OGIO Shadow Stand Bag Review
What performance can you expect from the ultra premium OGIO Shadow stand Bag? Sam De’Ath finds out
Premium in looks and construction, the OGIO Shadow stand bag is a lightweight synthetic leather golf bag that will please the eye of the golfing purist and the four color options mean there is a style for everyone
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Impressive premium look and feel
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Lightweight for a synthetic leather bag
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Extremely comfortable to carry
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Large side pocket could do with more space
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Over the past year or so OGIO has been known for their rather bold and colorful patterns on both some of the best golf travel bags as well as their stand bag collection such as the All Elements and Fuse stand bags. While some may love the extravagant designs such as those with donuts and bananas on them, I guess you could say I’m more of a golfing traditionalist in the sense that I love functionality mixed with classic design and so I couldn’t have been more pleased when I first laid eyes on the new OGIO shadow stand bag.
The OGIO shadow stand bag should ironically be anything but in the shadows and more thrust into the limelight thanks to its sleek, modern design blended with a classic, timeless aesthetic. This luxury bag oozes class and shelf appeal, like a Ferrari of the golfing world. It is constructed with premium synthetic leather, premium stitched handles and carbon fiber legs that are every bit as strong and sturdy as they sound.
One really nifty feature on this bag that is present on other OGIO bags is the Fit Disk technology which automatically adjusts the straps to level out the bag when picked up onto your shoulders although these can also be adjusted manually for the perfect fit. The straps themselves were some of the most comfortable on any of the best stand bags I have tested thanks to plenty of soft padding.
Alongside the comfortable straps, this bag features a perforated moulded hip pad which is extremely soft for comfort and breathable to stop your back sweating on hotter days. I’m someone who loves to walk and carry my bag so this is extremely important to me. For those purchasing this bag in the US, the bag will actually come fitted with one single strap, perfect for caddies or popping out for 9 holes, although there will be a second strap in the largest side pocket with a waterproof hood.
There are nine pockets on this stand bag, albeit that includes two elasticated mesh pockets, ideal for drinks bottles. While the construction of the bag is superb, fairly lightweight and comfortable to carry, the pockets really don’t offer too much space. There are plenty of small pockets including two magnetic pockets, ideal for tees, balls and valuables but the larger pocket was barely big enough to carry my sweater. Something worth considering if you play in all weather conditions and may look to carry a rain jacket or trousers.
Overall the OGIO shadow stand bag looks and feels extremely premium all while offering great performance when carrying it on the golf course. It’s actually a bag that reminds me a lot of the Vessel Player IV Pro DXR stand bag but actually retails a little cheaper at $379/£369, so if you’ve been thinking about purchasing one of those, I highly encourage you to think about this new offering from OGIO.
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Sam has worked in the golf industry for 12 years, offering advice on equipment to all levels of golfers. Sam heads up any content around fairway woods, hybrids, wedges and golf balls but also writes about other equipment from time to time. Sam graduated from Webber International University in 2017 with a BSc Marketing Management degree while playing collegiate golf. His experience of playing professionally on both the EuroPro Tour and Clutch Pro Tour, alongside his golf retail history, means Sam has extensive knowledge of golf equipment and what works for different types of golfer.
Sam’s current What’s In The Bag?
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke TD, 9°
Fairway Wood: Titleist TRS2, 13°
Driving Iron: Titleist U505 17°
Irons: Ping Blueprint T 4-PW
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM10, 50°, 54°, 60°
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
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