Herschel Now Makes Golf Bags, Too
I tested the newest line of carry bags and cool golf accessories from the iconic luggage brand.
You know how there are a few things you end up having for years and because of how reliable, and at time un-flashy, they are, but also you fully take them for granted? That’s my Herschel dopp kit. It just... works. It’s always half-packed with what I need, fits in every carry-on or checked bag, and looks basically the same as it did when I got it as a groomsman gift in 2016. Ten years of reliable, unfussy, and consistent use.
My feelings about Herschel Supply Co overall are that; positive but steady (I have a few of their backpacks too, which also look as-new over a decade in). So when they reached out to me about their first foray into golf, I knew I had to try it out.
A line of three bags — two carries and a sunday — look and feel like the Herschel you would expect; made of their signature dobby fabric and with that iconic leather diamond accent and white brand patch. But they’re also incredibly sturdy and well-made golf bags, most akin to a Titleist carry bag in my opinion.
The Watt Stand bag, and it’s lightweight sibling, are great carries, with proper pocket distribution legit zippers to hold a days-worth of gear or just a few balls and tees. Modern touches include an easy-access phone slot and insulated cooler pocket for cold ones. The handles and loops are strong and well-stitched to the bag, with a cart strap passthrough and custom towel ring with gear attachment loop, and in a really nice luxury tough, leather straps for the umbrella holder. The only real difference in the two is the lightweight is 3-way divider, and the full is a 5-way, with a little more weight. I’d go with the full one as the difference is negligible for only about $20 more.
The Sunday bag is retro-inspired and classic, ditching the stand legs and cross-straps for an upright-angled base and single strap. It’s minimalist but keeps most of the pocket and design touches of the other two, saving nearly two pounds of weight in the process. It’s a dream to hold and with the three-way divider will keep a full set or reduced-volume of your clubs from clanking around.
To round out the line, there’s a spacious and well-proportioned travel wheelie golf bag (in an exclusive rose color), a very familiar-looking but custom-built shoe bag, and some delightful headcovers with their signature branding. They’re part of the “Heritage™” line and would make great gifts.
As of writing they are selling out select colors but there are definitely plenty in-stock for you, running from about $30-$40 for the accessories to $280 for the bags, which is a great range for this quality and for something a little less “on the nose” on the course. Who knows, maybe they’ll last as long as my dopp kit has.