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TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 It’s taken me a while to get on board with Sunday golf bags. But…
1:01 A little background on Ryder bags.
1:13 Ryder Bag.
1:38 Ryder S Class
2:03 Storm Ryder Bag.
2:15 First impressions.
2:46 Build quality.
3:08 Waterproof.
3:50 I expected more bags like this…
4:52 Walking and carrying.
5:54 Features.
6:22 Price.
7:38 El Camino Super Light.
8:33 Kid’s Recess Bag
9:44 Wrap up.
10:37 Close.
I’m not gonna lie. It’s taken me a while to fully get on board with Sunday golf bags. The first one I reviewed was like five years ago, and it was the Loma bag So it was their first Sunday bag. You know, it was this like little tube, skinny looking thing that was kind of awkward, and, you know, I just I didn’t necessarily love it. But with each subsequent bag they have released, and there’s been a bunch over the years, I found myself liking more and more of their products. I found myself recommending more and more of their products, and each one just continues to get better and better, which brings us to the bag and reviewing today which fills a little bit of a niche in the world of golf bags that I’m surprised more brands haven’t been taken advantage of. And that is with this This is The Storm writer, which is their waterproof version of their writer golf bag. And honestly, it’s pretty good In today’s video, I’m going to talk about what I like, what I don’t, hope you decide if you should buy it, and I’m also going to introduce you to a couple other niche Sunday golf bags that I think are really of interesting. So if you want to learn more about Sunday, what they’re all about Figure out if it’s a brand you should consider investing in. Well, then, keep watching. Today’s video’s for you. So first, let’s start with the history of the writer bag. So the writer bag was the first full size Sunday golf bag. They started with the Loma, then they moved up to the El Camino which is essentially just a bigger, more full featured Sunday bag And then the rider bag was their first bag that could hold a full set of 14 clubs and be your day in, day out golf bag Now, I think that bag is really solid. It’s versatile. It’s got a bunch of features. You can get it in all kinds of colorways So for the, like, casual Gen Z market, which I feel like is who Sunday golf is really targeting, that bag is perfect. It’s not overly big, it’s not overly bulky. It’s got a nice cooler pouch And you can pick a style that’s really going to represent who you are and who you want to be on the golf course Now that it’s been a couple of years since the writer’s release, we’re starting to see some iterations of that bag. Last year, we saw the writer S class which was their vegan leather version of the writer bag Honestly, that bag is really solid. It’s starting to lean into that kind of more like luxury territory. It feels more like a baby vessel or a Sun Mountain match play. So if you’ve been looking for that kind of bag, but don’t want to spend that kind of money, the writer S class is a great option But now this year, they have iterated it once again with This, this is the storm writer, and it’s essentially just the writer bag, but made out of a waterproof material And honestly, I’ve been really impressed by it Right out of the box, I notice this bag looks really good. I’ve taken this out to the course twice now. Both times I’ve had random people come up to me and say Hey, what is that? That bag looks really good So this one only comes in one color, kind of a mappe black. It uses this, like, durable nylon waterproof material, which is great So I think that’s one thing that a lot of people might overlook with this bag is that not only is it waterproof, but the material is extra durable So if you’re looking for a carry bag that’s going to last for a long time and not be prone to tears and rips and things like that, I think this bag is going to be an excellent option On the flip side of that, the build quality is still not quite up to par with what you’re going to see from some other brands Don’t get me wrong. It’s totally solid but the stand system feels a little bit cheaper than some other bags This plastic top handle, I feel like, could be a little bit more robust The main handle here is a nice canvas, but it’s nothing super substantial So build quality is not bad, but it definitely feels like a slightly cheaper bag than some of the most premium ones out there Along with waterproof material, as you would expect, from a waterproof bag, it has taped zippers, so it’s going to keep everything in your pockets dry. The one curious note about that, though, is this front pocket. Right here, this kind of main pocket, this one is not taped So this is one of the pockets I use the most, so it’s a little curious to me that that one is not taped where all the other ones are. I’m sure there’s a reason for that that I just don’t fully understand So it’s just something to note that in your waterproof bag, there is one pocket that might be slightly less waterproof than all the rest For one of my rounds testing this bag, it was raining a little bit, so I did get a chance to see it in inclement weather, and it handled exactly how I expected it to The water beat it up. It kind of slipped off the bag, and none of the stuff inside got wet Being from the Pacific Northwest were like eight months out of the year, a lot of my rounds do feature inclement weather. I’m surprised there aren’t more bags like this. I know Jones used to have one. I don’t think they do anymore. There’s the Sun Mountain H.2 no, which I haven’t tested out yet, but I would like to. And other than that, there’s not any that come to mind that are true waterproof golf bags. I’m sure there are more out there. I’m just not sure what they are So it’s been kind of cool to see Sunday golf find some of these gaps in the market and start creating bags cater to some of these different niche use cases. Honestly, they weren’t the brand that I expected to be doing this, which makes it that much more interesting to me Hey, quick disclaimer. You probably already know this, but if you click any links below, if you use my coupon code, I’ll get a commission Aside from a little bit of YouTube revenue, that’s the only way I’m making money on this channel but I really don’t care whether or not you buy any of these bags or not Honestly, my whole goal here is to help you find the right products for your needs based on my personal experiences with them So take all that for what it’s worth, but if you did get some value out of this, you do decide one of these bags is right for you Save some money, use the coupon code. Everybody wins and allows me to keep making videos like this for you. Okay, let’s get back to it Walking and carrying this bag, it’s super solid. I will say, it’s just slightly on the small side of a bag for what I prefer I’m used to using the Vessel Player 5 Pro, which honestly is a big golf bag. I’ve recently also tested out the Luxe stand from Vessel, which is a little bit more similar in size to the Sunday writer The vessel still, to me, feels slightly bigger, and I like the layout a little bit better But overall, unless you’re, like, really packing this thing full, I think it’s going to be a good size for most people It comes in at 5.3 pounds, which is kind of middle of the road for a bag like this. And given the more durable material, I actually think that that is a pretty good weight The strap system is perfectly acceptable. It’s not necessarily my favorite dual strap system I’d prefer if the straps were just a little bit thicker and a little bit softer And while it’s totally adjustable, it’s not necessarily the most user friendly to adjust So again, I think the vessel equilibrium strap system is kind of the best in class when it comes to this. Those do a really good job of making the bag carry lighter than it is And the Sunday bags, they’re just kind of straps. They’re great. They do the job, nothing really to write home about, but they’re also not terrible either One thing that Sunday has done a really good job of is just building features into the golf bag So they’ve got a t holder. They’ve got a Velcro pad for your glove. They have a frosty pocket for your frosted beverages, and they even have what they call a smellproof pocket. So do with that what you will So for what’s a relatively small bag to have all of those features, plus be waterproof, plus have a bunch of other features that I’m probably leaving out, it really represents a pretty good value, and has honestly been an excellent bag and one that I’ve enjoyed using At a retail price of $330, I do think that’s a little on the high side, but I also think that that number is pretty much just for marketing purposes Across the board, you can usually find it on their website for about $300, and then if you use the coupon code below, that’s going to drop another 15% off of it, which is going to bring the bag down to 255 bucks. So at $2255, I honestly think that this is an excellent value, whether you’re looking for a waterproof bag or not. I think that It’s got a bunch of features. It’s a cool looking black color. It’s waterproof For $250ishh, like honestly, there is a lot to offer If I were personally going to go out and buy a ride or bike from Sunday, I would probably go with this one I think this material looks really nice. It’s nice to have the added benefit of the waterproofness And I think that’s worth a little bit of a premium over the regular writer bag While the faux leather S class is excellent and looks great, if I were going to spend this much money on a bag like that I would probably spend a little bit more and get one of the vessel bags or get the Sun Mountain match play Hey, still not sure which bag is right for you. Go take our 30 second quiz. You’re gonna answer a few questions around what you’re looking for in a golf bag And I’m going to be my best recommendation on the bag that best fits your needs You can go do that right now while you’re watching the rest of this video Okay, so before we go, I want to cover two other kind of niche Sunday golf bags that I’m not going to do dedicated videos on, but are kind of cool bags that I think are worth mentioning So the first one is the El Camino Superlight. This is where they took their full featured Sunday bag It used an ultra lightweight material to make this bag as light as possible, so it comes in at 3.2 pounds which is not the absolute lightest golf bag I’ve ever heard of, but it’s getting pretty close. If you’re down around three pounds, that is an extremely light golf bag. This still has great storage, and while it’s only rated for like eight to 10 clubs, for a lot of people, that’s all you’re going to need And I think it’s an especially good fit for older juniors or older kids that may not be playing with a full set yet, but they want an interesting bag that’s not going to be too difficult to carry The listed retail price is $2 250 bucks, which does feel expensive to me. Usually you can find it for $225. You can use the coupon code. That’s going to drop it down below $200. So I feel like it’s a little bit of an expensive. bag for what it is, but also, like, do you know anything about outdoor products, the lighter things get Generally, the more expensive things get So if you’re looking for an excellent super lightweight option, that’s one you might want to consider The second bag worth mentioning is their kids’ recess bags. So often, I feel like kids’ golf bags are just, like, completely overlooked I bought a set of like PGA tour clubs for my four year old that came with like three or four clubs and a pretty ugly bag and that was fine But I got this Sunday recess bag that came in a pink and white checker print pattern It feels very much like a pair of V shoes, but when I showed it to Elliot my daughter, she went nuts. She absolutely loves this bag And while she’s definitely on the smaller side of the size of kid that this bag is appropriate for We’ve now gone out to the course four times She loves carrying her bags, she loves seeing it, she loves talking about it, and it’s just one of those things that is made getting out to the golf course more fun for her So this is definitely not the cheapest kid’s bag out there. Retail’s for $165, but after all the discounts and everything, you should be able to get it for right around $125. still a fair amount of money for a kid’s bag, but seeing how much my daughter has enjoyed it, it is one that I do think is worthwhile It also has a few different color ways, so depending on what colors your kids are into, there’s probably going to be a version that they’re going to like And right now, I would say that’s my best recommendation for a kid’s golf bag that has some personality, is fun, is something they’re going to like and be proud of while also still doing a good job of carrying their clubs So all that say, I’ve got to give Sunday Golf some credit. They’re doing a really good job Their bags are not the most premium out there. They’re not going to have the most supple and luxurious leather and all that kind of stuff But they’re making pretty reliably well built bags that come in a bunch of different colorways and a bunch of different styles They’re going to suit all kinds of different golfers depending on what you’re looking for The pricing structure, I do think, is a little annoying where they have artificially high numbers, but then they discount it multiple times to get to the real number But if you look at what that real number is that you’re actually going to be paying I do think in many cases, you’re getting a really solid value in your golf bag So with that, those are some of my thoughts on the latest Sunday golf bags If you want to see more of my golf bag reviews, you can go check out this video here I’ve also listed the written version of my best golf bags post down below. This is going to be the most up to date Every time I review a new golf bag that I think is worthy of being in that list, I will go and update it So if you want to make sure you know about my current picks for the best golf bags out there, I would go check out that post With that, my name is Sean Ogle. I’m the found of this thing here, Breaking 80, We’re you talk about cool golf products and cool golf courses. If you got some value out of this, go subscribe, thumbs up, drop comment, do all of those YouTubey things. And I hope you have an excellent day. We’ll see you on the next video. Peace.
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