Results compiled by Jake O’Reilly
Gold Medal
Ping Latitude V2
WHAT WE THOUGHT
“The Ping strap is the best on the market for me, and I love how stable the stand is. Durable and a good range of pockets – hard to fault” Dan
“I like the divider and the large pockets, and the strap fits great” Mark
“It’s a bit plain to look at but is very comfortable and functional. I really like the rangefinder pocket” Joe
“Exactly what you expect – solid if unspectacular to look at” Chris
“It sits well on the back and stands very solidly. A bit plain for my taste” Andy
Details
SRP: £138
CLUB SLOTS: 6
STORAGE SPACES: 9
COLOURS: 4
w: pinggolf.com
t: 01427 615 405
Silver Medal
Nike Golf Performance Carry
WHAT WE THOUGHT
“I adore this bag. There’s so much room for anything you need and it looks really sharp. Plus, the stand is sturdy” Joe
“Functionally outstanding, but for me there’s too much going on and I don’t like 14-way dividers” Dan
“I agree with Dan, there’s a lot going on. Great straps, though” Mark
“There are loads of dividers – I love that – and the strap is excellent. I also like the ball access sleeve” Andy
Details
SRP: £149
CLUB SLOTS: 14
STORAGE SPACES: 9
COLOURS: 4
w: nikegolf.eu
t: 08000 561640
Bronze Medal
Ogio Edge
WHAT WE THOUGHT
“A little bit Star Trek for my taste – a lot going on. Well-made, though” Dan
“Clever, I like it. Perhaps a bit too much detail but the strap is comfortable and the pockets are large and plentiful” Mark
“Very functional and full of clever features. The dividers have little shelves to keep your irons in place, which I love” Joe
“Quite heavy – nearly a cart bag – but the straps are nice. It seems sturdy” Chris
Details
SRP: £143.95
CLUB SLOTS: 8
STORAGE SPACES: 8
COLOURS: 3
w:golfsmitheurope.co.uk
t: 01480 423 610
Recommended
TaylorMade Microlite 2.0
WHAT WE THOUGHT
“The straps are nice and it looks really smart” Chris
“The straps are excellent and fit snugly – it feels like you’re carrying a rucksack” Dan
Details
SRP: £109
CLUB SLOTS:
STORAGE SPACES:
COLOURS: 4
w:taylormadegolf.eu
t: 08000 728624
Recommended
Mizuno Aerolite WP
WHAT WE THOUGHT
“I don’t think it was made for comfort. It looks sharp, though” Mark
“The fact that it’s waterproof is a big plus” Joe
Details
SRP: £TBC
CLUB SLOTS: 7
STORAGE SPACES: 7
COLOURS: 1
w: mizuno.com
t: 01189 362100
WHAT ELSE WAS ON THE TEST
Benross Quad Technology
Titleist Lightweight
Snake Eyes Stand Bag
Taylormade TMX
Cobra DB11
Mizuno Aerolite SRP
John Letters Player
Callaway Warbird X-treme
TayloMade Microlite 2.0
Mizuno Aerolite WP
DETAILS
Date tested: October 2011
The testers: Dan Murphy (3), Mark Townsend (7), Joe Whitley (11), Chris Bertram (12) and Andy Kenworthy (28).
