Whether you're walking your favorite course or riding in a cart, golf stand bags offer lots in terms of convenience. For example, you can prop it up on its own legs for easy upright access to your irons. With dozens of golf stand bags on the market, you may have a difficult time choosing the perfect bag for you. Fortunately, third-party golf experts from respected publications like "Golf Digest" have identified some of the best options available.
Taylormade Pure-Lite
Taylormade's stand bag lands on "Golf Digest" magazine's 2010 hot list, winning the magazine's "Gold" award. The magazine's editors specifically love the foam and webbing in the bag's straps, noting that it helps spread the weight of your club-filled bag evenly so your shoulders are more comfortable. Additional features include snap-enclosed pouches, an insulated beverage pocket and a light weight of just 5 lbs.
Ogio Grom Stand Bag
Ogio's Grom bag is one of the best on the market, according to the WorldGolf website. WorldGolf reports that it's the bag's design features that set it apart from competitors. For example, its ball pockets don't require zippers; this allows you reach your balls faster. The leg support system itself is also one of the most stable and durable, according to WorldGolf, due to components such as ultralight --- but still strong --- legs made from carbon fiber.
Callaway Chev18
Callaway's bag is one of the best-rated stand bags reviewed by "Golf Digest." The magazine praises its flex-foot design, which stretches the bag fabric when you extend the legs to stop the characteristic bunching that's often seen in other bags. Plus, it is also one of the most affordable bags reviewed by the magazine, and it weighs just over 4 lbs.
TMAX Gear Pure-Lite Stand Bag
TMAX Gear's bag earns positive remarks from "Golf Tips" magazine. The magazine reports that the bag's shoulder straps are well-balanced and feel comfortable, which is one of the most critical aspects of a golf bag when you're trudging across a golf course. Plus, full-length dividers help keep your irons sorted, and an integrated rain hood protects your gear during bouts of bad weather. Additional features include seven pockets, a handle on the bottom trunk and an overall weight of 4.9 lbs.
Sun Mountain Superlight 3.5
"Golf" magazine checked dozens of bags for features such as a low weight, easy-to-open stand legs and fatigue-preventing straps, and Sun Mountain's bag ranked in the magazine's top six, and it's the lightest of all the bags tested. Additional features include multiple pockets, breathable fabric, a roller bottom and triangle-shaped foot pads. These foot pads help anchor the bag to the grass to reduce slippage once you pull out the bag's legs.
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