Headcovers

Finding the Right Headcovers

Headcovers protect your clubs from the knocks, scratches, and scuffs that happen in the bag and in transit, keeping your woods, putter, and irons looking and performing their best. They are a small investment that protects much more expensive clubs, and they let you add a bit of personality to your bag too. At Tony Valentine Golf we stock headcovers for every club, including putter covers from Odyssey alongside covers from other leading brands.

Below you will find an overview of the different types of headcover and what to look for, and you can explore more in our full accessories range.

Types of Headcover

Different clubs need different covers. Driver and fairway wood covers are the most common, protecting the large, often painted heads that are most prone to chipping in the bag. Hybrid covers are shaped to fit the smaller hybrid head, frequently with a number or adjustable dial to show which club is inside. Putter covers protect your most-used club, and come in styles to suit either a blade or a mallet head, as the two are very different shapes.

Iron covers are also available, either as individual neoprene sleeves or as a set, which appeals to golfers who want to keep a premium iron set in showroom condition. Whichever clubs you want to protect, choosing a cover designed for that club type ensures a secure, snug fit that stays put in the bag.

Materials and Style

Headcovers come in a range of materials. Synthetic leather offers a smart, durable, easy-to-wipe finish, knitted covers give a classic, retro look that many golfers love, and neoprene provides a snug, protective sleeve that is light and water-resistant. Each protects the club well, so the choice often comes down to the look you prefer and how it suits the rest of your bag.

Beyond protection, headcovers are a chance to add character to your set, from understated classic designs to bold colours, novelty shapes, and team or brand logos. A matching set looks smart, while a standout putter cover is a popular way to personalise the bag. They also make a great, affordable gift for a golfer.

Frequently Asked Questions About Headcovers

Which clubs need headcovers?

Drivers, fairway woods, and hybrids benefit most, as their larger, often painted heads scratch and chip easily in the bag, and they usually come with a cover. Putters are also commonly covered to protect the face and finish. Iron covers are optional and chosen by golfers wanting to keep a premium set pristine. At a minimum, woods and your putter are worth protecting.

Do headcovers fit any club?

Headcovers are designed to fit specific club types, as a driver, hybrid, and putter all have very different head shapes. Putter covers are further split between blade and mallet styles. For a secure, snug fit it is important to match the cover to the club, so a driver cover for your driver and a mallet cover for a mallet putter, rather than expecting one to fit all.

What is the difference between a blade and mallet putter cover?

The two are shaped to match the putter head. A blade cover is slim and compact to fit a traditional blade putter, while a mallet cover is larger and rounder to fit a bulkier mallet head. Using the right one ensures the cover fits securely and protects the whole head, so it is worth checking your putter style before choosing.

Visit Tony Valentine Golf

If you would like help finding the right headcovers for your clubs, our team is happy to advise. Browse our full range below, or get in touch and visit us in store at our Corsham or Swindon centre.