CaddyDaddy RevCore Hybrid Lux Stand Bag Review: The Best Bag You've Never Heard Of

A few years ago, I tried the super durable Claw gloves from CaddyDaddy Golf. Made with synthetic suede and a mesh top, they’re tacky and tough. And they’re also washable. You can get at least 30 rounds from them, not something many of the best golf gloves can boast.

What I didn’t know is that Caddy had been making bags for a while. A couple of years ago, however, the company decided to up its game in the bag department with the RevCore line.

According to co-founder Ron Dunlap, the idea was to compete in the luxury bag department with a product that retails for significantly less than its competitors. And that’s just what it has done with its RevCore, which includes an LT Lightweight Stand Bag, the Cart Bag, and the new Hybrid Lux Stand Bag (which is one I tested).

“After seeing some of the success by other players in the market at $400-$500 price points, we set out to build high-end bags with superior attributes at more obtainable prices,” Dunlap said. “We’ve produced a variety of different golf bags over the years, but the RevCore line was our first foray into the lux bag segment. I think leveraging our longevity in the golf business and design experience has really helped us produce a solid option against some of the newer brands.”

Suggested retail on the three are $219, and $299, and $249 respectively. By comparison, premium hybrid bags like the Vessel Player V lists at $439, and the Ghost Golf AnyDay is $419. So how does the RevCore Hybrid compare?

Pretty favorably. And here’s why.

First, it looks great. The one I tested is covered with a soft, “deep grey” simulated foam-backed leather, black accents, and oversized black nickel alloy zippers. Everything about its appearance says it should cost more than it does - I'd put it among the best golf bags for looks alone.

The Hybrid is available in two tops, a six-way divider, or a 14-way divider. The one I tested was a six-way with velour dividers, and I found that the clubs went in and out of it easily.

Like the best golf stand bags, it has a lot of storage space – seven external pockets, three of which are zippered, one of which is waterproof and lined with felt. There’s also a lined magnetic rangefinder pocket, which is a super important feature when you carry or walk with a push cart, when it’s most critical to be able to access and replace your distance device quickly during the round.

The RevCore Hybrid bag also has two cooler pockets that drain, which means you can put ice and drinks in it. When you live in a hot climate like I do, that’s another great feature.

There are also two internal pockets, one of which is mesh and the other felt-lined. The latter is a great place to hide your wallet and/or jewelery. A towel clip that works as a bottle opener and velcro glove attachment are also nice touches.

While the bag weighs around seven pounds, it works well as a carry bag as long as you don’t load it down too much. But that’s true with the best lightweight golf bags, if you think about it.

The double strap system was comfortable and balanced the load well, but I would rate the Vessel stand bags as a little more comfortable in that department. If you don’t carry your own clubs, however, the CaddyDaddy comes with an optional single strap, which is probably the way to go when you’re using a powered cart or push cart. Once your bag is mounted, you can take the single strap off and store it in the bag until you’re done playing, which makes for a really clean appearance when using a cart.

There is no cart strap pass-through, which is a feature I’ve come to appreciate on some of the best bags on the market. The cart straps on powered carts didn’t hinder the pockets too much, but on my own push cart, the strap did interfere a little with the upper pockets.

Another nice feature – which you also see in the best Vessel bags like the Player V – is a protective neoprene cart strap sleeve to protect your bag from getting wear marks when using it on a cart.

The bag also comes with a large and effective rain hood, but it does take up a good bit of room if you store it in the bag while playing.

The bottom line is that if you’re looking for a premium bag for under $300, this might be your best option. It looks like a more expensive bag, has lots of features, is well-balanced, and works well as a carry or cart bag.