Electric or Push Trolley?
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SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
lithium is the way forward in batteries
i have had 2 electric trolleys.. the motocaddy I have now I got in 2013 I think it was.. still goes strong, got a 36 hole battery on it never had a problem
puttmore89
Hacker
As others have said its personal preference and really depends how much you value limiting exertion between shots. I had a Motocaddy M3 Pro, was a good trolley but the motor packed up and had to be sent back to have it replaced (twice), then after every round I would always forget to take out the battery to charge and have to unfold it at home to do so.... The motor was probably just bad luck and the battery thing was just me being forgetful. Be that as it may I got rid and now have an S1 Lite which for me on balance is less of a faff and I think its great.
Maninblack4612
Tour Winner
Remote control is brilliant. I can walk around the course with my hands in my pockets keeping warm. In winter we have white lines around the greens where trolleys can't go. Saves lots of walking for someone like me who has a bad back & can't carry. And who cares what it looks like & why does it look ridiculous? I don't understand.
hovis
Tour Winner
i have to say the the vast majority of golfers see a person with a remote control trolley and say "knob"
Stegsie
Head Pro
I had a push trolley for years then a friend of mine passed me his old electric one when he upgraded. Not looked back ever since! Treated myself to a new electric one last year; would never go back now! Worth every Penny.
foiled
Hacker
A couple of recommendations for GoKart trolleys, how do they compare to the likes of Motocaddy and Powakaddys? Pictures make them look a little plastic/brittle, but the price looks good, just don't want to buy cheap and buy twice
masterosouffle
Assistant Pro
So glad you said that! I have just ordered one and was having doubts...
KenL
Tour Rookie
masterosouffle
Assistant Pro
Really glad you posted that, just ordered one and was starting to have doubts, helps that I'm happy to look like a nob
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Yes they are plastic, but they are really robust. I've never had any issues and they are well known for excellent customer service should you have a problem
Maninblack4612
Tour Winner
Knobs of the Forum unite!
hovis
Tour Winner
i have one and it is good but the automatic handle thing is a bit naff and its much louder than its competitors
Robster59
Tour Rookie
I've had one for years, I think I got it a year after they first started production. and it's still going strong. It can be put up and down in less than a minute and as others say, customer service is excellent. I changed to a Lithium battery last year and that is just so much better. Light, charges faster and holds a charge better,
2blue
Journeyman Pro
Agree... had my GoKart some 4to 5yrs & has given excellent service. Same lithium battery still does 36holes. I remember RickG changed to GoKart cos his Stewart remote wouldn't do 2 rounds in a day. GoKart also packs very small. HIGHLY RECOMMEND⛳🏌️
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
At 37 and with a shot left knee I bit the bullet and went with a Big Mac auto fold.
I've have motocaddy leccy ones in that past as well as a Stewart z3 push. I find the leccy ones a bit of a faff having to charge etc, and as I use my car boot a lot at work it means loading / unloading after each round. I also wanted to keep an element of exercise in the golf so went push!
The big max auto flat fold is so much better made than the stewart and was almost half price. It also flats folds so thin that I could slip it behind the drivers seat if I was taking a mate for a game
I've have motocaddy leccy ones in that past as well as a Stewart z3 push. I find the leccy ones a bit of a faff having to charge etc, and as I use my car boot a lot at work it means loading / unloading after each round. I also wanted to keep an element of exercise in the golf so went push!
The big max auto flat fold is so much better made than the stewart and was almost half price. It also flats folds so thin that I could slip it behind the drivers seat if I was taking a mate for a game
Robster59
Tour Rookie
I don't see the electric trolley as being an issue. As I say, mine is up and down in a minute and when I put it away in the garage the battery is charged right next to it. The hardest bit is getting it back in it's carry bag.
MadAdey
Money List Winner
GO electric. It looks like your in a position to afford a good quality one, as I know people that have bought these cheaper ones and they have been pretty crappy. I had an S1 for about 6 years before emigrating to the US. I played a lot of golf and only ever had to replace the battery once.
When I sold it on it still worked perfectly and looked in great condition, so the Motocaddy does have a good durability to it.
When I sold it on it still worked perfectly and looked in great condition, so the Motocaddy does have a good durability to it.
Chisteve
Head Pro
I have not had any problems with my auto Go Kart trolley I have lithum battery + they fold super easy and fits in my VW Golf boot well
I had problems with trolley bag and golf bag (tear in waterproof inner pocket) - they replaced with out question (later bag with water resistant zips) - excellent service
I had problems with trolley bag and golf bag (tear in waterproof inner pocket) - they replaced with out question (later bag with water resistant zips) - excellent service
