The Quick Verdict
Get the Titleist Players S4. At $270 MSRP and 4.8 lbs, it's lighter and cheaper than the PING Hoofer 14, and its four dividers run full-length. The Hoofer 14 is worth the $25 premium and extra pound if you genuinely need individual club slots — 14 of them — and want 17 pockets of organized storage. For most walkers, the S4 is plenty of bag. Check price at TGW →
What They Have in Common
Both are stand bags with legs, both have a cart strap passthrough, and both list in the $270–$295 range. Neither brand makes a waterproof claim for these bags; Titleist's waterproof version of the S4 is the StaDry. PING lists 300D polyester for the Hoofer 14, and Titleist doesn't publish a material for the S4.
Where They Differ
Weight and the Walk
The S4 comes in at 4.8 lbs empty. The Hoofer 14 is 5.9 lbs. That's 1.1 lbs — not much in the garage, but it's a noticeable difference by the back nine in August, especially if you're carrying 14 clubs, a rain jacket, snacks, and three sleeves of balls. The S4 also ships with a double strap, which spreads the load across both shoulders. PING doesn't say what strap configuration comes with the Hoofer 14, so factor that in if carrying comfort is your top concern.
Top Organization
This is where they really split. The Hoofer 14 has a 14-way top with a bag bottom that guides each club to its own slot — 14 individual compartments, meaning each grip has its own slot, and you can see at a glance if something's missing before you drive off without your wedge. That's a real feature for people who like knowing where every club lives.
The S4 goes the other direction: four slots with full-length dividers. Clubs share space, but the dividers run the full length of the bag, which I'd guess keeps shafts from tangling on the way out. It's less precise, more relaxed. Whether that bothers you depends on how much you care about club organization.
Storage
The Hoofer 14 has 17 pockets and 24 liters of volume. That's a lot of storage — there's a magnetic rangefinder pocket, an elevated access pocket, a water bottle pocket, and a zippered rain hood pocket (though PING doesn't say a hood is actually included). The S4 has 8 pockets, including a magnetic tee pocket and an external water bottle pocket. If you travel light, 8 pockets is plenty. If you like carrying everything, 17 pockets is noticeably more room.
Price
The S4 lists at $270. The Hoofer 14 lists at $295. That's a $25 gap at list, which isn't dramatic, but the S4 being both lighter and cheaper makes the price difference work in its favor for most buyers.
Who Should Buy Which
Get the Titleist Players S4 if:
- You walk most of your rounds and want the lighter of these two, with full-length dividers
- You're the golfer who already carries light and doesn't need a pocket for every possible scenario
- You value a confirmed double strap and a sub-5-lb bag for long hilly courses
- You don't want to pay more for organizational features you won't use
Get the PING Hoofer 14 if:
- You're the golfer who wants every club in its own slot — seeing that empty slot at the top is how you don't forget your 60-degree on the 14th tee
- You carry a rangefinder and want a dedicated magnetic pocket for it
- You load up the bag and want 24 liters of pocket volume to do it properly
- The extra pound doesn't bother you and the $25 price difference doesn't either
The Bottom Line
The S4 wins on weight and price, and its four dividers run full-length. The Hoofer 14 wins on organization and storage — 14 individual slots and 17 pockets is a different bag experience for a golfer who cares about where everything lives. Most walkers who want a capable stand bag without overloading it will be happier with the S4. The Hoofer 14 is for the golfer who genuinely wants that 14-way top and doesn't mind carrying the extra pound to get it.