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The Ogio Grom Stand Bag has been quite a performer for Ogio over the last three years and the 2010 model with clever new features and designs is set to continue this trend
Buying a spanking new golf stand bag is needs to be well thought out. It needs to be very painless to be carried for 18 holes and also well built so that you can find your things without too much trouble.
So why does this bag rate so highly with countless golfers?
Stand
If you have owned a stand bag, then it will be fair to say that you have gotten your legs caught by the stands when pulling your bag up. This is mostly poor designing by manufacturers as this will eventually weaken the stand and cause permanent damage to your bag over time.
The ArcLite ™ stand system corrects that fault by allowing the two legs to be extended parallel to one another. This is also true for pulling the bag up as well, causing them to lift over your foot prior to being pulled back to their original position.
Club Organization
If there is one item that really upsets me about stand bags, is that you are left to your own demise when having to choose where to fit the irons and woods. The design people at Ogio have come up with a new system named the “Woode Club Management System” that actually keeps woods an iron separated. No more getting your shafts tangled up in the bottom of the bag and no more damage either.
This alone should bring a smile to many weekend golfers faces.
While your irons are kept separated in three divided sections, your putter also receives special treatment by having its own slot. It is nice to know that your putter is getting well treated.
Zippered and Non zippered pockets
- ZBP ™ – Zipperless Ball Pocket that just pulls open and snap closes
- Ball silo ™ – Easily accessible three ball dispenser
- Weatherproof fleece lined valuables pocket – Special pocket for your valuable items like your watch,keys,cell and wallet. Fleeced lined to prevent scratching and waterproof to protect from rain.
- Zippered apparel pocket – For items like a rain or wind jacket jacket.
- 8 pockets, 5 zippered – Plenty of other pockets for other normal golf items like tees etc..
- Easy access scorecard and pencil sleeve pockets.
- Additional sleeve for your divot repairer that is also easy reacheable.
- Elastic umbrella containment system – Well designed to keep your umbrella safe and out of the way.
- Elastic oversized towel loop – Just lift the elastic loop and slide your towel under and through. No more messing with clips that break or towels that are too long
- Glove velcro attachment – Losing your glove is a thing of the past. Just attach it to the Velcro and you are done
- Walking accessible water bottle holster – Grab your cool drink from the insulated water bottle pocket without having to take your bag off your shoulders.
Build Quality
Ogio has been in the bag manufacturing game for a good 20 years so they must know a thing or two and this is a direct reflection on the number of their bags sold each year. The bags are made to stand the test of time. However the new Ogio Grom Stand Bag has a few more aces up its sleeve in this department also.
- Weighs 5.8 lbs – When walking with a bag strapped on your back, weight is king
- Custom OGIO ergonomic 3-point handle – Can be easily picked up.
- Triple Triangle shoulder strap system – Strong but comfortable. Padding to boot and an even distribution of weight. Easy to get on and off your shoulders.
- EVA molded hip pad with airflow system – Not only the best cushion but also eliminates sweating on your back.
- Lift Grip ™ integrated trunk handle – Standing the bag up has never been easier
- TORQ ™ Strap – No more golf bags twisting around on carts, clubs ending sideways or pockets going out of view and out of reach. Just strap your golf bag to the cart and it will not move an inch.
- Skin is sturdy and cleans easily
Finally
The Ogio Grom Stand Bag is a stand out bag that has been well desingned. It is tough while being well put together and you will be proud to have it on your back. The materials used are top notch and it’s good to see that Ogio has not taken any short cuts while upgrading the Grom. Should you be in the market for a new stand bag, you owe it to yourself to a least take a look at one.