Magnets in Headcovers

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By DK

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  1. DK

    DK
    Northeast PA

    I am lucky enough to game the CONCEPT X putter. Love the putter but hate the headcover. I have two questions for fellow TT members.

    1. Any known replacement covers that will fit this unique shape head? 2. Has anyone replaced the velcro (hook and loop) closures with magnets? How and where would you take it to be replaced? Or any DIY tips to make this happen?

    Thanks guys...hit em straight.

  2. Brian D

    Brian D
    Corunna, MI

    Ther are some DIY conversion kits out there if you want to go that route. Some are pretty simple and have a magnet inside a velcro overlay/pouch that way you don't remove the factory velcro. I'd try one of those kits as the cover for the Concept X is a bit different as you noted. A simple Google search should net you a bunch of options and even some premade kits for purchase. Im a bit of a traditionalist so I haven't done any conversion attempts rather stay with the velcro, but that is my own preference. Good luck in your search.
  3. Todd T

    Todd T
    San Diego, CA

    Military
    Shoe cobbler!
  4. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    AM&E makes the headcovers for Scotty. They "will not" make a Scotty for you with the magnet, but you could check to see if you could get plain headcover with the magnet that would fit your putter or a custom of your design. They have a catalog online and you can always call their customer service at 800-528-6480. Just another option.
  5. DK

    DK
    Northeast PA

    Thanks Brian. I’ll check it out
  6. Thomas Y

    Thomas Y
    Wenham, MA

    Short answer, yes, I have stitched in magnets sourced at my local hardware store. I did it with a small leather patch on each side of the cover, with a neodymium magnet on each side. They are strong but a bit fragile/delicate, thus they won't last if abused. I also think I would use some type of a blade to shave the velcro, open one side of the stitching holding it in place, insert the magnet, and restitch.

    A seamstress could do this as well. Not sure how much it would cost. Or, replace the velcro on the worn out side (not the hook, but the loop side, I think). That would be temporary, of course.
  7. Thomas Y

    Thomas Y
    Wenham, MA

    Oh, another benefit of magnetic closure with a carbon steel putter head is that you can pick the cover up with the clubhead. This won't work for non-ferric heads (copper, manganese, most stainless steels), though.
  8. Andrew A

    Andrew A
    Charlotte, NC

    Most show repair shops or tailors can modify your headcover to include magnets. I've done this a couple times with minimum effort and great success.
  9. Thomas Y

    Thomas Y
    Wenham, MA

    OK, so I just sewed in magnets on my Circa 62 Charcoal Mist (carbon steel head) putter cover. I used small (slightly smaller than 1/2" diameter) neodymium magnets in 2 pairs, inserting under the velcro near the top and bottom part of the 'x' stitch that secures the velcro to the inner lining of the cover. I think it was easier than installing 1 pair of larger diameter magnets. I'll see how this works over the summer, using it on a Studio Select 2.7 putter.
  10. I understand Scotty hasn't done magnets in the past for fear of damaging the putter but by now there are plenty of other companies making magnet head covers. I really wish Scotty would start offering some as they are a bit easier to slide on and off, and to me most importantly more durable. Never had a magnet cover wear out where the magnet is but I've definitely seen the velcro start pulling away on some of my gamer Scotty covers.

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