2010 Hot List
The Best Bags Around
These cool carry and cart bags have refined their utility and styling
MANUFACTURERS LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
BAG BOY REVOLVER PLUS
PRICE: $180
WEBSITE: bagboycompany.com
Like previous Revolver cart bags, the Revolver Plus has a Lazy Susan top (below) that rotates 360 degrees for easy access to clubs. The full-length tubes are durable, and the molded club clips lock irons and woods in place to prevent damage. Other features include two external putter clips (replacing the putter wells on last year's version) and an insulated cooler pocket.
DATREK ASSAULT
PRICE: $180
WEBSITE: datrek.com
This cart bag keeps you organized better than a personal assistant. Two external wells accommodate your putter and another go-to club. Three fleece-lined valuables pockets and a magnetic ball pocket with an easy-access ball drop are smart extras, and two rubber handles allow for easy lifting. The cart-strap sleeve (below) prevents slipping and has a nifty, easy-to-reach pocket.
NIKE COLLEGIATE
PRICE: $150
WEBSITE: nikegolf.com
Few walk and carry more than college golfers, so it made sense for Nike to consult them. The result is a bag that's lightweight (five pounds), comfortable (air in the straps distributes weight evenly across the shoulders) and durable (the polypropylene plastic used for the base is flexible and strong). A clip (below) makes changing from a double strap to a single strap a cinch.
OGIO OZONE
PRICE: $150
WEBSITE: ogio.com
Six pounds is a little more than we'd like to lug around, but this carry bag's cool features make up for it. Ogio rethinks everything, including small details like a Velcro strip to hold your glove and a magnetic scorecard pocket. The sloped top (below) provides easy access to all clubs and features dividers that separate woods from irons. A raised, sturdy rubber handle allows for easy lifting.
OGIO SYNCRO
PRICE: $180
WEBSITE: ogio.com
This cart bag's name is appropriate because each of its 13 pockets is in exactly the right place, including a magnetic ball pocket (below) that leaves you wondering why the zipper was invented. An "isolation chamber" pocket can separate wet gear from other items, and a 15-way top reduces club shifting and shaft damage without hindering your ability to maneuver clubs in and out.
PING HOOFER C-1
PRICE: $180
WEBSITE: ping.com
Carry bags need accessible pockets when on the shoulders of golfers, and the latest Hoofer addresses this with redesigned, roomy ones. The Hoofer base, a hallmark of Ping, stays flush to the ground when set down (below). An internal bag frame increases leg extension and tightens retraction. The Hoofer C-1 weighs just five pounds, lighter than the previous Hoofer model.
SUN MOUNTAIN SLX
PRICE: $170
WEBSITE: sunmountain.com
Sturdy without being bulky, the four-pound SLX doesn't skimp on features. A "slide" that joins the crossing shoulder straps makes it easier to adjust the level of the bag and less cumbersome to put on and take off. The Y-shape spring (below) helps the bag's legs deploy and retract quickly. Large triangular foot pads keep the legs from sinking into wet turf or slipping on slick surfaces.
TAYLORMADE PURE-LITE
PRICE: $150
WEBSITE: taylormadegolf.com
The straps have webbing designed to distribute weight evenly across the shoulders, and EVA foam enhances comfort. Three snaps securing frequent-use items like a phone or GPS device is a whiz-bang idea if you don't mind paying extra for the pouches (below). The bag weighs five pounds, and its seven pockets have enough room to store anything that matters.
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