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.
2022 Bags
The Vessel Player IV / Player IV Pro edges the Sun Mountain Sync on overall Every18 score (96 vs 95), but that headline number only tells part of the story. The Vessel Player IV / Player IV Pro is both the cheaper buy (about $145 used vs $155) and the stronger value pick, which makes it the safer choice if budget matters. The Vessel Player IV / Player IV Pro is the more forgiving of the two, which is the bigger deal for most mid- and higher-handicap players. Bottom line: choose the Vessel Player IV / Player IV Pro if you fit its profile (premium stand bag); choose the Sun Mountain Sync if you lean toward push cart bag.
| Metric | Vessel Player IV / Player IV Pro | Sun Mountain Sync |
|---|---|---|
| Every18 score | 96 ✓ | 95 |
| Forgiveness | 87 ✓ | 80 |
| Speed | 71 | 71 |
| Feel | 68 | 75 ✓ |
| Value rating | 87 ✓ | 81 |
| Est. used price | $145 ✓ | $155 |
| Value index | 278 ✓ | 257 |
| Launch | Storage | Storage |
| Spin | Premium stand bag | Push cart bag |
| Fit profile | Premium stand 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 Vessel Player IV / Player IV Pro rates higher (96 vs 95 out of 100). "Better" still depends on fit — the Vessel Player IV / Player IV Pro suits premium stand bag, while the Sun Mountain Sync suits push cart bag.
The Vessel Player IV / Player IV Pro scores higher on the Every18 value index. Estimated used prices are about $145 for the Vessel Player IV / Player IV Pro and $155 for the Sun Mountain Sync, so the Vessel Player IV / Player IV Pro is also the cheaper buy.
The Vessel Player IV / Player IV Pro rates higher for forgiveness (87 vs 80), which usually helps mid- and higher-handicap players hold more fairways and greens.
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