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The Sun Mountain Ridgeline 3 push cart performs beautifully on the course. Easy to fold and unfold. Loads of storage and accessories. Adjusts to fit any bag from child-size to staff bag.
Introduction
There is tremendous diversity in golf bags. From kids bags to Sunday bags to monsterous cart bags, they come in all shapes and sizes. Unfortunately, most push carts are one-size-fits-all.
The new Sun Mountain Ridgeline 3 push cart is different, offering a new feature that allows you to tailor the cart to fit your bag’s height. I tested one to see if this feature is a genuine improvement or a solution in search of a problem.
Size & Set Up
Folded for storage or transports, the Sun Mountain Ridgeline 3 push cart measures 26″ x 15″ x 16.5″. That expands to 40″ long, 28.5″ wide, and 52″ tall. It weighs a sturdy 18 pounds. Folded up, it’s an easy carry by the large handle. The one thing to be mindful of is that the wheels do not pop off easily for transport, so it will either fit in your trunk or it won’t.
When I unboxed the Sun Mountain Ridgeline 3 push cart, I was pleased to find that it required zero assembly. After cutting off the tag, it was ready to roll.
Folding and unfolding the Ridgeline 3 is a simple two step process. There is a large grey latch at the base of the handle, like most push carts. The other piece is unique, but easily understood. The silver latch near the base (see above) gets pressed “open” to fold the cart. When unfolding, it snaps into place automatically.
Storage & Accessories
The Sun Mountain Ridgeline 3 has a large console where you can store anything you need to keep handy. On top of the storage compartment, there are elastic bands to hold a scorecard and a pencil. Below that, a net gives you the ability to stash a big water bottle or a rangefinder.
Inside the console, there are two golf ball storage spots. I like these dedicated spots for golf balls – having them roll around is noisy and disorganized. The main compartment is large enough to empty your pockets into – watch, wallet, keys, etc. Alternately, you can fit another dozen golf balls in there.
Behind the console, there’s an elastic band meant to hold a phone or GPS unit. This is a common push cart feature, but I’ve never found it very useful. Perhaps I’m too anxious, perhaps I push my carts too aggressively, but I never feel like the band offers enough security for me to not worry about my device. Your mileage may vary.
The Sun Mountain Ridgeline 3 push cart comes with an umbrella holder that screws into the center of the handle. You can set the angle to match your handle height, which is a nice feature. Sun Mountain also includes a cup holder which sits on one of the two accessory pegs. There is a wide variety of additional accessories from Sun Mountain that includes a cooler, rangefinder pouch, speaker, and several storage packs.
On-Course Performance
I thought I would start this section talking about the Vertical Fit Technology, but when I got it on the course, I knew I had to begin with the quality of the roll. The Sun Mountain Ridgeline 3 push cart features large “high impact wheels” and stainless steel bearings that roll smoother than any push cart I’ve used. The cart moves easily through rough, divots, and over elevation changes. It also has a very wide, stable stance, so I never had to worry about it toppling over.
Moving to the Vertical Fit Technology, it works just as promised. For my Vessel Sunday III stand bag [review HERE], I had the height setting near the top to align the strap with the handle of the bag. The straps and brackets adjust easily to accommodate thick cart bags or skinny walking bags.
To test the other end of the spectrum, I slid my daughter’s PING Prodi G set [review HERE] onto the Ridgeline 3. After the complimentary adjustment, her clubs are a bit too long for the bag, but this set still gave the Ridgeline 3 a chance to show its versatility. By sliding the upper bracket down, the bag was securely held in place.
Finally, the Ridgeline 3 features a sturdy hand brake. I strongly prefer this option to a foot brake – it’s easier to activate, and there’s no question whether or not it’s engaged. The brake was very effective at keeping the cart from rolling away, even on steep hills.
The Sun Mountain Ridgeline 3 push cart is available in six colors – black, white, silver, blue, sand, and pink.
Conclusion
The Sun Mountain Ridgeline 3 push cart is one of the rare golf products that you can buy for a youth golfer to use for their entire life. Or it could be shared among a family of golfers. Even if you never use the Vertical Fit Technology, the solid construction and smooth roll make this a push cart every walker should take a look at.
Buy the Sun Mountain Ridgeline 3 Push Cart HERE
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He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.
Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.