Two Greats Coming Together
Steph Curry is the greatest shooter of all time. There is no credible argument to the contrary.
Over the last handful of years, no one has shaped the golf bag space like Vessel. There is no credible argument to the contrary.
These two inarguable greats recently teamed up for the Curry X VESSEL Collection. As a lifelong hooper and a twenty year golf industry veteran, this collab feels like it was made just for me. Let’s dive in.
The Purpose
Steph Curry is a longtime, accomplished golfer, not one of the many celebrities hopping on golf’s current popularity to generate clicks and views. If he were teaming up with Vessel purely to make some cool gear, I wouldn’t blame him, but there’s much more going on.
The Curry X VESSEL Collaboration is helping to improve access to and equity in golf through a partnership with Curry’s The Underrated Golf Tour. On a surface level, The Underrated Golf Tour is a competitive junior golf circuit. What separates it from other competitive formats, however, is the focus on mentorship and career development initiatives. Curry’s vision for Underrated Golf includes using the game to open door and create new connections.
Vessel is supporting this mission by contributing toward a scholarship fund for Underrated Golf Tour athletes. The scholarships will be awarded annually based on character, leadership, and athlete’s showing that they have an impact within their communities.
The Lineup
The first drop from the Curry X VESSEL collab has seven pieces. There are three golf bags: the Lux Stand bag [review HERE] in navy and black and the Player Air in navy. Additionally, there are two lifestyle bags: a PrimeX Backpack and a Signature Garment Duffel. The collection is rounded out with a Lux Golf Glove and a black Curry Brand Magnetic Golf Towel.
At the time of this writing, some of these items are sold out, but I’ve been told that a second release is in the works.
The Bags
I got my hands on two pieces from this collab, the Curry Brand Player Air Stand Bag and the Curry Brand PrimeX Backpack.
We previously reviewed the Vessel Player Air Carbon [find it HERE], but this was our first interaction with the original Player Air. The first thing that I noticed was the material. Vessel is synonymous with the “Tour-Grade Synthetic Leather,” but the Player Air is made from CORDURA. The bag’s name nods to the reason for this change: weight savings. The Player Air is under five pounds, considerably lighter than most Vessel bags.
Material aside, this bag has all the high end features we’ve come to expect from Vessel. Their Equilibrium 2.0 Double Strap is arguably the best in the game. The base and stand mechanism work flawlessly. While people can prefer different systems, I found the 8.25″ 6-way top to be an ideal compromise – not too big, not too small, and just enough organization to keep everything in its place.
While I’ve had plenty of experience with Vessel golf bags, their backpacks were completely new to me. The PrimeX Backpack lived up to the lofty expectations the brand has created over the years.
Like most of Vessel’s golf bags, the PrimeX Backpack is made from a premium synthetic leather that immediately gives a sense of quality. The Curry Brand logo is prominently placed on the front of the bag in a gold reminiscent of the Warrior’s jerseys. A black-on-black, metal Vessel icon sits near the top, confirming the other half of the partnership.
The design of the backpack is as thoughtful as Vessel’s golf bags. In the main compartment, there are four sub-compartments to keep your things organized. A zippered tech sleeve on the back has room for two large devices and a smaller space for cables or chargers. My favorite feature is the “magnetic accessory pocket” on the top front of the bag that reminds me of the magnetic rangefinder pockets on golf bags. This smartly organized section (below) could keep your travel necessities – passport, phone, etc – safe but within easy reach.
Like all Vessel bags, the PrimeX Backpack carries a substantial sticker price ($279) but this could easily be the one bag that you use for everything – work, travel, day trips, and more.
Check out the full Curry X VESSEL Collection HERE
He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.
Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
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