I've been reliably told by my more senior colleagues that the best Ping golf bags were the bag to be seen with back in the 1990s. The Ping Hoofer was especially trendy, according to some, and is still one of the best stand bags in 2025. I've only tested the Hoofer before, so I was exicted to take delivery of this ultra-lightweight new offering from Ping, the charmingly named Moonlander.
This bag is certainly one for the dedicated walking golfer. It is superbly lightweight at just 4.5 lbs (2kg) and comes with an excellent double strap. That being said, it's not the lightest bag that can carry all 14 clubs that we've tested, with the crown still belonging to the TaylorMade FlexTech SuperLite and Titleist Players 4 Carbon at 1.4kg each. However, I think the pocket space has been more thoughtfully executed on the Moonlander than these aforementioned bags. There isn't a conventional front pocket often dedicated to balls and tees. Instead, this has been replaced with a water bottle holder with a larger pocket on either side dedicated to carrying all of the other accessories you'd need. The water bottle holder is made from a quality neoprene sort of material that will allow to to flex to hold pretty much any reasonably sized water bottle, which is a nice added touch.
The valuables pouch is neatly tucked away above the ball pocket. It's a pocket placement I've never seen on a bag before, but I like how hidden away it is and how easily accessible it is. Unlike other bags, though, it's not fleece-lined, so it might not be as protective on a phone screen. A very small additional pocket on the side brings the total up to six pockets, the ideal amount in my opinion.
To keep this bag as lightweight and low profile as possible, Ping has opted against adding a full-length apparel pocket that we commonly see on stand bags. One of the side pockets can hold a midlayer or a light jacket, but don't expect to be able to carry much extra apparel in the Moonlander. I can forgive this decision, as ultimately this isn't a bag for carrying anything more than you need on the course.
The four-way divider is surprisingly spacious and can carry all 14 clubs. Do expect a touch of club crowding when using all 14 though - especially if you have a larger putter grip - but if you carry between 10-13 clubs, there is very little club crowding to speak of.
At £149, this is a superbly priced golf bag, too. I bemoaned the £229 price tag of the Titleist Players Carbon 4 stand bag when I tested it earlier this year. Though slightly lighter, I feel the Moonlander has more premium materials and added details than the Titleist. The £149 price tag (it can already be found for less than this too) is very competitive for such a stylish, comfortable and well-designed golf bag. All in all, this bag very much feels like the trendy Ping bags of the 1990s. The camo colourway I tested it in, or the option of a white version with the Mr Ping logo on, are both a nice differentiation in a crowded part of the market and the practical lightweight build is perfect for the dedicated walking golfer who carries as little as they like on the course.
