Let’s get this out of the way first. When you hear that a golf bag costs $2,000, you’re probably thinking who would pay that much for a golf bag? And why?
After all, there are plenty of really great golf bags for under $500, even under $400 in many cases. But why do some women carry Gucci purses, which can easily cost in excess of $3,000? Doesn’t it basically do the same thing as an $80 purse, like holding all your stuff and maybe organizing it a bit?
Quite honestly, since I don’t know much about purses, I don’t even notice what most women are carrying. But I do believe most women know what they’re looking at, and certainly a Gucci purse is not only well made, but it’s also a status symbol and perhaps even a work of art.
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For lack of a better analogy, I believe that Vessel’s new Carbon Collection, which includes the Player V Pro Carbon and the Lux Pro Carbon cart bag, sort of fits into that category. After all, Vessel is certainly a luxury brand when it comes to bags, not only in golf, but in tennis, backpacks, duffels and toiletry bags as well.
But these new limited edition bags (which are expected to sell out) are a step up from the normal well-made bags like the regular Player V stand bag, which retails for $469. The new Carbon Series celebrates the company’s 13-year anniversary (the original Carbon Collection was released three years ago during Vessel’s 10th anniversary) with these two special edition bags that are constructed with a carbon fiber fabric called OmniFlex, a strong and extremely lightweight material that’s very durable. These bags also feature tour-grade synthetic leather, a bunch of pockets with magnetic closures, beautiful stitching and craftsmanship and a chrome badge marking the occasion.
(Image credit: Mike Bailey)
These are not the kind of bags you just want to leave in the trunk of your car. You’ll want to take these out and put them in your house (in my case, in my home office) after and before you play.
The Player V Pro Carbon, which I got to take to the course, also has a 14-way top (the cart bag has a 15-way top) that seems easier to navigate than most other bags with 14-way dividers. The putter well is at the top of the bag next to where you would probably put the driver, and the bottom of the bag has two slots for your two shortest clubs. Each slot is lined throughout, so even if you use oversize grips, as I do, the clubs glide in and out easily, and the shafts are protected.
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