This quickly became my new favorite golf bag! OGIO Shadow Stand Bag Review

I’ve lived with this golf bag for the past three months and it has completely won me over

As the premium golf bag market expands, more and more manufacturers are getting in on the act to get their hands on your custom. OGIO are one of the leading manufacturers of the best golf bags in the game. Their lineup has grown year after year and now it is arguably the best it has ever been with options across the market in both the best stand bags and best cart bag categories.

The bag combines modern design with a timeless aesthetic, including a perforated hip pad for maximum carrying comfort and a magnetic pocket for accessories. To personalize the Shadow’s luxurious look, you have the choice of four distinct colorways – classic ‘White’, silver-colored ‘Moon’ rich blue ‘Earth’, and sleek black ‘Midnight’.  

Michael Birch, sales and marketing manager at OGIO, said: “The OGIO Shadow has been a real passion project for us and something we’re very excited about adding to our portfolio.

“Creating something that is so aesthetically unique – without compromising the high standards of quality, performance, and longevity that we hold all of our bags to – has been an incredibly rewarding challenge and feels like the next step in our evolution as a manufacturer.”

Initial thoughts

Rather than having a box come to the office, this time, for the launch of the Shadow, I was fortunate enough to make the journey down to The Berkshire for a test day. After a well-put-together presentation by Michael Birch, we collected our personalized bags and it was time to head out onto the course.

When I got the bag to the car and once again shifted my clubs over for the hundredth time this year, the first thing I noticed was how well-organized the clubs were. The 4-way divider is set up in a way that the clubs are well separated and don’t keep getting in each other’s way. The top divider is also made from a multi-material which feels super durable and doesn’t rub which is a big thing for me.

You could see straight away that every little detail on this bag had been thought about from the ergonomics of the zips and pockets, I particularly like the Rapid access pocket on the side of the bag. One of the other things I was drawn to straight away was how clean the design of the bag was. No large branding, quality materials, or subtle colorways which make the bag stand out differently. To the naked eye, you wouldn’t know this was an OGIO bag which I think is the beauty of it.

Weight and Carrying

With premium bags unfortunately weight can become a significant issue due to the materials the bag is constructed from. But fortunately, at just 2.5kg the Shadow bag is surprisingly lightweight, and even when fully loaded with the clubs and the rest of the essentials it’s easy to carry. I’ve been using the bag for a few months now and honestly, I’ve never had any issues with carrying the bag around 18 holes it’s just the usual fatigue issues having not drunk or eaten enough through the round!

The fit disk system is great at balancing out the load and ensuring the straps sit where most comfortable which I loved. It is a simple mechanism which has seemingly made one helluva difference to the lineup of stand bags. I first used it in the 2024 Fuse Bag and loved how it worked with the straps. My one and only gripe with the system is that it can sometimes dig into your back depending on how much you have in your bag. This is not ideal and doesn’t happen all the time but it would be nice with some padding on the disk itself.

Design and Durability

This is where the OGIO Shadow takes home plenty of its wins. The design of this bag is superb, no corner has been cut from the materials used for the positioning of the pockets and the grab handles. As I previously mentioned, the ergonomics of this bag are great, it’s comfortable, easy to use, looks great, and helps with on-course performance. The job of a stand bag for me is to take the hassle out of golf and be as good a caddie as possible. Make getting bits out of the bag simple, take the weight off your shoulders, and work well in a variety of conditions.

There are four colors to choose from:

• White
• Moon
• Earth
• Midnight

I had the choice of each of these colorways and I’m glad I chose the Moon Grey. Not only is it easy to keep clean but I think the subtle neutral color looks great and will look great all year round. Much like when you park a sports car out the front of a restaurant, you can’t help but glance over and check it out I think this bag has the same appeal. If you stick this bag outside any golf club’s doors you’ll have the intrigue of nearly every golfer walking out of them doors.

Having used this bag for nearly all of my rounds since the Launch event in May I can safely say I’ve had no issues with wear and tear whatsoever. The synthetic leather is still in excellent condition, with no scuffs or marks, and the zips and pockets are still as good as new. When you’re spending nearly $400 on a bag these are the kind of things you want to be looking out for as this bag should be good to go in years to come.

Storage

For the type of bag the Shadow is it has an abundance of storage everywhere you look. A total of nine pockets

• Large apparel pocket  
• Medium pocket  
• Ball pocket  
• Rapid Access Valuables pocket  
• Zippered Valuables pocket 
• Magnetic Accessories Pocket 
• Two elastic mesh pockets 
• Water bottle pocket 

I often get confused about which pocket is which and what goes where, but I find that to be how each golfer uses the bag slightly different than the manufacturer may have intended. I myself like to put the balls and tees in the magnetic accessory/rangefinder pocket as that’s something I’ve got used to and it’s easier to get balls out when I inevitably use them.

The bag has the ideal amount of pockets, I couldn’t imagine it having any more or any less for that matter, there is a little something for everything. The rain hood is something I took out straight although it looks nice it is rather bulky and heavy so that has been getting left at home.

Final verdict

If money isn’t an option then go ahead! As far as premium stand bags go I think this is great value for money and offers exactly what you need it to! Great storage, and quality materials, it looks great and is built to last, the bag even comes with a two-year warranty. You also want your stand bag to be built for carrying which is where this bag excels, and for me delivers up to if not beyond its price point. So, if you’re someone who is willing to invest some money into your game then this should be worth adding to the shortlist.

Also Consider

For those of you who are an OGIO fan but the Shadow is not quite the bag that you’re after then the OGIO Fuse stand bag which I also tested earlier in the year is another OGIO bag well worth investing in and also for much less of a cost. If you’re looking for a similar level premium stand bag then it may be worth looking at the Big Max Dri Lite Hybrid Prime or the Vessel Carbon Lux Stand Bag

About the author

Will Shreeve-Peacock – Golf Equipment Writer

Will is an expert in golf shoes, golf bags, and package sets.

He has a degree in journalism from Sheffield Hallam University and four years’ experience working in golf retail with American Golf where he was trained by a host of the big-name manufacturers.

A six-handicapper, Will has played golf for more than a decade and is a member at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincolnshire.

OGIO Shadow Stand Bag

RRP: £369.00 / $379.99

Weight: 5.8lbs/2.6kg

Waterproof: No

Colors: Black, Grey, Navy, White

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