LESS IS MORE
SCOTT KRAMER By
hyper-light & super-comfortable, today's walking bags give new meaning to the phrase
acarry bag can never be too light, too comfortable or have too much storage capacity. Bag manufacturers rely on that sentiment, which is why there seems to be particular
emphasis this year on reducing their products’ weight even further, making the shoulder
straps as cozy as possible, while providing even more capacity.
Bag makers know that you’re going to load up your bag with everything from balls to
jackets to ball markers, coins, an umbrella, rangefinder and maybe even a cold beer. oh, and
you need room for your clubs, too. obviously, the more you pack into the bag, the more it
weighs down your shoulders and back, so removing even a pound really helps a lot.
Ogio
The velocity ($195) is a feature-rich
9-inch carry bag that weighs only 3.6
pounds. among its standard components
is the o-Shox suspension shoulder strap
system with air flow technology that re-
duces neck and shoulder strain. a deluxe
hip pad further enhances comfort.
ogio.com
Callaway
callaway’s hyper-Lite 4.0 stand bag
($159.99) weighs just four pounds and
sports a 4-point double strap system
that evenly distributes the bag’s weight
across your shoulders. a stable foot base
keeps the bag touching the ground, as
the legs extend.
callawaygolf.com
Mizuno
Weighing just 4.5-pound, Mizuno's GTs
($169.99) features the Kabuki organizer
top cuff with “divide and slide” technol-
ogy that helps separate clubs. the shoul-
der harness is curved and triple-padded,
while the hip pad is mesh, preventing
perspiration build-up.
mizuno.com
Cleveland
the CG hybrid from cleveland golf
($169.99) boasts a 10-inch, 14-way top
with full-length club dividers. It weighs
just 5. 9 pounds. the true gem is its
shock-absorbing comfort Suspension
System shoulder straps that reduce fa-
tigue by eliminating needless movement
and vibration while you walk the course.
clevelandgolf.com
Ping
PIng’s year-old Latitude v2 ($205)
comes in new colors for 2011. Weighing
less than 5. 5 pounds, it packs all the fea-
tures of a much larger bag. for instance, it
has a six-way top with individual dividers,
putter well, and seven pockets – among
them a water-resistant one. Best of all,
its shoulder straps retract for enhanced
comfort.
ping.com
