Purchasing a Travel Bag For Your Clubs
When your are going to travel by air on your next golf vacation , you will need a travel golf bag for your trip . Standard golf bags do not protect your golf clubs and keep them together while you’re in transit, so will want to choose which of the two main travel bag types is most suited to you and your golf equipment . There are good points for both types, hard shell and soft cloth with padding.
The Choices:
- Hard case travel bags have a solid exterior with a locking enclosure for great security . They’re best adapted to protecting extra-long length clubs. This type of bag can stand up to a lot of abuse without damage to your clubs, are the heavier style, and have a few less pockets for accessories than the soft style. Off-season storage of this type of bag generally requires more space, but their are models that telescope and can be shortened very substantially.
- Soft cases normally have plenty of padding to protect your equipment and are lighter weight, making them easy to carry or pull around an airport. Because they are lighter weight , the shoulder carry strap is more useable than for hard cases. Most soft cases have plenty of extra storage pockets, and many have a special compartment for your golf shoes. Off-season storage of soft cases is easier because they can be folded into a small package. If you choose this type of bag, be sure it is water-proofed before traveling .
Generally both types have wheels, pulling handles, and carry straps for easy transportation, but they may have less pockets than you’re accustomed to in your standard bag. Consider carefully what you expect from travel bags before buying . There are many choices from dealers of discount golf clubs and some from the makers of clone golf clubs.
Happy travels.