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The Latest in Carts
BAG BOY NITRON
$259 www.BagBoy.com A key feature of the Nitron is its lightning-fast assisted open capabilities with Nitro-Piston Technology. It’s an easy one-step process to get the cart open to onto the course in no time. The Nitro also has a compact fold-size and is lightweight for quick storage and transport to and from the course. There’s Top-Lok Technology, a patented bag-to-cart attachment system. Other elements include a full-feature scorecard console with integrated beverage holder, mobile device holder and golf ball storage; an umbrella holder with a storage clip; an integrated umbrella storage with loop and storage notch; an extra-large accessory bag under the scorecard console for storage; a handle mounted parking brake for quick and safe usage, and bungee straps to secure your golf bag. One of the sweetest attributes of the Nitron, which weighs just 16.75 pounds, is it’s tool-free assembly.
WHAT WE LIKE Lightweight construction, compact fold size, tool-free assembly.
BAG BOY QUAD XL
$229 www.BagBoy.com The Quad XL has a compact fold-size for storage and transport and measures only 24x17 x16 inches. There are four wheels to provide superior stability with the added benefit of lightweight, solid, maintenance-free tires. The Quad XL features TOP-LOK Technology, a patented bag-to-cart attachment system. The Quad XL weighs only 14.2 pounds. Additional features include a full-feature, extra-deep scorecard console with integrated beverage holder, a mobile device holder and golf ball storage; an umbrella holder that is included with a storage clip; an extra-large accessory bag under the scorecard console; a handle mounted parking brake; tool-free assembly; and tracking adjustment. The wheel diameter measures 9.5 inches for the front and 11 inches for the back.
WHAT WE LIKE: Light weight, integrated beverage holder, tool-free assembly.
ALPHARD CLUB BOOSTERV2 MOTORIZED CART
$799 www.AlphardGolf.com The Booster V2 motorized cart is the impressive New Age rocket ship of the golf course. One of the biggest reasons Alphard designed the motorized Club Booster V2 is specifically to help golfers get up and down hills with more ease, and isn’t that nice of the company’s designers? A dual hub motor has more than enough juice to conquer any golf courses. The Booster V2 takes about 15 to 20 minutes to install and seconds to set up at the golf course. Despite its high-tech capabilities does. All the golfer needs to do is extend the axles on the eWheels and then attach the cart brackets to the axle, and you are ready to take on the terrain of any course, smooth or hilly. There’s also a remote control on the Booster V2, as well as a handle strap, a Micro USB cable, a set of brackets, a set of “wheelie” bars, and an AC/DC charger.
WHAT WE LIKE: Power, easy set up and use, great appearance.
CLICGEAR 4.0 PUSH CART
$279 www.GlicGearUSA.com
The 4.0 features a new silicone bag strap system that makes it sturdy and reliable. Other elements include a new adjustable upper saddle, a lower saddle, a large console (scorecard, ball, pencil and tee holders), a large storage net, and an umbrella mount and bracket for those rainy days. The Club Gear 4.0 quickly folds down to a compact 13 x15 x24-inches, making it easy to put in the truck of your vehicle with little strain on the back and legs. There’s a front-wheel engaged hand brake that can be quickly accessed when needed, an independent handle bar adjustments, and an accessory mount with a standard cup holder included. The Club Gear 4.0 accommodates most stand bags and has a 21-pound heavy-duty frame that makes it durable yet lightweight enough to glide easily over hill and dale.
WHAT WE LIKE: Sturdy but lightweight, new silicone bag strap system, front-wheel-engaged hand brake.
SUN MOUNTAIN PX4
$229-$239 www.SunMountain.com
On the heels of exponential growth in golf push cart use in 2020, Sun Mountain rolled out the new-for-2021 PX3 and PX4 push carts. Offering improvements on the past Pathfinder models, notable PX3 and PX4 advancements include a new handle and new accessory tray, while retaining the main benefits of smaller folded size and easy opening. Improvements on the PX3 and PX4. Key features include a new, continuous handle that allows the cart to be pushed with one hand, a new accessory console to conveniently hold balls, tees, scorecard and mobile phone, a mobile phone holder that includes a slot that allows a charging plug to be used when the phone is in place, dual umbrella holders so an umbrella can be placed on either side of the console tray; and a mesh basket and velourlined pouch for additional storage. Opening and folding PX3 and PX4 is the same simple, one-latch process as the previous Pathfinder models. The carts feature bungee cords to secure the golf bag in place, and an adjustable upper bag bracket accommodates a wide array of golf bag sizes and shapes including stand bags.
WHAT WE LIKE: New accessory tray, easy to handle, accommodates a wide array of golf bags.
BAT CADDY XR4 ELECTRIC GOLF CART
$949-$1,099 www.BatCaddy.com
The X4R is one of the most innovative and unique remote- controlled carts on the market. In its ninth model year, it features an amazingly lightweight, high-tech aluminum frame the weighs in at only 24 pounds. It has an easy two-step, two-click set up design, folding into a package that is smaller than most regular push carts. The XR4 is propelled by two powerful independently controlled quiet 200 watt motors, and features a wide range remote control systems that gives you full control up to 100 yards. The XR4 comes with a powerful, long-lasting sealed lead-acid battery, or a super-light, compact and environmentally friendly lithium battery. The trolley of the XR4 can be operated manually with a seamless rheostat and cruise control and can be easily pushed even without battery power, so you will never be stuck out on the course. The X4R differentiates itself from the X3R by the innovative, European inspired frame design, an adjustable handle height, and a slightly more compact size.