Great Service, Bag Fine to Date
July 29, 2016
Was looking for bag to replace my 9 yr old RJ bag, narrowed my choices down to three between the Hot Z, Sun Mountain 130, and Datrek Lite Rider. Rockbottom put the HotZ on sale during the British Open so I jumped on it. Ordered on a Friday night after hours, had my bag on Tuesday afternoon, so great service once again from Rockbottom. Only 4 stars now because I need to see over time how the bag holds up. Everyone who has seen it likes it, thinks it is built good, but will see over usage. No bottom grab handle, not a great umbrella holder, but not important to me. Also, no cart loop strap, but bag has stayed perfectly straight on my pushcart for me. There are 9 total pockets, including the personal one. Dividers are fine to date, putting well seems able to hold a bigger putter if need be. Zippers are thinner than previous bag, will see how they hold up, also. For the price, I couldn't pass it up. No problems to date after several rounds. Because I use a pushcart and never carry, I remove the carry strap, and the back, top strap ring can be used to clip another towel on, works for me. As usual just need to get used to where I put everything in the pockets. I still have two empty, so plenty of room.
Pros
- Lightweight, full length dividers, looks good, 9 pockets total, and large cooler pocket. Great service time delivery. Will see if bag holds up to the 4-5 rounds of play per week. The other pro was the cost, which is why I bought it. Rockbottom sale price couldn't be beat, plus the delivery service. All my golf buddies think it is well built and looks good, especially since I went and had my name put on it, helps set it off. To date, I would recommend the bag as a purchase.
Cons
- Zippers are thinner than previous bag, time will tell if they hold up. No cart strap loop (has been ok, though) no bottom handle, velour pocket is not really velour, very thin material. Rain cover is thinner than my previous bag, but I seldom use it. I never carry on umbrella in the holder, either, so these two items are not a big deal to me. My umbrella can fold nicely into one of the carry pockets. My biggest worry will be the zippers and how they hold up.