Ping introduced the Hoofer range of golf bags back in 1993 and the standout feature was that it was one of the first stand bags to feature a built-in retractable leg mechanism. The ‘Hoofer’ name came from the notion of walking the golf course, or ‘hoofing it’, and the initial bag was specifically designed for carry comfort, balance and durability, especially for the increasingly rare breed of golfers that carry their bag.
As one of that rare breed, I have to confess that my preferred ‘gamer’, is the variant that first made an appearance around 2010, namely the Ping Hoofer Lite.
This Ping Hoofer Monsoon golf carry bag review will delve the waterproof version of the Hoofer range. Read on to see how if this will now become my go to carry golf bag or not….
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