Best Stand/Carry bag

[jsttaylor]

I'm looking at getting a new bag. Need some opinions on which one is best. I have had a few and have yet to find one that is comfortable. Weight is not the issue. I want one that is comfortable and the legs kick out quickly. Any and all info is apprectiated.

[jeffc]

Try Titleist/Sun Mountain. I just got the Sun Mountain Three 5 and it is IMHO the perfect bag.

[jsttaylor]

Do you mean the Sunmountain Superlite 3.5?

[jeffc]

yep this is the one i got...

http://www.golftown.com/gtcommerce/s...P11277C27.aspx

[dbleber]

This Titleist bag is pretty good for the price. They have the most comfortable strap system.

http://www.golftown.com/gtcommerce/s...P11671C27.aspx

[jvincent]

It's either a toss up between the Sun Mountain 3.5/4.5 (or the branded equivalents) and the Ogio Ozone/Vapourlite for me.

I'd suggest going to Golftown and trying them on for size/comfort with a set of clubs in them.

[Marcos]

Sun Mountain or Oggio make excellent bags.Titleist is a very good bag and it reminds me a lot of the Sun Mountain or is it the other way around?You cant go wrong with these for sure.

[jeffc]

Sun Mountain makes Titleist. The x86 link above is basically the same bag as mine, only a bit heavier. They both use the same strap system.

[John]

We've got the same bag Jeff and you are right, it's perfect! Although like most bags I don't like the rain cover.

[jeffc]

We've got the same bag Jeff and you are right, it's perfect! Although like most bags I don't like the rain cover.

I have a deep, unfettered infatuation with this bag. It is awesome. Haven't used the cover yet though. You have great taste Jordan.

[Arrt]

My sun mountain strap snapped after a year or so. I still use it, though I strapped the straps around the handle.. It's the Sun Mountain Lightning Bag.

[BG458]

When u are at Golftown try the Bag Boy Clip Lok stand bag you might be surprised they some thing in the straps that make them extremely comfortable. At 5.5 pounds you get alot in it. Again just my opinion.

[mpare]

The June issue of Golf Digest has an excellent review of golf bags. The article is available on their web site. I would have given you the link, but I'm using a friend's Mac and couldn't immediately figure out how to copy the web address for that 2009 Equipment article.

[jeffc]

http://www.golfdigest.com/equipment/...list_golf_bags

[Gapwedge]

It must be only me then that is having trouble with Sun Mountain. Two back-to-back bag failures in less than a year. Here is the letter I just sent to the President of Sun Mountain Sports yesterday:
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Dear Sir,

First, my apologies for taking the extraordinary step of contacting you directly. I am no longer a SunMountain customer and I thought you might be interested in hearing why.

I purchased a Left Hand Superlight 3.5 Golf Carry Bag through my home club Greyhawk (part of Clublink) in Jan 2008. The golf season starts late in Canada, so I did not get a chance to use the bag until May 2008. While getting ready for the new season in Mar 2009 (a year later), I noticed that a good section of stitching connecting the strap to the bag was coming undone. When Greyhawk contacted SunMountain on my behalf, they were told that since the bag was out of warranty, I was out of luck.

When I contacted customer service directly and explained that although more than 12 months had elapsed, I had only used the bag for 6 months (again, we have a short golf season in Canada). After considerable discussion, customer service finally relented and agreed to replace the original bag.

The replacement bag arrived on 12 May 2009 ? 6 weeks after SunMountain agreed to replace it. On 31 May 2009 ? after only 6 rounds ? the stitching connecting the handle to the replacement bag failed, with one side of the handle completely disconnecting from the bag. I immediately returned the broken bag to Greyhawk, who immediately called the local customer service representative. Although he agreed to replace the bag (again), we are now 5 weeks later and I am still waiting for a replacement. These delays forced me to buy another golf bag ? I am now carrying one from EOS that is performing admirably (and was purchased at a price 35% lower than the Superlight 3.5).

Mr. Kowachek, you need to know that I am disappointed by both the poor quality of your product and the deficient customer service. SunMountain had two separate opportunities to overwhelm me with excellent service and to convince me that SunMountain stands behind their product. At this stage, I feel the only recourse is to ask for a refund of the original purchase price (C$165).

I look forward to your prompt and positive response,
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I have been very impressed with EOS. Golftown does not normally carry these, although they can bring them in on speceial order.
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[jeffc]

well, I have only had mine a month or so so I cannot comment on longevity.

I can say that prior to this bag I had 2 Titleist bags (both made by Sun Mountain) that I had for 4-5 years each. Both were still in great shape when I sold them and completely functional.

[Marcos]

This is my second Sun Mountain in aprox. 8 years and a Titleist in there somewhere.All bags were excellent,no problems.I play around 135 rounds a year so I can vouch for them.Gapwedge,sorry to hear your experience with the company was a bad one.You did the right thing in complaining to the company.I hope they compensate you.

[sillywilly]

geoff is selling a sweet tit bag, you should def look at it, at $160, its a steal

[Sakuraba]

I had the handle fail and the dividers fail on an Ogio Cart bag, I had the handle fail and the kick stand fail on an Adams stand bag, but I had a great titleist carry bag for a few years, & I now have a titleist cart bag which I'm lovin'. Its the same bag as the sun mountain c-130 prior to the addition of the putter well.

[Bouche]

Ping Hoofer Allllll Theeeeeeee Wayyyyyyyyyy

[jsttaylor]

Wow, thanks for all the input. It narrows it down a little. Sun Mountain/Titleist seems to be the general consensus.

[Bosco]

Try the Sun Mountain mini if they have it at GT...bare bone basics...

[Arrt]

Try the Sun Mountain mini if they have it at GT...bare bone basics...

Are you speaking of the Sunday x-strap? If you are, is it a bugger trying to put your clubs into? I am interested in it, but cannot find any pictures of the dividers.

[jason72]

I have an Ogio vaporlite and can say not 100% happy with the quality. It has been death by little pains: stand does not open fully and the bag falls over in a lite wind, the main OGIO emblem is peeling off, the towel holding cord snapped and the bag is fraying around the club dividers. None of them make the bag not useable but very annoying

[BG458]

Ok anybody looking for a new carry bag please go to Golftown and look at the Clip Lok Stand Bag (exclusive to Golftown in Canada), I have had alot of stand bags and I mean alot, hands down this is the best one I have ever had .

[Arrt]

Ok anybody looking for a new carry bag please go to Golftown and look at the Clip Lok Stand Bag (exclusive to Golftown in Canada), I have had alot of stand bags and I mean alot, hands down this is the best one I have ever had .

Quite a large looking bag.

[mmack067]

Ping Hoofer Allllll Theeeeeeee Wayyyyyyyyyy

I agree 100%. I have had to play other bags for different team events, nothing compares to a ping. The strap system is unbeatable. On that note though, I don't like the retractable strap system as much as their older hoofer models (like the hoofer 3, which I still use).

SInce someone brought up customer service and warranty I have gone through a few bags (some wear out on on the fabric from carrying it) and Ping is great to deal with. Quick and easy replacements and they do it with no questions asked.

[BG458]

Quite a large looking bag.

The bags constuction is amazing no way you are going rip that top. Thing only weighs 5.5 bounds, thats really lite if you consider you get a rubber top, cooler pocket and a number of other pockets. Also it is so comfortable when you put it on the gel strap easily make the bag feel 2 pounds less. Through some clubs in the bag and then but it on the straps mode to you. Just my opinion.

[jeffc]

5.5 lbs is heavy for a carry bag. Mine is 3.5 lbs. Best strap system out there.

[Bosco]

Are you speaking of the Sunday x-strap? If you are, is it a bugger trying to put your clubs into? I am interested in it, but cannot find any pictures of the dividers.

It's now called the swift Junior. 2.65lbs!. The divider is just a four way at the top. Not full length. See link for more info

http://www.sunmountain.com/default.p...3469_3474_3404