I have the current style Cart 14 on the back of my EZGO electric cart. The small pockets on either side of the ball bucket will never get zippers as those are drink holders. That’s why they have an elastic side to them, to accept different diameter bottles. I also a not sure about what you saw that secures the carry strap. I always disconnect the carry strap and put it in the side pocket when not moving the bag. It works well for me. Arizona sun is starting to impact the color after 3 summers on my white with black trim bag but I would have no problem with a replacement in the current style.

I would love to have the problem of sun affecting the colour of my bag in Scotland

I had a 14 cart bag. It was a good bag, but the color faded badly. Not sure I would get another, but if I did, I wouldn’t get a navy one.

They are all the same unfortunately. My 14 cart bag faded in Rhode Island in 3 years. It used to be a nice darker blue, now it’s a pale blue sky, something we are used to being on the Atlantic . lol

I've been debating between the Hybrid 14 and the hybrid 5. I wish I could have hybrid 14 with a 5 way top. My shorter Scotty fits better in the 5 way with the head cover on. (and a magnetic pocket for tees instead of zippered) that would be perfect.

To clarify what I mean by the side pockets having zippers instead of elastic I’ll include pics of a previous Titleist 14 way cart bag model for whoever thinks there will never be zippers for whatever reason. Thanks for the info, I can figure out what the current style pockets are for, but ultimately they are better served as storage pockets rather than some kind of drink bottle pockets.
I’ll also included pics of the elastic strap that secures the carry strap. As you can see the elastic strap is worn out and it happened quickly. In comparison, my 14 way carry bag has a nice, sturdy nylon webbing strap that secures with Velcro, much more sturdy and longer lasting.