Powakaddy or Motocaddy? & What Battery?

[Alex1975]

Hi All,

What are peoples thinking of Powakaddy v Motocaddy please?

Also what lithium battery? I will probably never do 36 holes but if I get a 36 hole battery does that future proof me so when it only can manage 33 holes that still lots more than 18? Or is that not how it works?

And presumably the lithium is lighter, stronger and easier to look after?

Thanks,


Edit: Interested in what model you rate too please.

 

[karlcole]

Hi mate not sure if this will help but ive got a motocaddy S1 recently purchased a lithium battery 18 hole. ive done 36 holes with this 3 times now and its been fine. Just a quick heads up american golf are doing 10% off trolleys this week.

 

[fundy]

Definitely not motocaddy for me, definitely lithium, 18 holes is fine. If you can get pneumatic tyres on the trolley even better

 

[Alex1975]

Hi mate not sure if this will help but ive got a motocaddy S1 recently purchased a lithium battery 18 hole. ive done 36 holes with this 3 times now and its been fine. Just a quick heads up american golf are doing 10% off trolleys this week.

Prefect, All info helps. Why did you go for Motocaddy and why the S1? Best thing for that budget? Not interested in any of the gimmicks on the higher priced ones?

 

[guest100718]

Golfstream are well worth a look.

 

[Alex1975]

Definitely not motocaddy for me, definitely lithium, 18 holes is fine. If you can get pneumatic tyres on the trolley even better

Yep, I can still remember seeing you in the rough between 12 and 13 with a snapped or buckled Motocaddy and seem to remember you having quite a few problems with customer services?

 

[karlcole]

Prefect, All info helps. Why did you go for Motocaddy and why the S1? Best thing for that budget? Not interested in any of the gimmicks on the higher priced ones?

Yes mate didn't want/need all the gadgets and it was the best price value in my opinion. good quality very reliable and good aftercare speaking to people who have had one in the past.

 

[fundy]

Yep, I can still remember seeing you in the rough between 12 and 13 with a snapped or buckled Motocaddy and seem to remember you having quite a few problems with customer services?

yep, awful build quality on the one i had and customer service even worse, the golfstream and relevant customer service been on a completely different level

 

[Alex1975]

yep, awful build quality on the one i had and customer service even worse, the golfstream and relevant customer service been on a completely different level

Probably going to 0% credit it so its Powakaddy or Motocaddy... Or Stewart and I am pretty sure I don`t want a robot.

 

[fundy]

Probably going to 0% credit it so its Powakaddy or Motocaddy... Or Stewart and I am pretty sure I don`t want a robot.

good luck

 

[louise_a]

I have a Motocaddy S3 with a 36 hour lithium battery, I have had it for almost 4 years now, the only problem I had was I needed a repair just after the warranty had expired, I was told by people that they wouldn't do anything for me but when I contacted customer services they arranged for it to be repaired free of charge by the local engineer.
The battery is still going strong too.
I play over 200 rounds a year so I think it has been brilliant.

 

[Alex1975]

I have a Motocaddy S3 with a 36 hour lithium battery, I have had it for almost 4 years now, the only problem I had was I needed a repair just after the warranty had expired, I was told by people that they wouldn't do anything for me but when I contacted customer services they arranged for it to be repaired free of charge by the local engineer.
The battery is still going strong too.
I play over 200 rounds a year so I think it has been brilliant.

Wow, strong review!

I think for the extra £50 the 36 hole over the 18 seems like a safe option.

200 rounds a year

 

[Val]

I've had both and Powacaddy for me is the better built trolley.

36 hole lithium certainly future proofs you, only £50 more than an 18 hole but regardless of which one make sure it's lithium.

As to models, the FW3 is fine but if you want the ability to send 15, 30 or 45 yards then go for the FW5, personally i dont use this feature that often. The FW7 has lots of features that don't interest me but they might you.

 

[Alex1975]

I've had both and Powacaddy for me is the better built trolley.

36 hole lithium certainly future proofs you, only £50 more than an 18 hole but regardless of which one make sure it's lithium.

As to models, the FW3 is fine but if you want the ability to send 15, 30 or 45 yards then go for the FW5, personally i dont use this feature that often. The FW7 has lots of features that don't interest me but they might you.

Thanks and spot on, I am tossing up between the FW5 and 7 as you say. No decision made at all yet but I am aware that that center clip on the Motocaddy can fail and I do use a tour bag that I think stress trolleys.

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Each to their own.

I had two Powakaddys and would not have another if you paid me. Clutch problems with each and also the control unit on the second one which was fortunately stolen.

Now have a Motocaddy S3 Pro and after 18 months of constant use am absolutely delighted. Motor is quieter than Powakaddy (better bearings I understand). 18 hole lithium is fine, I will never do 36 in a day, and it carries Tour, rather than trolley, bag with no difficulty or apparent strain.

 

[moogie]

I've had both
No faults with either
Currently have a motocaddy S1
Purchase may 2012
4 yrs later , Still going strong on the original ( lead acid ) battery
So defo no complaints here

 

[Alex1975]

Each to their own.

I had two Powakaddys and would not have another if you paid me. Clutch problems with each and also the control unit on the second one which was fortunately stolen.

Now have a Motocaddy S3 Pro and after 18 months of constant use am absolutely delighted. Motor is quieter than Powakaddy (better bearings I understand). 18 hole lithium is fine, I will never do 36 in a day, and it carries Tour, rather than trolley, bag with no difficulty or apparent strain.

Oh deal, I pulled the trigger on the Powakaddy....

I am sure it will be fine... Fingers x

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Golfstream for me I'm afraid, and they're British built and made.

 

[Alex1975]

Golfstream for me I'm afraid, and they're British built and made.

Ye.... that's maybe not a good thing

 

[fundy]

Ye.... that's maybe not a good thing

in this instance it is