Sun Mountain Cart Bags New for 2015

Sun Mountain C-130

For 2015, Sun Mountain is expanding its collection of top-selling C-130 golf cart bags to include three different models: a stand bag, a version with a 7-way divided top, and the standard 14-way divided top.

All versions of the C-130 are designed to work optimally on a riding cart. Features in common across all C-130 models include the reverse-orientation top and the three utility handles integrated into the top that offer multiple hand-holds for picking the bag up. Each model also has a cart-strap tunnel which allows the cart strap to pass through the bag and not block access to any of the bag’s pockets or crush any of the pockets’ contents.

The C-130S stand bag is for cart-golfers who like to carry their bag to the practice range and enjoy the convenience of the stand. The C-130 7-way has a seven-way divided top for those who don’t care for the individual club dividers. And, the C-130 14-way is the traditional version of the C-130 for golfers who prefer the individual, club-divided top.

One of the hallmarks of the C-130 is pocket space. All models of the C-130 feature two full-length clothing pockets, two velour-lined valuables pockets (including one sized for a rangefinder), a beverage pocket, and several additional pockets for balls and tees and other accessories. C-130 7-way and 14-way also offer an integrated putter well.

All three models are in stores now at $239 for the C-130S stand bag and $229 for the C-130 7-way and 14-way.  Call 800-227-9224 or visit www.sunmountain.com to find your nearest retailer.

Among many other books, Dave Donelson is the author of Weird Golf: 18 tales of fantastic, horrific, scientifically impossible, and morally reprehensible golf

Sun Mountain Helps Us Walking Golfers

Sun Mountain’s newest lightweight golf stand bag is the Front 9, which harkens back some 30 years to the name of one of the company's first bags.  Front 9 is a compact, lightweight stand bag for the walking golfer. Efficiently-sized, yet big enough to carry a full set of clubs, a handful of balls and a rain suit (what more do you need?), Front 9 has a new 8.5” oval top with a flared opening. Front 9 has three, full-length club dividers, six pockets, and uses the X-Strap® Dual Strap System. Front 9 is available now in men’s and women’s styles with a retail price of $169.99.

Weighing only 3.8 lbs., Front 9 is extremely lightweight. Yet, with the newly designed 8.5” oval top, the bag can easily accommodate a full set of 14 clubs. Add in the latest innovation of a flared opening and getting the clubs in and out of the bag is a cinch. Front 9 also incorporates the Sun Mountain-invented, now industry-standard, integrated lift assist handle to make picking the bag up and setting it down easier than ever.

One could call the bag “small”, but that might leave the wrong impression. Efficiently sized is maybe the better description since along with holding a full set of clubs, Front 9 offers six pockets including a beverage pouch, velour-lined valuables pocket, full-length clothing pocket and accessory pockets.

Front 9 incorporates the Sun Mountain X-Strap® Dual Strap System which provides a balanced, easy carry and works well as a double strap, or as a single strap for those shorter carries.

Front 9 includes all of the advancements one expects from a Sun Mountain golf bag: patented roller bottom leg mechanism, high-tensile aluminum legs, full-length club dividers, lumbar support hip pad, umbrella attachment, towel holder, top-mounted leg mechanism for added stability, pen holder, leg lock system so it’s easier to use on riding carts, and a coordinating rainhood.

Among many other books, Dave Donelson is the author of Weird Golf: 18 tales of fantastic, horrific, scientifically impossible, and morally reprehensible golf

Sun Mountain Expands Popular H2NO Bags in U.S.

Sun Mountain has expanded the H2NO collection of bags to include cart bags and carry bags for 2014, with selections available now from your favorite golf retailer. First introduced in 2007, the H2NO bags are constructed with waterproof fabric, taped seams, and waterproof zippers. Prices range from $259 to $289.

Sun Mountain’s most popular bag in Europe, the H2NO carry bags feature tops with integrated handles for ease in picking up and setting down, a top-molded stand attachment for stability, Sun Mountain’s proprietary E-Z Fit Dual Strap System for a balanced carry across both shoulders, patented Roller-Bottom stand mechanism for easy leg activation, and for those rounds that you ride, H2NO stand bags feature leg lock straps and a cart-friendly bottom that will fit into a cart’s bag well.

H2NO carry bags feature ample storage space, too, including a full-length clothing pocket, a velour-lined valuables pocket, and multiple accessory pockets.

The 2014 collection of waterproof carry bags includes the H2NO Lite ($259), H2NO Ultra Lite ($229) and the H2NO Staff.

The H2NO Cart bag features a larger diameter, individual club-divided top, and waterproof pockets to include two full-length clothing pockets, multiple accessory pockets and a velour-lined valuables pocket ($289).

The waterproof pockets and rain hood on the H2NO bags feature the same waterproof construction as Sun Mountain’s line of rainwear to include waterproof fabric, taped seams, and YKK^® waterproof zippers. The extra technology required to make a bag waterproof will come in handy for golfers who carry items like cigars, mobile phones, and range-finders. Additionally, when used with the matching rain hood the waterproof protection of the H2NO bags extends to the clubs

Among many other books, Dave Donelson is the author of Weird Golf: 18 tales of fantastic, horrific, scientifically impossible, and morally reprehensible golf

More Father's Day Gift Ideas

If Dad likes to walk when he plays golf, the TriSwivel push cart from Bag Boy is perfect for his game. The push cart features a front wheel that swivels 360 degrees for effortless maneuverability on the course. The swivel wheel can be locked in place by engaging the remote Swivel Lock Out when walking hills or long distances. The TriSwivel is fully loaded with golfer-friendly features. The cart has a one-step handle adjustment, handle mounted parking brake, oversized storage bag, scorecard, umbrella and integrated beverage holders and is cart bag and stand bag compatible with upper bag bracket. The TriSwivel has oversized wheels that roll easily through the grass. The simple three-step folding process allows for compact storage. The TriSwivel is available in four colors for a suggested retail of $269.95.

If Dad walks and carries his bag, the GO-LITE 14 stand bag from Datrek is perfect. The sleek design of the GO-LITE 14 stand bag weighs only 5 pounds, making toting the bag easy. Made of durable nylon material, the GO-LITE 14 features a 14-way mesh-padded top with full-length individual dividers and an ergonomic handle integrated into the top. There is ample storage room with five pockets, including a large garment pocket, fleece-lined valuables pocket, insulated beverage sleeve and an ove rsized ball pocket. The GO-LITE 14 has a padded double shoulder strap to make walking and carrying easy and comfortable. An additional feature of the GO-LITE 14 stand bag is a cart-friendly base, adaptable for push carts and riding carts. GO-Lite is available in six color patterns for a suggested retail of $149.99. If Dad likes to ride or use a push cart, the sporty looking F-15 cart bag is a good choice. The F-15 cart bag features a 15-way top with an integrated oversized putter well, full-length dividers and soft grip handles for easy loading. Made of durable nylon fabric, there is also ample storage room for all of Dad's belongings with 10 pockets that are all easily accessible when the bag is on the cart. The F-15 cart bag comes in five colors with a suggested retail of $199.95.

Every golfing Dad loves the movie Caddyshack and Devant Sport Towels has a series of Caddyshack towels that Dad would love to sport on his golf bag. Devant, known in the golf industry for its high quality towels and innovative designs, has taken two of renowned pop culture artist David O'Keefe's famous paintings from Caddyshack, Bushwood - A Tribute to Caddyshack (pictured left) and A Cinderella Story (pictured right) - and showcases them on Devant's popular Hi Def Edge™ towel. The Caddyshack artwork is reproduced in a high definition image on the 16-x-25 inch terry cloth towel. Devant is the only company that uses a patented Image Dye™ process to produce the highest quality image on a towel. The process produces a sharp image of a piece of artwork or photograph while keeping the towel soft and fully functional.      The Hi Def Edge™ towels feature a Lock Clip™ solid brass attachment for use on golf bag or cart. The towels are sold at golf retailers for a suggested retail of $24.95.

Orlimar has introduced a new line of milled face putters that will help Dad lower his scores this season. The putters are made from 304 stainless steel, and each features a dee p milled face for a soft, consistent roll every time. Also the putters have two 5-gram heel and toe weights to help with stability on off-center hits. There is a series of five putters available. Montego is a large mallet with three dimensional circles that aid in the proper stance and alignment; Miramar is a triangle shaped mallet with a center alignment line; Malibu is a toe-downed flanged mallet that is a 3-bend, heel-shafted putter; Manly is mid-mallet belly putter that comes in 41 or 43 inches; and Makena (pictured right) is a classic toe-down blade putter with a plumber-neck hosel. The suggested retail of the Orlimar milled-faced putters are $149.

Among many other books, Dave Donelson is the author of Weird Golf: 18 tales of fantastic, horrific, scientifically impossible, and morally reprehensible golf

More Mom Golf Stuff

It's about time you got Mom a golf gift she can enjoy, isn't it? The new Datrek D-Lite cart bag features a number of design elements that are combined with a sophisticated look to provide Mom a golf bag that is functional and stylish on the course.

The D-Lite cart bag features a 9.5 mesh-padded, 14-way top with full-length individual dividers and a top that has a velour lined putter well. Made of durable nylon material, the D-Lite offers plenty of storage with six pockets including an insulated cooler pocket and a deluxe fleece-lined valuables pocket. The D-Lite weighs only 4.5 pounds and has two lift assist handles to make it easy to lift in and out of the trunk. 

The D-Lite cart bag is available in five colorways - deep purple/silver/white, tangerine/silver/white, lime green/silver/white, black/bright pink and black/turquoise. Suggested retail of $159.95. www.datrek.com.

Mom would look great walking down the fairway in her new GoBe golf shoes. GoBe's two styles for women - Elite and Spirit combine fashion with performance and comfort. GoBe's innovative, patent-pending Talon™ tread sole design allows for superior traction on the course without the need for cleats for a "go anywhere" design.
   

The Elite and Spirit features a PurTEC upper, a European last, and a dual density removable GoBe Dry™ sock liner that has anti-microbial and anti-odor properties to keep the foot cool, dry and fresh. The Elite and Spirit are available in 4 colorways. Suggested retail of $139. www.gobegolf.com.

If Mom wants to start playing or if she plays and is looking for a performance set of graphite clubs at a great value, Orlimar's Black Opal Combo set is an ideal choice. The stylish 15-piece combo deluxe set comes with a 12.5-degree titanium driver with a 460cc head size, a stainless low profile 17-degree 3 wood and two hybrid irons - 5 and 6. The wide sole, low center of gravity cavity-backed 7, 8, 9, PW and SW irons are designed to help get the ball up in the air and the distance gaps are engineered for excellent control. The set also comes with and a matching blade flanged putter. 

The entire set of woods, hybrids and irons feature Orlimar's lightweight graphite Litespeed shafts to help generate swing speed resulting in more distance. The set also come with a cart bag.  Suggested retail is $499. www.orlimar.com.

Among many other books, Dave Donelson is the author of Weird Golf: 18 tales of fantastic, horrific, scientifically impossible, and morally reprehensible golf