GoKart electric trolley...........

[Smiffy]

After many years of carrying, even to the extent of refusing to use a buggie when playing abroad, my knees finally proclaimed "enough is enough" about 3 months ago, and I walked (read limped) off the 18th green that afternoon determined to bite the bullet and buy an electric trolley.
Over the last couple of years I have seen many good rounds collapse on the last few holes due to my knees giving me so much trouble. I played football twice a week for 25 years which has taken it's toll on them. Once my knees started to ache, so my concentration started to go, then my swing and I would end the round with a couple of blob holes to ruin my card.
I had been reading reviews of the new "GoKart" trolley and liked what I saw. The price was right, and owners reports on the back up service they had received saw me pressing the "buy now" button on the GoKart website. The price (£199.00 delivered) was quite a way below the price of more well known makes, and until the end of December it also included a superb carry case, (which usually sold at £22.00) to keep the boot of the car clean.
The Gokart arrived two days later, and I unpacked it straight away. I couldn't believe how small it was when folded, or how quickly I got it fixed together and up and running. Literally 20 seconds and it was ready for action!
In use, it has proved to be worth it's weight in gold, and is turning out to be the best investment I have ever spent on the game. It is very light, and is able to take my cart bag with ease. No longer do I have to watch what I am putting in my bag for fear of it being too heavy. I can now carry all of my waterproofs, spare jumper, umbrella, everything I tried to avoid taking out when I was carrying to save my aching knees. It's very quiet in operation, tracks as straight as an arrow, and is very simple to operate with just two switches...an on/off button and a roller switch that controls the speed. If you put it on it's fastest speed you would have to run to keep up with it. I purchased the standard 18 hole battery (which GoKart themselves recommend) and I have used the cart for two 18 hole rounds without charging up in between as I forgot to. It didn't strain under the load at all.
If you are thinking of purchasing an electric trolley I can highly recommend the GoKart. At the price I don't think there is anything to beat it. And I am now confident of being able to play 36 holes again without my score suffering because of my aches and pains!
All the details can be found here.....

http://www.gokart.co.uk/

Rob

 

[haplesshacker]

As most of you will know I also have one, and have raved about the GoKart for some time.

I phoned earlier this week to update my wheels to the grippy ones, and the modified front wheel assembly. Total cost to me, £8 for p & p. Free issue mods for a product that I bought a few months ago. Can you imagine anyone else doing this? How refreshing when compared to the Caddyaid scenario.

I don't know who's buying the GoKarts as I haven't seen another one at the club. But I hope that they have a sustainable business, as the product and service is refreshing and superb.

Okay, so the looks take a little getting used to, but given how small it folds and how light it is, it's a winner and I'm in!

 

[RGuk]

Well done lads....this is the sort of endorsement that we're looking for.

I know where I will be looking if the need arises.

 

[GB72]

As you know I have had a Go-Kart pretty much since they were released. Agree that they are easy to use, reliable and fold up smaller than my push trolley. The customer service is second to none in any industry let alone golf.

I a bit of a gear nut and have walked past my pro shop with all sorts of kit but the Go-Kart was the only bit that brought all of the pros out for a look and a play and all went back in to look on the web site.

Great bit of kit.

 

[andiritchie]

Great review,they do look the part and with peoples views on here they seem like the best trolley on the market.

You got to love the small guy!

 

[Smiffy]

Just a couple of other things to point out....

If you order a GoKart, you can use it as many times as you like within the first month. If FOR ANY REASON you don't want it, you can send it back for a full refund NO QUESTIONS ASKED.

And with regard to faults...if your GoKart suffers a problem (whether it is in warranty or not) a call to them will have your old kart picked up and they will leave you another one in it's place so you can carry on playing until your original one is returned. How great is that!!

And from January this year, GoKart trolleys come with a 2 year warranty instead of the usual 1.

I don't work for GoKart by the way, I'm just a satisfied customer who appreciates old fashioned customer service. We are all quick to moan when we feel we get ripped off by somebody, but I think good service deserves a mention too.

 

[need_my_wedge]

I posted this in a previous thread regarding the GoKart

I'm looking to get one too, was fighting off against the Clicgear push cart which my brother recently bought but I've decided on the Gokart. Had a couple of questions for them, so I phoned them yesterday and the gentleman I spoke to was very friendly. My questions

1. Do they have an umbrella holder? - answer, very soon. They are just finalising the design on their most requested accessory and it will be available shortly.

2. Will they be doing a yellow version? - Apparently the most requested colour that they don't do, not currently planned, but if they do, they will swap the yellow components with whatever colour I buy now, free of charge.

There was no pushy sales spiel, just friendly advice and a genuine sense that they were happy to answer anything. I jokingly asked where the guy in their vid's got his tartan trousers, - he didn't know but offered to try and find out.

I will be ordering one in the next month or so.

I just received a PM here out of the blue from Sandy at GoKart, telling me that they still have the trousers, and that I can have them as long as I wear them when using my GoKart........How cool is that!

I haven't ordered it yet, but I am ordering it when this month's pay day hits the bank.

 

[theeaglehunter]

Out of interest how do gokarts react on hilly courses with steep inclines? Does anybody play on a course like this as for me this is where my powakaddy comes into its own.

 

[Smiffy]

Out of interest how do gokarts react on hilly courses with steep inclines? Does anybody play on a course like this as for me this is where my powakaddy comes into its own.

I've played a couple of quite hilly courses with mine and apart from the wheelspin due to the very muddy conditions we are experiencing at the moment, I'm very impressed with the amount of power and torque the thing is chugging out.
I have just ordered the new upgraded "knobbly" wheels (which should avoid the wheelspin) at a total cost of £8.00. The wheels are a free upgrade, I'm just paying for postage and packing!
My trolley only has an 18 hole battery fitted to it, but have played two 18 hole rounds on one charge (forgot to charge it in between) and the old girl didn't even bat an eyelid.
Rob

 

[GB72]

Same here, few big hills on my course and no problem with grip or battery life.

 

[rookie]

Excellent Review, thanks.

 

[haplesshacker]

I think the others have covered it sufficiently. But ditto.

 

[Mike_j_golf]

Hi,
Think i'm going to get one myself emailed about one that some saw on ebay for 140 and they give a 1 year guarentee on a second hand trolly that is confidence in your product.

Hi Michael,

Thanks for your message.

Yes, we know all about the trolleys on eBay, they're a good buy. They're ex-hire trolleys (we work closely with the company that supplies them to the golf courses) Sometimes the arrangement stops, say if the pro moves or something, the trolleys go back to the hire company and are sold. Before going to the new owner, the trolleys come to us for a complete update, so they're right up to current specification. And I can confirm they all have the year's warranty, which is managed by us.

We also have reconditioned trolleys available to sell ourselves - we charge £150 plus postage & packing (18 hole battery and charger) - and depending on availability there is a choice of colours. Because they've been used, there will be marks on the frame and general signs of use, but again they're completely up to spec and mechanically 100%. We usually have a choice of colours other than the grey/green combo.

You can't order the recons on our website as they're not always available. But you can always call us on 01227 712288 to place an order.

If you have any other questions, just let me know.

With kind regards,

Sandy

 

[Parmo]

Thanks Mike top man.

I was talking to HID this morning about the weight of my bag for tomorrow as I cleaned and sorted it last night, and the fact though a short course by the 14th I am knacked and HID seemed to take interest and was nodding and agreeing, then first words where "we cant afford one"

 

[Mawgan]

Excellent review, Smiffy - thanks very much. Go Kart is not nearly as well known as PowerCaddy, MotoKaddy or whoever, but having read this and other reviews and comments and having checked out their website, this will certainly be my preferred mode of transport!

 

[GB72]

Now have a set of the new grip wheels. Will fit them before my round next week and post on how them perform. Certainly never tried a trolley with treads on the wheels.

 

[Smiffy]

Now have a set of the new grip wheels. Will fit them before my round next week and post on how them perform. Certainly never tried a trolley with treads on the wheels.

My "knobblies" turned up on Friday. Supposed to be playing this morning and it's been tipping down all night. Could be a good test for them as the course I am playing is quite hilly.

 

[medwayjon]

Im buying one of these from that ebay dude as my trolley ballsed-up again on thursday.

 

[Smiffy]

Im buying one of these from that ebay dude as my trolley ballsed-up again on thursday.

You won't be disappointed Jon.
And if it doesn't have the "knobbly" wheels already fitted to it, contact Sandy at GoKart, pay £8.00 towards postage and she will send you out a new pair of wheels together with the new improved front fender to avoid mud clogging...although I have not experienced this problem yet.

 

[RGuk]

I know this sounds daft...but...do any of these elec' trolleys have the capability to "follow" the player around?

I'm keen to get one in the Spring and wondered if such a thing existed.