Nice rundown.

But at $275, why do I feel like I just watch an EAL video? lol

I’ve had a Shapland bag for two years now and it has been worth every penny. No signs of wear at all and the founder out of nowhere sent new straps for free because he didn’t think the originals were right. It’s a top of the line bag you won’t regret purchasing and the price is actually reasonable compared to some of the other premium boutique brands.

So one of MGS Core Beliefs is 100% Datacritic. “Everything we do and say has its foundation on cold, hard data.”

I’m, once again, a little confounded as to why the ratings for these bags include a STYLE category. Style is just about the most subjective category you can come up with when reviewing any type of equipment. I’ve heard you guys say Yes, looks or style matters. Well it might or it might not, depending on the person. And to those who do care, the definition of good or bad style is also totally subjective.

Please do us all a favor and just give us 100% Datacritic and let the golfers decide whether or not the style or looks work for them. Sure, go ahead and add style/looks opinions as a side note in articles, just leave that out of the ratings totals. Thank you.

$275? I probably then would only able to afford to play on Sunday. Right now there’s no water on any courses in my area, so what you have for the round is what you carry. If a bag such as this can’t hold my clubs, accessories & water, I’ll stick with my regular bag & a pushcart.

The Shapland bag is indeed a beauty, but at it’s price, like Vessel, is too much for me. But I would say looking at it at a glance, it’s probably worth every penny if you are a very active carrier. It looks like a bag that will last forever, and let’s face it, you are paying for some style points. I’ve gone the middle-of-the-road route on bags, and I hate to say they just don’t hold up, and I’m not even a weekly golfer.

Too bad you couldn’t get Vessel to come to the table, because I’d like to see how they compared.

I use a Scotty Cameron Sunday bag which is basically the Titleist with a different logo. It was just over $100. I think my only criticism is no stand but you get over it. I’m 6’7” and it still fits incredible!

My little Sun Mountain Swift bag works just fine for 6-7 clubs especially early in the season when I’m getting back into the “swing” of the game after a long Michigan winter.

I currently have the Linksoul Sunday carry bag and it ran me about $180. The bag is light weight with a 4 way divider and double strap system. Great storage space with the right amount of pockets. Material is Nylon which is great for those early morning rounds when it’s damp out. It’s a great looking bag overall and well worth the money. Kinda shocked it didn’t make the list.

At that price it should walk by it’s self..

To each their own for sure, the Ping craz-e hoofer probably fits better in this category then in the stand bag group. As for price, $200+ is pretty standard for any bag these days.

I have a ping moonlight, and a stitch SL1 both are great for me. I’ll say, the stitch only weights 3.7 lbs, not 5.2. Maybe it was having a cheat day at the local buffet before you put it on the scale.

GTFO with $275 for a SUNDAY bag! Guess it will be the PXG guys utilizing those.

“best” is certainly subjective–imo, the “best” , classiest, and most envied and comfortable Sunday bag is the Mackenzie Walker–not even on your list, perhaps because of price. These bags can be custom designed and logo’d, can be accessorized with “trestle sticks” to be used as legs (and double as practice range alignment rods), have more than ample storage, a rain hood, and come in canvas, rip stop nylon or beeeyutiful soft leather. Can’t believe you left them out of your evaluation–shame on you !

I love my Stitch SL1 bag. Looks great, comfortable to carry. Unfortunately, it has worn a hole in the side in less than 20 rounds. I’m concerned that it isn’t designed to be used as a daily carry bag.

Hate to say it, Robert, but $ 275 for a Sunday or any bag is almost a bargain anymore. Yes, you can buy them for less and you can spend upwards of $ 700-800 if you go all out with Mackenzie or Seamus or other “high end” bags. Hey, to each is own, but premium carry bags can for a lot more…..

I love 99% of what you do, but not even considering price on a sunday bag? Big big miss.

The best sunday bag I’ve had is the Wilson Staff QS bag. Plenty of pockets with good zippers and a pocket for a bottle of water. Can hold a complete set of clubs(tightly) and has legs and a very good double strap. Weighs under 3 pounds. Cost me $79 plus 8 bucks shipping. My wife quickly commandeered it as her regular bag. Went bag to buy another and everyone was sold out. Emailed Wilson and they told me it was being discontinued! Talk about dumb marketing people!

I’ve had the Burton for about a year and it’s awesome. Very light and well balanced. Excellent storage for everything including a full rain suit. Plus I was able to get two of them for about $80 each. Only wish there were a magnetic pocket for my rangefinder.

2 – 4 pounders & 1 over 5lbs, are you kidding. Looks like Mizuno, Titleist or Daytrek are the way to go…

My concern with the Shapland bag is the felt-like lining in the mouth of the bag. In the past I have had big problems with that material breaking down over time from the shafts rubbing against it. I would question the durability of a $275 bag for that reason..

$275 for a Sunday Bag???? What are the dudes at Shapland smoking?
I use the Titleist 3 days a week and it’s awesome. In addition, Titleist didn’t soak me on the price……..