| Are you looking to get some more exercise while | | | | that they are also light as possible. Again, the |
| you are playing golf? Many golfers do this by | | | | current light-weight stand bags weigh give or take |
| using a carry bags or stand golf bags. As the | | | | three and a half pounds. Today ballistic nylon, rich |
| number of walking rounds increase, golf stand | | | | polyesters as well as woven twills are the |
| bags are the majority of all of golf bag sales. | | | | materials being used to satisfy the consumer. |
| Over the past few years, the manufacturers | | | | PGA Professional Stuart Lambert states "Today |
| have been able to use different materials for the | | | | the manufacturers are not only looking for new |
| bags as well as to develop better bag strap | | | | fabrics to please their customers. In addition, you |
| technology to make many light weight stand bags. | | | | will see better systems to divide your clubs and |
| Today, many of the total weight of these light | | | | to make it easier to get golf clubs in and out of |
| weight golf carry bags are around three and a | | | | stand golf bags." |
| half pounds. | | | | Depending on what part of the country and how |
| In the late 70's, nylon was first used to make | | | | often you have the opportunity to play golf, most |
| carry bags lighter than their predecessors. Not | | | | golfers are in the market every three to four |
| long after, Sun Mountain Sports introduced the | | | | years for a new golf carry bag. Options to |
| Eclipse model. The eclipse model was special | | | | consider for your next golf bag would include: |
| because it was the first bag that you could carry | | | | full-length dividers, pocket configuration, weight |
| with a stand. When the golf bag is placed on the | | | | and price range. |
| ground, spring activated legs would pop out and | | | | Advice from Stuart Lambert includes "While trying |
| into place to support the bag. In 1996 and 1997, | | | | the golf bag on in the store, place a set of irons |
| the sales of golf stand bags increased by forty | | | | and a couple of woods into the bag. In addition, |
| five percent and have basically made a stand on | | | | do not be shy and adjust the straps to fit your |
| all carry bags standard equipment. | | | | body. This will give you the true feel of the actual |
| Although the consumer wants their golf bag to be | | | | weight that you will be carrying while on the golf |
| durable and fashionable, they are also demanding | | | | course. |