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I've had my Sun Mountain lightweight stand bag for over 10 years. It's worn out. I change clubs often, but not my bag.

 

Any suggestions on light weight stand bags? I don't like a bulky bag and I don't really care for a bunch of dividers. I've looked around and I am considering the Titleist 2015 Ultra lightweight stand bag. Not married to it, of course.

 

I prefer a red, white, and blue golf bag, but Titleist doesn't offer that color combo in that bag. I've always had a red, white, and blue combo and any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Thanks in advance for any opinions.

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Stay with Sun Mountain, can't be beat. The Titleist bags are very similar, but much heavier. I have a Titliest LIghtweight, but replaced it with a 3.5. Same basic bad but 1.5 pound difference.

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I went to get a new bag yesterday..

The Titleist lightweight one was great but was actually heavier than it used to be. The sun mountain 4.5 is nice but way to loud. I dont know why sm loves throwing up logos everywhere.

The surprise was the Nike Hybrid bag - 14 way top. it was flipping amazing. Bought a grey one and love it.

The titleist 14 way was way to big and heavy. Nothing from ogio looked good. Taylor made had a nice one but I didn't like the colors

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I have a Nike Sport carry and had the sport lite (won as a prize). I kept the sport because I like a few more dividers but the sport lite was nice and light, under 4 pounds.

[url="http://www.golfsmith.com/product/30099200/nike-sport-lite-carry-bag"]http://www.golfsmith.com/product/30099200/nike-sport-lite-carry-bag[/url]

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Looking at SM Front 9 ... lighter than 3.5, lose 1 inch in diameter in the bag.

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The Titleist ultra lightweight bag is a terrific carry bag that is just as effective when strapped to a cart. The size is perfect: not too small, and not a cart bag masquerading as a carry bag (like the four5, hybrid, Titleist lightweights/14 ways).

Mine weighs just under 4 lbs empty with the straps.

You can also get the ultra lightweight with a single strap in addition to the double strap if you request it when ordering.

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I bought the 2012 SM Swift x with a 2 way top, on clearnce last July. I usally use my SM C130 as I ride a part of the time. If you can find the Swift X on sale somewhere I would highly reccomend it. Nicely made and light, I thought I would hate the two way top but it works great. I also had a Ping Hoofer in the past and hated the thing. It was made very well but hated the grip tangle nightmare. The Swift has way less grip tangle then the Hoofer. So I don't get the sudden desire to throw the bag in a lake. Looks like SM replaced it with the Front Nine. I haven't seen one in person to know what the differences are as SM's website needs more and better pictures of their products.

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Puma Formstripe. Just replaced my SM three 5 2015 which I thought had some major flaws. Like um the water bottle pocket is too small. Curved pockets produce zippers that dont really work that well, especially when the one doing the zippering has to slow down around the curve of the pocket. Just a really stupid design, that I could see becoming a problem down the road. The handle on the bag is very stiff and rubs on my back when I was carrying it. If it would have been made softer like it should have this would have not been an issue. Plus no putter well? on a 190$ bag??? No thanks. the only good thing about the new SM 3 5 is that they made the top wider.

Yea the SM website sucks with the pictures. Which is incredible to me. Kinda of think they are just lazy industry leaders who dont really have to do much and still sell a ton of bags...

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[quote name='vwgolfer' timestamp='1425891976' post='11106757']
Puma Formstripe. Just replaced my SM three 5 2015 which I thought had some major flaws. Like um the water bottle pocket is too small. Curved pockets produce zippers that dont really work that well, especially when the one doing the zippering has to slow down around the curve of the pocket. Just a really stupid design, that I could see becoming a problem down the road. The handle on the bag is very stiff and rubs on my back when I was carrying it. If it would have been made softer like it should have this would have not been an issue. Plus no putter well? on a 190$ bag??? No thanks. the only good thing about the new SM 3 5 is that they made the top wider.

Yea the SM website sucks with the pictures. Which is incredible to me. Kinda of think they are just lazy industry leaders who dont really have to do much and still sell a ton of bags...
[/quote]

Putter well? This is a thread about a lightweight bag.

Putter wells add weight.

Oh, well, no one can please everyone.

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[quote name='SwingMan' timestamp='1426044950' post='11119323']
[quote name='vwgolfer' timestamp='1425891976' post='11106757']
Puma Formstripe. Just replaced my SM three 5 2015 which I thought had some major flaws. Like um the water bottle pocket is too small. Curved pockets produce zippers that dont really work that well, especially when the one doing the zippering has to slow down around the curve of the pocket. Just a really stupid design, that I could see becoming a problem down the road. The handle on the bag is very stiff and rubs on my back when I was carrying it. If it would have been made softer like it should have this would have not been an issue. Plus no putter well? on a 190$ bag??? No thanks. the only good thing about the new SM 3 5 is that they made the top wider.

Yea the SM website sucks with the pictures. Which is incredible to me. Kinda of think they are just lazy industry leaders who dont really have to do much and still sell a ton of bags...
[/quote]

Putter well? This is a thread about a lightweight bag.




Putter wells add weight.

Oh, well, no one can please everyone.
[/quote]


The puma bag weighs 4.5 lbs. is that light weight enough for you? Do your homework, you get a F.

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[quote name='vwgolfer' timestamp='1426049414' post='11119699']
[quote name='SwingMan' timestamp='1426044950' post='11119323']
[quote name='vwgolfer' timestamp='1425891976' post='11106757']
Puma Formstripe. Just replaced my SM three 5 2015 which I thought had some major flaws. Like um the water bottle pocket is too small. Curved pockets produce zippers that dont really work that well, especially when the one doing the zippering has to slow down around the curve of the pocket. Just a really stupid design, that I could see becoming a problem down the road. The handle on the bag is very stiff and rubs on my back when I was carrying it. If it would have been made softer like it should have this would have not been an issue. Plus no putter well? on a 190$ bag??? No thanks. the only good thing about the new SM 3 5 is that they made the top wider.

Yea the SM website sucks with the pictures. Which is incredible to me. Kinda of think they are just lazy industry leaders who dont really have to do much and still sell a ton of bags...
[/quote]

Putter well? This is a thread about a lightweight bag.




Putter wells add weight.

Oh, well, no one can please everyone.
[/quote]


The puma bag weighs 4.5 lbs. is that light weight enough for you? Do your homework, you get a F.
[/quote]

lol.

No, 4.5 lbs is not my preferred carry. I want to carry with something less than 4 lbs. And I do not like to carry an OEM bag as I think it tends to attract attention. If I must carry a 4.5 lb or more bag, it would have a belt like the SM ZG to take weight off the shoulders.

Looking forward to seeing the SM 2.5. I think the issues are the lighter the bag, the lesser its durability. It's a balance.

But you could try on a new attitude. You get more conversation and more feedback.

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  • Ping G430 3 wd/TPT 19 Hi
  • Callaway Paradym 18/ TPT Golf 18 Hi
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  • Ping i230 5-PW Recoil Dart 90
  • Artisan 50, 55, 59 or Ping Glide Forged Pro, Both with Nippon 105 
  • Putter:  LAB DF3 TPT Shaft (waiting)
  • Vessel Bag
  • ProV1x
  • Ping ChipR in messy or no turf conditions

 

 

 

 

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[quote name='Marshawn Lynch' timestamp='1433722824' post='11708028']
anyone else with the ultra lightweight bag?
[/quote]

I've carried around a 2015 Front Nine Bag recently ... it is and does feel lighter than the 3.5 -- a change one can believe in ... lol.

When I first loaded it up, I had misgivings. 8.5 diameter with the wider top - didn't think it would work. Got it outside the house and it was okay - clubs will stick a tad, and it's not the easiest find - not as many dividers - I redistribute more to the top divider. But it sticks tight to the back so it feels lighter, they have a finger pocket below the ball pocket in which your hand falls naturally when you carry to keep the bag at your angle, the water bottle pocket is good if not insulated (weight saving). Will carry an umbrella if necessary ...

Excellent walking bag as long as you're not too picky about some stickiness. I mean, it's a lightweight bag and you must balance weight versus space and dividers.

I use a 2013 SM 3.5 as my cart bag.

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  • Ping G430 Max 9/TPT 19Hi Golf Shaft @45 in. (coming soon)
  • Ping G430 3 wd/TPT 19 Hi
  • Callaway Paradym 18/ TPT Golf 18 Hi
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  • Ping i230 5-PW Recoil Dart 90
  • Artisan 50, 55, 59 or Ping Glide Forged Pro, Both with Nippon 105 
  • Putter:  LAB DF3 TPT Shaft (waiting)
  • Vessel Bag
  • ProV1x
  • Ping ChipR in messy or no turf conditions

 

 

 

 

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