Ping Hoofer Extreme Stand Bag

Review Date
November 5, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Bob Cadman(Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
Ping Hoofer Vantage

Summary:
Great bag to carry. Has improved in wearing characteristics since its inception. Straps need to be better constructed. Because it is so easy to use I have had a number of them since they were introduced.

Customer Service:
(Outstanding, awesome) - I bought one and it wore out where it touched my body after one and a half seasons. Ping replaced it free of charge right away(when I finished my round). The replacement bag broke a strap at the end of it's season and Ping replaced it right away free of charge. I went out and bought another Ping bag essentially the same for my spare set of clubs and have had no problems with it. Will stick with Ping carry bags. I have two friends with who broke straps on their Ping Hoofers and Ping replaced them right away free of charge. We all bought our bags thru our pro in our pro shop.

Review Date
December 27, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Brendan(Unregistered User) ,  Scratch Golfer

Model Reviewed:
Ping hoofer Extreme

Summary:
The best bag ever. I have two of them. pure white then pure black. The straps are extremely comfortable

Similar Products Used:
Ping hoofer vantage

Review Date
September 9, 2008

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Reviewed by: Brad McGrath(Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
Ping Hoofer Extreme

Summary:
Do NOT buy this bag. The rod that controls the stand broke after a few months, as well as one of the zippers, rendering that pocket useless. It now looks good in my closet, but I can't use it on the course.

Customer Service:
Customer service was unable to replace the bag. To have the bag "repaired", it would cost $33.00 plus S&H. This company charges enough for their equipment that it should stand behind their product, without additional fees. Callaway has been much better in replacing defective equipment. I just bought Ping G10 irons, but I'll never purchase another Ping product, based on this experience.

Similar Products Used:
Callaway. Cleveland.

Review Date
April 20, 2008

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Review Date
May 30, 2007

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Eric Stratton(Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Ping Hoofer Extreme

Summary:
The Hoofer Extreme is a COMPLETE DISASTER, do not take one even if they offer to give it to you. Ping strap have always been bad, I always replace it with an Izzo strap immediately. In addition, the materials are pitiful, the collar of mine wore out in 35 rounds of walking, the legs don't ever work properly, and the bag has exposed rivets in the area where the driver and 3-wood shafts are stored and these scratch up expensive shafts.

The new Hoofer Vantage is as bad or worse. After using Ping bags for 20+ years my last three (Hoofer 3/Extreme/Vantage) have been horrible and I'll never buy another Ping carry bag.

Customer Service:
They try, but are totally ineffective.

Similar Products Used:
None so far, but that will change asap.