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.
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The Titleist Players 5 edges the Sun Mountain Sync on overall Every18 score (97 vs 95), but that headline number only tells part of the story. The Sun Mountain Sync is both the cheaper buy (about $155 used vs $200) and the stronger value pick, which makes it the safer choice if budget matters. The Sun Mountain Sync is the more forgiving of the two, which is the bigger deal for most mid- and higher-handicap players. Bottom line: choose the Titleist Players 5 if you fit its profile (stand bag); choose the Sun Mountain Sync if you lean toward push cart bag.
| Metric | Titleist Players 5 | Sun Mountain Sync |
|---|---|---|
| Every18 score | 97 ✓ | 95 |
| Forgiveness | 76 | 80 ✓ |
| Speed | 70 | 71 ✓ |
| Feel | 71 | 75 ✓ |
| Value rating | 78 | 81 ✓ |
| Est. used price | $200 | $155 ✓ |
| Value index | 204 | 257 ✓ |
| Launch | Low to mid | Storage |
| Spin | Controllable | Push cart bag |
| Fit profile | 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 Titleist Players 5 rates higher (97 vs 95 out of 100). "Better" still depends on fit — the Titleist Players 5 suits stand bag, while the Sun Mountain Sync suits push cart bag.
The Sun Mountain Sync scores higher on the Every18 value index. Estimated used prices are about $200 for the Titleist Players 5 and $155 for the Sun Mountain Sync, so the Sun Mountain Sync is also the cheaper buy.
The Sun Mountain Sync rates higher for forgiveness (80 vs 76), which usually helps mid- and higher-handicap players hold more fairways and greens.
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