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June 15, 2015
By
Keely Levins
CALLAWAY FUSION 14
__5.5 pounds, 10 pocketsPrice: $200__A hybrid design that works for walkers or riders, this bag has straps that easily unclip to keep them out of the way when you're on a cart. The 14-way divider means you'll always know when you've left a club behind.callawaygolf.com
CALLAWAY HYPER-LITE 3
__4.7 pounds, six pocketsPrice: $170__The foam inside the straps and the mesh on the outside softens the load on your shoulders. Also, the base provides more ground contact for stability on the turf or in a pushcart.callawaygolf.com
DATREK LITE RIDER
__5.9 pounds, seven pocketsPrice: $180__Its soft handles and carry-bag weight make this cart bag easy to use. But the lighter frame still provides plenty of storage, including enough space for a rainsuit.datrek.com
NIKE AIR HYBRID
__6.1 pounds, 12 pocketsPrice: $200__There is a spot for every club, and two of the pockets are waterproof to protect your gloves and valuables. Elastic between the straps makes for better balance.nike.com
PING HOOFER
__5.4 pounds, eight pocketsPrice: $200__A perennial Hot List pick for its ergonomic smarts. The sliding straps keep the bag balanced whether you're using both or just one. Plus, the rainhood is concealed in the hip pad.ping.com
SUN MOUNTAIN C-130 7-WAY
__6.9 pounds, nine pocketsPrice: $230__Three sturdy handles, forward-facing pockets and a hidden cart-strap channel make the C-130 a longtime favorite. This option offers a simpler top with just seven dividers.sunmountain.com
SUN MOUNTAIN FRONT 9
__4 pounds, six pocketsPrice: $170__This small bag earns high marks for performing big. The top is flared to make it easier to pull clubs out and put them back.sunmountain.com
TAYLORMADE PURELITE
__5.3 pounds, nine pocketsPrice: $190__You know how your carry bag contorts when it's fastened to a cart? Not this one. The square bottom keeps it from twisting. The top opening is extra roomy, too.taylormadegolf.com
TAYLORMADE TOURLITE
__4.8 pounds, seven pocketsPrice: $170__Having a top handle to grab as the bag slides off your shoulders has become essential in a carry bag. The TourLite's oversize grip is one of the best.taylormadegolf.com
TITLEIST ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT STAND
__5.1 pounds, six pocketsPrice: $160__Lighter bags sometimes short-change storage, but three full-length dividers here reduce the likelihood that your clubs will get tangled at the bottom of the bag.titleist.com
CALLAWAY ORG 15
__6.2 pounds, 15 pocketsPrice: $250__One of the toughest things about putting your clubs on a cart is making sure the pockets are accessible. The staggered integration of the pockets on this bag make them easier to get into.callawaygolf.com
MAXFLI U/DRY
__5.3 pounds, 6 pocketsPrice: $150__If you're crazy enough to play in the rain, you need a bag that'll be able to keep up with you. The body and the zippers of this bag are waterproof.maxfli.com
MIZUNO TOUR
__5.5 pounds, 6 pocketsPrice: $200__Carrying your bag should be as painless as possible. The hip pad is built with mesh to keep you cool, and the straps have extra padding to make the load on your shoulders more comfortable.mizunousa.com
NIKE AIR SPORT
__5.4 pounds, 9 pocketsPrice: $150__If you're one of those people whose bag is always a huge mess, this bag will straighten you out. Between the pockets and the 8-way separator for your clubs, there's a place for everything.nike.com
NIKE PERFORMANCE CART II
__6.1 pounds, 11 pocketsPrice: $200__The strap that holds the bag onto the cart usually covers valuable pocket space. The front, top pocket on this bag is stitched at the top and a magnet at the bottom, so you can just flip it over the strap.nike.com
OGIO MAJESTIC
__6.5 pounds, 8 pocketsPrice: $190__Your clubs will have a little breathing room in this bag. The top is wide: 10" in diameter. If you're using an oversized grip, the putter well is big to accommodate it.ogio.com
OGIO NIMBUS
__3.6 pounds, 7 pocketsPrice: $170__When you're working with a light bag, you don't want to give up anything. This bag manages to still have a wide top and all the pockets you'd need, while still being light.ogio.com
PING TRAVERSE (cart)
__5.5 pounds, 10 pocketsPrice: $200__The handles of this bag make it easy to get in and out of the car. The polyester material that makes up the body of this bag can take a beating.ping.com
SUN MOUNTAIN THREE 5 (carry)
__3.5 pounds, 7 pocketsPrice: $200__The increased mobility of the strap allows you to put it on and take it off with ease. The top of this light bag was also updated: there's a slight flare at the top to make it easier to put clubs in.sunmountain.com
SUN MOUNTAIN XCR (Hybrid)
6.6 pounds, 7 pocketsPrice: $280So you like to ride in a cart, but you still want to be able to take your bag to the range without it falling down. The solution: a cart bag with a stand. This bag is built to fit in your cart, but it has a stand, too.sunmountain.com
TAYLORMADE CATALINA
__6 pounds, 9 pocketsPrice: $180__One of the first things you'll notice about this bag is its shape: It's pretty rectangular. This is to help keep it from getting crushed when it's in your trunk.taylormadegolf.com
WILSON NEXUS
__5.8 pounds, 8 pocketsPrice: $200__This bag it totally interconnected. The aluminum frame that you can see along the back and at the base of the bag connects the bottom to the top, to make this a really sturdy bag.wilson.com