4 wheel vs 3 wheel push trolleys

[BubbaP]

Having read this the other day

http://forums.golf-monthly.co.uk/showthread.php?66974-Masters-I-Cart-One&highlight=cart

I was having a nose about and noticed they also do a 4 wheel version.

Many 4 wheel users out there?
What are pros and cons?
I'm thinking maybe more stable but takes up more room.

I may dabble with leaving the carry ranks in next 18 months.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I hate the look of these four wheelers. Just my opinion but can't see what a four wheel model looking like a pram gives you compared to the three wheel options

 

[sev112]

I hate the look of these four wheelers. Just my opinion but can't see what a four wheel model looking like a pram gives you compared to the three wheel options

Most prams are 3 wheelers these days.

4 wheels great stability, the Sn Mountain one I have folds down smaller than many 3 wheelers - the reason I bought mine was so that it would go in the back of a peugeot 306 with clubs as well.

You can let a 4 wheel go on its own down a slope - try that with a 3 wheeler and it will often tip over.

But the 3 wheelers are good also, some very good designs

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Most prams are 3 wheelers these days.

4 wheels great stability, the Sn Mountain one I have folds down smaller than many 3 wheelers - the reason I bought mine was so that it would go in the back of a peugeot 306 with clubs as well.

You can let a 4 wheel go on its own down a slope - try that with a 3 wheeler and it will often tip over.

But the 3 wheelers are good also, some very good designs

Like I say, it's just my view and I don't like the look of them. I understand what you're saying about stability but why would you let a trolly run down a hill anyway?

 

[Jensen]

why would you let a trolly run down a hill anyway?

Probably like I do on a slight elevated tee box as you walk down from the tee box down the fairway. I just let it free wheel down.

 

[Blue in Munich]

Had a Sun Mountain 4 wheeler, very good PROVIDED you had the dedicated bag to match the mounting system, now changed to a ClicGear 3 wheeler which for me is a lot better; rolls better, is taller which is very helpful in my case, only downer is it takes considerably more boot space than the Sun Mountain did.

 

[richy]

I hate the look of these four wheelers. Just my opinion but can't see what a four wheel model looking like a pram gives you compared to the three wheel options

More stability? Not really difficult to work that one out

 

[sev112]

Also on steeper downhills it's sometimes easier to let it freewheel than hold onto

As I mentioned, I bought mine on boot size

 

[IanG]

I have the Sun Mountain 4 wheeler and matched with the Sun Mountain bag it is a great combination - no straps or clips to worry about. Folds up very small and neat and feels like a solid piece of kit. Hasn't been field tested in a full east coast gale yes but feels very stable on the course. If you don't have a Sun Mountain bag I'd recommend trying your bag on it before you buy. The support at the bottom is narrow and shaped for the inset in the SM bags so may not work well with all bags.

 

[Khamelion]

I've got a Sun Mountain 4 wheeler, with the carry bag and both are brilliant. Trolley is stable, light weight, easy to push, has a very handy brake next to the hand grips, has some nice features to store bottles, score cards, folds down small, goes into carry bag easily and fits into the boot of my Mazda 3.

This quick vid I took at Silloth last year in extremely windy conditions shows why 4 wheels are better than 3.

[video=vimeo;95844874]https://vimeo.com/95844874[/video]

 

[Beezerk]

I hate the look of these four wheelers. Just my opinion but can't see what a four wheel model looking like a pram gives you compared to the three wheel options

Love the pram quote, a mate and myself said exactly the same when we saw one in the pro shop.

 

[road2ruin]

I have the Clicgear 3.0 which I love....interestingly though it appears they're moving into the 4 wheel area with the Model 8.

http://www.clicgear.com/pushcarts/model-8/

 

[BubbaP]

Thanks for the feedback all.

The pram comparisons were interesting (although perhaps more like a pushchair?).

Maybe it is a bit like wearing pink, you have to have a certain amount of self confidence to wear or push

If I do jump on the push trolley wagon at some point I'll look at both types more closely. Cheers.