Golf Bags: Pack Your Bags

June 23, 2013

CALLAWAY HYPER-LITE 4.5

$180 / 5.1 poundsThe six-section top has five full-length dividers, and the base stays flush to the ground when the stand is down. Storage includes an extra-large ball pocket (inset) and a hidden valuables area.callawaygolf.com

CALLAWAY ORG XT

$270 / 7.6 poundsThe 14-section top features a stadium-style incline for easy club access. All 12 pockets face outward, and there are two thermoplastic-rubber-covered aluminum handles (inset).callawaygolf.com

OGIO OZONE XX

$190 / 6.5 poundsThe elastomeric straps are designed to balance the bag's load for less strain on your back, neck and shoulders. A hinged, zipperless pocket (inset) provides quick access to balls and tees.ogio.com

OGIO TAJ

$220 / 9.5 poundsThe 14-way divider has three handles, and the putter well accommodates oversize grips. There are eight pockets and a sturdy, yet flexible strap (inset) that attaches to the cart for stability.ogio.com

PING HOOFER

$190 / 5.1 poundsThe dual-sliding straps (inset) and internal weighting improves the way the bag balances on your shoulders. The reinforced five-way top is designed for better durability.ping.com

SUN MOUNTAIN C-130

$215 / 7.3 poundsThis bag features a cart-strap tunnel that allows unrestricted access to all nine pockets. It also has three handles attached to the 14-way top (inset), two apparel pockets and a cooler pocket.sunmountain.com

SUN MOUNTAIN H2NO LITE

$280 / 4.8 poundsWaterproof nylon, taped seams and waterproof zippers on all five pockets help this bag offer maximum protection from the rain. The back pad (inset) is made of nonslip polyester materials.sunmountain.com

TAYLORMADE PURELITE

$180 / 5.6 poundsThe legs are designed to avoid slipping on slick surfaces. To improve air flow, the straps are ventilated and the hip pad is segmented (inset). There's also a zip-off ball pocket.taylormadegolf.com

BAG BOY REVOLVER LE

$220/10.5 lbsThe 14-way top rotates 360 degrees, increasing access to every club, and every divider has a clip that locks the club into place.bagboycompany.com

CLEVELAND CG TOUR

$150/6.5 lbsThe five-way top has full-length dividers to better protect shafts, and 10 pockets include two fleece-lined pouches for valuables.www.clevelandgolf.com

DATREK F-15

$18/6.5 poundsThe 15-way top has full-length individual dividers, including a putter well specifically designed to protect it from banging against other clubs.datrek.com

JONES SINGLE-STRAP CARRY

$190/5.3 lbsThe single strap allows for backwards or frontwards carry, and the three-way top has full-length club dividers.jonesgolfbags.com

MAXFLI U/SERIES 5.0

$150/7 lbsThe 14-way divider top has an integrated putter well, and the bag's 11 pockets includes a large, insulated cooler pouch.maxfli.com

NIKE PERFORMANCE

$200/6.3 lbsThirteen pockets (10 of which are zippered) all face forward for easy access, and a valuables pocket near the top of the bag flips up to allow a cart strap to run underneath it.nikegolf.com

NIKE VAPOR X

$180/4.4 lbsThe five-way top includes a putter well, and the ventilated mesh back pad is designed to reduce pressure.nikegolf.com

OAKLEY FAIRWAY

$160/5.9 lbsA large handle integrated to the top of this bag is designed for easy maneuverability, and six pockets include a zip-off cooler pouch.oakley.com

OGIO NIMBUS

$180/4.1 lbsA putter well integrated into the top of this bag places the club away from your back, and engineers discovered the strong, yet light material on a parachute.ogio.com

PING TRAVERSE

$180/5.6 lbsNine pockets includes an insulated cooler pouch, and a channel thatruns through the high pockets keeps the cart strap from restricting access.ping.com

SUN MOUNTAIN THREE 5

$185/4.5 lbsOne of this bag's six pockets is a large apparel compartment, and a tunnel that runs through it allows a cart strap to secure the bag without restricting access.sunmountain.com

TAYLORMADE JUGGERNAUT

$250/6.7 poundsThe 14-way top includes an integrated putter well, and the bag's 11 pockets includes an insulated cooler pouch that has enough space for eight 12-ounce beverages.taylormadegolf.com

TITLEIST LIGHTWEIGHT

$195/5.3 poundsThis bag has five pockets and a four-point strap system that is easily adjustable.titleist.com

WILSON STAFF IONIX

$150/5.3 poundsA slide that connects the two straps is designed to make it easy to mount on and off the shoulder, and high-density foam padding increases comfort.wilson.com

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