Ping Mantis

Review Date
September 15, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Tripp_68(Unregistered User) ,  Scratch Golfer

Model Reviewed:
Ping Mantis Golf Bag

Summary:
Love the bag. Perfect for carrying a full set of clubs, balls, tees, etc. Wish they were still in production. Only thing troublesome at times is the stand. Could use a little work, but still a great bag.

Similar Products Used:
Ping carry bags.

Review Date
February 26, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Louisa(Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 100s , from Gloucester Point

Model Reviewed:
Ping Mantis

Summary:
I love this bag. Holds a full set of clubs and enough extra stuff. Only complaint is the way it rides on my back when I use both straps. Solution? Don't use both straps. Light bag - No problem.

Review Date
September 27, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: David DiCara(Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 70s , from Brooklyn, NY

Model Reviewed:
Ping Mantis Stand Bag

Summary:
Great little bag. Used to carry Datrek, also good bag but a lot heavier. The problem with most lightweight carry bags is that they have a lot of pocket space...and that pocket space typically gets filled with clothes..too many balls...too many water bottles...too much food..believe me I know. You can get by with a lot less than you think. Envitiably your carrying around a 15-25lbs bag..oops. Not only is the mantis A LOT LIGHTER to begin with but it forces you back into reality with how much crap you need to play a round of golf. With Two Small side pockets you can fit a frozen water bottle, a clean towel, balls and tees. In the underside pocket you could fit a sweater if you really wanted to and thats it! For those of you who feel a rain cover is necessary, try a small plastic bag... it weighs less that 10 grams and does a great job. Thanks to this bag I can walk any course again and my back feels great after every round.

Similar Products Used:
None

Review Date
May 18, 2001

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Reviewed by: john(Unregistered User) ,  Shoot in the 70s , from decatur

Summary:
A good light bag for the walking golfer, but the legs cut across your back while carrying the bag. I wrapped the left leg with foam rubber to make it bearable, but a poor design job on location of the folded legs.

Similar Products Used:
I find the izzo delight and whisper both good choices for carry bag.

Review Date
April 30, 2001

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Forrest(Unregistered User) ,  Shoot in the 90s , from Ames, Iowa, USA

Summary:
The people who are giving this bag low scores are missing the point of the bag. Obviously it is not going to have as much room as a lot of other bags. It weighs 2.5 lbs! If you need a light bag (like I do due to a bad back) then this is a great buy. The 3-4 fewer pounds make a big difference over the course of the several hours it takes to walk a round. I have 13 clubs in my bag and they fit just fine. The lack of dividers is the only real problem, but they would add extra weight.

Similar Products Used:
None