Playing in the rain - Pt 2

[viscount17]

I find the zip cover on the bag next to useless and a pain in the proverbial. Is this a solution? Anyone tried one, if so how do they handle in the wind?

 

[Cernunnos]

why do you need a rain hood at all, the heads of theirons are coated steel the woods have their own covers & everything else is stuffed in the bag itself I really can't seemuch water getting down inside the bag, especially cosidering the angle most peoples bags are at, either on their back or on the stand, or trolley... no point to rain hoods of any sort.

Having said this the one in the photo, does look to be the best solution, even if you would look a right girlie using it.

 

[Herbie]

I never seem to have probs in the rain, I must be skilled with my brolly.

#When it is windy though, I have a big plastic bag cover that works well and I try to keep my hands dry and carry a towel somewhere handy yet dry....ish.

 

[Twire]

I find the rain hoods that come with the bag a complete waste of time. I bought a cover for my trolly bag that covers it from top to bottom, it's the only thing i've ever used that keeps my bag and clubs completely dry.

 

[evita4]

I remove the headcovers from my woods in the car park when playing in the rain. They used to get very wet and then everytime you went to remove one you just transferred the water from the cover to your hands or glove.

 

[USER1999]

I have found it impossible to keep my hands dry recently. It is so cold they won't dry, as I can't get enough heat in them. I don't bother with a brolly, as most of the time it is too windy.
Managed to keep my stuff dry for about 9 holes on Sunday, but after that every thing was wet. I figure rain gloves (or marigolds) is the way to go, as then you don't need to worry.
I don't mind warm rain, and am normally fairly dry, but rain at 1°C is no fun.

Back to the OP, no I haven't tried one of those. Not sure it would work, as moving it back to get a club out will give you wet hands, and they will give you wet grips, unless you take ages every time drying your hands, and that would just be annoying.

 

[viscount17]

Basically then, anyway you try it's going to be wet hands, wet grips and lots of towels - assuming the bag keeps those dry!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I think they look ghastly. They probably do a decent job but I wouldn't been seen with one and wonder if you wouldn't get your hands and stuff wetter by keep fiddling with it. I tend to use a brolly (unless windy) more for keeping a spare glove and towel dry to make sure I have something to dry my hands and grips on and a dry (ish)glove to use. I use the FJ rain glove in persistant rain as it grips better the wetter it gets. If I know it is going to rain before I go out I'll take out my leather gloves and pack 4-5 old synthetic gloves and rotate them every 3-4 holes.

If it is windy I have an old towel which I can get into my waterproof trousers and which stays nice and dry for using on my grips. If I'm not using an umbrella I'll keep my glove in the opposite pocket to my tees and balls and make sure it is the last thing I do before playing my shot to ensure it stays as dry for as long as possible. I'll take it off as soon as the shot has stopped and before I clean and put away my club. It is the only attachment we have to our clubs so I put a high price on having dry gloves and grip

 

[theeaglehunter]

A little off topic but as a point of interest I find it unbelievable what experience of playing in the rain can do for you, when I played in the rain for the first time with someone who has been golfing for 30 years they had it sorted and I looked like a muppet trying to keep everything dry (and failing) once you have done it a few times (I've only actually played in the rain 3 times in 18 months of proper on course golf) you can deal with it much more effectively.

Anyway the OP, I would go with one of these or something similar. http://www.direct-golf.co.uk/golf_accessories/powakaddy/trolley_accessories_golf_bag_rain_cover/p396 I will be buying one shortly I should imagine, the only person I have seen use one had a bone dry bag/clubs all round when combined with their electric trolley and umbrella holder (something I have just invested in today- trying to carry an umbrella and do everything else is just to difficult, I need more arms)

 

[viscount17]

eagle, I can't see how the rain cover is anymore practical than the 'built-in' cover, you're still going to be fiddling with zips, and having to open the entire top to get one club out.

I rarely use the brolly as in anything other than a light breeze you're fighting with that, guess I'll have to put up with stuff getting wet.

 

[theeaglehunter]

eagle, I can't see how the rain cover is anymore practical than the 'built-in' cover, you're still going to be fiddling with zips, and having to open the entire top to get one club out.

I rarely use the brolly as in anything other than a light breeze you're fighting with that, guess I'll have to put up with stuff getting wet.

You don't have to fiddle with zips you merely pull back the bit that covers the club heads (it is seemingly no more difficult than the contraption shown in your original post)- you probably need to see one but depending on how you use it it is a piece of cake. Plus it keeps your whole bag dry rather than just the clubs which is what the 'built in' cover does. The one downside is it is a little bit more tricky to access the pockets down the middle of a cart bag, but this shouldn't be overly necessary and is only a small downfall in my opinion. They are available cheaper than the powakaddy one as well so it wouldn't necessarily be a large outlay. Try and view one in the flesh and see what you think.

 

[backwoodsman]

Spray both your bag & rain hood with TX10 (or other waterproofing spray, but I find TX10 best). No need then for a separate cover. Make sure zips on hood have a tape or cord "extension" so no "fiddling" required. Sorted

 

[minty18]

Lads,

My new clicgear trolley came with a brolley holder, and after my mates had to the pee out of me for ten minutes on the 1st tee, they soon saw the benefits when the heavens opened on the second hole.

I was standing underneath my brolley, not having to hold anything, watching them struggle to keep their gear dry and put their umbrella down to take a shot or risk it blowing away.

It was also fairly windy aswell but still no problems for the trolley and its secure umbrella holder... This resulted in me and my clubs staying nice and dry.

Little tip for the towel, do what the pro's do and hang it off the inside of the brolley.

 

[Cernunnos]

Yeah I'll second using a trolley brolly holder... Mine holds the brolly firm even in high winds.... All these usual covers & normal bag hoods are a wast of space & just serve to get your hands cold, when what you need to be doing is playing golf... If its wet, its wet & there's nowt we ca do about it, other than to get on with the game, or be at home, simple.

 

[Imurg]

I must be a freak as I really don't have any problems in the rain. The grips can be drippin wet and I don't seem to lose grip - strange but true. I don't wear "rain" gloves so I can't really explain it. However, it gives me a slight advantage when it does lash it down.

 

[USER1999]

Have you got webbed fingers? Live in Norfolk? Parents are ducks?

Just askin'.

 

[Imurg]

No, No, and No!!

Like I said I'm freak!!

 

[vig]

I know,,,,,,,, you're a DUCK

You do live in Aylesbury

 

[Cernunnos]

Or Tewksbury...

 

[Imurg]

I know,,,,,,,, you're a DUCK

You do live in Aylesbury

Quack Quack - every other pub in the town is called or has The Duck in its name. Makes it tricky to work out where the party is..........