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Hello Wrxers!

 

I've been spending lots of time in this sub-forum as my old Nike bag is nearing time to replace. Lots of great info, particularly the thread on light weight bags.  I wanted to start a conversation with a slightly different bent: what the 'best of both worlds' bag?

 

I've been a riding golfer most of my golf life, but this year I've enjoyed walking: both carrying (though I have been more of a 9-hole carry guy) and using a pushcart.  I'd like to walk more often than I do, so I'm leaning toward a lighter-weight bag (my current bag is ~5 pounds, and one of the big things I'm trying to solve for is having a grab handle at the top of the bag for when I slide it off of my shoulders and pick-up).  I'm sure that I'll always ride some (maybe even most) of the time, but I want a golf bag that (1) is light for those times I want to carry, (2) fits and stays on a pushcart well (I've used a clicgear most often), (3) fits and stays on a riding cart well, and (4) has enough storage that I can store a few layers of clothing when necessary (pull over and/or rain gear) and a decent sized water bottle (along with all the real essentials that all bags seem to fit well: 6-12 balls, rangefinder, tees, gloves, ballmarks etc.).

 

Based on what I've seen so far the Sun Mountain 3.5 seems like a good inbetweener.  Maybe the Hoofer Lite and the Titleist Plus4 or Players4?  One thing I've noticed is good balance of my current bag made carrying much easier (after I took the time to adjust the straps appropriately), so while lower absolute weight will be good I'm sure, good balance and easy carry is probably nearly as important.  I almost talked myself into a Jones original carry on the Black Friday sale.  I really like the weight and minimalist look, but I convinced myself not having a stand mechanism would be bad for me (dew, wet ground, bag gets dirty, P.I.T. to continually pick-up and set down?).  If any Jones (or other 'no stand' carry bag users) have either gotten over (or not gotten over) that issue I'd love to hear about it.

 

Appreciate any views and feedback from those who have looked for this sort of bag.  Thanks for any and all feedback and I hope this thread helps others, too.

 

(btw, I believe this is my current bag.  I bought it from a friend, so I'm not sure exactly what model it is).

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Driver: Callaway Epic Max LS, stock stiff, 9*
3 wood: TaylorMade Sim2 Max, stock stiff, 15*,
Hybrid: Callaway XR Pro stock pro stiff 18*
Irons: Callaway Apex (2014) 4-AW, KBS Tour-V 110 S
Wedges: Mizuno MP-T 56*; Callaway X Series Jaws 60*
Putter: Scotty Cameron Select Fastback

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Ping Hoofer.  There's a reason so many use them and they last forever.

Ping G400 SFT 12*

Ping G 5W 19*

Ping G  7W 21.5*

Ping G410 5 Hybrid 25*

Mizuno JPX 923 HM HL 6-GW

Cleveland CBX2 54* & 58*

Scotty Cameron Newport Mil Spec 340g @ 34”

Bettinardi BB1 350g @ 34”

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My hoofer lasted 18 months, red has faded to pink and now the liner wont let my irons come out. My first Ping bag....may be my last.

Ping g430 LST Hulk Green
Ping g430 LST 3w ventus Red
TSR2 5w Kai'Li White

Stealth 2 (3 & 4)Hybrid Ventus Red TR HB

Mizuno HMP 6-pw i110 Steelfiber

CBX 48
RTX6 54/59 DG
LAB MEZZ.1 Max Accra Shaft

Bridgestone Tour B XS

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Sun Mountain C-130S with 2 straps that are available from Sun Mountain.

 

https://shop.sunmountain.com/c-130s-bag-detail

Ping G430 Max 10K 10.5° driver - Diamana GT 60S

Ping G430 Max 15° #3 fairway - Diamana TB 70S

Ping G430 Max 21° #7 fairway - Diamana TB 80S

Ping G430 Max 26° #5 hybrid - MMTh 90S

Mizuno Pro 243 4-PW irons - MMT 105S

Mizuno T24 Raw 48°-10S wedge - MMT 105S

Mizuno T24 Raw 54°-10S and 60°-06X wedges - MMT Scoring Wedge 105S

Ping PLD Ally Blue 4

Titleist Pro V1x

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12 hours ago, VA_Astra said:

My hoofer lasted 18 months, red has faded to pink and now the liner wont let my irons come out. My first Ping bag....may be my last.

The zipper on the valuables pocket just ripped on my 2020 hoofer that I've owned for less than a year.  I have been using hoofers since the mid to early 90's.  I probably need to stay away from ping bags for awhile.

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I've been using a Hoofer Lite for a bit now and have had absolutely zero problems with it. I've also had probably 7-8 Ping bags since '02 and have never had an issue with any of them. Contrary to what a few others have mentioned, I suggest you seriously consider it or regular Hoofer if you need more space. You won't find a bag with more comfortable straps for carrying and it has a surprising amount of room in the water bottle pocket as well as the apparel pocket. 

 

That being said I think it's going to be tough to find everything on your wishlist. Something really lightweight that also allows you to comfortably store several layers of clothing is a tall order.

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Thanks for all the feedback so far.

 

I feel like the C-130 is too far to the push cart / riding cart side of the continuum.

 

Hoofer gets so many good reviews and has a great history, but their models confuse me: hoofer lite seems like the right thing to do for a hybrid type bag, but at only 0.5 pound heavier I sort of feel like what’s the difference in carrying the Hoofer vs Hoofer lite? (Then I’m back to thinking 5.5 pounds is too heavy 😜).

 

Any mizuno K1-L0 users out there?  It’s hard core light weight, but I saw it in a shop and the straps were great and the club opening seemed big enough.  Can you get a pullover in that apparel pocket?  Anything else?

 

Appreciate all the feedback.

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Driver: Callaway Epic Max LS, stock stiff, 9*
3 wood: TaylorMade Sim2 Max, stock stiff, 15*,
Hybrid: Callaway XR Pro stock pro stiff 18*
Irons: Callaway Apex (2014) 4-AW, KBS Tour-V 110 S
Wedges: Mizuno MP-T 56*; Callaway X Series Jaws 60*
Putter: Scotty Cameron Select Fastback

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1 hour ago, OK_Golf said:

Thanks for all the feedback so far.

 

 

 

Any mizuno K1-L0 users out there?  It’s hard core light weight, but I saw it in a shop and the straps were great and the club opening seemed big enough.  Can you get a pullover in that apparel pocket?  Anything else?

 

Appreciate all the feedback.

Im looking at the Mizuno Golf BR-D4 6-Way stand bag. It looks like a direct comparison to the Hoofer. Ive had Mizzy bags in the past and they were great.

Ping g430 LST Hulk Green
Ping g430 LST 3w ventus Red
TSR2 5w Kai'Li White

Stealth 2 (3 & 4)Hybrid Ventus Red TR HB

Mizuno HMP 6-pw i110 Steelfiber

CBX 48
RTX6 54/59 DG
LAB MEZZ.1 Max Accra Shaft

Bridgestone Tour B XS

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The SM 3.5 fits the bill as well.  I’ve used that bag for years as I regularly use a push cart but also carry occasionally at home or on golf trips.  Plenty of room in the golf pockets only downside to any of the lighter bags is more limited clothing pocket.  I generally only carry minimal clothing when I walk and carry so never an issue.  Well made bag too.

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I have gone through probably 10 bags this last year.  I have finally settled on the SM 3.5 with a single strap.  I would look at it or the 4.5.  I ride probably 99% of the time but do a fair amount of practice.  It's a perfect bag for me.

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Not a specific bag, but type.  I have a Datrek with the 'top lock' system that hooks into my bagboy cart with ease (cart also has the same system).  Not sure who else makes carts with the toplock system other than bagboy, but bagboy also makes bags that work, though they are generally more expensive than datrek.  I could certainly carry the datrek bag if so desired, though it is not a stand bag.  Point is, you might want to look for something with the toplock system just in case you ever decide to get a push cart to match.

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On 1/9/2021 at 12:07 PM, taskerc said:

I have three right now that fit the hybrid use bill for me - the ping hoofer - for use when I need pockets/ space, Jones classic stand for best ease of carry plus stand and a vintage leather carry bag when I want simple - and it goes well with the retro vibe of my walker golf trolley 

Ping Hoofer is always highly rated.  It also always has a lot of complaints about club tangling (which I also experienced in my last Hoofer bag).  Is this still a problem?

Ping G410 Plus Driver, TaylorMade Aeroburner 3W, Cobra F6 Baffler 
Callaway 2015 XR 4, 5 hybrids

Titleist 2021 T300 6-P, 48W, 53W irons

Ping Zing Lob wedge
Axis1 Rose putter

 

Alternate set: Srixon ZX4 MKII irons

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