GHOST Golf ANYDAY Bags - 2024 Forum Review

[RetiredBoomer]

I love the concept of those Ghost bags.
They appear to set up like a cart bag
but also work like a stand bag on the practice tee.

The quality seems good too, but they cost even more than my Titleist Cart 15,
which frankly, when I ordered it, seemed a lot to spend on a golf bag that wasn't a custom Belding or something.

Still, the cart bag with a stand concept is something one might think would have been thought of years ago.

 

[cnosil]

7 minutes ago, RetiredBoomer said:

 

Still, the cart bag with a stand concept is something one might think would have been thought of years ago.

 

Hybrid bags have been around for a long time.  My last 3 bags have been hybrids which is probably 20+ years. 

[ChrisGE]

2 hours ago, Preeway said:

My 2.0 SuperStroke goes in just fine but it doesn’t leave a lot of wiggle room for something much bigger. I also have a 14-way bag. 

I think the Vessel Pro IV is bigger for the putter.  I might try that. 

[Samuel09152]

On 5/24/2024 at 12:15 PM, RetiredBoomer said:

I love the concept of those Ghost bags.
They appear to set up like a cart bag
but also work like a stand bag on the practice tee.

The quality seems good too, but they cost even more than my Titleist Cart 15,
which frankly, when I ordered it, seemed a lot to spend on a golf bag that wasn't a custom Belding or something.

Still, the cart bag with a stand concept is something one might think would have been thought of years ago.

 

 I believe with what it offers with being hybrid and premium quality, the quick ease strap system, and the great looks seems to call for a price. 

[Samuel09152]

On 5/24/2024 at 2:17 PM, ChrisGE said:

I think the Vessel Pro IV is bigger for the putter.  I might try that. 

I have only seen the Vessel Pro IV once, so I’m drawing on memory but the putter well was different shape(not long and skinny) so it may accommodate. 

[arodrig29]

While on vacation in PCB, I was able to get out for 18 holes on a local public course called Rocky Bayou golf club. A couple of things stood out about the bag. First, multiple people loved the look and color. To be approached at a golf range about your golf bag, what a weird situation, lol. Secondly, the side cooler pockets, they just don’t work very well. I don’t want to get into too many details as it’s part of my final wrap up, but let me say it like this, sticky fingers were present, thank God for golf towels… Lol.

[Rob Person]

30 minutes ago, arodrig29 said:

While on vacation in PCB, I was able to get out for 18 holes on a local public course called Rocky Bayou golf club. A couple of things stood out about the bag. First, multiple people loved the look and color. To be approached at a golf range about your golf bag, what a weird situation, lol. Secondly, the side cooler pockets, they just don’t work very well. I don’t want to get into too many details as it’s part of my final wrap up, but let me say it like this, sticky fingers were present, thank God for golf towels… Lol.

I have a solution for sticky fingers! Hate that happened to you, and it sounds like a critter was involved!

[GolfSpy_KFT]

53 minutes ago, arodrig29 said:

While on vacation in PCB, I was able to get out for 18 holes on a local public course called Rocky Bayou golf club. A couple of things stood out about the bag. First, multiple people loved the look and color. To be approached at a golf range about your golf bag, what a weird situation, lol. Secondly, the side cooler pockets, they just don’t work very well. I don’t want to get into too many details as it’s part of my final wrap up, but let me say it like this, sticky fingers were present, thank God for golf towels… Lol.

If that is referring to what I assume it is, that really sucks. Why do people have to be that way?!

[TJ Hall]

While I will admit the Ghost bags  are quite nice to look at on the forum, seeing them in person is truly amazing!  These are some really nice looking bags!

[Shlax]

I was FINALLY able to go out and play a round after almost a full month away from the course.

My last outing was a train wreck so I was a bit worried about my upcoming performance but it went really well and the Ronin bag once again caught the attention of a few avid gear aficionados!

After spending all my free time last week and this week-end painting the house and, most importantly, sanding my old colonial baluster by hand (80%+), I was absolutely spent. Nevertheless, I squeezed a 4:30 PM round today and managed to carry my clubs: It was a breeze with the very comfy shoulder straps. Once again, I haven’t experienced any negative aspect with this bag.

I’ll wrap things up more eloquently in my final review, but once again, this bag meets all my expectations, even considering the premium price point.

Edited June 3 by Shlax
Typos

[Samuel09152]

On 6/1/2024 at 5:37 PM, TJ Hall said:

While I will admit the Ghost bags  are quite nice to look at on the forum, seeing them in person is truly amazing!  These are some really nice looking bags!

Everytiem time I am out with it someone is stopping me to ask about it. They really are premium and the towels have bee pretty awesome as well! Ghost did a really good job on this. 

[Shlax]

Played my best nine of the year so far. Birdied the first hole, but logged three bogeys on the last four holes to finish at 38 (+2). It was done in style with the Ronin on my back once again.

Good vibes, good golf, great bag. I mean, just look at it: A beauty!

Edited June 6 by Shlax

[TSauer]

18 minutes ago, Shlax said:

Played my best nine of the year so far. Birdied the first hole, but logged three bogeys on the last four holes to finish at 38 (+2). It was done in style with the Ronin on my back once again.

Good vibes, good golf, great bag. I mean, just look at it: A beauty!

Still can't get over how great the all black bag looks!

[arodrig29]

I was able to get out today and the Ghost bag continues to shine. My playing partner (someone I was paired up with) actually looked at them online while on the course. Shot an actual 83 which is a decent score for me. 
 

added pic is of what looks like a red tailed hawk doing some fishing at one of the little creeks. 

Edited June 7 by arodrig29

[Samuel09152]

Full Review is live. check it out

 

[arodrig29]

Finals thoughts and conclusions just updated.

[rkj427]

@Samuel09152 and @arodrig29 very well written reviews and summaries both giving your honest thoughts on what your experience with these bags were. 

[Samuel09152]

1 hour ago, rkj427 said:

@Samuel09152 and @arodrig29 very well written reviews and summaries both giving your honest thoughts on what your experience with these bags were. 

Thank you for the kind words! 

[Rob Person]

Excellent reviews! I do enjoy the honest feedback from these. Perhaps the manufacturers will review the posts and take notes!

[arodrig29]

3 hours ago, rkj427 said:

@Samuel09152 and @arodrig29 very well written reviews and summaries both giving your honest thoughts on what your experience with these bags were. 

Very much appreciated! 

3 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

Excellent reviews! I do enjoy the honest feedback from these. Perhaps the manufacturers will review the posts and take notes!

Thanks and I agree. I would really love to see the rain hood zipper turned the other way. 

[Shlax]

Played another Sunday evening round because of uncertain weather today. If you watched F1’s Canadian Grand Prix, you saw that rain came in and out all day.

Finally went playing at 16:30 but did not have any rain gear and got soaked after about 4 holes…

Good news: The Ronin bag is water resistant! (I’m not saying waterproof as anymore rain would have likely pushed through but overall, it kept my gear dry under moderate rain). I did’t get to try the rain hood as I left it in my car… Not the wisest move. Here’s a picture after the first few raindrops.

 

The heavily padded shoulder straps really soaked in that rain and every time I got the bag back on my shoulders, it squeezed A LOT of water out. I guess that it’s the price to pay for these very comfortable straps.

Rain subsided after hole 6 or 7 and all went well after thar. The bag and the straps dried surprisingly quickly and it remained relatively lightweight all along!

Stay tuned, the final review will be up shortly.

[TSauer]

The more I keep seeing the Ronin, the more I keep almost regretting my Maverick.

[Preeway]

22 minutes ago, TSauer said:

The more I keep seeing the Ronin, the more I keep almost regretting my Maverick.

The all black color scheme is pretty sweet but I’m really happy with my Oreo. 

[TSauer]

5 minutes ago, Preeway said:

The all black color scheme is pretty sweet but I’m really happy with my Oreo. 

All of the options are honestly really slick!

[Samuel09152]

13 hours ago, TSauer said:

The more I keep seeing the Ronin, the more I keep almost regretting my Maverick.

I kinda almost agree lol But i am happy with the Mavrick! 

13 hours ago, TSauer said:

All of the options are honestly really slick!

They really are!

[Shlax]

17 hours ago, Shlax said:

Played another Sunday evening round because of uncertain weather today. If you watched F1’s Canadian Grand Prix, you saw that rain came in and out all day.

Finally went playing at 16:30 but did not have any rain gear and got soaked after about 4 holes…

Good news: The Ronin bag is water resistant! (I’m not saying waterproof as anymore rain would have likely pushed through but overall, it kept my gear dry under moderate rain). I did’t get to try the rain hood as I left it in my car… Not the wisest move. Here’s a picture after the first few raindrops.

 

The heavily padded shoulder straps really soaked in that rain and every time I got the bag back on my shoulders, it squeezed A LOT of water out. I guess that it’s the price to pay for these very comfortable straps.

Rain subsided after hole 6 or 7 and all went well after thar. The bag and the straps dried surprisingly quickly and it remained relatively lightweight all along!

Stay tuned, the final review will be up shortly.

Update: I’m currently waiting for another start around 16:00 and noticed that the soft-line pockets (the magnetized one on the front and both "slim" ones above the main pockets) as well as the balls pocket are damp from yesterday.

Turns out that water from 4-5 holes of steady but moderate rain did permeate through after all, hence making the bag officially water resistant but no way near waterproof.

*Not that you can see any humidity, but here’s a picture anyways because the bag is just that nice to look at*

[Samuel09152]

17 hours ago, Preeway said:

The all black color scheme is pretty sweet but I’m really happy with my Oreo. 

I like the Oreo also!

[Preeway]

5 hours ago, Samuel09152 said:

I like the Oreo also!

Honestly, I wouldn’t change colors if I did it again. 

[Rob Person]

6 hours ago, Shlax said:

Update: I’m currently waiting for another start around 16:00 and noticed that the soft-line pockets (the magnetized one on the front and both "slim" ones above the main pockets) as well as the balls pocket are damp from yesterday.

Turns out that water from 4-5 holes of steady but moderate rain did permeate through after all, hence making the bag officially water resistant but no way near waterproof.

*Not that you can see any humidity, but here’s a picture anyways because the bag is just that nice to look at*

I was beginning to become curious about the weatherproofing. Is it enough to have to air out to dry, or affect items inside?

[Preeway]

6 hours ago, Shlax said:

Update: I’m currently waiting for another start around 16:00 and noticed that the soft-line pockets (the magnetized one on the front and both "slim" ones above the main pockets) as well as the balls pocket are damp from yesterday.

Turns out that water from 4-5 holes of steady but moderate rain did permeate through after all, hence making the bag officially water resistant but no way near waterproof.

*Not that you can see any humidity, but here’s a picture anyways because the bag is just that nice to look at*

So, if one had their non-waterproof rangefinder in the magnet pocket, would it be at risk of water damage? Or is it just damp inside rather than soaked?