Golf is a game where looking cool is almost as important as playing well. Golfers spend thousands of dollars on polos, pants, belts, hats and other items designed to make them stand out on the course.
One of the best golf bags can enhance your style on the course while also serving the critical function of keeping your clubs, balls, and other essential golf products securely in place. But who wants a bag that looks like everyone else’s? That’s why I sought out two awesome customizable golf bags that can be altered to suit the tastes of different golfers.
The Stitch MIY SL2 Golf Bag features a swappable saddle and straps, allowing you to change the color of the bag. The MNML MR2 Golf Bag, on the other hand, allows you to collaborate with an artist to customize the bag to your style. It’s two very different approaches that leave you with a golf bag that’s truly your own.
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Stitch MIY SL2 Golf Bag
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I really like Stitch’s approach to customization. It offers two different bag colors — white and black. From there, you can select from nine different strap options. There are 11 saddles to choose from, but two of them are out of stock (and have been for some time), so for the sake of argument, there are nine saddles.
You can mix and match the saddles and straps, or you can opt for the same pattern (which is what I did with the Window Pane pattern). Finally, you can add your initials to really make the bag your own.
When the bag comes, attaching the saddle is as simple as zipping the new one on. The straps clip in, and your bag is good to go. You can buy additional saddles and straps that’ll help you match your golf bag to your outfits, if that’s your style.
Now, you do sacrifice some storage space with the bag’s design, but with the ability to swap saddles, you can actually have pre-set pockets for different types of rounds. Maybe you use different balls for tournaments or a different rangefinder. You can swap the saddle that’s pre-filled with the necessary items instead of changing bags or loading and unloading all the different supplies.
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The bag is also lightweight (the SL stands for superleggera, which is Italian for “superlight”). It only weighs 99 ounces with the straps on, making it a perfect bag for anyone who wants to walk the course and carry their clubs.
Aside from the customization, it’s a nice bag, which isn’t a surprise as Stitch bags come with high price tags and high levels of quality. It’s a 4-way divider, so you don’t need to think too heavily about where you put your clubs.
This has quickly become one of my go-to golf bags, thanks to its attractive design and excellent performance. I like carrying it around because it’s light but can still fit all 14 clubs (unlike the super-light Sunday-style bags that won’t fit a whole set). It doesn’t have the most pockets by any means, but it has enough to carry your necessities without weighing you down.
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MNML MR2 Golf Bag
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I actually covered the MNML MR2 golf bag when it first launched, focusing on the incredible tech features it offers. There’s a solar panel, a Bluetooth speaker, a pocket to record your swing, and plenty of other features to get excited about. It’s made with recycled material and doesn’t have any zippered pockets — they’re all magnetic.
However, what really makes the bag stand out is the way MNML will customize it for you. The price varies based on the complexity of the job, but you can get just about anything that isn’t copyrighted painted on the bag starting at $100. You can also get your initials painted on the bag for $50.
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I picked some bloody hands and blood splatter because I’m a horror junkie who loves black and red together, but MNML has examples of far more elaborate designs on the company’s website.
The process requires some back-and-forth (as any good custom job does), but once you’ve offered some basic revisions, the company will send you a final mockup and begin making your custom bag. In my case, I needed to ask for larger hands, as they looked like those of a baby, which seemed a little weird. The hands are still a little smaller than I was hoping, but they look cool nevertheless.
Ultimately, they’ll provide a final price, which may exceed $100, depending on the complexity, and you can decide whether you want to spend the money to get the job done.
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