The ifrothgolf review
A driver headcover shaped like a beer can, pure novelty kit for the lad who treats the 19th hole as the best hole. It protects the driver while making your mates grin on the first tee.
What's great
The good ones (Foretra, Shanker and similar) are not the tat you'd fear. Owners consistently rate the build: thick PU leather shell, soft velour or felt lining, tidy embroidery, and a centre-elastic that genuinely grips so it does not ping off in the bag. It does the actual job of a headcover, stops your crown getting dinged, while looking properly funny on the bag. Cheap as chips compared to a posh leather cover, and it makes a cracking gift that gets a reaction every single round. For the money, the quality on the better-known brands punches above its weight.
Worth knowing
It is novelty first, so know what you're buying. The barrel shape can be a faff to wrestle on and off compared to a normal sock cover, and on a chunky 460cc head it sits snug, so check it actually fits yours. There's no number tag or club-ID slot, it's just a can. And the bargain-bin versions are where it goes wrong: peeling decals, loose stitching, fabric like a carrier bag. Stick to a brand with real reviews. Also worth saying, the joke wears thinner the more serious your playing partners are.
The verdict
A genuinely decent novelty cover that protects the club and earns a laugh, just buy a reputable one and check it fits your 460cc head. I'd rate it as a gift or a bit of fun, not as a serious bit of gear.
