Bag Boy Quad Pro vs Clicgear Model 4.5

The Quick Verdict

Get the Bag Boy Quad Pro. It's lighter by 5 lbs, lists at $39.05 less, and has four wheels to the Clicgear's three. Both carts come with their umbrella holder, drink holder and console in the box. The Clicgear Model 4.5 is worth the extra money if trunk space is genuinely tight: it folds to 2.6 cubic feet versus 3.5, and that 0.9-cubic-foot gap can matter depending on what else is back there.

What They Have in Common

Both are push carts with a brake, an umbrella holder, a cup holder, and a storage console included. The Quad Pro's warranty is 2 years limited; the Clicgear's parts cover is 2 years only when bought from Clicgear.com. Both fold down to a longest single dimension under 25 inches, so neither requires a truck.

Where They Differ

Weight and Price

The Quad Pro weighs 16 lbs; the Model 4.5 weighs 21 lbs. Five pounds is nothing on the fairway and something at the tailgate, twice a round — especially if you're heaving it in and out of a cramped trunk. The Quad Pro also lists at $299.95 against the Model 4.5's $339, a gap of $39.05 at list. The Clicgear lists higher and weighs more. That gap needs to earn its keep somewhere.

Folded Size

Here's where it does. The Clicgear folds to 13 × 15 × 23 inches and 2.6 cubic feet. The Quad Pro goes to 24 × 17 × 15 inches and 3.5 cubic feet. The volume gap is 0.9 cubic feet — not enormous, but the shape matters as much as the number. The Clicgear's longest dimension is 23 inches; the Quad Pro's is 24. More telling are the other two sides: 13 × 15 versus 17 × 15. A narrower folded cart can slide into a tighter corner of the trunk, or stand upright without taking the full width. One thing to flag: Clicgear's own spec table says the cart folds to 23 inches tall, while the feature copy on the same page says 24. That's their inconsistency to sort out, not ours.

Wheels and Braking

The Quad Pro runs four wheels; the Model 4.5 runs three. The Quad Pro's brake is handle-mounted. The Model 4.5 uses a hand brake on the front wheel with an internally routed cable. The mechanisms differ; how either holds on a slope isn't something a spec sheet settles.

What's in the Box

The Quad Pro brings a detachable umbrella holder, a magnetic accessory plate, and a deep scorecard console. It uses Bag Boy's Top-Lok system to attach the bag — works with compatible Bag Boy bags, worth checking before you buy if your bag is another brand. The Model 4.5 includes an umbrella mount, an adjustable drink holder, a mesh basket, a storage bag, and a phone holder console. It uses silicone bag straps. Neither cart needs a follow-up order to get you out the door.

Warranty

The Quad Pro carries a 2-year limited warranty, full stop. The Clicgear's warranty depends on where you buy it: 2-year parts and 6-year frame if you buy direct from Clicgear.com, 1-year parts and 3-year frame everywhere else. If the warranty matters to you, that's a purchasing decision as much as a product decision.

Who Should Buy Which

Buy the Bag Boy Quad Pro if:

• You're carrying it in and out of the trunk solo and 5 lbs registers as real weight.
• The $39.05 gap at list goes toward green fees or something else.
• You use a compatible Bag Boy bag and want the Top-Lok attachment.
• You want the umbrella holder, the accessory plate, and the console without thinking about it.

Buy the Clicgear Model 4.5 if:

• Trunk space is genuinely a constraint — you're sharing it with a stroller, a cooler, or another cart — and 0.9 cubic feet and a narrower folded footprint are worth $39 extra.
• You're buying direct from Clicgear.com and want the 6-year frame warranty.
• You prefer a front-wheel brake with internally routed cable over a handle-mounted system.

The Bottom Line

The Clicgear Model 4.5 folds smaller and carries a longer frame warranty when you buy direct. But the Quad Pro is lighter and lower at list, and both come fully equipped out of the box. Unless your trunk situation makes that 0.9-cubic-foot difference a real problem, the case for spending more and lifting more isn't there.

Get the Bag Boy Quad Pro.