THE BEST CART BAGS OF 2022

The Best Cart Bags of 2022

How long have you had your cart bag? Five years? More?

A lot of golfers rock golf bags I haven’t seen in a long time. Some date back to the ’90s ????.

But why do they still have those bags? They can’t have changed that much, right?

WRONG!

For the last five years, I have seen cart bags evolve faster than anticipated and become great functional bags. Good pocket placement, full-length dividers, large expanding pockets … the list goes on.

As a result, more and more bags are contending for this year’s No. 1 spot in the Best Cart Bags of 2022. So whether you’re looking to buy the best cart bag today, seeking some buying advice or just want a closer look at what’s on the market, read on.

Features That Matter

Storage

Just because you have 20 pockets on your cart bag doesn’t mean it’s the best bag for storage. I guarantee you half of them will intrude into other pockets, making them unusable. The Best Cart Bags utilize each pocket by expanding each one and having that pocket statically placed. Golfers will need space for a rain suit, a sweater, refreshments and more.

Magnetic closures are the standard for rangefinder pockets. They provide easier access to your device while eliminating the need to clip one more thing to your bag.

If you’re looking for the Best Cart Bag of 2022 for maximum functional storage, there’s no better option than the Stitch SL Cart. Others that performed well in this category are the PING DLX, Maxfli Honors + and the PING Pioneer.

Dividers

Dividers are often overlooked. I would recommend making this one of your higher priorities when purchasing a bag.

Typically, cart bags offer 14 to 16 individual slots. Some even have a couple of putter wells. While few of us keep two putters in the bag, the extra spot can hold your driver or a ball retriever.

If your clubs are snagging, consider a bag with individual full-length liners with no excess material. If club organization and snag-free access to your gear are your primary concerns, the Vessel Lux XV and the Motocaddy Pro Series are the best of the best.

Cart Strap Pass-Through

For frequent riders and many push-cart users, the cart strap pass-through is a necessity. Assuming a competent bag design, a pass-through channel helps ensure full access to all your pockets when the bag is on a cart. Bags without pass-throughs force the straps to hug the pocket which limits access, rendering some pockets all but inaccessible.

PING bags, notably the DLX, feature a flawless implementation of a strap pass-through. The COBRA Ultralite Pro is also excellent in this regard.

BEST CART BAGS OF 2022 - FEATURES

	Product	Weight	Dividers	Pockets	Putter Well	Cooler Pocket	Strap Passthrough
	BagBoy Chiller Check Price	6.3 lb	14	9	YES	YES	YES
	BagBoy Revolver XP Check Price	9.0 lb	15	9	YES	YES	YES
	Bridgestone Inline Cart Bag Check Price	6.3 lb	15	9	YES	YES	YES
	Callaway Org 14 Check Price	6.3 lb	14	10	YES	YES	YES
	Cleveland CG Cart Bag Check Price	5.4 lb	14	9	NO	YES	NO
	Cobra Ultralight Pro Cart Bag Check Price	5.9 lb	14	12	NO	YES	YES
	Datrek Lite Rider Pro Check Price	6.o lb	15	9	YES	YES	YES
	Datrek DG Lite II Check Price	5.6 lb	15	9	YES	YES	YES
	Maxfli Honors+ Check Price	8.4 lb	14	10	YES	YES	YES
	Mizuno BR-D4C Check Price	6.9 lb	14	12	YES	YES	YES
	Motocaddy Pro Series Check Price	7.9 lb	15	11	YES	YES	NO
	Motocaddy Dry Series Check Price	6 lb	14	7	NO	YES	NO
	Nike Performance Cart Bag Check Price	5.7 lb	14	9	YES	YES	YES
	PING DLX Check Price	8.2 lb	15	15	YES	YES	YES
	PING Pioneer Check Price	7.7 lb	15	14	YES	YES	YES
	PING Traverse Check Price	5.7 lb	14	13	NO	YES	YES
	Stewart Golf Staff Pro Check Price	9.4 lb	14	10	NO	YES	NO
	Stitch SL Cart Check Price	9.9 lb	5	10	NO	YES	NO
	Sun Mountain Maverick Check Price	5.2 lb	14	11	YES	YES	YES
	Taylormade Supreme Check Price	6.5 lb	15	11	YES	YES	YES
	Taylormade Cart Lite Check Price	5.6 lb	14	8	NO	NO	YES
	Tour Edge Xtreme Cart 7.0 Check Price	5.5 lb	15	11	YES	YES	NO
	Tour Edge Xtreme Cart 5.0 Check Price	4.6 lb	14	9	YES	YES	YES
	Vessel Lux XV Check Price	8.6 lb	15	12	YES	YES	YES
	Wilson Staff Exo Check Price	5.7 lb	14	9	YES	YES	YES

More Tips

• Trunk slammers should look for handles at the bottom of the bag and on the dividers so they don’t throw out their back lifting it.
• If you’re a golfer who enjoys refreshments, look for a cart bag with a large cooler pocket.
• Do you carry a GPS or rangefinder? While many choose to keep it in the cart, the Best Cart Bags of 2022 have a thoughtfully placed magnetic pocket to provide easy access.
• If you have an oversized putter grip, a separate putter well is beneficial. Be sure the bag you choose can accommodate the diameter of your putter grip.
• Don’t just count pockets. Consider quality and functionality. A pocket with limited accessibility is all but useless. Look for pockets that are easily accessible and can hold everything you need.
• Weight might not be too much of an issue for cart bags but if you struggle to get your bag out of your trunk, you should consider a cart bag that is lighter for an easier transition from car to cart.
• Sometimes your bag gets wet, wipe it down, empty it and put it in a warm place. Allow it to fully dry.
• Some cart bags don’t work well on a push cart. However, Bag Boy has a patented design to ensure their bag remains upright and secure when matched up with their push cart.

BEST CART BAGS OF 2022 - RESULTS

	Product	Storage	Dividers	Weight	Features	Total
	PING DLX Check Price	2nd	5th	20th	1st	93
	Vessel Lux XV Check Price	5th	1st	22nd	3rd	92
	PING Pioneer Check Price	4th	8th	18th	3rd	91.5
	Motocaddy Pro Series Check Price	6th	1st	18th	6th	91
	PING Traverse Check Price	7th	8th	5th	5th	91
	Cobra Ultralight Pro Cart Bag Check Price	7th	11th	5th	6th	89.5
	Motocaddy Dry Series Check Price	15th	1st	11th	11th	89
	Sun Mountain Maverick Check Price	15th	8th	2nd	6th	89
	Maxfli Honors+ Check Price	2nd	24th	20th	1st	87
	Taylormade Supreme Check Price	15th	5th	11th	19th	87
	Callaway Org 14 Check Price	18th	1st	11th	20th	86.5
	Stitch SL Cart Check Price	1st	16th	23rd	11th	86.5
	Wilson Staff Exo Check Price	11th	11th	5th	20th	86.5
	BagBoy Chiller Check Price	7th	17th	11th	11th	86
	Stewart Golf Staff Pro Check Price	7th	7th	23rd	16th	86
	Taylormade Cart Lite Check Price	18th	14th	5th	16th	85
	Cleveland CG Cart Bag Check Price	12th	20th	2nd	11th	84.5
	Mizuno BR-D4C Check Price	12th	18th	17th	9th	84
	BagBoy Revolver XP Check Price	12th	15th	23rd	11th	83.5
	Datrek Lite Rider Pro Check Price	22nd	11th	11th	20th	83
	Datrek DG Lite II Check Price	18th	20th	5th	9th	83
	Tour Edge Xtreme Cart 7.0 Check Price	18th	22nd	2nd	20th	81
	Nike Performance Cart Bag Check Price	24th	18th	5th	24th	79
	Tour Edge Xtreme Cart 5.0 Check Price	24th	22nd	1st	25th	77.5
	Bridgestone Inline Cart Bag Check Price	22nd	25th	11th	16th	76.5

Best Cart Bags of 2022 – FAQ

Q: Which golf cart bag is the best?

A: From our testing in 2022, the PING DLX is the best cart bag. Closely followed by Vessel Lux XV and the PING Pioneer. Those who want to save a little money should look into the Wilson Staff EXO.

Q: Do I need an insulated pocket?

A: Maybe. If you’re on the course for the full 18 and travel with a selection of refreshments, an insulated pocket is essential. In general, when it comes to insulated pockets, bigger is better.

Q: Are cart bags worth it?

A: For those golfers who don’t like to carry, a cart bag is a must. It also tends to have more storage for those who like to keep things organized.

Q: Should I buy a bag from one of the big equipment brands?

A: While it’s true the top performers in our tests often come from names you know, many equipment OEMs source their bags from third parties like Sun Mountain and Vessel. However, rarely do these white-label offerings match the performance of the top bags in the supplier’s own lineup.

Q: Why do cart bags have 15 dividers?

A: Cart bags tend to have 14/15 dividers to keep each club separated from one another. It can sometimes help with club snagging if the dividers are wide enough.

Q: Does the cart strap pass-through matter?

A: The short answer is yes. Cart strap pass-throughs ensure access to key storage spaces within the bag without limiting access to the vital pockets.

Q: Do dividers really matter on a cart bag?

A: Dividers are one of the most important features. Dividers that don’t have much space between each slot will cause snagging when taking your clubs out. Trust us … It gets annoying. Well-spaced dividers allow for easy extraction of your clubs.