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I've been using the Jones Original for the past two seasons. I've also owned the Player's bag. My biggest complaint with the Player's series is that it's a structured bag -- that is, it has two thin rods running along each side to add rigidity. I found little advantage to having that rigidity and the rod added carry discomfort, so I removed the rods.

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I have both and really like both, but the players series bag is better (IMO) because it has a spine. Although I carry trestle sticks with my bags, very frequently while waiting for others on the fairway to hit I like to stand the bag directly upright and just lean my arm against the clubs (driver). The original doesn't have a spine, so as soon as I stand it up upright, the bag itself will start sagging downward, and I have to "reach" lower to get the bag on my shoulder again when my playing partners have hit.

 

So if I had to choose one, it would be the players series.

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The Players looks a little better IMO, but the original would be my choice... I think the opening in the original is a smidge bigger, not by much but every little bit helps with the jones bags. Cool bags but I went back to a traditional stand bag.

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Just purchased a new Jones Original series bag. Haven’t carried a Jones bag since college. Question for everyone using an original Jones: where do you keep your water bottle? I’ve gotten used to having a water bottle pocket on my Titleist stand bag. I know it may sound stupid but I don’t remember needing a water bottle holder 30 years ago but I’ve gotten used to it.

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I do the same... I have a long water bottle and it sits in the pocket beside the ball pocket really well. I should try the ball pocket itself without balls in.. could most likely keep it open a tad for easy in/out and not worry about the bottle falling out.

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I've been using the Jones Original for the past two seasons. I've also owned the Player's bag. My biggest complaint with the Player's series is that it's a structured bag -- that is, it has two thin rods running along each side to add rigidity. I found little advantage to having that rigidity and the rod added carry discomfort, so I removed the rods.

 

hey mate, how did you remove the rods??

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I've been using the Jones Original for the past two seasons. I've also owned the Player's bag. My biggest complaint with the Player's series is that it's a structured bag -- that is, it has two thin rods running along each side to add rigidity. I found little advantage to having that rigidity and the rod added carry discomfort, so I removed the rods.

 

hey mate, how did you remove the rods??

My Players' bag had only one rod. It is under the handle. It was easy to remove, I just slid the inside lower part on the plastic base out to the middle of the bag. This gave me enough play to slide it out from under the top part of the bag and pull it out all the way. My players' bag was way too floppy without the rod (very different than my MacKenzie bag without support) so I put the rod back in.
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I've been using the Jones Original for the past two seasons. I've also owned the Player's bag. My biggest complaint with the Player's series is that it's a structured bag -- that is, it has two thin rods running along each side to add rigidity. I found little advantage to having that rigidity and the rod added carry discomfort, so I removed the rods.

 

hey mate, how did you remove the rods??

My Players' bag had only one rod. It is under the handle. It was easy to remove, I just slid the inside lower part on the plastic base out to the middle of the bag. This gave me enough play to slide it out from under the top part of the bag and pull it out all the way. My players' bag was way too floppy without the rod (very different than my MacKenzie bag without support) so I put the rod back in.

 

Removed my player's rod too. My bag structure held up fine with the waxed canvas model.


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I have the Original but I like the look of the Players more. Might be something I look at in the future.

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I have an Original, but went back and forth when purchasing.

 

What won me over was that i wasnt in love with the single divider on the Players. Otherwise, i probably would have gone that route. Still very much happy with the Original though, wouldnt change my mind given a do-over.

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I have an Original, but went back and forth when purchasing.

 

What won me over was that i wasnt in love with the single divider on the Players. Otherwise, i probably would have gone that route. Still very much happy with the Original though, wouldnt change my mind given a do-over.

 

I can relate as I also went back / forth before purchasing. I liked the appearance of the Players slightly more, but wasn't crazy about the single divider, and the deciding factor was the larger pocket for rain gear that put the Original out front. Still pleased with my choice.

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I posted on this a while ago when I got the Original... It was cool, but I didn't love it.  I thought the 3 way divider was superior to the 2 way on the Players... I can officially say now that I was wrong.  There is virtually NO tangle on the Players and having the spine in the bag is really nice vs. the Original.  Between these two bags, I am choosing the players everytime, especially in the Heather colorways.  

 

They can both be minimalist bags or fit for full set ups.

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On 9/5/2020 at 8:04 PM, erikro said:

Any other thoughts between these two? Is the original more minimalist?

I think both are pretty minimalist if you want them to be. Both are pretty simple and have 3 pockets, but the unstructured nature of the Original would probably give that old school minimalist vibe a little bit more. For me I prefer the Players as I like the 2 way divider instead of 3. As stated above a 3 way divided for a top this size just feels too cluttered for me, and 2 is just right. I'd even be fine with no divider.

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I’ve used jones bags since the 80’s and have also owned 4 of the reincarnated Originals.  Color was the only reason I have had 4 of the newer ones.  CurrentLy using the all white stripeshow.  I can’t stand 2 dividers.  3 works fine for me and this bag with clubs has plenty enough storage and structure.  I have an all black all vinyl version I won’t have time to get to any more which Will be going for sale soon.  If any one is interested Pm me.  The all black is no longer made. 

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