electric trolleys

[GB72]

Just as a 'heads up' if you are thinking of buying a Powakaddy, I recently received an email from thegolfshoponline, stating that all Powakaddy kit would be going up in price by up to 10% in June due to increased manufacturing costs so may be worth getting in quick if that is the one you want.

 

[theeaglehunter]

Homer your comments reagrding juniors not using electric trolleys are quite interesting. I am as you described a teenager in perfectly good health however I still own and use an electric trolley when I play at weekends, although I always carry when I play during the week after school as I can not be bothered with setting the trolley up. I accept fully that it is lazy not carrying at weekends when I have no reason not to however this is in no way more lazy than as a quick example somebody driving an automatic car as opposed to a manual, they still have to drive it is just one less thing they have to worry about (changing gear!) and I often prefer having 'lazy' rounds of golf that allow me to just relax and enjoy myself. I think it would be stupid banning people from using them as it is just a personal preference about what makes it easier for people, why do things the hard way when there is an easy alternative? Also as for your point about saying it is to do with the laziness of todays youth (sorry not a drirect quote) that kids are overweight or whatever, is golf really a game that would increase somebodies fitness anyway? I certainly do not feel strained after 18 holes whether I have carried or used my powakaddy, however I go to the gym quite regularly as well as playing football twice a week so just because I use an electric trolley does not make me unfit. In fact I have never seen somebody of my own age who uses an electric trolley because they are unfit which may seem surprising but is true, although I accept you may have experienced different.

And as a sub note I just read back through this and it sounds quite boistorous and arrogant, however it is not meant to, and I am merely providing my side of the argument and have no problem with you holding your opinion.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Sammeebee

Not even going to bother discussing it with you. You seem to have a malicious hatred towards any post I put on here just to say that Sky Caddy has Royal Ascot mapped so that p****s on that bonfire

eaglehunter

I am not advocating a ban for youngsters and nor am I implying that by carrying youngsters will become super fit. Maybe it is the rose coloured glow of my youth tainting my objectiveness but I'm sure a lot of my stamina has come from carrying my big bag over 36+ holes every day (well summer time anyway). I just find it amusing when you see kids as young as 12 rolling up with a set of clubs (not always adult size) in a big bag and then spending 10 minutes with father fixing it to an electric trolley.

Clearly I am in a minority here and accept that maybe my conceptions are outdated. I find your views interesting (as opposed to sammeebee who once again just wants to make personal remarks and score points). Maybe its time for me to join the trolley brigade (although HID my have something to say)

 

[theeaglehunter]

Homer thanks for the honest and respectful reply.

I agree partially about the whole twelve year old with a bag nearly as big as they are issue, however my outlook on it is how else would they manage to carry a full set at that age? I maybe wrong but they just don't seem physically up to it. And althoguh some people argue that they would not need a full set I know a 12 year old who plays off of 8 and makes better use of a full set than I do!

And as for you carrying your bag, I see no reason to change if you enjoy carrying your bag- when I carry and the weather is nice I certainly enjoy it, it just seems better (God knows why!) and I hold respect for anyone who does carry their bag every round, good on them for not being lazy as I admit to being. (That is not to call people who have to use trollies lazy, however that is the reason I use one I prefer the 'lazyman' game.) Althoguh I am not usually a lazy person I hasten to add.

 

[SammmeBee]

Thanks Homer, my bonfire is well and truly out with that - the point was that I actually use my Sky Caddie.

 

[RGuk]

I'm giving this thread a serious read now, because it's got me thinking. I've been ill for nearly 6 weeks and on the few occasions I've played, I've found it hard work physically; I know my breathing will return and my dizziness will go.....but maybe an electric trolley wouldn't be a bad idea for me. I've always seen the going round carrying the bag as good exercise, but had been using a pull trolley since starting up.....I'd been building up to carrying again (Homer....you may remember I had a cheap and cheerful trolley)....as my fitness has taken a massive dive of late.....maybe I could try the electric trolley route and find a different way to exercise.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I have to admit that eaglehunter pushed a funny image into my head that I had forgotten. There is a kid up the driving range I go to who is about 8-9 and is clearly a talented golfer and hits the ball miles.

However his mum seems to be one of those who wants "little johnny" to be seen in all the right gear and as a result he is often there in the latest shirt by Nike of the latest cap from TM or Callway etc. Unfortunately these always seem to be several sizes too big (bought because he has to have it irrespective of size) and his cap often sits right over his ears and almost into his eyeline. It just looks so funny.

I have seen juniors at my course (and others) that have full sets of junior clubs in a junior sized bag and after eighteen holes you can really see them struggling. As I've conceded in those cases it may be best if they get a trolley even if it is a hired one from the pro.

My original point was aimed at slightly older kids, mainly teenagers who have no real excuse and have got the adult sized trolley bag or full sized tour bag because it looks good. Those are the ones I want to shout "forget about labels and carry once in a while" at.

Dave have you any idea if any of these electric trolley have been road tested by GM readers yet and if not could you not give Jezz a nudge and volunteer your services. Might be worth sending him a PM and see if he can give you an unbiased lowdown on what to look for. Might do your golf some good if you are struggling healthwise. Any news on what it is as it seems to be dragging on a fair bit

 

[TonyN]

I am only 23 and have carried bergans weighing 80-100lbs for a good 15 miles or more, I am not lazy by any means.

However i just want to point out that I often use a trolley to conserve energy and to stop me getting a rash on my shoulders from picking the bag up and putting it down all day when its hot and sweaty!

I will carry if its am in a two ball and i have a nylon polo top on! Or it is cold!

 

[GB72]

I use a push trolley most weeks for several reasons. Mainly because I have a suspect shoulder that I want to protect for as long as possible before surgery becomes inevitable. The course is also long and hilly and so not carrying gives me a bit of extra energy over the last few holes. Am possibly entering my first comp this weekend so may even take my wife's electric trolley out to ensure I am at my peak (albeit a low peak) until the end.

In my opinion, the excercise element of golf is in the walk and fresh air and not in the carrying or not of clubs. As far as I am concerned the way you move your clubs around the course is purely down to personal preference.

 

[RGuk]

Tony...I suspect you could carry three bags at once!

i.i.r.c. the first post I ever made on here was something about trolleys.....I think I can safely eat my words!

When I'm fully recovered, I shall stick with the carry-bag.....t.b.h. I just get in a mess with a trolley...I end up on the wrong side of greens, tip the bl**** over going over ditches and it's such hard work up n down the mini-mountains of welsh border courses!

 

[TWM]

Dave,
I am in a similar position to you. However this morning my new GoKart arrived. The battery is on charge and I will be out with the senior section tomorrow morning. Whoopee!!!!