Wilson Talus 14 Stand Bag Review

When it comes to golf bags, you’d be unwise to not include Wilson in the conversation. So, when I had the opportunity to test out its new Talus 14 carry bag, it was hard to say no. Looks wise, you can’t dislike anything about its design. Its clean yet premium look makes it easy on the eye whilst its functionality mirrors this, showcasing the high quality of the product. And if you’re a bit picky on color, there are five different options to choose from. I was able to test the red and white version, and for someone who doesn’t typically own a lot of this color combination, I was surprised by how quickly it grew on me.

Aesthetics are not the main reason you buy a golf bag though. It’s about performance, and this didn’t let me down. The Wilson Talus 14 is one of the best executions we’ve seen of the hybrid golf bag design, seamlessly catering to both walkers and cart users. Weighing in at 2.6kg, it couldn’t be classed as one of the best lightweight golf bags, although it wasn’t too heavy to lift in and out of the car or carry around the course either. This weight also adds to its robustness and versatility.

Amongst the features I enjoyed the most were the vast amount of storage, durable alloy legs for long-lasting performance, and its extremely comfortable pass-through strap channel, which was easily adjustable.

There are nine external pockets (including one open pocket) meaning you will never struggle to find space for all of your golf essentials. When I trialled the bag, I took out both a gilet and overtop with me and placed them in the full-length zipper pocket and I still had space for other items, which is not the case for all of the best stand bags. There is a rangefinder pocket featuring a magnetic opening and fleece lining which was also impressive. This offers golfers a different and safer alternative to placing your rangefinder, instead of maybe attaching it to a ring on the bag.

My favorite pocket though was the large hip pad side pocket for immediate access. The only negative was that it didn’t have a zip, so if it did rain this pocket would not be the most functional. However, with the light rain I encountered during my testing, the bag’s materials, zip, and rain hood did an excellent job in repelling poor weather plus there is a fully waterproof valuables pocket if you want to store items…