Powakaddy Sport Lithium

slave1 · 13-09-2012 10:09AM #1

Folks,

Looking to switch trolley and hearing that the lead acid batteries don't last as long these days so thinking Lithium.
Had a search but no real feedback on them.
Any thoughts on the Powakaddy Sport Lithium?

Want something sturdy and reliable for 18holes on hilly courses.

Cheers

bustercherry · 13-09-2012 12:56PM

slave1 wrote: »

Folks,

Looking to switch trolley and hearing that the lead acid batteries don't last as long these days so thinking Lithium.
Had a search but no real feedback on them.
Any thoughts on the Powakaddy Sport Lithium?

Want something sturdy and reliable for 18holes on hilly courses.

Cheers

They last as long as the did in the old days

SuprSi · 13-09-2012 01:22PM

Do you really want to pay that much for a trolley? It's nearly €750!! I know it's lighter and everything, but that's only relevant when you're moving it to/from your car. IMO you'd be much better off getting GoKart for half the price and getting an extra battery if you need it, though the 18 hole battery on mine has lasted 36 holes any time I've needed it (twice in the last 2 months) so you probably wouldn't even need that.

http://www.gokart.ie/shop/gokart-trolleys.html?___store=ie

SuprSi · 13-09-2012 01:26PM

I've just noticed they do a lithium battery too, though it brings the cost up to nearly €600.

slave1 · 13-09-2012 01:49PM

Yes, that's a serious amount of money but I can get that model at a good price at present and I know XMas is coming up etc so I can simply get it and store it for a while.
The battery lasts longer than 18holes I think and also has a 5 year guarantee whereas a lot of lead-acid batteries are starting to die on folk after a year or so, I'd say I'd get one of these batteries for the equivalent of 4 lead-acid ones so that's around 4X€90= €360 for a start so the high price is better value from that perspective.
Hard decision though, hence looking for opinions.

SuprSi · 13-09-2012 01:57PM

I'd be curious to see how many people have actually had problems with their lead/acid batteries. I have mine 2 years with no problems and as said it will still last 36 holes in one day.

If you can afford the lithium one then fair enough, I'm sure it's a great trolley.

BraveDonut · 13-09-2012 04:33PM

I have a powacaddy since Feb last year. It has the smaller 18-hole batter and it is starting to go....

slave1 · 13-09-2012 05:31PM

Is that a lead-acid battery or lithium if you mind me asking?

whizbang · 13-09-2012 08:41PM

As far as i can see, the Lithium battery is only shown as 18 hole.
- Is that really good enough for that price ?

slave1 · 13-09-2012 08:49PM

I hear ya, it's hard to get user reviews but from what I've picked up some folk are saying it gets 2 rounds in on one charge, again I'm so undecided and there's no point talking to someone in a shop as they'll just give me a sales pitch. I'm going to get something from herself from XMas anyway, may as well be something I would not ordinarily buy myself but would like......

NDJ4 · 13-09-2012 10:57PM

slave1 wrote: »

Yes, that's a serious amount of money but I can get that model at a good price at present and I know XMas is coming up etc so I can simply get it and store it for a while.

McGuirks are having a 20% off sale online until Sunday evening. Enter "MCGUIRKSSALE" at checkout and you'll get this trolley for €596... Nice Christmas present!

searay · 14-09-2012 07:57PM

slave1 wrote: »

Yes, that's a serious amount of money but I can get that model at a good price at present and I know XMas is coming up etc so I can simply get it and store it for a while.
The battery lasts longer than 18holes I think and also has a 5 year guarantee whereas a lot of lead-acid batteries are starting to die on folk after a year or so, I'd say I'd get one of these batteries for the equivalent of 4 lead-acid ones so that's around 4X€90= €360 for a start so the high price is better value from that perspective.
Hard decision though, hence looking for opinions.

I have a freeway digital with a lithium battery which I picked up secondhand. It does the job it's supposed to do but don't think the premium price for a new one is justified.

I think the controls on my one are a bit fiddly and no great addition.

I have checked the powakaddy website for the 5 year battery guarantee and don't see any mention of it. I'd suggest you double check on the guarantee because a replacement is over €300. I hope you are right!

I've only used my one for 27 holes in a day once and the battery was fine.

Powakaddy Sport Lithium

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