The last time we tested the Titleist Players 4 Carbon stand bag was in 2022. I see many of the best Titleist golf bags dotted all over my home golf course, and I have heard anecdotally about how good they are, but I have never used one myself. So, when the latest super lightweight Players 4 Carbon arrived on my doorstep, I was excited to see what the fuss was all about.
Undoubtedly, the highlight of this bag is that it weighs just 1.4 kg. For context, this is about as lightweight as you can get for a bag that holds a full set of 14 clubs and all of your accessories. We tested the TaylorMade FlexTech SuperLite last year, which was also 1.4kg. These two bags are some of the best lightweight golf bags on the market, and I’d suggest that 1.4kg weight is about the lightest a full stand bag can go before sacrificing space. Sure, there are bags like the Sunday Golf Loma XL, which weigh less than 1kg, but these are only for half-sets.
The Players 4 Carbon is one of the best carrying experiences I’ve had on course thanks to the incredibly lightweight build and extra hip padding.
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According to Titleist, the polyester materials used across the bag has increased durability by one-third whilst still keeping the overall build incredibly lightweight. I’m not entirely sure on what index that is measured, but I can attest that the material looks and feels like it’s built to last. It does, however, make the material feel cheap and scratchy to the touch, especially when considering the price tag.
Also benefitting the lightweight build are the carbon fibre legs. These do a lot to lighten the bag and enhance the aesthetics somewhat, but not much else. According to Titleist, they are more durable than standard legs. Again, I’m not sure how this is measured, but anecdotally, I can tell these will stand up to more abuse than a standard pair of plastic legs. I’d also suggest the inclusion has knocked up the price a chunk, too. The hip pad has been extended from the last version, and the straps are comfortable, secure and easy to get into a position that suits you. All in all, it’s one of the most pleasant carrying experiences I’ve had when you combine the straps and light weight build.
I used the tees pocket above the ball pocket as somewhere to store my rangefinder.
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Storage-wise, this bag has everything you’d expect from a lightweight stand bag. On the front, there is a large ball pocket with a smaller zipped pocket for tees and…
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