Titleist are one of the most popular and well-respected brands in golf. Titleist continues to deliver high-end equipment in everything from best golf clubs to the best golf bags. Some of the best drivers, the best irons and the best wedges in golf are made by Titleist, so best believe they know how to make a good bag too.
A good golf setup should begin with a good golf bag - something that should provide you with the necessary storage, comfort and ergonomics to suit what you look for in a golf bag.
Titleist make a range of different golf bags, from lightweight carry bags to heavier cart bags, but which ones stand out from the crowd? Well, the Golf Monthly team has reviewed and tested them and have selected our favorites below to help you make the right choice when selecting your next bag.
If you're not a Titleist fan, be sure you check out some of our other bag guides from other brands—such as the best TaylorMade golf bags, best Sun Mountain golf bags, or the best Callaway golf bags.
The Quick List
The StaDry is one of the best golf bags on the market, providing style with the versatility and robustness of the best stand bags available.
The Players 4 Carbon stand bag provides decent storage but excellent comfort due to it's lightweight stand and comfortable double strap.
The Titliest Hybrid 14 offers a great middle ground for players who want a lightweight bag to carry but don't want to sacrifice any storage space.
Another premium bag from Titleist, the Players 4 Plus StaDry is lightweight, spacious and keep your equipment and accessories dry when the rain rolls in.
Another lightweight, waterproof option, the double strap system on the Players 4 StaDry provides comfort while there is plenty of storage for on-course luggage.
The Cart 14 weighs just 2.5kg, which is remarkable for a cart bag. It's lightweight and has all of the storage you need for 18 holes.
The star of the show here is the waterproof protection whilst it also offers generous storage, lightweight feel, and for a cart bag it looks pretty good as well.
The modest price on the Titleist Premium carry bag doesn't mean it lacks performance and should be considered heavily if you're looking for a backup.
A very solid and reliable golf travel cover with an air of quality that allows you to fly with confidence knowing your clubs and gear are safe and secure.
Best Titleist Golf Bags
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Stand Bags
The Titleist Players 5 StaDry Stand Bag is part of a stylish, robust and reliable range of golf bags and we think this stands out as one the best golf stand bags that money can buy.
The Players 5 StaDry now has a new five-way top to increase organization and accessibility. The premium feel is enhanced by high-quality YKK zippers, a sharpie holder and two cooler pouches for beverages you bring out onto the course. The ball pocket is also very spacious.
We tested this bag over 10 rounds of golf and were blown away by the comfort on offer. The bag is simple in the best way, dispersing weight beautifully and boosting our levels of comfort.
Aesthetically, the Players 5 StaDry bag is smart yet relatively simple. We tested the black with red trim option, but there are three other color options if that doesn’t float your boat.
- Read our full Titleist Players 5 StaDry Stand Bag Review
Titleist Players 4 Carbon Stand Bag
The first thing you'll notice about the Titleist Players 4 Carbon Lightweight is, maybe unsurprisingly given the name, how lightweight it feels. It weighs less than 3lbs and we think it fits in with some of the best stand bags after testing.
The carbon fibre legs and an ultra-lightweight construction help make it feel like a feather on your back. It's a little more expensive than the regular Players 4 Stand Bag, but the extra cost is worth it considering it's more than a full pound lighter.
The four-way cuff helps organise your clubs in the bag, while it sits nice and squarely on your shoulders through the comfy and easy-to-use straps.
Six pockets give reasonable storage but it's definitely not designed to be taken to to Open Qualifying—this is a bag for regular golfing. Overall, we think this is one of the most functional Titleist Golf Bags, a great choice for those seeking a lightweight but robust carry bag that will accommodate enough kit for a standard day on the course.
- Read our full Titleist Players 4 Carbon Stand Bag Review
Titleist Hybrid 14 Stand Bag
It can be difficult to find the balance between a lightweight and spacious golf bag.
Titleist Hybrid 14 stand bag finds that balance pretty well...
As a hybrid bag - one that looks to combine lightweight ease of carry with spacious pockets for carrying course luggage, this bag performs really well both on your back and on a trolley. The 14-way divider caught our eye in testing, as did the space in the main double pockets for any waterproofs or other clothing items you need to bring with you on the course. There's plenty of storage, with nine pockets in total around the bag.
Weighing in around 6.1lbs, or 2.8kg, the Hybrid 14 arguably favours space over weight. We found the bag had more than enough pockets which were a good size and well positioned.
The double strap system helps deal with a slightly heavy bag though, and despite it being the most padded strapping available on the market, it does well to absorb less moisture when the weather takes a turn for the worse.
- Read our full Titleist Hybrid 14 Stand Bag Review
Titleist Players 4 Plus StaDry Stand Bag
Looks do count for something... the best Titleist golf bags always look great and this Players model is no exception.
We'd argue that the Players model is one of, if not the best looking Titleist golf bag.
The looks match performance as well, with sealed zippers helping with waterproofing and a wide stance on the lightweight legs helps provide stability for when you have to set your bag down on uneven turf.
We loved the storage options during testing, including a massive pocket for golf balls and tees. The four way divider helps keep your clubs organised and there are five pockets jotted around the bag for storing accessories, liquids, valuable and your range finder.
But what really stood out to us was lightweight the stand bag is, weighing just 1.95kg. Not only does the weight make this extremely comfortable to carry but, it moves the weight around evenly.
They can even be easily detached if you opt to use a cart, making it one of the best golf stand bags and best waterproof golf bags available.
- Read our full Titleist Players 4 Plus StaDry Stand Bag Review
Titleist Players 4 StaDry Stand Bag
The technology of lightweight bags can sometimes be forgotten once all of your clubs are in the bag, ultimately providing the weight to weigh it down. Much to our delight in testing, the Players 4 StaDry Stand Bag is so lightweight that you'll still have that feeling with 14 clubs on your back.
For that reason, it's one of the best lightweight golf bags we've tested.
To put the Players 4 StaDry to the test, we loaded the bag up with clubs, balls, accessories the best waterproof gear and still felt the weight to manageable to carry. Of course, the double strap design helps with this by spreading weight across your shoulders. Finding the right strap configuration for optimal comfort and weight distribution was easy—thanks to the adjustment guide included in the bag.
There's storage galore and we loved the drinks bottle holder, the velcro strip for us to stick our golf glove and the velour club divider to help keep our clubs organised and avoid the rubbing and scratching against each other during rounds.
The only critique of this bag is that it might be too light as it fell over a few times during our testing procedures.
It goes without saying, the StaDry certainly stays dry and is fully waterproof with the same seam-sealed zips you find on all of the best waterproof golf bags. We love the colorways and think this is a incredibly versatile bag and definitely one of best golf bags for women too.
- Read our full Titleist Players 4 StaDry Stand Bag Review
Cart Bags
Somehow, given it's size and the amount of storage available, the Titleist Cart 14 Lightweight only weighs 2.5kg.
We were surprised to learn this and had our doubts before testing, but it really does feel that light. The 14-way divider keeps your clubs separated and organised, while the large putter well can keep your putter ready to go. The grab handle is sturdy and easy to use when you're moving this bag from your car onto your trolley or vice versa.
11 pockets are provided, with two big enough to comfortably fit a number of items of clothing. There's also dedicated pockets for accessories, valuables and golf balls which are all really accessible.
Overall, this is a practical, robust and supremely lightweight bag that’s well worth considering if you’re in the market for a new cart or trolley bag.
Titleist 14 StaDry Cart Bag
The Titleist StaDry remains a popular bag and for good reasons too...
As mentioned already, there's a reason StaDry bags are so popular. This cart bag will keep all your equipment and accessories bone dry no matter the weather thanks to the waterproof fabric and seam-sealed zips.
It also offers excellent, managed storage with a 14-way top divider plus dedicated putter well. There are also seven generous pockets, with the large apparel pockets and spaces for accessories and valuables a particular stand out.
This bag sits very nicely on your trolley, but importantly distributes weight well so it doesn't slide about half way through your round. It weighs just 2.7kg and is easy to lift out of a car and onto a trolley thanks to the well-designed grab handles. As such, we also included it in our best golf cart bags list. Not a fan of Titleist? Check out our best waterproof golf bags list.
Pencil Bags
At just 1kg, the Titleist Premium Carry Bag is certainly a contender for the best lightweight golf bags. It's just perfect for a quick summer round or nine holes in the evening.
We found hitting the fairways with a pencil bag like this feels great. There comes a sense of freedom with a bag this light, it almost feels old-fashioned to simply set it on the ground beside your ball and swing away before effortlessly throwing it back over your shoulder as you make your way to the green. If you're worried about the bag getting muddy or wet, don't worry, because the mini-stand legs help prevent this.
In terms of kit and technology, this bag lags way behind others on this list, but that's not what pencil bags are made for. They're made for lightweight simplicity and flexibility. Even if you wanted a backup golf bag, say for the winter, this is an awesome option.
- Read our full Titleist Premium Carry Bag Review
Travel Bags
If there's one place NOT to cut corners on when buying golf equipment, it's with a travel bag. Travelling abroad with clubs can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially when you've spent your hard-earned cash on your clubs. Investing in the best golf luggage possible to relieve some of this stress.
We were impressed with the protection and quality the Players Travel Cover offered during our testing. The main compartment is 51" x 15" x 18.5" and housed the golf bag perfectly with plenty of room for the best golf accessories. For added security, the bag comes with a handy strap on the inside that'll hold your clubs in place. You could definitely fit one of the best golf cart bags inside too.
The bag has a premium feel with skate wheels that provide smooth sailing as you drag it behind you in the airport. The handle is easy to hold and pull, too. There is only one colorway, which may upset a few, but this is also a bag you're only going to wheel through the airport so how flashy do you need it to be!?
- Read our full Titleist Players Travel Cover Review
How we test golf bags
When it comes to the best golf bags, let alone ones from specific brands like Titleist, we take the testing process very seriously.
We pride ourselves in our reviews because they are made by golfers, for golfers. We know what to look for with certain items, and also what we don't want to see...
No brand can 'buy' a good review. Instead, we take it through our seasoned testing programme to determine what we like and don't like about it so we give our honest opinions to you, the reader.
As far as our methodology goes, we review all products properly, which means we have used each and every feature. For example, if the valuables pocket claims to be waterproof, we pour water on it to find out.
How to choose a new golf bag
There are several key factors to consider when thinking about buying a golf bag and we have gone into those below...
Bag Type - Put simply what kind of bag do you want? Do you want a stand bag? Or a cart model? Or perhaps a pencil model? All of these types of bag have their positives and negatives and you should think about what you think is important to your golf.
Stand bags tend to be more lightweight but have less storage than bigger cart bags, thus requiring more effort to use seeing as they are on your back. Decide precisely what type of golf bag you want before beginning your search. However, that being said there are several stand bags above that can also be used on golf carts as well so maybe that is a way of killing two birds with one stone.
Cart bags tend to be larger and therefore offer more storage, whilst they are usually designed specifically for carts as well. The main negative is they are just bulkier and have to be taken off the cart before and after the round, whereas stand bags offer a bit more freedom.
Pencil bags are the lightest and most simple option. They'll often lack storage and likely won't have a proper stand, but the ease of use is night and day compared to stand and cart bags.
Storage - If you need to bring accessories onto the course, it's best to have a bag in which you can store them.
Whether this is extra layers of clothing, waterproofs or simply a few bottle of water, some bags provide better storage than other in relation to these items. Have a think about what you typically bring onto the course during your average round and make sure a bag you have your eye on can hold these items for you.
Waterproofing - If you live in the Arizona desert, chances are you won't have to consider this one. If you live on the west coast of Ireland, we highly recommend getting a waterproof golf bag! There's little worse than pulling out a club from your bag that has a damp grip or even your valuables being damaged out on the course.
Weight - Are you going to carry your bag? If so, keep and eye on the weight. Older carry bags used to weigh and tonne and were totally uncomfortable and boxy on your back - this is no longer the case.
Even cart bags come in lightweight options now, but make sure you aren't compromising on storage as a result!
Looks - Some golf bags offer a range of different designs and colors while others keep it pretty vanilla and offer the basic black or grey colorways. if you want to add a bit of flash to your game, take a look at what colors or designs your desired bag has before making a decision.
Budget - Our final factor to consider is of course price. There are golf bags at every single price point so if you want to go for a premium cart model you can, or if you want a cheap stand bag you can also do that too.
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