A head-to-head look at two of the top bags in the Every18 index — scores, fit, estimated used price, and which one to buy.
The PING Pioneer edges the Sun Mountain Sync on overall Every18 score (97 vs 95), but that headline number only tells part of the story. The PING Pioneer is both the cheaper buy (about $125 used vs $155) and the stronger value pick, which makes it the safer choice if budget matters. The PING Pioneer is the more forgiving of the two, which is the bigger deal for most mid- and higher-handicap players. Bottom line: choose the PING Pioneer if you fit its profile (cart bag); choose the Sun Mountain Sync if you lean toward push cart bag.
| Metric | PING Pioneer | Sun Mountain Sync |
|---|---|---|
| Every18 score | 97 ✓ | 95 |
| Forgiveness | 82 ✓ | 80 |
| Speed | 78 ✓ | 71 |
| Feel | 72 | 75 ✓ |
| Value rating | 84 ✓ | 81 |
| Est. used price | $125 ✓ | $155 |
| Value index | 326 ✓ | 257 |
| Launch | Storage | Storage |
| Spin | Cart bag | Push cart bag |
| Fit profile | Cart bag | Push cart bag |
Scores, value indexes, and prices are Every18 editorial estimates for comparison. Verify exact specifications, configuration, condition, and market price before purchasing.
On the Every18 editorial score the PING Pioneer rates higher (97 vs 95 out of 100). "Better" still depends on fit — the PING Pioneer suits cart bag, while the Sun Mountain Sync suits push cart bag.
The PING Pioneer scores higher on the Every18 value index. Estimated used prices are about $125 for the PING Pioneer and $155 for the Sun Mountain Sync, so the PING Pioneer is also the cheaper buy.
The PING Pioneer rates higher for forgiveness (82 vs 80), which usually helps mid- and higher-handicap players hold more fairways and greens.
See how these stack up against the rest of the field.
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