One model weighs about three kilos, another almost seven: the empty travel cover counts towards the airline's weight limit, and choosing the right one means deciding how many kilos are left for the clubs.
Anyone who flies with their clubs soon learns that the weight of the empty cover counts as much as the weight of the clubs: airlines set one overall limit, and the cover sits inside it. Here are seven models from two makers, Sun Mountain and Bag Boy, compared on weight, dimensions and the protection stated in the official technical sheets.
Three types of cover, three ways to travel
- Lightweight soft cover: folds away, weighs little, protects with padding and sometimes plastic shells.
- Soft cover with wheels: pulled along like a trolley, heavier.
- Cover with a rigid structure: uses an upper shell, usually plastic, to protect the clubheads.
The seven models, from lightest to heaviest
| Model | Maker | Stated weight | What the maker says |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZTF Travel Cover | Bag Boy | 6.4 lb (about 2.9 kg) | Expandable body with Zip-to-Fit technology, padded top, lockable zip |
| Kube Travel Cover | Sun Mountain | 6.8 lb (about 3.1 kg) | Internal dimensions 52 x 14 x 14 inches, plastic shells and dense foam, folds away for storage |
| Freestyle Travel Cover | Bag Boy | 9.5 lb (about 4.3 kg) | Six-wheel base, panels that fold into the base, internal compression strap |
| T-10 Travel Cover | Bag Boy | 9.6 lb (about 4.4 kg) | Crush-resistant ABS top, in-line wheels, internal padding for the stand mechanism |
| ClubGlider Meridian | Sun Mountain | 11.3 lb (about 5.1 kg) | Dimensions 52 x 14 x 14 inches, legs that retract into the moulded tray, two external pockets |
| ClubGlider3 Travel Bag | Sun Mountain | 12.8 lb (about 5.8 kg) | Capacity 127.1 litres, 53 x 14 x 17 inches, integrated TSA lock and internal AirTag pocket |
| ClubGlider Pro | Sun Mountain | 14.9 lb (about 6.8 kg) | Swivel wheels, four internal pockets, straps to secure the bag |
The kilos in brackets are an arithmetic conversion from the pounds stated on the makers' websites (1 lb = 0.4536 kg), rounded.
If you want to travel light: ZTF and Kube
The two lightest covers of the seven, Bag Boy's ZTF and Sun Mountain's Kube, are the best fit when the weight limit is the constraint. The ZTF has an expandable body that, according to the maker, holds bags of different sizes with burst-proof straps; the Kube has internal dimensions of 52 x 14 x 14 inches, dense foam over the bag and ballistic-type nylon, and folds into a compact package.
A useful calculation: if the airline's limit for clubs is 20 kg, like the one easyJet publishes for its "small" category, a 6.8 lb cover (about 3.1 kg) leaves about 16.9 kg for clubs, shoes and accessories; a 14.9 lb ClubGlider Pro (about 6.8 kg) leaves about 13.2. Always check your airline's limit and policy.
If you want wheels: Freestyle, T-10, ClubGlider
Covers with wheels cost in kilos what they give in airport convenience. Bag Boy's Freestyle has a six-wheel base that, the maker says, lets you move it upright, with panels that fold into the base. The T-10 has an ABS upper shell and in-line wheels. Sun Mountain's ClubGlider models add a retractable leg that supports the weight of the bag; the ClubGlider3 also has the TSA lock and a pocket for an AirTag tracker.
The alternative: leave the bag at home
For a weekend with one or two rounds, the sums can change. In 2026 many clubs rent out bag and clubs: Circolo Golf Is Molas at 50 euros for 18 holes, San Domenico Golf at 50 euros, Tanka Golf at 40 euros (25 for nine holes), Golf des Iles Borromées at 25 euros. At Pevero Golf Club, according to the regulations, every player must have their own bag.
Some hotels help too: Hotel Excelsior Venice and Villa d'Este list equipment rental among their golf services, while the Golf Lodge in Val Passiria has a video-monitored caddy room where you can leave your bag.
Before you buy: what to check
- Empty weight, in relation to the airline's limit.
- Dimensions of the cover compared with your bag: the sheets state 52-53 inches in length.
- Protection for the wood headcovers: rigid shell or thick padding.
- Security: lockable zip or TSA lock.
- Foldability, if there is no room to store it at the hotel.
Curiosities
- A tracker in the cover. The ClubGlider3 has an internal pocket designed for an AirTag.
- Six wheels. The base of the Freestyle has six, according to Bag Boy.
- It folds. The Kube folds into a compact package and the Freestyle's panels fold into the base, according to the makers.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a golf bag travel cover weigh?+
Among the Bag Boy and Sun Mountain models, weights range from the 6.4 lb (about 2.9 kg) of the Bag Boy ZTF to the 14.9 lb (about 6.8 kg) of the Sun Mountain ClubGlider Pro, according to the makers.
Does the weight of the cover count towards the airline's limit?+
Airline limits generally apply to the whole: check your carrier's policy. On easyJet the limit for clubs is 20 kg.
Is a rigid or a soft cover better?+
It depends on what matters most: soft covers weigh less, while those with a rigid upper shell protect the clubheads. No maker claims absolute protection.
Is a cover with wheels really more convenient?+
For getting around the airport, yes, but it weighs more: among the models mentioned, covers with wheels range from 9.5 to 14.9 lb.
Can I avoid taking my bag?+
Yes, many clubs rent out bag and clubs: in 2026, for example, from 25 euros at Golf des Iles Borromées to 50 at Is Molas and San Domenico Golf.
Do I need a lock on the cover?+
The ClubGlider3 has an integrated TSA lock; the ZTF, Freestyle and T-10 have a lockable zip, according to the makers.
