Ping Bag GOAT?

[SwingMan]

Doesn't it depend on the function of the bag? Carry, Cart, Waterproof

[brew4eagle]

I don't have a lot of experience with PING bags prior to a couple years ago, but loving this 4 Series...

[braincramp52]

I've never owned a Hoofer but they seem to set the standard for carry/stand bags. I did pickup a DLX cart bag and I'm very impressed with the styling and quality build. It's made with a vinyl like material like a staff bag. Should make it easier to keep clean, hope I don't regret getting it in white.

 

I've got the same bag and I love it.

[kyledeen]

White Ping Staff bags are where it's at. always the cleanest look on the course.

[RH82]

Shout out for the Vantage bag. I bought it in 2008 and it was phenomenal.

[dommer]

Really doesn’t matter which Ping bag you get, all are A++

[andyk856]

I got the Ping hoofer lite, awesome bag for walking

[HackZogan]

I too carry a PING Hoofer Lite. Not sure what year, but it's several years old now and still in great shape.

[robleighlefty89]

 

 

My Ping 4 Series, though I preferred my old K56. My main grip with this (and it's silly) is that the dividers aren't square, they sit at a downward angle.

[brew4eagle]

 

 

My Ping 4 Series, though I preferred my old K56. My main grip with this (and it's silly) is that the dividers aren't square, they sit at a downward angle.

 

They made the dividers straight/square on the latest 4 Series, not sure about the Hoofer Lite dividers

[golfman79]

Had 3 Ping Hoofer Vantage team bags in a row. Had to send my 2nd one back in since the support rod broke and the bag collapsed. Sent it in and they restored it for free.

[jmangus2]

Hoofer 2 gets my vote

[njlam]

The J Bag was GOAT. The could bring it back today and it would still sell.

[mcasella08]

Ping Hoofer 14 and the Taylormade Crosstech 14 are the same - they look good but they don't have full length dividers so they are useless. Clubs stick and tear your grips up.

[leejohnkieh]

Ping Hoofer 3 hands down.....

[Mrgreen36]

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> OG Hoofer last forever. I still have two from 1998 in the basement.

 

Still using one I bought in 1995, faded pretty good, but nothing has broken, ripped, or fallen apart on it.

[Cottonseed.]

 

Just picked up this thing off eBay. Yes these are my clubs loaded in.

Throwback Ping bags may start a movement

Edit: shit pictures sorry.

[e-man]

Gotta be the Hoofer 2. It added full length dividers and a water bottle pocket over the original hoofer. I still have one. Also have a Hoofer Vantage which is also great and has 5 dividers instead of 4. I don’t carry it though. I use it on a push cart.

[dfrautsch]

2017 Hoofer 4 Series with the rain hood in the hip pad.L8+ with RipstopOG Hoofer (1996?) Hoofer 2 and Hoofer 3 Looking at switching over to the 2020 Hoofer Lite.

I really wish the new L8's would have had a dual strap option.

 

[storm319]

My vote goes to the Hoofer 2 (later run with the molded handle). Modern choice would be the 2016 Hoofer.

[BPetry]

I have had several Ping bags and just bought a Traverse for my Clicgear 8.0+, but the only two others I still have are my Vantage and a Hoofer series 2. Both are still in excellent condition and have several hundred rounds walked, rode and drug along on them. I do not currently own any Ping clubs, but I will always have at least one of their bags...

[mcputter]

I'd vote for the J-Bag.

[ckay]

Hoofer was a game changer but I think the Flextech is the best stand bag on the market right now.

[brew4eagle]

Hoofer Lite 2020 is starting to replace the '16-'17 4 Series for me

[Herm33]

I've been pretty impressed with the "Mascot" series bag that I picked up early last year on closeout. I understand it to be a model that is loosely based on the 4 Series from a few years back?

What might I find in differences between the Mascot and the 2020 Hoofer Lite? Only grips I would have about the Mascot is some occasional club tangle and with a lower back that can be problematic at times, I'd love for it to be about a half to 3/4 of a pound lighter. To be honest I'm not sure what my Mascot weighs all in.

[brew4eagle]

It's very similar. Hoofer Lite is maybe 4 or 6 oz lighter, has a small pocket inside the apparel pocket which is perfect for wallet or phone. Straps are slightly better on the Lite, but the Mascot straps are very good. Basically, I wouldn't switch between those 2 unless looking for a new bag and you really liked the Mascot. Then it would be a seamless transition. That said, I'd definitely choose the 2020 Lite vs the 2018-2019.

[dhen9]

Guys, can anyone tell me what bag I just purchased???

[storm319]

2014 Hoofer

[TaddNOhio]

I like my Ping Hoofer Vantage Ohio State bag, have had it several years and it has served me well

[VintageGolfer]

I was in middle school and high school golf when the OG Hoofer came out, and they were the only bags you saw out on the golf course. Always loved the look, style, colorways, form and way the bag just plopped down with the stand; a design ahead of it's time for sure. Recently, I went searching for some vintage Hoofer bags and now have a small collection of bags. One, in particular, is very unique, and appears to be part of the very first run of the Hoofer bag. There are notable differences in fabric, the dual straps, the construction of the stand-strap (controlling the stand legs), and there's no "little clock" specifying a date range of production. It literally seems like a gen1 test built version of the bag, and it's really well made, light. The other two bags both have the clock stamp on the base of the bag, one 96/97' and the other from 99'. They're all in great shape, and I really wish Ping would return to the classic style of these bags. They really were premium (and cost as such) bag in the day, and they still hold up in terms of today's bags and styles. I get a lot of compliments from people who recognize the bag; it was just an era of really good design. I'll see about posting some pics eventually.