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When I play a round of golf at my local course I usually like to walk and carry my standbag, this wasn’t a problem for me last year, because I played mostly par 3 courses. This season I’ve been playing more 18 hole and long 9 hole golf courses, and hauling a full set of golf clubs can be a lot of work, and hard on my back. The solution to this problem was finding a golf pushcart that was lightweight, sturdy, and folded down to a compact size. And that golf pushcart is the Clicgear 2.0 Pushcart, “The Next Generation in Golf Pushcart Technology.”

Look and Feel
One of the first things you’ll notice about the Clicgear 2.0 pushcart is how compact the cart is when you take it out of the box, measuring only 13″ x 15″ and 24″ tall. Its so nice and compact you can easily store the cart in the trunk of your car with your golf clubs and shoe bag, without having to worry about running out of trunk space. The compact size is also very useful when storing the cart in your home when its not being used. The cart weighs approximately 18 lbs, and is made of a aircraft grade aluminum and has a powdered coated frame that resists scratching and scuffs. The aluminum frame gives the cart a very rugged look, similar to that of a mountain bike and give you the added confidence that this cart can go through all types of terrain. This isn’t your average golf pushcart, because it doesn’t look wimpy like the ones you rent at the golf course, and its in a league of its own in terms of features and styling. I received the Black version of the Clicgear 2.0, which is its most popular selling color, with Silver and Red rounding out the top three selling colors.

Performance
For the past month I’ve been testing the Clicgear 2.0 pushcart and I have to say I’m very impressed how well this pushcart performs. One of the key selling points and improvements in the second generation of the Clicgear cart is how easily the cart folds and unfolds. To unfold the cart you only have to perform five basic steps to have the cart unfolded and ready to use (watch the video to see me fold and unfold the Clicgear cart). The same holds true for folding the cart back up, it’s extremely easy to do, in very little time (under 60 seconds). The last thing I want to do is spend a long time unpacking and packing up their pushcart, that would stress me out and put in a bad mood. Playing golf is about having a good time, and no one wants to waste their time trying to get their pushcart unfolded, or worse miss your tee time. Clicgear got it right! Another major improvement from the previous model is move from tube tires to tubeless tires. This is done to improve the reliability of the tires (say goodbye to flat tires) and they also gave the tires lightly wider and flatter profile. This was done to improve the traction on the course and reduce damage caused by the tires in wet conditions. I tested the Clicgear 2.0 cart in wet conditions and the tires did not leave any tire marks/grooves when going over the greens or the fairway and did not get mud and dirt caught in the tire treads. On gravel, sand, pavement, uphill, etc the cart moves so effortlessly and it can easily be maneuvered with one hand. The new Clicgear Model 2.0 Wheels are made of fibre reinforced plastic and are designed with the opposed 3 x 3 spoke design that makes them mould balanced. What this means is that they are much stronger and roll true. This is something you can’t say for wheels made with bicycle spokes, which can become untrue over time and wobbly. The handle at the top of the cart is padded for comfort and also features a socket to screw in the umbrella holder that is included with the cart and a convenient umbrella holder on the side of the handle. Next to the handle you’ll find the one handed brake system, that allows you easily lock and unlock the front wheel of the cart. This is a great feature, because I’ve seen other golfer’s have their pushcart and clubs go crashing into a pond at my local course, because they didn’t have a brake on their pushcart. The cup holder is next to the brake handle and can accommodate any standard size water bottle or beverage. You secure your water bottle with the bungee cord of the cup holder. The next major component of the Clicgear 2.0 cart is the console. The console door is held closed by a magnet, so you don’t have to worry about the door accidentally opening. The console can hold up to three golf balls in the provided slot and any other small items in the main compartment. This is especially nice for storing a bag of golf tees, car keys, or energy bars. You can also store your scorecard on the interior of the console door, by sliding it under the bungee cord if the weather is bad. The exterior of the console door also features a bungee cord to store your pencil and another bungee for your scorecard, when the weather is nice. On the very end of the console portion door are three holes to hold your golf tees, which is a nice feature. I liked not having to reach into my pocket or my golf bag to get to my tees, a real time saver. On the either side of the console door are two d-rings that you can clip on a golf towel or a golf brush for easy access, which I found to be well suited for shorter golf towels. Adjusting the tilt of the upper portion of the Clicgear is easily accomplished by turning the adjustment handle on the side of the cart, allowing you to customize the cart setup. Securing your bag on the Clicgear 2.0 cart couldn’t be easier, and this is done by using the two bungee bag straps at the top and bottom of the cart. The bag straps are big enough and adjustable to accommodate a standard cart bag or stand bag without any problems. I found it was very easy to strap in my standbag in a matter of seconds, without having to worry about my bag not being secure.

If your on the market for a golf pushcart that is compact,folds and unfolds easily, and sturdy, look no further than the Clicgear 2.0. The new improved features of the Clicgear 2.0 Pushcart make it one of the best golf pushcarts I’ve used and you should pick one up.

Retails for $199 http://www.clicgear.com/