What brand makes the best carry/stand bags?

[tc3putter]

I bought a Sun Mountain bag on my Pro,s say so. Worst bag I've ever had, could never get the balance right half my clubs always seemed to be hanging out, the legs don't work together so either one or the other comes out meaning you have to bang the thing down to work properly but the worst and most annoying thing was that you couldn't just reach over and unzip a pocket with one hand, they are just too floppy so you have to be a contortionist as you're walking down the fairway.
3 out of 10 for me.

[lars]

[quote name='tc3putter' timestamp='1423827834' post='10944441']
I bought a Sun Mountain bag on my Pro,s say so. Worst bag I've ever had, could never get the balance right half my clubs always seemed to be hanging out, the legs don't work together so either one or the other comes out meaning you have to bang the thing down to work properly but the worst and most annoying thing was that you couldn't just reach over and unzip a pocket with one hand, they are just too floppy so you have to be a contortionist as you're walking down the fairway.
3 out of 10 for me.
[/quote]

Which SM bag model did you buy? I'm looking for a new bag and I'd like to know which models to avoid. Anyone have feedback on the rain hood pouch hip pad comfort level on the hoofers?

[tc3putter]

It's a Swift X 2012 model, they may have improved it by now though. Judging by all the positive comments about SM bags they must be doing something right but mine was very disappointing.

[blink3665]

My SunMountain (Titleist) StaDry works great. I can hardly wait for spring though. I gotta break out the Nike GolfWRX bag again.

Both bags work flawlessly. I just wish that my StaDry had a drink pocket.

[JRJ70]

Sun Mountain is my go to bag. Currently use the hybrid since its basically a cart bag with legs. Fits great on my clicgear and gives me plenty of storage. Plus it has 14 slots and keeps my sticks from clanging together.

[Heelgrad]

Have always used Ping Hoofers or 4 series. Both very similar in weight and functionality. I tend to stick with what works. Don't like how other stand bags tilt the bottom of the bag to a 45 degree angle off the ground when you set them down. I just can't get past that.

[TeeAreNY]

I've got the Nike performance stand bag and it still looks new after 3 years and a ton of rounds. For the price along with design/features. I think they hold their own against the brands others have mentioned. (Great suggestions as well) Personally, I also think Nike bags look the best in comparison to other models, just fit my style overall. They don't make my bag anymore since they replaced it with the Air Hybrid models.

[ETERNAL06]

I own 2 ping hoofer xtreme bags and may pick up a ping hoofer 14. You can't go wrong with ping.

[heiman5]

[quote name='ETERNAL06' timestamp='1427542417' post='11233369']I own 2 ping hoofer xtreme bags and may pick up a ping hoofer 14. You can't go wrong with ping.[/quote]
Plus 1 for pings - hoofers and 4 series are gems

[wrxman]

I know it sounds crazy, but it's time to throw back. I currently use a pushcart so carrying is not a usual problem for me. But when forced to, such as (no pushcarts allowed, etc.) GET A JONES!!! Jones bags look the part and will stand out on the course. Plus it only weighs 3 pounds!!! It is amazing and I absolutely love mine! Check them out at [url="http://www.jonesgolfbags.com/"]http://www.jonesgolfbags.com/[/url] they even have a special edition masters bag until April 13th. Hope this helps your decision.

[Ethandegraaf]

I love my sun mountain three five

[zachruderman]

Ping all the way

[andinmo]

I got a 14way Titleist new this year, from the kids for Christmas, Model TB5SX14-016

Lightweight, Plenty of storage, Valuable pocket w/ Hook, Cooler pocket, Rain gear storage, sturdy, both the bag and legs,
Clubs cascade for selection. You can get it customized if you want. Strap system works fantastic.


Best of all, it looks great with the headcovers.


Cart friendly, both riding and Push/Pull

[attachment=2712687:TB5SX14-016.jpg]

Mike M

[Tin Cup Mike]

I've had a few Ogio's and the reason why a few is i had to send them back for warranty.

I really liked some of the features that Ogio puts on their bags but had to many problems.

I'm looking at either a Sun Mountain or Titleist just haven't pulled the trigger yet

[paul1406]

Any thoughts on the Bennington Stand Bag, there's one with a 14 way divider and they specialize in eliminating club chatter. I've heard mixed reviews on their cart bag. The seems to be above and beyond when it comes to quality, the knock on the cart bag is the height. Cart bag is too tall for push/pull carts. The stand bag looks nice, but without any actual feedback it's hard to pull the trigger. Golfbagwarehouse.com has them if you are unfamiliar. Just trying to get some feedback before buying.
[url="http://golfbagwarehouse.com/golf-bags/stand-bags/bennington-golf-zone-stand-bag-wfo.html"]http://golfbagwarehouse.com/golf-bags/stand-bags/bennington-golf-zone-stand-bag-wfo.html[/url]

[paul1406]

Any thoughts on the Bennington Stand Bag, there's one with a 14 way divider and they specialize in eliminating club chatter. I've heard mixed reviews on their cart bag. The seems to be above and beyond when it comes to quality, the knock on the cart bag is the height. Cart bag is too tall for push/pull carts. The stand bag looks nice, but without any actual feedback it's hard to pull the trigger. Golfbagwarehouse.com has them if you are unfamiliar. Just trying to get some feedback before buying.
[url="http://golfbagwarehouse.com/golf-bags/stand-bags/bennington-golf-zone-stand-bag-wfo.html"]http://golfbagwarehouse.com/golf-bags/stand-bags/bennington-golf-zone-stand-bag-wfo.html[/url]

[hed]

[quote name='paul1406' timestamp='1429505733' post='11395913']
Any thoughts on the Bennington Stand Bag, there's one with a 14 way divider and they specialize in eliminating club chatter. I've heard mixed reviews on their cart bag. The seems to be above and beyond when it comes to quality, the knock on the cart bag is the height. Cart bag is too tall for push/pull carts. The stand bag looks nice, but without any actual feedback it's hard to pull the trigger. Golfbagwarehouse.com has them if you are unfamiliar. Just trying to get some feedback before buying.
[url="http://golfbagwarehouse.com/golf-bags/stand-bags/bennington-golf-zone-stand-bag-wfo.html"]http://golfbagwareho...nd-bag-wfo.html[/url]
[/quote]

I used to use the Bennington Cart bag on my push cart with no major problems. The only annoyance was the Quiet Organizer system was "backwards" since it was meant for a power cart. I really liked the brand so I just recently purchased the waterproof stand bag from readygolf since it was the same price as the non waterproof version.
I only took it out for a quick 9 holes and I don't have any complaints while carrying. It weighs less than 7lbs empty so the weight was not an issue. The padding on the bag and the length of the bag made it very comfortable while walking. The length of the bag made it feel more balanced to me than previous stand bags that I had. The only gripe I have about the waterproof version is that there is no putter well on the outside of the bag. I was only researching the non waterproof version and pulled the trigger on the waterproof one without looking at it carefully. Live and learn.

I also placed the bag on my bag boy push cart but have not taken it to the course. I did not see any issues with it being too tall. Let me know if you want to see any pictures to help with your decision.

[RouteBurner]

[quote name='OffCourse' timestamp='1333495904' post='4643079']
What do you people do that have the OGIO bags fail?? I've owned four now, played them all for at least a year (~100 rounds) one of them for 3 years and have sold every one of them in perfect working condition to fund the next bag.

The thing about the heavier weights is, you need to compare apples to apples; their fuller-featured bags are heavy, but my last model the Ozone was 6 lbs. with the straps, and the model I have now, last year's Velocity (basically this year's Sprint) is 4.4 lbs. with the straps. They now have an ultralite line with very light bags. Just remember, the weights they list are WITHOUT straps and the straps pretty much always weight 1/2 lb. So factor that in when you're looking at the weights. Not sure if other manufacturers do this too.

To be honest I've tried but I can't STOP using OGIO bags because of their Woode club system, it's just so good; Driver, and typically 3 woods / hybrids (2 in the Velocity) run down one side and your irons and wedges are on the other side, nearest you (for a right-handed player that drops the bag on their right side.) So it's incredibly ergonomic because the tallest clubs are farthest from you. This would work like crap for lefties though. The putter slot is also designed to only hold a putter and keeps it from touching any of the other clubs which is good for your putter (if you care, which I do not) and good for the other clubs (I do care, sucks when your graphite shafts get all torn up). And many of the their carry bags have the lift grip on top which is just an indispensable feature as far as I'm concerned.

Some clubs missing but that's another ho story...

[attachment=1102435:IMAG0224.jpg]
That's the Velocity
[/quote]

I just bought used Ogio Grom off eBay with the Woode club system. It is the best set-up I've seen to date. Bag is ok too. But the quality isnt nearly as nice as my Titleist/Sun Mountain bag. I just needed more room for midsize grips. Still using the Titleist for going to the range.

[ryanmn4]

I've owned just about every carry bag PING's made in the last 25 years, including an L8, Hoofer, Hoofer2, Hoofer Xtreme, and I currently have my weapons in a Hoofer 14. It really is a combination of the best things PING's done in their bags, in my opinion.
Pros: Not too heavy, lots of pockets, straps are great, legs are super stable, good looking, nice water bottle pocket, cool little clip for holding keys.
Negs: None of the 14 slots are big enough to accommodate an oversized putter grip. This was an issue when I had a Superstroke 3.0 on my old putter. Now I'm back to my Scotty with the original grip, so no issue. Other neg is that the legs don't want to stay retracted when it's strapped on my pushcart.

I got a Callaway Hyperlite when I made the All-Navy golf team last year, and it's also a great little bag...six way divider on top, otherwise pretty similar in terms of function to the PING. I liked the Velcro patch for holding gloves and the pen holder, just nice little touches. Didn't prefer the leg system, but that's because I'm spoiled on PING's hoofer system.

In the end had to keep the sticks in my Hoofer 14 because it had been a recent present from the wife, no way I was going to be allowed to bench it so early - not even for the All-Navy bag.

[beerpressure]

Which stand bag is also good for cart use? I am sick of it tipping over and having to readjust the bag every hole.

[llamont]

My first vote is for Ping by a long shot and next in line would be Sun Mountain (by way of Titleist's 2012 Ultra Lightweight bag and SM's 3.5).

[JumboJack]

Ogio. Super high quality.

[Swashbuckler]

I've always thought Ping and Sun Mountain were, "The #1 bag in golf" I have friends who like Ogio too. I use a Titleist myself.

[Sanders74]

Just bought a 2015 Titleist Light weight Stand Bag and is rocks the legs are way better than the ping legs and the back strap is more user friendly and comfortable. Not a knock on Ping I love them and play their irons just like the wide sturdy legs on the Titleist bags

[DavidRice]

Looking to unload my Sun Mountain Hybrid Stand/Carry bag for a cart bag. The hybrid is a quality bag, just have no need for the stand option.

[C_rad]

Everyone had different experience with every oem. Thats kind of funny. After reading all the thread, there is absolutely no winner. I bought a push cart/ cart bag combo a month ago. Love it. ( ogio gotham ). Now i need a new stand bag because i returned my sun mountain 3.5 because of the straps, just wasnt for me. Was going hoofer direction but after reading bad reviews here, is just hard to pull hard the triger.

[M910]

I had a sun mountain four 5..liked it a lot and the 14way divider was nice but didn't love it. Moved to the Ping hoofer and like it much more but still don't love it, especially since I push cart it now. I have a Datrek CB lite coming in for the push cart and am hoping to finally stop playing Golf Bag Roulette. My buddies love that I don't settle for one damn thing because they always get my extras for a song.

I will add that I have gone through 3 Ogio golf bags and they all failed on me. For quality I would put Ping and Sun mountain...Ogio will not get my business again even if their cs is really top notch.

[blue 22 golf]

Ping +1

[sheldonjhacker]

Doesn't SunMountain make the Titleist stand bags ?

[Ripken08]

[quote name='JumboJack' timestamp='1432102922' post='11591830']
Ogio. Super high quality.
[/quote]

Ogio's are total JUNK. Nothing high quality about them. Legs droop and too heavy to carry. They have a lot of features, but not well made.