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Club Champion
Well I had a crappy bag I got for £8 delivered off ebay which only had a 4 way divide and a lack of pockets. After having a look about I decided I wanted a full 14 way divided bag with more pockets and ideally a cooler pocket. The bag chosen ... Sun Mountain MPB for £107 delivered which I got from golfonline.co.uk, with a free pocket rule book (thanks)
My initial thoughts were looks wise, it is nice, big but suitable for carrying. pocket wise, the cooler pocket can hold two 50cl bottles of water so enough for a round, there is a pocket behind it which is not good for food storage, as I found my sandwich got squashed flat from the bottles (predictably). The big pocket at the back (as you carry it) is big enough for a big towel, shoes, rain hood leaving room for maybe some small things. One pocket I like is the "valuables" pocket, it is veleur(?) lined so valuables will not get scratched up, and makes them easy to find. There are two pen slots which is quite nice and they are reachable when only the right shoulder strap is on. There is a ball maker which is handy if you like to mark a line on your ball which is actually straight.
What I don't like now
unfortunately it continues and runs through the two small pockets on the back. I have my tees, spare glove and balls in these two pockets and I fear that if an umbrella was put in, it would limit access to these pockets. I also think the bag could do with a mesh "grab pocket" on the front as you carry it (which would mean it is "on" the cooler pocket). Another disappointing issue is the fact the bag will not stand up without the stands , even my cheep one did that!
Overall, the bag is good. I do like the 14 way divider, I like every club having its place and it makes grabbing and putting them back much easier. Comfort wise, it is good, I played a loooong 18 holes yesterday and my back was fine after. I also like the fact it should be suitable for trolleys, you can zip the legs in and it looks like it should sit well on a trolley. Durability ... we shall have to see
If you have any questions, let me know. Hope this helps any bag decisions you may be making
My initial thoughts were looks wise, it is nice, big but suitable for carrying. pocket wise, the cooler pocket can hold two 50cl bottles of water so enough for a round, there is a pocket behind it which is not good for food storage, as I found my sandwich got squashed flat from the bottles (predictably). The big pocket at the back (as you carry it) is big enough for a big towel, shoes, rain hood leaving room for maybe some small things. One pocket I like is the "valuables" pocket, it is veleur(?) lined so valuables will not get scratched up, and makes them easy to find. There are two pen slots which is quite nice and they are reachable when only the right shoulder strap is on. There is a ball maker which is handy if you like to mark a line on your ball which is actually straight.
What I don't like now
unfortunately it continues and runs through the two small pockets on the back. I have my tees, spare glove and balls in these two pockets and I fear that if an umbrella was put in, it would limit access to these pockets. I also think the bag could do with a mesh "grab pocket" on the front as you carry it (which would mean it is "on" the cooler pocket). Another disappointing issue is the fact the bag will not stand up without the stands , even my cheep one did that!Overall, the bag is good. I do like the 14 way divider, I like every club having its place and it makes grabbing and putting them back much easier. Comfort wise, it is good, I played a loooong 18 holes yesterday and my back was fine after. I also like the fact it should be suitable for trolleys, you can zip the legs in and it looks like it should sit well on a trolley. Durability ... we shall have to see
If you have any questions, let me know. Hope this helps any bag decisions you may be making
