PROTOCONCEPT GOLF has teamed up with the luxury golf bag brand Vessel to develop both an innovative tour stand bag and a distinguished tour staff bag.
PROTOCONCEPT GOLF, a distinguished Japanese golf club manufacturer, has officially announced its latest collaboration: the Vessel x PROTOCONCEPT 2026 Golf Bag Collection. As PROTOCONCEPT continues to expand its presence across major golf tours globally, the brand has gained recognition as a tour-focused company. The two collaborative golf bags exemplify and reinforce the company’s distinct identity.
Marcy Kamoda, CEO of PROTOCONCEPT GOLF, said, “We are excited about the new Vessel x PROTOCONCEPT Golf Bag Collection, which combines our tour style and Japanese heritage with a modern design. We appreciate Vessel’s partnership in creating a collection that reflects our brand.”
The latest collaboration features the “Bishamon Kikko” motif on garment pockets, a pattern linked to longevity, strength, and good fortune—traits highly regarded in golf. Inspired by the detailed chain armor of Bishamonten, the revered deity at Kyoto’s ancient Toji Temple, this design echoes centuries of symbolism tied to protection and prosperity.
PROTOCONCEPT’s high-performance club heads are manufactured in Niigata, the same land once governed by Kenshin. By integrating this motif Vessel x PROTOCONCEPT 2026 Golf Bag Collection; it is a modern-day armor designed to protect golf equipment and empower the game of golf.
The Vessel x PROTOCONCEPT Tour Stand Bag features premium white synthetic leather, a 9.5-inch top, and a seven-way divider, weighing in at 9.2 pounds. Its ten thoughtfully placed pockets maximize storage options, including an upper magnetic pocket, a right-side pocket with a built-in key clip, a valuables pocket secured by a dial lock, and a magnetic accessory pocket with internal dividers. These pockets are lined with high-quality antimicrobial velour.
The ball pocket features three internal mesh compartments, while the left side includes an insulated cooler pocket to complete its storage capabilities. For lightweight durability, the tour stand bag features carbon fiber stand legs. Other accoutrements include a towel ring, umbrella holder, pen holder, magnetic bottle holder, and an integrated cart strap pass-through.
The Vessel x PROTOCONCEPT Tour Cart Bag features premium white synthetic leather, a 10-inch top, and weighs in at 12.8 pounds. The ten well-arranged pockets help keep items organized and the magnetic pocket is designed for quick and easy access. The precision-engineered three-point shoulder strap is designed to provide optimal balance during transport. Additional offerings include a molded handle, bottle holder, umbrella holder, and towel ring.
Vessel x PROTOCONCEPT Tour Stand Bag retails for $599 and the Vessel x PROTOCONCEPT Tour Cart Bag retails for $949. Both will be available at PROTOCONCEPT GOLF distinguished retailers and at the company online store at www.protoconceptgolf.com.
About PROTOCONCEPT GOLF:
Golf manufacturers design and develop golf equipment specifically for golf professionals. These highly specialized golf clubs and concepts are offered as a prototype exclusively for the golf professional and never for the amateur golfer. This was the genesis for PROTOCONCEPT GOLF.
The “PROTO” in PROTOCONCEPT is an abbreviation for “PROTOTYPE.” NOW, amateurs of all levels can play and enjoy the same equipment or prototypes that were once only available for golf professionals.
PROTOCONCEPT GOLF, launched in 2019, is a high-profile luxury Japanese golf club manufacturer that has transitioned its resources and management to North America. Smiling Ducks, Inc. manages the highly sought-after brand.
PROTOCONCEPT GOLF forged irons have received the coveted Golf Digest “Hot List” award every year since the company’s inception. The PROTOCONCEPT GOLF professional staff include Lydia Ko, Haeji Kang, Ryuji Imada, and Chia Cheng. Their handcrafted line of forged golf clubs is available at exclusive dealers which include Cool Clubs, True Spec Golf, Urban Golf Performance, and online at Fairway Jockey.
For more information, visit www.protoconceptgolf.com
