Titleist Players 4Up StaDry Stand Bag

We put in play over multiple rounds and deliver our verdict

Titleist Players 4Up StaDry Stand Bag Review
Golf Monthly Verdict

Admittedly, this stand bag is more towards the premium price point, but you do get a lot of features for your money as well as the piece of mind that your belongings will remain dry in the heaviest of downpours.

Reasons to buy
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    Enough pockets to store all your golfing essentials, keeps you kit dry, clubs are easy to access and looks the part.

Reasons to avoid
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    Convertible strap mechanism is fairly complicated to adjust.

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Titleist Players 4Up StaDry Stand Bag Review - We test one of Titleist's most feature-packed, waterproof stand bags on the course

Titleist Players 4Up StaDry Stand Bag Review

This stand bag is for golfers seeking high-quality, modern styling and complete waterproof protection.

Key technology The durable StaDry construction and seam-sealed zippers ensure the bag is completely waterproof. The lightweight design (1.8kg)and cushioned foam straps provide comfort. It comes in two colours, has four pockets and there’s also a new water-bottle pocket for 2018.

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Ease of use Much improved over previous versions. The four-way top is easier to get clubs in and out of than the previous three-way top and the wider ball pocket is also easier to access.

Features Even when testing in a heavy downpour, this bag kept our clubs and belongings bone dry. The ingenious convertible straps allow for single- or double-strap carry options, although it does take some time and a read of the instructions to master this.

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Performance The 4UP StaDry is a significant improvement on the previous version. It is lighter than most stand bags and the shoulder straps are extremely comfortable – we even played three rounds in a day and they remained comfy throughout.

The strap mechanism is still a little complicated given they can become twisted and come out of the retaining device during play – be sure to keep hold of the instructions so you can reposition them quickly. It is a very sturdy design, benefiting from strong legs with rubber feet that provide a stable base. A Velcro strap means you can easily secure the legs for use on a trolley.

We like how the space inside the four pockets is limited but sufficient to include everything you need to get you round, including waterproofs, encouraging you not to pack excess kit. To top it off, the styling is fantastic with bundles of shelf appeal.

Joel Tadman
Technical Editor

Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 12 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all product content here at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews, buying advice, comparisons and deals to help the reader find exactly what they are looking for. So whether it's the latest driver, irons, putter or laser rangefinder, Joel has his finger on the pulse keeping up to date with the latest releases in golf. He is also responsible for all content on irons and golf tech, including distance measuring devices and launch monitors.


One of his career highlights came when covering the 2012 Masters he got to play the sacred Augusta National course on the Monday after the tournament concluded, shooting a respectable 86 with just one par and four birdies. To date, his best ever round of golf is a 5-under 67 back in 2011. He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 3.2.


Joel's current What's In The Bag? 

Driver: Titleist TSR3, 9° 

Fairway wood: Titleist TSR3, 15° 

Hybrid: Titleist TSi2, 18° 

Irons: Ping i230 4-UW

Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8, 54°. Titleist Vokey SM9 60° lob wedge, K Grind

Putter: Evnroll ER2V 

Ball: 2023 Titleist Pro V1x