Jones Utility Rover Bag 2018

[gentles]

Can anyone comment on how these bags hold up on dewey days? Does the underside of the bag provide decent moisture protection? I'm really on the fence between this and the Trouper, just trying to decide if it is worth the extra $$ and weight to get the stand.

[AUDuffer]

Can anyone comment on how these bags hold up on dewey days? Does the underside of the bag provide decent moisture protection? I'm really on the fence between this and the Trouper, just trying to decide if it is worth the extra $$ and weight to get the stand.

 

Mine had held up just fine although I did buy some trestle sticks for those soggy mornings.

[gentles]

Can anyone comment on how these bags hold up on dewey days? Does the underside of the bag provide decent moisture protection? I'm really on the fence between this and the Trouper, just trying to decide if it is worth the extra $$ and weight to get the stand.

 

Mine had held up just fine although I did buy some trestle sticks for those soggy mornings.

 

Thanks - do you have pics of the trestle sticks attached?

 

How do these hold up on push carts? My ideal would be to have one bag for everything, and I push sometimes so this would be great if it can multipurpose!

[unrepentant 60s kid]

I'd like to see the Jones take on a cart bag with side pockets and individual club slots.

I'd like to see one made in the Jones minimalist style.

 

Ever look at the Japanese brand bags on Tour Spec?

 

They don't seem to make cart format bags at all.

[Steele47]

I'd like to see the Jones take on a cart bag with side pockets and individual club slots.

I'd like to see one made in the Jones minimalist style.

 

Ever look at the Japanese brand bags on Tour Spec?

 

They don't seem to make cart format bags at all.

 

 

You're a few years too late. They used to offer them but must have not sold well enough.

[aiyyer]

 

 

 

Really digging this bag for winter golf.

[Lancj1]

It Im in SoCal for a few weeks and for the first time ever, I have crossed paths with Bluetooth speakers in bags being played at low levels on the course ...havent seen that in the NW (I must be getting older! :-)

 

 

PLEASE.GOD.NO

 

Keep that over your side of the pond

[aiyyer]

What are you doing with the pockets? With all the options, easy to overload and defeat the purpose of a lightweight bag.

The flap pocket is big but not very usable if you don’t carry any “ beverages”. You could easily carry 20 balls in that thing!

Love the bag though and carry 10 clubs for winter golf - D, 4 wood, 3 hybrid, 4,6,8 irons, P, 52 and 58 wedges, putter. 15 lbs and great for walking.

[jhkaplan]

This might be by next bag. Trying to go more minimalist (with the bag and what I carry, not amount of clubs), and go away from my 5.8lb sun mountain bags. I 50/50 walk/ride, and when I do walk, its 95% on a push cart. Have you used this bag on a push cart yet? Any experiences you can share from that? Assuming it's got enough structure to fit on a regular cart with no issues?

[brew4eagle]

This might be by next bag. Trying to go more minimalist (with the bag and what I carry, not amount of clubs), and go away from my 5.8lb sun mountain bags. I 50/50 walk/ride, and when I do walk, its 95% on a push cart. Have you used this bag on a push cart yet? Any experiences you can share from that? Assuming it's got enough structure to fit on a regular cart with no issues?

If riding or push cart, I'd think something with at least a little structure to it would make more sense. There are plenty of options lighter than 5.8 lbs that have structure to them. Sun Mtn 3.5LS, 2.5+, PING Hoofer Lite, PING 4 Series are ones I'm familiar with

[aiyyer]

This might be by next bag. Trying to go more minimalist (with the bag and what I carry, not amount of clubs), and go away from my 5.8lb sun mountain bags. I 50/50 walk/ride, and when I do walk, its 95% on a push cart. Have you used this bag on a push cart yet? Any experiences you can share from that? Assuming it's got enough structure to fit on a regular cart with no issues?

It will work on a cart if you have to - this was a quick nine.

Never tried it on a push cart.

 

 

 

[jhkaplan]

This might be by next bag. Trying to go more minimalist (with the bag and what I carry, not amount of clubs), and go away from my 5.8lb sun mountain bags. I 50/50 walk/ride, and when I do walk, its 95% on a push cart. Have you used this bag on a push cart yet? Any experiences you can share from that? Assuming it's got enough structure to fit on a regular cart with no issues?

It will work on a cart if you have to - this was a quick nine.

Never tried it on a push cart.

 

 

Great thanks. I think if it'd work on a regular cart it should also work on a push cart. This one has the rigid spine right, different from the fully soft Original bags? Also, is that 14 clubs you have in there on the cart?

[aiyyer]

This might be by next bag. Trying to go more minimalist (with the bag and what I carry, not amount of clubs), and go away from my 5.8lb sun mountain bags. I 50/50 walk/ride, and when I do walk, its 95% on a push cart. Have you used this bag on a push cart yet? Any experiences you can share from that? Assuming it's got enough structure to fit on a regular cart with no issues?

It will work on a cart if you have to - this was a quick nine.

Never tried it on a push cart.

 

 

Great thanks. I think if it'd work on a regular cart it should also work on a push cart. This one has the rigid spine right, different from the fully soft Original bags? Also, is that 14 clubs you have in there on the cart?

It should work on a push cart in a pinch. I just use it for walking with 10 clubs but will fit 14 if required. The backpack straps are really comfortable but finicky to get right. Like most Jones bags using a single strap works well also.

The vinyl black underbelly and pocket also helps with dirt issues but wish there was an all black bag. Compared to other Jones bags, this one is more usable and less nostalgic if that makes sense.

 

 

[jhkaplan]

This might be by next bag. Trying to go more minimalist (with the bag and what I carry, not amount of clubs), and go away from my 5.8lb sun mountain bags. I 50/50 walk/ride, and when I do walk, its 95% on a push cart. Have you used this bag on a push cart yet? Any experiences you can share from that? Assuming it's got enough structure to fit on a regular cart with no issues?

It will work on a cart if you have to - this was a quick nine.

Never tried it on a push cart.

 

 

Great thanks. I think if it'd work on a regular cart it should also work on a push cart. This one has the rigid spine right, different from the fully soft Original bags? Also, is that 14 clubs you have in there on the cart?

It should work on a push cart in a pinch. I just use it for walking with 10 clubs but will fit 14 if required. The backpack straps are really comfortable but finicky to get right. Like most Jones bags using a single strap works well also.

The vinyl black underbelly and pocket also helps with dirt issues but wish there was an all black bag. Compared to other Jones bags, this one is more usable and less nostalgic if that makes sense.

 

Yeah that makes sense. I was kind of looking at this as a more usable and less nostalgic bag, so this seems good. I'm assuming you can also take one of the straps off and just use it as a single strap? How do you think the bag would travel in an airline travel bag? Looking to also not have to carry something so big and heavy when I travel to play. Thanks for all of your replies and help!

[osubuckeyes691]

Does anyone know what the deal is with this bag? Discontinued for some reason?

[aiyyer]

> @osubuckeyes691 said:

> Does anyone know what the deal is with this bag? Discontinued for some reason?

Curious - is it out of stock or discontinued ?

 

[vtreilly]

I’ve been trying to tack one down as well. Hope it comes back.

[seeshawn]

I reached out to Jones via Instagram, and they said the Utility Rover will be back for sale mid-July. I plan on picking one up this go around.

[aiyyer]

I hope they come up with some other colors.

Love the bag and have had no issues with 14 clubs. It does takes a while to figure out the straps

[WilliamSchmidt]

I second that on more colors. I've wanted one for a while but can't walk down the links with the exact same bag some of my buddies already carry.

[VNutz]

Got an email from Jones yesterday that the Rover is back in stock. Looks to be the same bag though, no new colors. Used mine this weekend, still dig it.

[seeshawn]

Trying to decide between the Rover, Players, and original bag. Does the Utility Rover have a rod/spine or is it unstructured like the original bag.

[Buzzkill]

> @seeshawn said:

> Trying to decide between the Rover, Players, and original bag. Does the Utility Rover have a rod/spine or is it unstructured like the original bag.

 

Players has a spine, original doesn't, don't know about rover. I've had the players and the original and I like the original best (long garment compartment, 3 dividers).

[seeshawn]

> @gioguy21 said:

> Mine...already on course...

 

Does the Utility Rover have a Rod/Spine for support at all?

[gioguy21]

> @seeshawn said:

> > @gioguy21 said:

> > Mine...already on course...

>

> Does the Utility Rover have a Rod/Spine for support at all?

 

I think one? I sold mine

[seeshawn]

> @gioguy21 said:

> > @seeshawn said:

> > > @gioguy21 said:

> > > Mine...already on course...

> >

> > Does the Utility Rover have a Rod/Spine for support at all?

>

> I think one? I sold mine

 

Thanks for the update. Can I ask why you sold it? Any particular reasons?

[gioguy21]

> @seeshawn said:

> > @gioguy21 said:

> > > @seeshawn said:

> > > > @gioguy21 said:

> > > > Mine...already on course...

> > >

> > > Does the Utility Rover have a Rod/Spine for support at all?

> >

> > I think one? I sold mine

>

> Thanks for the update. Can I ask why you sold it? Any particular reasons?

 

I wanted more room to store things.

[Deebo76]

The club tangle is really getting to me. I'm looking to depart ways with my Trouper.

[aiyyer]

The rover does have a spine and can be used on a riding cart if required. A black version would’ve been awesome.

Even though I do like the backpack straps, lately I’ve been using the single strap only and using my left hand to support the bag at the bottom - there is a strap there for that purpose. Perfect bag

[jcolton]

> @Deebo76 said:

> The club tangle is really getting to me. I'm looking to depart ways with my Trouper.

 

Do you think the tangle is a problem with this bag specifically, or the same as any other unstructured carry bag?