Golf Equipment Guide - How to Choose a Trolley Bag

Nov. 14, 2008 - PRLog -- More and more golfers are heading towards trolleys and trolley bags than ever before. Why? Studies have shown that a huge amount of energy is used if you carry a bag resulting in less energy for playing the game. As people are now more competitive than they ever have been they want to save this extra energy for concentrating on their next shot. If people are lugging a bag around more energy is used meaning that they have less concentration on their game. Using a trolley saves energy however choosing the correct trolley bag is essential.

Part of golf is to be organised. A players concentration can be affected if they are busy searching for a tee or can’t find that spare ball when they have hit an OB! By having the correct trolley bag it can help organise your equipment giving more concentration to the game itself.  When looking for a bag it is essential to follow these key points:

Budget
Set a target in your mind about how much money you want to spend. Golf bags vary in price however low prices do not necessarily mean low quality. It is worth looking at factory direct companies like The Sports HQ (http://www.thesportshq.com) - by selling golf equipment, they cut out the middle man, and pass the savings onto the customer.


Dividers
Club dividers are very important in a golf bag as they can help organise the bag and keep the shafts of the clubs in perfect condition. Graphite shafts especially have a tendency of scuffing and as they are generally more expensive it can be disappointing to see them marked. The more dividers the better, 14 way divider bags are very helpful and come in a variety of different sizes and shapes.


Pockets
The size of the pockets on the bag is very important as many player’s carry a lot of equipment with them. The average golfer carries balls, tees, gloves, waterproofs, drinks, scorecard, plasters, sun block, hat, mittens etc etc so it is essential to have a the correct sized bag and pockets. Generally the larger bags will have larger pockets however beware of some brands as they do not supply enough pocket space.


Valuables Pocket
It is not always safe to leave your valuables in the club house so many players like to carry them around with them. However do you want your watch scratched when you put it in the bag? NO! Valuable pockets are ideal as they are soft meaning that there is no way they can get damaged. They are great for car keys, jewellery and mobile phones.


Cool Pocket
Golf is generally a summer sport and can occasional it does get warm during the British summer months. Many golf bags are now available with a cool pocket. This means it can keep you drink cold even when the sun is beating down on you.


Umbrella holder
As the weather is unpredictable many golfers opt for an umbrella. Some brands generally have just have a standard holder however some have a full length holder which protects all of the umbrella. These can be difficult to use when putting the umbrella in and out.


Rain hood
Rain hoods are essential in a trolley bag. If the bag comes without a hood, think about what you will do in the rain - your bag will fill with water, your clubs will become wet - steer clear of bags without a rain hood.

Product Recommendation
Many trolley bags are available to buy in store and online. The Sports HQ have a wide selection of trolley bags (see http://www.thesportshq.com/trolley-bags.aspx) at low factory direct. Be sure to check out the Confidence Pro Tour 14 Way Divider Bag, as well as the Palm Springs Trolley Bag - both are exceptionally high quality that would retail for much more in the stores.