The ifrothgolf review
This is Sun Mountain's smallest and lightest full-feature carry bag, built for golfers who walk and want the weight off their back. It tips in at around 1.3kg yet still gives you a proper 9-inch 4-way top with full-length dividers, six pockets and carbon fibre legs. The X-Strap dual harness is the same comfort-first system Sun Mountain puts on its bigger bags, so it sits and balances like a grown-up carry bag rather than a featherweight afterthought.
What's great
It is genuinely light, and you feel it on the back nine when your legs are tired and your playing partners are leaning on their trolleys. The strap system is the standout: it spreads the load evenly, comes on and off cleanly, and you can run it as a single strap for the quick nine. The 4-way top with full-length dividers means clubs do not tangle, and the velour valuables pocket and full-length apparel pocket are more storage than a bag this size has any right to carry. Build quality is the usual Sun Mountain standard, and the legs deploy reliably on uneven lies.
Worth knowing
Light means compromise. The 9-inch top is snug if you carry a chunky 14-club set with oversized grips, and the four full-length dividers can feel tight when the bag is loaded. Pocket volume is decent for the class but it is not a cart-bag, so if you hoard waterproofs, snacks and three dozen balls you will run out of room. There is no dedicated cooler-lined pocket, just a beverage pouch. And it is not cheap for a carry bag, so if you mostly ride a buggy or push a trolley you are paying a premium for weight saving you will not feel.
The verdict
If you walk and carry, this is about as good as a lightweight bag gets without going full minimalist. You give up a bit of capacity and pay a bit more than the average carry bag, but the weight saving and the strap comfort are the real deal. Trolley and buggy golfers should look at something roomier and cheaper. Carriers, this earns its keep.
