Keri Murschell the trend-setting designer behind the keri golf brand, introduced her Newport collection of ladies golf bags and accessories at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show.

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The Newport collection was inspired by costal living in Newport, Rhode Island, the collection combines luxurious hues of navy, white, and poppy red with geometric prints. “As I was beginning to sketch the Newport Collection, I was thinking about the beauty of a marina setting, with the crisp, clean lines of a sailboat against the vibrant blue of the water,” says Murschell, company founder and principle designer.

Crafted from new nylon fabrications and featuring a tiered pocket system on one side for even more organization, the cart and stand bags are accented withe pops of contrasting colors, patent leather trims and gold hardware.  Each also comes with a detachable zip bag to carry personal items to and from the clubhouse, and a customizable bag tag, while the stand bags feature the IZZO Dual Strap System for extreme comfort.

The 2010 Newport Collection is a refreshing departure from the same old stereotypical pink women’s golf bag and brings a sense of fashion, personality, and modern looks to ladies golf bags and accessories.

www.kerigolf.com

UPDATE: Congratulations to Laura Morgan! Laura won the OGIO Devolver Golf Bag.

This week, Sandbox8.com and OGIO are teaming up to give away the OGIO Devolver Golf Bag (worth $329) to one lucky reader! Watch my video from the PGA Show to see the OGIO Devolver in action. 

The Devolver. The first 3-in-1 golf bag. It is a full featured cart bag, a light weight cart bag and lightweight carry bag. Giving you the versatility you need with the innovations only OGIO can deliver. Possibly the most versatile cart/carry bag on the market. Including the 10″ Uniter 15 way top with integrated grab handle, removable accessory pockets that magnetically convert to a seperate lightweight bag, Lift Grip, gripping rubbber feet on the base to prevent on-cart twisting, 10 pockets including multiple accessory pockets (all front-facing for accesiblilty while on a cart).

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At the PGA Merchadise Show, golf apparel and accessories were not in short supply. One company that really stood apart in the golf bags and accessories category, had to be Keri Golf in my opinion. At my visit to the booth, I was blown away at the quality and fantastic patterns that embody the latest collection of golf bags and accessories, with great accents and attention to details.

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The golf bags and accessories from Keri Golf are not your typical pink golf bag, instead they have great patterns and prints, that remind you of something that Kate Spade or Tory Burch would make. Influenced by modern American style, the matty collection combines a chic palette of red, black and white with exaggerated geometric prints – including stripes, ovals and florals.

A few of my favorite pieces from the 2009 Keri Golf  ’matty’ Collection included:

Cart Bags (MSRP: $375)
The cart bag’s fashionable appeal is matched by functionality in features that include a large pocket to store shoes and rain gear, an umbrella holder and two additional side pockets. Also of note is keri golf’s unique, patent-pending shoulder strap system, with a recessed well that keeps the strap in place during a round and provides easier access to the back ball pocket.

The line’s cart bags are further enhanced with easily accessible interior pockets built into the walls of the bag and designed to hold wallets, cell phones, tees and balls. What I really loved about the cart bags is the use of patent leather accents on the strap and buckles, giving the cart bag an extra touch of style and durability.Available in a variety of patterns and colors, the cart bag family includes amanda, quinn, eaton, griffing, peyton, candace, dinah, eva, meredith, grace.

Stand Bags (MSRP: $299.99)
keri golf’s stand bag highlights include six internal compartments, an insulated storage space to keep snacks and drinks cold, external tee holders, an umbrella holder, matching chocolate brown legs and a protective leg strap. For extra comfort, the stand bags include a lumbar back pad and additional center D-rings to convert the adjustable double strap to a single strap. Just like the cart bags, the stand bags are equally as stylish and fun. A refreshing departure from the typical ladies golf bag. Available in the same patterns and colors as the cart bags, the stand bag family includes kelsey, corey, pembroke, jill, bess, haley, eleanor, tina, annie, heather.  

Shuttle Duffel (MSRP: $375)
A centerpiece of the new line, the shuttle duffel is a sleek, stylish overnight bag crafted from white patent leather. Ideal for a weekend getaway, the duffel offers five external compartments and a spacious interior with a specially designed shoe pocket. Its chic silhouette is finished with navy zipper tapes and silver zipper teeth. The Shuttle Duffel is my favorite pieces in the collection, not only is it stylish, its 100% functional. My wife would have no problem using this bag as my overnight bag, she love’s it so much. 

Bucket Totes (MSRP: $115, $120 – all patent)
For 2009, Murschell has also introduced the bucket tote, a structured, crescent-shaped bag available in classic black and white patterns. These elegant designs are highlighted by patent leather detailing that appears on the handles, side and bottom panels, and a gold-plated keri golf emblem on the front. Additional features of the bucket tote, which also comes in an all-patent version, include two interior zip pockets for valuables and an oversized phone pocket. What’s great about the bucket totes, is that you can use them when your going out to lunch or going to the pool. They don’t scream, this is a golf tote. 

If you have a wife or girlfriend who loves fashion and wants a functional golf bag, then get them one of the many great styles from Keri Golf. In my opinion the most stylish golf bags and accessories on the market today.

www.kerigolf.com; 888.332.5053

During my visit to the Adidas booth at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show, I talked with VP Marketing/Communication of tmax gear Gregg Hemphill about two of the latest offerings from Adidas. In my video watch Gregg walk through the new features of the Adidas University Stand Bag and the Adidas Prevail Cart Bag, both are extremely lightweight, durable, and versatile.

Adidas University Stand Bag

Golf stand bags can be on the heavy side, and the last thing you need is that extra weight of the bag when your walking the golf course on a hot day. So Adidas Golf, developed the ultimate sub 4 lbs carry bag in the University Stand Bag. This bag is packed full of features and extremely durable. What makes it so durable is how Adidas constructed the University bag out of 420 denier hexstop nylon.  At all the key areas of the bag, Adidas reinforced the construction of where the strap meets the bag by using full pieces of 420 denier webbing, as opposed to just tacking it to a d-ring on the bag. So you can pull with all your force and that strap is not going to break or rip. It’s really secure.  

• Ultimate Lightweight carry bag – sub 4 lbs
• Lightweight 420 denier hexstop nylon construction
• Four way top with full-length shaft dividers
• Five pockets include full-length side storage and valuables pocket
• Water bottle sleeve
• Integrated pen slot and scorecard holder
• New ultra-light stand and base system
• TPR rubber base cleats
• Anatomically correct strap system
• Available in Single or double strap
• Rainhood

Adidas University Stand Bag retails for $149.99

Adidas Prevail Cart Bag

This is probably one of the toughest and lightweight cart bags on the market. Adidas really cranked up the volume in terms of quality and durability in making this awesome lightweight cart bag (4.8lbs). The frame on Prevail Cart bag is so strong that you can jump on it and it won’t break, it just springs back into shape. What I also liked is that in both the Prevail and University bags, is that they lowered the pockets near the top of the bag. This is important, because you no longer have to worry about the cart strap getting in the way of accessing the pockets. I can’t tell you how many times I have run into this problem.

• Ultimate lightweight cart bag – 4.8 lbs
• Lightweight 420 denier hex polyester construction
• Fourteen-way fused nylon top with full-length shaft dividers
• Nine front-accessible pockets include large insulated cooler and velour-lined valuables pockets
• Integrated umbrella slot
• Integrated front lift handle
• Rainhood

Adidas Prevail Cart Bag retails for $179.99

When I rent a cart at my local golf course, I always notice the type of golf bag people have strapped to the back of the cart. It’s usually the same big brands of stand bags you already know, rarely do you see cart bags. This past couple of weeks I’ve been testing out a cart bag that is looking to change the way you think about cart bags and how you should carry your precious cargo.  And that bag is the Clubmaxx Sydney II Cart Bag.

Look and Feel
At first glance the Clubmaxx Sydney II looks like your average cart bag, with its tall profile, ample pockets, and black and red color scheme. But looks can be deceiving. The Sydney II is made from a very durable ballistic nylon and is backed by a”Customer 1st”, Free Replacement Warranty for defects in material and workmanship. The bag features a nice padded strap and exclusive Easy Lift Balance System, which makes lifting the bag very easy, thanks to the big grab handle at the top of the bag and lift handle at the bottom of the bag. The red Clubmaxx logo is embroidered on the front of the bag, as well as on the sides.

Performance
One of my biggest pet peeves with golf bags in general, is the fact that your clubs get tangled and hit each other when you transport them from your car or when they are on your cart. I’m always worried that my irons are getting banged up or that my shafts are getting scratched, etc. The Clubmaxx Sydney II solves this problem by introducing their “Precision Club Handling System” (PCH II), which is the industries first club organizer system that protects your clubs from the head to the grip. How does this work? The PCH system uses a club friendly material that is unbreakable and won’t scratch your clubs. The extra deep slots hold all your clubs (13) in place by using simple geometry to control each club through its hosel . Your clubs are organized in a three-tiered stepped slots, the first two tiers are angled to accommodate your wedges and irons, and the third tier is for your woods, hybrids and driver. There is also a putter tube located on the front side of the bag. The PCH system worked quite well in my tests, it was so no nice not to hear my clubs not hit against each other, but it also kept them organized too.  So say goodbye to the dreaded sound of your clubs clanging against each other. I also liked being able to tell if a club was missing from my bag, by just looking glancing at the Sydney II.  What I also liked about the PCH system is that it’s completely upgradeable, meaning that if another Clubmaxx bag comes out you can just move the PCH system to that bag. The only minor drawback to the full length slots of the PCH system is that you have to lift really high to remove your club when its attached to the back of the cart. I think part of this has to do with not being used to using such deep slotted system.

Another notable feature of Clubmaxx Sydney II is the “Caddy Bib”, which protects your wedges and irons during travel, but also doubles as  quick storage for you glove or head covers. This is a nice little feature, because I hate having my pockets stuffed full of extra tees, pencils, etc.

The next big innovation of the Clubmaxx Sydney II is the exclusive , “C-Cure” Safety Cart Mounting System. What is “C-Cure”? Its a simple single strap to secure your bag to the cart without having to use the cart belt. All you do is slide the strap through the lock buckle and pull it snug to lock. The primary advantages of the “C-Cure” are it allows your bag to sit up straight, protects the interior of the bag, none of your pockets are blocked by the cart belt, and you can easily remove your bag in one step. The one strap system will require you to take a leap of faith, I’ll admit I was a little concerned and skeptical. But it does work. There’s nothing more frustrating then realizing after the fact that the pocket you need access to is blocked by the cart belt. The “C-Cure” system made it easy to get to all the pockets of the bag and very easy to remove my bag from the cart.

Other nice features of the bag include scabbards for an umbrella and ball retriever located on the back of the bag, but they can be moved to the front of the bag via zipper. A really large thermal lined cooler pocket on the front of the bag which can hold two water bottles and keep them cold. The Sydney II  also has two clear water resistant jewelry pockets, each located on the side of the bag. Now, these are meant to hold jewelery, keys, or any item that you don’t want to get wet, but I found these pockets to be good for holding my golf balls and tees. I liked being able to see where my tees and extra golf balls are, instead of trying to remember what pocket they are in. Other pockets include two padded and fur-lined jewelry pockets, a hidden removable security pocket, two double zippered full length apparel pockets, and a ball pocket(which can be embroidered with your name). I love being organized and having a place for everything in my golf bag, and the Sydney II features a total of 14 pockets in all. While I can appreciate the number of pockets, it can be a little overwhelming at times. Also included with the Clubmaxx Sydney II is a water repellant rain hood, that snaps over the PCH system and “Caddy Bib”.

Overall, I liked the Clubmaxx Sydney II. You can tell a lot of thought and foresight went into designing the bag. If you need a cart bag that has tons of storage and prevents your clubs from banging together, then checkout the Clubmaxx Sydney II.

A portion of the proceeds of every Clubmaxx Golf Bag sold goes to benefit disabled American Veterans.

Clubmaxx Sydney II Cart Bag retails for $169.95 includes free shipping and free name embroidery with warranty registration.