Young Gun Golf Adjustable
A practical golf trolley to keep you fresher round the course.
Golf Trolley Buying Guide: How to Choose (UK 2026)
Choosing a golf trolley comes down to a handful of decisions: push or electric, how many wheels, battery range if powered, how small it folds, and the storage features you want. This guide walks through each so you can pick the right trolley for your game, your car and your budget.
Push or electric
This is the first and biggest decision. Push trolleys are lighter, cheaper, need no charging and are very reliable - you provide the push. Electric trolleys drive the bag along under battery power, saving your energy across the whole round, which suits hilly courses, longer days and anyone with back or joint issues. They cost more, need charging and are heavier to lift. If in doubt and on a budget, start with a good push trolley.
Wheels and stability
Three-wheel trolleys steer and turn easily and are the most popular all-round choice. Four-wheel trolleys track very straight and feel extra stable on slopes and uneven fairways. Two-wheel trolleys fold smallest and are lightest to lift, but you tip and pull them rather than push upright. Choose for the balance of manoeuvrability, stability and packed size you want.
Battery and range
For electric trolleys, match the battery to your golf. An 18-hole lithium battery completes a standard round; 27 and 36-hole batteries give headroom for hilly courses or two rounds in a day. Buy a little more capacity than your longest regular round so you never run flat on the back nine. Lithium batteries are light and last several seasons with normal care - charge after each round.
Fold, boot fit and features
Whatever you buy needs to fold down for your car, so check the folded dimensions against your boot before ordering - especially for 4-wheel and electric models with the battery fitted. Look for a quick, one-piece or one-click fold. Handy extras include a parking brake for slopes, scorecard holder, drinks and accessory mounts, an umbrella holder, and on premium electric models, GPS and USB charging.
Our top picks
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BagBoy Nitron
A practical golf trolley (push trolley, 3 wheel) to keep you fresher round the course.
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CaddyTek CaddyLite 15.3 V2
A practical golf trolley (push trolley, 3 wheel) to keep you fresher round the course.
#4 
Caddytek Caddycruiser One Version 8
A practical golf trolley (push trolley, 4 wheel) to keep you fresher round the course.
#5 
Tour-Made RT-140 & RT-150 & RT-160
A practical golf trolley (3 wheel) to keep you fresher round the course.
#6 
Cruiser Golf CR-6
A practical golf trolley (3 wheel) to keep you fresher round the course.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy a push or electric golf trolley?
Buy push if you want light, simple and cheap with no charging, and your course is manageable on foot. Buy electric if you want to save energy, walk hilly courses, play longer days, or have back or joint issues - it does the pushing for you. On a tight budget, a good push trolley is the smart start.
What size battery do I need for a golf trolley?
Match it to your longest regular round with a margin. An 18-hole battery suits a standard flat course; choose 27 or 36-hole capacity for hilly courses or if you sometimes play 36 holes in a day. Sizing up a little means you never risk running flat late in the round.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the Young Gun Golf Adjustable (our score 9.6/10) - A practical golf trolley to keep you fresher round the course..