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MGS Tested: Golf’s Most Wanted – 2014 Cart Bags

You’ve figured out what irons you’ll play this year. You probably even know what ball you’re going to play too. But your bag?

Have you even thought about your bag?

You know, that decaying mess of fabric and plastic that holds your precious arsenal.

It’s time to really think about your next cart bag. Do you simply want the most pockets available? That would be the Nike Performance Cart II. But do the numbers really tell the whole story?

Are you a sucker for “full length dividers”? Careful what you wish for. When a company states “full length dividers”, does it mean two, three?  It could mean almost anything, but most likely, it DOES NOT mean 14.

Are you a brand loyalist, or do you simply want the best bag out there? For some of you, those two wonderful ideas may overlap.

This year’s Most Wanted Cart Bag Guide will arm you will the info you need to make an intelligent decision about your next cart bag.

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The Contenders

Callaway Org 14

Callaway
ORG 14
$209

 Callaway Org 15

Callaway
ORG 15
$249

Callaway Org

Callaway
ORG
$189

Exotics Xtreme Cart 2

Exotics
Xtreme Cart 2
$119

Izzo champion

Izzo
Champion
$179

Izzo Locker

Izzo
Locker
$159

Loud Mouth

LoudMouth
Disco Balls Black
$200

Nike M9 Cart II

Nike
Sport Cart II
$139

Nike Performance Cart II

Nike
M9 Cart II
$179

Nike Sport Cart II

Nike
Performance Cart II
$240

Ogio Chamber

OGIO
Chamber
$304

Orlimar psp-cart

Orlimar
PSP+ 14.9
$159

Sun Mountain C130

Sun Mountain
C130
$219

TaylorMade Catalina

TaylorMade
Catalina
$199

TaylorMade Jaggaurnat

TaylorMade
Jaggernaut
$249

Wilson Staff Performance

Wilson Staff
Performance
$199

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The Metrics:

  • Storage – How many pockets? Is the storage useful, or did the manufacturer throw as many as they could into the bag to run up the numbers? Are they insulated, forward facing, zippered, velour lined, hard shelled, etc.?
  • Dividers – All bags in our guide have 14 or 15 dividers, the deciding factor here – are they full length (by full length, do they actually keep one handle’s grip from entwining another – rubber on rubber action is a fail).
  • Functionality – Forward facing pockets? Easy to maneuver the bag with included handles? Does the insulated pocket actually hold anything? Are you going to be able to easily slide clubs in and out, or do they get hung up on the bag’s innards, or on other clubs?
  • Features – Towel loop, strap tunnel, glove spot, insulated pocket, Velour style pockets, tee holders, torque strap, ball holders, spot for your GPS…

All of the bags in this lineup fit well in a cart, they all stand just fine, so we’ve kept the details focused on what you asked for.

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The Reviews

OGIO Chamber – $304

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  • Good – 14 Full Length Dividers, actually innovative Silencer system holds clubs in place and keeps them from rattling, a “torque” strap on the back keeps the bag from rotating in the cart, a zipper-less ball pocket, and a hard shell protective pocket for your laser (I just had my laser destroyed by an airline – this would have saved it) This bag has pretty much every feature you want and more.
  • Bad– This bag tips the scales at 9+ pounds. $300 price tag will turn some heads just long enough for eyes to roll.
  • Notes – This is one of the most well thought out bags we’ve seen. Features that other brands haven’t even considered yet OGIO has already built into the Chamber Golf Bag. If you don’t mind the weight and the price tag, this bag is tough to beat.

 Sun Mountain C130 – $219

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  • Good – The bag is almost a steal at $219. FIFTEEN (15) full length dividers and all the features you need. Love the molded handles on the top to help maneuver the bag.
  • Bad – Comparatively small number of pockets. Putter well isn’t fully separate.
  • Notes – With two towel loops, lots of storage, and a 15th slot, you won’t lack for anything with the Sun Mountain C130.

Nike Performance Cart II – $240

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  • Good – 14 Full Length Dividers, storage for days, plenty of features, but without blowing out the weight (barely over the 6 pound mark) 19 pockets – if you’re a storage addict, the Nike Performance Cart II might be your bag, plus the bag is water resistant!
  • Bad – 6 of the 19 pockets are inside of other pockets (but that’s still 13 external pockets)
  • Notes – 19 pockets! Maybe if they cut back to a reasonable 10 they’d break the 6 pound mark, but who cares, this bag is a workhorse with style. Don’t let the 9.5′ top scare you away, there’s plenty of room for all your clubs.

Wilson Staff Performance – $199

Wilson

  • Good – 14 full-length dividers and the only bag in the guide with external ball storage. Large metal towel loop, and a slanted top to give you better access to your clubs when on the cart.
  • Bad – Not as feature-heavy as some other bags
  • Notes – The Wilson Staff Performance Bag deserves runner-up status. It’s a solid bag, and with just one or two more slightly deeper pockets and maybe an added feature, this bag could take the win. Huge towel loop will let you hang your towel as well as other accessories if you’re a Frogger Brush lover like me.

Callaway ORG 15 – $249

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  • Good – 6 pound contender that carries its weight well. Features, storage, it’s all there in the Callaway ORG 15.
  • Bad – Only 9 full length dividers.
  • Notes – Give us 14 full length dividers and there wouldn’t be anything left to complain about.

Nike M9 Cart II – $179

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  • Good – External putter well for the win, plenty of storage and features
  • Bad – Lack of full length dividers creates a bit of club catching inside the bag.
  • Notes – The Nike M9 Cart II is a total sleeper pick. It has most of the features of more expensive bags. It’s just lacking the full length dividers and with that comes a little bit of sticking when pulling clubs out.

Orlimar PSP+ 14.9 – $159

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  • Good – Plenty of storage, lots of features, the price is right
  • Bad – Pockets are not as spacious as they could be.
  • Notes – For the price this bag is almost impossible to beat. The Orlimar PSP+ 14.9 has more features than some bags costing an extra Ben Franklin (that’s $100 for those that missed the reference). Everything you “need” in a cart bag is here sans full length dividers.

Callaway ORG 14 – $209

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  • Good – Under 5 pounds with a solid mixture of storage and features, 10 zippered pockets
  • Bad – The lack of full length dividers is the biggest thing holding the ORG 14 back.
  • Notes – The Callaway ORG 14 is on that cusp of brilliance; it just needs more dividers. Other than that, hand this bag to anyone, don’t tell them what’s missing and they’d probably be perfectly happy gaming it.

Tour Edge Exotics Xtreme Cart 2 – $119

Exotics

  • Good – At just $119 how could you go wrong?
  • Bad – Missing a feature or two (ok, four) but….
  • Notes – If you’re budget shopping for a decent cart bag, at a great price, look no further than the Tour Edge Exotics Xtreme. You just found your new bag.

LoudMouth Disco Balls Black Cart Bag – $200

Loud-Mouth

  • Good – 7 zippered pockets all have plenty of storage space in them. Also has an external putter well.
  • Bad – No plastic/rubber lift handles on the top, and not as many pockets as some of you might like. Only 5+1 full length dividers.
  • Notes – Loud, and not particularly striking at the first glance, but when you dig into it, you find that the LoudMouth Disco Ball is a solid bag with features that get lost in the aesthetics. About a year behind on many “modern” features.

TaylorMade Juggernaut – $249

TaylorMade-Juggernaut

  • Good – Huge focus on modern design and storage – and it works within those parameters.
  • Bad – Focus on modern design seems to have forgotten that at $249 many will expect 14 full length dividers.
  • Notes – I may not agree with TaylorMade’s design sense, but they’ve done something different here and that’s to be applauded. This bag is about 95% of what we want. Add more full length dividers, toss in a cart strap tunnel and a glove patch, and the Juggernaut could be a true contender.

TaylorMade Catalina – $199

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  • Good – The TaylorMade Catalina is a functional bag, featuring modern design, enough storage for the average guy, and a handle on the front (traditional twist on a modern bag?)
  • Bad – Not enough of anything. Could use more storage, more full length dividers, and more features.
  • Notes – At first I thought TaylorMade was studying up on the decoy effectbut really I think this is a square bag that offers just enough to please TaylorMade fans.

Callaway Chev ORG – $189

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  • Good – Under 5 pounds. Ample storage, a couple of pronounced features
  • Bad – Only 3.5 full length dividers, not enough features to wow.
  • Notes – The Callaway ORG is a bag I want to love, but with only 3.5 full length dividers – I’m left wanting more (why include a .5 divider?)

Nike Sport Cart II – $139

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  • Good – Very lightweight bag with plenty of storage, especially when you consider how lightweight it is.
  • Bad – Only three full length dividers. No real handles on top.
  • Notes – I know Nike wanted to create a bag at a more consumer friendly price point, but with the Sport Cart II they sacrificed in areas that matter enough to keep this from being a contender.

Izzo Champion – $179

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  • Good – Decent amount of storage
  • Bad – Only 3 full length dividers and limited features
  • Notes – This is a bag that finds itself in a pricing pickle. It has enough going for it that there’s little doubt the Izzo Champion will get the job done, but it’s also expensive enough that most won’t have much of a reason not to consider better options.

Izzo Locker – $159

Izzo-Locker

  • Good – Easy to grab handles, ample storage
  • Bad – The external putter attachment thing is questionable at best. If  you don’t break your putter, it seems likely it will fall off. Clubs bind when being removed, and the putter well divider catches bigger putter grips with ferocity.
  • Notes – I want to like the Izzo Locker, I really do, but it is a let down. It’s enough bag to get the job done, but there’s nothing extraordinary about it. The effort spent on the external putter “mount” should have been directed towards the additional of  real/usable features.

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Share Your Opinions

Now that you’ve had a chance to see what separates this year’s best bags, we’d love to hear what you’ll be gaming this year and why. We know the top bags in this guide will serve you well, and we look forward to hearing which bag wins by your own personal standards.

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      RickC

      8 years ago

      Bought the NIKE M9 Car bag II last year. Within 3 weeks, the little red “feet” started falling off. The last one fell off towards the end of the year. This makes the bag completely unstable to stand by itself. Bought the bag at SportChek, and their solution was to contact Nike. Contacted Nike, and their solution was to ship the bag to Ontario for ” investigation”. Proposed “solution” leaves me with no bag; PLUS the shipping costs make this an unworkable solution, as I am in Alberta. Love the external putter holder, but will I ever buy NIKE again? not a flipping chance…. :(

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      Kyle

      9 years ago

      I’m looking for a cart bag with a insulated cooler pocket on the side of the bag so I can fit a good six pack in it, not in the front. I have a Callaway bag now that has one and I want one exactly like it.

      Suggestions?

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      joe

      8 years ago

      Yeah. Here’s my comment. Stick to shooting pool in the neighborhood bar.

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      ian boyle

      10 years ago

      how can you describe the wilson performance bag as having an external putter well?….i cant find it

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      Frank

      10 years ago

      Have been looking for a while for a new golf bag. Reviews/comments are great here! Thanks for taking the time everyone.

      One question. I travel a lot and want to bring my sticks with me (sometimes). I use a cart exclusively but don’t want a super big bag. I use oversized grips. Will dividers make them hard to take out?
      What bag would you guys recommend?
      Thanks
      F

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      DougE

      10 years ago

      The Titleist Lightweight Cart Bag is great. I have taken mine on flights with no problem, though I do have to purge some extra stuff to get it down under weight. Since I use it only with a cart, I tend to keep adding stuff into it as the season goes on so that by the end of the year it is a bear to lift. It handles it all just fine, though the airlines require it be under 50 lbs. So I purge before trips. You’d be surprised how much crap I can fit into a bag. I have had more than one cart guy comment on how heavy my bag is. (Probably just looking for an extra tip. ;-) ) I use Golf Pride New Decade, Multi-compound Mid-Size grips on all my clubs and do not have any issues getting them in or out. In fact I have carried more than 14 clubs when I am testing potential clubs, with no major problem sticking two clubs in one slot, though it can get a little tight then. Some of the 14 slots are bigger than others on the Titleist bag, so I just pick one of the wider openings to store more than one club if I need to.

      For walking, I have a Titleist Lightweight 14-way stand bag. For a quick trip on a plane, I will just move my clubs and a few things into that bag and have no issues making the required weight. And again, no problems with larger grips in that one either.

      Either one is great, but for riding, a cart bag is the best as it sets your clubs up so you have shorter clubs in front of longer ones when facing the bag. Much easier than a stand bag where everything is backward on a cart (if you want access to all the pockets). IMHO.

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      Frank

      10 years ago

      I appreciate the feedback.

      I am looking at the Titleist bag you recommended and one thing I see which may be a problem is that my putter grip (which is big but not HUGE like some are) might be an issue putting in the putter slot.

      Do you ever have this problem?
      Thx

      Frank

      10 years ago

      Also, can you tell me which Titleist bag you have?

      Is it the TB4LTSF-0 or the TB3CT5-022C or the CT5-301 or which one?

      DougE

      10 years ago

      I have this one:
      http://www.titleist.com/accessories/cart-bags/lightweight-cart-bag.aspx

      It’s the Titleist 2014 model, Lightweight Cart Bag. Model TB4CT5 (-016 which is white black & red) I use it 90% of the time. Just to make sure you would have no issues with an oversized putter grip, I tried turning over a hybrid and stuck the head down to the bottom of the hole in the putter slot with no problem whatsoever. Plenty of room for a large putter grip.

      By the way, the alternate bag I use is :
      http://www.titleist.com/accessories/stand-bags/14-way-stand-bag.aspx, for the few times I walk, maybe 8 or 10 times a year.

      Got the cart bag mentioned above last winter after having the previous (2012) Titleist Lightweight Cart Bag model for a couple years and being extremely happy with it. Both cart bags–the 2012 and 2014 versions–still look new. Yet they get/got LOTS of use by me. I average over 120 rounds a year and I practice at least a hundred more times each year. That’s MANY times being thrown into or out of the trunk. And I load the crap into these bags. So IMO these Titleist cart bags are pretty tough.

      Hope this helps.

      Frank

      10 years ago

      I decided to go with this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221509259379
      I think it’s a bit smaller in size, but the putter slot looks the same, etc.
      Have you ever seen one of these?

      DougE

      10 years ago

      Yes Frank, the bag you decided on is the previous (2012) version of my 2014 bag. Same size. I used to use the same one you chose, but in all Black, prior to my 2014 model. Only a few minor changes from 2012 to 2014 model. I like the molded front pocket in the 2014 bag. The 2012 had a more typical, soft pocket, which made it harder to look into and find small objects. The grab handles on the side are different than the 2014 version as well, as is the cooler pocket, which is actually larger on the 2012 version. Even though the one you got is an older model, it is a great bag. It should hold up well for you.

      Frank

      10 years ago

      I couldn’t justify $200 or so for a golf bag (w/the wife)!
      I thought it was all black, but see now that it isn’t quite. Oh well…
      I appreciate your comments and input. I hope to use it for as long as I have my current bag (7 years!)
      F

      Bob Pegram

      10 years ago

      Frank –
      You might want to look at a 9-1/2 inch tour style bag. (A tour bag is 10-1/2 inches with larger pockets than a 9-1/2 inch bag). A 9-1/2 inch bag gives you a lot of room, but isn’t a monster like the 10-1/2 inch bags. It would also eliminate the possible divider-grip problem.

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      darren

      10 years ago

      hi
      thanks for the reviews on the golf bags very helpful.Just one small thing,on your chart it shows the nike performance cart II to have 7 full length dividers but in your review you say it as 14 full length dividers.Could you please clear this up for me is it 7 or 14 full length dividers on this bag.Really like the look of this bag.

      thanks Darren.

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      Neal

      10 years ago

      I’ve just bought myself a Ping Pioneer, an unused one was offered to me for very cheap and thought why not! I love the bag already, so much space and so light with lots of straps to help manoeuvre it in and out of cars, trolleys and buggies. Although, (May come across a little naive here) why does the bag have 14 club compartments, with an extra putter compartment? I’m sure if I won a few bets against the lads with 15 clubs they wouldn’t be happy!
      Anyway, I highly recommend the Pioneer, doesn’t help your swing of course, but it makes the rest of the round so much easier!

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      Steve

      11 years ago

      IMHO… the Bennington Quiet Organizer is the ultimate anti-chatter, forged iron “protection” cart bag. It also has an integrated putter well. Highly recommended

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      Frank Pipolo

      11 years ago

      We all got our quirks, and my is club chatter. Can’t stand it. Few years ago, I went with the Ogio silencer bag and that technology is awesome. clubs to not move at all. I agree with the sipperless pockets, they do stretch and are open a little to where golf balls can slip out. Where they missed the boat is the separate putter well (big time). I know that it would not jive well with their silencer technology, but with mallet / counter balanced putters that fit in the front putter pocket really is a PITA. So much so, I just ordered the Bagboy revolver LTD as they have 2 outside putter wells (i guess wedge and putter) with clips to keep them from moving around too.

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      Bob

      11 years ago

      Just bought the Nike M9 cart ll bag that claimed full length dividers – that’s a lie….maybe half way down, and then not attached to the inside of the bag…….club handles bang together…also, the lower compartment when filled with balls, does not allow the slots adjacent to it, to accept a club all the way down…..the club slides down until it hits the balls….really frustrating on a push cart where bag is on an angle already…. a cheap hard plastic piece in that lower pocket would have stopped that. In a game of honor etc. etc.- I am surprised these big golf companies get away with such blatant lies in there marketing – well I take that back – been shopping clubs long enough to see literally the same write up on the next new great clubs….”we’ve lowered the gc…to gain blah blah blah” I guess I should have
      known that bags would have their own set of marketing lies!…. Its going back. In fact shame on the whole industry for marketing every new word they can think of – for the same result in an effort to sell more equipment. Shopping for new stuff has left me exhausted and frustrated with a sport that I love and believed had some integrity.

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      GolfSpy Tim

      11 years ago

      Bob – thanks for the feedback, looks like you found the same results we did with this bag – doesn’t matter what the claimed full length dividers are – it comes down to what we see/find in person.

      Hope you’re able to search around on MyGolfSpy to get some clear answers to your shopping questions before making future purchases – we’re here to help.

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      Thom Bendtsen

      11 years ago

      I have an Ogio bag with the zipperless ball pocket; I actually bought it for the zipper less pocket; and I HATE!!! the zipper less pocket. The piece that makes it zipper less comes loose all the time and flops open almost every time I pull it out of the trunk! Big time dislike!!
      Hopefully it has been re- engineered since I bought mine.

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      Ryan

      11 years ago

      Great review, however, I will be using Bennington QO-12 this year it’s a shame the bag was not included in the review. It’s a great bag, plenty of features and clubs are protected from rattling.

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      stevegp

      11 years ago

      I am more “fussy” about my bags than most golfers and have spent a considerable amount of time over the years assessing and re-assessing my needs and what cart bag’s features best meet them.

      My favorite cart bag, by far, is the Bennington Quiet Organizer QA-12. I don’t like club chatter and this bag isolates the club heads better than any. It has an indestructible individual rubber polymer slot for each individual iron and wedge head. Consequently, there also is no club head wear (if you have forged irons or wedges). It’s heavy. It’s expensive. It’s huge. However, for my specific needs, it is easily the best choice.

      If I were to buy a “traditional” cart bag, I would buy either the Ping Pioneer or the Sun Mountain C-130.The Pioneer, with its “flat top” is much better than the C-130 for push/pull carts. However, the carry handles on the C-130 are great. This is really important to me because I have to carry fully-loaded my bag up and down three flights of stairs each time I play or practice (usually 3 times per week).

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      Bob Pegram

      11 years ago

      Why are full length club dividers considered good? Like many people, I have more than 14 clubs and I vary which ones are in the bag during a round according to playing conditions. I have more than 14 clubs in my bag all the time except when I am playing. Full length club dividers get in the way and limit the bag’s capacity.
      When club grips get tight against each other I just pick up the bag, shake it and all the clubs move around until there is more room. A cart bag will hold a lot more than 14 clubs if they are put in straight and there are no full length dividers. The bag will also stand up on the grass without one of those metal stands built into many smaller bags (I carry my clubs). Without the metal stand, a cart bag is no heavier, but is bigger.

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      jeff

      11 years ago

      my golfing buddys love me. i buy golf bags like buying golf balls. i am always selling a new bag 3-6 months after purchase because the clubs jam in the bottom, dividers have openings on the side and clubs slide through the opening. bags do not sit properly on the hand cart. put clothes in the side pockets and this will hinder clubs going into the bag.
      when will bags be made with the top of the bag being at least as large as the base of a bag and full length dividers actually be dividers.
      sometimes i wonder if golf bags are designed by golfers for golfers or just built to p%&& off a golfer enough to buy a different bag and spend more money

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      Chris Parker

      11 years ago

      Curious how the Bennington with Quiet 12 system would stack up against the top ranked bags?

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      Jerry

      11 years ago

      Great review glad I found your site. I have been digging through website after website reading specs and reviews on all these bags and more trying to make a decision on my new bag. I have been using my 2005 Callaway Org bag for the last 8 years and it is just time for an upgrade. Your comparison answered a lot of questions for me that I was having trouble finding. So I have now narrowed it down to the final 3, Callaway Org 15, Sun Mountain C130 or the Nike Performance Cart II. My determining factor is going to be which one will hold the most beer, can anyone answer that question?

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      Brady

      11 years ago

      That is the only question that I care about. Yes, I like full length dividers, a glove patch, a towel ring and security on my push cart, but how much beer WILL it hold???? :):):):)

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      Jerry

      11 years ago

      Well I bought the Sun Mountain C130 and it is a great bag, only issue I have is no outside tee holder. The 14 way dividers are great, the pockets though not as many as some of the other bags are big enough to carry everything you need on the course and it will fit a 6 pack of 12oz cans easily in the cooler pouch.

      Adam H

      11 years ago

      Hey Tim great write up.

      I have a friend asking for bag recommendations and this will be a big help. And seeing that Ogio makes me want to be in the market myself..but 300 bucks! I design and build bags as part of my current job and all I can say is it better be awfully impressive in person.

      One aspect or “metric” I think might be helpful would be to list the stated warranty period. I know interpreting warranty statements can be tricky. However I do still think that it represents an overall level of “standing by our product” and the likelihood you will be covered in the event of some sort of failure. For myself this is a big consideration when making a purchase.

      I have had two small incidents with my current bag brand and both times, no questions asked, I was sent current year replacements. This might be worth giving up an extra pocket or spending and extra bit of money all else being equal.

      I realize this may not enter in to everyone’s selection process but I thought it might be worth mentioning.

      thanks

      Adam

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      Adam

      11 years ago

      I would edit this to say that I realize you are focusing more on aspects that aren’t readily apparent on these companies websites.

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      Fozcycle

      11 years ago

      What happened to Bag Boy & Burton?

      Thay have always made great bags……did they not wish to share?

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      GolfSpy Tim

      11 years ago

      I would have liked to see them in the lineup, but they declined participation and/or did not reply

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      Hong

      11 years ago

      Where are the rest of the brand like: Titleist, PING, PUMA etc etc…
      If so..how to justify the result?
      Thank you.

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      GolfSpy Tim

      11 years ago

      Unfortunately any other brand that is not seen did not decide to participate.

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      Sluggo42

      11 years ago

      I got a bag from Mg golf for $89 that’s pretty darn good. Stands up fine fully loaded. Obviously not all the features, but bang for the buck, it’s great.

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      Scotte61

      11 years ago

      I have the C130 everything is ok except when you fill the bag with gear. My riding partners bag won’t fit.

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      John Barry

      11 years ago

      For crying out loud Spies, you forgot insulated pockets, and how many beers it can keep cold. Seriously, that’s what I looked for when I bought my cart bag.

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      Dave Wolfe

      11 years ago

      How could Tim forget the John Barry Aggregate score? No bag will touch the massive 18 can score from the 2011 Cally ORG 14X. B)

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      GolfSpy Tim

      11 years ago

      The John Barry Aggregate will make a reappearance in the future, if not just for you two boys

      Lefty21

      11 years ago

      I would agree but no room for a Super Stroke FATSO 5.0. If they corrected this in the 2014 line big cups…if not boo.

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      RookieBlue7

      11 years ago

      And for the guy asking about the Oakley bag, oakleyvault.com has the staff bag on sale for under $250.

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      RookieBlue7

      11 years ago

      Did Ogio get the silencer system fixed where it doesn’t chew up grips? Because that’s the complaint that was common with the first one and why I went away from it. Grips aren’t cheap and I don’t want a bag that causes me to have to regrip my clubs MORE frequently.

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      GolfSpy Tim

      11 years ago

      I’ll let you know if I see grips getting chewed over time

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      Qwagmire

      11 years ago

      Ping Pioneer is better than all of them. 15 full length dividers, huge amount of storage, stable standing by itself (unlike my prior bag, the C-130, which when loaded would not stand by itself on flat ground)

      If Ogio changed that to a big zipper pocket, I’d buy one immediately, because how much time do you actually lose in life zippering/unzippering that pocket?

      I hate to say it, but the zipperless pocket has been terrible in the 2 Ogio bags I owned. The first one, after a month, opened every time I hit a bump while driving, dumping balls into the trunk. The next one had a corner break on the zipperless pocket tension rod after it about 6 months. I’ll never own another Ogio zipperless pocket bag. Bought the C-130 after that.

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      David W

      11 years ago

      I owned an Ogio cart bag and won a Ping Pioneer. I used the Pioneer once and now the Ogio stores my extra clubs. It didn’t take long for the zipperless ball pocket to stretch and stay partly open all the time. Not a great feature after one season.

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      Kenny B

      11 years ago

      I bought an Ogio cart bag last year (not the Chamber) and was very disappointed. The head cover ripped after 2 months, but the biggest issue was how it fit on a power cart. Clearly whoever design it didn’t actually try it out. The cart strap covered the zippers on both sides, making it impossible to access those pockets with the strap around the bag. Of course the obvious happened; I unhooked the strap, got in a pocket, forgot to secure the strap and dumped my bag when I started the cart. Will never buy another Ogio. I am surprised that your Functionality metric only addresses forward facing pockets, not access while on a cart.

      I also use a Sun Mountain MicroCart and their new Sync bag is made for that cart and also works very well on power carts.

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      GolfSpy Tim

      11 years ago

      Sorry to hear it :-(

      I gotta say, the strap tunnels are HUGE for giving access to zippered pockets.

      Can’t go wrong with a solid sun Mountain bag, hope you’re loving yours

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      markb

      11 years ago

      I too play the Sync with Microcart. Absolutely nothing better for stability and size and ease of use in the pull cart world. The Synch is also a great drive cart bag with everything accessible where you want it when loaded. 15 big dividers makes it easy to carry the old ball retriever and a couple of extra test clubs with no problem.

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      Gil B.

      11 years ago

      I agree that it’s a shame Titleist doesn’t take part in these product evaluations. I don’t know what they fear. I bought a new Titleist bag several years ago and it’s probably one of the best golf products I ever bought. It has plenty of pockets for anything imaginable, full length dividers, and whatever it’s made of it wears like iron. I clean it once a year with an upholstery cleaner, then spray it with a waterproofer and I’m good for the whole year. As an added benefit, I bought it on a sidewalk closeout sale for $89. I believe it listed for $199.99. I guess you get lucky every now and then.

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      Michael Smith

      11 years ago

      When is the stand bag shoot out? That is what I am in the market for!

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      GolfSpy Tim

      11 years ago

      Hey Michael, Looks like you haven’t been getting your daily dose of MyGolfSpy ;-)

      Rocked this already: http://mygolfspy.com/best-stand-bag-best-carry-bag-buyers-guide/

      Thanks for the interest! Any questions, let me know

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      Jon Silverberg

      11 years ago

      I submitted the following comment a few hours ago:
      “I’d be very interested to see a discussion of the pros & cons of cart bag vs. stand bag decision-making for push cart users…it would include max weight before a push cart becomes too heavy, max size, and other considerations, like are the folded stand legs out of the way enough to allow for a secure top attachment to the push cart…Thanks for considering my suggestion.”

      Apparently the moderator decided it was not fit to post. Can you please tell me why not? Thank you.

      Foz

      11 years ago

      On my 3rd year (play every week) with my Team Effort Univ. of Kentucky cart bag….cost was $160. So far I have only replaced one zipper (cost $20). The fabric that separates the dividers is beginning to come out.

      Bag has not faded and will be played for at least another season or two.

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      GolfSpy Tim

      11 years ago

      Cheers to that – tough to beat $180 for a bag that’s lasted you three years with no complaints

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      gene

      11 years ago

      In your “features” chart you show the Nike Perf Cart II bag with 7 full length dividers… your write-up says it has 14…?? Why the difference??

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      GolfSpy Tim

      11 years ago

      Stoked that you’re paying close attention here – the details matter. Typo in there on dividers, that should say 14 full-length. Thanks for catching that. There are indeed 14 full length

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      Scott

      11 years ago

      Just curious…has MGS or anybody here ever tried/used the new Oakley Cart bag? I was in Maui in October and I saw the bag at the Oakley Store in Whaler’s Village (Kaanapali). It looks terrific as well as functional (I like the Oakley Sunglasses Storage compartment it offers). Would love to hear opinions on it if anyone has any!!

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      GolfSpy Tim

      11 years ago

      Unfortunately I didn’t get a reply from them this go around to get a bag in.

      I’ve seen their bags in the store and they definitely look pretty sweet.

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      Jeff

      11 years ago

      I just bought the Ping pioneer bag for my click gear 2.0 and i have to say that it fits in like a glove. Full Length divider and plenty of storage, it also comes with a Range finder pocket (how convenient is that…). i looked at a lot of bags that could be the best fit for a click gear and the ping pioneer was the best i found that doesn’t have all the fancy flashy colors like puma or other brand. Nothing wrong with the fluorescent neon colors but i don’t like the attention of walking on a course with all the bright colors. The Ping traverse isn’t too bad either but a little less storage space for me and it is difficult to put the top strap around the bag.

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      David W

      11 years ago

      I use the exact same setup and have no complaints at all. My Pioneer is white with blue and grey trim (I’m a Cowboys fan!) and it looks good on my black clicgear cart and fits perfectly. If I had won the Ping bag before buying the clicgear it would have looked better on a white or grey one :-)

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      GolfSpy Tim

      11 years ago

      Love that they are labeling pockets as “range finder” pockets… but for me, there’s nothing special about labeling a pocket unless it’s lined – is the Pioneer lined?

      Qwagmire

      11 years ago

      2 lined pockets, but not the rangefinder pocket.

      GolfSpy Tim

      11 years ago

      Qwagmire – in my mind that’s just a pocket with a label then… anyone could label any pocket “rangefinder” and have a “fancy” pocket that is no different than any other (ok, maybe shape/size) but in reality, I want to see a lined pocket for my rangefinder so I don’t have to use the case.

      Qwagmire

      11 years ago

      I have not used a lined pocket for my 5 yr V2 rangefinder and it doesn’t have a scratch on it

      GolfSpy Tim

      11 years ago

      That’s great that there’s not a scratch on it after 5 years – I’ve had mine 2 years always in the case and it just got CRUSHED by American Airlines.

      Regardless – Unless that pocket is specifically made for a function that other pockets aren’t made for, just adding a label to a pocket or saying a pocket does something is akin to saying that because you put a loud muffler on your Honda, suddenly you have a race car.

      Qwagmire

      11 years ago

      I completely agree with you on labeling pockets T.

      Let me figure out what I want in that pocket! (M&M’s, Skittles, Goldfish)

      Jean C.

      11 years ago

      Agree with Doug E.’s post. Afer moving over from the Callaway Org 14, I purchased the Titleist Lightweight bag last season. I did my research & the Titleist bag came out on top (no surprise) !
      By far the most quality bag made….none of the aforementioned even come close !

      You get what you pay for could not ring any louder

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      golfercraig

      11 years ago

      Sun Mountain will no longer be making the Titleist bags. Will be interesting to see quality going forward.

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      David W

      11 years ago

      You can buy the bags from Sun Mountain cheaper without the Titleist name.

      Qwagmire

      11 years ago

      IMHO Sun Mountain has lost their fastball on bags. The latest C130 I had was so wobbly if I fully loaded it with gear it wouldnt stand up on its own. The material felt cheap, it was a ghost of the previous C-130 I had.

      I think they just tried to make it too light (its a cart bag, 9 pounds is okay!) and it cost them stability. And a customer.

      GolfSpy Tim

      11 years ago

      Can’t say I see sun mountain out in the lead by themselves, but they do make a solid bag. I didn’t have any problems with the C130 being wobbly – but agreed, cart bag = go all out and add weight for features.

      If you want lightweight, there are some GREAT stand bags that hold a ton of gear.

      markb

      11 years ago

      I agree with Quag. The older C-130 and Sync bags were better than the latest gen. It’s okay to make the C-130 is heavy, they have other lighter choices, like the Sync, which stands up fine and mates with their pull carts.

      Joe

      11 years ago

      I just hate the sun mountain logo…for whatever reason. They have changed it a little, but not enough.

      Shark

      11 years ago

      I have been looking for the perfect bag for 3 years and bought one this winter that’s not on your list. I’m very anal and needed it to have full dividers and lots of forward facing pockets and a huge cooler beverage pocket.
      But wait! It had to be light weight too!
      I bought the Callaway org 14s. It weighs about 5 pounds. External Putter tube. Unique layout for clubs that is awesome putting my four wedges at bottom in a row (PW, gw, sw, lw).
      It has an exterior pocket that’s open to throw something quick you might access. It has a cooler pocket that’s literally the entire left side of bag you might mistake for a garment pocket. It holds 15 beers… Er water.

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      David W

      11 years ago

      Buddy of mine bought the 14 this past year, fantastic bag. I won a Ping Pioneer or I would have either bought the 14 or the clicgear bag. I have a clicgear cart and another buddy has one with the clicgear bag and they really work well together.

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      GolfSpy Tim

      11 years ago

      Great feedback, wish we could have seen it in the lineup.

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      Doug E.

      11 years ago

      I wish Titileist Bags were included, but, it seems Titleist doesn’t like to participate in these comparison tests. I do understand that they are very protective of their brand image and feel they do not need a comparison to show they are the best. They have already proven that over the years with, arguably, the most respected brand in the business.

      I am on my 2nd Titleist Lightweight Cart Bag, plus I have a Titleist 14 way lightweight stand bag as well. Great bags overall. The first didn’t wear out, I just wanted something new looking.

      Before buying my newest cart bag, I did check out the 3 Nike offerings as well as the Exotics bag and Sun Mountain C130 bag. All were nice, but since I loved my last Titleist cart bag, decided there was no reason to change since the new 2014 model is very similar.

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      GolfSpy Tim

      11 years ago

      Doug – I wish we could get Titleist to participate, it would be really interesting to see how they actually stand up head to head. I know they make good product, but tough to really chime in on them without product to compare.

      Cheer on the bag you love though, but definitely check out some of the newest bag if you haven’t bought anything in the last year.

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      Joe

      11 years ago

      I have a Titleist premium stand bag, and am very happy with it. But I have had an Ogio in the past, and find myself wishing that I still had it. The new Titleist bags are gorgeous though.

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      Jaime

      11 years ago

      No robots used on the test????

      This is a JOKE

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      Tony Covey

      11 years ago

      Not that we haven’t posted this about 100 times before, but in the interest of education, let’s do it again:

      The idea that you HAVE to, or MUST, or even MAYBE SHOULD use robots for golf club performance testing is incorrect. This is not my opinion…well it is, but it the opinion I came to while researching this article: http://mygolfspy.com/golf-club-testing-results-you-can-trust/.

      As I’ve already said here…having discussed the subject with some of the R&D guys at Callaway, we solicited further input from the R&D teams at TaylorMade, Wilson, and Nike. We also asked for input from Tom Wishon, and Dick De La Cruz. As you may or or may not know, De La Cruz is actually one of the inventors of the modern swing robot.

      Across the board, I’m talking 100% in agreement, these guys all told us that, when it comes to performance testing, robots, for multiple reasons, do not provide data that’s representative of how a golf club will perform in human hands. They are not a good way to test golf club performance. They are design tools. Period.

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      Dave S

      11 years ago

      Uhh Tony… pretty sure Jaime was kidding. In fact, I think he was poking fun at the exact thing you’re talking about – that people are always telling MGS to use robots…

      GolfSpy Tim

      11 years ago

      Lol, I got Jaime’s humor… though then again, I’ve been called a robot at times for my lack of people skills ;-)

      Bob Pegram

      11 years ago

      Tim –
      With the use of computers nowdays it would interesting to see if golfing robots could be computerized to act more like real golfers – the slow down of the hands as the club uncocks, etc. The cost may be prohibitive, but it sure would be a great tool.
      From what I understand golfing robots are purely mechanical with many adjustable settings, none of which are dynamic – they can’t change during each swing. With a computer controlling things they could change during the swing like a human.

      Thom Bendtsen

      11 years ago

      Hilarious! Maybe set the bags on top of a roomba and see if it’ll still sweep the floors!

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      Bill

      11 years ago

      Carried a lot last year and ditched my old Hogan Staff Bag (great bag, just wore out after 8 or 9 years of heavy use).
      Love the look and the canted top of the Wilson bag. Understated bag with great features. Would prefer losing the Wilson Staff lettering and using a W/S red and black stitched logo . Classier and fits the understated look of the bag. That bag will get my first look. The Sun Mountain bag gets second look and TM continues to make some of the ugliest bags on the market.

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      GolfSpy Tim

      11 years ago

      Totally agree on the Wilson, great looking bag and really solid. I’m torn on the Wilson Staff markings, in one sense, it’s upholding the brand image, on the other hand, that brand image isn’t where it needs to be right now to really flaunt it.

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      hckymeyer

      11 years ago

      I have yet to find anything I like better than my Bagboy Revolver LE, so it will be staying in the cart!

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      GolfSpy Tim

      11 years ago

      would love to check out the Bagboy!

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      markb

      11 years ago

      I loved the Revolver’s club divider space — hated the fact that the revolving tube made it difficult to stuff anything in the side pockets. Since I’m a hoarder, I love carrying rain gear, cigars, candy bars, sodas in my side pockets. Not to mention the 50 balls I’ll scoop out of ponds every round. The Revolver has a hard time accomodating this junk.

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