JCR DL550 Stand Bag Review
JCR has discontinued the DL550 Stand Bag. Unfortunately, this bag is no longer available.
We recommend the JCR DL550s, an upgrade to the former model. See our full review of the DL550s here.
JCR DL550 Stand Bag (Our original review)
When we attended the 2016 PGA Merchandise Show, we met with Dan Langner, the chief designer and owner of JCR Inc. Dan walked us through their new line of golf bags. Of course, we were primarily interested in their JCR DL550 Stand Bag. The DL550 was introduced in November 2015 and should become popular as it becomes better known.
Before we talk about the bag itself, we were genuinely impressed with Dan Langner. Dan has over 20 years of experience in the golf industry, having held executive roles with TaylorMade-Adidas, Slazenger, and Gear for Sports.
It was clear that Dan created a bag for himself — that he would personally use and be proud to represent. It was obvious that he believed that he and his team had developed the best golf stand bag in the market. So, let’s dive into the specifics.
Weight
The JCR DL550 Stand Bag weighs roughly 6 pounds, including the shoulder straps and rainhood.
This weight makes the DL550 one of the heaviest among our recommended models. JCR wanted a full-featured, sturdy bag that would pass the test of time. This design perspective added some “extra” weight to the bag.
Getting Clubs In and Out of the Bag
The bag has a six-way opening with six full-length dividers. The top opening measurement is 9.5” x 8.5”.
This configuration is as close to our ideal top opening as a bag can come.
Ease of Carrying the Bag
The carry system is based on a four-point dual strap with a padded center hub. The bag has a cushioned, generously sized hip pad. The bag has a top rim, spine, and bottom handles for easy lifting options.
When we tried the bag on, we found the straps comfortable and promoted a balanced weight distribution. The shoulder strap system meets our comfort and ease of use expectations.
Storage/Pockets
The JCR DL550 Stand Bag has ten pockets, including:
- Full-length apparel pocket
- Velour-lined valuables pouch
- Two Insulated beverage pockets
- A Smart Phone pocket with a clear window which keeps your golf GPS app visible
- Ball and accessory pockets
Regarding other attachment points, the bag has a towel loop, umbrella cord, pen sleeve, and divot tool sleeve.
Our philosophy has been to keep the pockets and storage system simple. Dan walked us through the ten pockets that the bag offers, and they were very well organized, and, in this instance, it did not feel like too many.
Stability of the Bag
This JCR model has positioned the stand mechanism just below the top cuff. The bag legs do not extend back as far as some bags to ensure they don’t over-extend. The bag has slightly enlarged feet to reduce sinking and slippage.
The stability features of the bag meet our expectations.
Extras
The JCR DL550 Stand Bag has:
- A rainhood
- A cart friendly base
- Multiple color combinations, all creating a stylish look for this newcomer
- 100% dobby nylon, which was substantial in heft and texture. The bag looked and felt like it would last for years.
Value
The JCR DL550 Stand Bag’s suggested retail price is $180.
The $180 MSRP is in the mid-range of our recommended full-featured carry bags. If you are looking for a high-quality stand bag that is stylish, durable, and not run-of-the-mill, we highly recommend you check out this great bag.
As mentioned at the beginning of this post, JCR has discontinued the DL550 Stand Bag.
We recommend the JCR DL550s, an upgrade to the former model. See our full review of the DL550s here.
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Thanks for the comment. I remember the first time I tried to take up golf. I hated it. Just didn’t see the point. The next year I tried again and became addicted. You should really try it. It will challenge you physically, mentally and in every conceivable way. In addition, if you use a carry bag it is great exercise!
Again thanks for the comment and if you do decide to take golf up go over to our sister site The Best Golf Training Aids and pick up some tools to help you quickly learn the game. Hope to see you out on the links!
Have been thinking about a bag upgrade recently. This is definitely an option.
My only reservations are the weight and the cost – not that 6lbs is exactly heavy but if there are lighter versions maybe they’d be better (I like to carry my bag)
I was hoping not to spend that much but maybe it’s worth spending a but extra to get quality that will last. May actually work out cheaper in the long run.
Thanks for the detailed review (your reviews are awesome by the way!) – I’ll check out some of the other reviews on your site and make a call.
Hmmm cost and weight! Those tend to be the biggest factors when someone finally decides to buy a golf carry bag. At the end of the day if you buy a high quality bag it will last for years. So the cost spreads out over a long period of time. But, it can still be a hefty piece of change. On our site we link folks up with Amazon because they tend to offer the lowest price you will find in the market to try and help minimize the cost.
In terms of weight for the most part the less the bag weighs the fewer features you get. For instance we review a Titleist bag on the site, the Titleist Ultra Lightweight. It weighs 4.9 pounds but only has a three section top and has a slim profile. The DL550 has a more ideal top and much richer features. So, there can be a trade off on weight versus features. I will tell you that with the strap systems on these bags, for example the Ping Hoofer, 5 – 6 pounds can feel pretty light.
Good luck in your decision! You would be happy with any of our top 2016 recommended stand bags.
I recently bought one, and it has been perfect to the tee (No pun intended!). The drink coolers keep everything absolutely FREEZING, and you can still drain all the ice out when you are done. The pockets are actually so helpful too, and you know where everything is. Don’t even get me started on the iPhone pocket though, that thing is so smart! I definitely recommend this bag!
Charleston,
I’m glad you love the bag. For a relatively new company they sure hit a home run on their first time at bat.
Brad