Magnetic Towel Buyer’s Guide
Best Magnetic Golf Towels: Small + Large Rankings
A magnetic towel is only useful if it stays put and actually cleans grooves + balls without turning your whole towel into a wet, dirty mess. This guide compares the real options golfers buy in both sizes: compact (greenside) and full-length (cart).
The trap: Most “magnetic towels” are just a towel with a magnet. That helps access, but it doesn’t solve caked mud, dirty grooves, or wet/dry control. Systems win because they handle the whole workflow: scrub → clean → contain.
How We Tested
- Hold reliability: repeated dock/undock + cart vibration behavior (the “will it bail mid-round?” test).
- Groove cleaning: how well material + texture lifts debris instead of smearing it.
- Mud breakup: whether it can handle the nasty stuff without you using a tee like a caveman.
- Moisture control: can you keep a real dry zone for hands and grips.
- System fit: works on real bags (most aren’t magnetic) and doesn’t become a floppy decoration.
Small Magnetic Towels (Compact / Greenside)
Aiming Fluid “Stubby” (16 × 24)
Compact towel that behaves like a system, not swag: scrub pad + deep waffle + wash pocket + Magna-Anchor™ hold.
- Scrub: breaks up caked mud/sand fast
- Clean: waffle microfiber penetrates grooves
- Contain: wet pocket keeps the rest dry
Ghost Golf (Small)
Strong convenience and good microfiber. Still primarily wipe-only compared to a scrub + pocket system.
- Easy access magnet patch
- Good absorbency
- No wash pocket moisture isolation
STICKIT (Small Category)
Grab-and-go concept with strong magnet marketing. Cleaning performance depends heavily on towel material and the patch setup.
- Quick access design
- Brand recognition
- No pocket-based wet/dry control
Large Magnetic Towels (Cart / Full-Length)
Aiming Fluid “The 40” (16 × 40)
Built for cart golf and ugly conditions. Long format makes true wet/dry separation easier, while keeping the system features intact.
- Dual wash pockets: wet zone stays contained
- Scrub pad: for mud and bunker residue
- Magna-Anchor™: engineered hold for cart life
Ghost Golf “Caddie” Large (18 × 40)
Bigger towel helps, microfiber is solid, magnet access is convenient. Still lacks the scrub + pocket workflow that prevents smear-and-spread.
STICKIT Large (35 × 20)
Large cotton cleaning surface and strong stated pull. Detachable patch is convenient for washing, but it’s also a failure point.
Final Verdict: Systems Win
If you want “a towel that’s magnetic,” any of these can work. If you want a towel that actually improves your round (clean grooves, clean ball, dry grips, consistent access), you want a full system. Choose your size and run the workflow: Scrub → Clean → Contain.
FAQ: Golf Accessories, Magnetic Towels & Gifts
If you’re building a simpler gear setup, start with the stuff you’ll use every round. Here are quick answers plus the deeper guides.
What should I look for in a magnetic golf towel?
Look for hold strength, real cleaning performance, and a design that stays usable all round. A true system includes:
- Secure attachment (magnet + backup like a carabiner)
- Scrub capability (for packed grooves and stubborn debris)
- Wet/dry control (wash pocket or wet zone + dry finishing surface)
What are the most useful golf accessories for most golfers?
These are the “use every round” basics that actually earn their spot on a bag:
- Magnetic towel system (clean clubs + clean ball, fast)
- Landing pad / docking plate (consistent home for the towel)
- Performance tees (consistent height + cleaner launch)
- Divot tool (repair greens fast)
- Valuables pouch (phone/keys/wallet protected)
What’s a strong alternative to Ghost Golf towels?
Compare systems, not branding. Look for stronger hold, better debris removal, and a wet/dry workflow that doesn’t become a soggy rag by hole 6.
What are good golf gifts that won’t end up in a drawer?
Avoid novelty. Pick gear that gets used every round: towels, tees, divot tools, landing pads, and pouches.