Sun Mountain Kube Travel Cover

The Sun Mountain Kube is a 6.8 pound golf travel cover with plastic half-shells in the sides and dense foam across the top.

Why it made the list

Weight is where many golfers get caught at the check-in counter. The Kube weighs 6.8 pounds, 4.5 pounds less than Sun Mountain’s own ClubGlider Meridian, which leaves more of your checked bag limit for clubs, shoes and clothes. It doesn’t give up much protection to get there. Plastic half-shells sewn into the cover add structure, and dense foam padding runs through the top where the club heads sit.

It also folds into a compact package once you’re home, so it’s easy to store between trips.

What it does well

• At 6.8 pounds, it’s the lightest travel bag on our list
• Plastic half-shells add rigid protection along the sides
• Dense foam padding protects the top of the bag
• Heavy-duty two-way zippers run the full length for easy loading
• It folds into a compact package for storage

The low weight is the reason to pick it. If your packed cart bag runs close to 50 pounds, the Kube can be the difference between a normal bag fee and an overweight charge.

Who it’s for

It suits golfers who pack a full set, a big cart bag and shoes, and who want structure from the shells without the weight of a hard case. It’s a good match for anyone with limited storage space at home.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you want a bag that rolls upright and steers easily through a long terminal. The Kube doesn’t have the Meridian’s fold-out legs. Sun Mountain’s photos show wheels at the base, but the brand doesn’t describe them in its specs, so check the photos if wheel size matters to you.

Key specs, explained

The internal size is 52 x 14 x 14 inches, the same as the Meridian, so it takes most cart and stand bags. The 6.8 pound weight leaves about 43 pounds for your golf bag and gear under a 50 pound limit. The ballistic-style nylon shell is reinforced in wear areas, the spots that scrape belts and pavement.

How it compares

The Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian Travel Bag costs $90 more, weighs 11.3 pounds and rolls upright on pivoting wheels. The PING Rolling Travel Cover folds even smaller, down to 9.5 inches tall, and rolls on skid rails. Choose the Kube if staying under the weight limit matters most.

Good to know

Sun Mountain sells the Kube for $290 in several colors, with free shipping on US orders over $150. Its limited warranty covers bags against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from purchase, and it doesn’t cover normal wear or accident damage.

Questions about the Sun Mountain Kube

How much does the Sun Mountain Kube weigh?

It weighs 6.8 pounds, according to Sun Mountain. That’s 4.5 pounds less than the ClubGlider Meridian.

Does the Kube fit a cart bag?

Yes, its 52 x 14 x 14 inch interior fits most cart and stand bags. Measure an oversized staff bag first.

Is the Kube a hard case?

No, it’s a soft nylon cover with plastic half-shells for added structure. A full hard case is rigid all the way around and weighs much more.