We tested five Vessel golf bags across stand, cart and Sunday bag categories. After testing for walkability, weight, storage, divider functionality and more, the Player V DXR stood out as the best overall Vessel bag of 2025. Here’s how the rest stacked up and some tips on which one may fit your game.
Vessel golf bag performance 2025
Here’s a look at how the five Vessel golf bags we tested fared in the 2025 test:
Bag Name | Type | MGS Score | Rank | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Player V DXR | Stand | 9.6 | 2nd | Runner-Up, Best Stand Bags |
Player V Pro | Stand | 9.3 | 15th | Best Premium Stand Bag |
LUX Air | Stand | 9.3 | 12th | |
LUX Cart | Cart | 8.9 | 12th | |
Sunday III DXR | Sunday | 9.6 | 1st | Best Overall Sunday Bag |
Vessel Player V DXR (Best Overall)
Finished second overall in our test of 45 stand bags. The DXR’s Diamond X-PAC Ripstop material, full-length dividers, and sleek design make it a standout in performance and style.
Buy This If you want a top-tier stand bag that protects expensive graphite shafts and looks great.
Skip This If you’re on a tight budget or insist on genuine leather/”tour-grade” synthetic.













