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.
Great article. I don’t currently own a cart and have been considering it for a while. I’ve been leaning towards a zuca cart with a built in bag.
I’ve been looking at them for a while. I bought my wife the Zuca backpack which is nice but doesn’t really fit her pound bag to well. I think we are going to get the RV1D Since it will fit any bag without having to modify, and has a small footprint when folded.
I love my Zuca EZ Cart! Lets me pull my Pound bag through any course!
Rovic all the way! I’ve owned several Zuca carts before, but the Rovic is just so much better. It rolls so easily, has a ton of attachments, and does everything I need it to do.
Zuca seems like the move, torn between the compact and all terrain.
I have a Rovic and I love it. Just bought a new one actually. I had my first one for 3 1/2 years. I have played a lot of different courses and terrains with it (probably 400+ rounds). Sadly after hitting so many holes, big branches, roots, rocks, etc. clip that locks it together broke ( it would cause me to shift into the cart with my body) . I’m actually impressed it took that long to break on me with how many times it has happened. Most of the accessories are worth paying for. I really like that I can just take my bag and not have to transfer my stuff back and forth. Highly recommend it.
I have the zuca transit cart and love it. The only downside that I have found is that the cup holders are not very good for carrying insulated water bottles. I have since replaced them with a better option.
I do not have a cart, when I started playing regularly my friends and I got a laugh out of seeing people with them out on the course. Now that I have been taking the game more seriously I see the appeal, constantly setting my bag down and having it topple over and let my water bottle roll away is increasingly frustrating as my round progresses, plus I think not having the weight on my shoulder would help keep me loose and playing better. I’m sure my friends will get a chuckle out of seeing me with one until we are on hole 11 and I get to take a seat on my portable throne haha.
Im new to carts having carried a bag for 25 years. I just received and used my Zuca Trekker for the first time yesterday. I played Meadowbrook Orchard, its 50/50 woods and rolling open holes among apple trees. In the woods i did more pulling than pushing due to ground debris. I did roll right over most stuff easily. The wheels are big and it has great clearance. It was nice not having the weight on my shoulders and I had great space for snacks and junk. I could bring a sub and chips, fruit and granola bars and still have space. I’ll probably get the putter add on but I have plenty of space for my discs. I live in Central mass so there are courses I’ll still use my bag on but with the bigger courses like Maple Hill and Meadowbrook the cart is a dream for my old arm and body. Oh the seat, 30 seconds of sitting makes a world of difference.
Could you please add other carts like ridge roller not just zuca if your going to compare them the please actually compare some models
Unfortunately, Ridge Roller is not a brand that we are able to sell. If they will allow us we would love to test and review their products as well.