Clicgear Model 8.0+ vs Sun Mountain PX4

The Quick Verdict

Get the Sun Mountain PX4. It's 4.8 lbs lighter than the Clicgear, lists for $29 less, includes dual umbrella holders, and carries a 3-year frame warranty from any retailer. The Clicgear Model 8.0+ is worth a look if you need a hand brake — Sun Mountain doesn't describe one in their copy — or if you carry a cart bag and want the silicone strap system. Otherwise, the PX4 is the easier call.

What They Have in Common

Both are four-wheel push carts with a cup holder, a storage console, and bungee or strap bag retention included. Both name their fold — slide-to-close on the Clicgear, a two-step E-Z Latch on the PX4. Neither lists a seat. For a golfer who walks and wants a four-wheel platform, either one covers the basics.

Where They Differ

Weight and Price

The PX4 is 4.8 lbs lighter than the Clicgear — 17.2 lbs versus 22 lbs. That gap doesn't mean much on the third fairway, but you load and unload a cart twice every round. Over a season of walking, it adds up. It also lists for $29 less at $330 versus $359 MSRP.

Folded Size

The Clicgear folds to 27 × 15 × 17 inches — 4 cubic feet — using a slide-to-close mechanism. Sun Mountain publishes no folded dimensions for the PX4 at all. That's not a knock on it, but it does mean you can't compare the two on trunk fit before you buy. If you're working with a tight hatch, the Clicgear gives you three numbers to measure against. The 27-inch longest dimension is the one to check.

Braking

The Clicgear has a hand brake that works on both front wheels, with externally routed cables. The PX4 — Sun Mountain's copy doesn't describe a brake of any kind. If your course has hills and you want to set the cart and walk up to a shot without it rolling, that's a meaningful difference: the Clicgear's brake is published and the PX4's isn't described.

What Comes in the Box

The PX4 ships with dual umbrella holders, a drink holder, a mesh basket, and a valuables pouch. The Clicgear includes two cup holders and a large storage net, and has four accessory mounts. Clicgear's listing mentions an umbrella storage strap but doesn't say an umbrella holder is included. If you regularly carry an umbrella on the course, the PX4 has it sorted out of the box; with the Clicgear, you'd need to check whether the strap handles it or whether you're ordering something separately.

Bag Compatibility and Warranty

The Clicgear uses a silicone strap system; the PX4 uses adjustable bungee cords. One important note: Clicgear says the Model 8.0+ is not compatible with stand bags. The PX4 doesn't have that caveat published. On warranty, the PX4 offers a flat 3-year frame / 1-year parts regardless of where you buy it. The Clicgear's better warranty — 6-year frame / 2-year parts — applies only when you buy directly from Clicgear.com; other retailers get you 3-year frame / 1-year parts, which is even with the PX4.

Who Should Buy Which

Get the Sun Mountain PX4 if:

• You carry an umbrella and want holders already on the cart
• You're buying from a local retailer or golf shop and want the warranty to hold up regardless
• You walk hilly-ish courses but a documented brake isn't a deal-breaker for you
• You want the lighter cart and the lower price

Get the Clicgear Model 8.0+ if:

• You want a hand brake — especially on a course where you set the cart on a slope
• You carry a cart bag rather than a stand bag (Clicgear says stand bags are out)
• You know your trunk is tight and you need exact folded dimensions to plan against
• You're buying directly from Clicgear.com and want the extended warranty

The Bottom Line

The PX4 is lighter, cheaper, and ships with umbrella holders already on it. For most golfers who walk and want a four-wheel cart, those three things decide it. The Clicgear Model 8.0+ has one real argument in its favor: a hand brake that Clicgear actually describes. If your course demands one in writing, or if you're set on a silicone bag retention system and a documented folded size, the Clicgear earns its price. Otherwise, go with the one that weighs less, lists for less, and has your umbrella covered.

Get the Sun Mountain PX4.