Golf Travel Case Or Golf Travel Bag: What's The Right One For You Part 2
Last time I covered the difference between hard and soft golf travel bags. But it’s not only about protecting your clubs from hitting each other. It’s also about preventing your clubs from being stolen.
Lock Your Golf Travel Bag To Minimize Theft
You will need a way to secure your clubs from being taken by others. A good locking system is a part of all of the best golf travel bags. You will want more than the usual zippers or latches. You’re also going to want to use some of the TSA travel locks when you travel.
With the TSA (Transportation Safety Authority- airport security) you will need to either buy a golf travel bag with built in TSA approved latching system or add-on locks. These locks can be opened with the TSA’s master key system. This way your golf travel bag can be checked by security and then relocked. The
TSA approved locks have a special logo of a stylized red diamond with a white center.
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Padlocks either keyed or with a combination offer the best security for your clubs. But locks are only effective if you use them. The better your equipment, the increased attraction your clubs will have for others looking to get their clubs without paying.
Handles Are The Often Overlooked Feature You Need To Remember
Handles are often the make or break comfort part of your golf travel bag. Whether it’s taking the golf travel bag out of your trunk, carrying the bag up or down stairs, or lifting it onto a luggage cart, handles are important.
You want multiple handles and you want them placed in various places on the golf bag. You want handles that are easy to grip. The handles should be fastened securely so they will stay on even with the golf travel bag is at capacity weight.
If you have a shoulder strap/handle, make sure there is a padded strap. No padding and your shoulder will hurt as it will be chafed with all the rubbing.
Construction
You want a case which is well-constructed. Look for padding throughout the bag. You want the case padded from top to bottom. Some cases minimize the padding on the bottom.
With a hard golf travel bag, look for fasteners that are tight and without rough edges. You want straps that easily cinch to prevent the clubs from moving.
If you are using a soft-sided golf travel bag look for reinforced waterproof fabric which is easy to clean. You’ll also want double stitched seams to handle the fabric stress of a fully packed golf travel bag.
Wheels
Wheels on a golf travel bag make life so much easier to travel from car to terminal to course. Clubs get heavy when you are carrying them.
Look for wheels preferably with a design like inline skates and made with ball bearings.
This way the bag’s wheels easily move over uneven terrain. Those with ball bearings last longer and the inline skate design just means fewer hassles.
Design Or Appearance
Some golfers will never go bolder than basic black or charcoal. (pick some options on commission junction for black or charcoal, then find some colored styles) But color options are numerous especially in soft golf travel bags, so choose one you like.
You can find golf travel bags which support major league teams, a local high school or even your favorite college team. The choice is up to you.
With these tips you’ll be able to choose the best golf travel bag for you. See you on the 19th .
Sports fans can pick a college or professional team to support and protect their clubs at the same time
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