The Q is a fair bit different the previous models, a friend who has an older one always has problems with mud collecting on it. The new one looks less prone to that.
Stewart trolley
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2blue
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The first person I ever met who was 'sporting' a Stewart was GM Legend Rick Garg & he was certainly no Knob
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
And neither is Troy!
I actually quite liked seeing him zipping his trolley around the course yesterday
they’re very clever bits of kit
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Deleted member 15344
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There were some issues with the Q to start with and would always be very worried about it going a bit mental
A guy in the swindle has recently bought a standard one but didn’t use it during the winter too much because it wasn’t great in very soft ground
GolfScot
Club Champion
I've had the q follow for around 3 years. I enjoy using it and it folds up really small so it can easily fit in the boot. However they are heavy, so although compact when you go to lift them it is a bit of a shock!
Would I get another one when I want to change? I'm not sure. I don't think the outlay is necessarily justified for the follow technology and I'd probably just go with a simple remote option on a Motocaddy etc.
Would I get another one when I want to change? I'm not sure. I don't think the outlay is necessarily justified for the follow technology and I'd probably just go with a simple remote option on a Motocaddy etc.
sunshine
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It seems a lot of hassle to carry a tool kit to deal with likely breakdowns.
Sounds like it would be better to get a caddy or a buggy.
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Don’t think the amount of breakdowns is much - had my leccy trolley for 5 years and have had one issue with it
Current trolley is about 15 years old. Had to change the wheels but other than that it's been solid
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Common sense would suggest that not having to carry an item is going to be better for the back. Not having to bother steering it manually etc would be easier as no stooping or using physical force.
So a remote/follow trolley should be a benefit if you have the money to buy one.
But beware the accidents that all new owners seem to have; lakes, bunkers and hollows will all come up to swallow a badly driven remote trolley.
So a remote/follow trolley should be a benefit if you have the money to buy one.
But beware the accidents that all new owners seem to have; lakes, bunkers and hollows will all come up to swallow a badly driven remote trolley.
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scottac20
Club Champion
I got a Stewart Vertx a few months a go and its been a game changer for me having suffered with a really bad back for the last few years. I had a normal motocaddy electric trolley and still found that the second half of rounds my back was starting to tighten up and I wasn't able to finish some rounds. I think this was mainly because although it still powered itself I still had to hold it to direct it and for going up/down hills. With the remote and rarely having to hold it(only when on very rough gravel paths) I can walk upright and I'm finding I'm still going strong at the end of rounds. Only issue is its bloody heavy getting it in and out of the car and takes up a lot more space than my previous trolleys.
I did feel like a bit of a knob to start with as I know there's a bit of snobbery about remote trolley but after a round I really didn't care due to the benefits its given me. Ultimately I don't get the mentality of folk that think having a trolley could make someone a knob and I'm pretty sure it says a lot more about them! Think its probably part of the British psyche where anyone with something that could be perceived to be better than us must be a knob or have something wrong, and it can't just be that they've decided to spend their money on a fancy trolley, nice car etc!
I did feel like a bit of a knob to start with as I know there's a bit of snobbery about remote trolley but after a round I really didn't care due to the benefits its given me. Ultimately I don't get the mentality of folk that think having a trolley could make someone a knob and I'm pretty sure it says a lot more about them! Think its probably part of the British psyche where anyone with something that could be perceived to be better than us must be a knob or have something wrong, and it can't just be that they've decided to spend their money on a fancy trolley, nice car etc!
sunshine
Well-known member
Good post.
As I mentioned in my post, I don’t think owning a remote trolley makes you a knob. It’s just knobs all seem to have Stewart trolleys
Same goes for nice cars. Driving a Ferrari doesn’t make you a knob, but why is it always the Ferrari drivers who park badly and take up two spaces in the golf club car park?
DeanoMK
Club Champion
My old boss had one and he had some real build quality problems with his, the handle snapped twice along with some other issues.
They are a clever bit of kit though and he does love his (even if he is a knob
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They are a clever bit of kit though and he does love his (even if he is a knob
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DanFST
Head Pro
I was lucky enough to try one out courtesy of the forum and Stewart.
Really great bits of kit, the follow makes such a difference. I had ordered one, but due to covid the delivery times were being pushed back. In that time I realised I should enjoy carrying for the last few years I can!
It will be my next trolley. The new q series just look like normal trolleys.
Really great bits of kit, the follow makes such a difference. I had ordered one, but due to covid the delivery times were being pushed back. In that time I realised I should enjoy carrying for the last few years I can!
It will be my next trolley. The new q series just look like normal trolleys.
Bunkermagnet
Journeyman Pro
What, like a washing machine or sofa?
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Great if you have money to burn but for those on a budget?
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Don’t all motorised trolleys do that ?
From my experience the heaviest thing when using a Stewart is the trolley itself
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
It is a heavy unit and from experience those using a remote control for it are taking longer to get from A to B
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
Followed a 3 ball yesterday that had 2 in the group with these things. Yes they did take longer and it's impossible to use one without looking like a knob
Doesn't mean those using them are knobs.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Those that simply use them as other trolleys without remotes are fine. Its when these things start weaving around, normally near someone is about to play that annoys me
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
The irony I found was the guys were often in the bushes and 1 bag was left in the middle of the fairway to show they hadn't cleared the hole. (Should have let us through yes but a sensible idea so we didn't try and hit) That said it was never the remote one! So the person would have to walk back to it rather than summon it on
