Help with new cart bag selection!

davo32683 · March 27, 2013

I currently have a black 2010 SM C-130 and want something with similar features, but a little smaller and lighter.

Options I'm looking at:

1) Nike M9 II - concern is whether they corrected the tight dividers from the M9? (this may be my top choice for features/size)

2) Ogio Cirrus - light weight, good features, but no cooler pocket! Why?!

3) Nike Sport Cart II - looks like a good combination of what I'm looking for.

Any other suggestions?

amateur pro · March 28, 2013

Saw the new m9 yesterday. It's a great looking bag, and the top is even, not staggered, so you can arrange clubs how you want. I use a push cart for most rounds, but also get on a cart from time to time, so it's nice to have this feature to be able to use for either situation. The new SM's are also nice, I believe they have shed a pound or two since 2010. If you are just interested in lighter weight, you can with the titleist lightweight cart, which is also made by SM.

amateur pro · March 31, 2013

Edit: just bought the 2013 m9 II today. It is a great bag, lightweight, even top, and seems to be good quality. More of an impulse buy, but SA has it on sale for $159 and applied the 25% f&f discount. Came out to $120. I will be using this when I walk with my bag boy swivel, which is most of my rounds and use my chamber when I get on a cart.

davo32683 · March 31, 2013

Great deal! No SA's around me unfortunately. Glad to hear you're pleased. That's the way I'm leaning right now. What color did you go with?

davo32683 · March 31, 2013

Best deal I'm finding is around $145 shipped on eBay.

amateur pro · April 1, 2013

I went with the black with red trim. Yeah I was looking online and nothing could beat the SA deal since it was an additional 25% off. I thought it was a great deal, especially considering most other stores (not online) are selling for 179-199 still. And this is the 2013 model, not sure if it is much different from the 2012, but nice to know it is brand spanking new.

I am really liking the putter well, it is off to the side and my 35" Cameron sits almost flush with the side of the bag. Good because that means no banging around on other clubs. I am not super anal about my putter, but I do put the cover on after every hole and don't want any chatter on it. My irons I don't mind as much, but I always want a clean ding free putter. With this bag I may not even have to use the cover because of the way it is positioned. Unbelievable convenience to know it is safety out of the way.

Plus the even top is great for my push cart, most reverse orientation bags, like the SM's and Ogio bags are designed for carts and do not work as well on push carts. This one will be great on either. The only thing is the bag is pretty top heavy with all clubs in, and almost wants to tip when on my shoulder, but again, I will never be carrying this so just have to be aware of it out of the trunk onto the push cart.