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MGS Tested: 2015 Golf’s Most Wanted Stand Bags

Looking for the absolute best stand bag in golf? Man, it ain’t an easy thing to sort out.

Is there a more confused category in golf than stand bags? Some call them carry bags, which implies something that isn’t true for 90% of us. What is it you’re really looking for?

Do you buy a stand bag because it weighs practically nothing, ideal for your 54 hole marathon; or do you simply want what amounts to a lightweight cart bag, something with plenty of storage, that’s just a bit easier to carry from the car to the driving range and back?

Whatever your reason for choosing a carry/stand bag instead of a cart bag, we’ve got you covered. This guide will help you zero in on the BEST bag for  your particular needs.

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The Contenders:

CobraFlyZCobra
FlyZ
CorqeCorqe
Casca
Datrek-Go-LiteDatrek
GoLite Pro
LoudMouth-RazzleDazzleLoudMouth
Razzle Dazzle 2.0
Mizuno-aerolite-sprMizuno
Aerolite SPR
NeverLooz
Never
Looz
Nike-Air-HybridNikeAir
Hybrid
Nike-Air-SportNike
Air Sport
Nike-Sport-LiteNike
Sport Lite
Oakley-LiteOakley
Factory Lite
Ojam-PulseOjam
Pulse
Orlimar-Golf-SS-76-Stand-Bag-BlackRedWhite-0Orlimar
SS 7.6+
Orlimar-OS-78Orlimar
OS 7.8+
Ping-4-SeriesPing
4 Series
Ping-Hoofer-14Ping
Hoofer 14
Ping-HooferPing
Hoofer
Ping-L8Ping
L8
Sun-Mountain-Three5Sun Mountain
Three5
Tmag-PureliteTaylorMade
PureLite
Tmag-Supreme-HybridTaylorMade
Supreme Hybrid
Tmag-TourliteTaylorMade
TourLite
Tour-Edge-Hot-LaunchTour Edge
Hot Launch
Tour-Xtreme-2Exotics
Xtreme II
Wilson-IonWilson
Plus
Wilson-NexusWilson Staff
neXus

Declined To Participate

  • OGIO asked for an extension but ultimately did not submit any bags
  • Callaway did not respond to email requests
  • Cleveland has no new product at this time
  • Titleist declined our invitation to participate

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The Metrics:

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*weight is as measured with straps and rain hood (factory weights do not include these or any other detachable accessories)

Testers were asked to put clubs into a bag, take clubs out, use pockets, zippers, carry straps, and place bags onto carts. Notes and scores were taken for each individual metric (view Scoring Metrics tab). For push cart testing we utilized BagBoy (Quad and TriSwivel II) and Sun Mountain V1 carts.

Bags were loaded for a round of golf, adjusted for the best possible fit, and carried in order to asses adjustment and carry comfort.

    • Storage – The number and usefulness of pockets. Types of storage, eg: external tee holder, insulated drink pocket, ball pocket. Ultimately, how functional is the available storage as a whole?
    • Style – The variety and number of color options available. Has the manufacturer made an effort to create a colorway to suit a variety of individual tastes?
    • Stability – Stability of the bag with legs extended. Can the bag stand without using the legs?
    • Club Binding – Regardless of the number of dividers, this metric simply measures how much club grab/binding occurred when inserting and removing clubs from a bag.
    • Comfort – Measure of comfort when the bag when fully loaded and carried for golf.
    • Adjustment – Ease of strap adjustability. Is the range of adjustment robust enough to allow the bag to fit a variety of golfers?
    • Features – The robustness of a given bags feature set. Do each of those features function as intended?
    • Full Length Dividers – The number of full-length dividers. Because full-length dividers do not always equate directly to less club binding, the count does not directly factor into the overall rating.


Golf’s Most Wanted Stand Bags

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DATREK Go Lite Pro

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Good: Packed with an amazing feature set including a marker pouch, Velcro glove patch, divot tool pouch, external tee holders and 14 YES 14 full-length dividers. At only 5.5 pounds, the DATREK Go Lite Pro leaves nearly nothing to be desired.

Bad: A bit tighter on storage than some others. For guys looking for a bit more room, we suggest the TaylorMade Supreme Hybrid.

Notes: Perhaps off the radar, the DATREK Go Lite Pro is the little bag that could…and does. Looking to walk 36 this weekend? The Go Lite Pro travels comfortably. The storage space is more than most true walkers will be accustomed to, and did we mention it only weighs 5.5 pounds with 14 full-length dividers?

Buy Datrek Go Lite Pro

Wilson Staff neXus

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Good: Comfortable to carry, incredibly stable with or without legs and rides extremely well in a cart. Easily adjusts on your back, and gives plenty of space to over-pack for your next walking round.

Bad: Somehow this bag managed to gain weight since last year. Could use a few small features like a marker pouch, but now we’re getting picky aren’t we?

Notes: Seriously, when this bag hit the scales we were left scratching our heads – it’s not heavy by any means, but not nearly as light as before. Beyond that, the Nexus remains among the best in its class.

Buy Wilson Staff Nexus

TaylorMade Supreme Hybrid

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Good: When size matters the TaylorMade Supreme Hybrid steps up to the plate in a big way. If you ride frequently but want a viable carry bag, this is your bag. Lots of storage with manageable weight.

Bad: Is it PC to say she’s big? That’s not a bad thing, but it is a particular consideration in this category. Given its larger size, we wish the Supreme Hybrid had one or two more bells and whistles (what’s up with the fabric towel loop?)

Notes: At quick glance the Supreme Hybrid could easily be mistaken for a cart bag – and that’s the idea. This is the cart riding stand bag. For the majority of you who want a carry bag but will never walk a full round with your bag on your back – TaylorMade is your new best friend. The design is a dramatic improvement over last season’s model.

Buy TaylorMade Supreme Hybrid

Oakley Factory Lite

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Good: Incredibly lightweight. If you want to play fast, this bag won’t hold you back.

Bad: There are no incredible features here. The Factory Lite offers the bare essentials and that’s it.

Notes: For those seeking to be quick and nimble, the Oakley Factory Lite is your best option. Don’t be misled by its 3 pound weigh-in. We include all accessories (straps, rain hoods) in our measurements, and we expect most of you lightweight carry enthusiasts will leave those behind anyway.

Buy Oakley Factory Lite

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      Bobtrumpet

      9 years ago

      1. Why didn’t you publish the total results in each category like you do for your club trials?

      2. Would it be possible to get a text version of the data included in the picture under “The Metrics: Notable Features?” That way I can put the data in a spreadsheet and sort on the relevant categories (didn’t you guys used to do this for other evaluations?).

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      John Albiston

      9 years ago

      Six months ago I carried out my own survey before buying a new cart bag.
      I ended up buying a Terra Big Max which I believe is the best bag on the market especially for its practicality and value.

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      Robert Locati

      9 years ago

      A comprehensive live that shows the ‘scores’ for all the bags would be nice. Only showing a few ‘winners’ and a runner-up does nothing to show how the other bags stacked up. If they are all close to each other in scores, then a reader could better choose based on looks or current pricing. Contrarily, the ones at the bottom of the list could be avoided if they truly are lacking features.

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      Harold Pohoresky

      9 years ago

      Please explain/elaborate on the categories of golf bags. How can you write about the best golf bags without explaining the categories to which they belong? Best of whch category? Professional Staff bags are completely diiferent (not rated at all- the kinds you see pros use on TV) than the usual golf bags you see in most golf stores- either with or without a stand that you write about. Please put golf bags into context to rate them within categories and the advantages of each. It would be nice to be informed rather than entertained.

      Thank you

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      Nakman7

      9 years ago

      Best bags ever made were from JONES SPORTS COMPANY

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      Andy

      9 years ago

      What do you think of the Taylormade Purelite 2015?? Thanks. Andy from Argentina.

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      john melrose

      9 years ago

      Never looz advertises two day shipment. It’s been over two weeks and still waiting for my bag. Plus money back for two day shipment that has taken at least 5 days so far. Hope the bag not full of issues too!

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      Brad Smith

      9 years ago

      You asked for info on what features are important to us. Here are mine if I carry – only 3 matter:
      1. comfort/weight combination
      2. ease of club in/out (no binding)
      3. Ability to segregate clubs (dividers) and how they hang when walking

      When I put onto a push cart or riding cart – only 2 matter:
      1. ease of club in/out (no binding)
      2. Ability to segregate clubs (dividers) and how they hang when going down the fairway

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      Nick

      9 years ago

      So the Datrek won with an A+ with the score bars maxed out on almost all of them except the adjustments category. But in your 2014 buyers guide golf bag, you gave the Datrek a semi decent score with a B -. Now i had called Datrek today and they assured me that the 2014 and 2015 are exactly the same except for a few minor cosmetic tweaks on the outside. What gives??

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      GolfSpy Tim

      9 years ago

      Nick,

      Great catch! We probably should have noted this as a highlight in the article. As with most of our testing, we’re always looking for ways to improve the way we do things and create unbiased scores. This year’s testing included more testers with more specific guidelines even within the same parameters to ensure everyone was on the same page with scoring. We also used feedback from our readers from last year’s guide to refine final scoring.

      While not too many bags saw huge shifts in placement with this – the Datrek was one that did benefit greatly from those adjustments.

      It’s a great bag and I hope you’ve had a chance to take one out and try it!

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      Nick

      9 years ago

      Tim,
      thank you for the clarification. Out of curiosity, what did the Hoofer 14 score ? im more intrigued of its “comfortable category”.

      Trevor

      9 years ago

      The Datrek bag starts to show it’s signs of weakness after some use. With mine, for example, all the internal divider sleeves have torn and it forces you to shove the club down into the bag over and over again – once it finally gives you end up punching an adjacent club head with your knuckles – the icing on the cake. Second issue: The shoulder straps appear to be wide and plush but in reality they are only as wide as the part of the webbing that goes through the buckle. All that padding works up and eventually sits on top of the webbing strap. When I pick my bag up in the heart of the shoulder strap I can clearly feel the weight of the bag being supported through just that one inch of webbing. Third: this could just be my bag but the pockets require two hands to open; one hand to secure the end of the zipper tightly and the other hand to actually move the zipper. Trying to zip or un-zip the pockets with one hands just ends up tugging and pulling on the bag and the zipper doesn’t move. Last: the pockets aren’t lined, so for example, the small pocket on the outside of the biggest pocket is always getting in the way. When you open the big pocket, the pouch of the smaller pocket is hanging there in the way. Same goes for the two pockets on the low part of the spine. I’ll never buy this bag again.

      Bob 45

      9 years ago

      Stand bags used to be for walkers and the occasional Geezer with a hand cart. Now we walkers are regulated to the last 10%? In my humble opinion the Sun Mountain Zero Gravity bag has the biggest leap in stand/carry bag technology…………..well since ever. The belt system while not exactly Zero gravity does relieve the shoulders of at least half the weight of the bag. It’s been out for a couple of years now and I’ve seen or read very little about it, and surprised it was not mentioned here.

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      Stu

      9 years ago

      Just a comment on the Wilson bag; it does not fit well in 95% of the golf carts because the horeshoe aluminum base is too large. When it sits like bag/cart is designed bag base does not drop in cart and sits above recessed cart base. Bag must be turned 90 degree to fit properly in cart.

      I purchased this bag recently based on previous Golfspy review and #1 ranking. Evrything else about bag is very good. Very stable when free standing. Just wish Wilson would have shaved of about 1″ on aluminum horseshoe base.

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      tim

      9 years ago

      I use the Sun Mountain 4Five and love it. Yes I have a carry bag and yes I ride in a cart all the time. I like the carry bag for its weight loading and unloading. The 4Five works great with the clubs in reverse order than its design. Having the clubs with covers on the short side of the bag allows more room for the necks of the covers and the short irons fit fine on the taller side for easy access on the cart.

      The carry bad is perfect for the range and chipping green and the Sun Mountain 4Five fits perfect on the cart and it’s bottom design stays in place good.

      I have the Navy/Red/white and have added patches for decoration. Bag has USA, Rebel, Dont Tread on Me, Come and Get it, and one each of the Armed Forces Patches. I also fly a Dont Tread on Me Flag on a custom made light weight flag pole.

      Give the Sun Mountain 4Five bag a try and you won’t be disappointed!!

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      Dave S

      9 years ago

      I could be wrong, but I seem to recall these bag reviews being more robust in the past. I get that it’s important to talk about the winners, but with so many bags tested, it would be nice to get a quick blurb on each, just to provide a little insight into the logic behind why they weren’t selected. I’ll be honest, I’m a bit of a brand whore and I love Nike bags. Every one I’ve owned has been awesome, and while I’m not against switching if I find something substantially better, I think it would be a hard sell. To that point, I would love to hear about the new Nike ones ones, esp. if I’m in the market (I’m sure other people in the TM and Ping camp feel the same). At least show us the full ranking… it seems like only showing the winner done with the intention of not shaming the losers (and making additional companies mad at MGS).

      Switching gears… one issue I have with the testing parameters is that all categories are weighted equally. I’ve discussed this with a lot of golfers in the past and I can tell you that although weight and functionality are important considerations, at the end of the day, most would sacrifice a few ounces and a few pockets for a sleek looking bag. Design almost always wins-out. Like one of the commenters above noted, why don’t you poll your readers and ask them which features they care about the most and then weigh the categories accordingly? Seems like an opportunity to provide a more realistic score. You could even divide the polling into categories, for example: “For those that typically carry, what do you value most?”, “For those of you than want a stand bag for cart use, what do you value most?” etc. That way, you can still provide a ranking to satisfy all the varied uses of a stand bag, which you note in the first paragraph of the review. Just a thought.

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      Nate

      9 years ago

      I agree that we should see how all of the bags stacked up.

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      Mark

      9 years ago

      None of these are worthy of an award if they are not waterproof. It seems a prerequisite to me…

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      Taylor59

      9 years ago

      Why are all bags still made to 35 inches? Swallowing up the putter or letting the putter hang in the nice headcover only for it to fall off?

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      BR

      9 years ago

      Thanks for review.
      What were the impressions for the Never Looz bag. Obviously its different and designed for efficiency. I was wondering if it was as quiet as advertised and could it fit on a push cart (IE Clickgear)? Thanks

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      muscleback

      9 years ago

      “a marker pouch”…really?..really?

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      Allen

      9 years ago

      Actually, the Nexus Carry does indeed have a marker pouch, it’s right next to the beverage pouch.

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      muscleback

      9 years ago

      the fact that Ping Golf, who basically invented the carry/stand bag, and to this day makes by far the best bags and carries the best customer service and exemplifies best craftsmanship, is not mentioned as a winner or runner-up in any category speaks volumes…you guys are either on the take or spending too much time on the pipe.

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      Duncan C

      9 years ago

      No doubt that Ping customer service is excellent. And the 4 Series is a very well designed bag.

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      labillyboy

      9 years ago

      All I need to know is: How many cans of beer fit in the insulated pocket on ice?

      My current Callaway bag holds a dozen easily… My Titleist carry bag holds 3 plus one back…

      When I buy a bag, I bring a 12 pack of softdrinks to the store…

      Face it, they ALL hold 14 clubs, more balls than you’ll ever need, a sweater or rain gear, some tees, sunscreen and a couple gloves… Very little difference. It’s cooler capacity that set’s golf bags apart….

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      Thomas

      9 years ago

      I prefer a light bag with no more than two pockets and without the full length side pockets
      eight inch diameter three dividers with reverse draft makes removing and replacing clubs easy – bottom line : doesn’t exits????

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      GolfSpy Tim

      9 years ago

      You really owe it to yourself to check out the Oakley Factory Lite – might not be exactly what you want… but wow is it ever close

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      Bob

      9 years ago

      One thing you left out was durability. I know that may be difficult to test in a limited time but the reviews on the older Oakley bags were really poor.

      Martyn Wells

      9 years ago

      As Cleveland didn’t have any new products you should have included their stormcore bag, weighs about 3 lbs, and is totally waterproof, really pleased with mine and living in the UK we need waterproof bags lol

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      Hoof'n It

      9 years ago

      You can burn upwards of 1000 calories walking 18 and shoulder carrying. Stop being a bunch of lazy schlubs. Plus, you get to drink more beer later.

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      Kenny B

      9 years ago

      That’s a little harsh. Us old guys like to walk but carrying a bag for 18 with arthritic joints will mean 4-5 extra shots added to the score late in the round. Besides, with a push cart I can drink more beer now.

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      Dwayne

      9 years ago

      You tell ’em Kenny B.

      I was a lugger until I was 48, walked and carried all of the time, then had both hips replaced.

      Max F

      9 years ago

      How about posting the scores by category so we can drill down into the data? Some of us are interested in the details, not just the final recommendations, especially if the characteristics we value differ from what the reviewers emphasize.

      Thanks for this series and this test in particular. I walk a lot and use stand bags. However, I got a Mizuno Aerolite SPR a couple years back and it’s performing very well to this day.

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      Tony Covey

      9 years ago

      Max – can you give me an idea of the type of specific information you’d be interested in?

      We believe in our tests and our ratings, and so we believe it’s important to focus on what was shown to be the very best of the best rather than diving into the minutia of the mediocre. Some find that much information overwhelming, and quite frankly, we don’t see much of any value in calling out the worst performers.

      Here’s what’s really good, ignore the rest. That’s the approach.

      That said, we know there’s a balance to be struck in how we present our information to the skimmers (show me the best and let me be) vs. the guys who really do want to dig deeper. Trying to isolate those features which *might* be important to a number of golfers isn’t always easy.

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      Max F

      9 years ago

      Hi, Tony. I was just thinking of a static table that shows how each bag scored in each category would be helpful. That way we could look to see how the bags scored in the categories we care most about and disregard the data that we consider personally to be not as relevant to our wants/needs. I believe you have done this in the past with the rangefinders, gloves, shoes, etc. MGS would not have to determine what factors are most important. We could do that ourselves by sorting/paying attention to certain categories. Maybe the factors that makes one bag stand above another are not as important.

      If you all want to show off, the table could be presented with filters to show/hide factors,like you use for the Most Wanted driver/FW tests. But even just a link to the full scores would be helpful and hopefully not a lot of extra work.

      Thanks.

      Bob

      9 years ago

      I agree with you Mark. That way we also have some insight into how the winners were chosen.

      Duncan C

      9 years ago

      90% of you don’t carry your bags?? If this statistic is accurate it has to be an American one.
      Golf is a walking game, and in my experience carrying your bag takes less effort than pulling or pushing it on courses with any kind of elevation change and difficult terrain.
      Carts damage the course, and shared carts generally slow people down. And when it comes to health if you can walk, you’d be far better off doing so.

      Would be good to see the ratings for every bag instead of just the four selected here.

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      Tony Covey

      9 years ago

      Duncan – Can’t speak to what happens in your part of the world. In this post, carry would mean carry in the truest sense (on your back). In the US, that’s certainly the minority.

      I’m not sure what percentage is in total, but the majority of golfers that I know (and play with regularly) take a push cart. So, that’s the distinction we’re talking about here…those who carry (bag on back) vs. those who walk with their clubs on a push cart.

      The push cart is really where the overlap is in the bag category. I use a push cart probably 95+% of the time (some places riding carts are mandatory…and on other occasions I simply have lazy friends) but use what’s truly a cart bag, while others I know tend to use stand bags in the same capacity.

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      Duncan C

      9 years ago

      Thanks for the reply Tony. Would be an interesting topic for a future MGS survey. How do you usually get your clubs round the course? With responses broken down by region. This site is good at what it does and must have a substantial non-American readership now…

      On your point below: ‘Some find that much information overwhelming, and quite frankly, we don’t see much of any value in calling out the worst performers.’ This does appear to be a change of stance from the site – in most of your other review (driver performance etc), we get detailed information on every product, and personally I prefer that approach. You’ve tested a lot of bags here at a lot of different price points. It would be useful to know what you rate poorly and what just failed to make top grade. If there is a big differential in price but not much in performance many will go for the cheaper option.

      SamB

      9 years ago

      I agree with you Tony. It’s similar here in Australia, the majority of people use a trolley or ride in carts.
      While I know lots of people who carry 99% of the time, they’re in the minority. I myself have the previous Nike Hybrid Performance Carry bag that I use 99.99% of the time and while I probably split up carrying and pushing 50/50(<1% ride in a cart), the benefits of a truly functional, lightweight, 'hybrid' stand bag are endless especially when it performs across all three platforms of 'transportation'.

      I'd like to see the results for use on the push/motorised carts. Surely if most people are pushing these bags around rather than carrying them, the results would help make informed decisions? Still, great job. Thanks.

      Shane

      9 years ago

      Hard to beat the Nexxus!!

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      Bob

      9 years ago

      Everyone is entitled to their opinion but why do you like the Nexus? It is heavy and does not have full length dividers. It seems to me to be more of a cart bag with legs.

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      Bob

      9 years ago

      You raise a couple of great points in the opening paragraphs. If 90% of golfers do not carry then why buy a stand bag?
      “Do you buy a stand bag because it weighs practically nothing, ideal for your 54 hole marathon” – If I don’t carry 18 why would I carry 54?
      “or do you simply want what amounts to a lightweight cart bag,” – Why do I care about weight on the back of a motorized cart?
      “something with plenty of storage” – A cart bag has way more storage
      “that’s just a bit easier to carry from the car to the driving range and back?” – Probably.

      OR – I just want to believe that I could carry if I was so inclined. Like the Bandon 36 hole day: I could if I really wanted to. The pub is filled with the optimistic or delusional.

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      Kenny B

      9 years ago

      “Do you buy a stand bag because it weighs practically nothing, ideal for your 54 hole marathon; or do you simply want what amounts to a lightweight cart bag, something with plenty of storage, that’s just a bit easier to carry from the car to the driving range and back?”

      Why not a poll at the beginning to find out how people use their bags?

      I love/hate stand bags. Since I use a SM push cart, I use their cart bag because it fits best. However, I take a stand bag on trips to save space and weight, but I rarely walk with it. Here’s why… Stand bags may be fine for steel shafted irons, but I have yet to find one that you can adjust correctly for graphite shafted irons. The bag is too top heavy. More than once I have picked up the bag, put on the shoulder straps, and clubs fall out!

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      muscleback

      9 years ago

      Double straps are a fallacy…balance your single strap properly and off you go. The little wheely things that some stand bags feature are also a waste and worthless. The best carry/stand bag ever made is still the Ping L8…always was and always will be. Like most things in golf, simple and well made is the best. All the rest is marketing fluff. And how can you have a meaningful bag survey without Titleist and Callaway? If they won’t give them to you go out and buy them and throw them into the mix to make it fair to your readers.

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      MK

      9 years ago

      Thanks – love the data driven reviews.

      Any reason Sun Mountain Four5 and C130S were not included? The C130S compares favorable in the hybrid bag category and the Four5 has 14 full length diveders at low weight as well. Disappointed those were not included. Also what’s the deal with the Never Looz bag? A quick blurb about its uniqueness would have been nice.

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      GolfSpy Tim

      9 years ago

      MK – thanks, stoked to create this piece with some solid data.

      Sadly, Sun Mountain only sent one bag per category – we too believe they would perform quite well with more bags submitted. Definitely hit them up and let them know you’d like to see more of their line in future pieces.

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      Chris C

      9 years ago

      I concur with your declaration regarding your confusion. The category is carry bags. Yet, by the third sentence of the introduction the category morphs into stand bags that need to perform well on carts. Having played this game for some 55 years I have used a plethora of golf bags including dozens of stand bags. Last year I finally returned to a Jones bag. The bag forces one to think about what really needs to be carried around a golf course. The biggest advantage is the balance of a true carry bag and the use of a single strap. I have never found any double strap configuration to be more comfortable to use than a well balanced single strap. If I had to chose from the above listed contenders, I would opt for the Oakley based upon its use of minimal pockets and minimal dividers. If it could be used with a single strap it might be comparable to the Jones stand bag.

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      Bob

      9 years ago

      I do believe the article says that since 90% of golfers do NOT carry so the category has by default morphed into stand bags. I guess the stand is used at the range and while checking in if it is not used on the course. It would be nice if there was a review for true carry bags but that would only address 10% of the market and bags 4 lbs and under.

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      Justin Landon

      9 years ago

      I love my Go-Lite. It’s phenomenal. Great choice.

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      muscleback

      9 years ago

      “Callaway did not respond to email requests”…lol

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      Neil

      9 years ago

      Callaway not participating………aren’t their bags still made for them by Ogio? Just like Dun Mountain makes the bags for Titleist.

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      Bob

      9 years ago

      Sun Mountain no longer makes bags for Titleist.

      golfercraig

      9 years ago

      This is the second generation of Titleist bags not made by Sun Mountain. No coincidence that the quality plummeted.

      Steve P

      9 years ago

      So true… pretty sad.

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