Recommend me a bag, please

[Caloi]

I've a had a TW 6 pack bag for two summers now and it is ripped to shreds.

I've been looking at bags and reading reviews and I just can't decide on one.

I like the 6 pack since I carry 6 racquets. I like external pockets for over grips, sun lotion, keys, chapstick, etc. A long strap is crucial and I like the idea of the backpack straps but have no experience with them.

One of the problems I'm having is that I am NOT brand specific. I wear mainly Nike clothes since we have a Nike outlet locally. I like Nike shoes since they fit my feet the best, but I also have Asics GR2's since I read how comfortable they are. I prefer Adidas socks since they are the most comfortable on my feet. I play with Dunlop racquets and old Head racquets as well. I use Tournagrip and Wilson Pro, I go back and forth between rubber bands or regular dampeners.

See what I'm getting at?

I guess I could buy pretty much ANY bag and be fine but I'd prefer something neutral...Nike, Adidas, maybe Dunlop and/or Head...but who knows I may buy different racquets...

I appreciate any inputs!

 

[Woodersen]

Why don't you get the Dunlop Aerogel 4D bag. It's a very well made bag, full thermal protection, comfortable backpack straps, an accessories pocket, inside pockets for keys, cellphones and stuff, separate wetdry bag and the 12 pack has a thermal water bottle compartment and it's less expensive than the Head bags.

 

[OliverSimon]

Head Tour Monstercombi.

 

[Baselineg]

Head prestige monstercombi is GOAT and i hate to throw that word around.

 

[Quarante-Amour]

Nadal's Babolat bag is a really good bag.

 

[Kick Serve 14]

Nadal's Babolat bag is a really good bag.

It's also really overpriced. Why not just get a pacific six pack? It's relatively cheaper than other six packs...

 

[Gaab]

It's also really overpriced. Why not just get a pacific six pack? It's relatively cheaper than other six packs...

You can find old ones for a really decent price since the new ones were released along with APD GTs. I have a Babolat Aero 6, really nice if you need to carry 6 racquets. Sturdy, too. Not that practical if you have to carry, say, 3 racquets, a pair of shoes, clothes, a bottle of water and one or two cans of balls (eveything will be messed in the large pockets), but for someone who just want to carry 6 racquets (and a few accessories in the external pocket) the Aero 6 is great.

 

[Caloi]

I'll look into those suggestions more.

Can anyone give me personal experience with the Pacific bags? Is their build quality pretty decent? I guess I would like to spend more money up front and have a bag that will last more than five years rather then $40 every year or every other year. However, if the Pacific bags are decent I don't mind saving a little money either.

Also, I don't think I want to lug anything bigger then a 6 pack bag. If I have more room I'll use it and will make my bag too damn heavy.

 

[ee2]

i bought the volkl bag. i am as particular as you about having space and pockets and room, etc. it is the best i've found and i tried several and returned them. its also in the $40 range and can easily accomodate 6 rackets.

 

[roddickrafa17]

dont get wilson....

 

[a-naik.1]

Head Monstercombi....Amazing durability, space, and looks

 

[retlod]

Bbaolat or HEAD.

 

[struggle]

"full thermal protection".

please help, never understood this.

are people keeping pocket warmers in their bags or something?

it never made sense in the 80's either.

cool bags though!!

 

[Power Player]

^^^

Thermal just keeps temps stable. So if your bag is in the sun during a match the inside does not cook.

If you play dunlop racquets, I own the new 4d bag also and it is excellent. I have the 6 pack, and it is very big. I fit 4 sticks in one side (thin beam 200s) and have the other side wide open for balls, grips, shoes and clothes.

 

[Swagger]

Might as well get a 12 pack, no? Unless price is an issue

Most players have less racquets than you and fit stuff in their 12 pack. I carry three but I place other stuff such as resistance bands, clothes after a shower, drinks, jump rope, and two pairs of shoes in my 12 pack.

Look at the Prince 12 Pack Tour Team 2010 bag, it has a lot of extra compartments for whatever inside, but on the outside it only has one.

Head, I think, has the best bags out there. A lot of players I know that don't hit with a Head racquet get the bag just because it's killer. What makes it good? I don't know, sorry, might wanna ask the other people who recommended it why.

 

[sstchur]

Fischer (Pacific)

I have a Fischer 12 pack bag and it's absolutely wonderful. I've never had a bag with such durable material.

Fischer got bought by Pacific, but the bags are essentially the same, just with Pacific branding (which I think looks pretty good).

Here's one of them: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/viewlarge.html?pcode=PTLBB6

There was also a TW Vlog that reviewed the new Pacific bags and had only very positive things to say (but I can't seem to find the link now).

 

[Caloi]

I ordered and received the Pacific bag.

I am exchanging it for the Head ATP series bag though due to not nearly enough pockets.

I like the construction of the Pacific but need more pockets.

Figured I'd get the 12 pack bag since it's only $1.00 more than the Pacific bag I got.

 

[Big_Dangerous]

Head prestige monstercombi is GOAT and i hate to throw that word around.

Best 80 bucks I've ever spent, I totally agree, not only does it hold everything I need it to and more but it just looks incredible. Not to mention I love the Head Prestige MP, so I got the bag and the matching racket.

I had to splurge when they were available on TW and buy one. Even though I had a Babolat Team Line bag, I was like this thing is too good to pass up, and it absolutely is amazing. First day I got it I totally missed that it had four pockets, I was just like where the heck is the other strap, and then I came back and looked at it and realized that it was in a pocked I hadn't opened up lolz. The middle pocket is perfect for holding so much stuff, I literally held a full back pack of clothes and food/water plus all my tennis stuff like my wrist bands, stencil ink, stencil, dampeners etc and I still had a boat load of room.