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 S4 StaDry 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 $290) and the stronger value pick, which makes it the safer choice if budget matters. They split the two traits most golfers care about: the Vessel Player IV / Player IV Pro is the more forgiving bags, while the Titleist Players S4 StaDry is the faster one — so pick the trait your game needs most. Bottom line: choose the Titleist Players S4 StaDry if you fit its profile (waterproof stand bag); choose the Vessel Player IV / Player IV Pro if you lean toward premium stand bag.
| Metric | Titleist Players S4 StaDry | Vessel Player IV / Player IV Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Every18 score | 97 ✓ | 96 |
| Forgiveness | 77 | 87 ✓ |
| Speed | 87 ✓ | 71 |
| Feel | 69 ✓ | 68 |
| Value rating | 81 | 87 ✓ |
| Est. used price | $290 | $145 ✓ |
| Value index | 140 | 278 ✓ |
| Launch | Storage | Storage |
| Spin | Waterproof stand bag | Premium stand bag |
| Fit profile | Waterproof 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 S4 StaDry rates higher (97 vs 96 out of 100). "Better" still depends on fit — the Titleist Players S4 StaDry suits waterproof 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 $290 for the Titleist Players S4 StaDry 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 77), which usually helps mid- and higher-handicap players hold more fairways and greens.
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