Would you buy a lithium battery

[Old Skier]

Lithium is the way to go for the future but there are still some issues to be ironed out including the chance of over heating during charging although I believe this is getting better. We have also had to send several back at our club however, if I could afford it I would get one next time around.
Mind you, I always wanted a TVR but settled for a focus

 

[Rooter]

if anyone actually read the pages of guff i posted, there were some interesting points on performance in harsher conditions, +25c the lithium performs much much better, holds its charge longer with less loss. the lead acid will not last as long as normal in hot conditions.

 

[LinksTurf]

Before I bought lithium, I'd need to be sure it wasn't sourced from the OEM that supplies Qantas or Dell! LOL:smirk:

 

[Dave B]

I bought a two year old Powakaddy Freeway two years ago. It was supplied with a 27 hole battery that was supplied with the trolley when the previous owner bought it. I play 3 times week and although the battery is tired it will still do 27 holes. The manufacturer recommends that when the battery is not in use it should be on charge and to date I have had no issues.

Although lithium may be the in thing in respect to golf trolleys the batteries do not come without their problems

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rc...ObwI2MT-S6Y2E7TXr8W1EkA&bvm=bv.68235269,d.ZGU

Personally I would not buy lithium over lead acid as it is relatively new in respect to golf and mobility applications and although some may currently be singing its praises, I'd prefer to wait 2-3 years so that can make a informed decision based on user feedback rather than the latest fashion, manufacturers claims and a limited warranty

 

[Sweep]

Personally I would recommend a lithium to everyone. I guess it depends on how much you play as to whether it's worth the extra, but for me it's more than that. Buy it once and forget it for 5 years. Carry it using only your little finger -helps when you are loading all your kit into the car. Charge in 3 or 4 hours.
I paid £250 for a 36 hole Litepower, a lot of money for a battery. But I got the charger with it. When I changed my trolley to a Stewart I phoned Litepower and asked them if I could use my Litepower with my Stewart as a back up battery. The guy said yes, but I would need a T bar lead which they could supply at £4.99, delivered. He also said that the plug on the end of the lead would need to be switched round but not to worry as he would go to the warehouse and do that for me, so not to worry if the bag had been opened when I received it. The next day the lead was delivered by courier, all for £4.99. Now that is good service.
He also told me that they have been selling Litepower for 3 years and have not supplied a single one to date to replace one due to wearing out. Personally I wouldn't go back to lead acid.