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Rocket Tour Headcovers: Editor Review

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Now more than ever, it seems golfers are ditching their OEM headcovers in search of a more stylish, color-coordinated alternative.  Whether looking to match their bag, school colors, or simply looking for a retro look, there are plenty of options for every golfer. For years now, Rocket Tour Golf has been offering retro-styled headcovers inspired by the looks of looks of the 50s, 60s and 70s.  There’s no shortage of patterns, stripes, tassels and pom-pom designed to match various styles.

Want to match your golf bag?  No problem.  There is a seemingly endless array of colors and patterns to choose from.  Tassels or Pom-Poms? They have those too.  Argyle patterns? Check.  All are available in a multitude of patterns. Pictured are Rocket Tour ‘Victory Stripe Knit Pom Pom‘ covers for drivers, fairways and hybrids.

We found Rocket Tour head covers to fit snug on all clubs tested.  When carrying our clubs, we did not experience any covers ‘popping off’ during the round due to bag movement.  Protection was very good as well.  We’d trust these even if packing in a travel bag for a golf trip.  As far as durability, these have lasted long term for well over a year, with multiple trips, dozens of rounds, and plenty of wear and tear.  These have clearly been improved from the earlier versions, which sometimes suffered premature wear.  No knit headcover is perfect, and they will eventually wear out, but we have seen above-average durability from Rocket Tour knit headcovers.

In short, if you’re looking for retro knit headcovers, Rocket Tour headcovers are some of our favorites.  With such a wide variety of patterns, colors and styles, you’re sure to find a set to match your bag.

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  1. Tommy

    Nov 10, 2017 at 10:53 am

    See my first review above…update. After spending $25 to get my hole-y Rocket Tour head cover repaired, it’s got TWO MORE HOLES. There is nobody on earth who babies their equipment more than I do and this knit cover never touches anything that it could possibly snag on. They either use defective yarn or a defective knitting pattern because there’s no way this should ever happen. These things are really expensive garbage. They know, and they don’t care….the ultimate disrespect to their customers and their hard earned money. That, more than anything, really pisses me off. DON’T BUY THESE. You’re on your own because they’ll tell you it’s your fault. I’ve seen forty year old head covers that don’t do this. .

  2. Tommy

    Jul 12, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    Same problem here. A big hole in my Driver cover after a few weeks. No abuse whatsoever. I emailed them and couldn’t even get a response. I’d have been happy if they responded and told me to go get screwed. I’ll probably get a response now. Never again. Nobody going to get my hard earned money with service like that. Back up your mistakes, especially when charging premium prices. No bueno…shame on Rocket Tour

  3. John

    Jun 12, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    Nice headcovers but they really bend you over a barrel on the shipping. $9 for UPS for one hybrid cover is way over the line. I do quite a bit of shipping through work and the actual rate commercial companies pay vs the average Joe is significant. This probably cost them $2 or less to ship

  4. Mickey Wilson

    May 25, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    Just got my covers sat. may 25 2013 had prompt service and they look great! Hope they last quite awhile. They are Beautiful!

  5. Moe Dweck

    Apr 15, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    I bought a full set of these last March and reviewed them for my golf blog moegolf.net. Initially I felt as you did that with all the combinations they were a stylish alternative to my expensive wool Jan Craig head covers. Unfortunately within four months of normal wear I found that they did not hold up very well. They developed holes, got stretched out and would not stay on the clubs, and the colors faded signficantly. The durability proved a major problem and pulled the recommendation off my website as a result. I am back on the head cover search again.

    Moe Dweck

  6. sgniwder99

    Apr 10, 2013 at 7:44 am

    I’ve had mixed experiences with RT headcovers. I have skinny sticks on my hybrids and fairways, and I think those are great. They’ve lasted over a year with minimal wear. However, I have a rocket tassel on my driver, and it is a bit looser than it needs to be (even for a 460cc driver), and the tassel was much too large for my tastes until I cut it down in length and took about half of the lengths of yarn out of it.

    Also, I think I’d disagree with the editor’s review saying that “there is a seemingly endless array of colors and patterns to choose from.” In my experience, the opposite is true. Most of their options seem to be sold out most of the time.

  7. David Fischer

    Apr 5, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Jan Craig Head Covers personally. I agree, don’t like the RocketTour written down the side…takes the class out of a classic headcover…

  8. Servost

    Apr 5, 2013 at 1:18 pm

    I have little girls so so my head covers are a Tiger Woods tiger ( they have absolutely no idea who Tiger Woods is) and a big moose. I use them proudly.

  9. David Pilvelait

    Apr 5, 2013 at 7:43 am

    I, too, must have had an earlier version of a headcover. At least for my driver. Holes in it after normal use, about 2 months. Hybrid covers bought at the same time, however, which go on and off the clubs more often, are still ok.

  10. Derek

    Apr 3, 2013 at 1:39 am

    Double Mocha Man,

    How does one go about stealing clubs now a days anyawys other than break and enter? I wear my OEM covers all the day because I could care less how the head covers look as long as my clubs are protected. My Nike Covert Tour Driver and 5 Wood, as well as, my Taylormade Burner version 1 3 Wood are all as advertise in my bag, next to my perfectly shiny Nike VRII Pro Blades, 52 and 60 Cleveland 588 Chrome finish wedges, and my Nike Method 001 Putter with matching cover. I hae NEVER had anyone even come close to stealing my clubs because, as I’m sure most people do, I keep a close eye on them or only bring what I need. I am curious to know what has happened and how which would strike such fear into you to hide your clubs.

    • SwingLikeElk

      Apr 3, 2013 at 12:26 pm

      Derek, seriously? My clubs were stolen at MY private club at 2pm on a Saturday afternoon with dozens of people around. Stealing clubs is simple. Dress like a golfer. Pick up a bag. Walk to your getaway car. You are a bit naive. Thieves don’t look like thugs in muscle shirts who need a shave. You can keep an eye on your bag all the time…just like me…and still be a victim. Back on topic…Rocket Tour headcovers are great.

  11. Andrew B

    Apr 2, 2013 at 3:25 am

    Joe S – this is the opposite of my experience with them. I’ve had the same pom pom and skinny stick on my fairway/hybrid since Todd Hamilton first sported them at the 2004 British Open – clubs underneath have changed a few times since mind lol.

    • Joe S

      Apr 10, 2013 at 5:47 pm

      Glad to hear your’s have lasted well. To my great disappointment, mine did not. Material/Yarn also has no elastic/spandex or whatever that will enable it to retain good shape/snug fit when repeatedly going on/off 460cc driver; so mine with large pom on top quickly became very loose and saggy. Probably not a major issue with skinny stiks and smaller FW covers. I also agree with other replies as to not really liking “RocketTour” plastered on every cover, but I could get past that if they held up and fit better.

  12. Blanco

    Apr 1, 2013 at 11:44 pm

    I go for these if ROCKETTOUR wasn’t blazing down the sock of each and every one.

  13. Double Mocha Man

    Apr 1, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    For years I’ve had the bad habit of buying pricey drivers but never, never, never do I use the head cover supplied. Why should I advertise what’s in my bag to those that might want to steal a club or two? It’s happened at a course or two in my area. It happens with skis and snowboards at the nearby ski area. I buy generic headcovers for all my metals.

  14. Joe S

    Apr 1, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    I bought a driver cover online last year and wore holes in it in less than 60 days of normal use, The look good, but in my experience are not durable.

    • Lenny

      Apr 7, 2013 at 6:56 am

      Same for me , bought 3 covers and less than a year holes in each one, also don’t like the rocketour down the length of the sock.

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Insider photos from Tiger Woods’ launch event for his new “Sun Day Red” apparel line

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On Monday evening, inside the swanky, second-story “Coach House” event center in the Palisades Village, just minutes down the road from the 2024 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club, Tiger Woods and TaylorMade officially announced their new apparel/footwear/accessory line, called “Sun Day Red.”

The Sun Day Red website officially launched on Monday night during the event, and the products are set to go on sale starting May 1.

The “Sun Day Red,” or “SDR” name will be self-explanatory for most golf fans, since he’s been wearing a victory-red shirt on Sunday’s for his entire professional career, but Woods explained the meaning of Sun Day Red at the launch event:

“It started with mom. Mom thought – being a Capricorn – that my power color was red, so I wore red as a junior golfer and I won some tournaments. Lo and behold, I go to a university that is red; Stanford is red. We wore red on the final day of every single tournament, and then every single tournament I’ve played as a professional I’ve worn red. It’s just become synonymous with me.”

The Sunday Red outfit has worked to perfection for his 82 PGA Tour victories, including 15 majors, so why not make an entire apparel line based on the career-long superstition?

As I learned at Monday’s launch event, the new Sun Day Red line includes much more than just clothing. To go along with a slew of different golf shirt designs and colorways, there were also windbreakers, hoodies, shoes, hats, headcovers, ball markers and gloves on display.

The upscale event was hosted by sports media personality Erin Andrews, with special guests David Abeles (CEO of TaylorMade) and Tiger Woods himself.

As explained by Abeles, the Sun Day Red brand is an independently-run business under the TaylorMade umbrella, and is based in San Clemente, California (rather than Carlsbad, where TaylorMade headquarters is located), and it’s run by a newly-formed, independent group. Brad Blackinship, formerly of Quiksilver and RVCA, is the appointed president of the new brand.

As for the logo itself, obviously, it’s made to look like a Tiger (the animal), and is comprised of 15 tiger stripes, which correspond with Woods’ 15 major championships. While the logo may need a 16th stripe if Woods adds a major trophy to his collection, it makes perfect sense for the time being.

The golf/lifestyle line is meant to combine premium precision and athletic comfort, while still having plenty of wearability and style off the course. Like Woods said on stage at the event, he wants to be able to go right from the course to dinner wearing Sun Day Red, and that was exactly the aesthetic on display at the event on Monday.

Following the official announcement from Woods and Abeles, they revealed multiple pieces of clothing, accessories and footwear for the event-goers to ogle (and photograph). Check out a selection of product/event photos below, or head over to our @GolfWRX Instagram page for video coverage…OR, head into our GolfWRX Forums for even more photos and member discussion.

Enjoy this exclusive look at Tiger Woods’ new Sun Day Red apparel lineup below.

See more photos from the Sun Day Red launch event here

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GolfWRX Spotlight: Motocaddy M7 Remote and M5 GPS DHC electric cart review

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I have been thinking about electric golf push carts, or trollies, ever since I started playing in my league seven years ago.

Motocaddy has been making high-quality electric, and non-electric, carts since 2004 and has a couple of great options for the golfer who loves to walk. Motocaddy was nice enough to get their M7 Remote and M5 GPS DHC in my hands to try out on the course for a few weeks.

I have had a lot of people stop me to ask about the carts, and the one thing I keep telling them is that these carts are just flat out fun to use on the course.

Motocaddy M7 Remote

The M7 Remote was very easy to get set up right out of the box. All you have to do is charge the battery, install the wheels, and you are pretty much ready to go. The M7 folds up pretty small, just a little larger than the 3-wheel pushcart that I had been using for years. Getting it to the course should be no problem with just about any trunk space. Now, the one downside to an electric cart is the weight when moving it around, and both carts come in at around 35 pounds each. Even with that extra weight, I didn’t have much trouble lifting them in and out of the back of a pickup.

The M7 unfolds quickly with the flick of two levers and extends the front wheels automatically. Once unfolded, you drop in the battery, plug it in, and secure your bag. If you own a Motocaddy bag, they have developed a really nice system called EasiLock that involves two metal studs that fit into the bottom of the cart. This system also includes a molded base that prevents the bag from rotating at all, even on the roughest terrain. You can still use the M7 with almost any other golf bag as it includes elastic straps that wrap around the top and bottom of the bag.

As soon as you plug in the battery the LCD screen comes to life and you are ready to go. You can use the M7 without the remote by using the dial on the handle to control the starting, stopping, and speed. But the M7 has a remote that is activated by a simple press of the power button to get going. The remote is very simple with just five buttons to control where the M7 goes.

Getting a feel for the M7 takes no time at all and by the time you drive it from your car to the 1st tee you will be in complete, and confident, control of the cart. You simply press the “+” button to start moving forward and the cart takes off gently without any rattling of your clubs, and you can press that same button again to increase the speed. The cart will go from a slow crawl, for bumpy or tight areas, too, as fast as I could run with just a few presses of the button. The big red “stop” button in the center stops the cart immediately, and when stopped it is locked in place, even on steep hills. You don’t have to worry about remembering to set the brakes or anything because it is done automatically.

Steering is just as easy: simply press the right or left button to turn the cart. Small, quick presses will just slightly adjust the cart as it moves down the fairway while a long hold of the button can make it turn on a dime to the right or left.

Almost everyone asked me how stable the cart was and if it would tip over. I can proudly say that it has stayed upright even on some unseen bumps at maximum speed. Side hills, ruts, and even curbs are handled with ease with the help of the small rear wheel.

I really enjoy strolling down the fairway with nothing but the M7’s remote in my hand — it just makes golfing more fun!

Motocaddy M5 GPS DHC

After using the M7 and its fancy remote, I was a little nervous that I wouldn’t like not having it. But to be honest the M5 was just as fun to use, but for a different reason.

As the name suggests, the M5 has a built-in GPS with 40,000 courses preloaded into it. The screen is a good size, pretty responsive to the touch, and easy to read in direct sunlight. Having the GPS directly on the cart is great, you drive up to your ball and immediately have yardage to the front, back, and center of the green as well as bunkers and hazards. You can easily toggle between screens on the GPS and it offers a couple of different views to help navigate the hole. The M5 can also keep score and let you know shot distances right on the screen. Motocaddy even includes nice little touches like a screen protecter kit to ensure durability.

Driving the M5 is just as easy as the M7 with using the dial on the handle. And speaking of the handle, the grips have a great tacky rubber that grips well even in hot and humid conditions. To start the M5 you just press the dial down and the cart will gently start down the fairway. You can turn the dial to increase or decrease the speed — I found between 5-6 to be the most comfortable for me. But the speed can go up to a very fast pace if you are looking to set a record for fastest round of the day.

As you walk down the fairway, or rough, stopping the cart is as simple as pressing he dial again. When stopped the M5 engages a parking brake automatically so you don’t have to worry about it running down a hill without your approval. The M5 has tons of power to go up just about any hill and the Down Hill Control (DHC) keeps the speed consistent even when going down a steep decent.

Since the M5 has so much power, and it is a little heavy, I thought steering would be a little bit of a challenge. It wasn’t, at all. Guiding the M5 took very little effort and slight adjustments going down the fairway were very easy. Really tight turns took a slight bit more effort as the torque can want to go forward a little more than turn. Again, once you get the M5 from the car to the first tee, you will be a master at driving it.

Overall, Motocaddy has created two great carts that provide additional enjoyment to walking your favorite 9 or 18. Having the ability to walk without carrying or pushing your bag, clubs, and whatever else goes with you. I like them so much that it is going to be hard to get the M7’s remote out of my hands when I go play!

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GolfWRX Spotlight: Crossrope weighted jump rope & app

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An 18-hole round of golf averages out to just under five miles of walking, which on its own is a good workout. Once you throw in some potential uphill trekking you get some serious cardio too, but if you all looking for a quick workout between rounds of golf look no further than Crossrope.

Crossrope – The details

Crossrope is a system of the weighted jump rope that allows you to quickly switch the weight of the ropes you are using to boost your workout—they range from 1/4 lbs all the way up to 2 lbs depending on the kit you start out with. There is an accompanying app that helps you go through multiple workout routines and is available free, or you can upgrade to the entire library of workout routines along with more workout tracking options.

This is NOT your middle school jump rope

The handles are heavy duty and feature precision bearings to allow the rope to move smoothly around as you go through a routine. They are also ergonomic and fit into your hand naturally, which making gripping easy, something that is really nice when you’re swinging a 2 lbs coated steel cable around. The handles also come with a fast clip system to make changing cables depending on your selected workout easier too.

The ropes themselves are made from braided steel and are almost impossible to tangle, allowing them to be easily transported and stored when not in use. All in you are getting a premium piece of workout equipment that is effective and easy to store—hard to same the same thing about a treadmill.

When it comes to a workout, skipping rope is one of the most effective cardio workouts you can do, and with Crossrope, you can get both cardio and low impact weight training when using the heaviest ropes, and follow along with the guided workouts.

As someone that hadn’t used a jump rope in over a decade, starting out lighter was a nice way to ease in before moving up, and I was pleasantly surprised how easy and fun some of the workouts in the app were. If you are looking for a fun way to add something to your workouts, or you just want to try something new to get you into golf course walking shape, this could be right up your alley. To learn more check out crossrope.com

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