The Quick Verdict
Get the PING Hoofer. At $290 list versus $340 for the StaDry, it lists $50 lower and brings double the pocket count — 16 to 8. The StaDry's real argument is waterproof construction with seam-sealed zippers, and that's a genuine edge if you play in the rain regularly. But for most rounds, the Hoofer's storage and its $50 lower list price win the default. Check price at TGW →
What They Have in Common
Both are stand bags with double shoulder straps and a cart strap passthrough — so either can ride on a cart or be carried. Both weigh between 5 and 5.5 lbs empty, and both have stand legs.
Where They Differ
Pocket count and storage
The gap here is hard to ignore. The Hoofer lists 16 pockets with 22 liters of total pocket volume. The StaDry lists 8. That's not a rounding difference — it's a different philosophy about how much stuff you're hauling. The Hoofer also adds a magnetic rangefinder pocket and a zip-off ball pocket panel. If you're the kind of golfer who leaves the house with sunscreen, a backup glove, a few extra sleeves, and a jacket stuffed into one of the larger pockets, the Hoofer gives you a place for all of it without playing Tetris.
The StaDry counters with 8 pockets, including a waterproof valuables pocket and a magnetic tee pocket. Less total storage, but if you travel light, 8 dedicated pockets might be all you need.
Club organization
The Hoofer is a 5-way top; the StaDry is a 4-way. Neither maker publishes a top size. The StaDry does have full-length dividers, which matters: your grips won't tangle at the bottom of the bag, and pulling a mid-iron won't drag your driver halfway out with it. The Hoofer doesn't publish whether its dividers are full-length.
Waterproofing
This is the StaDry's reason for existing. Titleist built it with StaDry waterproof construction, seam-sealed zippers, and a waterproof valuables pocket. The PING Hoofer is not sold as waterproof. PING lists a rain-hood pocket in the Hoofer's features but doesn't say whether a hood is actually included — worth checking at retail if that matters to you.
If you live somewhere that sees regular rain during golf season, the StaDry's waterproofing is real protection for your gear. On a dry course, it's weather protection you paid for and didn't use.
Price
The Hoofer lists at $290. The StaDry lists at $340. A $50 gap at list isn't enormous, but it's real, and it lands in favor of the bag that already has more pockets.
Who Should Buy Which
Get the PING Hoofer if:
- You walk some rounds, ride others, and want one bag that handles both without compromise
- You carry a rangefinder, multiple gloves, snacks, a jacket, and you want a pocket for all of it
- You're not regularly playing in wet conditions and don't need waterproof construction
- The $50 list price difference matters to your decision
Get the Titleist Players S4 StaDry if:
- You play in the Pacific Northwest, UK, or anywhere rain shows up mid-round on a regular basis and soaked gear is a real problem
- You prefer full-length dividers and are willing to trade pockets for them
- The $340 list price fits your budget and you want Titleist's waterproof system as the centerpiece of the bag
The Bottom Line
The Hoofer is the better default here. More pockets, more storage, lower list price, and it handles walking and cart rounds equally well. A half-pound heavier than the StaDry — half a pound doesn't sound like much until it's the back nine in August, but we're talking 5.5 lbs vs 5.0 lbs, so the real-world gap is small. The StaDry earns its $50 premium and its 5 lbs if rain is your actual problem. For everyone else, the Hoofer does more for less.