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Golf Bags: Pack Your Bags
By
Mike Stachura
and
Ashley Mayo
Photos by
Eddie Berman
We tested 71 models before finding 22 that set the standardVIDEO:
What to look for in a golf bag
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CALLAWAY HYPER-LITE 4.5
$180 / 5.1 pounds
The 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 pounds
The 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 pounds
The 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 pounds
The 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 pounds
The 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 pounds
This 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 pounds
Waterproof 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 pounds
The 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 lbs
The 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 lbs
The 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 pounds
The 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 lbs
The 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 lbs
The 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 lbs
Thirteen 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 lbs
The 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 lbs
A 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 lbs
A 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 lbs
Nine 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 lbs
One 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 pounds
The 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 pounds
This bag has five pockets and a four-point strap system that is easily adjustable.
titleist.com
WILSON STAFF IONIX
$150/5.3 pounds
A 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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