Lightweight golf stand bags

When is a lightweight stand bag the right choice?

A small stand bag is built to be carried. Most weigh between two and three kilos empty, stand upright by themselves on two fold-out legs, and have enough pockets for your clubs, balls and a jacket. If you walk your round, often play nine holes or carry half a set, this is the bag you're after. If you ride with a trolley and want to bring everything, a larger model suits you better.

What to look for

With a carry bag it comes down to weight and how it sits on your back. Check these points:

• Weight: the lighter it is, the longer it stays comfortable. Under three kilos you notice a clear difference after eighteen holes.
• Strap: a double strap spreads the load across both shoulders; a single strap is lighter but loads one side.
• Number of pockets: four to six is usual on a small bag. More pockets means more protection, but also more weight.
• Stand: the legs deploy as soon as you set the bag down, so your clubs sit at an angle and stay dry.
• Water resistance: check whether the fabric repels water and whether a rain hood is included.

Small or large?

The difference is in what you bring and how you get round the course. A small stand bag is light and compact and meant to be carried. A large stand bag has more pockets and more room for clothing and accessories, but weighs accordingly. Still unsure? See the complete overview of stand bags and compare the sizes side by side.

Carry or ride?

Putting your bag on a trolley calls for something different. A cart bag is heavier, has a flat base and side pockets that stay reachable while the bag sits on the trolley. If you ride often, take a look at the golf trolleys too. If you always carry, a small stand bag is simply the lightest option.

Lightweight stand bags from top brands

Our range features light carry bags from well-known golf brands:

• Sun Mountain: specialists in light carry bags with well thought-out strap systems.
• Big Max: known for waterproof bags at a low weight.

Want to explore more? See the complete overview of all golf bag brands and compare by brand.

Staying dry and buying sharp

Rain comes with the game. If your bag has no hood, there are separate golf bag rain covers that pull over the clubs. If you want a bag that handles a shower on its own, see the waterproof golf bags. And the golf bags sale regularly features reduced models from well-known brands.

Frequently asked questions about lightweight stand bags

What is a stand bag?

A stand bag is a golf bag with two fold-out legs at the base. Set the bag down and the legs deploy, holding it upright at an angle. That saves laying it on the grass and makes pulling a club easier. Stand bags are made to be carried; a cart bag has no legs and goes on a trolley.

How much does a lightweight golf bag weigh?

Most small stand bags weigh between two and three kilos empty. The very lightest sit below that, but usually give up pockets or padding to get there. With clubs, balls and a jacket you're quickly at eight to ten kilos, so half a kilo saved on the bag itself is genuinely noticeable.

How many clubs fit in a small golf bag?

A small stand bag usually has four to six dividers, which will take a full set of fourteen clubs. The dividers are simply wider than on a large bag, so the clubs sit closer together. If you play half a set, that's no issue at all.

Are small golf bags suitable for men and women?

Yes. The difference isn't the model but the strap length and the height of the bag. A shorter bag carries more comfortably at a smaller height. So go by the dimensions and by how far the strap adjusts, not by a men's or women's label.