Over the last few years, I’ve reviewed a number of bags from Sunday Golf.
Each one of them is solid for what they are, and a good fit for the right person.
But if I’m honest, that right person hasn’t necessarily been me.
The El Camino is a solid Sunday bag I’ve occasionally used to go to the range with.
But the Loma just never quite looked right to me, and the Ryder is a little too small for my tastes, personally.
But The Ranger bag is a different story, and is the first Sunday Golf bag that I’d consider personally using on a regular basis.
Build quality and features are both a step above anything they’ve done in the past. It’s also the most expensive bag they’ve ever made, but with our discount, you can pick it up for considerably less than other luxury golf bags.
So should you? That’s what we’re going to cover in this Sunday Golf Ranger bag review.
Let’s go.
First Impressions of the Sunday Golf Ranger: “Wait, what is This?”
When Sunday asked if they could send over a bag for me to check out, I said “sure.”
But I didn’t pay close attention to what it was. I expected more of the same: fun branding, smaller size, and a great fit for a younger demographic who want something cool, without a high price tag.
I pulled the bag out of the box, and immediately said ‘Wait, what’s this?!”
Not only does it look great, but you could tell immediately the materials and build quality are a step above a typical Sunday Golf bag.
It currently only comes in one colorway, black, and it looks awesome.
They’ve kept all the Sunday branding minimal, which I love.
The Nylon Ripstop is lightweight, and the square design for the club dividers both looks and feels durable.
One of the most unique aspects you notice is the 6 way divider. It has a boxy design with a rubberized plastic around it, that looks different than most other competing bags.
Overall, my first impressions were fantastic.
Right off the bat, you can tell this is different than other Sunday Bags, with the exception of the Big Rig. This bag feels like the carry version of that in terms of its build and features.
The Ranger from Sunday Golf is hands down the best stand bag they've ever made. It's not cheap, but with our discount it comes in quite a bit less than comparable bags from dedicated luxury brands.
Speaking of Features, What Are They?
As far as features go, there’s a lot to like here.
I mentioned the better build quality and materials across the board, and I think that’s the most important thing to note here.
It’s not quite on the level of a Vessel Bag, however. The closest comparison would be their Player IV Pro DXR. That Ripstop feels a little bit lighter, but this feels more durable.
The Vessel Bags also have some real leather and microfiber touches that make it feel a bit more luxury-oriented.
The full-length dividers on the Ranger are a great touch, and something you come to expect on bags of a certain price point.
The magnetized “frosty pocket” feels great.
It’s located right on the front of the bag where many other bags would put a rangefinder pouch.
This pocket is super deep, and big enough to fit 2 16oz cans and an ice pack – which should be perfect for most people.
The only thing I don’t like about this, is that I do typically keep a rangefinder in this pouch on other bags. And if you do that here, then it’s just a little bit too deep for that use case. But that’s a “me issue” and I think most people will like having the cooler there.
Strap Quality, Zippers, and Carrying The Ranger
The plastic clips on the straps do feel a little cheap, and the straps themselves, while comfortable and lightweight, aren’t quite as padded as other high-end bags.
In real-world use, however, I found this bag to be comfortable to carry and a nice weight – when you don’t try and put too much stuff in there.
At 5.5 pounds, it’s certainly not the lightest bag out there, but it’s also far from the heaviest.