Unboxing write-up and photos are up.
Also, I noticed when playing yesterday that the cup holder works a great phone storage for those of us that have to carry a separate work phone...
I played another 9 yesterday as well and continue to fall more in love with the Nitron. I'm nearing the point where they'll have to pry it from my cold dead hans.... 4 foot rat snakes like it too!
Bag Boy Nitron Push Cart – Official MGS Forum Review by Hobert
Intro (5/21/2023)
Hi, I’m Jim. I currently live in Winston-Salem, NC with my wonderful wife and adorable daughter. My son just finished his freshman year at the University of Texas and is home for the summer.
While last in the list of testers, I am certainly not least (in terms of the number of strokes it takes me to get around a course). I am not a single digit handicap like the others; not even close! I picked up the game while in college playing occasionally, but not regularly until my mid-20’s. At that time, I was playing a couple times a month with friends and weekly in the Motorola Golf League. My ball striking was finally finding some consistency and my overall play was improving. Then I decided to change careers and go to Law School. Between having young kids, going to school, and then joining a Big Law firm, I found almost no time to play. Fast Forward to the present, I am now 45, with one kid in college and the other heading into high school next year. About two years ago, I decided to get back into the game, joined MGS, and this March, my wife and I joined Maple Chase here in Winston-Salem.
When I played my first round at Maple Chase in March, I immediately noticed the number of people walking–both carrying bags and pushing carts. I also noticed that with 10 minutes between tee times and some empty tee times between groups, Maple Chase appeared quite welcoming for walkers. Wanting to join those experiencing golf in its purest form, I began researching the ideal bag for carrying. I ultimately pulled the trigger on a Sun Mountain 2.5+ (which I love) and began walking 9 holes by myself on weekend afternoons and on weeknights after work once the time changed. While carrying is great, I soon recognized the potential benefits of a push cart and put it on my Christmas wish list. Low and behold, Santa delivered in May!
I am stoked to test the Bag Boy Nitron! The compact collapsed size and quick set-up with the Nitro-Piston auto-open technology look quite promising as does the Top-Lok bag to cart attachment system. Unfortunately, I do not currently have a Bag Boy or Datrek bag to try out the Top-Lok functionality. I plan to test the cart using my Sun Mountain 2.5+ and my old trusty Nike University of Miami stand bag. I will also look for opportunities to borrow a Bag Boy or Datrek bag to give the Top-Lok functionality a whirl. I will play at least once a week, but will shoot for my standing summer goal of 9 one weeknight after work and 18 on the weekend. I will primarily test the Nitron at Maple Chase where the front 9 has more gently sloping hills but the back 9 has several much steeper elevation changes. I look forward to sharing my thoughts. Among other aspects, I plan to focus one the following:
Ease of setup
Stability and maneuverability
Storage (including whether the drink holder will fit my 32 oz insulated water bottle)
Umbrella holder for both rainy and hot sunny days
Bag positioning (any unwanted twisting, etc.)
Durability (I was scouting out a Nitron at my club and noticed the tread on the tires was nearly gone; see pic below)
Unboxing / Initial Setup (6/10/2023) (5 out of 5 stars)
Upon seeing the Nitron box on my front porch, I was excited for all of the obvious reasons, but also because the small size of the box gave an immediate clue to how compact the Nitron must be in its closed position.
Unpacking and assembling the Nitron was quick, easy, and straightforward (although it is worth taking a few extra seconds to install the front wheel as it is possible to, and I almost did, put it in backwards). Even with taking photos, unpacking and assembly took less than 5 minutes.
Unfolding and folding the Nitron is even easier than the assembly. With a little initial push on the two halves of the cart, Nitro-Piston does an excellent job of popping the cart right open. My initial impressions of the materials and craftsmanship are that the cart is well-made and sturdy, not to mention purrrrrdy! The one minor nit is that the green of the bungee cords for strapping in the bag differ a bit from the green accents on the wheels and other parts of the cart. When folded, part of the bottom bag rest becomes a handle allowing for easily carrying the compact and light package.
Final Review (5/21/2023)
I had a blast reviewing the BagBoy Nitron push cart! Thank you MGS and @Bag Boy for this fantastic opportunity! I had actually never previously used a push cart prior to testing the Nitron at my home course playing several 9 hole rounds and an 18 hole round. Not to give away too much of my review, but it was love at first sight/unfolding.
Aesthetics (5 out of 5 Stars)
As noted above in my Unboxing summary, the Nitron is an extremely attractive push cart when unfolded and quite compact when folded. The materials and finishes along with the clean lines suggest a well-designed high-quality push cart.
While I had a hard time choosing from the various tasteful color schemes offered by Bag Boy, throughout testing I remained very pleased with my selected color scheme (Battleship Gray / Lime). Once I started testing, I naturally started paying attention to the many other cats used by members at my club. I have not yet found one that looks better to me than my
Out of the Truck / Onto The Course (5 out of 5 stars)
Before using a push cart on the course, you first need get it out of their vehicle, unfold it, and attach your golf bag. The Nitron truly shines in this area. Due to the Nitro-Piston technology, it literally unfolds with ease in seconds (as I demonstrated to an awed work colleague in our office parking lot). I am able to secure my Sun Mountain 2.5+ stand bag fairly quickly with the bungee straps. Unfortunately, I did not have access to a Bag Boy or Datrek bag to try the Top-Lok attachment functionality which purports to make attaching your bag a snap. Adjusting the handle height is easily performed using locking/unlocking lever on the right side of the Nitron.
On the course, the Nitron rolls easily, smoothly, and straight on flat areas. The Nitron does a great job distributing the weight of your bag across the wheels leaving the front wheel light and easily maneuverable. The hand brake is conveniently located and works quite well. That said, since the brake only engages one wheel, you need pay attention when using the brake on hills to avoid the cart rotating around the braked wheel due to gravity. Caution must also be exercised when stopping on steep inclines as the cart can get a bit top heavy in that situation and fall backwards (this happened to me one time).
I experienced absolutely no bag twisting during my testing. I believe this is due, at least in part, to the upper bracket for the legs on my Sun Mountain 2.5+ fitting nearly perfectly between the Top-Lok brackets (see pic below) which prevents it from twisting.
The primary storage compartment works well for storing extra balls, a couple of tees, range finder, pencil, or anything else you might need while on the course. I really like the clip for holding your scorecard on the top cover of the storage compartment.
While the cup holder did not fit my preferred 32oz water bottle, the storage bag under the handle is extremely convenient for holding my water bottle with plenty of room to spare for other items. I also tried the cup holder with a large Tervis tumbler. This worked reasonably well, although it was in close proximity to my wedges resulting in some grass on my Tervis lid from time to time and needing to nudge a wedge to the side to remove the Tervis for drinking.
When finished for the day, the Nitron folds right back up almost as easily as it unfolds.
The Good, the Bad, the In Between (3.5 out of 5 stars)
The Good:
Nitro-Piston assisted unfolding (it is Awesome)
Rolls and handles great!
Extremely good-looking push cart
Phone-holder is quite secure and makes phone very accessible
Umbrella holder can be attached to either side of handle and works well
The In Between:
Hand brake is accessible and easy to use, but would be even better if it engaged both wheels
Cup holder is conveniently located but does not fit larger bottles and clubs may interfere with removing beverage (works great as secondary phone holder though)
The Bad (not much, so nitpicking):
I did notice bit of light wear marks on the legs from folding/unfolding.
Play it or Trade it? (5 out of 5 stars)
You’d have to pry it out of my cold dead hands!!! Seriously though, the Nitron meets all of my requirements and preferences for a push cart. Based on my experience, if I was not fortunate enough to already have a Nitron due to my participation in this test, I would pony up the $280 to purchase one without hesitation and without a second look at the competition.
Conclusion
In my experience, the Bag Boy Nitron is a fantastic push cart. When folded, it is quite compact for easy storage and transport to the course. Once at the course, the Nitron eagerly pops open with only the slightest nudge. Any bag is secured easily with bungee cords. On the course, the Nitron is light and nimble and its looks are the envy of all of the other push carts at the club. I strongly recommend that anyone in the market for a push cart take a long look at the Nitron!
Good Good is my favorite. Bob Does Sports and Busta Jack are my tier 2. I love to watch them because they are funny and it helps me relax. I don't really watch them for lessons/how to. I watch reviews some times but I am looking for something specific and don't really care who it is doing the review. I have watched the Brits in the early years but they talk to much now and golf to little for me sometimes. I also like the Bryan Bros.
I would have to agree those guys are quite funny. They are bringing their golf outing to the area where I live but there was no way I was paying 750 to play in the event.
I don't want a lot of stuff on youtube but it's usually either bob does sports or something that had to do with disc golf since I play that as well. Basically anything with golf in the name lol
Congrats! You need to add the badge to your profile. I don't think the moderators @GolfSpy_APH charge a beer for it, but I could be wrong. 😉 Not gonna lie, I thought "Trou d'un coup" was heavily accented Scotsman saying, "Throw it in the cup!" 😂
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I am playing! It's the day after for me! Yesterday! My first HOLE IN ONE!! I am 60 and playing for a long time. Playing in my Club friday league. On hole #4 of the Woodland Course at Belle Vue Golf golf club in Léry, Québec. 137 yards, 8I. Was right at the pin, felt on the green and rolled slowly about 5 yards to the hole. looked like ever to fall!! The beer was on me after the round. Not so bad. The guys went easy on me.... Got a nice towel and medal from the Club (see pic) For those wandering "Trou d'un coup" is french for "hole in one"
I dont know I will be able to concentrate to play today!!
That's a shame... 😞
but ya know on the food thing... If you're, say, over 80 and there's something you really enjoy .. you shouldn't eat it? .. like: oh in 20 years this s#*! is gonna kill you...??
C'mon!! Live your life 👌
My grip had also gotten too weak (especially with driver). Slightly strengthening it made entire swing much more fluid and natural. I forgot what it was like to crush drives on the regular.
Good morning Spies!
Just another busy workday here. The grey skies and cold temps help the focus - but just a little.
Go play golf and tell us about it here so the vicarious golfers can soak it up!
Wishing you all a super day.
Mornin' Y'all!
Its a good day for us despite no golf-related activity (other than perhaps a few practice swings in the yard). My son just finished up his freshman year at the University of Texas and flies home from Austin this afternoon. Now that he will be home, we are going to be playing weekly and getting regular instruction from a fantastic local teaching pro (I was waiting for him to get home to schedule).
Good luck!
Good Morning! Wishing everyone a fantastic weekend. Poured here first thing this morning, but tomorrow looks amazing and I have an 11:30am tee time. I guess I’ll be productive around the house today…
Welp, I was wrong about my game heading in the right direction. 🤣 Played a truly awful round yesterday, but the company was fun so still had a great time.
Welp, I was wrong about my game heading in the right direction. 🤣 Played a truly awful round yesterday, but the company was fun so still had a great time.
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