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 Vessel Player IV / Player IV Pro on overall Every18 score (97 vs 96), 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 $200) 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 Titleist Players 5 if you fit its profile (stand bag); choose the Vessel Player IV / Player IV Pro if you lean toward premium stand bag.
| Metric | Titleist Players 5 | Vessel Player IV / Player IV Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Every18 score | 97 ✓ | 96 |
| Forgiveness | 76 | 87 ✓ |
| Speed | 70 | 71 ✓ |
| Feel | 71 ✓ | 68 |
| Value rating | 78 | 87 ✓ |
| Est. used price | $200 | $145 ✓ |
| Value index | 204 | 278 ✓ |
| Launch | Low to mid | Storage |
| Spin | Controllable | Premium stand bag |
| Fit profile | Stand bag | Premium stand 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 96 out of 100). "Better" still depends on fit — the Titleist Players 5 suits stand bag, while the Vessel Player IV / Player IV Pro suits premium stand bag.
The Vessel Player IV / Player IV Pro scores higher on the Every18 value index. Estimated used prices are about $200 for the Titleist Players 5 and $145 for the Vessel Player IV / Player IV Pro, 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 76), which usually helps mid- and higher-handicap players hold more fairways and greens.
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