Push Cart Recommendations

[Tom54]

I'm in the market for a new push cart. I'm using the Sun Mountain V1 speed cart and let's say it's lived down to its bottom of the rankings spot in the 2015 Most Wanted Push Carts. Does anyone have a push cart they think highly of? That's durable and doesn't take up too much space folded up in the car? And also works well in uneven terrain and sandy/dirt areas?

 

Thanks!

[hckymeyer]

Sounds like you already found the Most Wanted testing, that's a great place to start.

 

I'd also read through the Big Max Autofold forum member reviews.  One of the guys was using your same cart before he got the Big Max for review.

 

https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/16994-official-forum-member-review-big-max-autofold-ff/

 

Personally I have a Clickgear and it works fine.  I only walk one round a year (before they let carts out) so it's only been used a handful of times.  I have no complaints about it though.

[JudgeSmails]

I did a quick hitter review on the BagBoy Quad XL.....another member bought one on my recommendation and added some more thoughts...read here:

https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/17843-quick-unofficial-review-bagboy-quad-xl-push-cart/

[sixcat]

I have a Clicgear 3.0 and my daughter has a 3.5.  I can't say enough good things about mine.  After suffering through a portion of a season with another brand that ultimately collapsed on the 16th hole of my home course, I bought the Clicgear in 2011 and haven't looked back.  

 

I walk 18 holes approximately 3 times per week from March through early November.

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

Been using the Big Maxx Blade for the past two seasons - awesome cart, folds up flat for easy storage, VERY easy to fold up and comes with a carrying bag so you don't get grass and crap in your trunk.  

 

Can bet had a relative bargain these days, too...

[Dieselsdad]

Love my Big Max AutoFold. Sold two other carts to use this exclusively. Should have some type of deal at bigmaxusa.com. Ask for Mike. He's your guy.

[bullldog]

Clicgear is my answer also.

[McaseyM]

I was lucky enough to be chosen to review the Big Max Auto Fold and it is badass, especially coming from an older Sun Mountain V1. In our review thread, there's some great insight from someone that's used other Big Max carts too.

If you're a regular walker, definitely worth investing a quality new one. With the PGA Show coming up, there may be some previous models getting closed out for great prices, or something new worth waiting for. Great time to be in the market.

 

 

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[Tom54]

Thanks for the suggestions. The Big Max is intriguing. Of course, a Clicgear with a seat is fine option too. Will research!

[Philly Golf Guy]

Another vote for the Big Max.  I have a smaller run and it fits in very easily.  It's easy to fold/unfold and seems to float on the course.  A very solid pushcart that does everything I wanted in one very well.

[drewneddy]

Clicgear is probably best. I have a bag boy and enjoy it, it just doesn't fit in my trunk real well

 

 

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[JBones]

I also love the Big Max Autofold; it's folds up small and sets up quickly.

 

 

 

[bullldog]

Thanks for the suggestions. The Big Max is intriguing. Of course, a Clicgear with a seat is fine option too. Will research!

Love my seat. When it gets slow nothing better to sit & lean back against the bag. They Did put a lot of thought into it along with accessories foot brush is very handy. Loops for towels, storage and umbrella loop to store, beverage holder and cooler..the list goes on. Have never heard of complaints with it from anyone

[PaulJKelly]

I gave sold Bag Boy for about 15 years. Still the best you can buy. Every part us available for replacement and they last forever. The Quad has been our biggest seller for years. Folds down flat and is very light.

 

Irons: Callaway XR 4-Pw, Aw. Right hand. 1 degree upright. 3/4" over length. Project X 5.5 steel. Tour Velvet +1/32" oversized grips.

 

Driver: Callaway 2017 Fusion. Stiff 10.5. 45.5" length.

[PlaidJacket]

There's also one sold at Costco that's similar to the Clicgear that looks good too. A young couple at my course use them and they commented that they liked them. And by the way... you don't have to be a member of Costco to order one.

[Kenny B]

The Bag Boy Quad XL is intriguing.  I have the Sun Mountain MicroCart and while it's OK, I do have a few issues with it.  However, I have to have a cart that folds up so that I can get TWO of them and TWO cart bags in my trunk.  The SM does that.  If the BB Quad XL folds up to a similar size then I might consider a change.  The Clicgear and I think the Big Max would take up too much space, even by folding flat.

[sixcat]

I have a Clicgear 3.0 and my daughter has a 3.5.  I can't say enough good things about mine.  After suffering through a portion of a season with another brand that ultimately collapsed on the 16th hole of my home course, I bought the Clicgear in 2011 and haven't looked back.  

 

I walk 18 holes approximately 3 times per week from March through early November.

Space isn't a factor personally.  I should have added that with my previous post above.  

 

My club has dedicated storage in the cart barn for push carts.

[PaulJKelly]

There's also one sold at Costco that's similar to the Clicgear that looks good too. A young couple at my course use them and they commented that they liked them. And by the way... you don't have to be a member of Costco to order one.

The downside to the Costco cart is that the brake is operated using your foot. Within one round you will wish you paid the extra and had a hand operated brake.

 

Irons: Callaway XR 4-Pw, Aw. Right hand. 1 degree upright. 3/4" over length. Project X 5.5 steel. Tour Velvet +1/32" oversized grips.

 

Driver: Callaway 2017 Fusion. Stiff 10.5. 45.5" length.

[GolfSpy Dave]

I've used more than my share of carts over the years and the one currently in the garage in the Clicgear 3.5+

Durable, folds small, great accessories, and you can catch them at a discount if you look for the % off coupons at dicks and such. They even have a parts shop online if you should need a replacement/repair.

 

Hoping to see a 4.0 model in 2017.

[Kenny B]

The downside to the Costco cart is that the brake is operated using your foot. Within one round you will wish you paid the extra and had a hand operated brake.

 

Irons: Callaway XR 4-Pw, Aw. Right hand. 1 degree upright. 3/4" over length. Project X 5.5 steel. Tour Velvet +1/32" oversized grips.

 

Driver: Callaway 2017 Fusion. Stiff 10.5. 45.5" length.

I have had both.  I agree that there is NO WAY I would ever get a push cart with a brake operated by my foot!  That is a deal breaker.  

[Peaksy68]

Another vote for Clicgear. Add on accessories are a real bonus, especially if you can get them cheaply.

[cksurfdude]

Tom54 - I see you're out in beeeyoooteeefull Simi Valley .. mention that as I'm on the opposite side in NY and have a 4-wheel ClicGear 8.0 for sale (but to someone nearby!).

 

Anyway, I'm the "other member" who also really liked the BagBoy Quad XL .. highly recommended!!!

 

Light, easy to open/close, lotta nice features, handles nicely on the course

 

Had picked it up on RockBottomGolf - they had it discounted plus a "50off" deal on top of that!

[Fireinthehole]

I have a Clicgear 3.0 and my daughter has a 3.5. I can't say enough good things about mine. After suffering through a portion of a season with another brand that ultimately collapsed on the 16th hole of my home course, I bought the Clicgear in 2011 and haven't looked back.

 

I walk 18 holes approximately 3 times per week from March through early November.

+100 for the clicgear, I've had mine for 4 years and no problems since.

 

Now if only someone hadn't stolen my original drink holder...

 

 

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[Tom54]

The Bag Boy Quad XL is intriguing.  I have the Sun Mountain MicroCart and while it's OK, I do have a few issues with it.  However, I have to have a cart that folds up so that I can get TWO of them and TWO cart bags in my trunk.  The SM does that.  If the BB Quad XL folds up to a similar size then I might consider a change.  The Clicgear and I think the Big Max would take up too much space, even by folding flat.

One of my playing partners has the MicroCart and his bag doesn't fit quite well on it. The front wheels actually grind against it. I'm kind of down on Sun Mountain right now. I had the previous Speed Cart with the tires, but it got old having to inflate them. And the newer Speed Cart, as I said, lived down to the bottom of the rankings of the Most Wanted test. Right now my front wheel won't lock when folded anymore.

[Tom54]

Tom54 - I see you're out in beeeyoooteeefull Simi Valley .. mention that as I'm on the opposite side in NY and have a 4-wheel ClicGear 8.0 for sale (but to someone nearby!).

 

Anyway, I'm the "other member" who also really liked the BagBoy Quad XL .. highly recommended!!!

 

Light, easy to open/close, lotta nice features, handles nicely on the course

 

Had picked it up on RockBottomGolf - they had it discounted plus a "50off" deal on top of that!

Heh, yes sir. But I did visit NY last year long enough to play the Black! Luckily I chose to have a human cart lug my bag for me. That would have been a tough haul on my own.

[cksurfdude]

The Bag Boy Quad XL is intriguing. I have the Sun Mountain MicroCart and while it's OK, I do have a few issues with it. However, I have to have a cart that folds up so that I can get TWO of them and TWO cart bags in my trunk. The SM does that. If the BB Quad XL folds up to a similar size then I might consider a change. The Clicgear and I think the Big Max would take up too much space, even by folding flat.

Kenny:

The BB Quad XL is not the smallest package when folded...

 

Approx dimensions:

19" across at the front wheels

25" overall length

16" height at the pushbar handle

 

**BUT...

The wheels can snap off really quickly, via a pushbutton on top of each axle, to reduce the approx dimensions to:

14" across

23" length

10.5" height

Plus the 4 wheels.

 

 

One of the main attractions for me of the Quad XL is the weight savings vs the ClicGear 8.0 (four wheel cart I replaced). It's also easier and quicker to open/close vs the CG 8.0.

 

The CG is clearly well-constructed and engineered to be durable, but the BB seems to be, too, and I'm generally careful with my stuff so I think this will last me a while.

[cksurfdude]

Heh, yes sir. But I did visit NY last year long enough to play the Black! Luckily I chose to have a human cart lug my bag for me. That would have been a tough haul on my own.

Oh, yes!

 

A friend had tix to The Barclays this past season and lemme tell ya .. just walking around the course as a spectator is a workout!!! Course is loooooong and spread out and plenty of hills, too.....

[Kenny B]

One of my playing partners has the MicroCart and his bag doesn't fit quite well on it. The front wheels actually grind against it. I'm kind of down on Sun Mountain right now. I had the previous Speed Cart with the tires, but it got old having to inflate them. And the newer Speed Cart, as I said, lived down to the bottom of the rankings of the Most Wanted test. Right now my front wheel won't lock when folded anymore.

Not an issue with my wife and I.  We both have SM bags that fit the Microcart triangular base.  The bag locks in and doesn't move.  I like having no straps to hold the bag.  If I ever change carts, I would first have to check whether the bag moves around on the cart.  I hate that.  

 

 

Kenny:

The BB Quad XL is not the smallest package when folded...

 

Approx dimensions:

19" across at the front wheels

25" overall length

16" height at the pushbar handle

IMG_20161229_220825340.jpg

 

**BUT...

The wheels can snap off really quickly, via a pushbutton on top of each axle, to reduce the approx dimensions to:

14" across

23" length

10.5" height

Plus the 4 wheels.

IMG_20161229_221000016.jpg

 

 

One of the main attractions for me of the Quad XL is the weight savings vs the ClicGear 8.0 (four wheel cart I replaced). It's also easier and quicker to open/close vs the CG 8.0.

 

The CG is clearly well-constructed and engineered to be durable, but the BB seems to be, too, and I'm generally careful with my stuff so I think this will last me a while.

 

Thanks for the measurements.  I'm not sure what they are for the SM Micro; I'll check tomorrow.  I'don't think the height and width would be an issue; the length is the critical one for my trunk space.

[Kanoito]

+1 Clicgear

Have been using mine since 2010/2011 and still going strong!

[Kenny B]

Kenny:

The BB Quad XL is not the smallest package when folded...

 

Approx dimensions:

19" across at the front wheels

25" overall length

16" height at the pushbar handle

IMG_20161229_220825340.jpg

 

I just checked my SM MicroCart dimensions.

15.5"  across the back wheels (widest)

25" overall length

13" height at the pusher handle

The BagBoy Quad XL measurements would also fit my trunk, even though it is 3 inches wider and higher.  The critical dimension for me is the length and they are the same.  However, I have the original SM MicroCart that I bought 8-9 years ago.  The newer model has bigger rear wheels and the dimensions may be different than mine.  I may put the BB Quad XL on my wish list.  Thanks!!