Looking for a golf bag

[17hoffmanc]

I am currently looking to find a carry golf bag for me. I want something with a fair number of pockets, light, has water bottle holder, and priced about $150 or lower. I found nike sport lite II.. does anyone know if it's a quality product? Or are there any other suggestions?

[bweiss711]

Not sure about the Nike Sport Lite II, but i just purchased a Sun Mountain Four 5 a few weeks ago.  I can't imagine finding a better carry bag and it checks all the boxes you mention.  It looks like the website where i bought mine are all sold out, but I got the 2015 version on closeout for $115, and am certain it will go down as one of the best golf purchases I ever make.

[MarkSlo]

I am just about to buy a golf bag too. My eyes stopped on Callaway 2016 Hyper-Lite 5 Stand Bag. I read some reviews online and looks like a good pick.

Looks like a good choice. What do you guys think? Just in case I'll attach the photo too.

Any advice?

[jsgolfer]

I have the Callaway Hyper-Lite bag (last years model).  Great bag, I like it a lot.  Holds everything I need and isn't too heavy to lug around on the back when I don't have my pushcart.

[chilepepper]

Check the material between the pockets and the main club compartment. I wore holes in two bags over seven years from the grips wearing through the nylon. Thin material on Nike bags. 

Edited January 5, 2017 by chilepepper

[Hategolf]

38 minutes ago, chilepepper said:

Check the material between the pockets and the main club compartment. I wore holes in two bags over seven years from the grips wearing through the nylon. Thin material on Nike bags. 

2 bags in 7 yrs is not bad.

[David in FL]

8 hours ago, Hategolf said:

2 bags in 7 yrs is not bad.

I don't know.  The OP lives in Minneapolis.  He's probably looking at 30-35 rounds a year.  100ish rounds in 3 years.  It's been a long time since I carried my clubs, but it seems like a bag should last longer than that, shouldn't it?

[Hategolf]

4 hours ago, David in FL said:

I don't know.  The OP lives in Minneapolis.  He's probably looking at 30-35 rounds a year.  100ish rounds in 3 years.  It's been a long time since I carried my clubs, but it seems like a bag should last longer than that, shouldn't it?

My first bag was a Mizuno. The lower tier model, I held on to it for 5 yrs but it looked terrible in 3 yrs...I walked every course I played and I was playing once per week. I would keep it in my SUV and the sun ruined the color. 

If I had to guess, a 3yrs life span for a bag for folks who walk the courses and play at least once a week is probably fair. I would be happy to buy a new bag every 3yrs. as long as I don't tell my wife. 

Edited January 5, 2017 by Hategolf

[kpaulhus]

Considering this post was in August, I hope the OP found a bag. If not, Id recommend the Sun Mountain 2.0. I got one in November as we walk the course from Dec-Feb, so I wanted something light. Its been a great bag so far, but Ill probably go back to a mid size staff bag when we can ride carts off the path again. Its just better to have a bit more space and clubs never get stuck. I really like the sun mountain 2.0, though, when carrying my clubs or traveling.