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A few initial observations after my first day bagging Rufus (two 18's and one 9 with it in the Zuca; two 9's with it on my back).
~Very comfortable carry
~Contrary to my initial thoughts, the mini pocket is NOT the best place for your cellphone. Too low, too loose. Bend over, and good-bye phone. The elastic-topped detail pocket on the side where the insulated insert fits works great for easy access to the phone during the round. And you can zip keys and wallet away in the pleated detail pocket on the other side of the bag.
~Coming from the UP Rebel, I had to get used to the relatively "closed" front to the main compartment. The Rebel's sides are wide open and there's nothing restricting pulling discs straight out. This is not a complaint about Rufus - just noticed the difference
~ Carting: My Zuca Backpack LG is more than wide enough for Rufus - in fact, there's a few inches of play side-to-side. Never a concern about Rufus falling out though. I'm guessing if you tried Rufus with an open cart (like the MVP) you'd really have to strap it in because it's not wide enough to wedge against the sides
~During the carry rounds, I tried using the water bladder I got with my Fossa Skinny. It fit fine in the long pocket with the gusset designed to hold a bladder, but I think I'm just not a bladder guy. I felt like the hose was always flopping around and besides: what's the secret to really drying out a bladder between uses, so you don't start out the next time with that "old water" taste?
~Plenty of storage room for incidentals, equipment, extra towels. Definitively enough for layers when the weather dictates
~I love how roomy the putter pocket is. As Levi said in one of his videos, it's easy to throw in a driver or mid you pick up as you're playing a hole, and then sorting everything out at the next tee
~And speaking of the putter pocket, the height-adjusting strap is genius. It was very easy to lower the pocket enough to zip up the bag over the putters and throw the back in the trunk for driving to the next course
I still love my old Rebel, but it's better suited to a 25+ disc carry. And the Revolution Carolina Team bag was a misfire for me. Incredibly well-made with quality materials, but also better for a 25+ carry (and you have to be OK with the old tournament-style quad strap setup).
Very happy with my purchase.
~Very comfortable carry
~Contrary to my initial thoughts, the mini pocket is NOT the best place for your cellphone. Too low, too loose. Bend over, and good-bye phone. The elastic-topped detail pocket on the side where the insulated insert fits works great for easy access to the phone during the round. And you can zip keys and wallet away in the pleated detail pocket on the other side of the bag.
~Coming from the UP Rebel, I had to get used to the relatively "closed" front to the main compartment. The Rebel's sides are wide open and there's nothing restricting pulling discs straight out. This is not a complaint about Rufus - just noticed the difference
~ Carting: My Zuca Backpack LG is more than wide enough for Rufus - in fact, there's a few inches of play side-to-side. Never a concern about Rufus falling out though. I'm guessing if you tried Rufus with an open cart (like the MVP) you'd really have to strap it in because it's not wide enough to wedge against the sides
~During the carry rounds, I tried using the water bladder I got with my Fossa Skinny. It fit fine in the long pocket with the gusset designed to hold a bladder, but I think I'm just not a bladder guy. I felt like the hose was always flopping around and besides: what's the secret to really drying out a bladder between uses, so you don't start out the next time with that "old water" taste?
~Plenty of storage room for incidentals, equipment, extra towels. Definitively enough for layers when the weather dictates
~I love how roomy the putter pocket is. As Levi said in one of his videos, it's easy to throw in a driver or mid you pick up as you're playing a hole, and then sorting everything out at the next tee
~And speaking of the putter pocket, the height-adjusting strap is genius. It was very easy to lower the pocket enough to zip up the bag over the putters and throw the back in the trunk for driving to the next course
I still love my old Rebel, but it's better suited to a 25+ disc carry. And the Revolution Carolina Team bag was a misfire for me. Incredibly well-made with quality materials, but also better for a 25+ carry (and you have to be OK with the old tournament-style quad strap setup).
Very happy with my purchase.
