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paulwright1984

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Hi,

You all helped loads with changing my driver or sticking so figured I would get your help again! Due to changes in health im looking at getting my first electric trolley and was wondering whether the motocaddy or powakaddy is the best idea and also if theres any owner reviews on models?

Thanks, Paul
 
It all depends what you are looking for in a trolley,IMO the older powakaddy are great value for money and are easy to get parts for, if money is not an issue then the new range of motocaddy are good and the M series fold down very small and with a lithiun battery that stays on the trolley when folded and the UK service team are very helpful.Gokart is popular if you like the styling (I don't).The later Powakaddy is nice but have a poor after sales record.
I suppose it's best to let people know your budget and then comment.
 
paulwright1984 said:
Hi,

You all helped loads with changing my driver or sticking so figured I would get your help again! Due to changes in health im looking at getting my first electric trolley and was wondering whether the motocaddy or powakaddy is the best idea and also if theres any owner reviews on models?

Thanks, Paul
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I can only comment on my motocaddy as apart from a now defunct powacaddy it's all I have had, it's the basic S1, five years old and never put a foot wrong, I have just bought a lithium battery which I would also recommend as it's much more user friendly. So all in all the S1 is basic but gets the job done very well, also from what I have heard the after sales is good too.
 
I had a Gokart (now used by my son) and now use a Motocaddy S1 that I've had coming up for 5 years now. Both good trolleys in their own rights - I had a small issue with the Gokart after letting it run free down one of the sloped paths on our course - something I'd done regular forever - it hit a dip in the ground causing it to stop dead and part of the frame to snap from the impact. It was out of warranty but Gokart collected it and repaired it FOC leaving me with a loaner whilst it was repaired. They had no obligation to do that since it was out of warranty, but they were of the opinion that the frame shouldn't have cracked like that. As has been mentioned many times on here, their after sales service is second to none.

It was 3 years old when I bought the S1 and in need of a battery/ charger replacement. I decided to change for a metal framed trolley. The S1 has been equally as good, had one small issue where the on/off button seemed to switch itself on on occasion, but that was replaced under warranty. It's still going strong, and I recently purchased a 36 hole lithium battery (Liberty Batteries - great price and good service) for it which seems to make it run even better.

The Gokart sat in my garage for the last couple of years until recently when I put the motocaddy batter into it - it still runs great. In summary, they are both good bits of kit.
 
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I finally bit the bullet 2 weeks ago when faced with 6 days of matches and events in 7. The Clicgear is fantastic but on a hilly course with a heavy summer bag I wanted a motor to do some work!
Read nearly all the threads on here over the last couple of years, spoke to everyone on the course about theirs and tried a couple...
Ended up with the S1Pro as I had concluded that the revised handle was a huge improvement and I wanted a USB charging capability. A few rounds in I have no regrets...except one. I baulked at the vastly significant additional cost of lithium on the basis that I wasn't concerned about lugging a few extra kilos around for charging etc but the charging cycle is long on even an 18 hole lead acid (gel) one and playing 2 days in a row you are always going to have to pack the battery in the morning rather than the night before (I like to get everything sorted the night before!). So I will probably have to get a second battery - which may well be lithium (so I will need a lithium charger too:()
Umbrella holder ends up expensive but is a really well designed and built arrangement - you can put a generic cheap one one most trolleys but the difference is significant.
You probably won't go wrong with most of the major makes and models but you should definitely handle the product before buying - put it up and down, put a bag on it and wheel it around; even better hire one or otherwise try one for a round.
 
Upgraded my old Powakaddy Freeway earlier this year to a Motokaddy M3pro, with 36 hole lithium battery.

It's a great peice of kit, folds down really small, easy to put up and down, comes with an integral cradle for GPS unit, USB charging point, loads of functions on the screen e.g. round timer, lost ball timer, various measuring functions. Battery charges pretty quick (even after 36 holes it's done within 3-4 hours).

I'd recommend it depending on your budget.
 
Jumping on to this thread. I have recently been given an old but working power trolly.
Everyone says it can save me shots because it takes away the effort of carrying or pushing.
Anyone else think this.
First comp tommorow using it so my find out for myself :)
 
bignev said:
Jumping on to this thread. I have recently been given an old but working power trolly.
Everyone says it can save me shots because it takes away the effort of carrying or pushing.
Anyone else think this.
First comp tommorow using it so my find out for myself :)
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So much will depend on what's important to you during the round and how having a trolley affects this. Once you move to comparing the impact of power v push then it's all about the slopes, 'bought the slopes etc !
Then there's how often you play 36 holes.
So, you will find out how it works for you tomorrow, but don't expect instant benefits unless you are unfit playing a long hilly course..
 
I'm a recent buyer of a Motocaddy S1 Pro and really like it. Went for the Pro because of the USB port and the "send it ahead" function which is good for when your PPs put a ball in the rhubarb and you have to leave the fairway and go over and help search.

Just decide how far to send it on (10, 25 & 45 yards) and it's close by to your ball when you come back to take your own shot. No need for you to go back to where you left the fairway etc. and also good for sending it towards the next tee when you get to the green.
 
duncan mackie said:
I finally bit the bullet 2 weeks ago when faced with 6 days of matches and events in 7. The Clicgear is fantastic but on a hilly course with a heavy summer bag I wanted a motor to do some work!
Read nearly all the threads on here over the last couple of years, spoke to everyone on the course about theirs and tried a couple...
Ended up with the S1Pro as I had concluded that the revised handle was a huge improvement and I wanted a USB charging capability. A few rounds in I have no regrets...except one. I baulked at the vastly significant additional cost of lithium on the basis that I wasn't concerned about lugging a few extra kilos around for charging etc but the charging cycle is long on even an 18 hole lead acid (gel) one and playing 2 days in a row you are always going to have to pack the battery in the morning rather than the night before (I like to get everything sorted the night before!). So I will probably have to get a second battery - which may well be lithium (so I will need a lithium charger too:()
Umbrella holder ends up expensive but is a really well designed and built arrangement - you can put a generic cheap one one most trolleys but the difference is significant.
You probably won't go wrong with most of the major makes and models but you should definitely handle the product before buying - put it up and down, put a bag on it and wheel it around; even better hire one or otherwise try one for a round.
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I've spoken to a couple of people recently who've bought 36 hole lithium batteries for their Motocaddy's from eBay, and both are really happy with them. About £150 including charger, which I'd wager is less than the extra cost in buying the trolley with it in the first place?
 
I've got a S1 and am currently saving for the S1 Pro, I already have all the gadgets for my card, brolly and GPS which will all be compatible, will look at the variable regarding what Gary has just mentioned ref buying the lithium battery separate and saving a bit compared to buying it as an upgrade.
 
Had a Motocaddy S3 Digital for just under 5 years now, no problems at all, still going great, one other thing, isn't powakaddy owned by Motocaddy now?
 
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