When it comes to Masters-themed limited editions, I generally give COBRA and The ship a joint gold medal. Both companies make spring in Augusta come alive. However, if I had to pick just one, it would probably be the Vessel Season Space Collection for one simple reason.
Azaleas are usually left in the garden where they belong.
Your move, COBRA.
Vessel calls their green-and-yellow collection bags the “Season Opener” to stay out of trouble at the Lords of Augusta. The style doesn’t change much from year to year, but then again, I think that might be the very definition of, uhhhno time.
It’s easy to look at the Season Opener collection and say, “What’s not to like?” The answer, however, will often depend on whether your price range and shipping price point intersect in the Venn diagram of your life.
Vessel Season Opener Collection for 2026
While it would be easy to top it with an Augusta-themed limited edition, The ship does a great job of resisting temptation. The Annual Space Season Collection is always clean, classy and colorful.
Perhaps the only thing that could qualify as a minor extreme would be the press release. Vessel tells us the collection is “defined by rich, seasonal greens, refined textures and distinctive gold accents, the Season Opener Collection captures the optimism of a new golf season while honoring the game’s legacy.”
I don’t know about you, but this is the kind of prose that takes my breath away? The only quibble I have isn’t just with Vessel. It’s everyone from the Green Bay Packers to the Cub Scouts. it’s yellowfor sake, not gold.
All jokes aside, The ship kills this release every year. The 2026 collection features three of Vessel’s most popular golf bags plus a green-yellow version of the new PrimeX 2.0 backpack.
Four pieces, zero azaleas
as The ship i leave the azaleas out of this collection, i think i can tone down the whole yellow/gold thing.
The 2026 Season Opener Collection includes the flagship, the Player V Pro Stand Bag. It is designed for stability and performance with the ship’s patented Rotator Stand system, carbon fiber legs and the strong and comfortable Equilibrium 2.0 double strap. It goes for $469.
The Lux lightweight support bag is for players who like to walk and carry. It’s made from tourist-grade synthetic leather with the ship’s signature criss-cross texture. It also features the Rotator base and will retail for $399.
The Season Opener Collection also includes the Lux Pro Cart II. It’s a utility-driven stroller bag built for maximum organization and accessibility. It features a 15-way tip, front facing pockets and a magnetic rangefinder compartment. It costs $519.
Then there’s the Season Opener PrimeX 2.0 Backpack. Of course, there are cheaper backpacks that will serve the same essential function. However, any experienced business traveler knows that a good backpack with well-conceived storage and solid construction is worth the money. This, in a nutshell, is PrimeX 2.0. The Season Opener version retails for $279.
The Vessel Season Opener Collection 2026 is on sale now. For more information, click on Ship website.
