Christy has a streamline and we are both waiting for the new bags to come out so I can get one.
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Phenix Custom Bags
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CatFish
Par Member
WHY DIDN'T I SEE THIS BEFORE I BOUGHT MY DISCARRIER!!!!
Big Weekend
Eagle Member
I have had my Core for about 3yrs. now and will have to say the best thing I ever did to it was create a lumbar support. The Line-x can be rough on the lower back ever when the bag is fitted correctly so I got some bubblewrap and cut it to size to fit under the back padding creating a cushion for my back, just used black duck tape to keep it in place and it is still holding up great.
pics?
superium
Eagle Member
Im amazed no company hasnt made a bag yet with a nice padded back section. That would clinch it for me and im sure many others on what bag to purchase.
OJnBasquits
Par Member
There is a new Phenix bag coming out? Your getting me excited.
I got the Custom Core...those things are TUFF.
battsypants
Par Member
Tell me about that center pocket. Are there small pockets inside for organizing smaller items? Also, does the center pocket have any support for when discs are leaning into it? What are all those clips for around the top of the bag? Final question, does it have a rain fly?
Thank you in advance kind sir.
esdubya
Double Eagle Member
The clips are for the rain fly/cover. Rain fly comes out of the zipper behind the putter pocket.
My custom core just turned one year old. I love it.
esdubya
Double Eagle Member
Yeah and the new one does have better back padding:
Ahhhh, just noticed the bit of velcro on the front of the putter pocket. So the new rain fly covers up discs in the putter pocket? If so then that was a good upgrade.
I just took my custom Core for its first round today, and even got to use the rainfly. I'll put some pics up in a second. Bottomline is I love this bag, it's a tough, Dirty Harry mixed with John McClane kind of bag. I got the line-X b/c I wanted a bag I could leave as an heirloom, lol. No, but it is very relaxing not having to worry about putting your bag down in a wet spot, you can really just think about your game and nothing else.
Pros:
Line-X: it's tough as hell and the bee's knees.
Simplicity/functionality: Nothing crazy or useless on this bag and everything is a breeze to get to, especially discs.
Pockets: One big center pocket big enough to carry extra discs or a rain jacket,also a smaller zipper pocket lining one side that's good for wallet, phone and what not, the other side of this pocket just has a little clip hanging down for keys. Side pockets are big enough to put your fist into comfortably and have little pencil holders hidden inside. The Mini pocket is cool, the little pockets inside are great for holding little odds and ends like loose change, golf pencils, and scorecards. The putter pocket is perfectly shaped. It will hold 3 putters if you don't mind cramming them in there but it holds 2 flawlessly.
Rainfly: It works great and is easily accessed/utilized. The velcro attachments let you into the bag without having to completely undo the rainfly.
2 big drink holders: Always welcome.
Cons:
Line-X: It's tough but it's heavy, probably added at least a lb to the overall weight.
Weight: With the Line-X, it's got some heft to it. Fortunately, once you get the quads on though, it's no worse than any other large bag I've used.
Rain fly: With this old style, it doesn't cover the putter pocket. Kind of sucks.
Back pad: It's not as padded as the new style coming out. With some ingenuity this could be modded pretty easily but I don't think it will bother me enough to result to that measure.
Bottomline:
I love this bag but if I had time to spare I would wait for the new style with the better rainfly and thicker back pad to come out, just b/c it's that much closer to perfection. Overall, I'd definitely say it looks decidedly more durable than a Revo Carolina and probably a notch more durable than a GB Kong. It's a more dummed down bag than those and I kind of like it that way. But it is pricey, however a lot of that price is easily forgiven considering you get to design the color scheme and that's hard to beat.
Pros:
Line-X: it's tough as hell and the bee's knees.
Simplicity/functionality: Nothing crazy or useless on this bag and everything is a breeze to get to, especially discs.
Pockets: One big center pocket big enough to carry extra discs or a rain jacket,also a smaller zipper pocket lining one side that's good for wallet, phone and what not, the other side of this pocket just has a little clip hanging down for keys. Side pockets are big enough to put your fist into comfortably and have little pencil holders hidden inside. The Mini pocket is cool, the little pockets inside are great for holding little odds and ends like loose change, golf pencils, and scorecards. The putter pocket is perfectly shaped. It will hold 3 putters if you don't mind cramming them in there but it holds 2 flawlessly.
Rainfly: It works great and is easily accessed/utilized. The velcro attachments let you into the bag without having to completely undo the rainfly.
2 big drink holders: Always welcome.
Cons:
Line-X: It's tough but it's heavy, probably added at least a lb to the overall weight.
Weight: With the Line-X, it's got some heft to it. Fortunately, once you get the quads on though, it's no worse than any other large bag I've used.
Rain fly: With this old style, it doesn't cover the putter pocket. Kind of sucks.
Back pad: It's not as padded as the new style coming out. With some ingenuity this could be modded pretty easily but I don't think it will bother me enough to result to that measure.
Bottomline:
I love this bag but if I had time to spare I would wait for the new style with the better rainfly and thicker back pad to come out, just b/c it's that much closer to perfection. Overall, I'd definitely say it looks decidedly more durable than a Revo Carolina and probably a notch more durable than a GB Kong. It's a more dummed down bag than those and I kind of like it that way. But it is pricey, however a lot of that price is easily forgiven considering you get to design the color scheme and that's hard to beat.
agent_peebody
* Ace Member *
phenix tells you on their website that the line-x adds 1 pound of weight, FYI.
My Custom Core pics:
Here it is with the rainfly on:
Topless pic:
Inside of that Center pocket:
Side view, including DGCR bling:
Sorry about the quality of the pics but it gives you an idea. I'll buy a digital camera one of these decades.
Here it is with the rainfly on:
Topless pic:
Inside of that Center pocket:
Side view, including DGCR bling:
Sorry about the quality of the pics but it gives you an idea. I'll buy a digital camera one of these decades.
Yes, and it's worth it IMO.
I do remember one small gripe about this bag. I got the red quads to match the bag but they appear to be of an older style b/c the edges aren't really padded like my navy blue ones, so it kind of digs into your flesh a little bit more. Not that much of a con but I'm such a stickler for details and for the price I wanted this to be the ultimate dg bag, so I guess I'll have to settle for the penultimate bag instead.
agent_peebody
* Ace Member *
well worth it. that liner is the shizz.
Animage
Double Eagle Member
I'm patiently(not) waiting for the redesigned Streamline.
I'd be willing to take the old one if they'd let me custom color :/
I'd be willing to take the old one if they'd let me custom color :/
bro d i hate you! jk i have wanted one for a while and am slowly saving i hope
About time brotherdave stepped up and bought that bag. Very cool. Now I can be seen with him again on the course. Now if he would only lose that pink Ion...
when are the new ones coming out?
Animage
Double Eagle Member
I've been asking that since they got announced last November.
They avoid their Facebook page except to announce things like tourneys for the past few months.
