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Ever get tired of lugging that stand bag around? If so, you’re the perfect candidate for a Sunday bag.
What is a Sunday bag” Why do you need one? They’re basically mini-stand bags perfect for practice or a leisurely round at a par-3 course. If “Sunday” is designated as a day of rest, then “Sunday bags” are the perfect way to rest those weary shoulders and tired legs.
Lighter and smaller than a typical stand bag, Sunday bags generally house fewer clubs, too. Even still, some of the modern Sunday bags have started to encroach upon stand bag territory. Sound confusing? It can be. That’s why our expert staff spent hours testing 11 different Sunday bags.
What separates a Sunday bag from bags in the stand and cart categories? Size. Whether the bag has a stand or not, a Sunday bag is typically much smaller than its counterparts.
Because the category of Sunday bags is so broad, it can be hard to find the right fit for your game. Maybe you want a stand? Maybe you don’t. Do you need a single carry strap or double backpack-style straps? That depends. Is a pencil bag the same thing as a Sunday bag? Kinda.
That’s where we come in. Our expert testing staff has done the legwork for you. We’ve compared, contrasted and tested 11 of the most popular Sunday bags in order to give you the lay of the land. Hours of testing and careful examination has brought us some clarity. Here are the best Sunday bags, tested and reviewed by objective experts.
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The Vessel Sunday III is chock-full of storage. This Sunday bag packs some serious pockets!
The Vessel Sunday III is made from top-notch materials. This bag looks and feels premium.
The Vessel Sunday III is pretty heavy. It weighs about five pounds, which is heavier than 15 stand bags we tested this year.
The Vessel Sunday III is the best Sunday bag of 2024. Its premium fit and finish are bolstered by great dividers, a stable stand and comfortable carry straps. This big (little) bag has everything a good Sunday bag needs.
Testers praised the large pockets, ample storage and comfortable straps. Testers wished the zippers were a little easier to pull.
The Vessel Sunday III is a solid Sunday bag. While it starts to encroach upon stand bag territory with its size, it’s still the perfect range bag or par-3 companion.
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The Callaway Par 3 bag has the most comfortable straps of any bag in the test.
The Par 3 has killer dividers, thanks to the Shaft Shield technology.
The Callaway Par 3 has a half stand so it sits much lower to the ground.
The Callaway Par 3 bag is the runner-up in our Most Wanted Sunday Bag test. This little bag doesn’t have the most storage of the bunch but has the best straps and dividers.
Testers praised the rubberized dividers that made retrieving clubs easier. They loved the padded straps. Most testers didn’t like the half-sized stand, though.
The new Callaway Par 3 is a great improvement over its predecessor. The rubberized dividers are money, and the straps are padded in all of the right places. Carrying this little bag is an absolute joy.
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The Mizuno BR-D2 has a ton of storage, including a removeable storage pouch mounted to the side of the bag.
The BR-D2 is very affordable and is one of the best values in our test.
The half stand on the Mizuno BR-D2 isn't for everyone.
The Mizuno BR-D2 is small but mighty. This bag has more storage than most any Sunday bag we’ve tested. The external pouch is a great touch, too. It’s easy to carry and easy to use.
Testers praised pockets and storage. Testers also praised the zippers which were among the best in the test. Most did not like the stand system.
For two years in a row, the Mizuno BR-D2 performed very well in Most Wanted Sunday Bag testing. This is due to its large storage, solid dividers and world-class zippers.
Mizuno isn’t the first name that comes to mind when shopping for a new bag but maybe it should be!
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The Orlimar Pitch 'N Putt Elite is the best value Sunday bag for 2024. It's a good bag and a great price
The Orlimar Pitch 'N Putt Elite has a full-sized stand, perfect for the range.
The Orlimar Pitch 'N Putt Elite has very little storage, save the necessary ball pocket.
The Orlimar Pitch 'N Putt Elite is best used with three to four clubs. More than that and it starts to get tangled.
The Orlimar Pitch ‘N Putt Elite is the best value Sunday bag for 2024. At under $100, this pencil-style bag does everything you want. The premium fit and finish for a bag this cheap is awesome.
Testers praised premium feel and finish of the synthetic leather. Testers loved the full stand but wished the bag had more storage.
The Orlimar Pitch ‘N Putt Elite feels like a bag that costs twice as much. While it’s definitely on the small side, this pencil-style Sunday bag provides great value at its measly $89.99 price.
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No Sunday bag in the test has the premium look and feel of the Penfold Sunday Stand.
The Penfold Sunday Stand bag is big. It has massive pockets and a good amount of storage to boot.
The Penfold Sunday Stand is fairly heavy when compared to other Sunday bags.
The Penfold Sunday Stand is the best premium Sunday bag. It’s made from premium materials and the fit and finish is out of this world. The strap is super-plush. Overall, it’s just a solid Sunday bag.
Testers loved the premium materials and the plush carry strap. Testers also loved the full stand. Some wished there was a dual carry strap.
If there was one Sunday bag I could see using on a daily basis, it’s the Penfold Sunday Stand. This premium bag just looks and feels too good. Seriously, it’s awesome.
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The Sunday Golf Loma weighs around three pounds.
The Sunday Golf Loma has fantastic zippers, some of the best we've seen.
The Loma has good storage for its size but lacks the overall storage space of larger Sunday bags.
This pencil-style bag is best used at the range or the par -3 course where you only need three or four clubs.
The Sunday Golf Loma is the best pencil bag of 2024. Sunday packs a ton of storage into the tiny Loma, making it ultra-versatile.
Testers loved the small footprint and overall weight. Most liked the storage but said a bigger bag would have offered more.
Think a pencil bag is too small for your game? Think again. Sunday Golf’s new Loma for 2024 takes full advantage of its tiny frame. With best-in-class zippers and a massive frosty pocket, there’s no better range companion.
Sunday bags are the hardest to test and review. That’s because no two Sunday bags are exactly alike. Some have full stands, other’s half-sized mini stands. Some don’t have a stand at all. Don’t get me started on size and weight. Some Sunday bags are basically stand bags while others can only hold three clubs before they become unusable.
Despite the overall fogginess surrounding the Sunday bag category, there are a few key things to consider when you’re on the hunt for a new Sunday bag.
A Sunday bag should be easy to carry but walkability or comfort is more than just weight. While a lighter Sunday bag will be inherently easy to carry, a bag with well-designed straps and balanced weight placement will be better to walk with overall.
It’s important to note that while double carry straps are generally better for walking, a plush single strap can work as well. Something like the Penfold Sunday Stand Bag is great, despite its single-strap system.
Dual-strap bags like the Callaway Par 3 and Vessel Sunday III provide excellent walkability. Not only were the straps comfortable but the overall weighting kept them perfectly balanced.
A Sunday bag isn’t designed to carry the kitchen sink. Even still, larger Sunday bags are naturally more versatile thanks to their copious pockets and spacious storage.
Storage is also where the Sunday bag category has the most disparity. It’s hard to compare the Sunday Golf Loma, a pencil-style bag, to the Vessel Sunday III. One is designed to have a larger footprint with much more storage while the other is designed to be minimalist.
That said, the option for more storage and, thus, room for more accessories and gear is a good thing overall. While a Sunday bag doesn’t necessarily need room for a dozen balls, a rangefinder, rain gear and snacks, having enough room to check off at least two of those items is helpful.
If you want a Sunday bag with storage closer to that of a stand bag, the Vessel Sunday III and the Penfold Sunday Stand are solid options. As far as pencil bags, the Sunday Golf Loma blows the competition out of the water in the storage department.
I mentioned Sunday bag stands are all over the place. Some have full-sized stands similar to a typical stand bag. Other’s have what I like to call “Corgi” stands because they have little legs.
While the addition of legs to any Sunday bag is welcome, those with full-sized stands are generally better for a myriad of reasons. First and foremost, a full stand makes the bag much more accessible. A half-stand makes retrieving clubs more of an ordeal.
The other reason a full stand is generally superior is that it actuates automatically when placed on the ground. The small stand systems must be manually opened and closed.
As mentioned, Sunday bags are outfitted with very different stand systems. Some are full-sized, others much smaller. Of the bags we tested, two had no stand at all. Six had full-stands and three had the “Corgi” style mini stands.
Sunday bags are putting on weight. Each year, they get bigger and bigger. Something like the Vessel Sunday III or Penfold Sunday Stand start to blur the lines between the Sunday and stand bag categories.
Sunday bags aren’t designed to carry a full set of clubs. Most will have room for about five clubs, give or take a few depending on size.
In true MyGolfSpy style, we went deep into testing. Sunday bags were put through a series of protocols and tests by our team to ensure each was rated according to performance. We spent extensive, hands-on time with each Sunday bag in order to determine the overall winner.
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4 weeks ago
So, I would still consider my MacKenzie Walkers as Sunday bags–you have not reviewed, not my Ping Moonlite. If your gonna review, review them all !
A pencil bag is useless. Don’t even talk to me unless a bag will hold a full set of 14.
4 weeks ago
I really despise the name “sunday bag”. I play golf every sunday and I have no idea why I wouldn’t use my full bag every time.
4 weeks ago
I have a first generation olimar. The open handle great for hanging over my cart bag when i ride then i can use it to carry carry three clubs out onto the fairway on cart path only days. Also keeps you from leaving your chipper on the green when yuo finish putting. I call my old man bag.
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Jim Hurley
4 weeks ago
I really like my Shapland Sunday bag. The classic design with leather reinforcement and quiver carry system really sets it apart. It does not have legs but I don’t want the added weight when I’m out for a leisurely nine.