Cart bag Ping DLX 2016 vs Pioneer 2017

[barnum1]

Hi,

I am looking for a new cart bag and I really liked the Ping Pioneer 2017.
Now, I saw one online shop that sells the Ping DLX 2016 at 33% discount, making it less expensive than the Pioneer 2017. 

Could anyone please advice if the DLX is so much better than Pioneer, that it "justifies one model year"? 

Thanks in advance!

Edited August 5, 2017 by barnum1

[iacas]

The real thing seems to be whether you want the, I don't know, "leather-like" material on the DLX or the more traditional type material in the Pioneer.

[barnum1]

Yeah, the DLX material is probably more durable.

I did see one thing in a review at mygolfspy.com: the old DLX only has 5 full-length dividers.
Then the reviewers say: "The 5 full length dividers do a surprisingly good job of minimizing club binding."
Could anyone comment on that?
 

[Vinsk]

6 minutes ago, barnum1 said:

Yeah, the DLX material is probably more durable.

I did see one thing in a review at mygolfspy.com: the old DLX only has 5 full-length dividers.
Then the reviewers say: "The 5 full length dividers do a surprisingly good job of minimizing club binding."
Could anyone comment on that?
 

I've had many Ping bags. I had a pioneer and liked it, don't care for the look of the DLX....I use midsize grips so other than my mini Callaway staff bags I always have problems with clubs binding.