Why not just buy a cheaper cart?
Because this is one of those products you do not really judge on hole 1.
You judge it later.
You judge it when the terrain gets harder. When the round gets longer. When you are tired enough to notice the difference between something that only looks similar and something that actually walks well with you.
That is where premium design earns its keep.
“Aren’t they all basically the same?”
On paper they can look similar. On the course they do not feel the same.
“Is it worth it if I already walk?”
Yes, if pushing or carrying is what makes walking feel like work.
“Will it handle real terrain?”
That is exactly where a quality caddy matters most.
“Is it easy to use?”
It is built to make the round simpler, not more complicated.