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How to Choose a Golf Bag
If a golfer uses a poor quality golf bag it will most certainly be bad for his game. Taking a little time to find a bag that suits him is a very good idea as it will last for many years. There are some important factors which every golfer should take into account before buying a golf bag.
Organization: Dividers in golf bags help keep your golf clubs separated and organized, which makes it easier to find the club you want. Full-length dividers keep your club handles from getting tangled in the bottom of the bag. Dividers also vary in how many compartments the bag is divided into.
Straps and handles: Good straps and handles are more important if you carry your bag on the golf course, but they are still important if you use a cart. These points of attachment are often the first points of failure on a golf bag. Multiple rivets and stitching will help keep the straps from tearing loose from the bag over time. Straps that wrap around the bag more evenly distribute the weight of the bag and are best for holding up over time. Golf bags with thick, padded straps are more comfortable to carry than bags with thin shoulder straps.
Pockets: Pockets provide you with places to store all your accessories, and the more pockets you have, the more organized you can keep your tees, balls, markers and other equipment. But pockets tend to add weight to the bag, so decide whether weight or organization is more important or find a blend that balances both.
Weight considerations: The weight of the bag is far more important if you don't use a cart. A couple pounds of weight make a big difference when you are carrying it over 18 holes. Of course, to lose weight, you will often have to sacrifice features like lots of pockets, a putter tube, a full-length divider and more. If you use a golf cart, you will only have to worry about getting your golf bag from the house to the car and the car to the cart, so go ahead and get all the extra features you want.
Materials: Leather golf bags aren't very common anymore. Other materials, like synthetic leather, polyester and nylon, are more durable and weather-resistant than leather. Golf bags made out of synthetic materials also tend to cost less than a comparable bag made of leather.
Types Of Golf Bags For Clubs
Carry Bag
The most basic and common type of golf bag is
certainly the carry bag. Relatively simple, it is a typical slim-line
bag that is carried round the course (range between 5 to 8.5 inches in
diameter and can weigh as little as 3.5lbs).
All top manufacturers produce quality carry bags. Almost all carry bags
now will have a double strap that will equally divide the weight of your
bag over both shoulders to make the bag feel as comfortable as possible.
One of the lightest types of bags, this bag will not cost you a lot and
will do the job extremely well.
Pencil Bags or Sunday Bags
These are another type of carry bag that has
become very popular. These bags are extremely lightweight, thinner
versions of a carry bag, but still offer up to a 6 inch diameter top and
can hold up to 14 clubs easily.
They are very slim line in design and therefore very easy to store in a
locker or car. Great for golf on a warm, dry day they are very light,
but offer very little protection in rain.
Stand Bag
Very similar in size to a carry bag, the stand
bag has the added feature of a stand to hold your bag of the ground when
resting. The two legs under the bag will spring out when the bag is
placed on the ground, meaning your bag stands nicely at your side. This
keeps your bag from getting dirty and also makes it easier to put bag
and take out clubs.
It is important when choosing a stand bag to check the stability of the
stand with the base of the bag. Quality of stands varies in different
bags and this is crucial to discover which bags may be prone to falling
over in wind. You may pay slightly more for a stand bag than a carry
bag, but this is a nice and popular feature to have in a golf bag.
Cart Bag
A cart bag is designed specifically to be
carried on a golf cart or buggy. Aimed towards older golfers or lady
golfers, the bag will be fairly large but fit comfortably onto an
electric or push trolley (commonly 9 x 9.5 inches).
Again, with many variations from different manufacturers, the cart bag
will have many pockets to offer extra carrying space for the player who
desires added room for waterproofs, valuables, covers, balls etc. The
pockets will tend to be on one side of the bag to offer easy access to a
player when using a bag mounted on a cart. The cart bag is also much
more rigid than a carry/stand bag.
Often with a plastic/rigid inner lining they are hardwearing and offer a
good degree of water resistance. Typically more expensive than a carry
bag, it is an idea bag for a player using a cart/trolley or buggy.
Tour Bag
The largest type of bag is the tour bag,
usually around 10 inches in diameter (and weighing up to 45lbs). So
called due to the use of the bag by tour professionals. You may have
noticed the size of professional's bags and the strength of tour caddies
to be able to lug it round a 5 hour round.
The bag is very large (approximately 9inches or more), to accommodate
the large amount of space that tour players require for extra clothing,
waterproofs, gloves, refreshments, balls etc.
Not recommended for a player wishing to carry his/her own clubs, the
comparatively expensive bag will however suit a trolley, offer more
carrying capacity and add that professional look to your game.
Travel Bag
The golf travel bag is designed to carry your
golf bag whilst you travel. You place your normal golf bag inside the
large padded cover whilst will protect your bag in transit.
Many different travel bags are now available and you may have to choose
between a hard or soft cased one. The hard case one is solid on the
outside and heavier than other travel bags you will find, but will offer
protection that is second to none. The soft travel bag will be padded
and still offer great protection but in a lightweight alternative.
When deciding between a hard or soft case travel bag, you must decide
the bag's purpose. The hard bag is extremely rigid and will not fit
easily into the back of many cars, but they are great for the less than
gentle airline baggage handlers. The soft case is more suited towards
storage and will be more 'hire-car friendly' than a hard case. It is
also worth having a travel bag that has wheels, to make it easier to
cart around an airport or hotel.
