Golf bags have grown in tandem with the size of drivers’ heads in recent years, with many players plodding around tour-level cart bags on electric carts that can probably provide a decent Airbnb giving you access to some clever wide-angle photography. So it might sound like a rebellious move to launch a club-carrying device that seeks to reduce the number of equipment you can haul around the golf course, but that’s the thinking behind locust.
Capable of holding up to seven racquets, the Grasshopper feels and acts like a running sack, with everything designed to be carried on your back thanks to two padded shoulder straps. The outer shell is made of heavy-duty, water-repellent ballistic nylon, while the interior features padded holes on the bottom for club heads, and a horizontal row of plastic bowls on top, from which the club shafts pop in and out. This neat arrangement keeps the canes firmly in place, so they don’t bump into each other as you walk.
There’s an interior mesh pocket for balls and tees, an extra interior zip pocket for wallets and phones, an exterior pocket on one side for a water bottle, plus a set of shock cords on the other side to hold an umbrella.
The Grasshopper also features a kickstand that stays tucked into the backpack’s padded back panels when not needed, but automatically flips back to support the pack when placed on the ground. There is also a rain cover, which can be attached to the entire pack on wet days.
Finally, it’s a really smart piece that can come into its own if you’re playing a short course that doesn’t require a full set, or maybe you’re heading out to the range or to a shortstop academy to work on your play wedge. The nature of its design means it will be suitable for younger types, perhaps kids just starting out in the game who only carry half a pack, but it also pits itself against a host of brands offering slim bags that are designed to be slung over the shoulder with quick access to the half. Dozen of batons.
With its elegant looks and thoughtful design, The Grasshopper is worth considering if you’re the kind of golfer who likes to stand out from the crowd.
RRP: £255. To find out more, visit www.grasshopperbags.com.