What They Have in Common
Both are four-wheel push carts. Both include a cup holder and a storage console. Both fold to a comparable volume — 3.5 cubic feet for the Quad Pro, 3.7 for the CaddyCruiser — so neither one is dramatically more trunk-friendly than the other on volume alone. That's roughly where the similarity ends.
Where They Differ
Fold and Weight
The CaddyTek's headline feature is its one-click fold, and that's a real difference from the Quad Pro's two-step mechanism. Whether that actually saves you meaningful time in a parking lot is a judgment call.
Weight is where this gets murky. Bag Boy says the Quad Pro is 16 lbs. CaddyTek only says the CaddyCruiser ONE V8 is under 17 lbs — a ceiling, not a number. You can't rank them. What's certain is that 16 lbs is a real number you can plan around, and "under 17" is not.
Folded Size
By volume these two are nearly identical: 3.5 vs 3.7 cubic feet. The shapes differ, though. The Quad Pro folds to 24 × 17 × 15 inches; its longest dimension is 24 inches. The CaddyCruiser folds to 17 × 14.2 × 26.4 inches — a taller, narrower footprint with 26.4 inches as the long edge. That's worth measuring before you buy: a cart that's 26.4 inches tall needs more vertical clearance than one that's 24 inches long and flat. If your hatch is low, that extra 2.4 inches at the top might matter more than the volume says.
What's in the Box
This is the clearest gap. The Quad Pro includes a detachable umbrella holder, a magnetic accessory plate, a deep scorecard console, and a drink-and-phone holder — and it uses Bag Boy's Top-Lok system to secure the bag. The CaddyCruiser comes with a beverage holder, a phone/GPS holder, and a mesh net. CaddyTek doesn't mention an umbrella holder anywhere, so there's nothing to say about whether one is available or not. If you want one, the Quad Pro already has it.
The CaddyCruiser also lists suspension as a feature, which the Quad Pro doesn't mention. So there's nothing to compare there — just that CaddyTek has listed it.
Warranty and Brake
The Quad Pro carries a two-year limited warranty. The CaddyCruiser is one year. The Quad Pro uses a handle-mounted parking brake; the CaddyCruiser uses a foot brake. One's set from the handle, the other by foot.
Who Should Buy Which
Get the Bag Boy Quad Pro if:
- You want a confirmed weight on the spec sheet, not a ceiling
- You use an umbrella on the course and want the holder stated as included
- You want Top-Lok bag retention, especially if you're already using a compatible Bag Boy bag
- The two-year warranty matters — an extra year of coverage on a $300 cart is meaningful
- Your trunk has around 24 inches of horizontal space and a lower hatch
Get the CaddyTek CaddyCruiser ONE V8 if:
- The one-click fold is something you'll use every single round and it's worth $80.95 in convenience to you
- You want a cart that lists suspension — CaddyTek does, the Quad Pro doesn't
- You don't need an umbrella holder and don't mind that CaddyTek doesn't describe how the bag attaches
- You want the $219 list price and would put the rest toward something else
The Bottom Line
The Quad Pro gives you more in the box, a longer warranty, and a weight you can actually plan around. The CaddyCruiser's one-click fold is its draw, and at $219 list it asks less of you up front — but you give up a published weight and a year of warranty for it. If you walk most rounds and want a cart that's straightforward to spec out and well-equipped on day one, the Quad Pro is the one to get.
Get the Bag Boy Quad Pro.