The Best Cart Bags of 2018

By: Alex Picken | Tue 07 Aug 2018

As the game of golf continues to grow, so does the amount of equipment the average amateur golfer needs to carry in their golf bag. Choosing the right cart bag to comfortably carry all your equipment and safely protect your clubs is very important. Here is your 2018 gear guide of all new cart bags to help you decide which is best for you.

PowaKaddy Dri-Edition

The all-new PowaKaddy Dri Edition cart bag range features a hydrostatic rated fabric that is over four-times more waterproof than any other bags currently on the market.

Available in a variety of colours, the stylish PowaKaddy Dri-Edition cart bag is not only fashionable but it’s lightweight fabric makes the Dri-Edition cart bag very practical on the golf course. It’s standout feature however, is the incredible waterproof fabric that has been used by PowaKaddy, creating a cart bag worthy of withstanding the heaviest of rain showers.

Other features like the bag’s brilliant storage pockets (seven in total, including two large apparel pockets) and accessible handle and quick release straps makes carrying this lightweight cart bag full of golfing equipment very simple and easy for anyone.

To learn more about the PowaKaddy Dri-Edition, read our own Golfshake review of the new 2018 cart bag model from PowaKaddy.

Weight and Dimensions

Colours: Black/Yellow - Gunmetal/Black - Black/Red - Black/Blue - Black/Hot Pink
Weight: 2kg

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Motocaddy Pro Series

The new 2018 Pro Series cart bag range from Motocaddy provides a variety of bold and colourful designs, creating a stylish and unique cart bag design, full of special features benefiting all types of golfers.

Features include seven spacious pockets, a scorecard holder and external jumbo putter well compatible with the increasingly popular oversized grips. Other vital features like 14 full-length dividers, an internal umbrella sleeve, a multi-function accessory hook to hold a towel and DMD; plus, a detachable waterproof rain hood are all included in this latest Pro Series model.

For more information about all of Motocaddy’s cart bag ranges including the 2018 Pro Series model, click here.

Weight and Dimensions

Colours: Black/Blue - Black/Lime - Black/Red - Black/Orange
Weight: 3.80kg
Material: Premium PU
Dividers: 14 full length
Dimensions: 320mm (L) x 430mm (W) x 950mm (H)

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Titleist STADRY Deluxe

Titleist have always been one of the market leaders when it comes to creating the best golf bag designs, the STADRY deluxe cart bag from Titleist is no exception.

Made from Titleist’s unique STADRY material and supported by seam-sealed waterproof zippers, this cart bag is perfect for dealing with the harshest of weather conditions.

Available in three different colour options, you have the choice of picking which colour design is most suited to your taste.

With a variety of storage pockets (total of seven) and 14 full length dividers for golf clubs, the STADRY Deluxe includes essential storage facilities, whilst still being a lightweight and easy to carry cart bag if needed.

To learn more about the Titleist cart bag ranges, click here for more information.

Weight and Dimensions

Colours: Black/Red/White - Black/Soapstone/Red - Navy/Marina/Red
Weight: 2.9kg
Dividers: 14 full length dividers

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PING Traverse

The stylish, slim and manoeuvrable Traverse bag is the latest cart bag design from PING.

Available in over six different colours (including two new ladies options) the PING Traverse comes in a variety of styles to choose from, appealing to golfers of all genders and taste.

Other useful features include the fantastic storage facilities available. The PING Traverse includes 14 full length dividers, two large apparel pockets, and 10 other pockets which are always easily accessible thanks to the cart-strap pass-thru channel.

Weight and Dimensions

Colours: Black - Light Grey/Black/Canyon Copper - Black/Birdie Blue - Navy/White/Red - Navy/Red/White - Ladies Navy/White/Mint - Ladies White/Mint

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Mizuno Pro Cart

The Pro Cart is the latest cart bag from Mizuno and is one of the most professional looking cart bags on the market.

With a variety of storage space, the Pro Cart is perfect for fitting in all your golfing equipment safely and comfortable. With 14 dividers and an integrated putter well, your clubs will fit easily and be very well protected.

Other storage space features include nine pockets: one magnetic closure, one lined for valuables and one insulated drink pouch.

With a selection of colours available and added extras like rain hoods and a zip-off front embroidery panel, you have the ability to choose how your Mizuno Pro Cart will look.

Weight and Dimensions

Colours: Black or Staff
Dimensions: 95cm (H) x 36cm (L) x 44cm (W)

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TaylorMade Deluxe Cart Bag

Made from sophisticated PU material, the 2018 TaylorMade Deluxe cart bag is a sturdy and fashionable bag.

Constructed from durable and waterproof PU material, the Deluxe cart bag is ready to withstand even the toughest of conditions.

Other features include plenty of protected and secure storage facilities. Your golf clubs will all be well looked after in the 15 full length dividers covered with colour-coordinated air mesh, along with an independent and integrated extra-large putter well.

Weight and Dimensions

Colours: Black/Black
Black/Grey
White/Blue

GoKart Golf Bag

The GoKart golf bag is a lightweight mid-sized trolley bag, equipped with a variety of useful features that will make you the most organised golfer on the course.

Each GoKart golf bag is packed with storage resources including 14 full length club dividers, 10 pockets including; two large clothing pockets, a cool pocket, a dry pocket, a soft lined valuables pockets, large ball pocket plus external golf ball and tee storage, places to put your umbrella, pencil, and towel and a 5cm external putter well.

The bag has been designed innovatively and ergonomically to make life simple. There are grab handles top and bottom in exactly the right places. Loops on both sides to hang things on, as well as a Velcro square to stick your glove to. It also includes a snap on rain hood to help keep your clubs dry and face any weather condition.

Weight and Dimensions

Colours: Black/Green/Pink/Orange
Weight: 2.85kg

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Big Maxx Aqua Sport 2

The AQUA Sport 2 is the second generation of the brand’s most successful cart bag. The Sport 2 version offers a wide variety of new and improved features, most notable of which is the innovative Drop-Stop system that guarantees to be 100% waterproof. Even zips and seams are sealed and fully waterproof, making rounds in the rain no longer a problem with the Aqua Sport 2.

The bag also includes classic features like the 14-way full length dividers, umbrella well, easy access apparel pockets, 7 waterproof pockets, dedicated battery pocket and transparent internal rain cover.

The lightweight bag is equipped with easy carry handles and simple strap fix technology that means even carrying your cart bag for a few holes round the course won’t seem like such a struggle. Adapted to excel in all types of weather, the Aqua Sport 2 is the perfect cart bag for dealing with whatever conditions the golf course throws at you.

For more information about the Aqua Sport 2 or any other Big Maxx cart bags, click here.

Weight and Dimensions

Colours: White/Black/Orange - Silver/Cobalt - Yellow/White/Black - Petrol/Orange/Black - Red - Silver/Black/Navy - Charcoal/Black/Red - Charcoal/Fuchsia - Black
Weight: 2.4kg

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Stewart StaffPro Cart Bag

The most premium bag in the Stewart range, the StaffPro cart bag is one of the leading performers in the Stewart bag range.

The cart bags features include 14-full length pocket dividers, dedicated putter well, 9 strategically placed pockets, umbrella sleeve and a large rain hood. The different colour stylings combined with the breathable mesh fabric gives the cart bag a very appealing and lightweight look. The padded shoulder strap and easy carry handles actually makes the bag relatively comfortable to carry around the car-park or even the golf course.

Designed and manufactured in the heart of Gloucestershire, the Stewart StaffPro cart bag is a serious contender as one of the best cart bags currently available on the market.

Weight and Dimensions

Colours: White/Red - White/Green - White/Blue
Weight: 4.3kg (including rain hood and strap)

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Cobra’s King Ultradry Cart Bag

COBRA's KING Ultradry Cart bag excels when it comes to keeping all your golfing necessities dry and secure on course. Thanks to seven waterproof and seam-sealed zippered pockets you can be confident that the King Ultradry cart bag will keep all your golfing equipment dry throughout your future rounds.

Not only is the bag brilliantly waterproof, it also features a variety of useful storage resources and unique features. This includes, 15-way top with full length club dividers and external putter port, dual oversized apparel pockets with key clip, fleece lined valuables pocket, fleece lined range finder pocket and a cart strap pass-through which keeps the bag secure while still allowing pocket access.