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[chocoboy]

Currently have an Ogio older model (almost 8yrs old). Planning to replace it with something that holds the clubs in place. Tired of putting on and removing iron head covers to protect my forged irons.  I've never had any experience with such golf bags and was wondering which is better. For those who have experienced any of these, please state which you have and how's your experience with them. Push cart most of the time and sometimes ride when I play.

[Hateto3Putt]

chocoboy, on 12 September 2012 - 02:52 AM, said:

Push cart most of the time and sometimes ride when I play.

Bag Boy Revolver.

Works great on a pushcart.

[airguard]

I have a Bennington QO-12, This thing is the steamer trunk of golf bags. It holds everything I need, and all the pockets are easy to use (a lot of bags say they have a bunch of pockets, but once you open them there's no room). The bag is taller than normal, and heavy. The clubs sit in groves so they don't bang around (no more head covers). I use it on my Clicgear 3 without any problems. Take a look at it:
http://www.benningto...organizer-12-2/

Edited by airguard, 15 September 2012 - 02:26 PM.

[hckymeyer]

I've had the new Revolver LE for about a month and love it so far.  I always ride and since I've gotten the bag i've had no clubs clanking around at all.  The external club holders (half tube with a clip) are much better than the older models.  The tubes are high enough that even if a club came unclipped it still wouldn't fall out of the bag.  It has plenty of storage space for my needs and a couple of felt lined valuables pockets.

Overall it's the best bag I've ever owned.

I do have a few buddies that also have Revolvers (2 with the older Plus model and one with a newer XL model).  The guys with the Plus models really like them, but their external clips are starting to give out and I've watched clubs fall off their bags before.  The guy with the XL hates the way the clubs fit in the bag and he wishes he would have gotten an LE after seeing mine.

[stevejason]

I've had the Revolver LE for about five months and it's a great bag. I only clip in the clubs that get used the least. I walk, so I carry 6-8 16.9 ounce bottles of water. Still enough space for everything else. I use a Quad cart, and the Revolver LE locks in so it never works loose.

[seasterl]

I use the Revolver LE and really like it but have only two issues with it:  (1) I like the accessibility of my putter in the external putter tube and how it clicks into place, but I have to make sure the putter head is rotated perfectly, otherwise the other iron heads hit it when I rotate the Revolver.  (I use a Ping Anser 3.); (2) although not a big thing, the bag does not fit on the electric carts perfectly without a slight tilt. However, it fits on it a little better than my old carry bag.  I think the reason is due to the really big base on the bag, and maybe there are some carts that accommodate these bags better.  But really, it will still strap in and works just fine. The turret rotates smoothly and works well as designed does the job well with lots of spacious pockets.  I do wish there was a big towel ring on both sides of the bag, though.  I guess that would be a third point.

[stevegp]

Definitely do yourself a favor and take the time to look at the Bennington Quiet Organizer 12, before you make any purchase.

I had the older model for 5-6 years, which I used for more than 500 rounds. Now, I have the current model. I believe it is the best cart bag on the market, at least it is for me.

The Bennington should be one of the bags you consider... IMHO.

It does a superb job for what you want and need.

[adams603]

+1 on thebennington, just got one and I love it.

[Prime]

+1 on the Ogio Chamber.  I have this bag and it's awesome

[dwm9ersfan]

I have five rounds in with the revolver LE and love the bag it has all the room I need and holds the clubs in securely. The only complaint I have is the strap tunnel, it gets in the way of the towel holder.

Darrel

[seasterl]

Also, on the Revolver, the towel gets in the way of the right-side putter holder.  So if your towel gets dirty, all that dirt will get inside your putter well and get on your putter handle, so I only use my left-side putter well.

I looked closely at the Bennington again and then decided to get an Ogio Chamber because it keeps all clubs gripped into place and not just twelve of the like the Bennington. The Chamber allows you to orient all clubs to see the numbers easier, too, if that matters. The only down side with the Ogio Chamber is that it doesn't have an external putter well like the Revolver or Kahma bags, but should still work out okay.

[acelynn]

I have had the revolver bag for two years now and it was great for the first year but now the club holding clips are getting sloppy and won't hold the clubs. I called bag boy about it and they said there is nothing they can do about it.
  I wish there was more info on the Ogio chambers bag but I suppose it hasn't been out long enough.

[seasterl]

You can get a good deal on EBay on the 2012 Ogio Chamber now that the 2013 model is available. I got mine for about $180 shipped and it arrived today.  My local Sports Authority is still selling this same (2012) bag for $250.  I had some time to check it out closely before I got it and it looks very promising.

I was wondering how long I should expect those built-in clips to secure the clubs on my Revolver. Too bad we can't have a GolfWRX-designed bag!

[NostraDEIMOS]

for those with the Ogio Chamber.. how is the the bag with the grips on the clubs?

[Nessism]

I have a Revolver and like it.  Pockets are not as slick and well sized as the C130 I used to have, but the club holding feature is great.  At first I only used the clip at the top of the bag to hold the clubs, and the clubs would come loose sometimes, but then figured out you need to push the clubs down until the grips clip into place also, down in the bottom of the bag.  Now the clubs stay in place really well.  The putter pocket isn't the best, but overall it's a great bag.

[seasterl]

Nessism, on 30 November 2012 - 12:50 AM, said:

I have a Revolver and like it.  Pockets are not as slick and well sized as the C130 I used to have, but the club holding feature is great.  At first I only used the clip at the top of the bag to hold the clubs, and the clubs would come loose sometimes, but then figured out you need to push the clubs down until the grips clip into place also, down in the bottom of the bag.  Now the clubs stay in place really well.  The putter pocket isn't the best, but overall it's a great bag.

I have a recently-purchased Revolver LE and mine doesn't secure the clubs at the bottom, but only at the top. Now my Ogio Chamber does secure at the bottom and had a rubber grommet at the top to align the shaft to the center of the tube and help prevent further chatter.

[Nessism]

seasterl, on 30 November 2012 - 09:00 AM, said:

Nessism, on 30 November 2012 - 12:50 AM, said:

I have a Revolver and like it.  Pockets are not as slick and well sized as the C130 I used to have, but the club holding feature is great.  At first I only used the clip at the top of the bag to hold the clubs, and the clubs would come loose sometimes, but then figured out you need to push the clubs down until the grips clip into place also, down in the bottom of the bag.  Now the clubs stay in place really well.  The putter pocket isn't the best, but overall it's a great bag.

I have a recently-purchased Revolver LE and mine doesn't secure the clubs at the bottom, but only at the top. Now my Ogio Chamber does secure at the bottom and had a rubber grommet at the top to align the shaft to the center of the tube and help prevent further chatter.

Strange.  Wonder why they changed the feature?  

Just for kicks, maybe try uncliping one club and see what happens if you push the grip down into the bottom of the bag.  Need to press firmly after finding right spot on the bottom.  Don't mean to question you, but it's pretty strange for BagBoy to have removed the feature on an almost identical bag.

[seasterl]

Nessism, on 02 December 2012 - 12:01 AM, said:

seasterl, on 30 November 2012 - 09:00 AM, said:

Nessism, on 30 November 2012 - 12:50 AM, said:

I have a Revolver and like it.  Pockets are not as slick and well sized as the C130 I used to have, but the club holding feature is great.  At first I only used the clip at the top of the bag to hold the clubs, and the clubs would come loose sometimes, but then figured out you need to push the clubs down until the grips clip into place also, down in the bottom of the bag.  Now the clubs stay in place really well.  The putter pocket isn't the best, but overall it's a great bag.

I have a recently-purchased Revolver LE and mine doesn't secure the clubs at the bottom, but only at the top. Now my Ogio Chamber does secure at the bottom and had a rubber grommet at the top to align the shaft to the center of the tube and help prevent further chatter.

Strange.  Wonder why they changed the feature?  

Just for kicks, maybe try uncliping one club and see what happens if you push the grip down into the bottom of the bag.  Need to press firmly after finding right spot on the bottom.  Don't mean to question you, but it's pretty strange for BagBoy to have removed the feature on an almost identical bag.

Cool!  I just tried it and it DOES work!  I don't even remember this feature being advertised since it is more of an Ogio Chamber feature. Wel then, I just learned something new about my Revolver.  Thanks!  Now if I can just figure out how to remove one of the putter clips without breaking it off.

[dwm9ersfan]

seasterl, on 02 December 2012 - 06:59 AM, said:

Nessism, on 02 December 2012 - 12:01 AM, said:

seasterl, on 30 November 2012 - 09:00 AM, said:

Nessism, on 30 November 2012 - 12:50 AM, said:

I have a Revolver and like it.  Pockets are not as slick and well sized as the C130 I used to have, but the club holding feature is great.  At first I only used the clip at the top of the bag to hold the clubs, and the clubs would come loose sometimes, but then figured out you need to push the clubs down until the grips clip into place also, down in the bottom of the bag.  Now the clubs stay in place really well.  The putter pocket isn't the best, but overall it's a great bag.

I have a recently-purchased Revolver LE and mine doesn't secure the clubs at the bottom, but only at the top. Now my Ogio Chamber does secure at the bottom and had a rubber grommet at the top to align the shaft to the center of the tube and help prevent further chatter.

Strange.  Wonder why they changed the feature?  

Just for kicks, maybe try uncliping one club and see what happens if you push the grip down into the bottom of the bag.  Need to press firmly after finding right spot on the bottom.  Don't mean to question you, but it's pretty strange for BagBoy to have removed the feature on an almost identical bag.

Cool!  I just tried it and it DOES work!  I don't even remember this feature being advertised since it is more of an Ogio Chamber feature. Wel then, I just learned something new about my Revolver.  Thanks!  Now if I can just figure out how to remove one of the putter clips without breaking it off.

I wanted to remove one of the clips also and when I called them they said to place the clip on the edge of a counter and push down on the bag and it should come off. Now I have not tried it yet but thats what the customer service rep said.

[seasterl]

Okay, I just removed one putter clip and left the other one in place. It came off fairly easily following those instructions.  I know that it holds the putter head as far away as possible from the other clubs during rotation, so I'll find out soon enough if ill still have interference.  I know that when clipped into place, I still had to rotate my putter a certain way to prevent it from knocking the other clubs. But then the clip itself was in the way of being able to remove and replace the putter into the designated tube. The first thing that gets scratched is the shaft label of your favorite putter before realizing the clip has to go unless you can be very careful removing and replacing the putter.

[Nessism]

seasterl, on 02 December 2012 - 06:59 AM, said:

Cool!  I just tried it and it DOES work!  I don't even remember this feature being advertised since it is more of an Ogio Chamber feature. Wel then, I just learned something new about my Revolver.  Thanks!  Now if I can just figure out how to remove one of the putter clips without breaking it off.

Glad to hear they left that feature in the new model bag.  I was getting pretty annoyed with my Revolver because the clubs wouldn't stay in the notch, but after figuring out the grip holder feature, I like the bag more.

I also removed the putter holder clip.  Bagboy needs to rethink that whole idea since it's a weak part of the design.  A longer hole would secure the club without messing with a clip at all.

Edited by Nessism, 04 December 2012 - 08:21 AM.

[seasterl]

But then Bag Boy couldn't show any commercials holding the bag upside down!  

Yeah, I liked my bag a little more after learning that it also secures the ends of the grips and that the putter shaft clip is removable. On my Clicgear, though, it really stretches the bungee cord restrainer straps.

[Styles_7]

NostraDEIMOS, on 10 November 2012 - 03:13 AM, said:

for those with the Ogio Chamber.. how is the the bag with the grips on the clubs?

I just sold my 2012 Ogio Chamber bag on ebay. The idea and engineering behind it are great and they fixed it a little more in 2013 with a strap channel.  The putter hole is too deep. I used a Club Glove putter cover cause my regular cover didnt fit.  The zipper-less ball pouch is weak.  I use Iomic grips which are very soft and it did start to wear them after using it for about 10-15 rounds.  This wear probably wouldnt be that bad on a more firm grip.  I was thinking of going for the Bag Boy but I cant stand their styling.  I ended up getting a Sun Mountain C-130. I'm still hung up on the idea of not having my clubs bang and clang around all the time but I'm not going to do iron covers.  I can only hope other companies will take notice of the engineering and make something like Ogio, Bennington and Bag Boy have.

[seasterl]

Styles_7, on 21 January 2013 - 02:55 AM, said:

NostraDEIMOS, on 10 November 2012 - 03:13 AM, said:

for those with the Ogio Chamber.. how is the the bag with the grips on the clubs?

I can only hope other companies will take notice of the engineering and make something like Ogio, Bennington and Bag Boy have.

Don't forget to check out the Kahma bags.