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  1. 1. What factors in when choosing your golf bag?

    • The clubs that are going to be in the bag
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    • The functionality of the bag
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    • Cosmetics, colour, etc
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I am interested to see if everyone picks a bag based on the clubs they play or functionality, colour, etc of the bag.

|Callaway I-MIX FT-9  - Driver | Callaway Diablo Octane - 3 Wood | Callaway Diablo Edge Tour [3H & 4H] - Hybrids | Callaway X-forged 2009 - Irons | Callaway JAWS [52, 56, 60] - Wedges | SC Studio Style Newport 2 / Laguna 1.5 / Kombi-S - Putter |
 

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I got my Nike Saquatch Tour stand bag based on functionality. Its the only stand bag with a full 14-way divider. The pockets are well designed and offer plenty of room for anything I need. Color was an afterthought, and at the time, my only investment with Nike was a 4 year old driver which I've since replaced.
Driver: Taylormade Tour Burner 9.5° | Fairway Wood: Adams Speedline Fast 10 15° | Irons: Mizuno MP-57 3-PW | Wedges: Cleveland CG11 52° 56° 60° | Putter: Odyssey White Hot XG Rossie
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I plan on getting the callaway Stadium 14 bag. Lots of pockets and 14 slots. Water cooler on the side and its a cart bag, since I hardly ever walk a course.

Kyle Paulhus

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2 main things my bag needs.
1. Enough Pockets for Balls, Glove, Tee's, 3x5 notebook and wallet, keys ect.
2. A slot for a beverage and a cooler.

All i need for a good bag. I dont care about name, color or all the other hooplah. As you can see i own nothing Walter Hagen but boy do i love his bags.

I'm going to give you a little advice. There's a force in the universe that makes things happen. And all you have to do is get in touch with it, stop thinking, let things happen, and be the ball.
Whats in my Walter Hagen stand bag.

Driver: VR Pro 9.5 Stiff

5 wood:SQ Stiff

3 Iron Hybrid:SQ Stiff Aldila Proto Vs 95-S

4-PW:VR Split Cavity Irons

SW:VR Black Satin 56

60:  CG 12

Ball:

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I received my Monza Featherweight bag as a gift, but I would've chosen it anyway based on all 3 reasons you listed. A, It is really light and very comfortable, as I walk whenever possible, I enjoy the game so much more when I walk the course. I also love the big feet on the legs and the water bottle cooler sleeve is awesome, keeps my water or gatorade nice and cold and It's easy to reach quickly while I'm walking. B, I have Taylormade woods, and I hope to complete the set By Christmas. And C, the White, Red and Yellow color scheme is just plain sick. It is truly an awesome looking bag.

In my White/Red/Yellow Monza Featherweight Stand Bag:
Driver: 07 Burner 9.5* stiff
3 Wood: 07 Burner 15* stiff
5 Wood: 07 Burner 18* stiff
Irons 4-AW: r7 steel shaft stiffWedges: RAC Satin 56*, 60*Putter: Rossa Daytona 35 InchBall: Bridgestone e7+, Titleist Pro V1Shoes: D3000Glove: ...

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I chose the Sun Mountain cart bag because it has plenty of room and pockets, 14 individual club slots, and it fits perfectly on my Sun Mountain Speed cart since I enjoy walking the courses.

Duffy,

Striving every day to be the person my dogs think I am.
 

Driver; Ping G25, Fairway, Ping G25 3; Irons, Mizuno M59, wedges, Cleveland cg15, 54, 56, 60, Putter; See More Zack style.

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Size. Unfortunately, walking isn't an option at most courses down here so I have the biggest damn staff bag I could find. Room for everything, including the kitchen sink.

I sure wouldn't want to carry that sucker though!

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw

Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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im not gonna lie, my bag has to be name brand and good looking. Then the amount of slots has to be more then 9. Who wants a bag that is ugly?

OHIO

In my Revolver Bag
R9 460, RIP
R9 TP 3 Wood, Diamana 'ilima 70*Idea Pro Black 20*Titleist AP1 712 4-AW Spin Milled Black Nickel 56.08 & 60.10

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I got my first bag to match my clubs (all Ping at the time) then it got on my nerves every time I pulled a club out another would come with it or sometimes they would not go back in the bag so brand loyalty went out the window.

So a new bag was in order, I carry and wanted a bag that had 14 way full length dividers so was kinda limited, I found the Nike SQ Tour Carry Stand Bag and it had the 14 way dividers I was looking for, as a bonus it is black and yellow so looks great and the features of this bag are just what you expect from Nike, loads of pockets, ball holder etc so was a happy man :)

:tmade: M2 10.5° - Fujikura Pro 60 - Stiff
:tmade: V-Steel 18° - M.A.S Ultralight- Stiff
:ping: G400 4-UW - AWT 2.0 - Stiff
:tmade: Tour Preferred 58° ATV - KBS Tour-V - Wedge
:scotty_cameron: Select SquareBack - 34" - SuperStroke MS 2.0

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The defining factor: Functionality and ergonomy.
I don't take any color, but find one that I like. Currently have an orange Ogio Grom, which I think looks great.

Ogio Grom | Callaway X Hot Pro | Callaway X-Utility 3i | Mizuno MX-700 23º | Titleist Vokey SM 52.08, 58.12 | Mizuno MX-700 15º | Titleist 910 D2 9,5º | Scotty Cameron Newport 2 | Titleist Pro V1x and Taylormade Penta | Leupold GX-1

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I picked mine based on functionality. My old bad didn't have enough full length dividers so the clubs always got tangled and it was hard to take them out and put them in. I couldn't get one with 14 full length dividers so I just bought the one with the most I could find. Ended up with a Taylormade bag and even though I'm not actually a fan or their stuff it just happened to be the best bag for me at the time.
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The search for the perfect bag..... long story for me.
I don't care too much for brand name or looks, but it should not be ugly.

It's all about functionality and ergonomy. I bought 4 bags, and none of them are perfect for me. First I wanted a 14-divider, but now I came to the conclusion, that I dont like it.

The best best bag so far is the Nike Pro Combo (aka SQ tour carry, that is a sturdy carry standbag with 14 dividers. It's a very good compromise between cart bag and carry bag)
But I dont like the 14 slot thing any more. So I need a different bag that fits on my clicgear 2.0, has lot of space for stuff, big waterproof compartments for the gadgets and lot of insulated space for water bottles. Maybe an Ogio. Lets see.

In my Tour Combo Bag:

Driver: Superquad 9.5°
5W: 2008 Burner 18°
3H: Idea Pro Gold 20°4H: 2008 Burner Rescue 22°Irons: MP52 R300 5-PWedges: Vokey SM 50.08, 54.11, 58.04, 60.11Putter: Itsy Bitsy SpiderBall: TP Red

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Who wouldn't consider all three factors...
I want my bag to suit me... so I'm not buying anything pink or loud.
I want function... properly sized pockets, enough room, etc.
I have clubs from many manufacturers, so the name on the side isn't critical, but I wouldn't get a TM bag since I dislike most of their clubs.
My Clubs: Callaway FT-i Tour LCG 9.5° w/ Matrix Ozik Xcon 6 stiff; Sonartec GS Tour 14° w/ Graphite Design Red Ice 70 stiff; Adams Idea Pro 2h(18°) & 3h(20°) w/ Aldila VS Proto 80 stiff; Adams Idea Pro Forged 4-PW w/ TT Black Gold stiff; Cleveland CG12 DSG RTG 52°-10° & 58°-10°; Odyssey...
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I started playing again 1.5 yrs ago....I got a great stand bag on sale and then went about the business of updating my clubs....long process.

Anyway, in the process of doing this I started using oversized grips that began to tangle up and jam at times. The final straw was on one of my last rounds a club was jamming in the bag and I forced it in and it slammed down onto my left hand.....a bout of cussing and dirt kicking ensued.

I went online and asked around about opininions and read reviews. I wanted 14 full length dividers, plenty of pockets, an onboard cooler (so I don't have to spend $4.00 per drink at the turn), easy access putter well, soft lined pockets for glasses, plenty of handles..........all this and no more than ~8lbs.

The Sun Mountain C-130 was one strongly suggested bag. I bought one and absolutely love it. My son is happy because he took my stand bag.

I've got plenty of room for everything now. Perfect cart bag and works nicely with my push cart, too. Offered in a wide range of colors and many NCAA team styles, too (currently didnt' make one in my team, though). Customer service was spot on when I called with a couple of questions.

Good luck.
909D Comp 9.5* (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-6)
Burner Superfast 3 & 5 woods (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-4.8)
G15 Hybrid 23* (AWT shaft)
G5 5 iron-PW-46*, UW-50*, SW-54 & LW-58 (AWT shaft)
Studio Select Newport 2 Mid SlantGrips: PING cords & Golf Pride New Decade Multi-Coumpound Bag: C-130...
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i look at a few different things when choosing a bag:

1. must be functional - has to have enough pockets to seperatly fit: balls, tees, light jacket, pens-divot tool-ball markers, wallet-cell phone
2. must be a carry bag - I HATE, absolutely HATE riding - I walk 99% of the time, so I need a light comfortable bag w good dual straps and durable/strong legs.
3. good club managment system - I do NOT want individual club dividers, but a good system that keeps the clubs protected and easy to put in and out.
4. it must present a company i endorse/play - I would not use a bag w a company's logo that i do not use. Why....i dont know, just a stupid thing i have in my head! lol ;) Color isnt a HUGE factor, but still needs to look decent. I wanted the blue/white AeroLite III, but settled on the white/black/orange one, as it was the only one in stock.

I have spent over 6 hours of multiple trips choosing a bag. Went through 4 this year and finally found the prefect one for me. (see sig)
"My swing is homemade - but I have perfect flaws!" - Me
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I really don't mind my bag only having 6 dividers. Sometimes the clubs stick, but not that often. I have it set up like this: top big divider: Driver,3 and 5 wood then the next 4 smaller ones go like this: 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 and 8, and 9 and pw. Then I have my sw, putter, and soon to be lob wedge in the bottom big divider. It really doesn't matter to me as long as I don't have too many clubs in one divider. My dad's slazenger bag actually cost less than my tm one, but has 3 more dividers. I love my bag though, it's just so light and the foam carry straps just rock.

In my White/Red/Yellow Monza Featherweight Stand Bag:
Driver: 07 Burner 9.5* stiff
3 Wood: 07 Burner 15* stiff
5 Wood: 07 Burner 18* stiff
Irons 4-AW: r7 steel shaft stiffWedges: RAC Satin 56*, 60*Putter: Rossa Daytona 35 InchBall: Bridgestone e7+, Titleist Pro V1Shoes: D3000Glove: ...

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Function first with style a consideration. Love my Callaway A.L.I.C.E bag. Digital camo with great functionality. Part of the cost of the bag went to "Bridies for the brave" charity. Has their logo on the bag also.

Driver.... Nickent DX Evolver V2 65 stiff /07 Burner YS6+ stiff .
4 wood..... Nickent 4DX
Hybrids.....Tour Edge Geomax 22* 25* 28*
Irons.....TM R7 6-P + AW,SW,LW
Putter.....Odyssey White Hot XG 2 BallBag.......Callaway ORG 14 A.L.I.C.E. Ball........Bridgestone e6 / Srixon Soft Feel...

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