Golf Bags, What You Should Know
Golf bags are an integral part of the sport and serve several purposes; from a declaration of your style to protecting your expensive golf clubs; these bags do it all. Whether you choose a stand bag or a cart golf club bag both will make your life easy as you enjoy your favorite sport.
Once you get better at your game and move to golf courses meant for seasoned players, you will need to get yourself a good bag that can be taken along. However, when buying golf bags, you are bound to find the sheer variety of products daunting; so, here is a look at some of the top manufacturers in the market and their products.
Callaway
Callaway is one of the most popular brand names when it comes to golf bags; their products are known to offer the best value for money and are durable and light weight which makes them a favorite among golf players around the world. One of the most popular Callaway golf bags which is often featured in sports magazines is the Callaway Chev18; the bag is made from sturdy nylon and has a "flex foot" base. The base of the Chev18 is designed to prevent the bad from bunching over when the stand legs are extended. The bag has three pockets which are easily accessible even when the bag is carried over the shoulders. Other features of this Callaway golf club bag include a water proof pocket for storing valuables, tripod rubber feet on the stand that grip the ground and dual handles so that the bag can be lifted easily. And, you get all of this for just a little over $100, certainly a bargain price considering the features of this 4.7 pound bag.
Another popular Callaway golf club bag is the Warbird X; this is a six pound bag which has the same features as the Clev18 but it also has fangs on the base that help to keep the bag flat on the ground when the stand is extended. The Callaway ORG Stadium is one of the cart golf bags from the company that is particularly popular with a full length insulated pocket that can be used to accommodate several chilled cans of your favorite beverage.
Ping
Ping is another famous manufacturer of golf accessories including golf bags; some of their well received offerings include: the light weight Ping Freestyle at just five pounds. The bag has two straps of which the primary retracts so that you can put the Freestyle over your shoulders easily while a strategically placed spring in the middle gives the bag extra structure without snag so that the clubs can be retracted without too much trouble. This particular golf club bag has three full length compartments that provide just enough space for players to carry everything that they will need without driving them crazy with half a dozen small pockets. At a little over $150, this bag certainly isn't going to break the bank. Other popular products in the category from the company include the Ping Latitude with a detachable ball pocket that doubles up as a shag bag and the Ping Outlander with its extremely accessible pockets
Sun Mountain
Well known for their fully loaded yet light weight golf bags, Sun Mountain is popular with amateurs and professionals alike. Some of the popular golf bags offered by Sun Mountain include the Sun Mountain SLX and the Zero-G. The SLX offers all the features that are normally associated with heavier bags at less than four pounds. It is among the lightest full size golf bags available in the market. The features of the SLX include seven water resistant pockets and a conveniently placed and spacious water holder. The stnd springs forth quickly and the golf club bag also has a rubber molded handle on top so that it's easy to pick the bag up. The Zero-G is another light weight option from Sun Mountain; however, it is heavier than the SLX at over five pounds. One of the striking features of this golf bag is the padded hip belt which moves the weight from the shoulders to the hips so that your posture stays intact and there is limited fatigue and lower back pain even after hauling the heavy bag around for half a day. Other features of the products include a triangular foot stand that does not slip easily and sculpted high pads.
Ogio
Ogio offer high end golf bags with a steeper than usual price tag; however, the aesthetically pleasing design of their products along with the innumerable features make them well worth the price. Two popular golf bags from Oglio are the Anomaly and Ozone. The former is priced at $300 while the later is available for a more affordable price of $150. But we have all heard the old adage "you get what you pay for" while the Anomaly is incredibly spacious with 13 pockets, the Ozone has nine. Other features of the Anomaly include two upper side pockets that are fully accessible, an external ball marker, pen sleeve, tee holders and much more. The 5.9 pound Ozone has a top that is sloped back to front so that there is minimum club shaft damage and it has a raised handle so it's easier to grasp the bag.