Clicgear Model 4.5 push buggy review

Clicgear's 2026 three-wheeler folds small enough for a car boot, making it a strong pick for golf road trips. Testers praise its stability but flag bag fit and weight.

The Clicgear Model 4.5 is the 2026 update of one of the most popular three-wheel push buggies, and it is built for golfers who walk. For anyone touring Australia by car, the appeal is simple: it folds into a compact cube that fits in a boot beside your bag, so you are not stuck paying for a cart or carrying your clubs at every course. Independent reviewers rate it highly for stability and build, but warn that some larger bags need an accessory to sit properly.

How we put this review together: we haven't used this buggy ourselves. This review brings together the maker's specs, Australian pricing and what independent testers have published, with links so you can check them.

At a glance

  • Australian price: $548.95 at Drummond Golf in October 2026, offered in black, navy, pink, slate grey and white (only pink showed as available online when we checked).
  • Folded size (Clicgear, via Drummond): 13 x 15 x 24 inches, roughly 33 x 38 x 61 cm.
  • Weight: 21 lb (about 9.5 kg), according to Independent Golf Reviews.
  • Key features: three wheels with a fixed front wheel, front-wheel hand brake, adjustable upper saddle, silicone bag straps, umbrella mount, independent handlebar adjustment.
  • Release: January 2026, per Independent Golf Reviews.
  • Best for: walking golfers, especially those on a road trip who need a buggy that packs small.

What it is

Clicgear describes the 4.5 as an evolution of the Model 4.0. The frame and folding design carry over; the changes are mostly around the handle. Per Clicgear's description on Drummond Golf, the new console includes a phone holder that amplifies sound, magnetic and hook-and-loop storage pads, access for a charging cord and a three-ball holder. There is also a new storage bag and mesh basket, an adjustable drink holder that takes anything from a slim can to a wide bottle, and an internally routed brake cable.

The magnetic pad matters if you use a laser rangefinder or a speaker with a magnetic mount, because, as MyGolfSpy points out, magnets don't stick to the aluminium frame of earlier Clicgear models.

What independent testers found

MyGolfSpy named the 4.5 the runner-up push cart of 2026, with a 9.5 overall score. It lists a solid frame, plenty of storage and strong wheels as positives, and the lack of a swivel front wheel as the main drawback. In a separate long-term look, a MyGolfSpy writer who has used Clicgear carts for almost 20 years praised the compact fold, stability and the availability of replacement parts, and called the magnetic console pad the favourite new feature. The downsides: the larger console shrinks the mesh netting in front of it, the drink holder has to come off before folding, and the writer's bag rubbed the front wheel until a Booster Clip accessory was added. A longer top strap was also needed for larger bags.

Golf.com was also positive, describing the 4.5 as a sturdy, premium-feeling option for walkers and calling it "a true winner." The reviewer liked the console, mesh storage, silicone straps and smooth, stable ride. The cons were a cupholder that didn't fit an oversized insulated cup, printed folding instructions that were hard to follow (a video helps), and the fact that it isn't the smallest or lightest cart around.

Independent Golf Reviews gave it five out of five. It found the low, wide frame stable on side slopes and climbs, but flagged the 21 lb weight as heavier than most three-wheelers it covers, noted that large bags may rub the front wheel, and pointed out that older Clicgear umbrella accessories don't fit the new mount. Its summary: "a refinement more than a big upgrade."

All three agree it is stable and well built. The recurring warnings are bag fit and weight.

Who it suits

  • Golfers on an Australian road trip who want their own buggy in the boot rather than hiring at each course.
  • Regular walkers who want a stable three-wheeler for hilly layouts.
  • Players who keep a magnetic rangefinder or speaker on the buggy.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Owners of a Clicgear 4.0: the reviewers see the 4.5 as a refinement, so a 4.0 in good condition may be enough.
  • Value seekers: Drummond Golf lists the Clicgear Model 4 at $391.95.
  • Golfers who want the smallest, quickest fold: the Clicgear Rovic QFC is $438.95 at Drummond Golf and is designed around a quick-fold compact frame.

Buying it in Australia

Drummond Golf lists the 4.5 at $548.95, with colour availability varying online, so check stores near you. If you use a large cart bag, take it with you to make sure it sits clear of the front wheel, as both MyGolfSpy and Independent Golf Reviews raise this issue.

For visitors flying in, a buggy is bulky to bring on a plane, and many Australian clubs hire out push buggies on the day, so ask the club when you book. The 4.5 makes most sense if you live here or are driving between courses.

The verdict

Based on MyGolfSpy, Golf.com and Independent Golf Reviews, the Clicgear Model 4.5 looks like a sound buy for walking golfers: stable, durable, repairable and compact enough for a car boot on a golf road trip. It is not light, and some bags need a cheap accessory to fit well. If you don't need the new console, the Model 4 saves you about $157.

Sources

Photo: Golf caddy near green by Moritz320, public domain (CC0), via Wikimedia Commons.