First bag - what to look for - tips?

[Grinder12000]

So I'm starting out and 59 yr old and realize that while I still suck I do have 3 practice putters, 2 mid range and a couple fairway drivers, WHICH, is getting a little cumbersome to carry around.

I guess I need a bag.

What do I look for, any tips on what is good, what is not needed, size vs. weight? Features you have found are REALLY nice?

Rod

 

[elmexdela]

how many discs do you plan on carrying? is that all your ever going to throw? or are you going to step it up to eventually carry like 20 discs? or are you fine with a minimal amount of discs?

 

[Grinder12000]

I don't THINK I'll go nuts but . . . . you know how it is - Maybe 10ish disc-wise as tops? I can always buy bigger at a later date but at this point I think learning what I have is a key.

 

[elmexdela]

im at work right now and cant copy and paste links but what i started off on and i loved was a nice innova bag that had a drink holder and a other side pocket for keys and phone and ****. it also has a mesh pocket with a zipper on the top inside where the top flap is to zip in your discs. i use it for casual rounds still and it held last week, 3 fairways, like 5 mids and 2 putters. so around 10 discs! i think i got it for like 20-30. its not the lunchbox looking innova. there fairly basic bags. go to marshall street website or gggt and theyll have what you need. i think a lot of people like there fade crunch

 

[goosefraba1]

For a cheap backpack style bag... the gateway mini backpack is pretty sweet. I would look into backpacks if I were you. The regular bags just ride too low and can really wear ya down. What is your price range?

 

[Halcón]

For the price, and quality, you can't beat the Fade Lite. It's like 15 bucks, and probably perfect for what you need right now.

 

[elmexdela]

fade gear lite seems to be best bang for the buck even though ive never used one personally.

 

[tbird888]

For the amount of discs you have now, the options available to you will not last very long. I've used a Discraft Weekender bag (6 putters max) for my home course, and I'm not expecting it to last through the end of the year.

I would look into the Fade Crunch box or the Innova Standard bag. They'll both hold twice as many discs as you're carrying now, but they'll stay with you longer than one season.

 

[elmexdela]

discgolfcenter.com has free shipping and the fade light for $16. and decent prices on discs. might as well get paid

 

[Grinder12000]

I was looking at those fade lights and wondering if that would be a key. I'd like to buy for a brick and mortar place to help out small business but . . . . .if the price is substantially less....

 

[Innovafan2562]

I carry 12 discs and some other stuff and use the Fade Crunch Box which is perfect for what I need. Great price from Airplay Sports website and many colors to choose from. :thmbup:

 

[TrippinBill]

Here are the fade bags at a small online retailer. The Fade lite is cheaper than DGC and you will be supporting a good guy with a small shop.

http://communitydiscs.com/fade-bags/

 

[Glide]

I run a disc golf pro shop (not far from Columbus) so I talk to people a lot about bags. I often point out that...

1) You beat up and lose discs, but are going to be stuck with bags, straps and baskets for a long time so get the ones you really want even if it means holding off and buying them at a later date.

2) It's better to have a little extra room in a bag than not enough.

 

[westflagator]

There are some problems with the small bags. If you play alot you will find that when you put the smaller bags on the ground they tend to fall over easily and all your disc and stuff fall out. Some bags have drink holders that are to small to carry large water bottle. Also you will out grow your bag fast. Living in Florida I have to carry bug spray, sun screen lotion,towels, and other stuff. If you are not playing much and close to your local course then you will not have to carry much but if you travel you will need a bag that has big side pockets, good size drink holders so you can carry everything.


You can get a medium fade bag or any of your choice for cheap used in the market place or ebay. And if you want to add straps make sure the bag has the clips for it.

 

[Grinder12000]

This whole bag problem started when I was in the wrong parking lot at Heistade Park in Madison. I wanted more walking but did not want to carry 3 putters for practice. IM still good with playing with 3 discs but add 2 more putters and other things was a problem.

 

[SSquirrel]

I started w/an Innova Starter bag when I began playing last year. I got hooked on plastic (duh) and now it's usually pretty full when I go out w/more discs sitting in my car. I'm planning on a Voodoo Karma once I find a new job. Gives me room to go ahead and carry everything I want to right now and still allow me to change the bag up and add more discs, not to mention have a crapton of storage space I frequently have one or both of my daughters w/me when I go play a round, so it would be nice to be able to have room to stash snacks and the like

 

[tdschrock1]

If you are thinking innova, the Standard bag is miles better than the Starter bag

 

[Grinder12000]

Talking to and trusting Glide (ive met him and really liked the guy) I feel a Starter bag would be fixing the symptom but not the problem. So I'm thinking the Fade Crush Box or something that size would be a good option.

I don't want a BIG bag because I would just end up with more weight then I want.

 

[joshuajames]

If you are will to pay a little more....the Voodoo Juju is awesome! I have one and can hold up to 11 discs and a waterbottle with plenty of storage for keys/phone/snacks. It is very light weight and probably the most durable bag in that size range.

(lots of times I use it instead of my Grip bag so I don't have so much weight, and typically I don't miss the other discs)

 

[Grinder12000]

Thanks josh. I'll look into those also. YEA disc golf is free. LOL. Just like making my own beer is cheaper. . BTW. Won 1st place with my Belgian Pale Ale this weekend.