I tested two premium pickleball bags to find out which one is actually worth your money. The FORWRD Court Ranger ($175) vs the ADV Flex ($225), and both use premium materials, but they approach storage and functionality very differently.
I break down build quality, paddle storage capacity (I fit way more than advertised in both), organizational systems, laptop protection, daily-use features, and real user feedback. The Ranger uses drop-top access with dual fence hooks. The Flex packs 18 compartments with a front-loading design and expandable shoe storage.
Is the $50 difference worth it? Watch to find out which bag is right for you. Use code MPB for a discount on either bag.
0:00 – Intro & Premium Pickleball Bags Overview
1:14 – Why These Bags Cost More Than Budget Options
3:39 – Build Quality & Materials Comparison
6:25 – Size, Weight & Capacity
8:15 – Paddle & Ball Storage
9:55 – Organization & Compartments
12:21 – Shoe Storage & Laptop Protection
14:16 – Quick Access & Daily Use Features
15:34 – Travel & Aesthetics
17:06 – Price & Value Analysis
18:27 – Head-to-Head: Key Differences
19:25 – My Recommendation
🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly paddle reviews & previews
💵 Save on paddles with code MPB
🎙️ Podcast on Apple, Spotify & more
📰 Newsletter (early test data) →
📸 Instagram →
💬 Discord →
📍 Full Paddle Finder & Specs →
🔥 PADDLE DISCOUNTS (Code MPB works on most)
Selkirk (INF-MPB) →
JOOLA (10% OFF) →
CRBN (10% OFF) →
Franklin (10% OFF) →
Diadem (10% OFF) →
Ronbus ($20 OFF) →
Six Zero (10% OFF) →
Vatic Pro ($10 OFF) →
Bread & Butter (15% OFF) →
Pickleball Apes (10% OFF) →
Mark Pickleball (10% OFF) →
Spartus (10% OFF, code MPB) →
11SIX24 (10% OFF) →
Chorus (10% OFF) →
Thrive (10% OFF) →
Maverix (15% OFF) →
Neonic (10% OFF) →
Reload (10% OFF) →
FORWRD (KTCHN, 10% OFF) →
Honolulu Pickleball (10% OFF) →
#pickleball #pickleballbag #advflex #forwrdgear #pickleballbackpack #pickleballreview #bestpickleballbag
Update:
ADV changed how their affiliate program works. You’ll now need to use my link first: https://www.advtennis.pro/MPB … From there, it takes you to their site and generates a unique discount code for you to use at checkout. Appreciate the patience here—this change was out of my control.
—
Thanks for watching! Let me know if you have any questions about either of these bags. Right now, the Forwrd Flex is onsale for around $140 (not sure if that gets better with code MPB), which is an really good deal given the quality of that bag. The ADV Flex just launched (in the last 2-3 weeks) so it’s likely not going to go on sale until (possibly) Black Friday.
Do you still have a code for adv I tried mpb
Hi Matt, does MPB work for ADV bags still?
I’d be interested to see your thoughts on the new Ranger V2 vs the flex
What’s your opinion as of today with their V2 Ranger that’s out. I’m in the market for one of these two bags and struggling to decide haha seems like I can’t go wrong with either but curious if your mind would change with the V2 enhancements.