Differences between TOUR 2008 TM Masters Bag and Retail

[leftygolfer15]

Some cool easter eggs

Hey guys,

I've been meaning to post this for awhile but haven't got around to it. I recently picked up a 2008 Taylor Made Masters Season Opener TOUR staff bag. I also had a retail one and wanted to compare the subtle differences that make the TOUR bag a real cool piece.

1.) The TOUR bags are numbered out of 50. Mine is 47/50. Retail is numbered out of 500.



2.) The TOUR bags have 2008 Season Opener across the bottom of the bag and have the cool "feet" as well. The retail bags are blank and have no feet.



3.) The TOUR bags have logo raised TAYLOR MADE on the carry strap and on the small zipper pocket. The retail bags are embroidered.





4.) Perhaps the coolest thing of all is what I call the space pocket. The pocket with the Georgia lettering and logo is zip on the retail bags, but not on the TOUR bags. On the Tour bags its a magnetic, insulated water pocket with a cool NASA-looking lining.





What do you guys think?

[TheHusky]

That's really cool, I have the 2009 Masters Bag 1 of 500 not the real limited version like you and I wish mine had the insulted beverage pocket that is so sick! I love the colors, very nice bag sir and you're lefty so it's even better. Enjoy and let me know how well the cooler pocket holds up but my Masters bag also has the feet with season opener across it.

[leftygolfer15]

They did start putting the feet on them finally. I've been saying it for awhile now that the retail bags without them look naked at the bottom. The insulated pocket is actually very deep. You could hold a 32+ ounce bottle in it easily. I actually don't plan on gaming the bag since they are so rare. I also have the matching Jan Craig's that go with it as well.

[TheHusky]

Wow that much size huh? awesome. I can understand you not wanting to game it considering its 1 of 50, do you usually walk or cart? You going to pick up the supertri? that with the aldila RIP shaft will be a beast. ( def my future setup).

[leftygolfer15]

Yea, it's pretty deep. I only keep staff bags for when I travel to protect the clubs. My gamer staff bag will be my 09 US Open bag. The Supertri sounds promising, but I need spin rates that are the same or less than the r9 for me to consider switching. I know it has a hotter face. I'm going to pick up an FT-Tour just for grins to see what all the fuss is about.

[kitsoasis]

My retail one is 874/1200, what's the difference between that and the /500 ones??

This tour one is WAY cool though, I'd love to get my hands on one. Love the attention to detail.

[BriGTi]

i feel cheated lol i have one of the /1200 bags
#110 to be exact since i checked
wonder what the deal is

[pearls24]

Anyone know what will be out for this year? Will they make a carry/stand bag version like they did in some other years? A buddy of mine had a sweet white/green bag. I just wish TM made the nice carry/stand bags with 14 way dividers or at least something more then 6 (love a sep. putter well too).

[KYMAR]

Pearls give a look at the new TM Supreme Hybrid bag. I am getting one when i can swing it. Has 14 dividers, full length. has a dual carry strap that has a quick release function for use on a cart. Slightly heavier than a pure stand carry bag at 6.5 lbs. But it does have 14 dividers and a bunch of other nice features. I want one!

[pearls24]

Kymar- thanks for the heads up! I went on TMAX Gear to view the bags and usually the ones that have the 14 way dividers don't have the cool color schemes/logos (like the staff bags)....