Way back in 2018, THP was able to be front and center for Big Max making their all-out effort to break into the push cart segment here stateside. What was so interesting about that centered around the fact that Big Max has been a big brand in push carts overseas for over fifteen years. While I enjoyed my time with their Blade IP option, full review here, they have continued to evolve since then.
Mix that innovation with the perfect storm of what COVID-19 did when it comes to getting more people than ever not only into golf, but out walking more rounds than ever as well, then you have the breakthrough opportunity that Big Max was seeking. So today, we take a look at the company’s newest flat-fold option, the Blade Trio, to see just how far they have come.
The Details
Quite possibly the most simple and easy to use, yet still feature friendly, push cart out there. While the initial look might be one of utilitarianism to the eye, the Blade Trio does anything a golfer could want on the course while also streamlining assembly and storage as well. Big Max is thinking outside the box and it shows.
Big Max Blade Trio
First, let’s talk about how the Blade push cart was the smallest and lightest out there until this one was unleashed upon the world by Big Max. The Trio weighs in at 14 pounds and simplifies everything we know about push carts.
The initial wow factor of course belongs to the fold flat aspect of the Blade Trio, and a lot of that is simply because here in the States we have been programmed to think that a cube is the only way to judge how well a push car folds. But Big Max believes flat is better, and I might be with them on that. Reason being, not only does it fold to just 8-inches high, but it also stands upright on its own when folded, which in my car made way more sense.
Although it folds nicely, it is how it unfolds and folds back up that is better than I remembered. With other push carts it always seems like there are a plethora of knobs, levers, and latches that have to be utilized in a nuclear launch code like sequence to get things going. Now, sure, once you get used to that, its no big deal as it becomes muscle memory, but with the Big Max there is one lever to pull and one lever to lift, then the whole thing just folds and locks in an intuitive manner.
While some might wonder about the stability and durability of such a slimline and lightweight push cart, those worries should be quelled quickly. The powder coated aluminum frame is shaped and designed to distribute weight and optimize stability. I can attest to putting it on some pretty gnarly hills and even letting it go on its own with no tipping or balance issues. In fact, I came away thoroughly impressed at just how smooth it rolls. The one hiccup personally, is that I’ve been spoiled by hand engaged brakes on other carts, so moving to a single foot brake was a little cumbersome for me at first, but more importantly than the ergonomics, the brake held great.
The strap system is simple, familiar, and effective when it comes to getting the bag set and settled in the Blade Trio. Another impressive feature where the those straps are concerned is Big Max seemingly cracking the code to allow the Blade Trio to fit all bag types without any upcharge extras needed. Yes, you can fit a staff bag on this little 14 pound cart. That versatility is combined with surprising versatility when it comes to storage.
The push cart has a pair each of Quick Lok and Quick Fix attachment points which can be used with various accessories like an umbrella, phone, rangefinder, beverage, and even sand bottle holders. Even without those add-ons though, the Blade Trio has a lot of storage potential thanks to a massive storage sack underneath the XL Organizer Panel, it might actually be big enough for the kitchen sink.
The Details
The Big Max Blade Trio push cart is absolutely a lightweight push cart that can stand toe to toe with any heavyweight in the segment. This is yet another experience with Big Max where I come away impressed with their efficiency.
The Blade Trio is available in five different color options and is priced at $299.99. They can be found at www.us.bigmaxgolf.com as well as golf retailers worldwide.
