Stand or Cart bag ?

Danny dyers double

Was thinking of getting a carry bag for myself . Always used a trolly bag but it can be a pain in the ass lugging a heavy cart bag and trolly around .

I always taught I wouldn be interested in carrying my clubs around for 18 holes but speaking to a gent in work and he swears by carrying his clubs and also said the bags are so light you don't even notice then .

Was just wondering what lads on here preferred and if you have used both what was your preference ?

Cheers in advance

belcampprisoner

I would use wheels,

golf clubs are not that light after 4 hours,carrying is old school

before they invented the wheel

big_drive

Carrying is handy in that you can take short cuts through greens etc. but it's gets pretty tiring near end of round

SEORG

I usually use the carry bag for winter, bigger bag & clic gear cart for summer.

Carry bag is handy for the roped off areas but during the summer months I find that I get too warm carrying the bag, especially my back.

Also I would usually have the wet gear on during the winter rather than carrying it in the bag.

GreeBo

SEORG wrote: »

I usually use the carry bag for winter, bigger bag & clic gear cart for summer.

Carry bag is handy for the roped off areas but during the summer months I find that I get too warm carrying the bag, especially my back.

Also I would usually have the wet gear on during the winter rather than carrying it in the bag.

This is it for me.
Winter I have a half set in my Sunday bag and have the wetgear trousers on me, its also only 12 holes so no problems.

Summer I have the full bag with everything (and I mean everything) in it I could possibly need. Let the battery do the work.

That said, if Im popping down for 9 holes I always use the carry bag.

ftlnn

Never used carry bag until 3-4 months ago. I completely regret not doing this from day 1. No tiredness whatsoever carrying bag. Handy to walk any route. Unbelievably quicker to get ready and packs away in the car in a jiffy. Space saving in car. Next bag I get will deffo be a carry one again with the exception of looking for a more rain resistant material. Not really practical to carry the bag if brolly required so make sure to have best rain gear available.

PARlance

Have been carrying for the last few rounds. Have noticed I'm getting more tired towards the end of a round.

1+1=?

Need to work on my fitness, so I'm going to continue with it. Need to invest in a better carry bag though. Current one is quite akward to get on both shoulders so I've been carrying it on one. Not ideal at all

big_drive

I played 9 holes couple weeks ago and carried with 8 clubs in bag, felt grand. Only had about 4 balls in bag and carried no clothes, etc.

The extra clubs make a big difference, makes it harder to stay fresh for 18 holes

Almaviva

Beats me why this is ever a debate.

How carrying a bag can possibly compete with letting wheels do the work I cannot understand.

Seems to be more a 'youf' thing that caught on with juniors or young tigers as a la wearing caps with the peak to the back, to express distinction from the oldie fuddy duddies and their trolleys. Difference between a pull cart and a power cart is close though.

GreeBo

^
I presume you mean push Vs power?

Pull carts are terrible for your game and shoulders...

Almaviva

GreeBo wrote: »

^
I presume you mean push Vs power?

Pull carts are terrible for your game and shoulders...

I do.
Human-powered lets say.

soundsham

Winter - Carry
Summer - Electric Trolley and Cart Bag

GreeBo

Related topic.

Which cart bag?
I'm tossing between the titleist staff bag and the titleist cart bag at the moment...
I want my cart bag to be waterproof though, otherwise you need to arse about witha cover which is annoying on a wet, windy day.

for carry bag I think you cant beat this guy from Wilson.
Its pretty waterproof, gets a full set of wet gear and umbrella in and still very, very light and comfy.

GreeBo

Related topic.

Which cart bag?
I'm tossing between the titleist staff bag and the titleist cart bag at the moment...
I want my cart bag to be waterproof though, otherwise you need to arse about witha cover which is annoying on a wet, windy day.

for carry bag I think you cant beat this guy from Wilson.
Its pretty waterproof, gets a full set of wet gear and umbrella in and still very, very light and comfy.

whizbang

Pull carts are terrible for your game and shoulders...

I gave up pulling a trolley for this reason. (My Back actually).
Only other option was 3wheel push trolley, any of which I could afford, are just too big to keep in the car.

The car bit is the main reason. I can get out anywhere at a minutes notice. But If i have a big day out i will load up the electric, cart bag, drinks, snacks, brolly, spare clothes, kitchen sink, cuddly toy.

I used to use a stick bag, carry about 8 clubs total, fling it back in the car, ready for next time.

I have a Ping 4under bag now, plenty of gear fits in it, but too tempting to put a few extra things in.

Rikand

I have always carried I dont get tired during the round and I carry a lot in my bag. I find if you get the right balance you hardly feel the weight.

I intend to keep on carrying until I'm no longer physically able to

and from then on I will be going Electric.

stockdam

I always carry my bag and am now over 50 so if I can do it....

Get a good light bag with dual straps (aren't they all now?).

My bag is a Sun Mountain and it's perfect.

You are only carrying your bag for a couple of hundred yards then you have a rest etc. so it's not that strenuous.

Jazzzman

Nearly collapsed lugging the carry bag up the 18th slope in Sundays sun.

I definitely feel the strain in the back nine so I'm thinking of knocking the carry bag on the head.

Half empty bag is a doddle, but as mentioned above a full bag is heavy business.

Plus if you don't have time to have a good breakfast/lunch you'll feel it a lot more when carrying the bag.

John Divney

Carry all day long, what you save in walking too and from your trolley that can't really acess all areas on the course, is alone worth it.

I have a Sunday bag that I use every round, weighs next to nothing, bit of a tight fit with clubs but it's exactly the same, or less tiring to me than hauling a trolley.

Bring bag up on all tee boxes, into all rough right up greenside, through roped off areas etc etc.

At first I though **** that for a game of soldiers I want to be fresh, but it was extremely enjoyable and freeing, whereas the trolley pisses me off.




I have a bigger stand bag but use this one all the time now, cost me 40 euro in McGuirks, comfortable double strap.

big_drive

Those Wilson bags are excellent, few friends with them. Fit a full set pretty well

I'd like to see a pencil bag with some type of stand to stop the bending down to pick up bag. Or just to keep it off wet grass on a damp day, bit like the flip out stand in the Wilson on earlier post. Surprised more manufacturers haven't tried this

Dr_Colossus

Have a hybrid bag the past 3 months and it's suiting my needs perfectly. It's a larger type carry bag with stand, 14 way top with clip off removable double straps and has plenty of storage. Didn't fancy having two separate bags depending on the occasion and the hassle of transferring clubs and gear between both. With this bag I have all 14 clubs and all the gear in one bag. If I'm playing 9 holes of an evening I'll carry the bag but for 18 holes and more will use a push trolley as I'd usually carry plenty of liquid along with some food which the push trolley is great for taking the weight of your shoulders.

Oilbeefhooked!

John Divney wrote: »

Carry all day long, what you save in walking too and from your trolley that can't really acess all areas on the course, is alone worth it.

I have a Sunday bag that I use every round, weighs next to nothing, bit of a tight fit with clubs but it's exactly the same, or less tiring to me than hauling a trolley.

Bring bag up on all tee boxes, into all rough right up greenside, through roped off areas etc etc.

At first I though **** that for a game of soldiers I want to be fresh, but it was extremely enjoyable and freeing, whereas the trolley pisses me off.




I have a bigger stand bag but use this one all the time now, cost me 40 euro in McGuirks, comfortable double strap.

+1 on all the above, love the freedom of the carry bag.
Also like the fact that im burning a few extra calories and gaining
a bit of fitness at the same time.
Never understand people who use buggys
(unless its for age or medical reasons obviously) as why wouldnt you want to
stretch the legs and gain a bit of fitness out of you 3/4 + hours out on the course!!
Of course the electric trolley is a happy medium, but
Seriously give the carrying a go with a good quality bag, it may be a bit of a struggle the first few times but it will become easier and you wont look back.
i used to use the cart bag and push trolley, but its now in the back room awaiting the day im no longer able to carry.:eek:

razorblunt

used a trolley for years, started with the carry bag last year and haven't looked back, you shouldn't really be getting anymore tired than you would from dragging atrolley around for 18 holes (excl electric). On some course you'll feel the pinch on the 18th fairway regardless of mode anyway.

Danny dyers double

Thanks lads for all the replys . I going pick myself one of those Wilson bags up . For 40 euro you can't go wrong .

John Divney

big_drive wrote: »

Those Wilson bags are excellent, few friends with them. Fit a full set pretty well

I'd like to see a pencil bag with some type of stand to stop the bending down to pick up bag. Or just to keep it off wet grass on a damp day, bit like the flip out stand in the Wilson on earlier post. Surprised more manufacturers haven't tried this

Yep, stand would be great. There are some, maybe Ping IIRC pencil bags that have the Strap standing up, so when you go to pick it up you don't have to bend down.

I agree for 40 euro you can't go wrong, but I'd have a look around the net and see, might be one that is a bit more expensive but has those features.

Johnny_Fontane

I carry....use a top of the range titleist waterproof sta-dry bag. Its ridiculously light and I have no problems carrying it for 18 holes. I normally have 10 balls in there, waterproofs, phone, some food, water.

I'm not a big guy either, its really no problem at all. i'm 35, fairly fit and its a cinch.

I love the short cuts, particularly walking straight across greens as auld fellas look at me as if I am doing something wrong.

Isnt it St. andrews where you have to carry your bag?

GreeBo

John Divney wrote: »

Yep, stand would be great. There are some, maybe Ping IIRC pencil bags that have the Strap standing up, so when you go to pick it up you don't have to bend down.

I agree for 40 euro you can't go wrong, but I'd have a look around the net and see, might be one that is a bit more expensive but has those features.

Get the €75 Wilson, it has the half stands which are excellent at keeping the bag off the ground and its the lightest bag around.

brick tamland

I carry, find it great for the reasons mentioned above

The only thing i find is if i play very early and don't get a chance for a good breakfast I tire at around 14 holes. I just make sure I've a sambo or something in the bag and its not a problem. I carry a full bag and 6-8 balls. No problem at all.

stockdam

brick tamland wrote: »

I carry, find it great for the reasons mentioned above

The only thing i find is if i play very early and don't get a chance for a good breakfast I tire at around 14 holes. I just make sure I've a sambo or something in the bag and its not a problem. I carry a full bag and 6-8 balls. No problem at all.

Good tip. Or take some water and a couple of bananas.

Kace

I would be the opposite to some on here - if I still carried (which I haven't done for about 15 years) then it would always be carry in the summer and trolley for the winter when it's wet, sometimes muddy, gear is wet etc. etc.

Currently, I pull the trolley behind my back with both hands so as not to force a twist into my back.

Just FYI - I went and just weighed my bag (with a small bottle of juice as per usual, but without banana and cereal bar ) - 16.8kg

No way would I want that on my back for 18 holes, although I'm sure others on here probably have closer to half that.

TRS30

I use this bag and is excellent. I have used a few carry bags and this is by far the lighest and most comfortable.

Topper Harley

I have a carry bag and always carry. Went through a brief spell of pulling a trolley but in the end decided it was more hassle than help.

As well as the freedom to go anywhere, I also like having my hands free so it's easier to eat, drink, rummage through my pockets and bag, scratch my arse (actually, that's more difficult), use my distance finder or take my glove on/off.

I don't find it any more tiring than pulling a trolley and I carried for 27 holes today, in somewhat windy conditions and periodic spells of rain with my rain gear going on and off like a whore's drawers.

Having said all this, I wouldn't necessarily recommend this to anyone, it's just a preference thing and this is the way I like to do it. If I had the option though, I'd use a caddie all the time. I have a dream of someday hitting the green from 100+ yards out, handing my club to my caddie, him/her handing me my putter, striding confidently towards the green and maybe giving a little wave to the gallery. Ah, may as well rave here as in bed.

Seve OB

I carried all the time when I was a kid and it followed through. Got a Ping Hoofer about 10 years ago and it did me well for a good while.

One Chirstmas the missus bought me a golf glider, so ran with that for a good few years. I definately prefer to carry, but there was no doubt my game improved sigfnificantly with battery power.

I hate drag trollies and never use one, unless I had my trolly bag with me and do something stupid like forget my battery

About 18 months ago I was up in the attic and got the Hoofer down and dusted her off and am sporting that on the fairways once again and really enjoy it.

My clubs are much heavier that other sets I've picked up belonging to friends so yea, my back does feel the pain after a long round and my course has a few hills on it. However, I find like with all sports, the more you do it, the easier it is and it can only make me stronger and fitter

I would never get a buggy unless abroad. My da gets one though and the two rounds I played with him this year really proove it to me that the Buggy takes probably 2-3 shots off my game. It's nice for a change, but thats all.