An essential component when you are a walker is the cart. We have previously discussed the merits of push vs pull carts. We will look a little deeper into a few options for push carts.
When it comes push carts, they are more bulky because they use a three or four-wheel configurations. As such, it can be a bit hard to place it in your car trunk. Well, a relatively unknown brand has tried to solve this by creating “the Blade”.
The “Blade”, developed by Big Max Golf, is quite unique. When folded, the dimensions are just 33.6 x 24.4 x 4.9 inches. That is quite an achievement and will easily fit in most trunks. It only weighs 14 lbs, so it is a lightweight as well.
“The new Blade+ trolley not only fits the definition of the ultra-compact category, but actually creates the need for a new trolley category of its own.”
The retail cost is $299, which is quite reasonable.
Ultra slim profile – less than 5 inches
Unfolded, the Blade looks like any other three-wheeled cart
In addition, Big Max has several interesting push carts available. But, check out their cart accessories, which is extensive. My favorite is the i-Dry Rainsystem that will keep your clubs completely dry (and in style)
Another wonderful push cart that deserves mentioning is the Sun-Mountain MC3 Micro Cart.
“The latest offering in our patented Micro-Cart® line, the MC3 like its predecessors, folds in two simple steps and has a small, folded footprint making it easy to get in and out of your vehicle. The MC3, due to its larger diameter tires is noticeably easy to push and has a sporty appeal.”
This is great and stable four-wheel cart and when you fold it up, the dimensions are 26.5 x 14.5 x 13.5. The floor space is definitely less and it will fit in your trunk. With a height of 13.5 inches, the option to place the bag on top of the cart is not available. It is almost three pounds heavier, but still very much a lightweight solution. At a retail cost of $199.99, it is also a more affordable option if trunk space is not an issue.
Sun Mountain’s MC3 cart folded.
Sun Mountain MC 3 Cart – Opened
There are many other cart options available out there in the market. These are two that caught my eye as being functional and practical for discerning walking golfer.