Staff WriterPING 2025 cart bags have rolled into pro‑shops with the confidence of a three‑shot lead on Sunday afternoon.
If first impressions count—and in golf gear they count like strokes on a scorecard—these PING 2025 cart bags look ready to shoulder everything but your excuses.
First look: a trio that speaks three dialects of “more”
PING 2025 Cart Bags
PING’s new 2025 cart‑bag lineup pairs sleek design with practical storage to suit every golfer’s style:
DLX – Tour‑inspired looks with 15 pockets (dual valuables, deployable shoe pouch, magnetic grips), enlarged putter well, vinyl‑leather finish. Price: £329
Pioneer – A mammoth 35 L pocket volume across 16 pockets, 15‑way top, clip‑in valuables pouch, alignment‑stick sleeve and stowable rain hood. Price: £249
Traverse – Durable 14‑way top, tiered pocket layout for easy access and a dedicated rangefinder pocket with accent dividers. Price: £219
Also in the range:
• Pioneer Monsoon – seam‑sealed, water‑repellent for wet‑weather play
• Tour Staff Bag – 10.6 lbs, 13 pockets, full‑length apparel compartments and customisable panels
PING has refreshed its cart‑bag roster with three distinct voices: DLX, Pioneer and Traverse. Think of them as tour veterans, range rat and social‑nine specialist—all sharing DNA yet each boasting its own party trick.
DLX – Tour swagger without the caddie
- 15 pockets, including twin valuables vaults and sneaky shoe pouches
- Vinyl‑leather exterior: soft‑touch, wipe‑clean, built like a bunker wall
- Enlarged putter well—because that broom‑handle deserves a throne
- Magnetic upper and lower pockets that open quicker than a betting man’s wallet
At £329, the DLX is for golfers who want their bag to look as composed as their pre‑shot routine (even when the swing that follows resembles modern interpretive dance).
Pioneer – storage that laughs at “just in case”
- A whopping 16 pockets, delivering 35 litres of cargo space
- Redesigned 15‑way top with putter loft apartment
- Clip‑in valuables pouch—detachable faster than you can say “bar tab”
- Alignment‑stick sleeve tucked flush to stop those iron rods from rattling
Price tag: £249. Throw in a rain hood holstered around the back and you’ve got an all‑weather mule that would make a packhorse jealous.
Traverse – lightweight order, heavyweight etiquette
- Re‑engineered 14‑way top with club‑by‑club condo assignments
- Tiered pocket architecture for grab‑and‑go efficiency
- Dedicated rangefinder pocket—no more blind groping mid‑fairway
- Streamlined silhouette that slides into a cart like a four‑iron stinger
At £219, Traverse brings top‑shelf organisation without top‑shelf weight, ideal for players who believe speed of play starts with bag design.
Beyond the big three: Monsoon and Tour Staff
PING hasn’t abandoned the foul‑weather brigade. The Pioneer Monsoon keeps your kit drier than a clubhouse martini, courtesy of water‑repellent fabric and seam‑sealed pockets.
Meanwhile, the PING Tour Staff bag drops weight to 10.6 lbs yet still flexes 13 roomy pockets—proof you can slim down without skipping dessert.
Course test: small touches, big impact
During one damp dawn loop, the magnetic pockets on DLX snapped shut with a satisfying thwack, while the Pioneer’s alignment‑stick sleeve kept my swing aids from clanging like church bells every time the cart hit a rut.
The Traverse’s new tiered pocket stack? Picture a stadium‑seating comedy club: every accessory gets a clear view, none feel crushed.
The enlarged putter wells across all models fit modern mallets as snugly as a rules official’s grin.
And those moulded pocket grips—little rubberised hollows—make one‑handed access possible even while your playing partner regales you with tales of “almost” eagles.
Why the tech matters
By integrating 14‑ and 15‑way tops, magnetic closures and dedicated rangefinder pockets, PING has aligned product features with intent.
Translation: the bags deliver precisely what golfers type at 11 p.m. after three YouTube swing‑fix videos and a glass of courage.
Verdict: Should you make the upgrade?
- DLX – Perfect if you crave tour‑level refinement and treat pockets like real estate.
- Pioneer – The Swiss Army knife; buy it if you pack for every forecast from heatwave to hail.
- Traverse – Tailor‑made for minimalists who still appreciate order more than chaos.
Factor in PING’s build quality—zippers that won’t sulk after season two, materials that shrug off rogue drizzle—and this line becomes less a luxury and more an investment in hassle‑free rounds.
Where to buy
The full range, including the weather‑proof Pioneer Monsoon and leaner Tour Staff, is available now at PING retailers or online at PING’s European store.
Bottom line
PING has taken the humble cart bag, given it a protein shake, a design degree and a manners class, then sent it strutting down the fairway.
If your current bag sags like day‑old lettuce, the 2025 crew offers an upgrade path—one that might not drop your handicap but will certainly lift your spirits each time you wheel it out of the boot.
And in golf, half the battle is believing you look the part—even if the next shot insists otherwise.
The full range is available now at your local PING retailer or online at:
https://eu.ping.com/en-gb/bags
