Shoe and Bag Suggestions Please

[WALRUS]

im planning on buying a pair of new shoes and a new bag this weekend..... any suggestions?

P.S. i preffer footjoy and titleist

[cignatz21]

Ask yourself these questions before buying a bag:
Do I want a cart or stand bag?
How many dividers do I want (5,6,7,8,11,14)?
How many pockets would I like?
How much am I willing to spend?

www.tgw.com has a great way for narrowing down the choices by brand, number of dividers, and price. Perhaps answering a couple of these questions will allow others to offer their opinions also.

As for the shoes, really it's up to you. If you are comfortable, you will play better (my opinion). Go to the store and try a few pairs on and get the ones that fit best. You cannot go wrong with FJs, but do not buy them because of the name, buy them because of the way they fit.

Sorry I could not give you specific models, but I thought this might help you to narrow your search.

[The Road Dog]

I bought a new pair of Eccos online a couple months ago. They fit great and look even better so much so I haven't taken them to the course yet. I figure I'll wait until I get my handicap down to where its respectable and then start dressing like a real golfer.

On the bag scene I bought a BagBoy sidekick cart in January. I used it a couple times with my old bag and that got tiresome quick. The old bag was more than a few years old and just too clumsy to get clubs in and out of quickly while trying to keep up with playing partners. So I visited Golfsmith after my last round and came out with a BagBoy Revolver Pro. Wow! It fits the cart like it was made for it, (it was) and the revolver feature is great. Even in my trunk at the local park practice range I can turn the clubs to be able to pull out the ones I want to practice with easily. Don't need to pull the entire bag up to get to clubs on the bottom anymore. Other plus features are the large side pockets and the cooler with magnetic closure. The cooler is plastic lined and has drain holes in case you use ice instead of a refreezable block. The only strange thing about it is the ball compartment is part of the cooler which is removeable. So if I leave the cooler at home I'll have to put my balls somewhere else.

So I'd suggest looking at Ecco and BagBoy. But I'm not getting rid of my FootJoy Contours, I have the rough finished brown ones, they're low maintenance and waterproof.

[peter draggin]

If you are a walker that carries you bag I would go with the new Sun Mountain it is only like 3 1/2 pounds as far as shoes Ecco,s are classy and comfy both good choices IMO

[Zeph]

If you play a lot in warm weather without rain, consider a lighter pair of shoes. I got a pair Nike Air Max Summer , and they are very comfortable and light. They are soft like a sneaker running shoe, but stable as any other golf shoe. Not bulky and hard like most golf shoes.

[linkin22luke]

Footjoy Superlights are really nice, i just got them a few rounds ago and i am happy

[ControlJunkie]

If you play a lot in warm weather without rain, consider a lighter pair of shoes. I got a pair

+1 on the Air Max Summers. Unbelievably comfortable. I love mine, and I dont see switching anytime soon. As much as I wore mine last summer/fall, you'd think they'd be falling apart, but they still look brand new. Of course I keep them clean, but they seem like they havent worn at all.

[mrt10x]

i switched from from 20 years of playing in footjoys to Addidas last year.. most comfortable shoes I have ever worn.. if you want a cart bag.. go with the Titleist Lightweight Cart Bag.. really good looking.. and well laid out.

[Bump-n-MI]

I can't tell you what will work the best for you but after 30+ years playing this game Ecco shoes and Ping bags are the only brands I will buy (that is until something better comes along).

[Randy4h]

I used to wear Foot-Joys. They were fine shoes, but I found they wore out too fast. I bought my first pair of Adidas last year. After 50+ rounds, walking in Florida, they are still in great shape. I don't think I will go back to Foot-Joy.

[Dub]

i switched from from 20 years of playing in footjoys to Addidas last year.. most comfortable shoes I have ever worn.. if you want a cart bag.. go with the Titleist Lightweight Cart Bag.. really good looking.. and well laid out.

I like that bag as well. It has some of the features that I really love about my own bag but a little less bulky. I probably would have bought one of these first had I seen them before I found my current bag.

The top handle is worth the price of the bag all by iteself. It's a breeze to manuever inside your home.

[glk23]

Shoes are definately a personal thing. I have extremely flat feet and find that Addidas are the most comfortable for me. I recently got 2 new pair of golf shoes for under $100. Found a pair of Addidas Tech Response (tennis shoe style) on clearance for $40 and waterproof Rx Fit for $50.

[denimdan]

The adidas tour shoe is what I wear. Extremely comfortable, but a little pricey. My lightweight cleveland bag has also been great. Cool look, great pocket features, and easy to carry.

[9iron]

I always loved Asics running shoes. Recently while at Golf Galaxy I tried on a pair of Asics Golf shoes and they fit like a glove. At $189 they are not cheap, but if you walk your course as I do the comfort is worth it.

[parplease]

I have over 12 pair of golf shoes and I find the Adidas to be the best. My favorites are the tour 360 black/red/white. By far the best pair of golf shoes I've ever had. Footjoys look nice new, but wear out very quick. Out of all of mine my least favorite are Callaways. I know why you can get them so cheap at the golf shows (2 for 40 bucks). Never again for me.

I've only had 3 bags and they have all been cleveland...