This Cart Bag Is Incredible Value, But One Feature Will Divide Opinion

I LOVE testing golf equipment at the lower end of the price scale. The price of playing this sport has only risen in recent years and I don’t see it going down, so getting the biggest bang for your buck has never been more important.

There is a lot we need to play regularly as well, meaning a lot of money needs to be spent. The best golf bags, clothing, golf balls, membership… I could go on.

An easy way to save is to get a more value-friendly golf bag, but consumers can get stung by opting for a cheaper bag that will need replacing after a year or two due to poor quality materials and general lack of durability.

If someone asked me what budget brand I’d point them towards in the golf bag space, it would be RAM. I’ve been testing their new FX-LOCK Trolley Bag which, at £119/$179.99, seems incredible value - but how did it perform on the golf course, and how does it compare to the best push cart bags money can buy?

There are two main selling points for this bag. Firstly, the aforementioned price point. Secondly, the full name of this bag is the Ram Golf FX-LOCK Silent Trolley Bag with 14-Way Club-Locking Top, with a unique 14-way plastic top keeping each of your clubs separate and preventing them from bashing together as you walk the course.

To quote Ram directly, they claim “The Ram FX-LOCK Trolley Bag solves one of the most annoying things about a round of golf: clubs that rattle, tangle, and clatter on every bump of the cart path”.

Now, in reference to the title of this review, my first impression of this 14-way divider was that it wasn’t overly easy on the eye, but on the course did exactly what it said it would do. It takes a little bit of brain power when putting your club back in your bag, but you can’t argue it keeps your sticks organized, no matter your thoughts on the 'plasticky' look. It will divide opinion and might be a deal breaker for you - if so, that is fine, but don't let it take away from the rest of this impressive bag.

Looks-wise, this isn’t the most premium bag you’ll ever see. The shiny material doesn’t match the high-end look of competing brands, but then again, the models I’m thinking if are much more expensive and are some of the best golf trolley bags on the market. You also get four color choices, so there should be something that fits the eye for everyone.

A standout feature of this bag is the seemingly endless storage. There are ten pockets in total, including two valuables pouches, a cooler pocket that fits two large bottles, two apparel pockets and dedicated ball and accessories pockets.

This is a really cleverly designed bag, proven by the external putter holder separated from the rest of your set to allow for oversized grips and a towel buckle that lets you feed it through the bag rather than have it hanging from your clubs.

A matching rain hood comes included, whilst the umbrella holder is there if you need it (hopefully not). The velcro glove attachment on the side is also a well thought-out feature.

Weighing just 3.3kg, it won’t break your back putting it on one of the best push carts or electric trolleys either.

There isn’t a lot to critique here in all honesty. The unique plastic top will divide opinion (no pun intended). I'm not mad about it myself personally, but it does what it is designed to do. The question for buyers is are you happy with the looks and quality here, or do you want something that looks a bit more fancy? If not, then this bag is a no-brainer - it works well, provides plenty of storage space and doesn’t weigh a lot. What more could you want at this price?