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Golf Caddy Recommendation for a present

  • 27-09-2012 4:44pm
    #1
    sartay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭


    Hi all,

    Looking for some help in picking an electric golf caddy as a present for my husband. Unfortunately I know basically nothing about golf! I don't really want to walk into a shop to buy one without any basic idea of what I should be looking for - don't want to get conned! Any tips on what type of thing I should look out for would be much appreciated! Any particular features that are a must have?

    Thanks in advance!


Comments

  • #2
    peepee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 187 ✭✭peepee


    You cant go wrong with a PowaKaddy. McGuirkds have one here http://www.mcguirksgolf.com/powakaddy-freeway-1-caddycar/pk4000pd.html

    Another good brand is MotoKaddy. Visit other websites like halpennygolf and golfstoreeurope to compare prices


  • #3
    mirrorball
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 150 ✭✭mirrorball


    As peepee says, it's a toss up between Powakaddy and Motocaddy. They each have a two or three versions in their range with extras such as digital display and distance measurements. If your husband likes his gadgets this might be a factor. Check out the comparison chart here: http://www.motocaddy.com/uk/s3-pro-electric-trolley

    One thing to consider is the type of battery that you get with it. They all come as standard with a rather heavy lead battery. It does the job though and if cared for should last for years. The Rolls Royce option is to go for a lithium battery. These are smaller, much lighter and are more efficient with their charge. They do add about €200 to the cost though.


  • #4
    Rodrigo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 62 ✭✭Rodrigo


    I have a Motocaddy for the last 3 years and wouldn't look at another caddy car. First class job.


  • #5
    sartay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭sartay


    Thanks everyone - that's really helpful. Feel a bit more confident now, will pop out to McGuirks over the weekend to check them out.


  • #6
    charlieIRL
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,268 Mod ✭✭✭✭charlieIRL


    no harm in mentioning a golf glider too - not sure how much they are new but they are fairly robust and will last years.


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  • #7
    lowelife
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 586 ✭✭✭lowelife


    Now this is the perfect caddie idea for any loving wife to buy their husbands :)

    www.eyecandycaddies.com/


  • #8
    GreeBo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,366 ✭✭✭✭GreeBo


    mirrorball wrote: »
    As peepee says, it's a toss up between Powakaddy and Motocaddy. They each have a two or three versions in their range with extras such as digital display and distance measurements. If your husband likes his gadgets this might be a factor. Check out the comparison chart here: http://www.motocaddy.com/uk/s3-pro-electric-trolley

    One thing to consider is the type of battery that you get with it. They all come as standard with a rather heavy lead battery. It does the job though and if cared for should last for years. The Rolls Royce option is to go for a lithium battery. These are smaller, much lighter and are more efficient with their charge. They do add about €200 to the cost though.

    As CharlieIRL says, I think you need to be seriously considering GolfGlider if you are buying. There is a reason that when you rent an electric trolley at most clubs you are given a GolfGlider. They last.


  • #9
    searay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 436 ✭✭searay


    peepee wrote: »
    You cant go wrong with a PowaKaddy. McGuirkds have one here http://www.mcguirksgolf.com/powakaddy-freeway-1-caddycar/pk4000pd.html

    Another good brand is MotoKaddy. Visit other websites like halpennygolf and golfstoreeurope to compare prices

    Would say that powakaddy, motocaddy or golf glider are the brands to go for.

    Would recommend you buy in store as a family member has been waiting for 3 weeks for delivery and told it'll be another week before the powakaddy they ordered will be delivered.


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