Welcome to I Tried It, a GOLF.com series on golf gear (apparel, equipment, accessories, etc.) that we recently tried out. We’re here to give our honest, no-nonsense take on the latest and greatest golf or golf-related items. So scroll down to read what we like about golf’s latest (or new to us) products.
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I have a confession to make: Over the past few golf seasons, I’ve gotten lazy. I used to be someone who walked almost every time I played. Rain or shine, hot or cold, I was looking forward to it. But over the last few years I have slowly returned to being a cart golfer.
It is difficult to argue with the comfort of a buggy. Having a place to store all your gear is a big plus, and it’s always nice to get out and about between takes. This means none of the shade that the roof offers you on hot summer days. Suffice it to say, the golf cart siren song was impossible for me to ignore. I’m not proud of it, but I’m glad I finally got it off my chest.
Fortunately, I am now on the road to recovery – and that is in no small part due to the newness Sun Mountain Eclipse E-1.5 bag.
When I was approached with the opportunity to test their newest line of bags, I had one request: I want the lightest possible. Suffice to say, the E-1.5 has been delivered.
Weighing only 3.4 kilos, this bag is as light as a feather. The Cordura Nylon Ripstop material is extremely lightweight, yet offers durability and water resistance. And despite its light weight, the bag has plenty of storage compartments, including a magnetic pocket for easy access to your rangefinder during the round.
Since I started using this bag, I have fallen in love with running the trail again. I no longer dread strolling the fairways with my clubs in tow. Thanks to the E-1.5’s lightweight design, I sometimes forget I even have my clubs on my back.
If you are a golfer who is serious about walking – or wants to become a walker – try this bag. There aren’t many better lightweight options.
Sun Mountain Eclipse E-1.5 standard bag
New for Fall 2025 – The Eclipse 1.5 is a lightweight, fully featured golf bag designed for ultimate convenience on the course – made from ultra-durable Cordura Ripstop. It features a spacious garment compartment and two velour-lined compartments, including one the perfect size for a rangefinder. Lightweight, durable and fully featured, the Eclipse 1.5 is made for the carry golfer.
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