Vessel

Overview

Vessel produces premium golf bags, travel accessories, and lifestyle bags targeted at professional golfers, athletes, and celebrities. Founded in 2012, it holds a position as a preferred PGA Tour golf bag provider with expansion into tennis and travel markets.¹²³

History

Vessel was founded in 2012 by Ronnie Shaw, whose experience in golf bag craftsmanship came from his father David Shaw, founder of Taiwan's Zonson golf bag manufacturing company.³ It began as a one-man operation creating custom tour-grade bags for professional golfers.³ The brand grew to become a trusted choice on the PGA Tour, known for premium materials and innovative design, while expanding into lifestyle and travel segments.²³

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are designed in Carlsbad, California, with early roots in custom craftsmanship influenced by Taiwanese manufacturing expertise from the founder's family background.¹³ Specific current manufacturing locations are not detailed in available sources.

Notable Products

• Tour Golf Bags - Custom, tour-grade bags constructed for professional golfers' demands.
• Performance Travel Bags - Luxury bags for sport and travel with premium materials.
• Lifestyle Accessories - High-quality custom bags used by athletes and celebrities.
• Tennis Bags - Bags expanding into tennis market alongside golf focus.

Reputation

Vessel is perceived as a leader in luxury performance golf bags among PGA Tour professionals due to its meticulous craftsmanship and tour validation.²³ Enthusiasts value its premium materials and innovative design for both golf and lifestyle use.¹⁵ Employee count variations across sources suggest a small operation, potentially limiting scale compared to larger competitors.²⁴⁵