One thing that is unique to ping carry bags with stands. On the stand mechanism there is a little strap that connects the stand to the shoulder straps. So when you throw the bag over your shoulder it pulls the legs up tight to the bag. This prevents the legs from ever drooping. Ping is the only brand I am aware of that does this so unlike other brands the legs will never start drooping with age.
I actually didn't know this. It's pretty cool. I still love my bag, and as you explain the legs seem as good as new. I personally love that they hide the folding mechanism inside the bag, and that it doesn't stick out.
I own this bag (same color) and it is excellent. Walked 7 rounds in 7 days in Ireland and it was an easy carry. The one round I rode a cart it rained & the rain cover was fantastic. An extremely well thought-out bag for carry or cart.
I've owned a couple of Hoofer Lite bags. I almost exclusively walk & carry my bag when I play. I've noticed a spot on the seam above the "back pad" that wears prematurely. I've used Ping carry bags for about 30 years and I love the stand system.
I still use my first and only bag, it’s a ping. Over ten years old. Folks still say they want a ping bag after looking over mine. Mines unfortunately starting to get beat up and I’m currently on the hunt of any type of upgrades to bags from my current bag….. I haven’t found much from current bag brands but from this video, it still seems like ping bags are superior. I just want a simple, light bag that does it all. They nailed it here.
Yeah, Ping makes amazing gear, not only bags I would say. My next bag might also be a Ping. Today I would have taken a bigger bag since I play with 13 clubs. The Hoofer maybe, the Hoofer lite can be a little tight for my oversized golf grips.
I like the Ping Hoofer 2 from 2014/2015 because of the two pockets behind the big ball pocket. Having 2 smaller pockets instead of one larger pocket makes stored small things easier to find like tee's, ball mark repair tool, ranger finder watch, favorite couple balls not mixed in with found balls, etc... I don't really like the new pocket layout on the newer hoofer bags. Ping is the only stand bag I will buy because the stand system is strapped to the shoulder straps so legs never droop with age.
I’m 67 years old and have been playing golf for nearly 60 years. I’m an avowed gear junkie and probably have owned 50 plus bags. I buy bags like my wife buys shoes! I recently purchased a super lightweight bag from a major Ping competitor. I gave it away mostly because I could not for the life of me adjust the straps to a comfortable position. Also the valuables pocket was poorly executed in that you couldn’t get your hand in andthis bag in blue and out without a big hassle. Lastly, the leg action wasn’t nearly as smooth as desired. I chose this bag for the following reasons 1) The straps are super comfortable and easy to adjust 2) The action of the stand is excellent 3) I much prefer a 4 way top divider as I mostly carry 12 clubs ( 3 in each slot ) It can easily accommodate 14 but as I’ve gotten older 12 just works for me 4) Holds everything I carry easily and the overall ergonomics are excellent Most highly recommended this bag!
Hi I bought the ping moonlight I walk for exercise, I'm 63, should I move up or am I ok?? The lack of stand is making quite uncertain. It carries easily. I'm barely learning. I'm thinking about the outside of the clubhouse and restrooms. ??Thank you.
@@GolfDuff yes thank you. Toughest decision lately. It not only has to carry it must store stuff at home. Lack of space for a bigger water bottle is also a factor, since I live in the desert. One good thing about the moonlight is it fits in my trunk well. For weekend trips my trunk fills to maximum capacity. The bulk is reduced on these.. I can bend down no problem it just doesn't stand up while taking care of business or eating lunch or having a refreshment on the bench. I don't want ants crawling in lol. But moonlight is ok. One occasion I left my snowboard on the ground and I was eating lunch in my car. And a man said look I found a snowboard. He was taking it home with him.. luckily I wasn't taking my nap..😏
Thanks for your review, I I liked what I saw and decided to get the Ping Hoofer 14. I thought the full length dividers did a good job of keeping the clubs from getting tangled. a bit heaver but was worth it.
Thank you for your comment, glad you liked my review👍 The Ping bags are really great, I think my next one will be Ping as well. The Hoofer 14 seems really good to.
Great review! I've been using an original Hoofer Lite from 2007 and it's finally time to replace it. Santa is bringing me a new Hoofer Lite - I'm just concerned about going from 8 sections for clubs down to five
I see why downscaling like that can seem concerning. But I went from 14 sections to 5, and I haven´t really had many issues with it. The only thing is that when the bag is in the legs-out position, it can be a little tight in the bottom of it. But as you lift it up again, and the legs go in, the bag opens up, and the clubs fall down to their spot.
Thanks for commenting. It really is self-explanatory how the strap system works. You just wear it as you would a backpack. It is one of the most comfortable carry bags I have used, and the straps feel comfortable and sturdy.
Hello Jason! Sorry for the late reply. You need to push down on the bag with some force to make the legs open up, so just having it stand on the pushcart does not put enough force on the plate to open up the legs, plus the straps make the bag just touch the cart slightly. Never had any issues whatsoever with the legs opening up unintentionally. Ping has done a great job with this bag.
The downside is, Ping have been raving on about the hoofer carry strap, since its debut, that can go from being a double strap to a single one.! So where's the video demonstrating how to do it.!!!!????? cos I can't work it out n I'm not the only one..
Great video! I have the Ping Pioneer bag and I’m a big fan of. I don’t own one thing Ping yet but the bag, but I think I’ll probably be sticking to Ping bags only after seeing a number of my buddies bags.
I only have 1 Ping club, a 4 hybrid. But the bag is awesome, so I should maybe pick up a Ping driver now to complement the bag ha,ha. The only club I don't have now is a driver, just sold mine.
@@GolfDuff hahaha need to go all out Ping so you look sponsored hahaha. I started playing about 8 months ago and I haven’t used a driver since my first two rounds haha. I lent mine to my buddy months ago and don’t even know where it is right hahah. Also it’s funny my last video has a very similar intro as yours. I wanted to do the same thing too but my audio was terrible, so I scrapped the footage. I need to get a wireless sometime soon. What do you use?
I have a Røde Wireless Go, great mic for videos like this. And battery life on the mic is good to. Now a new version is out, with two sets of microphones that connects to the same receiver.
I have this bag, best way to get around the club tangle I found was to pull the bag back vertical so it retracts the legs before putting the club back in.
@@GolfDuff thank you!!! Definitely going to be one the next things on my wish list video equipment wise, especially if I could have two. Also congratulations on 800!!! So close to that magical milestone! I keep telling my buddies to subscribe.
Can’t believe you noticed the small details like that ha,ha! And it means you actually watched the whole video😀 Thanks! And, yeah. My dog Mascot is a smart little guy🐶
Both are really good bags. To me it came down to weight. I wanted the lightest I could get so it is easier to carry around. But the weight difference is minimal anyway, so both are good choices.
It's just a strap with one of those plastic clamps in the end of it so you can hang something in it. Maybe like a rangefinder or something. It is also some smaller pockets in the same place, so you can attach the strap and put the thing in your pocket there for safety. I never use it anyway.
@@GolfDuff Thank you. A lot of pockets on the bag where the designer apparently had an idea for a specific purpose but I can‘t find any information about it.
I have always had 14 clubs in it. No problem at all, but sometimes it can get a little tight in the bottom of the bag. But I also have 13 clubs with oversized golf grips, and even then it is OK. So I would say it is no problem at all.
I have never experienced that it does not fit in any trolley, as the bag is so small I think it will fit most of the time. It has never been a problem for me anyway. Thanks for your comment!
@@GolfDuff Golf bags that have a proper foot at the base operating the legs. Rather than a deforming base of bag, as we see in Ping bags, which snags the grips, causing unnecessary friction. I have other issues with Hoofer bags. But this is my main gripe. It’s a design flaw pure and simple.
