5 Best Lightweight Golf Bags with Stands

The other day I was asked by a friend and co-golfer what I thought were the best lightweight golf bags with stands on the market. He preferred to still carry his clubs but was feeling a little worn by the end of the round so he wanted to lighten things up a little. I did some digging to give him these best options and decided to also pass them along to you…

I looked at a little more than 80 stand bags on the market today while coming up with my recommendations for the best lightweight golf bags with stands on the market. As a point of interest and comparison I thought it necessary to know exactly how much the average bag weighed. After a few quick calculations we have seen that the average weight of the 80 bags in consideration was 4.87 lbs.

So, my first decision was eliminating the bags above average from consideration since in the end he wanted a lightweight bag so this was what he was going to get. It was a competitive race but the Callaway Hyperlite Zero Double Strap Stand Bag came out as the winner and my pick as the best lightweight golf bag with a stand.

Our 5 top picks

Our Choice

Callaway will tell you the Hyperlite Zero uses their most technologically advanced materials, including carbon fiber legs, with our most comfortable strap, making this the best carry bag they’ve ever made and I would not argue. The bag weighs just under 3lbs using hyper light nylon material that despite its weight is extremely durable and keeps shape and structure. Its four-way top, with full length dividers, is able to carry fourteen clubs allowing the golfer a full set of options at his disposal.

The Hyper-Lite Zero comes with both one and two strap options but I preferred the comfort and stability of the second strap. It is priced in the premium range of the options but it delivers on the price to quality ratio so it is dollars well spent. This year’s lineup has 9 color options to choose from so everyone will find something that matches.

There is ample storage space with its 7 pockets and while not completely waterproof the Hyperlite Zero does come with a soft lined valuables pocket with waterproof zipper to keep your most important items safe and dry. The only thing I missed was an insulated pocket. On those hot days carrying my golf bag under the sun a good cold one is always appreciated.

All things considered the Callaway Hyperlite Zero sits deservedly atop of the best lightweight golf bags with stands list.

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Our Runner Up – the best lightweight golf bags with stands

It was a very close call for the runner up on the best lightweight golf bags with stands list. I decided the Datrek Trekker Ultra Lite Stand Bag, based on its price point, would capture the spot. This is a solid choice for the golfer looking to still buy one of the absolute lightest bags in the segment while keeping a few more dollars in his wallet.

Like our list winner the Trekker weighs 3 lbs and comes with a four-way top with full length dividers. While its 5 pockets are the fewest pockets of our recommended options it still offers ample space to bring along everything you need and its insulated cooler sleeve is a welcomed plus.

It has seven color options giving you enough options to find your match and has a comfortable double strap when coupled with its cushioned hip pad makes for a comfortable round of golf.

The Datrek Trekker is a solid choice and comes with everything you need on a golf course. It may not have the frills of some other models but it more than gets the job done while keeping the weight off your shoulder and in your wallet.

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Our Other Top Picks

Ranked 3rd

The Sun Mountain 3.5LS could have easily been our runner up. This year’s model has stepped it up a notch updating its body styling and adding a pouch pocket. It would be a light weight option everyone would be happy with

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Ranked 4th

For those Earth-friendly golfers the Wilson Staff – ECO Stand Golf Bag is made with material from with over 50 recycled plastic water bottles

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Ranked 5th

The all-new Players 4 StaDry™ Stand Bag delivers premium waterproof construction and plentiful storage, including a full-length apparel pocket, in a lightweight design at just under four pounds