hey guys I'm buying a new bag..what should I look for

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Sven Apr 10 2006 00:06 1100 posts Member since 2006	I have about $150 to spend...and need a cart bag... ok here i go... should I get a 14 individual divider bag..is it necesasary to have the dividers go all the way down do I need one with a seperate putter holder... I have 14 clubs what size..is 9.5 inch too small these days what material is best... do the cooler thingmy's work properly?? are certain brands better than others?? my current bag is about 12 years old..and I have just upgraded my clubs (new driver) and fairway woods and a decent set of irons...I have seen the funny shaped ones (not round) are they good..and do they stay on the buggy

Burner Apr 10 2006 09:41 789 posts Member since 2005	QUOTE: Sven @ Apr 9 2006, 03:06 PM I have about $150 to spend...and need a cart bag... ok here i go... should I get a 14 individual divider bag..is it necesasary to have the dividers go all the way down do I need one with a seperate putter holder... I have 14 clubs what size..is 9.5 inch too small these days what material is best... do the cooler thingmy's work properly?? are certain brands better than others?? my current bag is about 12 years old..and I have just upgraded my clubs (new driver) and fairway woods and a decent set of irons...I have seen the funny shaped ones (not round) are they good..and do they stay on the buggy The big problem with cart bags, i.m.h.o, is that they sit on the cart at a slant - thus /. This ensures that the handle of every club finds its way to the same (ish) location at the bottom of the bag. This is a complete pain in the pinny when you try to pull a club only to find half of the whole load coming out at the same time, or none moving at all due to a complete tangle at the bottom of the bag. Dividers right the way through to the bottom are essential.

grazo Apr 10 2006 09:46 529 posts Member since 2005	A bag is a personal choice. The things that are important to you might not be for others. In a bag, I like: 14 separate compartments with the dividers all the way down. No need for a separate putter compartment. Material is a matter of what you like. The cooler compartments aren't really necessary if you have plenty of pockets and storage. My bag (a Wilson) comes with a rain cover that is attached to one of the pockets and folds away nicely when you don't need it - much more user friendly than those big leather rain covers. In terms of brands, go with what you like. Ogio are great but very expensive. OEM brands have great looking staff bags that aren't too practical and can be bloody heavy (and expensive too). I picked up this Wilsin bag for less than $200 a couple of years ago - you'd probably get it or something similar cheaper now...

thrifty Apr 10 2006 09:59 52 posts Member since 2005	I have the wilson bag (cooler pocket for cold drinks) from golfmart ($129). I like the light material and the rain cover (yes much easier to use than the leather type) and my mates commented that the bag is much lighter even with the clubs. Sufficient pockets at the right places and a separate putter holder. No regrets so far.

robbied Apr 10 2006 12:50 34 posts Member since 2006	Just laybyed a Precept Launcher golf bag. Only one I have seen to have dividers running left/right and forward/back in the bag. huge pockets are either side at the back, leaving room for the cart spine. Has putter pocket on the side and the usual cooler pocket. got it for $159

butchy Apr 10 2006 20:58 1509 posts Member since 2003	you can get some pretty good deals on golf bags on ebay. would get a much better bag for that price there, then from the golf store.

grumpy_dog Apr 11 2006 05:16 2203 posts Member since 2002 View Monitored Posts	QUOTE: robbie d @ Apr 10 2006, 12:50 PM Just laybyed a Precept Launcher golf bag. Only one I have seen to have dividers running left/right and forward/back in the bag. huge pockets are either side at the back, leaving room for the cart spine. Has putter pocket on the side and the usual cooler pocket. got it for $159 i think you probably mean the Precept Laddie - maybe the new XTreme sigs are back – YAY

solarbear88 Apr 11 2006 10:22 231 posts Member since 2003	Was wondering if it is possible to use a stand bag with a little push trolley? Reason being, the stand bags are smaller (with new baby this is a big issue) and much lighter, and more convenient when you want to just go to the range. But when I play a full 18 I would like to use my push trolley. On the topic, I'd look for a light bag, with dividers that go all the way down. Lots of bags on Ebay for reasonable prices.

robbied Apr 11 2006 10:30 34 posts Member since 2006	I'll put a pic up of the bag when I get it, it was barcoded as a launcher. As far as Ebay goes, I actually saw higher prices for wilson bags than in the sports shop I bought my bag from (can we say where on here?)

Dana Scully Apr 11 2006 10:35 599 posts Member since 2005	QUOTE: Sven @ Apr 10 2006, 12:06 AM ..is 9.5 inch too small these days Sven, no I'd say that would be just about right

HISPL Apr 11 2006 13:55 786 posts Member since 2005 View Monitored Posts	I got a Tourstage staff bag for about $300 about 2.5 years ago, it is the best looking most durable and most practicle bag I have ever had. It even has two small insulated pockets for small bottles of water. Everyone's needs are different work out what you want and go from there. I mostly play with a stand bag, my staff bags that I keep at home store my vast collection of "spares" and backup clubs.

Peter Apr 11 2006 22:20 1365 posts Member since 2005	QUOTE: Dana Scully @ Apr 11 2006, 10:35 AM Sven, no I'd say that would be just about right Depends on where you're measuring from Dana...

Sven Apr 12 2006 00:20 1100 posts Member since 2006	QUOTE: Dana Scully @ Apr 11 2006, 10:35 AM Sven, no I'd say that would be just about right LOL dirty minds...

golfer Apr 12 2006 07:53 204 posts Member since 2005	Im not sure if im ment to post links up on this site, so please delete it if so. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/e... I cant beleive the write up, it actually made me cry . But its a good priced bag, and looks like it will go for a good price.

twoiron Apr 17 2006 23:09 100 posts Member since 2004	As long as it matches your shoes you should be ok. Nothing worse than a fashion fauxpas on the golf course.

Gamecock1 Apr 30 2006 07:39 33 posts Member since 2005	Take a look at Bennington. I recently purchased a "quiet organizer" and have been extremely pleased with it. It also should be in your price range. It has a top that keeps clubs in place and keep them from banging. Cooler pocket. 2 putter scarabs ( I put my putter in one and most commonly used wedge in the other).

SRS13 May 03 2006 22:22 164 posts Member since 2005	QUOTE: Gamecock1 @ Apr 30 2006, 07:39 AM Take a look at Bennington. I recently purchased a "quiet organizer" and have been extremely pleased with it. It also should be in your price range. It has a top that keeps clubs in place and keep them from banging. Cooler pocket. 2 putter scarabs ( I put my putter in one and most commonly used wedge in the other). I was looking at this brand aswell. They seem to be very well made. Mind if I ask where you purchased this from and what price? Thanks.

Gamecock1 May 07 2006 09:43 33 posts Member since 2005	QUOTE: SRS13 @ May 3 2006, 08:22 AM I was looking at this brand aswell. They seem to be very well made. Mind if I ask where you purchased this from and what price? Thanks. Sorry, I have been off for a few days. I got a Bennington Quiet Organizer. I bought it from an EBAY retailer and think I paid around $100-120 US for it.