Club tangle - vessel player III 6 way, jones trouper r, linkmaster members bay

[Pnwpingi210]

Which of three below, which has the least club tangle ( 14 clubs, mcc + 4 midsize)?

 

vessel players III 6 way

Jones trouper r

titleist linklegends members bag (2023 linkmaster with 4 way top)

[Hougz79]

I can only offer opinions on Vessel Player 3 (6 way top).  I find it to be very functional with minimal tangle.  Each section of the top is quite roomy.  Any bag that has a hinging bottom will inherently cause a bit of tangle when inserting clubs with the legs depressed.  However, when I’m using my Player 3 it’s either in a riding or push cart and thus minimizes tangle due to not having legs depressed.  Truthfully the only time I notice it to the point of even noticing it is when I’m on a driving range and using the bag in a “stand” mode.
 

It tangles far less than my Hoofer, my Hoofer Lite, and past hinging bottom bags I’ve owned (Titleist 14 Hybrid. TM Flextech).  Sun Mountain bags are the best for no tangle even in their 4 way tops due to the solid (non-hinging) bases.  

[mikehill06]

20 minutes ago, Hougz79 said:

I can only offer opinions on Vessel Player 3 (6 way top).  I find it to be very functional with minimal tangle.  Each section of the top is quite roomy.  Any bag that has a hinging bottom will inherently cause a bit of tangle when inserting clubs with the legs depressed.  However, when I’m using my Player 3 it’s either in a riding or push cart and thus minimizes tangle due to not having legs depressed.  Truthfully the only time I notice it to the point of even noticing it is when I’m on a driving range and using the bag in a “stand” mode.
 

It tangles far less than my Hoofer, my Hoofer Lite, and past hinging bottom bags I’ve owned (Titleist 14 Hybrid. TM Flextech).  Sun Mountain bags are the best for no tangle even in their 4 way tops due to the solid (non-hinging) bases.  

 I agree.  I have a Vessel Player 3 6 way top and have zero tangle issues with midsize grips.  Much better than my Ping Hoofer and Ogio bags prior to my Vessel.

[GolfCsty]

I only have experience with the Vessel. It has minimal club tangle. Vessel has the “patented rotator stand system”. Observing it I really think part of intent in the design is to reduce club tangle. Having half the base of the bag hinge up when legs are deployed definitely limits the pinching that occurs in similarly designed stands (i.e. the base morphs when the stand deploys). Doesn’t eliminate it completely but better than any of the Pings I had in the past. When on a cart, riding or pushing, the Vessel has been great. 
 

Looks like the Jones has a solid base and I would bet, assuming similar dimensions amongst the three, it would have the least tangle. 

[Pnwpingi210]

11 hours ago, Hougz79 said:

I can only offer opinions on Vessel Player 3 (6 way top).  I find it to be very functional with minimal tangle.  Each section of the top is quite roomy.  Any bag that has a hinging bottom will inherently cause a bit of tangle when inserting clubs with the legs depressed.  However, when I’m using my Player 3 it’s either in a riding or push cart and thus minimizes tangle due to not having legs depressed.  Truthfully the only time I notice it to the point of even noticing it is when I’m on a driving range and using the bag in a “stand” mode.
 

It tangles far less than my Hoofer, my Hoofer Lite, and past hinging bottom bags I’ve owned (Titleist 14 Hybrid. TM Flextech).  Sun Mountain bags are the best for no tangle even in their 4 way tops due to the solid (non-hinging) bases.  

 

11 hours ago, mikehill06 said:

 I agree.  I have a Vessel Player 3 6 way top and have zero tangle issues with midsize grips.  Much better than my Ping Hoofer and Ogio bags prior to my Vessel.

 

6 hours ago, GolfCsty said:

I only have experience with the Vessel. It has minimal club tangle. Vessel has the “patented rotator stand system”. Observing it I really think part of intent in the design is to reduce club tangle. Having half the base of the bag hinge up when legs are deployed definitely limits the pinching that occurs in similarly designed stands (i.e. the base morphs when the stand deploys). Doesn’t eliminate it completely but better than any of the Pings I had in the past. When on a cart, riding or pushing, the Vessel has been great. 
 

Looks like the Jones has a solid base and I would bet, assuming similar dimensions amongst the three, it would have the least tangle. 

thanks!

 

I currently have a trouper r and good on club management.  Was hoping to find something just a bit bigger, more weather resistant and with a better stand.

[LeicaRedDot]

I had a precious Jones stand bag and the tangle was really bad. I only had 13 clubs with midsized grips.

 

best looking bag, but jones is not functional. 

[Goldenhawk]

The trend towards bags with smaller dimensions at the top will only lead to more bags with tangle issues.

[Pnwpingi210]

Does anyone have the dimensions of the Linklegend top?  Vessel is published and I have the jones.

[ilikegolf26]

On 12/4/2022 at 5:51 AM, Mikee_j said:

I had a precious Jones stand bag and the tangle was really bad. I only had 13 clubs with midsized grips.

 

best looking bag, but jones is not functional. 

Which Jones? The Trouper?