When I was a kid, I had a rusty push cart that you had to screw together yourself just to use it. It was about as minimal as a push cart could get and, honestly, I kind of hated the thing so I ended up carrying my bag more often than not.
Fast forward to now and my kids have been carrying their bags quite a bit, too. But they are playing more rounds these days and with the heat we get here, we started looking into junior push carts to make things easier on them. I learned more than I expected in the process so I figured I would share what might help you decide if your junior golfer needs one and which size to get.
What height should a junior golfer be for a push cart?
I talked to Bag Boy directly about this and they told me they recommend the Quad Junior to kids under 51 inches tall. My daughter is 52 inches so she was right on the border. The Nitron isn’t a junior model at all; it’s one of Bag Boy’s standard adult push carts but the team there told me it’s the one they often see used by older juniors who play competitive golf once they’ve grown past the Quad Junior’s range.
We tested the Quad Junior and the Nitron side by side. We also picked up the ClicGear Rovic RV3J to throw into the mix since ClicGear carts usually do well in our testing. Here’s what we found.
Bag Boy Quad Junior
This is a great push cart for kids. It’s designed perfectly for smaller golfers and my daughter still has some room to grow into it since the standard-sized Nitron is too tall for her right now.
My favorite thing about the Quad Junior is how it folds. It collapses down into basically a square box which fits perfectly on the bottom of our cart for easy transport. It’s not heavy, either. My daughter can pick it up and put it away herself without any help.
Mostly what stands out is how stable it is and how well it accommodates junior bags of different sizes. She’s played with it through an entire season of PGA Junior League and other parents and kids have asked us which model it is because it truly stands out on the course.
ClicGear Rovic RV3J
I was excited about this one going in since ClicGear carts always perform well in MyGolfSpy testing. Unfortunately, the Rovic RV3J just wasn’t as great a fit.
I do like the three-wheel design for easier steering but it’s noticeably less stable than the Quad Junior. It’s worth noting that even though the Quad Junior has four wheels, the kids had zero trouble moving it around and steering it.
The ClicGear push carts are always great when it comes to accessories but the overall functionality of the cart wasn’t as easy to use for smaller kids. It doesn’t fold up all the way. It almost seems built to keep the bag attached to the cart for storage so you can just grab it and head back out. In theory that sounds convenient but we don’t always leave the push cart attached to the bag so it ends up being bulkier to store than the Quad Junior.
It’s certainly not a complete flop but I found the Bag Boy Quad Junior to be noticeably better.
Bag Boy Nitron
This is a push cart my son and I have been fighting over lately. It’s not a junior model. It’s one of Bag Boy’s standard adult carts but their team told me it’s a common choice for older juniors playing competitive golf once they’ve outgrown the Quad Junior. The color and design are cool but what really matters is that it’s easy to use and never feels bulky.
My son is just about five feet tall and it’s been perfect for him. It takes about a second to fold up, gets compact and just does a great job overall. I love this push cart as well.
The Nitron Swivel won our 2026 push cart testing outright. This standard Nitron also landed in our top five. There’s really nothing I would change about it.
FAQ
What size push cart does my child need? Measure your junior golfer’s height. Under 51 inches, look at a junior-specific model like the Bag Boy Quad Junior. Once they get closer to five feet, a standard adult push cart, like Bag Boy’s Nitron, will usually fit fine and it’s a common choice for older competitive juniors who’ve outgrown junior-sized carts.
Do junior golf push carts fit adult-sized golf bags? No. Junior push carts are built to fit smaller junior golf bags. An adult bag will typically be too large or heavy for the frame. It loses too much stability with an adult bag on.
Is a three-wheel or four-wheel push cart better for kids? In our testing, the four-wheel Quad Junior was easier for kids to steer and more stable overall than the three-wheel. An extra wheel didn’t slow the kids down at all.
Are push carts worth it for junior golfers who already walk with a carry bag? If your junior golfer is playing more rounds, playing in the heat or dealing with a heavier bag as they add clubs, a push cart can make a real difference in how much energy they have left for their round. We have noticed the benefit especially when playing more than nine holes.
Final thoughts
I went into this not sure if a junior golf push cart was worth the investment. After testing, I think it’s a great addition for a kid who cares about golf. The right fit makes a bigger difference than I expected. The Quad Junior has been the clear winner for our smaller golfer; the Nitron has been perfect now that our son has hit that five-foot mark.
Let me know if you have other questions about anything I tested.
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