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Golf Monthly Verdict

What a golf bag! It’s light, versatile, comfortable, 100% waterproof and is available in eight different color combinations, so even the most fashion conscious golfer will find a color that brings them joy! While dubbed as a bag for the winter or for range use this to me is a bag suitable all year round and is what I will be definitely using, rain or shine.

Reasons to buy

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Super light and comfortable
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100% Waterproof
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Great stand that can be strapped down

Reasons to avoid

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Not best for carrying 14 clubs

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By Emma Booth

published 22 May 2024

Austrian brand Big Max are all about the accessories, they are best known for making some fantastic and truly innovative trolleys but have steadily been building their reputation as a maker of quality golf bags. I am not overly familiar with the brand so was looking forward to giving this bag a go.

I am a huge fan of lightweight bags, the lighter the better and at just 1.7kg (3.75lbs), this fits the bill. With four full length club dividers it can cope with a full set but is better suited for less which is how Big Max pitch the bag. Being so slim and light you would think that the pocket space would have to be compromised but I was impressed with the placement and sizes of the six pockets available, which include what you would expect from a larger bag. The large pocket could easily fit a few extra layers of clothing, the valuables pocket is padded and conveniently placed, and there is room for plenty of golf balls and other knik-knaks. The only pocket that I felt was a little on the small side was the insulated cooler pocket, so if you are a fan on 30oz plus water bottles like myself, you may have to downsize.

Often slimline bags can feel a touch on the flimsy side, but this felt well-built, and the stand was reactive and very stable regardless of the ground slope. I really like the strap for the legs of the stand, which could have been all too easy to forego on such a light bag that will likely not be used much on a push cart, but it is nice to have that option and makes it ideal for travelling with.

To wear the bag is very comfortable with good padding on the straps, the back padding, with air channel technology keeps you cool and gives the bag a nice balance to it when walking. The material, overall look and feel of the bag feels quality, and well constructed which is not always the case with 100% waterproof bags.

If you are after a top quality stand bag for around the £150 price mark you absolutely cannot go wrong with the Big Max Aqua Seven G. It may be less in size and weight but is packed with features and could happily replace a full size stand bag.

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Emma has worked in the golf industry for more than 20 years. After a successful amateur career, she decided to pursue her true golfing passion of coaching and became a qualified PGA Professional in 2009. In 2015, alongside her husband Gary, who is also a PGA Professional, they set up and now run Winchester Golf Academy, a bespoke 24 bay practice facility offering not only all the latest technology but a highly regarded bistro. Emma is happy coaching all golfing abilities but particularly enjoys getting people into the game and developing programs to help women and juniors start and improve. Her 2022 Get into Golf program saw more than 60 women take up the game.

Emma is a member of TaylorMade’s Women’s Advisory Board, which works to shape the product offering and marketing strategy with the goal of making it the number one brand in golf for women. When not changing lives one swing tweak at a time Emma can be found enjoying life raising her three daughters and when time allows in the gym.