Electric Golf Trolleys

Dotzie

Hello, I was looking to get a new electric trolley as mine broke down today. Does anyone know of any good trolleys on the market which are reasonably priced?:pac:

WHIP IT!

Dotzie wrote: »

Hello, I was looking to get a new electric trolley as mine broke down today. Does anyone know of any good trolleys on the market which are reasonably priced?:pac:

Hmmm... first-time poster looking to buy an elec trolley... how convenient... that you, Graemo???? :pac:

Mister Sifter

WHIP IT! wrote: »

Hmmm... first-time poster looking to buy an elec trolley... how convenient... that you, Graemo???? :pac:

Sometimes i wonder about you whip it!:D

Definitely not me though, already got mine.

WHIP IT!

Graeme1982 wrote: »

Sometimes i wonder about you whip it!:D

Definitely not me though, already got mine.

- I know you got one, Buddy. But I also know you're selling one... you sure this is a cheap plug from the frugal Scotsman?? :pac:

Mister Sifter

WHIP IT! wrote: »

- I know you got one, Buddy. But I also know you're selling one... you sure this is a cheap plug from the frugal Scotsman?? :pac:

Ah come on there's no need to be xenophobic there Whip It! I mean, you don't see me writing on here about how you clearly can't read...

Cheers for the plug though mate!:D What did we agree, 5%??

deko43

Dotzie wrote: »

Hello, I was looking to get a new electric trolley as mine broke down today. Does anyone know of any good trolleys on the market which are reasonably priced?:pac:

The "Golfmotion" trolley looks like a good value option. It has a 36 hole battery and folds down in one piece like the Powacaddy freeway.
McGuirks are doing it for €299.00.

ShriekingSheet

I have a Golf Motion one and it's grand. Very light for lifting in and out of the car, so far so good with the battery and no problem up hills or anything.

One thing that bugs me is the front wheel is a tiny bit off which leads it off to the right. Only slightly but over 30 yards it'd be turned at a right-angle. Gets annoying.

Anyone know anywhere that would fix it?

Mat the trasher

Ok I bought a Pro2Go golf trolly about two years ago on Ebay from a Dutch company, delivered for about 250yoyos. As far as I can see, it and the, "Golf Motion," trolley are identical, examined them in McGuirks and a friend has one.
As Sheet has discribed, it is like a one legged duck, and has resisted all attempts to work the other leg!! I took off the front wheel at realigned the bolt holes to sit the wheel square to the ground, didn't work, wheel carriage slipped, tried glueing it, no better.
Also where the wheels sit on the drive shaft there are four lugs that lock into the wheel to transfer the drive to the wheel, these have broken on both sides. They are a poor copy of a Powakaddy and the old addage stands true, you get what you pay for.

I also have a old Powakaddy, which I use the whole time gives no trouble but I need to replace the battery shortly, its about 7yro, so no real complaints.

jimmystars

My buddy said he got a trolley in woodies for 200euros a few weeks ago. it has an 18 hole bat.Has no complains so far. Not sure of the make.

Kimbot

If your on a budget, Dunnes do a trolley for 129. Not sure if they are any use. But maybe someone here might know.

KombuchaMshroom

jonny24ie wrote: »

If your on a budget, Dunnes do a trolley for 129. Not sure if they are any use. But maybe someone here might know.

i know at least 3 people who got electric trolleys at dunnes and none of them lasted very long. on 1 the dial for changing the speed feel off and on another it is always on at full speed so you have to plug it out everytime you want to stop.

ehutchroi

Your best bet has to be a Hill Billy!!
Available for €339, Powakaddy bought them during the summer and are standing over them.
If this one breaks after your warranty they are very easy to get parts for as there many powakaddy agents around.
My friend has one and it is better than any other "cheaper" trolley

What is golfmotion!!!!, the golf glider looks like a junior cert metal-work project and the ones from dunnes acquire countless problems with batteries and motors!!

soundsham

I also have a old Powakaddy, which I use the whole time gives no trouble but I need to replace the battery shortly, its about 7yro, so no real complaints.[/quote]


also bought a Powakaddy.....had a few batteries but its going into yr 6

if you play a lot spend a little more on a powakaddy as you will get the parts for any repairs
if you play a little maybe buy one of those "made in china sorry cant get any parts for it" models may or may not last but won't break the bank

kingshankly

I have a hill billy and it's ok a bit heavy regret I never bought a go kart have read great reviews of them and they have an amazing after sales service and they look the dogs bo!!ocks

GreeBo

I got a Golf Glider about 6 months ago based on recommendations. Parents both had Powa Caddys and had problems with them, and worse still, had real issues trying to get the problems resolved.

Golf Gliders are made in Churchtown, Dublin so any problems and you can just drop in and they will fix it for you.

It may not look like a million dollars, but its not a car, I prefer reliability over looks in something like this.

Also, your bag just sits on it firmly, you dont have to strap it in like on a powa caddy. Never had a problem with any bag falling off or moving (and I have had a few bags over the last 6 months )

Myksyk

Have to say, anyone I talk to says the golf glider is a s reliable as a trolley comes. I bought a greenhills and it's grand. No real problems so far. Had one minor one and it was dealt with.

DonkeyPokerTour

Sorry for bringing this topic back but has anyone any experience with a Mocad 3? Been looking to get an electric caddy car for a while now and these are half price in Elvery's at the moment so looking for thoughts?

Regards
Ian

soundsham

whats half price at the mo?

DonkeyPokerTour

soundsham wrote: »

whats half price at the mo?

Mocad 3 caddy cars are 175euro down from 350euro in elverys. If there any good I will be buying one.

Regards
Ian

Mister Sifter

DonkeyPokerTour wrote: »

Mocad 3 caddy cars are 175euro down from 350euro in elverys. If there any good I will be buying one.

Regards
Ian

I know a couple of lads with them 3-4 months and they have no complaints. Very good price. I'd say go for it. Go for it.

sk1shot

DonkeyPokerTour wrote: »

Sorry for bringing this topic back but has anyone any experience with a Mocad 3? Been looking to get an electric caddy car for a while now and these are half price in Elvery's at the moment so looking for thoughts?

Regards
Ian

is it elverys nation wide or just in your area? and are they still on sale

Jasonw

jonny24ie wrote: »

If your on a budget, Dunnes do a trolley for 129.

I believe they also do a non -electric version for 1 euro. Might get a few funny looks wheeling it onto the 1st tee at the k-club mind.

DonkeyPokerTour

sk1shot wrote: »

is it elverys nation wide or just in your area? and are they still on sale

It was nationwide but the sale is now over.

Waesfjord

anyone know where to get a Powacaddy repaired?

Have my dad's Powacaddy Classoc, prob. about 8years old.

problem with the charger lead, now battery prob dead also.

Cheers

BUACHAILL

Depends where you are located but I know of a shop in Shankill in South Dublin / Bray that fixes them

Waesfjord

baed in west Dublin.

However playing in Wicklow on SAt, so will be passing by there Sat morning, passing by again on sat evening.

do they fix them there and then do yoiu know, as would need them to turn it around in <5hours (using standard trolley in meantime)

randomer

DonkeyPokerTour wrote: »

It was nationwide but the sale is now over.

The sale is still on in Elverys in Drogheda. It was extended for the week their because of the Irish Open being on.

djb85

Im trying to chose between a Hillbilly and a GolfMotion at the moment.

Not too sure which to go for and both around the same price... any ideas which I should get?

jampotjim

djb85 wrote: »

Im trying to chose between a Hillbilly and a GolfMotion at the moment.

Not too sure which to go for and both around the same price... any ideas which I should get?

I was talking to my old boss from McGuirks and he was saying the Hillbilly is the way forward as it is good value and very reliable...

I think I am going to get 1 before Headfort as am starting to feel it after 18holes carrying the bag sure sign of age cathing up..

billser

try www.gokart.co.uk

superb electric trolley from the uk for about 200 sterling, looks the business & light & compact. had mine 4 months now, superb & havent seen another one around dublin yet.

have a look, all the website forums rate them very highly & a lot chaeper than the powakaddys.

billy3sheets

brian1976 wrote: »

anyone know where to get a Powacaddy repaired?

I got motor replaced with a 2nd hand one. Guy in the car park at Portmarnock Driving Range just as you enter the range. It's a few years ago now so can't remember his name.

PCshedman

I had a Hillbilly for 13 yrs and over that time it was hard on batteries, wheel clutches and had the odd speedcontroller problem. I decided to replace it with a GolfMotion but it packed in on the first round - first of all it would not shut off and stop - now it won't set off. Have contacted manufacturer awaiting reply. I say manufacturer as on the box it said Made in China!

bustercherry

Finding pushing a cart around at the moment is hurting my back and wrecking my posture. It's either back to the stand bag or an electric trolley. Any thoughts on what to go with?
I've narrowed it down to the Motocaddy S3 or GoKart. Getting a good deal on the Motocaddy and accessories but it will still work out 200 euro extra. Plus I seen a black GoKart today and its actually very understated IMO, it doesn't scream flash c***, nor would you even think it's an electric cart.

Irishvillian

I have a Go Kart and find it brill,can get 36 holes on an 18 battery no probs.

bustercherry

Irishvillian wrote: »

I have a Go Kart and find it brill,can get 36 holes on an 18 battery no probs.

Suppose what I'm really asking is, do I need to spend the extra on the S3? Are the added features really worth it?

galwaylad1980

I got a GoKart last year too. Great trolley, set up and ready to go in about a minute... and thats taking your time.

No real extras on it but I reckon thats a good thing as less to go wrong with it.

Anyway, I would really recommend the GoKart

bustercherry

Yeah I reckon I will go with the gokart, really not worth 200 extra for the couple of extra features. I'd rather use the 200 to buy a GPS/Rangefinder if I really need to measure distances more accurately.