Clicgear Model 4 vs Rovic RV1S: Which Push Cart Is Right for You?
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Both the Clicgear Model 4 and the Rovic RV1S share the same aircraft-grade aluminum DNA, and fold to an identical 13" × 15" × 24". So what's actually different — and which one should you be pushing around your course this season?
The short answer: the Model 4 is built for the golfer who wants maximum durability, storage, and accessory options. The RV1S is built for the golfer who wants effortless maneuverability at a lower entry price. Both are excellent. The decision comes down to how you play and how much you want to customize your setup.
Four pounds heavier than the RV1S, but that weight is doing real work. The Model 4's frame is Clicgear's flagship build — heavier-gauge aluminum, silicone bag straps that genuinely stretch and hold any bag from a slim Sunday carry to a full tour-style cart bag, and an adjustable upper saddle that slides to fit. After a few hundred rounds, this cart should feel the same as round one.
The larger accessory ecosystem is the other differentiator. Four accessory mounts versus the RV1S's two means you can run a cooler bag, sand bottle, rangefinder holder, and XL cup holder simultaneously without compromise.
The hand brake requires a deliberate push but gives you tactile confidence that the cart won't roll. On steep slopes — a feature of many Canadian courses — that matters.
"I play hilly parkland courses with tight tree lines. The Model 4 just goes where I point it and holds everything I need. Four years in and it still looks new."
The swivel front wheel is a genuine difference-maker, not a gimmick. On dogleg holes, tight approaches around bunkers, or any course with narrow paths between hazards, the RV1S responds instantly to direction changes without needing to lift the front end. You can bank turns smoothly, and on straightaways you lock the wheel in place for a stable, predictable roll.
At 17 lbs it's noticeably lighter to lift in and out of the car — a small thing that adds up over a season. The foot brake keeps both hands free while parking. And at a lower price point than the Model 4, it leaves room for accessories or other gear in your budget.
The RV1S 2.0 (the current version) added a larger console and storage net over the original, so the gap in storage between the two models has narrowed considerably.
"I switched to the RV1S after struggling to steer my old cart on our course's tight fairways. The swivel wheel makes it feel like an extension of your hand."
You play regularly and prioritize long-term durability above all else
You use a heavy cart bag or want maximum strap security
You want to build out a full accessory setup (4 mounts)
You prefer a hand brake for tactile hill control
Your course has tight turns, doglegs, or complex routing
You want a lighter cart that's easier to load and unload
You prefer a foot brake for hands-free parking
You want premium Clicgear quality at a lower entry price
You won't make a wrong choice. Both carts are built to last a decade of regular play — and both leave the door open to going fully electric with the Club Booster V2 Pro whenever you're ready. The question is whether you want the most versatile platform to build on (Model 4), or the most intuitive cart to push around a challenging course (RV1S).
Both available in Canada through Goliath Golf.