Stand Bag vs Push/Pull Cart Bag

[Jimmy]

Hi all,

I searched for this but couldn't find a topic....

I played in a golf day last week and two guys in my group had the carry backpack stand bags. It actually didn't seem that heavy when I tried it and the two guys swore it was easier than pushing and pulling a heavy cart with a bag around all day.

Was wondering your thoughts, particularly those that have tried a carry bag and either hated or loved it! Might get one or at least test one for a round if I can.

Cheers
J

[TheTrueReview]

Something from left field -> Some use a stand bag in winter & a push buggy in summer.

[bergsey]

Something from left field -> Some use a stand bag in winter & a push buggy in summer.

im the reverse.... don't carry in winter due to the extra gear eg umbrella, wet weather gear etc. really depends on conditions

[Ferrins]

"and the two guys swore it was easier than pushing and pulling a heavy cart with a bag around all day"
Agree with that.

I mainly use a standbag because I can roll a ciggy while I'm walking along.

[Outcast]

I do both and find both comfortable depending on the weather (FNQ = Heat & Humidity at certain times of the year)..

Agree with Ferrins, much easier to roll a ciggy when carrying my clubs than pushing them on a buggy... FWIW I have a Cobra GT standbag and it works excellently as a standbag and fits very well (without the stand mechanism getting in the way) on a Clicgear 3.0

[markTHEblake]

Standbags would be great if they didnt have those stupid legs getting in the way. If they made em just the same without that would be great for travelling.

[Courty]

I use a standbag for 9 holers, but use a cart bag for 18 holes as I get tired late in the round if I carry.

[simmsy]

I find carrying is easier than pushing a cart and can also just keep the standbag in the car for quick 9 holes or practice during the week.

[Yossarian]

If you want to carry get something as light as possible with great straps. The ping hoofer I had was sensational, the Sun Mountain I have now is also awesome.

If you are the kind of guy that like to have a lot of random shit in your golf bag carrying will suck a bit as the bag can get heavy quick. I only carry 12 clubs atm and half a dozen balls a few tees, and you barely feel the bag.

I do push a buggy if it is raining.

Carrying is also heaps better on hilly courses or a course where you know you will spend a lot of time in the rough.

It also makes you look like a low marker.

[idgolfguy]

Easier to carry on hilly courses.

[Jarro]

Pushing a buggy is the only way to fly.

Carrying a bag is too much hard work

[Dotty]

Just gone back to using a standbag, for the convenience (quick 9, practice, getting in and out of car).

18 hole comp. = Medium-sized standbag on Smoothy CaddyLite trolley.

Just watch compatibility. Some standbags are too short for some folding trolleys and welded rental jobbies. (May also rollover on the brackets.)

[AlexMc]

Agree Jarro. Carrying is too much hard work. Stand bag on a buggy - best of both worlds.

[mudrat]

I use a stand bag for the quick after work nine, usually with only 8 or 9 clubs, cart bag and clicgear for a full 18.

[Hacker09]

I've just started using a stand bag, the convenience for a quick 9 is great but have the buggy for the really hot or wet days when you need the extra crap.

FYI, I picked up one of the TaylorMade TMX stand bags at Adicentre here in Melbourne for about $140 when they had their last 40% off sale. It happens to be on again from tomorrow for 3 days for those interested.

[Hamo84]

I have the best of both worlds, my Nike Sasquatch bag has tons of storage, 14 dividers (which i wanted) and also sits well on my buggy.

I only use the buggy in bad weather if i need to carry an umbrella, or if it is really hot. Otherwise I carry.

Its also great to just be able to chuck the bag in the car and be on the road really quickly

[Jimmy]

Thanks everyone, sounds like lots of options. I won a $100 voucher at my pro shop so can prob pick up a cheap one there - will let you know how I go!

[990B Luva]

Stand bag here. I have a Ping Latitude V2, nice and light, good legs and it's really comfortable.

[Zeusgolf]

Cart for rain or hot days(extra water) oh and when my leg and toe is broken :-/

Carry for normal days or nine holes....when I'm well.

[idgolfguy]

Get a stand bag with full length dividers.

[TheAwesom1]

do the staff bags fit on the buggies?

[timah!]

do the staff bags fit on the buggies?

Haven't you asked that before?


I supergoaled Tapatalk.

[TheAwesom1]

the reason asked is because im looking at staff bag from gco.

[Yossarian]

Depends on the buggy, but generally yes.

[TheAwesom1]

Thx mate

[timah!]

the reason asked is because im looking at staff bag from gco.

The reason isn't important, the search function is.