I just got back from my first trip using my Club Glove bag and was VERY happy with my choice. I flew Southwest and was not charged for the bag. They did make a comment (only the flight leaving) about not being insured since it was a soft case. I took off the heads to my driver and 3/4 wood a suggested and used a Stiff Arm for extra protection.Plenty of space to put my shoes in the side pocket and stuff in some extra towels, rain jacket, and plenty of balls. Put some laundry in it for the trip home.Can’t recommend this bag enough!Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MattF and Golfspy_CG2 2 Quote Driver - M2 D-Type, 9.5 degrees, (Stiff flex) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grip) 3/4W - King F6 Black 3-4 Wood (Stiff flex) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grip) 4H - Rogue (Stiff flex) (Stock grip) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grip) 4-AW - Steelhead XR Irons (Stiff flex) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grips, 7i with Winn Dri-Tac X Grip) SW - 56* X-Wedge 60* - MD4 Wedge Putter - Odyssey White Hot RX #7 Bag - ORG 14 cart bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 42 minutes ago, Ronoc said: Totally agree with the comments about storage. I think this is even more of a difference if you are in a hotel room for a few days and keep your clubs with you. I was able to unpack my bag and fold it in half and stuff it out of sight for a few days. I just got back from my first trip using my Club Glove bag and was VERY happy with my choice. I flew Southwest and was not charged for the bag. They did make a comment (only the flight leaving) about not being insured since it was a soft case. I took off the heads to my driver and 3/4 wood a suggested and used a Stiff Arm for extra protection. Plenty of space to put my shoes in the side pocket and stuff in some extra towels, rain jacket, and plenty of balls. Put some laundry in it for the trip home. Can’t recommend this bag enough! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Almost word for word what I do with mine. They did make a nice dirty laundry bag don't they. Ha Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perseveringgolfer Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 6 hours ago, Ronoc said: Plenty of space to put my shoes in the side pocket and stuff in some extra towels, rain jacket, and plenty of balls. Put some laundry in it for the trip home. 6 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said: Almost word for word what I do with mine. They did make a nice dirty laundry bag don't they. Ha +1 on a soft bag for storage and transport. I also wrap laundry around the heads of the irons and top of the shafts, interweaving towels etc snake like. It ensures WHEN a baggage guy stands on the soft case the shafts and heads dont get damaged. Def take the driver head off and wrap well as CG2 says. Quote Driver Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs) 4 Wood Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+ Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex Hybrid Titleist 910H 19* Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S' Irons Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S' Wedges Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54* KBS Tour in 'R' Putter 'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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