Question for electric trolley users?

big_drive

Lads, I'm debating at the moment about getting an electric trolley. Either that or a very good quality push trolley.

If I'm going for an electric I'm thinking about one of the Motocaddy models.

Just wondering how much hassle is charging the battery and all that goes with it?

At the moment I'm carrying my bag and love that I can just pull the bag out of car and ready to go. But on the other side I get tired from carrying, especially at moment having to pack rainwear, spare gloves etc into bag with the bad weather. It all adds to the weight!

Also are Motocaddy seen as a good model?

MP62

big_drive wrote: »

Lads, I'm debating at the moment about getting an electric trolley. Either that or a very good quality push trolley.

If I'm going for an electric I'm thinking about one of the Motocaddy models.

Just wondering how much hassle is charging the battery and all that goes with it?

At the moment I'm carrying my bag and love that I can just pull the bag out of car and ready to go. But on the other side I get tired from carrying, especially at moment having to pack rainwear, spare gloves etc into bag with the bad weather. It all adds to the weight!

Also are Motocaddy seen as a good model?

I have a motocaddy for over 3 years and I have found it excellent, I've a 36 hole lead battery and easily get two rounds in a day out of it if needs be. The only thing to remember is you must charge battery as soon as you get home, otherwise you get a build up in the battery that effects the battery life.
I used to use a carry bag or use a pull trolley, but suffered from lower back pain that would last for days, since I changed to electric the my back pain is no longer.
Also I have a scratch sac or Sunday bag for those summer evenings when playing 9 or so holes, basically I keep my both bags kitted out with balls, tees etc. and just change over 7 or 8 clubs and away I go.
Edit to say; Motocaddy and PowerCaddy are seen as the top two in the market I'd say.
Afaik the guy who set up PowerCaddy, sold it and set up motocaddy a few years later

big_drive

Thanks for that info.

I'd be clueless enough about things like batteries. Be afraid I'd mess it up.

How long do you need to leave battery charging?

Corkey123

Just played a couple of rounds with my new Go Kart trolly. Very impressed so far

GreeBo

big_drive wrote: »

Thanks for that info.

I'd be clueless enough about things like batteries. Be afraid I'd mess it up.

How long do you need to leave battery charging?

Add golf-glider to the list of top models.
Battery is left on constant (trickle) charge when not in use.

m r c

I'm about at the end of my first year using an electric powakaddy and find it great. I bought it 2nd hand about 4 years old at the time and tbh it's still the same as when I bought it so I would say they have good last in them(powakaddys) anyway.
Its no hassle to use at all just plug it in when you get home before the shower and its ready for away the next time you are out. Apart from the cost if you are not put off away you go and don't look back. I was in a golf shop today where yer man was selling off stock before he closes and saw a new freeway 2 not the t shaped handle I'd say it's going cheap, pm if you want I'll find out what he wants for it. I bought new Adidas golf shoes for €20 that'd give an idea of value if you were wondering :-)

aster99

GreeBo wrote: »

Add golf-glider to the list of top models.
Battery is left on constant (trickle) charge when not in use.

Sorry for jumping in with a stupid question but why is it not a case of charging a battery fully then unplugging it and leaving it until you need to use it?

also what is a trickle charge?

GreeBo

aster99 wrote: »

Sorry for jumping in with a stupid question but why is it not a case of charging a battery fully then unplugging it and leaving it until you need to use it?

also what is a trickle charge?

because (depending on the battery type) the battery will start to discharge as soon as its unplugged.
Trickle charge is a much "smaller" charge and just keeps the battery topped up without over charging it.

MP62

big_drive wrote: »

Thanks for that info.

I'd be clueless enough about things like batteries. Be afraid I'd mess it up.

How long do you need to leave battery charging?

I don't know about other makes, but with the motocaddy there's a flashing indicator light system to let you know when it's fully charged, it probably takes 6-8 hours but I usually leave it on overnight and unplug it when fully charged.

bookshelf17

Seems like a lot of people are moving towards the powercaddy 3 wheel push trolleys (€120), tired pushing my mates the other day and it was very easy, thinking about getting one myself.

heavyballs

bookshelf17 wrote: »

Seems like a lot of people are moving towards the powercaddy 3 wheel push trolleys (€120), tired pushing my mates the other day and it was very easy, thinking about getting one myself.

Have 1 and it will be many years before I go for an electric trolley again

aster99

thats the other thing. A good quality push trolley might do the job, less hassle with charging batteries, faults with the electrics, etc...

MP62

aster99 wrote: »

thats the other thing. A good quality push trolley might do the job, less hassle with charging batteries, faults with the electrics, etc...

Yea a quality push trolley is a definite option if your home course and other courses you play regularly aren't too hilly.

burnerup

I have one of the Powakaddy 3 wheel push trolleys. Its a lot better than a pull trolley for the back and a lot more stable.

I play a very hilly links course and it can be hard enough pushing up some of the hills. Overall I would recommend, think its a twinline 2.

tayto lover

bookshelf17 wrote: »

Seems like a lot of people are moving towards the powercaddy 3 wheel push trolleys (€120), tired pushing my mates the other day and it was very easy, thinking about getting one myself.

I have one of these and i would never go back to the battery trolley again. No need to remember to charge it, it never breaks down and it is very easy to push. Worth every cent of the 120e I paid for it. I think they are actually cheaper now.

TheDoc

I bought the Powakaddy sport model or something , this year. Set me back €299 (normally €360).

I'd carried my bag since I was strong enough to do so, and I have to say, feel like an arsehole for doing it now.
All the lads I know who used to carry all have electric trolleys now, such a good investment.

Did the humming and haughing over which brand to go, and it seems there was way too much good and horror stories combined with most brands, but never came accross anyone that had a bad thing to say about a powakaddy.

The only downside is seemingly having to deal with some bloke in Malahide for Portmarnock for parts who is a rip because hes the only licensed dealer here or something.

GreeBo

TheDoc wrote: »

I bought the Powakaddy sport model or something , this year. Set me back €299 (normally €360).

I'd carried my bag since I was strong enough to do so, and I have to say, feel like an arsehole for doing it now.
All the lads I know who used to carry all have electric trolleys now, such a good investment.

Did the humming and haughing over which brand to go, and it seems there was way too much good and horror stories combined with most brands, but never came accross anyone that had a bad thing to say about a powakaddy.

The only downside is seemingly having to deal with some bloke in Malahide for Portmarnock for parts who is a rip because hes the only licensed dealer here or something.

I have to say that the vast majority of horror stories I have heard are due to someone spending €79 in Woodies or somewhere and then being surprised when something breaks within 12 months.

I have a Golf Glider for about 5 years now, I have had one battery change (for free under warranty) in that time and nothing else has ever gone wrong. I think when you spend money on a quality item you dont get horror stories. Sure, any company can sell you a lemon, but the better companies are going to be there for you when that happens.

charlieIRL

another golf glider user here as well and would recommend them. My battery is years old and i can still get 18 holes no problem from it. Had a small issues with the handle / switch on it but that was my fault and replacement parts are very reasonable.

Arsenium

I am definitely moving towards an electric trolley this winter, maybe Christmas time. Flicking through a golf magazine recently I saw an advert for a motocaddy S3 and S3 pro. Looked it up on the web. Incredible looking trolley. 500 euros though :-( I have a silly question now though...does that include a battery does anyone know?

It has loads of gadgets, distance measurer for your drive, timer for looking for a lost ball, USB charger for a phone etc. None of which actually hit the ball for you though.......

the lawman

I got a gokart at start of the year and I have to say I am delighted with the purchase. I haven't had any troubles with it and the 18 holes battery I have would easily do 36 holes. 300 sheets and a 1 year warranty on the trolley and 2 year on the battery.

I would recommend this cart to anyone.

Corkey123

the lawman wrote: »

I got a gokart at start of the year and I have to say I am delighted with the purchase. I haven't had any troubles with it and the 18 holes battery I have would easily do 36 holes. 300 sheets and a 1 year warranty on the trolley and 2 year on the battery.

I would recommend this cart to anyone.

+1 on the GoKart

dezodaz

I converted to the electric trolley last year - find it much less tiring to go around the course now, (quite hilly) which should in theory lead to better golf.

Though some of the prices of the top end trollies are very expensive - the mid range ones are decent value.

onlyfinewine

Arsenium wrote: »

I am definitely moving towards an electric trolley this winter, maybe Christmas time. Flicking through a golf magazine recently I saw an advert for a motocaddy S3 and S3 pro. Looked it up on the web. Incredible looking trolley. 500 euros though :-( I have a silly question now though...does that include a battery does anyone know?

It has loads of gadgets, distance measurer for your drive, timer for looking for a lost ball, USB charger for a phone etc. None of which actually hit the ball for you though.......

Fantastic trolleys with the advanced light lithium batteries and all the trimmings. If you have the dosh a superb piece of kit. Two fo my friends have them and they have had no problems and would go again.

whizbang

I have a silly question now though...does that include a battery does anyone know?

Am i missing the joke ?

Please dont spend €500 on a trolley, you'll just encourage the rip-off.

searay

onlyfinewine wrote: »

Fantastic trolleys with the advanced light lithium batteries and all the trimmings. If you have the dosh a superb piece of kit. Two fo my friends have them and they have had no problems and would go again.

The basic motocaddy s1 or powakaddy freeway are listed at €399 including an 18 hole battery and charger. You might pick up a demo for less. They do the job fine. I picked up a lithium freeway secondhand. Never use the extra features and I don't think they are worth the extra. The lithium battery is smaller and handy but not worth €200 plus extra.

Never owned a golf glider but most owners seem very happy with them.

Arsenium

Yeah I have borrowed a golf glider many times and I would be more than happy with one. But the moto caddy one just looks the business. The golf gliders are around the 500 euro mark also.

It'll take a bit of considering before I part with that much loot for a trolley but it's good to hear the good reports of the Motocaddy.

I wonder how I'll feel about having a fancy trolley with all the gadgets if I play the same rubbish as I played yesterday !!!

GreeBo

Arsenium wrote: »

Yeah I have borrowed a golf glider many times and I would be more than happy with one. But the moto caddy one just looks the business. The golf gliders are around the 500 euro mark also.

It'll take a bit of considering before I part with that much loot for a trolley but it's good to hear the good reports of the Motocaddy.

I wonder how I'll feel about having a fancy trolley with all the gadgets if I play the same rubbish as I played yesterday !!!

Golf glider is 439 new or 350 for a reconditioned one with a brand new battery...
golf glider

scout353

+1 on the Go Kart

Fabulous piece of kit for under €300 and it folds up so neatly!

Have the automatic one so you just push the handle and it adjusts to your walking speed!

18 Hole battery still going strong after 3 years!

hades

Keep an eye out on the various golf sites, i picked up a Powacaddy Freeway this time last year from GolfStoreEurope on one of the 10% off weekend events, while Powacaddy were also doing an event. So the buggy cost me around €280 for the 18 hole battery version.