Walking golf has evolved.
What used to be a simple choice between carrying your bag or using a basic golf push cart has expanded into three distinct categories. Today, golfers can choose between:
- A traditional golf push cart
- A hybrid golf cart with powered assistance
- A fully electric golf push cart (electric caddy)
Each option delivers a different experience.
Let’s break it down.
The Three Ways to Walk Golf
1. Traditional Push Carts
A traditional push cart is mechanical simplicity. You load your bag, you grip the handle, and you push. No motor. No battery. No buttons. Just you, the cart, and the course.
Push carts are lightweight, durable, and affordable. They're the entry point for most walkers and have been the standard for decades. If you're just getting into walking golf, or you only play a handful of times a year, a quality push cart is all you need.
The trade-off is obvious: you do all the work. On flat courses, that's fine. On hilly terrain, in summer heat, or over the back nine when fatigue sets in, you feel every step.
2. Push Carts With a Kick (The Hybrid Option)
MGI's new E‑BOOST represents a category that barely existed until now: the hybrid walking golf cart.
Think of it like an e‑bike for golf. You push it like a traditional cart – it feels like a push cart, it handles like a push cart, you stay engaged like a push cart. But when you need assistance, you press a button and get a powered boost. No remote control. No steering the cart from a distance. No sitting down. Just extra help when you need it.
A push cart with a kick sits between manual pushing and full electric driving. You're still the primary operator – you're still walking, still pushing, still in control. But technology is there to help on hills, in thick rough, or when you're running low on energy late in the round.
The cost is higher than a traditional push cart but significantly less than a full electric caddy. The complexity is minimal – it's fundamentally still a push cart, just one that's smarter about when to help.
3. Full Electric Golf Caddies
a full electric caddy (also called an electric golf trolley or motorized golf buggy) is a different animal entirely. These are walk-behind or ride-on motorized devices with remote control, advanced technology, and significant powered assistance or full driving capability.
Full electric caddies come with features like:
- Remote control operation (sometimes with app connectivity)
- Automatic downhill speed control
- Distance tracking and GPS integration
- Follow-you capability
- Long-range batteries for 36+ holes
- Advanced steering and braking systems
They're the most sophisticated option available – and they're priced accordingly, often $1,500 to $3,000+.
On the flip side, they add complexity, weight, and a learning curve. You're managing a piece of technology, not just pushing a cart. And depending on the model, you may be spending less time physically connected to the act of walking and pushing, and more time steering or managing the device.
The Direct Comparison: Push vs Kick vs Electric
|
Factor |
Traditional Push |
Push Cart With a Kick |
Full Electric Caddy |
|
Physical Effort |
High (all pushing) |
Medium (push + optional kick) |
Low (motorized assistance or driving) |
|
Walking Experience |
Pure walking |
Walking with assistance option |
Less walking, more steering/managing |
|
Price |
$$ |
$$$ |
$$$$ |
|
Complexity |
Very simple |
Simple (push + button) |
Complex (remote, tech, battery mgmt) |
|
Best For |
Occasional walkers, fitness-focused golfers |
Avid walkers, long-term sustainability |
Golfers with tech affinity or physical limits |
|
Course Connection |
Maximum |
High |
Moderate |
|
Technology |
None |
Minimal (kick assist) |
Extensive (GPS, remote, etc.) |
|
Maintenance |
Minimal |
Minimal |
Moderate (battery, motor) |
|
Upfront Cost |
Low |
Medium |
High |
|
Total Cost Over 10 Years |
Low |
Medium |
High (batteries, repairs) |
Why the Hybrid Golf Cart Is a New Category
For years, golfers had two options. It’s either push everything yourself, or let your electric golf push cart do the work for you. E-BOOST introduces a third path.
It’s not a fully electric golf push cart.
It’s not just a traditional golf push cart.
It’s a hybrid golf cart built for modern walking golfers.
You stay in control. You stay connected. You stay walking. And when the course demands more, the boost you’ve always needed is there at the push of a button.
Making the Right Decision
Start with frequency.
Consider your terrain.
Think about how you want to feel at the 18th hole, then think about the next 10 years.
The best golf push cart isn’t the most expensive or the most advanced. It’s the one aligned with how you want to experience the game. If you’ve decided you want to walk — and you want help sometimes — E-BOOST was built for you.
Walk first. Get the boost when you need it. Stay locked into your round today, and stay healthy enough to play for years to come.
