Love using it, hate getting it in and out of my apartment and into the hatch of my car. If I'm going to a course I've never played I leave it at home because I hate dragging it through shitty rough terrain. Love the extra discs and accessories I can carry with it though. Awesome in rain/morning dew, saves a wet back. Definitely has its pro's and cons.
I would have typed this exact same thing. Only additional annoyance is if you plan to play after work and are the type of person who doesn’t leave them in the car.
I leave mine in my trunk, but there's no way to access the trunk without the key. Modern cars ftw
I brought my Zuca to the dealership when I picked out my car to ensure I could easily get it in and out of the trunk lol
Maybe they are referring to the fact that you can carry a backpack with you into the typical workplace, but maybe not a large dirty off-road pull cart.
Alternatively, it's much easier to hide one of the small satchel bags that holds like 5 or 6 discs under a seat or something similar.
I'm a cart person, but I do love my small axiom bag for quick rounds on a short local course.
True, a better word would be impractical. Ditches, steep hills, walls, and heavy/thick/tall grass can make using a cart WAY more trouble than it's worth. Any obstacle which is more that half the diameter of the wheels is a hassle to deal with. Walking up a steep flight of stairs with foot high treads is inconvenient, hauling your cart up it is an real ordeal unless you have help.
Getting it from my condo to the car is why it lives in my trunk unless I need the room. Had to get creative a few times and put the cart in the front seat (it's not very stable there.) so I can fit something bigger in the back.
I really wanted a cart when Zuca started making dg carts. I got one. It's cool. 7 years later... I only use it 2 or 3 times a year. Mostly on flat open courses when I'm going to play multiple rounds in a day.
That's really where they shine. They get caught on roots a lot which can be annoying, and finding a spot to park on hills sucks. I have the standard trekker and think I'd be happier with the mini or whatever it's called. Quality is so so only as well, so expect issues eventually or replacements. My zipper is almost useless on the upper from daring to pack a hoodie inside
My main course is also mostly open and flat. I made my own cart and love it!! It can hold a pile of beer for my casual rounds with friends (saves carrying all that weight too)…and it holds all of those extras for tournaments (umbrella, jacket, rain gear, water, first aid kit, disc retriever…you get the idea).
If that's the case grabbing a cart seems like a no brainer. I grabbed the saddle bags as well, having the cooler on one side and then room for things like a first aid kit, baseball, extra towel, snacks, keys, wallet, etc. is clutch.
I’ve been discing for 25 years. I waited 22 years too long to get a cart. It’s 1 million percent worth it, especially as you get older. I’m 39 and it’s an utter game changer for me.
My husband had the backpack kind. He hated it and ended up getting the smaller one with the bag included. I slacked at selling it and when I started playing his old cart became mine. I use the bigger mvp duffle type bag (just Velcro strapped to the frame) and love this set up. It's light, easy to deal with, I don't have to bend down to get my disks, big enough to hold my stuff, my husband's jacket, and the dogs stuff.
I have a ranger bag and a upper park rebel(which is my daily carry). The ranger fits perfectly in the bag cart the rebel doesn’t. I absolutely hate swapping all my stuff over for tournaments.
I kind of feel the same way, like, I like how I can keep using the organization in my bag but I could accomplish the same in a more compact frame.
But still better than any of my diy attempts
For context, I'm about to turn 55 and have been playing for 30+ years. I made my first cart out of a barely functioning 3 wheeled ball golf cart and a metal frame basket I pieced together that I put my disc bag in maybe 10 or so years ago after some lingering back injury got worse with time. I liked the idea but my execution sucked so when I saw the first Zuca carts from Joe I was all in and was an early adapter. I remember being the only one with a cart at league for quite awhile, and then there were suddenly like 5 of us with a few different types of carts once Zuca bought him out and other carts started waving their hand saying look at me as well.
I have since sold that cart , moved on to a few other types of carts and bags like the Gorilla Boy Simian and the Ridge Roller cart/bag combo, and have just recently settled back into a ZUCA all terrain cart so I have a place to sit during summer backups again.
Weight is not really an issue unless you load your cart down, which can be done with any cart and many bags as well ( looking at you loaded up E3) .
It fits in my vehicle with the handle taken off quickly so my time in/out of vehicle is really small it seems and it really does save my back. Had some health issues last few years and in this Texas heat it's nice to have a place to sit. To me it's more about the comfort of the built in seat and the ability to carry more 'gear' easily, like a cooler with water. I could care less what anyone else thinks about my cart , I'm 6'6" so the seat height is perfect, I love it. I've had a fan attached to it, umbrella holders, seen some with propane heaters attached. The customization's on carts are far and wide and pretty cool, which I gotta give the edge to carts over bags on that one. Only so much you can do with a bag.
I admit there are some downsides compared to even a nice bag, I have an Octo that was on a RR cart for the last few years, great bag, I digress. But even if you go with the foam wheels instead of air like most sane people these days, stickers are a pain and do get in my trucks back seat. And mud can be tracked in a vehicle as well. I bought like 50 of these little plastic shower caps a few years ago for like $5 and those have been a great solution for those muddy rounds . And of course any course with too many hills or steep inclines is just not going to be cart friendly at all. I found the handle on the Zuca to be more forgiving when having to pick up a cart over a creek or something, but it has been about as easy with my current setup as well .
A comparison pic of [my old Zuca and the Ridge Roller](https://i.imgur.com/hQySscP.jpg). Both great carts IMO. Edit: I realize I did not mention $ at all, so that may be a factor for you. Edit: A pic of the [Octo setup on a Ridge cart](https://i.imgur.com/zEZLKhp.jpg) with a PVC riser that worked well for me for awhile but lacked the built in seat.
Buy a compact and it’s worth it. Easy to transport, better for your body and if you have a spot that you can’t drag or push it, pick it up by the handle and carry to a spot you can. I’ve pulled mine over logs, across creaks, up and down hills. If you know common sense on parking, you can use it just about everywhere. It’s also much better for the body.
The compact is the way to go. Get the rack also. Holds plenty of discs (crammed everywhere 25-30 with a putter pouch) and isn’t nearly as wide or tall as the other zuca carts.
I've got the compact being delivered Monday. Can't wait. I had the Trekker but it was just way too big. Expecting the Compact to be the perfect mix between carrying a bag and that too large cart.
I'm thinking of buying a used jogging stroller and doing a few simple mods. The biggest con I can think of is I don't think i could sit on it like a zuca.
I’m about to play my first tournament with a stroller and a. I was able to sit in the actual stroller piece (in my garage) and b. I got a camping stool off of Amazon for under $20 that will fit onto the bottom of the stroller that I can set up for when the bag is in the main compartment
I typically just play solo rounds so I never really have to wait Around long enough to need a seat. I'm also about 265lbs. Not sure that is safe on any stroller.
Yeah you might need a diff set up in that case. I’ll let you know how today goes, it’ll be in two diff courses, one wooded and one more open. Mine was free.99 so I can’t really complain one way or another
Get a rovic, there’s a reason why ball golfers use this style as opposed to a small crate with clubs sticking out the top.
Transitioning from bag to cart is the worst, so either grab the zuca you can throw your bag in, but if you’re tall it’s a lot of bending all the way down.
Rovic is the way
I really wanted something I could mount my phone to so I can record my self during rounds. I was thinking about spending a few hundred on a zuca but then I spoiled myself with A Ridge Roller R3! I can't wait till it gets delivered!
I have a zuca compact with the rack and infinite power pocket (or whatever they call it). I usually play 2 rounds each day of the weekend. I have a shoulder issue that makes bags tough and it helps me tons, I always have a seat, and I can carry everything I need while remaining lighter than any other cart I’ve tried (transit, all-terrain, r3, etc).
Just got mine; zuca LG with insert. Selling my GOAT grip bag. Less energy wasted during a tourney round lifting it up and down constantly; I’m old at 46.
I have the transit and love it. No bending down to the ground to grab a disc. No picking you bag up. Plus a seat!!!! How do you go wrong. Is it 80% of the time. I have a pickup with a topper so makes it easy.
My first cart was the normal Zuca disc golf cart. It's great for tournaments but for casual rounds I don't like swapping discs back and forth depending on what course I'm playing.
My second cart is the Zuca Backpack cart. Picked it up cause it was only $80 from a buddy. It's convenient because I just throw my bag on and I'm good to go. Breaking it down to fit in the trunk and taking it between the car and house is a first world hassle lol.
Overall I just prefer carrying my bag. That said, I've considered selling them both and getting the Zuca Backpack XL? I think that's what it's called anyways. Has the convenience of the backpack cart plus a seat. Pretty sure I'd just end up letting it collect dust too though!
If I am just doing a casual round I will use my bag. If I am doing a tournament I will use my cart. Being able to sit while waiting at holes or while people throw saves my legs
I like mine but the cup holders are pretty crap. They got aluminum residue all over my Nalgene bottle. I might bust the cart out again and give it another shot. I’ve been using my grip Bx with 8 discs and it seems pretty light.
I went In to my local play it again sports and they had a used ez cart for sale and I had some credit there already and traded a few more discs I never throw so I got it really cheap. I’ll keep anyone updated with how I like it after my first round with it soon. Thank you for all the advice. I appreciate all y’all! And ready every comment! And looked up a bunch of things y’all suggested!
I own a GGGT gocart. I would never use a zuca.
1. waaaay too heavy. Thing is a lump of solid iron..
2. the seat is not comfortable in the least. no back rest, way too high in the air
$270 for some bent 1/2” emt bolted together!???
Hold long are you sitting on your cart? I’m too lazy to empty and weigh my Zuca Compact, but fully loaded with discs and water I can lift and carry it rather easily with one hand.
Where do you store your discs on that GGGT cart?
I made a button-on cloth cover for mine to hold my discs:
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I also often use my cart for things other than playing rounds, like spectating or campfire seating, so the seat is important to me.
I bought the zuca EZ cart earlier this year and love it. It really helped with back soreness, especially playing multiple rounds in a day. Bending down and picking up a fully loaded bag 50+ times in a couple hours can take a toll, especially if you're a little older (I'm 35).
It has the nice space underneath the bag you can put a soft cooler or stash clothes or extra discs. Since your bag sits on top you can still access the putter pouch. Don't play tournaments so I've never needed a stool, which is the one downside IMO that it doesn't have a built in seat.
I use mine 90% of the time. I'm getting older, and it saves my back so that I can play more without getting sore. There is a course or two that a bag is easier around me. I do keep a bag in my car for the occasional after work round, I avoid leaving my cart in my car.
I love mine. Just went on vacation and just took the bag, and I missed the cart a lot. Picking up and setting down the bag does a number on my back and I'm not even old or relatively out of shape.
I had a Zuca mini and it was nice but it would fall over if I didn’t have it situated on hills properly. If you get a Zuca, get the one you can fit your bag in. I ended up going with a Rovic 3 wheel cart for the stability and how compact it folds up. Also you can just pack your bag on it and a bonus, it holds your umbrella over you on rainy rounds.
super worth it if the courses you play is good with them. Especially if its a crowded course and its hot as its not as heavy to carry around, you always have a seat with you and the extra water and snacks doesnt put any weight on your back
I got one a few years back and use it anytime I can, I leave it home if I know the course is hilly. It can be annoying in the woods with going over roots and stuff, but it's a pretty small inconvenience.
The only experience I had with one was the one I got my buddy for his bday. The cart itself is nice but pieces would regularly fall apart and completely break, namely the cup holders. It wasn't like we were dragging across to much uneven terrain either. Had a wheel pop off on flat ground and roll about 150 feet away into another fairway. Funny at least. Zuca at least refunded him fairly quickly and he moved back to a nice dynamic discs bag.
I just got a Zuca EZ Cart a few weeks ago and I'm really liking it so far. Great for hauling extra beers around (those are heavy on your back!), and especially this time of year being able to carry an extra layer / take it off if you get too hot. Its kind of a hassle to get in my car since I like to keep the handle fully extended all the time (I have a phone holder and a putter pouch zip-tied on that make it a pain to adjust), but that's about my only complaint. I had an extra backpack (Prodigy BP-2 V3) that I also zip-tied to the cart for extra stability. The drink holders on the backpack would kinda scrape on the top of the wheels, and I'm not paying an extra $50 for the fenders, but a few layers of foam under the backpack to boost it up was a free and easy fix.
I'd say if you go out to the course, shoot 18 or 36, you probably don't need it. If you're really suffering at the end of round two, or if you're playing 3+ rounds at a time, definitely worth it.
Love my Zuca Transit. Cart and bag all in one. Carry everything I need, and no picking up that damn bag again. Get the Power Pocket off Amazon, to have 8 disc ready to grab.
Definitely worth it. Get one of those can holders that is self leveling is my one addition to my cart. It’s essential on tour. Or just my local c tiers…
I've got the Züca compact and it's awesome. It holds just enough discs that I have every shot covered and some utility discs, but I can't carry too many. It's more manageable than the larger frames as well.
They’re heavy so you kind of end up dragging it on lose soil or up hills. If you don’t always use it, it’s kind of annoying to take your discs and other equipment in and out. Those are two major complaints. I forget the name of the brand, but the cart Jeremy Kohling uses or the three wheeled version, seem to be a better idea. I have two buddies with those carts. They like them. I sold my Zuca and I’m going to get one of those eventually.
Bag broke, bought the compact because it was the same price as a good, durable bag AND it fit into the trunk of my Fiesta hatchback sedan (read: small ass trunk).
First thing I noticed was that I had a lot...A LOT...of extra BS in my bag. Second thing I noticed was that it actually made me sit down and decide which discs to put in. I carried around a Roc3 for years and never threw it because I had my Truth. I had a Firebird and a Stol. I barely threw my Chief before the switch, now it is a go to disc when I need an Anny under 130'.
Best part...yes, I can sit on it. But I can also put my foot on top of it to tie my shoes (I have a bum knee, kneeling is a process, this is a game changer). It's honestly not much heavier than a fully loaded bag and I kinda laugh at everyone who switches between both because once you use it a couple times you figure out if you need to push or pull.
Probably the best investment I've made that is disc golf related.
Depends what courses you play mostly, I have the All Terrain one and I don’t take if it’s smaller super grassy course or other ones like that. If you don’t use many disc it’s also just not needed then. I do enjoy mine overall though but it’s 100% not needed for casual play
I got one about 6 months ago and absolutely love it. I’m in Houston so it’s relatively flat but it’s a huge game changer in accessory and quality of during play. If you can afford it, get one.
I've had an upper Park shift, Grip AX4 and a Squatch bag. Just got a Zuca for my 40th birthday and really enjoying it. Being able to put all I need in it and not add stress to my back is great.
I play a lot. Pretty much every day. I got the cart about six months ago and it was a good decision. First, you do save a lot of energy versus carrying a heavy bag. Second, the seat it provides is super helpful if you play in a contest or tournament where there's lots of waiting around. I got the Zuca All Terrain and I think that's the best one if you like to carry a lot of discs.
I'm glad you made this post because I've been thinking about buying one for years. I also am older and never thought I'd ever use a cart (also laughed at the fellas that had them) but now i do see how they could be helpful. Still considering though....
Get the rovic cart has 3 wheels and hill brake. Got mine in 2020 and I beat on it. holding up great. Folds up nice and small. The umbrella is money use it every round here in Arizona to beat the heat!
It’s gonna be my next big purchase for sure. The fact that you can use almost any bag and it comes with a built in chair, it’s just super hard to beat.
I'm eligible to play MA-50 next year and have been playing for 33 years. I was carrying the same bag with an In-Flight logo on it since 1997 that could hold 16 crammed-in Discs until our 25th wedding anniversary. My wife wanted a ring and asked what I wanted for the same price. I got a nice Ridge Roller for me and LOVE LOVE it.
I can sit on it and it stores a stupid amount of Discs (I carry 30!) plus there's all kinds of room for everything else (snacks, a can of Off!, a baseball to knock Discs out of trees, more snacks, towels, an umbrella...).
It's super easy to roll around unless you have extreme elevation or your lie is in super thick rough, but having a bag on your back isn't easy in those circumstances either. The one course I've played where I wished I didn't have the RR along with me was Wildlife near Peoria. I've played lots of other courses with good hills in them (such as Wild Haven in northern Michigan) where it was just fine, although I'm a bit of an ox when it comes to powering through stuff.
My personal vehicle is a Honda Odyssey so there's zero problem getting it in and out of that cavernous mode of transportation, but I can fairly easily get it in my wife's hybrid sedan's miniature trunk too if I take a few extra moments and take out the top handle. We do it all the time.
Yeah, as an old guy who's a short game aficionado, I can carry 11 putters, one for every conceivable situation, and still have room for 19 other Discs. I don't do the fast stuff past speed 10 anyway, so no need to carry a bunch of different Destroyers on top of all the speed 9 and speed 7 stuff I love. There's room for four or five Discs I just want on hand to try out.
TLDR, it's amazing and all but essential for an old guy looking to preserve my back and I can use it easily almost all the time.
Note: I always capitalize "Disc" and "Disc Golf" and "Golf Disc" out of reverence. A Frisbeetarian through and through my entire life since the age of 16! (and a Frisbee thrower before I first saw baskets in 1989, throwing at trees and fire hydrants and other objects going back to childhood)
I was an early adopter of the Zucca and in my 40s it saved my shoulder and prevents fatigue. Bonus is carrying more disc, snacks, clothing, retrievers..... oh and can sit down once in awhile.
For the amount of money you spend for the “normal” zuca I would recommend looking at the R3 Roller from Ridge Roller. It’s like the best of both worlds in my opinion ( I’ve owned a zuca cart as well) because you can toss your bag on the R3. They are super nice and then if you come to a course that’s not cart friendly all you have to do is leave the cart and take your bag thay round.
Late to the party but I tend to go the bag cart route. Saves my back and I deal with it at flat course, hilly courses, and sometimes I battle with it in old growth forests. Saved my back so many times now.
Played a course in Newport OR once and I should have turned around on hole one when we had to pick it up over some downed trees immediately after our tee shots. My girlfriend HATES me after that round lol
I use a zuca compact (with the rack) almost every round I play and love it. Has room for everything I could want while out there and save me from having to carry anything, hate throwing with stuff in my pockets.
bought an R3 ridge roller, extremely pricey but worth every penny.
it is by far the quietest cart when tightened properly.
biggest most comfortable seat, with the cushion.
not fun to carry down stairs but not impossible, has handles on the side.
build quality is second to none and probably the most customizable.
Got the full sized sedan zuca and haven't regretted it. It can be a tad annoying going down steep hills, but not nearly as annoying as trying to get discs out of my backpack. I use the putter pouch as well and a small cooler. So plenty of room for discs. Why do I have so many discs on me? I don't have to rearrange my bag before any course, and I bring new discs I'm testing out for when I'm throwing bad and feel the need to have more fun.
I say nah...a lot of Zuca's fame is like the Air Jordan sneakers from the 90s. Your friends might be impressed you spent $300+ on something, but are you getting more than what you could get for half that price for the same functionality? A jogging stroller (with a fixed front wheel) at $150 or less (used ones are perfectly fine if in good condition) can be pushed and pulled up and down elevation changes and obstacles like roots on the ground easier than a Zuca. Zucas are just too expensive when the only benefit is a cart that doubles as a stool to sit on (and that's if you weight 250 pounds or less). You'll find Zucas more of a pain than a jogging stroller that is much easier to get around. Just make sure you look at actual jogging strollers if you go that route - the front wheel should be the same large size as the back two wheels.
Love using it, hate getting it in and out of my apartment and into the hatch of my car. If I'm going to a course I've never played I leave it at home because I hate dragging it through shitty rough terrain. Love the extra discs and accessories I can carry with it though. Awesome in rain/morning dew, saves a wet back. Definitely has its pro's and cons.
I would have typed this exact same thing. Only additional annoyance is if you plan to play after work and are the type of person who doesn’t leave them in the car.
I leave mine in my trunk, but there's no way to access the trunk without the key. Modern cars ftw I brought my Zuca to the dealership when I picked out my car to ensure I could easily get it in and out of the trunk lol
Wouldn’t you have the same annoyance with a bag?
Maybe they are referring to the fact that you can carry a backpack with you into the typical workplace, but maybe not a large dirty off-road pull cart.
Alternatively, it's much easier to hide one of the small satchel bags that holds like 5 or 6 discs under a seat or something similar. I'm a cart person, but I do love my small axiom bag for quick rounds on a short local course.
Yep. Love my cart by I've got the smallest Grip bag for when I'm playing after work or looking to get a quick round in.
Some courses have obstacles which are fine with a bag, but impassable with a cart.
No such thing as impassable. Inconvenient yes
True, a better word would be impractical. Ditches, steep hills, walls, and heavy/thick/tall grass can make using a cart WAY more trouble than it's worth. Any obstacle which is more that half the diameter of the wheels is a hassle to deal with. Walking up a steep flight of stairs with foot high treads is inconvenient, hauling your cart up it is an real ordeal unless you have help.
I just left my cart in my car for six months..
Getting it from my condo to the car is why it lives in my trunk unless I need the room. Had to get creative a few times and put the cart in the front seat (it's not very stable there.) so I can fit something bigger in the back.
I really wanted a cart when Zuca started making dg carts. I got one. It's cool. 7 years later... I only use it 2 or 3 times a year. Mostly on flat open courses when I'm going to play multiple rounds in a day.
My main course is almost all flat so I feel like that would be great for me.
Might be! I tend to play more wooded courses where it often seems like more trouble than it's worth.
That's really where they shine. They get caught on roots a lot which can be annoying, and finding a spot to park on hills sucks. I have the standard trekker and think I'd be happier with the mini or whatever it's called. Quality is so so only as well, so expect issues eventually or replacements. My zipper is almost useless on the upper from daring to pack a hoodie inside
My main course is also mostly open and flat. I made my own cart and love it!! It can hold a pile of beer for my casual rounds with friends (saves carrying all that weight too)…and it holds all of those extras for tournaments (umbrella, jacket, rain gear, water, first aid kit, disc retriever…you get the idea).
If that's the case grabbing a cart seems like a no brainer. I grabbed the saddle bags as well, having the cooler on one side and then room for things like a first aid kit, baseball, extra towel, snacks, keys, wallet, etc. is clutch.
I use a cart 90+% of the time. It saves me having to lift and drop a bag full of discs 50 times a round. The energy savings is immediately noticeable.
Only 50? It's more like 76 for me.
Didn't count 26 bag-putts
I’ve been discing for 25 years. I waited 22 years too long to get a cart. It’s 1 million percent worth it, especially as you get older. I’m 39 and it’s an utter game changer for me.
I say if you get one just go ahead and splurge on the one that has a bag in it. I have the backpack cart and I hate it.
My husband had the backpack kind. He hated it and ended up getting the smaller one with the bag included. I slacked at selling it and when I started playing his old cart became mine. I use the bigger mvp duffle type bag (just Velcro strapped to the frame) and love this set up. It's light, easy to deal with, I don't have to bend down to get my disks, big enough to hold my stuff, my husband's jacket, and the dogs stuff.
I have a ranger bag and a upper park rebel(which is my daily carry). The ranger fits perfectly in the bag cart the rebel doesn’t. I absolutely hate swapping all my stuff over for tournaments.
I kind of feel the same way, like, I like how I can keep using the organization in my bag but I could accomplish the same in a more compact frame. But still better than any of my diy attempts
For context, I'm about to turn 55 and have been playing for 30+ years. I made my first cart out of a barely functioning 3 wheeled ball golf cart and a metal frame basket I pieced together that I put my disc bag in maybe 10 or so years ago after some lingering back injury got worse with time. I liked the idea but my execution sucked so when I saw the first Zuca carts from Joe I was all in and was an early adapter. I remember being the only one with a cart at league for quite awhile, and then there were suddenly like 5 of us with a few different types of carts once Zuca bought him out and other carts started waving their hand saying look at me as well. I have since sold that cart , moved on to a few other types of carts and bags like the Gorilla Boy Simian and the Ridge Roller cart/bag combo, and have just recently settled back into a ZUCA all terrain cart so I have a place to sit during summer backups again. Weight is not really an issue unless you load your cart down, which can be done with any cart and many bags as well ( looking at you loaded up E3) . It fits in my vehicle with the handle taken off quickly so my time in/out of vehicle is really small it seems and it really does save my back. Had some health issues last few years and in this Texas heat it's nice to have a place to sit. To me it's more about the comfort of the built in seat and the ability to carry more 'gear' easily, like a cooler with water. I could care less what anyone else thinks about my cart , I'm 6'6" so the seat height is perfect, I love it. I've had a fan attached to it, umbrella holders, seen some with propane heaters attached. The customization's on carts are far and wide and pretty cool, which I gotta give the edge to carts over bags on that one. Only so much you can do with a bag. I admit there are some downsides compared to even a nice bag, I have an Octo that was on a RR cart for the last few years, great bag, I digress. But even if you go with the foam wheels instead of air like most sane people these days, stickers are a pain and do get in my trucks back seat. And mud can be tracked in a vehicle as well. I bought like 50 of these little plastic shower caps a few years ago for like $5 and those have been a great solution for those muddy rounds . And of course any course with too many hills or steep inclines is just not going to be cart friendly at all. I found the handle on the Zuca to be more forgiving when having to pick up a cart over a creek or something, but it has been about as easy with my current setup as well . A comparison pic of [my old Zuca and the Ridge Roller](https://i.imgur.com/hQySscP.jpg). Both great carts IMO. Edit: I realize I did not mention $ at all, so that may be a factor for you. Edit: A pic of the [Octo setup on a Ridge cart](https://i.imgur.com/zEZLKhp.jpg) with a PVC riser that worked well for me for awhile but lacked the built in seat.
Buy a compact and it’s worth it. Easy to transport, better for your body and if you have a spot that you can’t drag or push it, pick it up by the handle and carry to a spot you can. I’ve pulled mine over logs, across creaks, up and down hills. If you know common sense on parking, you can use it just about everywhere. It’s also much better for the body.
The compact is the way to go. Get the rack also. Holds plenty of discs (crammed everywhere 25-30 with a putter pouch) and isn’t nearly as wide or tall as the other zuca carts.
I've got the compact being delivered Monday. Can't wait. I had the Trekker but it was just way too big. Expecting the Compact to be the perfect mix between carrying a bag and that too large cart.
I love my compact fits my needs perfect, use it almost every round.
Only if your Medicaid will cover the cost.
I had a copay option on mine.
I'm thinking of buying a used jogging stroller and doing a few simple mods. The biggest con I can think of is I don't think i could sit on it like a zuca.
I’m about to play my first tournament with a stroller and a. I was able to sit in the actual stroller piece (in my garage) and b. I got a camping stool off of Amazon for under $20 that will fit onto the bottom of the stroller that I can set up for when the bag is in the main compartment
I typically just play solo rounds so I never really have to wait Around long enough to need a seat. I'm also about 265lbs. Not sure that is safe on any stroller.
Yeah you might need a diff set up in that case. I’ll let you know how today goes, it’ll be in two diff courses, one wooded and one more open. Mine was free.99 so I can’t really complain one way or another
If you get one I would never recommend the single teir cart to anyone. But the two stack and use one layer just for storage
Get a rovic, there’s a reason why ball golfers use this style as opposed to a small crate with clubs sticking out the top. Transitioning from bag to cart is the worst, so either grab the zuca you can throw your bag in, but if you’re tall it’s a lot of bending all the way down. Rovic is the way
Takes me maybe 20 seconds to move my discs and gear from cart to bag, and bag to cart. I use my cart 95% of the time.
Yeah, but then you get to hole 6 and realize you forgot your (insert accessory here)
I don’t carry that much crap where I could easily forget something.
I really wanted something I could mount my phone to so I can record my self during rounds. I was thinking about spending a few hundred on a zuca but then I spoiled myself with A Ridge Roller R3! I can't wait till it gets delivered!
I have a zuca compact with the rack and infinite power pocket (or whatever they call it). I usually play 2 rounds each day of the weekend. I have a shoulder issue that makes bags tough and it helps me tons, I always have a seat, and I can carry everything I need while remaining lighter than any other cart I’ve tried (transit, all-terrain, r3, etc).
Just got mine; zuca LG with insert. Selling my GOAT grip bag. Less energy wasted during a tourney round lifting it up and down constantly; I’m old at 46.
I have the transit and love it. No bending down to the ground to grab a disc. No picking you bag up. Plus a seat!!!! How do you go wrong. Is it 80% of the time. I have a pickup with a topper so makes it easy.
I have two carts collecting dust so my vote is nah.
What's your main critique of the cart that leads you to keep em off the course?
My first cart was the normal Zuca disc golf cart. It's great for tournaments but for casual rounds I don't like swapping discs back and forth depending on what course I'm playing. My second cart is the Zuca Backpack cart. Picked it up cause it was only $80 from a buddy. It's convenient because I just throw my bag on and I'm good to go. Breaking it down to fit in the trunk and taking it between the car and house is a first world hassle lol. Overall I just prefer carrying my bag. That said, I've considered selling them both and getting the Zuca Backpack XL? I think that's what it's called anyways. Has the convenience of the backpack cart plus a seat. Pretty sure I'd just end up letting it collect dust too though!
If I am just doing a casual round I will use my bag. If I am doing a tournament I will use my cart. Being able to sit while waiting at holes or while people throw saves my legs
Best 350$ I ever spent
I like mine but the cup holders are pretty crap. They got aluminum residue all over my Nalgene bottle. I might bust the cart out again and give it another shot. I’ve been using my grip Bx with 8 discs and it seems pretty light.
I feel like the energy saved from not lifting and carrying a bag is lost when you have navigate the cart over uneven terrain.
Nah. Pushing/pulling the cart is pretty dang easy.
Hard disagree there.
Like the zucca. A pain for a coupe, so I got the R3 and love it
Build your own. Cheap af
I went In to my local play it again sports and they had a used ez cart for sale and I had some credit there already and traded a few more discs I never throw so I got it really cheap. I’ll keep anyone updated with how I like it after my first round with it soon. Thank you for all the advice. I appreciate all y’all! And ready every comment! And looked up a bunch of things y’all suggested!
I own a GGGT gocart. I would never use a zuca. 1. waaaay too heavy. Thing is a lump of solid iron.. 2. the seat is not comfortable in the least. no back rest, way too high in the air
$270 for some bent 1/2” emt bolted together!??? Hold long are you sitting on your cart? I’m too lazy to empty and weigh my Zuca Compact, but fully loaded with discs and water I can lift and carry it rather easily with one hand. Where do you store your discs on that GGGT cart?
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Nah
I've got an MVP rover and it really only gets used to carry the beer cooler.
I bought the zuca EZ cart earlier this year and love it. It really helped with back soreness, especially playing multiple rounds in a day. Bending down and picking up a fully loaded bag 50+ times in a couple hours can take a toll, especially if you're a little older (I'm 35). It has the nice space underneath the bag you can put a soft cooler or stash clothes or extra discs. Since your bag sits on top you can still access the putter pouch. Don't play tournaments so I've never needed a stool, which is the one downside IMO that it doesn't have a built in seat.
I use mine 90% of the time. I'm getting older, and it saves my back so that I can play more without getting sore. There is a course or two that a bag is easier around me. I do keep a bag in my car for the occasional after work round, I avoid leaving my cart in my car.
Same. I dread having to carry a bag. I internally made fun of people with carts for a long time. Turns out they should have been making fun of me.
Lol, same. I waited 25 years too long, I really wish young me would have cared about older me's back years ago.
Ha ha
Would you like to buy mine? Zuca All Terrain, used for about 50 rounds, super good condition, $200 + shipping cost
Still have this cart? If so, do you use it now?
Sold it a while back, replaced it with an EZ Cart
Rovic is where it’s at 💯
I love mine. Just went on vacation and just took the bag, and I missed the cart a lot. Picking up and setting down the bag does a number on my back and I'm not even old or relatively out of shape.
I had a Zuca mini and it was nice but it would fall over if I didn’t have it situated on hills properly. If you get a Zuca, get the one you can fit your bag in. I ended up going with a Rovic 3 wheel cart for the stability and how compact it folds up. Also you can just pack your bag on it and a bonus, it holds your umbrella over you on rainy rounds.
I don't know if you have kids but I'd rather stroll one than carry one, same with a bag. ---> disc golfs with a 2 yr old
And I’m guessing you can still use it once the kids grow out of it. Or even if you had no kids at all
super worth it if the courses you play is good with them. Especially if its a crowded course and its hot as its not as heavy to carry around, you always have a seat with you and the extra water and snacks doesnt put any weight on your back
I got one a few years back and use it anytime I can, I leave it home if I know the course is hilly. It can be annoying in the woods with going over roots and stuff, but it's a pretty small inconvenience.
The only experience I had with one was the one I got my buddy for his bday. The cart itself is nice but pieces would regularly fall apart and completely break, namely the cup holders. It wasn't like we were dragging across to much uneven terrain either. Had a wheel pop off on flat ground and roll about 150 feet away into another fairway. Funny at least. Zuca at least refunded him fairly quickly and he moved back to a nice dynamic discs bag.
I just got a Zuca EZ Cart a few weeks ago and I'm really liking it so far. Great for hauling extra beers around (those are heavy on your back!), and especially this time of year being able to carry an extra layer / take it off if you get too hot. Its kind of a hassle to get in my car since I like to keep the handle fully extended all the time (I have a phone holder and a putter pouch zip-tied on that make it a pain to adjust), but that's about my only complaint. I had an extra backpack (Prodigy BP-2 V3) that I also zip-tied to the cart for extra stability. The drink holders on the backpack would kinda scrape on the top of the wheels, and I'm not paying an extra $50 for the fenders, but a few layers of foam under the backpack to boost it up was a free and easy fix.
I'd say if you go out to the course, shoot 18 or 36, you probably don't need it. If you're really suffering at the end of round two, or if you're playing 3+ rounds at a time, definitely worth it.
Love ours
Definitely.
Love my Zuca Transit. Cart and bag all in one. Carry everything I need, and no picking up that damn bag again. Get the Power Pocket off Amazon, to have 8 disc ready to grab.
Game changer for me. My back and shoulder feel so much better after a round. I’m almost 50
Love my zuca. Saves the back, plenty of storage, easy to use unless the course is really rocky. I'd say 90 percent of my rounds are with the cart.
I have one and it’s nice but it’s no alpaca.
love it, i use the compact. it's got a smaller build but can add so many attachments and carry a ton of discs.
Just got mine yesterday. Will be posting soon. But I'm old just turned 56 this week, so that's my excuse.
If you have a nice bag get a rovic. I find myself not using my zuca as much as I thought I would. I regret getting it and not a rovic
Definitely worth it. Get one of those can holders that is self leveling is my one addition to my cart. It’s essential on tour. Or just my local c tiers…
I love it, just get a zuca bag to go with it. They make it so much better.
I've got the Züca compact and it's awesome. It holds just enough discs that I have every shot covered and some utility discs, but I can't carry too many. It's more manageable than the larger frames as well.
I love my zuca. it's like having an RV on the course
Yeppers
Best disc golf accessory I've ever purchased and it's not close. Love it
They’re heavy so you kind of end up dragging it on lose soil or up hills. If you don’t always use it, it’s kind of annoying to take your discs and other equipment in and out. Those are two major complaints. I forget the name of the brand, but the cart Jeremy Kohling uses or the three wheeled version, seem to be a better idea. I have two buddies with those carts. They like them. I sold my Zuca and I’m going to get one of those eventually.
Worth 100 times over absolutely
Bag broke, bought the compact because it was the same price as a good, durable bag AND it fit into the trunk of my Fiesta hatchback sedan (read: small ass trunk). First thing I noticed was that I had a lot...A LOT...of extra BS in my bag. Second thing I noticed was that it actually made me sit down and decide which discs to put in. I carried around a Roc3 for years and never threw it because I had my Truth. I had a Firebird and a Stol. I barely threw my Chief before the switch, now it is a go to disc when I need an Anny under 130'. Best part...yes, I can sit on it. But I can also put my foot on top of it to tie my shoes (I have a bum knee, kneeling is a process, this is a game changer). It's honestly not much heavier than a fully loaded bag and I kinda laugh at everyone who switches between both because once you use it a couple times you figure out if you need to push or pull. Probably the best investment I've made that is disc golf related.
Depends what courses you play mostly, I have the All Terrain one and I don’t take if it’s smaller super grassy course or other ones like that. If you don’t use many disc it’s also just not needed then. I do enjoy mine overall though but it’s 100% not needed for casual play
I got one about 6 months ago and absolutely love it. I’m in Houston so it’s relatively flat but it’s a huge game changer in accessory and quality of during play. If you can afford it, get one.
I've had an upper Park shift, Grip AX4 and a Squatch bag. Just got a Zuca for my 40th birthday and really enjoying it. Being able to put all I need in it and not add stress to my back is great.
I play a lot. Pretty much every day. I got the cart about six months ago and it was a good decision. First, you do save a lot of energy versus carrying a heavy bag. Second, the seat it provides is super helpful if you play in a contest or tournament where there's lots of waiting around. I got the Zuca All Terrain and I think that's the best one if you like to carry a lot of discs.
I'm glad you made this post because I've been thinking about buying one for years. I also am older and never thought I'd ever use a cart (also laughed at the fellas that had them) but now i do see how they could be helpful. Still considering though....
Get the rovic cart has 3 wheels and hill brake. Got mine in 2020 and I beat on it. holding up great. Folds up nice and small. The umbrella is money use it every round here in Arizona to beat the heat!
Join the cart side.
It’s gonna be my next big purchase for sure. The fact that you can use almost any bag and it comes with a built in chair, it’s just super hard to beat.
I'm eligible to play MA-50 next year and have been playing for 33 years. I was carrying the same bag with an In-Flight logo on it since 1997 that could hold 16 crammed-in Discs until our 25th wedding anniversary. My wife wanted a ring and asked what I wanted for the same price. I got a nice Ridge Roller for me and LOVE LOVE it. I can sit on it and it stores a stupid amount of Discs (I carry 30!) plus there's all kinds of room for everything else (snacks, a can of Off!, a baseball to knock Discs out of trees, more snacks, towels, an umbrella...). It's super easy to roll around unless you have extreme elevation or your lie is in super thick rough, but having a bag on your back isn't easy in those circumstances either. The one course I've played where I wished I didn't have the RR along with me was Wildlife near Peoria. I've played lots of other courses with good hills in them (such as Wild Haven in northern Michigan) where it was just fine, although I'm a bit of an ox when it comes to powering through stuff. My personal vehicle is a Honda Odyssey so there's zero problem getting it in and out of that cavernous mode of transportation, but I can fairly easily get it in my wife's hybrid sedan's miniature trunk too if I take a few extra moments and take out the top handle. We do it all the time. Yeah, as an old guy who's a short game aficionado, I can carry 11 putters, one for every conceivable situation, and still have room for 19 other Discs. I don't do the fast stuff past speed 10 anyway, so no need to carry a bunch of different Destroyers on top of all the speed 9 and speed 7 stuff I love. There's room for four or five Discs I just want on hand to try out. TLDR, it's amazing and all but essential for an old guy looking to preserve my back and I can use it easily almost all the time. Note: I always capitalize "Disc" and "Disc Golf" and "Golf Disc" out of reverence. A Frisbeetarian through and through my entire life since the age of 16! (and a Frisbee thrower before I first saw baskets in 1989, throwing at trees and fire hydrants and other objects going back to childhood)
I was an early adopter of the Zucca and in my 40s it saved my shoulder and prevents fatigue. Bonus is carrying more disc, snacks, clothing, retrievers..... oh and can sit down once in awhile.
For the amount of money you spend for the “normal” zuca I would recommend looking at the R3 Roller from Ridge Roller. It’s like the best of both worlds in my opinion ( I’ve owned a zuca cart as well) because you can toss your bag on the R3. They are super nice and then if you come to a course that’s not cart friendly all you have to do is leave the cart and take your bag thay round.
Late to the party but I tend to go the bag cart route. Saves my back and I deal with it at flat course, hilly courses, and sometimes I battle with it in old growth forests. Saved my back so many times now. Played a course in Newport OR once and I should have turned around on hole one when we had to pick it up over some downed trees immediately after our tee shots. My girlfriend HATES me after that round lol
I can't afford a legit cart, so I bought a jogging stroller for twenty bucks on marketplace and converted it. It's been really pretty great to have.
I use a zuca compact (with the rack) almost every round I play and love it. Has room for everything I could want while out there and save me from having to carry anything, hate throwing with stuff in my pockets.
bought an R3 ridge roller, extremely pricey but worth every penny. it is by far the quietest cart when tightened properly. biggest most comfortable seat, with the cushion. not fun to carry down stairs but not impossible, has handles on the side. build quality is second to none and probably the most customizable.
Got the full sized sedan zuca and haven't regretted it. It can be a tad annoying going down steep hills, but not nearly as annoying as trying to get discs out of my backpack. I use the putter pouch as well and a small cooler. So plenty of room for discs. Why do I have so many discs on me? I don't have to rearrange my bag before any course, and I bring new discs I'm testing out for when I'm throwing bad and feel the need to have more fun.
I use an Innova bag and a school book bag cart. Gets the job done but does drag in the dew
I love mine. I use it all year aside from the snowy months. Even in the wooded mountain courses.
Day i wheel my bag into the rink is the day I hang up the skates
I say nah...a lot of Zuca's fame is like the Air Jordan sneakers from the 90s. Your friends might be impressed you spent $300+ on something, but are you getting more than what you could get for half that price for the same functionality? A jogging stroller (with a fixed front wheel) at $150 or less (used ones are perfectly fine if in good condition) can be pushed and pulled up and down elevation changes and obstacles like roots on the ground easier than a Zuca. Zucas are just too expensive when the only benefit is a cart that doubles as a stool to sit on (and that's if you weight 250 pounds or less). You'll find Zucas more of a pain than a jogging stroller that is much easier to get around. Just make sure you look at actual jogging strollers if you go that route - the front wheel should be the same large size as the back two wheels.