who moved from carrying to push trolley or other trolley

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This really needs me to get out and try a trolley of some description but I thought I'd see who's made the transition.

Through my lessons and analysis of what is needing sorted I've stumbled on something.

I had a bad dislocation of my right shoulder that was sorted about 3 years back. One result was some reduced mobility and a touch of arthritis to boot.

During my two hour lesson we both seen I wasn't moving the right shoulder as I was at the start. And if I am honest it was getting niggly in terms of pain also.

It had me thinking that fatigue on my shoulder with carrying for 18holes is having some issue with my swing. It may be in my head but really wondered if anyone has went through similar?
 
Have used an electric trolly for a good few years now. Ideal especially in the wet where I can take spare towels etc and not feel like a sherpa. I do feel less tired than when I carry. Others will say carrying does no harm and that's fair enough but its a personal thing and and if you and your body would benefit from a trolly then go for it
 
I switched to a push trolley about a year ago and I love it. Wouldn't go back to carrying now.

Being able to carry more stuff and have a brolly mounted on the trolley when it's raining is great.

My course is quite hilly so a lot of people use electric trolleys, but I like the exercise I get from pushing it round.
 
I have a similar problem with knees and back (x Egg Chaser) and I used a pull trolley but found that my should (old injury) was aching at the end. I eventually after reading the reviews in GM took the plunge for an electric trolley at the back end of last season out of a few twos and nearest the pin etc etc. The difference is amazing no aches and pains only the ones of the missed fairways and putts but physically no problem at all.
Now a mate of mine likes the idea of the exercise of a push trolley and I can see where he and others like Canary Yellow above are coming from but I got it to make my game easier and less aches and pains so I would go electric if that is what you need. However (I am being serious now) seek medical advice as they may say the push trolley may have some benefit in exercising the shoulder!!!

Also if you can afford it go Lithium battery I did not and do not regret it but when the time comes too replace I will be doing as they are considerably lighter, easier to charge, last longer etc etc.

Hope this helps

Hit em Straight .....ish
 
For years I was always a "real man" and refused to use a trolley on the basis that if I couldn't carry my own clubs then I shouldn't be playing. For the last couple of years I've swapped to either using a trolley or a buggy to get round the course and it's made a huge difference. I used to find that I was getting tired later in the round and was just looking forward to finishing but now with the trolley I am able to enjoy right to the 18th green. Obviously it's down to personal choice but I would highly recommend it.
 
I didn't think I needed one as I felt there were other areas to spend my money on eg clubs, lessons etc being relatively new to the sport. However after Christmas AG had an offer on a Masters push trolley and I also had a £10 off voucher. £40 for a half decent push trolley so I bit the bullet! One of the beat buys I have done. Takes all the weight/strain off the back and shoulders which are critical in the swing. Go for it!
 
I carried for years, sometimes 36 a day, and didn't think anything of it.
But about 7 or 8 years ago, (after 30 odd years of football), my knees (and ankles) had begun to feel a bit rickety and I was struggling towards the end of a round.
I was beginning to leave fairly important bits and pieces (brolly, jumper etc.) out of the bag as I didn't want to have unnecessary weight in there. If it then started raining, or got a bit chilly, I was knackered basically!
Invested in a GoKart electric trolley and it's one of the best (if not THE best) items I have ever spent my money on.
I can now load it to the gunwales with kit if needs be and not have to worry about it at all.
 
I love carrying as its hassle free and my clubs can go anywhere my feet go but with a shot knee I switched to a trolley and it helps.

As others have said the issue with carrying is you pack light, which sometimes means unprepared
 
Went from carrying to pull trolley to push trolley.

Push trolley is so easy; so much less fatigue towards end of round and so much easier on back and shoulders. My course is pretty flat so don't feel the need for an electric one yet.

Carried a reduced set during trolley ban earlier this year which did remind me how convenient carrying can be but I doubt I'll go back to carrying when I want a full set.
 
I got a second hand electric and it made a huge difference over carrying. Pity it only lasted a couple of years before the gearbox went. I did use it a lot though!

Back to carrying but will get another trolley when I join a club again.
 
I've recently got a push trolley (Motocaddy) and a tour bag and I use that if i'm playing more than 9 holes, which has helped my suspect back. I'd use the trolley and tour bag every time but it's often not convenient if i'm nipping down for 9 holes with mates and sharing cars etc.
 
I moved from carry to electric as I am basically lazy :) However my missus switched and has helped her have more energy playing around and has contributed in getting a lower handicap.

She used to get fatigued towards the last few holes carrying and it was no coincidence those were the holes she struggled on. not now though :)
 
Moved from carrying to pushing this year.

Biggest inside for me is the lack of aches towards and after a round, especially in my knees and lower back.
 
I don't play golf to get fit. I don't play golf to exercise, I play golf to try and improve (failing at present!) my handicap.
To that end, 4 years ago, I realised after years of carrying or pull trolleys that I was getting tired after 14 or so holes, so I bought a GoKart.
Couldn't be happier now. Feel less tired and as others have said, can carry some extra stuff.
Not for everyone, but right for me.
 
I always enjoyed carrying. I liked being able to take my bag in any direction my ball took me. 3 years ago I did a lot of damage to my back when slipping on ice combined with the mistake of using an ab cruncher. After a few years of sports massage, chiropractors and acupuncture I finally gave in and moved to an electric trolley last year and it has done wonders. By the 15th hole my legs were like jelly and my arms felt very stiff and heavy combined with back pains and I just wanted the round to end most of the time. Now with a trolley I feel great through 15 and beyond and always feel ready to finish strong and won two close matchplay games on the 18th and 19th last year which I probably would have lost if I still carried.
 
I carry all through Winter....so November to Feb/March and then electric trolley through summer.

Not sure why, but carrying makes me feel like a "real" golfer.
 
Recently moved back to pushing after carrying all winter. Feels great finishing a round and not having stiff shoulders or back. I like carrying, but definitely prefer pushing.
 
Thanks to everyone giving their input on this.

Seems my discussions at the lesson may not have been in vain. I've never wanted to use my shoulder as an excuse for anything but getting older with it is proving its needing managed (not just in golf terms but day to day).

Will pop down to Direct Golf to have a look and feel at the trolleys/carts. Then need to decide if a lightweight trolley bag or tour bag should follow :D. I'm also going to try 7 holes today with one of the clubs rental trolleys just to get my head into things.

May is shaping up to be an expensive one as I am getting fitted on the 23rd for Driver, Hybrid and Wedges. Now a trolley and bag. Also really would like a GPS for getting distances to green sorted also.

On the plus side my lessons are going well with progress coming. Should probably do a review on that at some point!
 
I moved to an Electric Trolley. Did so because my shoulder straps on my carry bag broke after only 3 months of use. So though I'd move to a trolley, plus, I prefer the look of a cart bag.
 
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