Manual or Electric

[steadyon]

Hi folks,

I've always carried my bag, well nearly always. Lately I've found that the last couple of holes I play badly. I ache like mad the next day and thinking back I've noticed that during the round I increasingly feel tiredness across my shoulders.

The days I play 36, boy the next day do I suffer.

I'm reluctantly thinking the time has come for a trolley. Do I go manual or electric. Is there much difference in energy expired, surely it can't be so hard to push a trolley. I'm going to Perranporth links this summer and hoping to get a few rounds in, apparantly you need a good trolley there.

What do you guys think.

 

[Redwood]

Steadyon,

Yes, Perranporth is quite hilly. Don't expect too much the first round as it's definitely one of those courses you need to play more than once to get an idea of where you need to hit your ball (lots of blind shots).

Anyway, back to trolleys...why don't you try renting some? Not sure if Perranporth do electric trollies (Bude where I am a member hire out both manual and electric), but they should definitely do manual. Also, Go-Kart are actually doing a 1 month trial. You buy the cart, and if you are not satisfied can send in back in one month...might be worth a go, and take it along to Perranporth with you.

 

[Golfman]

Manual trolleys cause your back to twist into an awkward position and in the past I have spoken to many players who have had back aches and problems as a result. This is especially the case on hilly courses.

If your budget can run to it I would recommend an electric trolley. I personally carry with a double strap carry bag but on our annual trip to Portugal I use, as do all my playing partners, electric trolleys due to the heat and having to carry extra drinks. Very easy they are to use as well. Personal favourite of the ones I have used is the Motocaddy, closely followed by the Hill Billy Terrain.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Try the go kart if they are doing a one month trial. They are really good

 

[Imurg]

Depends on the course you play most. Mine is fairly flat, only a couple of rises and even then not too steep for too long. So a manual pusher does me well (PK Twinline 3). But if I was a member at Wycombe Heights (apt name!) I'd need an electric - its like playing golf on the north face of the Eiger!
So if your "home" course is flatish I'd say a pusher would do but if you have serious hills then a 'leccy could be in order.
Also take into account the space in the boot of the car. These days you don't want to have to leave clubs on the back seat for any length of time. So a small folding 'leccy (Go-Kart) or pusher may allow you to get all your kit on the boot. I can get all mine + bag in the boot of a C3.

 

[Redwood]

I think I read they even come and pick it up from your address, so no need to pay for postage to send it back!!!

 

[Redwood]

....and no, I am not Homer in disguise!!!

 

[madandra]

I have heard that if you use your plastic pig in summer it turns into a puddle of plastic.

 

[colint]

Electric gets my vote, just easier and faster. If you go manual opt for a push one rather than pull, saves putting your back into an awkward position.

The 1 month trial form GoKArt sounds good, although bear in mind that you'll probably end up trialing 2 of their trolleys after the first one breaks and then send you a loaner to use, whilst your demo one is being repaired.

 

[Tommo21]

Electric, electric electric. It’s a walk after that. I got a Powakaddy freeway, lead acid battery job and it’s a breeze. Most of my mates, who have electric, have got them and I don’t know anyone who’s had trouble. Some adverse stories on here at times but that goes for them all if you pull the info together. Don’t like go kart, I’m sure they’re good but it’s the look.

 

[slugger]

having used both types i'd say electric all the way. where you really feel the benefit is in the final few holes and that's where a good card can be made, or broken.

 

[p1pete]

Electric all the way, feel much better in the last few holes and scores have improved too. As said above, its more of a walk and less tiring than pushing/pulling a trolley.

 

[Fyldewhite]

I use both as I share the electric with the wife (ie she thinks it's hers !!). I'm fine with a pull trolley and they are easier in terms of storage, no battery to charge etc but are still quite tiring especially on a hilly course. If you are going this way I'd say go the whole hog and go electric, they are worth it.

 

[HRC99]

I'd definitely recommend electric. It's made a big difference to my back and how I feel on the last few holes.

 

[viscount17]

if you do rent electric check it out thoroughly before you get too far from the pro shop.
twice rented a Powacaddy, one failed completely (and I had to threaten to leave the bits round the course (Royston)before they would bring a replacement). the second (at Boat) one wheel wasn't fitted properly so it was a bit new labour (only wanted to go right), the 'tyre' was also split and the controls were decidedly unilateral.