Titleist Players 4 StaDry Stand Bag Review
Our women’s tester Carly Frost examines the features and functionality of this waterproof stand bag.
A super lightweight carry bag that is perfect for year-round use as it’s waterproof. The double strap system makes it comfortable to carry and there’s plenty of storage for all your gear.
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Incredibly lightweight weighing under 4 pounds
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Double strap for a comfortable carry
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It’s so lightweight it gets blown over in the wind
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There are very few golf bags that I find light enough to carry a full set of clubs in, yet this is definitely one of the best lightweight golf bags I've ever carried. Weighing in at under four pounds, the Titleist Players 4 StaDry stand bag feels like a feather to lift and even when loaded with clubs, balls, accessories and the best waterproof gear the weight is more than manageable on your back.
The double strap design undoubtedly lessens the burden by evenly distributing weight across your shoulders. It was also very easy to adjust the strap length to raise the bag higher up my back as there was a handy adjustment guide tucked inside the bag to show me what straps to pull to shorten it and balance the weight.
The legs are made from a high-grade aluminum that is strong and helps it stand up stable, even on a sloping lie as you would expect from the best golf stand bags. The fact that they are super lightweight however, does mean that your bag can get blown over in a strong gust on a windy day quite easily, so that's something to be aware of but that is the trade off for having a bag that is much less of a burden to carry.
As the name suggests, the StaDry is fully waterproof, with the kind of seam-sealed zips you find on all of the best waterproof golf bags to ensure that not a drop of rainwater seeps inside, protecting your grips from getting slippery even on a very wet day.
There are pockets galore, plenty big enough for extra clothing, rolled up waterproofs and snacks, plus a few nice added extra features like the drinks bottle holder and a place to velcro your golf glove to if you take it off to putt. All of this, plus a velour club divider section to stop your shafts getting damaged, adds up to making this a very versatile carry bag indeed and it is certainly one of the best golf bags for women.
It was pleasing to see that there are a rainbow of color choices on offer, so there is something for every taste. Colors available include Orchid/White/Iris, Black/Red, Black, Navy, Dark Red/Grey/Black, Royal/Navy/Grey, Navy/White/Red, Charcoal/Candy/Black, Grey/Green/Graphite, Grey/Graphite, Marble/Vintage Blue, Olympic/Marble/Bonfire, Baltic/Black.
In my opinion everyone should own one of these Titleist Players 4 StaDry stand bags, even if you only use it for holiday golf, it’s a brilliant bag.
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Carly Frost is one of the golf industry’s best-known female writers, having worked for golf magazines for over 20 years. As a consistent three-handicapper who plays competitive club golf at Parkstone and the Isle of Purbeck courses in Dorset every week, Carly is well-versed in what lady golfers love. Her passion for golf and skill at writing combine to give her an unbeatable insight into the ladies game.
Carly’s role at Golf Monthly is to help deliver thorough and accurate ladies equipment reviews, buying advice and comparisons to help you find exactly what you are looking for. So whether it’s the latest driver, set of irons, golf ball, pair of shoes or even an outfit, Carly will help you decide what to buy. Over the years she has been fortunate to play some of the greatest courses in the world, ranking Sea Island, Georgia, USA, among her favourite golf resorts. Carly's aptly-named son Hogan is already hitting the ball as far as mum and will undoubtedly be a name to watch out for in the future. Carly is a keen competitor and her list of golfing achievements are vast. She is a former winner of the South West of England Ladies Intermediate Championship, a three-time winner of the European Media Masters and she once beat an entire start-sheet of men to the title of Times Corporate World Golf Champion. She has played for both the Dorset and Surrey County Ladies first teams and is known for her excellent track record at matchplay.
Carly holds the ladies course record (68) at her home club Parkstone and her lowest competition round (seven-under-par 65) was carded in the pro-am of the Irish Ladies Open at Killeen Castle, playing alongside Solheim Cup superstar Anna Nordqvist. Although her current handicap index has crept up to 3.7 since Covid she has her sights firmly set on achieving that elusive scratch handicap and hopefully playing for her country when she’s 50.
Carly’s current What's In The Bag?
Driver: Callaway Epic Max, 10.5°
Fairway wood: TaylorMade SIM2, 15°
Hybrids: Titleist TS2, 19°, 21°, 24°
Irons: Mizuno JPX900, 5-PW
Wedges: Cleveland RTX, 52°, 56° and 58°
Putter: Scotty Cameron Futura X5
Ball: 2021 Callaway Ladies SuperSoft
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