2021 Hoofers?

[Oh Hi Carl]

I have the tour now and it does get plenty of tangle with my midsize grips, but I agree that it is much better when the stand is not engaged. I didn’t realize that the pocket zips off, so thanks for that tip. 

[brew4eagle]

Here's my 2020 Lite...

 

[jmb7wb]

Is this a picture of the new colorway?  I can’t remember if the navy was an option.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI7mtKanxBK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

[Minarets]

4 hours ago, brew4eagle said:

Here's my 2020 Lite...

 

You like it or sun mountain 3.5/2.5 better? 

[brew4eagle]

47 minutes ago, Minarets said:

You like it or sun mountain 3.5/2.5 better? 

Currently going with the PING.  The Hoofer just balances so flawlessly on the shoulders.  The moment you get it on both shoulders it just settles in the perfect sweetspot and it doesn't shift around like the Sun Mtn strap systems.  The perfect bag would be a Sun Mtn with the PING straps and strap connection points (I think the connection points are the key to the PINGs 'carrying lighter' as a lot of people remark).  That said, I'm sure I'll have another Sun Mtn at some point.

Edited January 5, 2021 by brew4eagle

[brew4eagle]

1 hour ago, jmb7wb said:

Is this a picture of the new colorway?  I can’t remember if the navy was an option.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI7mtKanxBK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Yes, that navy is new.  Last year's red/navy/white was primarily grey.

[scott_Donald]

11 hours ago, Minarets said:

You like it or sun mountain 3.5/2.5 better? 

 

I came back to Ping after a few years with SM. The Pings carry lighter, they are tanks and don't want to break. To me a SM bag will last 2 years and break, my Hoofer is now 2 years old and except fading in the Texas sun, scrapes on the stand legs from the cart; its brand new. I try and carry most of my rounds, and this bag is perfect. 

 

Yes it tangles slightly with the bag sitting down, pick it up and its great. 

 

 

[pingman_24]

New colours are on Mortongolfsales.com 

[ryan84]

15 minutes ago, pingman_24 said:

New colours are on Mortongolfsales.com 

Those look like the same colors as last year to me, maybe besides the USA one.

[Abh159]

1 hour ago, pingman_24 said:

New colours are on Mortongolfsales.com 

 

Aside from 1 or 2 new options in the lites I didn't see anything that was different from last year. Am I missing something?

[CB90]

The website is a little wonky, but the new options are there (links below).

 

Hoofer: The "emerald" green version now says "teal." Looks like a darker green to me. Then the USA version. There will be at least one more in there at some point since we've seen a picture of a navy version.

 

Lite: Four new versions in there, but you have to click the tiny pictures under "Choose Your Options," otherwise you can't see them.

 

Craz-E-lite: Three new options - blue, neon, and white. 

 

Not sure that I love any of these, but I need a bag so I'll talk myself into one of them.

[MK7Golf21]

8 minutes ago, CB90 said:

The website is a little wonky, but the new options are there (links below).

 

Hoofer: The "emerald" green version now says "teal." Looks like a darker green to me. Then the USA version. There will be at least one more in there at some point since we've seen a picture of a navy version.

 

Lite: Four new versions in there, but you have to click the tiny pictures under "Choose Your Options," otherwise you can't see them.

 

Craz-E-lite: Three new options - blue, neon, and white. 

 

Not sure that I love any of these, but I need a bag so I'll talk myself into one of them.

 

yea, the craze lite one is the only one I think that looks good of the bunch from last year and what we have seen this year so far in colors. Only issue on the craze lite is the material is much more thin, almost like tent material vs. the other bags, probably won't last as long.

Edited January 5, 2021 by Redjeep83

[brew4eagle]

The slate Hoofer Lite looks ok and the Mr. PING version is amazing.  Might pull trigger on that one.

 

Edited January 5, 2021 by brew4eagle

[MK7Golf21]

17 minutes ago, brew4eagle said:

The slate Hoofer Lite looks ok and the Mr. PING version is amazing.  Might pull trigger on that one.

 

 

I wasn't sure what to think of that one.

[brew4eagle]

2 minutes ago, Redjeep83 said:

 

I wasn't sure what to think of that one.

Agree.  At first I was digging it, but now I think it looks a little too much like a designer hand bag.  I also avoid white bags, although this one likely doesn't show dirt as readily.  Got my Hoofer Lite for a great price so will likely just stick with it vs. paying full price for the Mr. PING.

[Minarets]

its weird, because the Mr Ping one you cant click and see a closeup of.  

[Phabs]

I’ve been super pleased with this bag.  Carry’s perfectly and the straps are ultra comfortable and easy to adjust.

[CB90]

4 hours ago, Phabs said:

I’ve been super pleased with this bag.  Carry’s perfectly and the straps are ultra comfortable and easy to adjust.

I’ve wanted this exact bag but I walk every round and keep second guessing it. Do you happen to have any feedback on carrying this vs a lightweight option (SM 2.5, craz-e-lite, etc)? I only carry 10 clubs, and wonder if a bare bones bag would be less comfortable than something sturdy like this with more cushion to it. 

[Phabs]

4 hours ago, CB90 said:

I’ve wanted this exact bag but I walk every round and keep second guessing it. Do you happen to have any feedback on carrying this vs a lightweight option (SM 2.5, craz-e-lite, etc)? I only carry 10 clubs, and wonder if a bare bones bag would be less comfortable than something sturdy like this with more cushion to it. 

I’ve carried a 2.5 years and years ago.  The added weight of the hoofer doesn’t bother me at all because of how comfortable it is.   The pockets are all layed out well, The cart strap though passage is nice, water bottle pocket fits everything I’ve put in it.  The magnetic pocket works awesome for range finders.   It’s a great bag, I don’t regret the purchase one bit.    I do have a 2021 Nike bag coming just because of the top layout and I had a gift card that made it under 80 bucks for the bag.

 

If ping adopted the Nike/Jones club organization layout it’d be game over.  There was zero tangle with that layout. The ping gets a little tight on the bottom row carrying four wedges and a 9 iron. 

Edited January 6, 2021 by Phabs

[GolfTurkey]

On 1/5/2021 at 3:57 AM, MtlJeff said:

Does the 2021 Hoofer still come with the little gremlin at the bottom of the bag that smooshes your grips together so you can't pull any clubs out? 

 

I have no idea why this is always an issue for me with Ping bags LOL. I have 2 Ogio bags and it's never as much of a problem.

 

Ping bags you have to do bicep curls to get the clubs out of there!

 

Have you tried the Hoofer 14, that one comes with a pack of gremlins that have been doing bicep curls? My preferred technique to extricate clubs is to use my larger muscles in my core and legs.

 

Get some knee bend, rotate your core, grab the club as low as you can and then push upwards off the ground as you rotate your core and pull with your lats. You can add a little forearm and wrist at the end. I usually get the club out within the first 5 attempts using this technique.

[ryan84]

Looks like Morton's added a bunch of colors to the Craz-e lite. Lots of cool options. Still see nothing for the standard hoofer.

[madeinguam81]

4 hours ago, ryan84 said:

Looks like Morton's added a bunch of colors to the Craz-e lite. Lots of cool options. Still see nothing for the standard hoofer.

You have to click on the little thumbnails off to the right. 

[Minarets]

i still wish the Hoofer Lite was lighter.  maybe split the difference in the Craze Lite and Hootfer.  its almost a waste to call it lite when its .5 lbs lighter than the standard Hoofer.  a 3.5 would be perfect.  i know several have said the hoofer lite carries so well they dont mind the extra weight....that kinda has me back to considering one.  thought i was dead set on a Sun Mountain 2.5+ however i have never liked their straps or where they connect to the bag.

[ryan84]

1 hour ago, madeinguam81 said:

You have to click on the little thumbnails off to the right. 

I have a hard time believing the USA and a darker green were the only two color ways PING created for this year.

[Minarets]

the teal green is definitely different than the Kelly green last year.  

[ryan84]

5 minutes ago, Minarets said:

the teal green is definitely different than the Kelly green last year.  

Yea it is but they've been discounted and out of stock of most of their bags for a month. Hard to believe all of that is for a different shade of green and a polarizing USA bag.

[brew4eagle]

4 hours ago, Minarets said:

i still wish the Hoofer Lite was lighter.  maybe split the difference in the Craze Lite and Hootfer.  its almost a waste to call it lite when its .5 lbs lighter than the standard Hoofer.  a 3.5 would be perfect.  i know several have said the hoofer lite carries so well they dont mind the extra weight....that kinda has me back to considering one.  thought i was dead set on a Sun Mountain 2.5+ however i have never liked their straps or where they connect to the bag.

It simply doesn't need to be any lighter.  I prefer carrying it vs a 2.5+ since it's just more comfortable even though it weighs about 2 lbs more.  I'm constantly having to fiddle with the balance of the bag/straps on the 2.5+.  Hoofer Lite is so comfortable you barely notice it's there.

[ohitsluca]

21 minutes ago, brew4eagle said:

It simply doesn't need to be any lighter.  I prefer carrying it vs a 2.5+ since it's just more comfortable even though it weighs about 2 lbs more.  I'm constantly having to fiddle with the balance of the bag/straps on the 2.5+.  Hoofer Lite is so comfortable you barely notice it's there.

counterpoint: you can have a bag that is both balanced AND lighter

[MK7Golf21]

6 minutes ago, ohitsluca said:

counterpoint: you can have a bag that is both balanced AND lighter

 

lighter you get the more you start getting into less substantial material. The thicker material Ping uses lasts forever, for ping craze lite they had to go with a tent like material/nylon, we don't know how long that will hold up throwing into your car or corner could catch the material. The current thicker Ping material has no problems with that

[ohitsluca]

50 minutes ago, Redjeep83 said:

 

lighter you get the more you start getting into less substantial material. The thicker material Ping uses lasts forever, for ping craze lite they had to go with a tent like material/nylon, we don't know how long that will hold up throwing into your car or corner could catch the material. The current thicker Ping material has no problems with that

I don’t disagree with you, there are trade offs for sure. Especially durability. But the original post I was responding to seemed to be suggesting you have to either choose balanced or lightweight, I just don’t think that’s the case