Best Disc Golf Carts
One of the disc golf accessories that has become more popular in the last decade is the disc golf cart. With more and more cart companies trying to carve out a slice of the accessory pie, disc golfers have a variety of brands and models to choose from. Disc golfers of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned pros, have gladly converted to using a cart whenever possible. The help us save energy and avoid repetitive motion, and give us the ability to bring extra discs, snacks, water, or additional accessories. Carts make a round of disc golf even more relaxed and enjoyable.
As a devoted cart user I’m actually surprised more people don’t join those of us who have discovered their benefits. Maybe this blog will help! You can also click here to check out the top selling carts.
In this blog I will talk about the different types of carts available and break down the pros and cons for each one. That will help you find the cart that will fill your particular needs and wants, since we all have different tastes and approaches to disc golf.
Best Cart Types
I like to sort carts according to whether or not they need an additional bag to hold discs. Some carts are made to hold your bag in or on them, while others have built in shelves to hold your discs.
For the ones that require an additional bag, all you have to do when using the cart is to attach your current bag. It’s pretty fast and usually effortless. For some of those carts you can leave the bag in the cart while transporting. Others are separate and would take additional space in your vehicle for the cart and the bag.
With the carts that hold discs on their own, you would need to transfer discs from your bag to the cart. If you frequently play courses that are not cart friendly, you would have to move discs from your cart to your bag and back quite regularly.
Here are the carts, starting with the ones that require an additional bag:
ZUCA Trekker and Trekker LG cart
The ZUCA Trekker and Trekker LG cart is based on the ZUCA Backpack and Backpack LG. The ‘LG’ stands for Large and that model is slightly larger than the regular Trekker/Backpack cart. The Trekker has a 22” axel (which means the cart is 22” wide) and carries 20-25 discs, while the LG has a 24” axel and holds up to 30 discs. They both have a telescoping handle and a built-in seat that supports up to 300 lbs.
Pro:
- Built-in Seat
- No additional bag needed
Con:
- An additional bag would be needed for non-cart courses
- Takes a lot of space to transport
ZUCA Compact cart
The Compact is for people who don’t carry as many discs, and who don’t need as much space. It sits a little lower, but still has the 22” axel for stability. It also has a built-in seat, which sits a little lower than other carts.
Pro:
- Smaller, lighter cart is easier to move and transport
- Built-in seat
- Low center of gravity
Con:
- An additional bag would be needed for non-cart courses
- Limited space for extra discs and accessories
ZUCA All-Terrain
The All-Terrain Cart is a larger version of the Compact cart. It carries up to 32 discs, with side pockets and interior storage. It has a built-in seat and a 22” axel.
Pro:
- Built-in seat
- Lots of storage space for discs and accessories
Con:
- An additional bag would be needed for non-cart courses
ZUCA Transit Cart
The Transit Cart has a built-in bag for discs, and also has storage space below the bag. It has a 24” axel and a built-in seat. The Transit Cart holds up to 25 discs.
Pro:
- Built-in seat
- Extra space for storage or a cooler bag
Con:
- An additional bag would be needed for non-cart courses
- Limited space for extra discs
Frame Carts – Bring Your Own Bag
The other kind of cart is one you use to transport an existing bag. The bag will go on or in the cart. The nice thing about these disc golf carts is that your discs are always in the same place (your disc golf bag) so when playing courses that are not cart friendly, you don’t have to shuffle your discs around.
These kinds of carts vary in size and style. Some have seats, while others don’t. Some have two wheels, and one model has three. Here are some of these carts where you need to provide a bag:
ZUCA Backpack and Backpack LG
Zuca Backpack and Backpack LG are carts that have a seat, telescoping handle, water bottle holders, but no extra storage space. All of the storage must come from the bag used in the cart. The Backpack cart has a 22” axel, the LG’s is 24”.
Dynamic Discs offers a version of this cart that is the same as the Zuca, except the front plate says, “Dynamic Discs”.
Pro:
- Easy to remove your bag for non-cart courses
- Built-in seat
Con:
- Larger cart to transport
- Additional cost of buying a bag
- Storage space is limited to the size of the bag
MVP Rover Cart
The Rover Cart is a small cart and the most compact of any cart. It does have water bottle holders and a telescopic handle, but no built-in seat. It has a low center of gravity, making it easy to move and maneuver.
Pro:
- Easy to remove your bag for non-cart courses
- Low center of gravity for ease of moving
- Small cart to transport
- Easy to get in and out of car trunk
Con:
- Additional cost of buying a bag
- Storage space is limited to the size of the bag
- There is no seat.
ZUCA EZ Cart
The EZ Cart has a shelf for your bag to sit on, and a little storage area under that shelf. Like the Rover Cart, it doesn’t have a seat, so you would need to carry one. It has a 24” axel.
Pro:
- Easy to remove your bag for non-cart courses
- Low center of gravity for ease of moving
- Small cart to transport
- Extra storage space for accessories or a cooler bag
Con:
- Additional cost of buying a bag
Rovic RV1D
The Rovic RV1D is a foldable cart from ball-golf cart maker, Clikgear. It will hold any bag. The Rovic has a locking brake to prevent the cart from rolling away on an incline. There is a small storage area for snacks, keys, etc. It comes with drink holders, an umbrella storage loop, and a place to hold your umbrella when it’s up. There are many accessories available, including a seat with cushion, insulated storage bag, and mitts for cooler weather. The cart doesn’t push well on bumpy, uneven ground, but you can simply pull the cart over those sections of the course. The large handle makes it easy to get the cart up curbs and over ditches. I was concerned that the cart has plastic pieces, but I’ve been using one year ‘round for three years (including in the winter) and it has held up perfectly.
Pro:
- Easy to push: I never thought tipping back a two-wheeled cart to get it to roll was a big deal. But, when I didn’t have to do it, it was really nice!
- Accessories available to increase storage space, give you a place to sit, and make your life a little easier on the course.
- Very Compact. Folds up into an impressively small space.
- Holds your bag higher, so you barely have to bend over at all to retrieve a disc.
Con:
- Since the front wheel doesn’t pivot, you have to tip the cart back to turn the cart. By mounting your bag a little higher, it makes the tip-to-turn a little easier.
- The accessories are an added expense.
- The cart fold up very small, but if you add the dimensions of your bag and accessories, the total space is comparable to a large cart.
- The included water bottle holders are too small for larger water bottles to fit.
Bagboy Disc Golf Quad XL Push Cart
The Bagboy Quad XL is a four-wheel push cart that boasts more stability and two- and three-wheel carts. It is easy to set up and once you hang your bag on the cart, you’ll be ready to roll. It comes with a drink holder, umbrella holder, and built-in storage for snacks, phones, or accessories. The BagBoy has a handle-mounted brake for parking on an incline.
Pro:
- Stable and easy to push
- The bag sits higher than most carts, making it easily accessible without bending over.
- Has built-in accessory holders
Con:
- Has an optional seat, but it is very expensive
- Other accessories are expensive
- The front wheels don’t pivot
- Built-in water bottle holder won’t accommodate larger bottles
The BEST Disc Golf Cart
Now that you know the pros, cons, and features of these disc golf carts, you can narrow down your selection by considering your disc golf needs.
Do you play most of your rounds at courses that are cart-friendly?
Do you enough room in your vehicle to transport a cart?
How much extra space will you need for accessories, food/water, and extra discs?
How often will I be using the cart at tournaments? (Tournament needs are different than casual-round needs. You’ll want to make sure you can take food, water, chair, repellant, sun screen, umbrella, raingear, etc.)
How much can you spend for the cart and all the accessories you’ll need?
Do you want to be able to sit during rounds?
Once you answer these questions, you’ll start to see which cart makes the most sense for you. Then you can further refine your choices by looking at available colors and styles.
Carts FTW!
I’ve heard many times how glad people are that they bought a cart! With all of the benefits a cart provides, it really is a game changer for many of us. Use this guide to help you decide which cart will be best for you, then check out the selection at Infinite Discs HERE.
What features do you like or wish you had in a disc golf cart?
We want to hear from YOU about your thought on carts. Do you have a cart? Let us know which one (or, which one is your favorite if you have more than one). Don’t have a cart? Tell us which one would best suit your needs. Won’t ever get one? Tell us why.
Ted Hegemann
Ted is the Chief Writer at Infinite Discs. He is responsible for the State of Disc Golf Survey articles and most of the "best discs" posts. Ted runs all kinds of local disc golf leagues and tournaments and tournaments in Northern Utah.
I have a compact cart ! Easy to use and store , easy to keep in the car , it’s been in Az heat to tx snow ! Best first zuca to buy first
I use a Zuca compact. I have no problems with it even on courses that have holes that are considered difficult to use a cart on. It’s light enough to pick up and carry up rocky inclines. With the addition of the putter pack I can carry 20 discs and 2 large water bottles, towels and a few other necessities.
The Zuca Transit makes the most sense for me. I’ve been looking at carts for a while now and there were two major things I’ve wanted: a sturdy seat and space for a small cooler. There are extras that can added to carry putters, an umbrella and retriever, and a seat cushion. Being tall, it’s nice that I can access discs from the top. It’s not cheap but it seems like something I can get use for a long time. As a bonus, the carrying capacity means I can share it with my wife when she joins me.
I like Zuka with a bag, but consider Rovic for accessibility
I don’t own a cart and have never considered buying a cart. This is because I don’t see the need as disc golf typically isn’t super physically demanding as a young adult, so carrying a bag isn’t hard for me to do. I do understand how an older player could/would benefit from a cart.
I used the to have the same mentality: carts are for nerds and oldies.
After a two-day, four-round tournament, I have a cart as the next item on my disc golf wish list.
A Zuca LG is my first choice, and I picked up an Infinite Discs power pocket from my last tournament players pack, so I’m well on my way to being a cart convert!
I’ve owned a Zuca AT cart for about 5 years and generally love it. I’ll use it whenever I can and can truly say that in tournaments with 2 rounds in one day, a cart saves your back and is literally a game changer. Unfortunately, since a lot of the courses in my area are not very cart friendly I still use my bag often. I have no regrets buying the AT, but if I had it to do over again I’d probably buy a backpack style cart to save some money and make switching over easier.
I have the ZUCA EZ cart and it was a game changer for my body during two round tournaments. Helped me keep my energy up. And it’s nice bc i can take the bag off for more heavy terrain courses.
I have a zuca LG cart. I bought it mostly for multi day tournaments so that I don’t have to carry my bag. I feel like it helps me a lot and I can also use it for a seat when I am not throwing. I don’t use my cart for my casual rounds and it doesn’t take too long to transfer the discs I want from cart to bag.
My favorite cart is the backpack cart because it has a seat, water bottle holders, and if the course is too muddy or too hilly for a cart I can just take my bag out and use that and not have to transfer stuff from bag to cart.
Like my Zuca BP Cart
I love the idea of the Rovic, but a Rover is all I would probably get.
I think Zuca backpack / lg would fit my needs best as you can get the bag in and out easily and sit down during rounds.
The Zuca transit cart is the best.. It’s always great to have a seat especially when I bring the family the kids love having a place to sit and having the storage/cooler bags for underneath make it amazing for extra gear/snacks or extra cold ones for dad.
I like the Zuca Backpack LG because you can fit whatever size bag in it and it comes with a seat. Most bags nowadays have enough storage for other items so the extra storage isn’t really needed imo. Plus it comes with water bottle holders! Nuff said
I have the Zuca Backpack Cart which I got a few years back and love it. It came with the tube tires which I like better then the foam wheels. #iwishitwasntsoexpensiveforaumbrellaholder
I ended up with the transit cart after some research recently and couldn’t be happier. It doesn’t look like it does, but it holds a lot! I have 27 discs in the main compartment alone. I didn’t want to have to bend over as far to grab discs out and it has been helping my back a lot. Definitely using the legs a little more, but better than the alternative!
From all the carts I’ve looked at I really like the Zuca All terrain cart. It can hold lots of discs and other things which is what I want most. I already have a backpack for courses that are hard to use a cart on. But most courses are cart friendly. And the all terrain would be nice to be able to carry so many discs for practicing.
I have found having a cart is more convenient than slinging a bag and highly recommend having the option available however the downsides listed above cannot be overstressed. I have two carts that I use, a Zuca All-Terrain that gets more use than not and a semi converted ClickGear ball golf 4 wheeler similar to a BagBoy (read as Rovicesque) that I use to carry my backpack which hardly gets used at all since getting the Zuca. Both fit into the car in about the same amount of trunk/backseat space are roughly the same for different courses – both work perfectly fine in park style courses but suffer when the terrain is hilly or severely rocky. The larger wheels rolly freely over most obstacles without issue but steeper inclines and declines are tricky with both since they try to flip over which is less than cool. The Zucas also can tip over if the become top heavy with an overloaded PowerPocket are on an incline which also is pretty weak. Both are superior to slinging a larger backpack however especially if carrying extra gear since the load is not having to be carried by your arms and shoulders. Need extra water because it’s summertime and blazing hot? Chuck ’em in the cart – no issues. Same with snacks, a small cooler, etc., the weight is more a non issue than anything. Carts are also bulky and while they collapse down pretty well they still just sit there until it’s time to play so you’ll need somewhere to store them in addition to the backpacks, discs, targets, retrievers, etc., that are already being housed in the corner.
Carts can be spendy. Yes, even the more inexpensive models once you include the add-ons will set you back anywhere from a few to several hundred dollars unless you can snag one in a local FB group or on the FB marketplace. They are an investment and will likely last many, many years. If you are a new player and are on the fence about getting a cart I would say don’t rush into getting one but rather pick up really solid backpack, there are several that are excellent out there, before commiting to the cart. Reason being that until you decide this is a hobby that you are really going to be sticking with for the longer term slinging a bag won’t deter you and in a while (few years or several months) you will have a much better understanding of which cart will be suitable to your play style.
With all things there are always trade offs, yes you can carry MOAR stuff but honestly do you really need to? Get a really solid understanding of how many discs you ‘actually’ throw during a round, then add to that maybe 3-5 discs as backups for that set and get a cart that will hold that number; there’s no reason to drag the whole shelf of discs around the course – I mean, how many discs can you lose in one round?
Compact cart for sure! Got one on the way