Outdoors & Fitness · Head-to-head
Sun Mountain E-4.5 VLO Stand Bag vs Ping Hoofer 14 Stand Bag
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Golf Bags: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Sun Mountain E-4.5 VLO is the stand bag most golfers should buy, pairing fourteen full-length dividers with a base that also sits securely on a cart. The Ping Hoofer 14 is the runner-up for walkers who want the deepest organization and do not mind the extra bulk.
Sun Mountain E-4.5 VLO Stand Bag
Buy itThe do-everything stand bag: fourteen full-length dividers, and a base that sits securely on a cart when you ride.
- Fourteen full-length dividers and an internal compression bottom keep a complete set separated and easy to pull
- VLO technology lets the stand bag sit securely on a cart, so one bag covers walking and riding
- Eleven pockets, including a magnetic, fur-lined rangefinder pocket, a fur-lined valuables pocket and a cooler-lined bottle holder
- At a listed 5.9 lb it weighs the same as the Ping Hoofer 14, so it is not an ultralight carry bag
- Premium price, and Sun Mountain sells it in 300D polyester rather than a waterproof fabric
Ping Hoofer 14 Stand Bag
Buy itThe organizer's carry bag: the most pockets and the most dependable stand system in the group.
- 14-way top with a bottom that guides each club to its own segment, so clubs pull cleanly
- Deep pocket count (17) with a slim stacked layout that keeps everything reachable
- Rugged 300D polyester and a reputation among owners for lasting many seasons
- Heavier than the leanest stand bags once loaded
- All that structure adds bulk in the trunk
Side by side
| Sun Mountain E-4.5 VLO Stand Bag | Ping Hoofer 14 Stand Bag | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Golfers who mostly walk but sometimes ride, and want one well-organized bag for both. | Walkers who want maximum storage and organization and will trade a little weight for it. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$$ · premium |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Sun Mountain E-4.5 VLO Stand Bag - The do-everything stand bag: fourteen full-length dividers, and a base that sits securely on a cart when you ride. Choose the Ping Hoofer 14 Stand Bag instead if walkers who want maximum storage and organization and will trade a little weight for it.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Golf Bags: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).