Maybe its my age or the fact that they came into golf well after I had been playing for a long time, but I had the impression that Nike were more a fashion brand. You know, synonymous with those high street sports shops where they dont stock tennis balls but do carry every possible variety of leisure apparel that you would never wear to play sport.

But then I was bought one of these Extreme carry bags and realised that this is a serious product made to perform. Of course it has a stylish look probably meant for someone half my age, yet it is strong and hard wearing with a number of very practical features.

The pockets are well positioned and roomy. The lined valuables and cooler pockets are especially useful to the point where once you have owned a bag with them you would never buy one without them. The zips work smoothly and are large enough to grip even with very cold fingers. And whilst the stand didn't look like it would it does give the bag a firm stance when on the ground.

Since my preconceptions about Nike have been removed I have also come to own a pair of their shoes and use their golf balls. Again impressive items. Now all I need are some of those split cavity VR irons to fill the bag!