Looking for lightweight golf bags? Well, not all golfers can afford to play golf with a caddy alongside to carry their bag for them eh, thus, a lightweight golf bag makes sense to bring along and carry all through the golf course.
Carrying through a lighter bag would not just free you of the unnecessary weight but it will also provide you a better golfing experience. It should be light enough to be carried or carted easily however, it should be strong enough to hold your clubs and accessories and protect them.
Before we carry on, just take note that this ranking list is for the lightest golf stand bags, if you’re after the lightest carry golf bag or thinking about lightweight golf cart bags, we have separate articles for those type of bags.
Ok, back to golf stand bags now. In our research, below are the top 13 lightweight golf bags today. The ranking is just based on how much they weigh and not necessarily with the other features of the golf bag.
However, we will provide the bag’s main features should they have the same weight to help you evaluate the overall suitability of the bag to your preference. We will start with the number 13th going through to the 1st ranked lightweight golf stand bag in this article.
Just before we start, we would like to say that the original article for this ranking was really outdated now and we have updated it to reflect the current market.
This is a complete overhaul of the original list as most of the golf bags then are not being sold anymore or were “upgraded” by the manufacturer but affected the weight of the bags somehow.
At any rate, we have come up with a new ranking list that you will surely find interesting.
Here we go:
Sun Mountain 2FIVE - Lightest @ ONLY 2.5 POUNDS!
At 13th place is the Callaway Aqua Dry Lite stand bag with a weight of 4.8 pounds. It is made of waterproof nylon material and seam-sealed zippers to keep your bag and equipment dry.
It has a 4-way top divider which are all full club length and four (4) pockets that are all waterproof.
The base is made of Callaway’s trademark Xtra Traction Technology so stability at the bottom part is always secured.
Coming in at 12th place is the TaylorMade PureLite stand bag. It also has a weight of 4.8 pounds but we've placed it higher because, in our opinion, it has better features.
In all of the bags listed here, the PureLite has the most number of pockets at 10. It has a 9.5” top with 5-way dividers in which 2 of those are of full length.
The 4-point dual strap system with air mesh and an ergonomically-molded hip pad makes for a comfortable and secure fit for you.
So if you prefer a bag that has heaps of pockets to put things into, then the PureLite is certainly worth looking at.
The 11th position is taken by the limited edition Ogio Special Ops stand bag with a weight of 4.6 pounds.
It has 8-way top dividers that are all full-length which means no clinking and clanging when you walk from hole to hole. The bag has six (6) pockets and all are zippered.
One thing to know about is that a portion of the proceeds of this bag shall be donated to veteran support and development charities. So if you feel like doing some charitable thing on the side, buying this bag will make you accomplish that.
Tenth place goes to Callaway Hyper Lite 3 with a weight of 4.5 pounds. This used to be number 1 before but the current version of this bag became “heavier”.
It has an 8.5 inch top with four (4) dividers. It incorporates an integrated alignment stick holder to keep clubs safe.
It also has quite a number of pockets, 7 in all, which includes a water-resistant valuables pocket.
The base of the bag features the usual XTT Base System you normally find in other Callaway’s bags.
The ninth place currently belongs to Ping 4 Series stand bag with a weight of 4.5 pounds. The Ping 4 Series is a highly rated golf bag. It is made of a rugged 600 denier polyester material so it looks strong yet elegantly styled.
It has a 4-way top with rigid anti-flex walls and an integrated handle. The wells are designed to keep your clubs from bunching.
The legs have a 24-inch span so no worries about stability on all surfaces, plus the base is full-contact which makes it sit perfectly on the ground.
The bag comes with 7 pockets that include an insulated water bottle pocket and a slip pouch inside the padded valuables pocket.
With the easy-adjusting shoulder pads that have integrated Sensor Cool Technology, carrying this bag through the golf course is really easy and comfortable.
With a weight of 4.2 pounds, 8th place is secured by OGIO Press stand bag.
It has a 9.5 inch, 7-way top with full length dividers for better club organization. All six (6) pockets are zippered for privacy and safekeeping.
The 4-point shoulder strap system makes carrying this bag really comfortable and effortless.
In the middle of the pack, at 7th place, is the OGIO Gotham stand bag with a weight of 4.1 pounds.
It has a 9-inch, 7-way holster performance top that has a side putter well and integrated handle which comes really handy.
This bag has ample pockets, a total of 8, six of them are exterior from which five (5) are zippered. The other two are internal pockets.
It also has a 4-point shoulder strap system which makes for a comfortable and snugly fit while carrying through the greens.
At 3.9 pounds, the TaylorMade TourLite stand bag is in sixth position.
This highly-rated bag is the lightest offering from TaylorMade. It has an 8.5” x 7.5” top with 4-way dividers (2 of which are of full length).
It has a total of nine (9) pockets that include a large garment section and velour lined valuables pocket.
The 4-point air mesh shoulder strap and ergonomically molded hip pad promotes comfort while carrying.
In 5th place is the OGIO Shredder stand bag. It weighs 3.9 pounds as well.
It has a wider top and has more top dividers, thus, we ranked it better than the TourLite.
The 9.5”, 8-way top are all full-length dividers so organizing your clubs is pretty easy with this bag. The total number of pockets for this bag is six (6).
The bag features a triple triangle strap system which users find really comfortable.
Settling in at the fourth position is the Cobra Super Lite stand bag with 3.8 pounds.
It has the smallest top size of all the bags in our list with only a 6.75” top. It has 4-way full length dividers and lift handle.
It has five (5) pockets that are all zippered for optimum storage and safekeeping of your other stuff.
Carrying and transporting is easy as well with its dual shoulder strap system. The stand has oversized stabilizers which makes it really sturdy and balanced.
Third place is occupied by the Sun Mountain C130S stand bag with a similar weight of 3.8 pounds. Having a wider top, more dividers and more pockets has pushed it a step higher than the Cobra Super Lite.
The C130S has the widest top in our list, an 11-inch sized top with 14-way individual full-length dividers.
It has eight pockets in total that include a beverage pocket and two (2) velour-lined valuables pocket. It has cart-friendly features which makes it a combo stand/cart type golf bag.
The runner up in our list is the Sun Mountain 3 FIVE stand bag with a weight of 3.5 pounds.
This bag is Sun Mountain’s most popular model. It has a 9-inch top with 4-way dividers. They formed the top flared-shape to make club retrieval easier.
It comes with 7 pockets, which include a full-length clothing pocket and a beverage pouch, score card pocket and a velour-lined valuables pocket.
The auto-fit dual strap system makes adjusting really easy so you can get it on and off pretty swiftly.
The base has triangular non-slip foot pads which prevent it from sinking into the grass. The bottom part snugs swiftly onto a cart which is a great feature.
And the lightest golf bag in the stand bag category is the Sun Mountain 2 FIVE. It only weighs at an amazingly 2.5 pounds (which actually makes it an ultralight golf bag, isn't it!). But don’t be fooled by its measly weight because it is a fully-functional and full-featured golf bag.
It is made of a very lightweight nylon fabric, carbon fiber legs, and high strength to weight ratio plastics. The fabric used is similar to those found in outdoor equipment like mountaineering tents so it’s really rugged.
The nine inch, 4-way top is flared to make for easy club retrieval and maximum usable space. It features seven (7) pockets in total so there’s ample space for the other things.
The X-strap system is really easy to use and works well as a single strap if carrying for short distances.
It is also a great thing to know that this bag is Golf Digest Editor’s Choice in the lightweight/ultra-lightweight category.
Below is a snapshot of the Top 13 lightweight golf bags ranking. This table summarizes the list and gives you some details about the bag.
Rank | Model | Weight, lbs | Top | # of Pockets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NOTE: THIS IS THE ORIGINAL, OUTDATED VERSION OF THE TOP 13 RANKING.
13th. Ping 2014 4 Series Golf Stand Bag
The Ping 2014 4 Series Golf Stand Bag is one of the lightweight bags today and is 13th in our ranking for the "lightweight" category. This golf bag weighs only 4.5 pounds and features a 4-way top divider with 8.5 inch top diameter. It's got 6 pockets; high-impact top with anti-flex walls and two full length dividers.
12th. Titleist 2014 Ultra Lightweight Stand Bag
The Titleist 2014 Ultra Lightweight Stand Bag came in 12th place. It weighs 4 pounds with a 3-way top divider. The bag got lots of pockets for your accessories as well.
11th. Ping 2014 L8 Carry Stand Bag
The Ping 2014 L8 occupies our 11th place as it weighs 4 pounds with a 4-way top that features 2 full length dividers. This bag has got a customizable apparel pocket and features a wider 24" leg span.
10th. Nike Golf Vapor X Carry Stand Bag
The Nike Golf Vapor X Carry Stand Bag sits on 10th place. This bag weighs less than 4 pounds and features a 8.5" top diameter with 5-way divider that includes 2 full length dividers and a putter well.
9th. Nike 2014 Sport Lite Stand Bag
The Nike 2014 Sport Lite Stand Bag occupies our 9th place. This bag weighs less than 4 pounds and features a 5-way, 8.5" oval top diameter. Similar to the Nike Vapor X, it also features 2 full length dividers as well as a putter well.
8th. TaylorMade MicroLite Golf Stand Bag
The TaylorMade MicroLite Golf Stand Bag is in 8th place. This lightweight bag weighs only 3.9 pounds with 4-way top dividers and 7" x 8" top diameter.
7th. Sun Mountain 2014 Three 5 Stand Bag
The 7th place is occupied by Sun Mountain 2014 Three 5 Stand Bag. The weight of this bag is only 3.8 pounds with 4-way top dividers and a big 9.5" top diameter. It's got triangular non-slip foot pads and patented roller bottom leg mechanism.
6th. Ogio 2014 Nebula Stand Bag
6th place in our ranking is the Ogio 2014 Nebula Stand Bag. The bag weighs only 3.8 pounds with 6-way top dividers and a huge 10" top diameter with integrated handle. It's got lots of pockets for your other accessories and valuables as well.
5th. Adidas adiZero Stand Bag
Occupying 5th place in our ranking is the Adidas adiZero Stand Bag. This 3.8-pound bag features a 4-way top dividers with a 7" top diameter. It's got 5 pockets to help you organize your other golf accessories.
4th. Ogio 2014 Nimbus Stand Bag
Occupying 4th place in our ranking is another one from Ogio, the Ogio 2014 Nimbus Stand Bag. It weighs only 3.6 pounds with 7-way dividers and a big 9" diameter top. It's got 7 pockets, 6 of which are zippered for added security.
3rd. Titleist 2014 StaDry Stand Bag
The Titleist 2014 StaDry Stand Bag placed 3rd in our ranking with a weight of 3.5 pounds. It features a 4-way top divider with 9" diameter top with padded mesh and integrated handle.
2nd. Callaway Hyper-Lite 3.5 Stand Bag
And occupying our 2nd spot is the Callaway Hyper-Lite 3.5 Stand Bag which got a weight of 3.5 pounds. It weighs the same as our 3rd-ranked bag from Titleist with 3.5 pounds. However, we listed it as 2nd as it is relatively cheaper in price.
It is available in 6 different colors - Black, Navy, Navy-White, Red-White, Charcoal-White and White-Charcoal.
It's got a 4-way top dividers and an 8.5" diameter top with an integrated handle. It also features a 2-way full-length dividers to help you organize your clubs accordingly.
Lots of convenient pockets so you would have room for all your golf essentials; including your golf rangefinder and other accessories.
Users of this bag really feels comfortable while walking through the golf course as it is really lightweight.
Other key features are as follows:
XTT (Xtra Traction Technology) Flex Foot Base4-point double strap which is extra paddedHas a lightweight rubber handle on spineHas a foam hip pad for better ventilationHas 7 pockets which includes a large apparel pocket, a hidden valuables pocket and an insulated water bottle pocketUmbrella holder and towel ringA ball marker, a glove holder and a pen holderRain hood
1st. Callaway Hyper-Lite 3 Stand Bag
And occupying the top spot in our ranking with a weight of less than 3 pounds is the Callaway Hyper-Lite 3 Stand Bag. Check out the full review here.
The table below provides you a quick summary and comparison of the weights and price of the top 13 lightweight golf stand bags:
Note: *** - Price might be different depending on the merchant supplying the golf bag.
So that’s our ranking for the lightweight golf stand bags available in the market today. Hope we are able to provide you with a helpful information in your search for a lightweight golf bag.
In a similar note, check out our article for the top lightweight golf carry bags (those that do not have a stand) if you prefer to use carry bags rather than golf stand bags or if you are looking for a lightweight golf cart bag, check out here -> top 20 cart bags.
Which of The Top Lightweight Golf Bags Are The Most Popular? (Updated up to 25th April 2015)
In case you are wondering which of the top lightweight golf stand bags are the most popular and being purchased online by golfers, you are in for a treat! Check out below the ranking based on sales: (updated as of this writing!)
#1. Callaway Hyper-Lite 3 = 32.94% (gone up from 25.81% and still the most bought lightweight golf bag)
#2. Adidas adiZero = 29.41% (gone up from 16.13% and stayed not a too distant 2nd with HyperLite 3)
#3. Nike 2014 Sport Lite = 7.06% (went down from 16.13% and slid down to number 3)
#4. Ogio 2014 Nimbus = 5.88% (maintained its 4th ranking but dropped down from 6.45%)
#5. Ping 2014 L8 = 4.71% (went down from 12.9% and slid down to number 5)
#5. Sun Mountain 2014 Three 5 = 4.71% (Used to be ranked number 4 but is now tied with Ping 2014 L8 & TaylorMade MicroLite)
#5. TaylorMade Microlite 4.71% (This is the best mover of all in this update as it used to be in the bottom of the pack with 0% but is now tied with Ping 2014 L8 & MicroLite in 5th place. We won't be surprised at all if its ranking improves in the coming weeks)
#6. Titleist 2014 Ultra Lightweight = 3.53% (This has dropped down to 6th place now although the number of sales improved from 3.23% to 3.53%)
#7. Callaway Hyper-Lite 3.5 2.35% (Used to be ranked number 5 but is now in 7th place as sales dropped down to 2.35%)
#7. Nike Golf Vapor X 2.35% (Used to be ranked number 4 but is now tied in 7th place with HyperLite 3.5)
#8. Ping 2014 4 Series 1.18% (Dropped down from 5th place to 8th)
#8. Ogio 2014 Nebula 1.18% (Ogio Nebula is also a mover in this update. Used to be 0% but has now registered 1.18% and moved to 8th place; tied with the Ping 2014 4 Series).
So, as far as golfers are concerned, the Callaway Hyper-Lite 3 is still the most popular bag with almost 33% share of buyers. However, the Adidas adiZero golf stand bag is not that far behind with 29.41%. As far as the trend goes, we could see a neck-to-neck battle between these two bags in the coming weeks.
The TaylorMade Microlite is the most improved as far as the number of buyer shares is concerned. We would expect that it will continue to improve its ranking in the next coming weeks.
For reasons only buyers would know, the Titleist 2014 StaDry is not that popular at all and did not quite get any purchase as far as our listings is concerned. It remained as the only one that do not have a share of the buying golfers.
Top Lightweight Golf Bags Ranking (Based On Sales Up to 25th October 2015)
Below is the ranking of the top lightweight golf bags based on sales up to October 25, 2015:
Callaway Hyper-Lite 3 = 38.96% (up from 32.94%)Adidas adiZero = 17.53% (down from 29.41%)Nike 2015 Sport Lite & Ping 2014 L8 = 9.74% (up from 7.06% and 4.71% respectively)Sun Mountain Three 5 = 5.84% (up from 4.71%)Ogio Nimbus & Titleist Ultra Lightweight = 5.19% (Nimbus is down from 5.88% & Titleist Ultra is up from 3.53%)TaylorMade MicroLite = 3.25% (down from 4.71%)Nike Golf Vapor X, Callaway HyperLite 3.5 & Ping 4 Series = 1.30% (only Ping 4 is up from 1.18%, the former two are down from their previous rank)Ogio Nebula = 0.65% (down from 1.18$)
Still going pretty strong is the Callaway Hyper-Lite 3; it is now more than 20% ahead of the Adidas adiZero stand bag which means golfers preferred they HyperLite more than the adiZero.
Different golfers have different preferences however, if something is very popular with most of them, then it would mean that the product is really worth it. The choice is up to you ---- choose well!
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