Biro, Aspirin, Hoover and Band-Aid are just a few examples of what is called genericisations, the linguistic and legal process where a brand name becomes the common, everyday term for an entire category of products.

One could argue that 'Cube' has very nearly become one in the golf push cart space. So many brands, most notably Motocaddy, utilise this name and this folding mechanism in the best push carts that it has become synonymous with the category as a whole.

One brand I hadn't heard of prior to a sample arriving on my doorstep is Wishbone. It has just released the third generation of its Cube push cart - the Cube Three - to the UK market, looking to chip into the more established brands' push cart market share.

Retailing at £189.99 in the UK (though I've seen it closer to £169), it's certainly on the more budget side of the overall push cart market, so I was intrigued to take it out onto the golf course.

First impressions were strong. The Cube Three is easy to set up out of the box and has a premium, uncluttered design that suggests a much higher price tag than the one you'll actually pay for it.

At 7.8kg, it's slap bang in the middle of the market in terms of overall weight. Whereas the likes of the Big Max Blade IP 2 (6.5kg) and the PowaKaddy Micra (7.5kg) are lighter, the Motocaddy QB2 (9.5kg) and the Clicgear 4.0 (8.5kg) come in heavier than the Cube Three.

The folding mechanism is incredibly simple and, most importantly, quick. Once the front wheel is folded under, the rest of the chassis collapses in on itself to form the now familiar cube shape of a push cart. Size-wise, when folded, it's nearly identical to the likes of the PowaKaddy Micra and the original Motocaddy Cube, making it perfect for storage in tight car boots or even some locker spaces. It even had a convenient carry handle, making it all that bit easier to lift in and out of the car.

On the golf course, the Cube Three is solid without being spectacular. It's compatible with pretty much any cart bag, and the bungee straps have plenty of give and adjustability on them.

The handle storage is good too, and I like that it comes with a built-in drinks holder, rather than having to get an attachment for it. It's far more subtle and classy in my opinion.

Strangely, the handle had quite a lot of give even when it was securely locked in place. It felt a little flimsy, especially when turning sharp corners. Alongside the parking brake lever that looks and feels a little vulnerable to more than a year's consistent use, I could see and feel where perhaps Wishbone has decided to opt for cheaper parts on this ultimately cheaper-than-most product.

That being said, Motocaddy's QB2 isn't all that much more expensive than the Cube Three, likewise the PowaKaddy Micra, both of which, for my money, have a slightly better build quality. All in all, as pretty and functional as the Cube Three is, it hasn't done enough for me to recommend it any more highly than the main competition. Unless it can be found for even less than the £169 I've seen it online for, I'd say the marginal extra investment at the start will pay dividends in the long run.

The electric golf trolley market is currently awash with cutting-edge technology, from sprawling high-definition touchscreens to remote controls and follow-me functions. However, not every golfer wants their trolley to feel like a supercomputer, nor do they want to pay the premium price tag that inevitably accompanies those features. Enter the PowaKaddy FX1.

Positioned comfortably as the entry-level model in the hugely popular FX range, it has been engineered specifically to offer straightforward, no-nonsense functionality. It's directly up against the Motocaddy SE electric trolley, in terms of competition.

When I unboxed the FX1 ahead of my first round, my initial impression was focused entirely on how good it looks. Often, when you opt for the base model in any product line, you are instantly reminded of the compromises you made to save some cash. That simply isn't the case here. For an 'entry-level' trolley, the aesthetic is very premium. I really enjoyed the stealth matte black finish, and the high gloss trims really helped it pop in the sunlight when sitting on the first tee.

Because it shares the exact same high-performance, low-profile Powaframe chassis as the rest of the FX family, it doesn't look remotely out of place parked next to flagship models.

Where the FX1 truly shines is in its everyday practicality. Before heading out, I was eager to test the setup process, as fighting with a heavy, awkward frame in a muddy car park is never the ideal start to a round of golf.

I can confidently report that this is one of the easier trolleys I have used for folding and unfolding. PowaKaddy’s 1-Click Fold frame system entirely lives up to its name; it requires minimal effort to engage and collapses down 20% smaller than previous generations, saving valuable trunk space.

Once unfolded, dropping the power source in is completely hassle-free thanks to the 30v ‘Plug 'n' Play’ battery system, which completely eliminates fiddly wires.

Another brilliant touch is the unique MAG-LOK bag attachment system. If you use a compatible PowaKaddy cart bag, an ultra-strong neodymium magnet securely locks the base of the bag onto the trolley, meaning you don't even need to bend down to fasten a lower strap.

Taking the FX1 out onto the fairways is a refreshingly simple experience. The controls consist of an anti-tamper dial and a single LED power indicator. You simply turn the rotary controller to your preferred walking pace, and the handy pause and resume function means you can stop at your golf ball to play your shot, then pull off again at the exact same speed.

Under the hood, the powerful 30v 230-watt motor is whisper-quiet but had absolutely no issue traversing the steeper inclines and thicker rough during my testing.

While it lacks a built-in digital screen, PowaKaddy certainly hasn’t left modern golfers in the dark. The USB-C charging point is a smart feature for both phones and external GPS devices, ensuring you won't run out of battery on your handheld tech as you navigate the back nine. It also features a scorecard and pencil holder integrated neatly into the height-adjustable soft-touch handle.

Ultimately, my time testing this model left me thoroughly impressed. If you are not someone (like myself) after the frills of GPS and follow technology etc and you are just looking for a simple to use, easy to set up, and sensibly priced electric trolley to take the strain off your back, then the FX1 covers your needs perfectly. It proves conclusively that stripped-back simplicity doesn't have to mean sacrificing build quality, reliability, or style.

Motocaddy are one of the busiest brands in the whole golf industry. Just one year after introducing a fully refreshed fleet, the brand is back at it again, offering golfers an even more considerable set of upgrades than last year.

On one of the best remote electric trolleys from last year, the 2025 M7 GPS, not a lot was wrong, barring perhaps some parts of the GPS I'd have improved. Thankfully, the brand has added vast improvements to the one feature I thought let it down slightly, while keeping everything I loved about the last version intact.

The improvements I allude to have all come on the trolley's in-built GPS. While it has stayed in a landscape orientation - rivals like the PowaKaddy RX12 GPS or MGI Ai 500 GPS - the Motocaddy system has seen a huge upgrade in the user interface and responsiveness of the screen.

The responsiveness was the first thing that struck me when testing. You can now pinch and zoom across the detailed mapping, while the customisation now on offer allows you to choose which of the many options to have displayed on the screen at all times.

The 2D mapping gives you the ability to touch for a yardage to specific areas of the hole and utilise the new pinch and zoom feature to get closer than ever to the hole map on the screen.

Most impressive is the new 3D hole mapping, which offers unparalleled detail of the hole ahead. This even includes a flyover option, brilliant if you're playing a course for the first time and want a clearer idea of the challenge that lies ahead.

The mapping is barely the start of the GPS experience. Performance tracking and shot measurement, quick yardages to the green and hazards, a clock, round timer and lost ball timer, Bluetooth smartphone notifications, and an AED locator tool are also part of the package.

It all amalgamates to an incredibly detailed and responsive GPS that feels like a huge upgrade on the last version, and without a doubt, the most comprehensive I have tested in a built-in system before.

Elsewhere, there has been a refresh to the remote, which is much more ergonomic and better-looking than the previous version, while still offering the responsiveness and confidence that all the best remote golf trolleys provide.

Being part of Motocaddy's 'M' series of trolleys, the M7 GPS folds down incredibly compactly. The front wheels automatically fold underneath the chassis, the rear stabiliser wheel can be slotted under the chassis, and the rear wheels can even invert, making the overall footprint impressively small when folded away.

Motocaddy's best feature, which can be seen across its huge fleet of trolleys, is the wireless, autodisconnecting battery. As you fold the trolley away, the battery automatically disconnects, revealing a pop-out charging port at the same time. It means you'll never accidentally leave the trolley on and waste battery life, while also giving you an option to charge the battery directly from the chassis.

Do I still prefer the portrait screens I've tested on PowaKaddy and MGI trolleys, yes? But that being said, this is such a detailed and feature-packed GPS that something as simple as orientation doesn't really cross your mind when using it.

Would I be annoyed if I'd purchased last year's model, only to see it updated the following year? Also yes. Though Motocaddy's endeavour to improve its product must be commended, the regularity of its updates does seem to flood the market with a lot of trolleys. I'd love to see them slow down the release cycles slightly more going forward.

All of that being said, this is one of the most complete packages possible when it comes to an electric remote golf trolley. Compact folding, easy to live with, superb build quality, an excellent GPS and a responsive remote control combine to create a thoroughly enjoyable expereince that only adds positively to your experience on the golf course.

It wasn't long ago that the best remote control electric trolleys were just a toy for that one really rich guy you knew at the golf club. Now, with more social acceptance of the remote trolley and more brands than ever making them, they've never been more accessible or more enjoyable for the average golfer to use.

With lower prices very much in mind, let me introduce you to Navee, a brand that has entered the UK market with a seriously competitively priced remote electric trolley, looking to disrupt the stranglehold the likes of Motocaddy, PowaKaddy and Stewart Golf currently have on this part of the market.

Navee is a Chinese company that specialises in electric scooters but has entered the golf market seemingly with one task in mind: undercut everyone. We've already tested the brand's Birdie 3X trolley, which is ostensibly the same trolley you see here but with added Follow technology, and now it was time for the slightly pared-back model to be put through its paces.

I'll cut straight to the chase. The Birdie 3 Remote retails at £799.99 here in the UK. That's the best part of £300 cheaper than the RRP of the 2026 version of the Motocaddy ME Remote, the cheapest model from the much more established powerhouse that is Motocaddy.

There are some even cheaper options than the Navee. The Alphard Club Booster V2 - which is a rear chassis addition to a push cart rather than being a full model - is only around £500, and a Ben Sayers remote trolley, around £699, is available too. I haven't tested this yet, but at a glance online, it doesn't fill me with excitement.

That leaves the Navee as the cheapest, purpose-built remote trolley available for purchase in the UK. It's great to see remote models slowly but surely become more accessible in terms of price point, but at what cost in terms of functionality and pleasure does this cut-price RRP afford us? Sadly, a little too much for my liking.

One of the most frustrating elements of the Navee starts on its very first use. Though the setup is pretty quick (bar the bizarre, instructionless umbrella holder and phone mount that comes with it), once you fire the Navee up, it beeps every time you press start or stop.

While not ear-piercingly loud, it's one of those noises that, once you hear it, you can't unhear it. Quite quickly, it becomes a very annoying presence during your round of golf. Though I tried, it can't be turned off, and makes you an immediate enemy of your playing partners, anyone within earshot and, eventually, yourself.

I had multiple occasions where I wanted to stop my trolley to let someone hit their shot, only for the beeping noise to interrupt their pre-shot routine over the ball. After the countless times you have to start and stop the trolley during a four-hour round of golf, you come off the course feeling like you've gone 12 rounds in the boxing ring with R2D2, rather than the sense that a relaxing round of golf has been enjoyed.

I get the sense this is a product developed by people who aren't regular golfers. Sure, the beeping has likely been implemented as a 'safety' feature to let the golfer know their command has been understood by the trolley. Makes sense on scooters, sure, but not here on the golf course.

Sadly, this set the testing procedure off to a poor start, but all was not lost for the Navee. Credit where credit is due, this is a very stable model once it's running on the course. I like the dual front wheels, which offer a much wider and more stable base than some of the single front wheel remote models on the market. Both of the front wheels are also on a 360° pivot, which makes for excellent and quick manoeuvrability, too.

Including a phone mount is a nice touch, doubled by the free one-year subscription to the premium version of the Hole 19 GPS app. Widely regarded as one of the best golf GPS apps you can get on your phone, this is a really neat added touch from Navee that effectively turns this into a full-featured remote GPS at half the cost of the major brands like PowaKaddy's RX12 GPS.

Unfortunately, the Birdie 3 doesn't come with a built-in gyroscope, meaning it can't track straight when traversing a side slope. That means gravity will have its merry way with the Navee unless you provide constant corrections as you walk up a fairway with any sort of sideways camber. It often means having to apply more input than you would on even the best push cart or best standard electric trolley.

In terms of overall weight, it's actually a little lighter than most of its competitors. It's still heavy, though, as all remote trolleys are. It folds relatively compactly, though it would be good to see a folding mechanism added to the rear stabiliser wheel and also be given the ability to invert the rear wheels to save even more space.

So, the million-dollar question: is the cut-price RRP worth it for the Navee? For me, no. What you gain in an extra bit of money in your back pocket, you lose in usability on the golf course.

Seeing as you spend the best part of four hours with this device while it carries your beloved and expensive golf clubs, the investment of an extra £200-£300 on a much more refined model like the Motocaddy ME over the 7-10 year lifecycle of a trolley will make a lot more financial sense in my opinion.

That being said, a three-year frame warranty with Navee (one more year than you get with PowaKaddy and Motocaddy), and a five-year battery warranty is an excellent offering again, considering the lower RRP. The company even has a UK-based service center based in Scotland.

That shows signs to me that this company is here to stay, which can only be a good thing for competition in what is still a relatively compact sub-category within electric trolleys. I've also been told a new generation is already in development, and hopefully, they'll have had time to read this feedback from my review before they start developing the next generation in earnest.

There's the base of something decent here from Navee, but it lacks the culture and time in the industry that its more established competitors have to iron out some of the creases that come with not having developed golf-specific products for a very long time.

No doubt that will come soon as feedback for the product comes in. If the brand can keep this incredibly appealing price tag on a slightly more refined product next time out, we'll be onto a winner.

Just one year on from the release of the first-ever ME Remote - Motocaddy's entry-level remote-controlled golf trolley - and we have an updated version to enjoy. Lots have changed on this new model, and it appears the few issues I had with the 2025 model have all been amended. So how did the latest ME perform out on the golf course?

With an RRP here in the UK of £1099 (though I know already you can buy it for £999), it makes the ME the joint cheapest remote trolley from the big brands. PowaKaddy's RX Remote is the same price, while there are options such as the Alphard Club Booster V2, but this isn't one of the standalone remote golf trolleys, rather an add-on to an existing push cart.

So what's changed on the new ME? Firstly, the wired battery has been replaced with Motocaddy's wireless Click 'n' Connect battery instead. This heralds the end of wires on batteries, at least that is on the Motocaddy range. I'm really pleased to see this implemented into what is the 'budget' option, and it gives a much more premium feel to this product.

The battery has a clever feature where it automatically disconnects when you fold up the chassis. This reveals the battery's charging port, meaning you can charge the battery while it's still housed in the chassis. If you have access to your charger near where you store your trolley, it's a great added feature that means, in theory, you never have to remove the battery from the trolley.

Being part of Motocaddy's 'M' series means the ME can be folded very compactly. On the last version, you had to manually remove the rear stabiliser wheel to fold it up completely. Another nice update for 2026 means you don't have to remove it completely when folding it away, and now you can just slide the wheel into the chassis in one click.

It would be nice to see this implemented into the whole folding system one day, but for now, it's a much better solution than the last version and another quality of life update that makes the ME so easy to live with day to day.

There's also a new remote design for 2026, a much sleeker and more premium offering than the previous. It's tactile and responsive, while a green light at the very top lets you know the remote is communicating with the trolley.

Not much has changed under the bonnet, meaning the responsiveness and control you have of the trolley when it is in remote mode is excellent. It stops on command and responds well to any minor adjustments you make to its mood. Unlike the Stewart Vertx Remote, you can switch between remote and handheld control by simply pressing the handle on the dial.

It does tend to drift on side slopes, meaning you have to keep an eye on it along side slopes. But at this price point, a high-end gyroscope to keep the trolley pointing in the perfect direction up a hill is hard to find.

For future models, and this goes for the whole Motocaddy range, I'd love to see some storage options built into the handle. I've been testing a lot of the best push carts over the last few weeks, too, most of which come with a net beneath the handle and a scorecard holder, which is always useful. There's likely a good reason Motocaddy hasn't done this yet - perhaps it gets in the way of the compact folding mechanism - but I'd like to see that added at some point.

What Motocaddy has done is take all of the small issues I had with the first ME, correct them, and still keep the new model at the same RRP. Quite simply, it's the best 'entry-level' remote electric trolley on the market in my opinion. Compact folding, easy to use, and with some neat features that make day-to-day use of the trolley as stress-free as possible, it's hard to find a fault with this trolley for the price point it has hit.

If your interest has been piqued by the increasing number of remote electric trolleys on golf courses across the world in 2026, the Motocaddy ME might just be the perfect starting point for many.

We all want something different from our electric trolley, hence why there are so many options on the market at varying prices offering increasingly innovative levels of features.

Having tested the Motocaddy M1 DHC, I believe it finds a sweetspot that will satisfy the majority of avid golfers. Despite it being one of the less expensive models in Motocaddy’s comprehensive 2026 range, it’s by no means a ‘budget’ option. This is because it includes a surprisingly long list of features that golfers will really appreciate.

Now I have to say I have got used to having the GPS distances on the screen of my M7 GPS trolley, one of the best electric trolleys money can buy, so to not have them on the M1 DHC took some getting used to. That said, as a golfer that predominantly uses one of the best golf rangefinders for distances, it wasn’t a big adjustment.

The biggest thing I noticed testing the M1 DHC on the hilly courses that are Centurion and Tandridge is the Downhill Control (DHC) feature. Often I find myself having to hold on to my trolley as I go down steep slopes, so to just walk as I would do normally without having to touch the M1 DHC as I traversed the terrain made a real difference to my experience. This is bolstered by the parking brake, which keeps it stationary on steep sidehill lies while you take your shot.

The now 2.8” LCD screen has received an upgrade for this year and you can really tell - it looks more techy and premium. There are two buttons either side of the main button that let you control the distance functions - drive (so you can see how far that drive you middled actually went), round and lifetime as well as a round timer.

I also enjoyed using the Adjustable Distance Control, sending the trolley off towards the next tee when you’ve approached the green from the opposite side makes a big difference to pace of play if you employ it for even a handful of rounds.

The sleek design, especially how the cable-free battery integrates with the chassis, gives it an even more modern look than previous iterations, making it a trolley you’d be proud to own. But it’s practical too - the folding process can be completed in two swift movements in seconds and it disassembles into a surprisingly compact footprint. This is enhanced by the clever ability to invert the wheels to save even more space - Motocaddy really has thought of everything!

Back to the lithium battery, there is now an auto-disconnect feature where the charging port pops up as you fold down the trolley, removing the need to disconnect it yourself and allows for charging in situ if that’s how you prefer to do it.

As you can probably tell if you’ve got this far, I don’t have many (any) complaints about my experience with the M1 DHC. Yes there are more feature-packed models in the range, and not having the full hole maps of the more premium models is a big loss, but it makes access to Motocaddy’s robust engineering and trolley-building knowhow easier for more golfers.

If you already use a GPS app or handheld GPS device, then it won’t be a big loss and at £849.99 RRP, there is a stack of value to be had.

It's an age-old question for golfers looking to invest in one of the best golf trolleys on the market: do you go for the best push cart or the best electric trolley? Well, for the indecisive amongst you, MGI may have just come up with the perfect solution.

The new E-Boost push cart, a first-of-its-kind design, offers the well-loved, easy-to-use experience of a push cart with the boost of an electric motor, as and when you need it. On paper, it sounds great, but I was excited to see how it functioned in practice out on the golf course.

Before I got it moving, it's worth noting this push cart isn't aimed at the person who wants something that folds down small and is lightweight. It's heavier than pretty much every push cart I've tested and doesn't fold very compactly either.

That's fine, though, this isn't the unique selling point of the E-Boost. If you're after compact and lightweight, the Big Max Blade IP 2 or the Bag Boy Slimfold are better bets for you.

It's easy to unfold the main chassis with just one click, but unfolding the front wheel is a separate function that highlights one of the main issues I have with the E-Boost.

Indeed, it is incredibly stiff to unlock from its folded-away position, nearly removing my index finger on more than one occasion, such is the speed it flings itself around when you unlock it. I tried some WD40 to loosen up the switch that unlocks it, but to no avail. Perhaps my sample was just particularly stiff, but I didn't enjoy having to wrestle with this part of the trolley very much.

Aside from this, it's a simple process, and once it's ready to go, you're presented with a smart-looking chassis and design with a nice amount of storage in the handle, which includes a large net underneath to hold any miscellaneous items, an in-built cup holder, scorecard holder and two golf ball holders.

The small lithium battery clips simply to the lower rear of the chassis, and a simple green light blinks on the handle to let you know you're ready to go.

On course, I really enjoyed using the E-Boost. I wasn't sure how much I'd use the push function, knowing that I had electric power ready to go at the click of a button, but I was surprised by how evenly I used both the push and electric functions.

The trolley freewheels as any normal push cart does, but the button located on the handle gives you access to a little boost of energy with a handful of speed settings to help tackle slopes or to just allow you to let it motor forward without pushing.

One of my biggest bug bears with even the best electric trolleys is the ever-so-slight delay you get when trying to get on with walking. As traditional electric trolleys don't freewheel, you can't push them to get going while waiting for the motor to catch up. With the E-Boost, however, you can get going immediately with a push off the line, and then press the button to have the extra boost of speed and assistance.

It's a really clever system that I think avid push cart users who are looking to move into anything more electrified will particularly enjoy. As great as push carts are, you can still feel pretty tired having to push them and a full bag of clubs, especially on hilly courses. The extra power provided by the E-Boost does a great job at removing that push cart fatigue without having to go all the way to a full electric model.

Word of warning: the battery will only do around 14-holes if you use electric power solely for all 18 holes. This is a little frustrating, and an extended battery life is one of the refinements I'd love to see on any future models.

Having used this for two full rounds now, I haven't run into any problems with losing power, and I must have be using my own push power more than I thought.

Of course, if the battery runs out, it's not a problem at all. Unlike if this were a standard electric model, you've got a perfectly normal push cart at your fingertips if the battery conks out. I just think a little more range would be nice to have. There's also no battery indicator on the handle, leaving you with a frustrating lack of knowledge about how much battery power you have left.

Price-wise, at $899AUD (around £450 or $599 USD), it's pretty perfectly positioned. Cheaper than even the best entry-level electric model - the Motocaddy SE at £499 - while not astronomically outdoing the RRP of the highest-end push carts like the Big Max Blade IP 2 at $400.

I was wondering before I set out onto the golf course: who is this trolley for? Why wouldn't you just make a decision one way or the other between push and electric? The E-Boost is an option that means you don't have to make a decision either way. To my eye, you've really got the best of both worlds here.

Barring a couple of refinements to the folding mechanism and perhaps a few tech additions to the handle, like a speed gauge or battery level indicator, I think this is a really well-priced, well-designed, and fun to use trolley.

My walking season doesn’t begin for another couple of months or so. It’s hot here in southeast Texas until late October or so. Carrying my bag this time of year, or even using a manual push cart, is pretty much out of the question as temperatures are still approaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and the humidity levels hover well above 80 percent.

The only time I walk this time of year is when it’s cart-path only. But most of the time, when that’s the case, I’ll just wait for a better day. The only exception would be if I had someone or something to carry my bag.

The answer to the latter is an electric push cart. And if it's remote-controlled, all the better. That way, I’m not carrying or pushing a cart manually. All I have to do is walk and swing – and control the electric trolley.

Fortunately, a recent assignment to review the new Navee Birdie 3X Electric Push Cart provided that help for me during some recent rounds. You save a lot of energy using a powered trolley, and even more if it’s easy to operate. In the case of the Navee Birdie 3X, it’s pretty simple to operate, although there was a learning curve.

Navee, a Chinese company known for its scooters, is now applying its expertise to an area that its executives see as an opportunity, especially in the robust North American golf market. At one of the courses where I used the Birdie 3X, a couple of golfers stopped me near the clubhouse to inquire about it, so I gave them a demonstration. They were impressed.

While most public golfers in the deep South usually ride because of the heat, I do think there’s more and more interest in these electric caddies, as I’ve been noticing more of them lately at courses that are indeed walkable (many public courses have too much distance between greens and tees).

One of the big selling points on the Birdie 3X is that there’s a “follow-me” mode. In other words, you can set it to follow behind you on the golf course. Just walk and go, much like we've seen on the Stewart Golf Q Follow. That certainly worked, but it wasn’t my favorite way to use the Birdie 3X, which I will get back to later.

Three Different Ways to Use the Birdie 3X

This Navee electric cart can be operated in three modes: power assist, using the remote control to steer it, and using the remote control to have it follow you. A large display screen to indicate speed and mode, as well as battery strength for both the cart and the remote, is located on the handlebars. (The remote is also rechargeable.)

During my first round of use, I must admit, I used it a lot in power assist, which is very similar to another electric push cart I've tried in the past, the MGI Zip X1, which I loved for its simplicity and value (The MGI, with no remote capability, retails for around $700). With the Birdie 3X, you simply squeeze the buttons on the handle as you walk behind it, and it provides power. You can adjust the speed (0-9 km/hour) to your preference as it does the work.

If that’s all it did, it would be fine, but you’re not going to spend $1,700 or so unless it has remote control capability. In this case, my favorite way to use the cart was in constant speed remote mode. Once I got the hang of it, I found it really easy to navigate, simply using the arrows on the remote to steer and change speeds. It travels out in front of you, which I kind of prefer. I like being able to see what it's doing.

I gained so much confidence using it this way that I navigated the parking lot with it, steered it around other golfers in front of the clubhouse, and parked it right by the door with ease as I went in to take care of my green fee. After a few holes, I had no trouble navigating bridges or around the greens in this mode. While power assist is good, this is much better.

Cautious in Follow-Me Mode

Don’t get me wrong, putting this cart in follow-me mode is a great concept. If I felt I could totally trust it, this would probably be the best way to use it, but when you’re crossing a bridge or going around a bunker, you have to make sure it’s following your path exactly. It won’t always do that. If you always walked in a straight line, it probably wouldn’t be a problem, but that’s not how we play golf.

So when I played with it in that mode, I found myself constantly turning around to see where it was, making sure it didn’t try to cut across a creek before it reached the bridge. Even if it follows you perfectly, you’re still going to want to look back and make sure it’s still with you. So if I had something tricky to navigate, I used it in one of the other modes.

One of the ways the instructions said to use it in follow mode was to clip it to your belt, but I found that a bit inconvenient in terms of turning the mode on and off. It is important that there's nothing impeding the bluetooth signal to the cart, so you can’t really put it in your pocket. Holding it in my right or left hand when I walked ensured the best performance, plus I could easily and quickly stop it that way, but that’s not quite hands-free. Still, it was a pretty good way to use it, and I would switch back and forth on the course depending on the hole. Par 5s were good opportunities to have the cart follow me.

A Few Details About the Birdie 3X

The Birdie 3X has five wheels - two 11-inch wheels in the back, two smaller front wheels, and a fifth wheel for stabilization – and a rechargeable 22-volt, 240-watt Lithium-ion battery, good for 36 or more holes on a single charge. It is easy to navigate and handles different terrain with ease. I wouldn’t let it go down and up a severe hill by itself, however. In those instances, I used it in power-assist mode to make sure I had full control of it. But in most situations, I found it to be quite stable.

At just under 38 pounds (which is slightly below average weight for electric trolleys), it takes a little effort to put it in your car. It’s easier if you have a decent-sized SUV or a pickup truck. I have a sedan, so I was folding down the back seat as it was difficult to put the cart and my golf bag in the trunk at the same time.

But once you get it out to the golf course and set it up, it’s worth the trouble. As for set-up and storage, the Birdie 3X folds up (50 x 22 x 15 inches) and expands very quickly. There’s one release button that’s easy to pull to get it to unfold. The upper and lower bag supports work well, too, especially with a cart bag. I used a Sunday Golf Big Rig, largely because it has a generous cooler pocket for drinks.

It also comes standard with a mesh storage pocket under the handle, an umbrella holder, and a cup holder. There’s also a C-type charging port for a mobile phone near the display screen. And there’s a Smart Navee App, which can be used for setup as well as another remote using your smartphone.

The MGI AI 500 GPS All Terrain Electric Trolley arrives in an incredibly crowded electric trolley market, but looks to be a more than serious contender. It aims to provide golfers with a premium experience that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the established giants of the electric trolley market. Having spent several rounds out on the golf course with the latest offering from MGI, it's clear we've got another trolley brand ready to compete with the likes of Motocaddy, Stewart Golf and PowaKaddy

Though I've used an MGI trolley before when I reviewed its remote-controlled Zip Navigator, first impressions with a relatively unknown brand in the UK are crucial, and the Ai 500 screamed quality right out of the box. It feels every bit as solid and well-engineered as its direct competitors from Motocaddy's S5 GPS and PowaKaddy's CT12 GPS. The chassis is sturdy, the folding mechanism feels precise, and the all-terrain wheels look and perform the part, instilling confidence that this trolley can handle any course condition you throw at it.

Where the MGI AI 500 truly shines, and what was the standout feature for me, is its integrated GPS screen. The first thing of note is the portrait orientation of the 4-inch touch screen, which provides a much more natural and expansive view of the hole layout and distances compared to the more common landscape screens found elsewhere. We've seen PowaKaddy move all of its in-built GPS systems into a portrait orientation this year, too, and it does make the landscape GPS screens on some Motocaddy trolleys all of a sudden feel rather dated.

The graphics are incredibly bright and crisp, making it effortlessly readable even in direct sunlight, which is a huge bonus on those glaring summer days. Furthermore, the touchscreen responsiveness is lightning-fast; commands are registered instantly, making navigation and interaction with the GPS features a seamless and frustration-free experience.

The GPS is a solid performer. The graphics aren't massively detailed, but they don't need to be as the GPS does a great job of showing a clear layout of the whole hole ahead with yardages to the front, middle and back of the green as well as to the fronts of hazards. One neat feature I haven't seen on any other built-in GPS devices is a hole flyover, which automatically greets you as you move onto the next tee box.

The folding system is rapid, with the press of one button allowing the trolley to fold up or down with ease. It's fairly compact when folded up too, with the front wheel folding under the chassis and the ability to invert rear wheels, saving an extra bit of space when stowing it away. For some reason, the Ai 500 has an integrated anti-tip rear wheel, more often seen on the best remote electric trolleys. It's the first time I've used one on a standard electric trolley, and it's a useful addition that stops you from having to support the trolley from tipping when going up a particularly steep incline.

However, no product is without its minor imperfections, and my one criticism of the MGI Ai 500 lies with the control dial on the handle. While functional, it's embedded a little too low into the handle itself, making it slightly less accessible and intuitive to operate on the fly. It also lacks the satisfying tactile feedback that you find on the control dials of some competitor trolleys, which often provide a more reassuring click or resistance. It's a small point, but in a product that otherwise feels so polished, it stands out.

In conclusion, the MGI AI 500 GPS All Terrain is a highly impressive piece of kit. Though comes in at a very similar price point to its more established rivals, it more than matches them for quality, and those looking for a reliable trolley with one of the best GPS touchscreens on the market will be well served by MGI's latest offering.

The best remote electric golf trolleys are some of the most popular new products to have hit the golf market in the last few years. That being said, they're an expensive investment. Luckily, now that this technology has been in the world for a while, some companies are starting to offer stripped-down versions of remote models that offer a 'back to basics' model in this new category. The Motocaddy ME is a perfect example of this. Coming in under £1000, it aims to introduce the benefits and joys of using remote electric trolleys to more golfers than ever before.

Being part of Motocaddy's 'M' series, the ME is remarkably compact. The front wheels fold under the chassis, and the rear wheels can be inverted to save even more space when trying to get it into the back of a car. There's a really useful built-in stand too, which allows the ME to stand up on its own, making storage at home all the more convenient. Though compact folding, it does still have the manual anti-tip rear wheel, which annoyingly has to be taken out completely to allow the ME to fold down. It only adds a few seconds to the process, but when the new M7 GPS Remote has a better folding system, it does make the ME stand out a little more.

The remote functionality is as good as on any more expensive remote trolley I've tried. That includes the top-of-the-range M7 Remote GPS, on which the ME is built on the same remote platform. The remote is incredibly responsive to demands, and the emergency stop button brings the trolley to a full stop on a dime - ideal if you accidentally fall off the beaten track. You can easily switch between remote and handheld mode, too, thanks to the dial on the somewhat rudimentary handle.

The 360° twin front wheels make for exceptional manoeuvrability, allowing for tight turns and quick speeds. Unfortunately, it doesn't come with the same Automatic Downhill Control as some more expensive trolleys, but it does come with USB charging in the handle, which is a nice added benefit.

Unlike models higher up the Motocaddy range, the ME is still stuck with a wired battery. This isn't a major issue, though it does visually date the trolley slightly, if you care about that sort of thing. That being said, as standard, the ME comes with Motocaddy's Ultra lithium battery, meaning it should do more than 18 holes on one charge. Motocaddy haven't quoted an exact number of holes it can cover, but I've been able to use it for 27 holes on one charge. Of course, if you play somewhere with steeper gradients or are constantly going left and right looking for your golf ball, you'll use the battery charge quicker. This is an impressive addition at this trolley's price point, especially when considering that larger batteries often come with an upcharge.

Though it's a 'cheaper' product, it is still a Motocaddy product, meaning the build quality and reliability are that of one of the market leaders in making electric trolleys. Overall, this is an impressive product at a great price point considering the rest of the market. If you're happy with focusing solely on the remote functionality and don't need any extras like GPS, the Motocaddy ME is an excellent option.

It has taken Motocaddy eight years to replace its incredibly successful Cube push trolley. This kind of product lifecycle is a huge rarity in this industry and is a testament to the quality of the original. Indeed, I bet most of you reading have either used or played with someone using a Motocaddy Cube. I would even argue that its success has made the work 'Cube' a generic phrase referencing many of the best push carts, with many rivals offering interpretations of the Cube after its initial release. So, 2025 brings the sequel - the QB2. Can it be the Godfather II of the push cart world (an excellent sequel), or will it turn out to be more of a Jaws II (a not-so-great sequel).

The noticeable difference is that the QB2 is smaller than the Cube, 20% smaller in its folded state, to be exact. It utilises a very straightforward 2-step folded system similar to that of the Cube, and once you get used to it, it takes a matter of seconds to fold up or down.

The other noticeable difference is the size of the wheels. Motocaddy hasn’t quoted the exact size difference from old to new, but these new wheels are visibly larger and make for an even more frictionless push. When I first tested the QB2, I put it up against a PowaKaddy Micra that was being used in my fourball, and everyone who pushed both carts could feel a tangible difference in how easier the QB2 was to push. The wheels are on the skinnier side, making the trolley rock a bit on rougher terrain, but this is all worth it for the lowered friction it offers.

Though I prefer a brake situated around the handle area like on the BagBoy Slimfold, the footbrake on the QB2 is large and ergonomic enough to easily stamp on and off with your foot when required. Speaking of the handle, I really appreciated the scope of adjustability on offer to position it at the perfect height. It makes the trolley feel the perfect size, no matter what height you are, and makes for a comfortable walking experience.

The top bag handle also has a bit of wiggle room to adjust for most sizes of bags. It’s not quite as much as on the Sun Mountain Ridgeline 3, but it's enough to cope with large Tour bags or smaller stand bags fitting on there flush. If you have a Motocaddy bag, the QB2 also comes with the EasiLok system that allows corresponding bags to click into the bottom support without the need for a bungee strap.

Lastly, there are plenty of clever storage features in the handle area for your convenience. A scorecard holder, integrated accessories compartment, as well as a neat netting area beneath the handle offer plenty of room. I used the net area to hold my rangefinder while I was playing, leaving it a convenient area for regular use.

Overall, there is an air of the Godfather II about the Motocaddy QB2. The designers have taken what was a brilliant product and refined it ever so slightly to modernise the look and add some new quality of life features that make the QB2 a joy to use.

Whether it is right for you comes down mostly to the type of space you need to fit this into, either in your car or at home. Though the cube is the most common state a push cart will fold down into, the likes of the Big Max Blade IP 2 and BagBoy Slimfold have entered the market with different folding solutions, with the former folding incredibly flat and the latter folding away in a longer, skinnier way. If the cube is your preferred push cart shape, then I can't see any reason to stray away from the brand that made it famous in the first place.

I always look forward to reviewing Big Max products because they put a lot of thought into what golfers need and what offers next level performance, so it is no surprise to me they are the market leaders in Europe for push carts, golf bags and accessories.

What a treat it has been to test the brand-new Blade IP 2. Working in a golf shop means I am fairly familiar with the mechanisms of folding push trolleys and so in my haste to unbox I didn’t spend long looking at the instructions and it turned out I really didn’t even need to, that is how intuitively the trolley can be erected and folded flat with only one clip that needed to be secured. There is another clip for the handle that allows you to alter its height which is good for the golfer on the taller or shorter side.

The handle is made of a soft durable foam making it very comfortable to hold and maneuver. I have played five rounds of golf using the Blade IP 2, so can now say with confidence it is hands down the best push trolley I have ever used, and I have used a lot of varying brands over the years. It handles like a dream, even when I packed out my bag with drinks, snacks and clothing for every eventuality. I typically though keep my clubs in my lightweight bag, and this is where I felt the Blade IP 2 shines, my stand bag sat on it beautifully, without even needing to secure the legs.

To push around with either of my bags it felt effortless and the brake levers on either wheel, which double up as a stand when the trolley is folded, made it even more convenient to securely park up. To look at, the wheelbase might appear on the narrow side but at no point on the course did I have to work to keep it stable, the balance of the trolley feels very steady, which is likely thanks to the aero-space grade aluminum it is constructed of.

Like my children do with their dinner, I’ve saved my favorite part until last…the new XL organizer panel. I’m a backpack person, wherever or whatever I’m up to I will likely have a backpack on and that is what this organizer felt like, having a backpack worth of space right to hand. By the end of the second hole my bag of tees where in there, along with my phone and rangefinder, it’s so simple and yet so brilliantly handy. So, if you are a fan of keeping your pockets free or find yourself in trousers or skirts that don’t have pockets, this is ideal.

The elephant in the room with this trolley is the price, it is on the pricier side but…for the number of hours and use you will get from your golf trolley the price is justified for the experience you get. Simply put the Blade IP 2 is a great investment in your leisure time and your golf.

Stewart Golf has been mastering the art of designing and engineering remote golf trolleys for over 20 years. In that time, we've been introduced to the groundbreaking follow technology of the Q Follow and the more recent remote updates in the Vertx Remote. In the new V10 Remote, the brand has opted to head back into its rich history for its design cues. Ultimately, this trolley has been launched to give golfers a more entry-level route into the rapidly growing remote electric trolley market. Using a chassis design inspired by the old X Series that is built around the very latest technology that powers the excellent Vertx Remote, Stewart has added another strong remote trolley to its arsenal.

The first thing you are likely to have noticed is just how big (and white) the version I am testing is. The V10 does have a very sizeable footprint compared to some other remote and non-remote trolleys. I'll come on to why that is broadly a good thing a little later, but I will say it makes living with the trolley a little more complex than the Vertx or Q Follow.

Though more lightweight than the aforementioned trolleys, there is no clear grab handle to take the trolley in and out of your car boot, and the sheer footprint of the chassis makes it fiddly to fit even into larger car boots. This trolley is not for the golfer who is limited on space. The handle area folds in two positions down into the heart of the chassis, but this mechanism for folding is a little more fiddly than many other trolleys. A compact folding chassis was never the MO when Stewart designed this trolley, however, so I don't want to be too critical of the large footprint. Consider this a public service announcement for those after a new electric trolley, but are perhaps short on space at home or in the car.

Once you're set up and ready to head onto the golf course, the V10 comes into its own. You can tell Stewart has been diligently engineering remote-controlled golf trolleys for as long as they have, as the remote experience is faultless.

That wide base and low centre of gravity that makes the V10 a little awkward to take in and out of the car makes it one of the most stable remote trolleys I've tested. I could send it across bumpy, slopy and undulating terrain with all my confidence, and it tackles awkward ground conditions with the ease that allows you to enjoy walking the golf course even more.

It should've been no surprise to me that the V10 was so easy to control, as it uses the same operating system as the Vertx Remote. The Cortex microchip assesses the environment around it 1000 times per second to react to the ground around it.

Coupled with the brand's Active Terrain Control - which keeps the trolley maintaining the speed and direction intended regardless of gradient - and the V10 absolutely matches the Vertx Remote for usability. Though I was really impressed with how well the Alphard Cybercart worked with its remote, Stewart is still the leader when it comes to remote-controlled technology, and the V10 is proof of that.

Having tested so many remote electric trolleys, I know that the best ones are those where you need to put as little input as possible to use them comfortably. The V10 passes this test with flying colours. It's so simple, even the biggest luddite you know would be able to pick it up and feel comfortable controlling it within a couple of holes at most.

Unlike many of the best remote trolleys, the V10 doesn't have an anti-tip rear wheel, but rather just an area of the chassis that stops it from tipping over on a steep uphill gradient. While this does a good job at stopping the trolley from capsizing, it's a little unusual not to have a wheel in this position, but it broadly works.

The battery sits under the chassis, under a hood that you take on and off. The battery tech itself is a little dated, but the 36-hole battery life and the fact you don't see it when you're using the trolley means I'm not to worried it's a little byzantine compared to the modern lithium batteries we've become used to on the likes of the Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote and PowaKaddy RX12 GPS.

What this battery does is keep the price of this trolley very much on the lower end in this part of the market. Only the new Motocaddy ME remote can boast an RRP below £1000, making the £1099 for the V10 very competitive. It sits nicely in the rest of the Stewart family, with the price inching up with each model - the Vertx at £1249 and the Q Follow at £1900 fill out the rest of the range. Alongside the Alphard Cybercart at £1249, the Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote at £1449 and PowaKaddy RX12 GPS at £1549, you can get a better feel for where the V10 sits.

Though I think the V10 is a niche product for a niche golfer, it is no doubt one of the best remote trolley experiences money can buy. Thanks to the tech under the hood, the V10 is a joy to use, while its unique and bold looks will suit the right golfer who doesn't have an issue with space.

The heaviest man-made object ever measured was the RSS at Kennedy Space Center, used to support and service rockets during launch preparation. It weighs just shy of 5 million pounds. After testing the new Alphard Cybercart, I was worried this record may no longer be in tact. I am, of course, being facetious, however the sheer weight of Alphard's newest remote electric trolley has to be addressed early on as it dominated my first experience with the trolley and immediately put our relationship on the back foot.

All in all, it comes in at 18kg, which best part of 4kg heavier than the Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote, PowaKaddy RX12 GPS and Stewart Vertx Remote. When you're already dealing with 14kg trolleys here, adding 4kg to the overall weight makes it, you would think, a tough sell.

The best remote electric trolleys are naturally heavier than push carts and standard electric trolleys due to the many motors and other technology they need to house. I tested the Alphard Club Booster V2 a couple of years ago (a unique device that can turn a push cart into a remote electric trolley), and it was also a heavy design that was frustratingly complicated to set up out of the box.

The total of 22 kgs for the entire box when the Alphard Cybercart arrived was nearly impossible to manoeuvre through to my apartment on my own. Assembling the trolley out of the box was again a complex procedure, with the wheels needing to be attached manually and the sheer height of the unfolded trolley taking up so much space.

When finally assembled, it strikes quite a large footprint in terms of both height and width. At 5ft 11 inches (me, not the trolley), I felt as though the Cybercart was squaring up to me, such was the height of my bag on the trolley. The handle height can be adjusted, but the trolley is very tall compared to the competition. This does give the trolley an advantage when it comes to its center of gravity (more on that later), but the appearance certainly takes some getting used to.

The folding mechanism is a well-thought-out, one-step system that I quickly became attuned to. It takes barely any time to fold and unfold the trolley, that is, once you’ve mustered enough strength to lift it in and out of your car.

I'll be honest with you - before I took the Cybercart out onto the course, I wanted to dislike it. I always go into my reviews with an open mind, but the 22kg box it arrived in, the less-than-subtle looks, and the general inconvenience it brought to my existence made me resent it before I even got to the golf course. As I wheeled it out in front of my playing partners, there was some laughing and pointing as I parked myself on the first tee.

However, when I took it for its first spin at The Caversham golf course in Berkshire, I couldn’t help but significantly enjoy my experience with it. The remote functionality is second only to the work that Stewart Golf has done on its Vertx and V10 remote trolleys. The Cybercart was incredibly responsive to my demands via the remote control, stopping, starting and turning as soon as I asked it to. Admittedly, the remote is a little larger than those found on the Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote and PowaKaddy RX12 GPS, but the buttons are tactile and responsive enough to allow you to quickly get used to how the trolley reacts to your input.

I was most impressed with how the Cybercart handled itself on rough and sloping terrain. Such is the height and width of the chassis, it has a ground-hugging center of gravity that allows it to remain stable and run true over the bumpiest of terrain. When traversing a side slope, the gyroscope built into the system keeps the trolley going in the exact line you want it to across any gradient of hill without any additional input or corrections required.

This is one of the Cybercart’s best features; once you have it travelling in the direction you want it, there is barely any input you need to put into the remote allowing you to focus on enjoying the walk. The same can’t be said for either of the PowaKaddy RX12 GPS or Motocaddy M7 GPS, both of which still require some input to keep in a straight line when going across a hill.

The Cybercart also has tremendous acceleration when you take it up to its top speed, allowing it to barrel down fairways to your golf ball with the confidence of an F1 car heading into the first corner at Silverstone.

Though I think the rear anti-tip wheels could have been executed with some more subtlety, there are some nice design touches dotted over the trolley. The handle area has plenty of storage options, and a net underneath gives you even more storage space if required. The elasticated bungee straps that hold the bag in place are well-made too and can be easily adjusted to securely fasten a big or small bag into the trolley. That it comes with a cup holder, umbrella holder, scorecard holder and sand bottle holder as standard is a very nice addition too, adding even more value for money.

Once my first round with the Cybercart was over, I was amazed at how much I enjoyed it. The trolley had a real battle on its hands winning me over after my initial experiences with it, and it won. Not only that, but it won me over significantly. Back in the bar, I was raving to everyone about just how impressive it was, despite everyone sniggering at how unorthadox it looked. I’ll admit the looks are still yet to win me over, but the actual usability of the Cybercart cannot be brought into question, and I really enjoyed using it over a handful of rounds afterwards.

I feel I may have been a bit harsh on the Cybercart. ‘Never judge a book by its cover’, they always say, but I still feel the overall looks and ‘vibe’ of the Cybercart leave a lot to be desired. What I’d say we’ve got here with the Alphard Cybercart is some of the best remote technology available right now, housed in a design that could have been made more visually appealing.

I think with some design flair and the ironing out of a few of its quirks, Alphard has the potential to become a real leader in the remote electric trolley space. At this price ($1,379/£1,249 RRP), the Cybercart is a more than worthy alternative to the Motocaddys, PowaKaddys and Stewart Golfs of the world.

It was two years ago when I first tested the Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote trolley. Though I thought it was one of the best remote electric trolleys on the market, there were a few design tweaks I thought the brand could’ve made to make it an even more enjoyable experience. With the demand for remotre electric golf trolleys only going in one direction, Motocaddy has given its flagship remote trolley a series of upgrades to keep it at the very top of what is becoming a more crowded space. With PowaKaddy upgrading its GPS screens and the likes of Alphard and MGI making more budget-friendly remote golf trolleys, where does the new M7 GPS Remote sit amongst the class of 2025?

The most noticeable upgrade is the new cable-free battery housed in the middle of the chassis. One of my biggest criticisms of the 2023 model was that it still incorporated a battery with a cable, which felt very outdated even in 2023. It’s great to see that Motocaddy has addressed this issue, as it enhances the day-to-day user experience with the trolley significantly, in my opinion. The new battery autodisconnects when you fold the trolley down, revealing its charging port in the process. It means, in theory, you never have to remove the battery from the chassis. It’s the same technology I’ve tested in the 2025 Motocaddy S1, and it’s a superb design feature I think every golfer with appreciate while also standing out clearly versus the rest of the battery technology used on competitor models.

Speaking of folding, there has also been a slight tweak to the already excellent folding mechanism. It is ostensibly the same as the last version, with a two-step system that collapses the trolley to a surprisingly compact shape, but with an improvement to the anti-tip rear wheel. Previously, you had to take the whole rear wheel out and place it in the chassis when folded, whereas now you can easily retract it into the chassis itself. This is a much better way of integrating the anti-tip wheel, and one that saves a significant amount of time in the folding process. Despite the trolley's size and weight, it folds nicely and compactly, allowing it to fit in tighter spaces than you might imagine. That the rear wheels invert is another nice touch that saves a little more room when you're not using the trolley.

While there hasn't been an upgrade to the GPS software itself, Motocaddy has now removed the need to use a subscription service to access the full hole maps on the GPS. I always felt this was an unnecessary addition to those who had already paid the best part of £1500 for a trolley, so I’m glad to see it’s gone. It means that out of the box, you get the full power of the Motocaddy GPS, which gives you full hole mapping, yardages to the green and hazards, as well as the ability to track score as well as stats like fairways and greens hit.

I’ve always enjoyed using Motocaddy’s GPS. It’s accurate, the screen responds quickly to commands, and the detail on the full hole mapping is incredibly useful to help you plot your way up the hole. That being said, it's now hard to ignore the quality of the portrait GPS screen on the new PowaKaddy RX12 GPS. The 5-inch portrait touchscreen on the PowaKaddy has really put the cat amongst the pigeons when it comes to built-in GPS in trolleys, and it has left the Motocaddy screen feeling a little behind the times. That’s not to say the Motocaddy is a bad GPS, it’s just that the PowaKaddy has taken that technology up another notch in my opinion.

That being said, I much preferred the actual remote experience of the Motocaddy to the PowaKaddy. The PowaKaddy required quite a bit of correcting when it was on a side slope, but the Motocaddy was much more proficient on touch terrain and required much less input on the remote to keep it going where I wanted. I like how compact the Motocaddy remote is, too, and the trolley is incredibly responsive to commands, making it easy to use for remote trolley experts and novices alike. The Stewart Vertx Remote still beats both out from an out-and-out remote experience, but Motocaddy's is a close second place.

Other features include a USB charging port under the handle, new ergonomic handle grips and new tire tread. It's also worth noting that, unlike some remote trolleys like the Stewart Vertx or Alphard Cybercart, the M7 GPS can be used in either remote or manual mode via the dial on the handle. The trolley can be easily switched between both modes, with the press of either a button on the remote or the dial on the handle, seamlessly switching the trolley between modes.

Ultimately, the £1449 price tag might look like a lot, but this is the going rate for remote electric trolleys with GPS embedded. Being a Motocaddy product, every one of your £1449 feels well spent, and the quality of materials and overall build quality shines as brightly as ever. For those who don't feel they need the additional GPS, the M7 Remote without GPS comes in at £1249.

The 2025 update to the M7 GPS Remote has done a superb job of ironing out any small issues I had with the 2023 version and making for a complete remote trolley experience with one of the best embedded GPS systems on the market. While PowaKaddy's switch to portrait screens will no doubt keep Motocaddy engineers on their toes, the latest M7 GPS is Motocaddy's finest GPS remotre trolley to date.

PowaKaddy was a little late to the remote electric trolley market when it launched the RX1 and RX1 GPS in 2024. Competitors like Motocaddy and Stewart Golf had remote-controlled trolleys in production for several years before, but the RX1 put itself straight in line with them, such was its quality. PowaKaddy has given its RX series a complete revamp in 2025, and the RX12 GPS leads the line. Both the GPS screen and remote functionality have been given an overhaul, so how did it perform out on the course?

The first thing I noticed before even revving it up was the new screen in the handle. Much like the CT12 GPS I also recently tested, the trolley benefits from PowaKaddy's new 5-inch portrait touchscreen. As I said in my CT12 GPS review, I simply love the new orientation and size of the touchscreen. It just makes so much sense to have it in a portrait orientation as it allows you to see so much more of the full hole mapping on the GPS in so much more detail. That it's 5 inches is another benefit, and the 720p HD display offers crystal clear maps that are a joy to use. It's a powerful machine too, rocking a 1.1GHz processor that means the responsiveness to commands is akin to that of a premium smartphone.

The GPS is ostensibly the same as previous PowaKaddy GPSs, just in portrait. It gives yardages to the front, middle and back of greens, yardages to hazards, the ability to drag and drop the pin, a scorecard, performance tracking (fairways hit, greens hit, putts per hole) and a shot measurer. The device also automatically follows you up the hole, giving you the exact focus area you require depending on if you're hitting a tee shot, approach shot or chip.

Full hole mapping is incredibly useful at courses you haven't played before, and you can simply touch any part of the hole layout to find out how far away it is - especially useful for finding yardages to the corners of doglegs or carries of fairway bunkers. The yardages were accurate to within a yard or two of the laser rangefinder I was using to corroborate yardages, which is about right for any GPS.

The RX12 has been given an all-new remote, which I was very glad to see. The old remote was quite bulky and inconvenient compared to the competition, and the new one is much slimmer with far more ergonomic buttons than the previous version. You can switch between remote and handheld use easily, too, thanks to the controls on the handle, ideal if you want to have that added element of control over bridges or on tight pathways.

The actual remote functionality of the RX12 is solid if unspectacular versus the likes of the Motocaddy M7 GPS and Stewart Golf Vertx Remote. The Vertx is still the class leader for me when it comes to how in control you feel of the trolley on the course, and this model also requires the least attention as you walk the fairways. I found myself having to add input to the RX12 to keep it going in a straight line quite often, especially if the terrain wasn't perfectly flat. The 360° wheels on the front always try to keep it going in a straight line, which often meant it veered off in the direction of a hill rather than pointing in the direction I wanted it to go.

Something like the Stewart Vertx, which has two fixed wheels on the front and a much wider base, needs far less input to keep it going on the right line and pace you want it to, and this makes a much more stress-free experience controlling the remote when compared to the RX12. The best remote trolleys, in my opinion, are the ones you can forget about while you're walking the course. Unfortunately, I felt I had to give the RX12 that little bit more attention than I wanted to out on the course, and thus, it isn't as good at being a remote trolley as others.

The RX12 folds 20% more compactly than the previous version in an impressive one-step system. As with any trolley, practice makes perfect, but this is a very simple trolley to fold away. I like how the rear anti-tip wheel is integrated into the folding method, too. Like every remote trolley, it's heavy, and the fact the front wheel doesn't fold under does mean it has quite a large footprint. The best compact electric trolleys will be better suited to those who are short on space in cars or at home. I love the way PowaKaddy designs its trolleys. The wheels on the RX12 look like the diamond-cut alloys you see on sports cars, while the stealthy matte black finish is complimented by some piano black glossy piano-black panels, which make it the best-looking remote trolley on the market, in my opinion.

I can sum up the RX12 in a few ways. The screen is now the best on any remote-controlled golf trolley on the market, bar none. The looks are the best, too. However, the actual remote functionality still isn't quite as good as its competitors. If you don't want the remote functionality but like the look of the new screen, the CT12 GPS could be the one for you. If you still want the combination of remote and GPS, the RX12 is an excellent trolley, but just don't expect the kind of responsive remote power you get from something developed by Stewart Golf.

Amazingly, this is the 10th generation of the Motocaddy S1 trolley. One of the best electric trolleys of the last decade, it's the brand's all-time best seller and was even the inspiration behind Motocaddy's now well-recognizable logo. With the introduction of the Motocaddy SE and the PowaKaddy FX1 last year, the S1 isn't quite the pure 'entry-level' model it once was, and it now sits about £150 higher than these out-and-out entry-level examples. So what has changed since the 2022 S1 trolley, and should you opt for the new S1 over an entry-level electric trolley?

To answer my first question, not a lot. However, that's not a bad thing. I gave the last version a full five stars in 2022, so I'm glad to see Motocaddy hasn't messed with the formula that has made the S1 such a success. The philosophy behind the S1 is ease of use, and that starts from the folding process. The super simple one-step folding system can be performed in the time it takes to say 'one-step' out loud. It's as simple as pressing one button and pulling the chassis up - and vice versa to fold it down. With the battery already housed in the chassis (more on that shortly), the S1 is ready to go before you know it. The chassis design is unrecognisable from the 2022 version, as is the battery design, though a new handle design and tire tread have been introduced this year.

We've established that not a lot has changed, so why would you go for this over something like the Motocaddy SE? Well, firstly, it has to be the battery. Like the 2022 version, the 2025 S1 uses Motocaddy's system, whereby the battery automatically disconnects when the trolley is folded down. Not only that, but it also exposes the charging point from the battery, allowing you to charge it while it is still housed in the trolley chassis. If you have access to a plug socket nearby where you store your trolley at home, it means, in theory, you never have to remove the battery from the chassis. You'll never forget to pack your trolley battery again! I love this feature for this reason and the fact that it means you can never accidentally leave the trolley and battery on when it's folded up, as it always automatically disconnects.

It's similar to the entry-level examples I gave above in the sense that it's not compact when folded away. That being said, it's not designed to be. The front wheel doesn't fold under the chassis, and it can't stand up on its own, so if you're looking for something more compact, something like the Motocaddy M3 or PowaKaddy CT6 might suit you better.

Another difference versus the entry-level options is the handle. The S1 benefits from an LCD widescreen display, which clearly shows key information like speed and battery life, while a USB charging port under the handle allows to charge any devices on the go. Adjustable Distance Control, where you can send the trolley to pre-set distances of up to 45 yards on its own, is another feature the entry-level options can't compete with.

On the course, I barely noticed the S1 - and that's a compliment. It blends into your golf routine seamlessly, all while doing the job of carrying your clubs perfectly. The motor is quiet and the knob on the handle is highly reponsive to commands. All of that means the knob in charge of controlling the trolley (me) can focus on the golf at hand. Coupling this on-course usability with how simple it is to fold away and the S1 represents the most stress-free electric trolley experience I've had. Those who play on hilly courses might want to invest in the S1 DHC, which uses Automatic Downhill Control to keep the trolley at a steady speed when going down steep hills.

I'm happy that not a lot has changed on the new S1. Back in 2022, this would've been considered an entry-level product, but the introduction of new trolleys like the Motocaddy SE has bumped the S1 up a level. That being said, it has clear features and benefits over the entry-level competition and will represent a worthy investment for any golfer looking to upgrade their current electric trolley or use one for the very first time. As with all Motocaddy products, the build quality is class-leading, and the S1 strikes a sleek pose on the golf course. If ease of use is your top priority from a golf trolley, look no further.

PowaKaddy's compact electric trolley family - known as the CT Series - have always been one of the best compact electric trolleys to use in my opinion. The incredibly compact and easy folding mechanism, alongside one of the best looking chassis on the market, make for a great electric trolley. The PowaKaddy CT6 GPS been incredibly popular for the best part of four years now, but this year, the brand is extending the family out to introduce the new CT10 GPS and CT12 GPS. Both trolleys are built on the same platform but have been given new, portrait 3.5-inch and 5-inch touchscreens, respectively.

PowaKaddy isn't the first brand to employ a vertical screen on its trolleys - MGI has done this before - but PowaKaddy is the first brand to attach a huge 5-inch touchscreen in this orientation. I got to test the larger-screened CT12 GPS and was excited to see how this new screen orientation worked in the real world.

To get straight to the point, I think the new screen is superb. It just makes perfect sense to have the screen in this orientation, considering it's the exact shape of the hole. Some may be concerned that the screen protrudes too far from the handle and will thus get in the way of putting clubs into the bag, but this isn't the case, and PowaKaddy has done a great job of making what is a considerable change to the footprint of the handle barely noticeable. Included is a neat silicone screen protector, which will protect the screen when you're not using the trolley.

The new orientation allows for so much more to be displayed on the bright, colourful screen. The shape of the hole and the positioning of the hazards are so much clearer than ever before, and it allows you to gain a real understanding of what is in front of you. It's an intuitive screen and user interface, too, taking barely any time to get familiar with. It's got the responsiveness of a standard smartphone with the ability to pinch and scroll like it's your phone. It utilises the full hole mapping available on the screen to the absolute fullest, and the detail and accuracy are right up there with some of the best golf watches and best GPS devices out there.

To me, it does make the new CT10 GPS, which has a 3.5-inch portrait touchscreen with a little less functionality, seem almost obsolete. Even the extra inch and a half is a significant jump up in size, and the 3.5-inch screen doesn't have the same pinch and scroll functionality as the larger screen. The CT12 GPS also stores more than 40,000 courses internally, whereas on the CT10, you need to connect and sync up to 20 courses to the device via the mobile app. It's a sizeable increase in price from the CT10 to the larger screen of the CT12 (around £250), but one that is entirely justified in my opinion if you're in this part of the market, such is the superiority of the larger screen.

The GPS is ostensibly the same as previous PowaKaddy GPSs, just in portrait. It gives yardages to the front, middle and back of greens, yardages to hazards, the ability to drag and drop the pin, a scorecard, performance tracking (fairways hit, greens hit, putts per hole) and a shot measurer.

Full hole mapping is incredibly useful at courses you haven't played before, and you can simply touch any part of the hole layout to find out how far away it is - especially useful for finding yardages to the corners of doglegs or carries of fairway bunkers. The yardages were accurate to within a yard or two of the laser rangefinder I was using to corroborate yardages, with is about right for any GPS.

Apart from the new screen, there are plenty of other features to enjoy on the CT12 GPS. I've always loved the way the CT series folds away. Even with the bigger portrait screen on the CT12, it's still a remarkably compact trolley that is incredibly easy to fold away. The first time folding any golf trolley is always a little awkward as you've got to learn what buttons to press and which part of the chassis goes where. Like anything, practice makes perfect, and it takes one successful opening and closing of the two-step system until using this day-to-day becomes second nature. What's more, the rear wheels can be inverted to save even more space when storing it away - you'll be amazed at how small this trolley folds away.

Also carrying over from previous PowaKaddy trolleys is the excellent Plug 'n' Play lithium battery. While it doesn't have the auto-disconnect feature of trolleys like the new Motocaddy M7 GPS, it does have a switch on top allowing to turn it on and off without taking it out of the chassis. The battery is incredibly lightweight and charges swiftly, too.

Another feature worth noting is PowaKaddy's new MagLok bag connector. When using a corresponding PowaKaddy bag, it allows to bag to attach to the bottom of the trolley without the need for a bungee strap. It's easy and quick to fit and I would highly recommend taking advantage of this technology if you do invest in this trolley.

This is, without a doubt, a niche product. If you already own a GPS device or watch or just prefer to use a rangefinder, then there really is no need for you to be investing over £1200 in such a trolley. The CT6, built on the same platform just without the GPS, is a more sensible place to go here. But, if you're looking to trade in your old trolley and you want to get a new GPS device, bundling it up in such a great product like this makes a lot of sense. The move to portait screens is an excellent move and one that has been executed to perfection by the team at PowaKaddy. As far as compact GPS trolleys go, this is the best I've tested to date.

There can be beauty and function in simplicity. That’s the case with the newly designed MGI Zip X1 electric caddy from Australian-based company MGI Golf.

I must admit when I first received the Zip X1 for review, I was a little disappointed that it didn’t have a remote control. I envisioned it following me around the golf course, with no need to adjust speed or direction. But after taking the X1 out for a spin, I’m not sure I don’t like it better without a remote. Let me explain...

No remote means that’s one less thing that I have to think about (or lose) when I’m on the golf course where I do too much thinking as it is. My fear was that it not being a remote control cart I would have to constantly have my hands on the unit to get it to where I wanted it to be. And that the speeds would always be a little too slow or too fast. Or that the X1 could run away from me. None of these things turned out to be true.

Powered by a 24-volt lithium battery with 250Wh that easily snaps into place, the X1 can be used for 36 holes or more in one day. I’ll never put it to a two-round test, but I can report that it was going strong at the end of every round I employed it. If for some reason it does run out of juice, you can put the large back wheels in free-rolling mode to finish your round.

I found the Zip X1 easy to operate, especially at $699 suggested retail price (many of the best electric caddies cost twice as much or more.) The four-wheel X1 has a T-bar handle, which you don’t really need to grab for the most part unless you’re going up or down a steep hill. There’s a control wheel and a digital screen on top. Push a button and it goes. Turning the control wheel adjusts the speed. I found that “4” was the most comfortable pace on the course (it goes up to 9 if you feel like running), and for the most part I simply pointed the X1 in the right direction and followed it, nudging it one way or the other to make small adjustments in direction.

Initially, I thought that might have been too much effort. But when I finished my rounds on a course that does have some hills to climb, I found myself 100 percent less tired than when I use a manual push cart. Having an electric caddy, even one without a remote, lifts a pretty good physical burden off the golfer.

The other advantage to not having a remote is that you’re always going to be close to the unit. Even though this has a stabilizing (fourth) wheel, particularly steep terrain can be challenging and can cause it to rock back too far or tip over. This is when you grab the handle to help stabilize it. But here’s the cool part: the X1 was up for climbing every hill on my course. Not having to push it up the hill is a huge effort savings.

Before I took the X1 out on the course, I had to set it up. Folded, It takes up a little more space than my manual Sun Mountain Speed cart, but it’s pretty compact. It really is a zip to unfold. I can do it in under 10 seconds. The battery, which comes with a home charger, snaps into place in a matter of seconds as well.

The trickiest part was getting the golf bag to fit securely on the unit. I didn’t realize until my second round that the top bracket was adjustable, which is important because not all golf bags are the same height.

And not all bags are good fits, particularly stand bags. As much as I love my Ping Hoofer, for example, mine didn’t have a strap to tie up the legs, which kept trying to extend (I did find a bungee cord later to secure the legs). I replaced the Hoofer with a Stitch SL2 Gen 2 bag the next time out, and that worked much better. The design of the Stitch, with all its pockets on the bottom, makes it a good candidate for a walking cart, and it has a strap for the legs. Honestly, though, a regular cart bag is the best option.

Finally, the X1 also breaks down easily. After getting the hang of it, I was able to fold it back down in about 15 seconds before putting it back in my car.

And there are a few accessories, like an umbrella holder, cup holder, and phone/GPS holder you can add. I used all three of those. Other available accessories include a mounted seat, sand bottle holder, weather protector, storage bag, and cooler bag. With the battery, the X1 weighs approximately 27 pounds.

For me, an electric caddy is certainly a game changer. Living on the humid Gulf Coast, I typically stop walking when the temperature reaches 80 degrees F or so. With the X1, I might challenge the 90-degree mark, having just played a round when it was 84 degrees with no ill effects.

BagBoy push carts have been some of our favorites to test over recent years. The BagBoy Nitron in particular has been a stand-out push cart for several years now thanks to its rapid folding mechanism and feature-packed storage area. The brand has introduced its latest model, the Slimfold, and the USP is all in the name here - it folds down to an incredibly slim shape.

The main reason you'd buy this trolley over any other is because of how slim it folds away. While many of the best push carts opt for a more cube shape when they fold away - most notably the Motocaddy Cube - the Slimfold is, well, very slim. Its folded-up size is 32.25" x 8.5" x 13.5" and weighs just 15 lbs, which is certainly on the lighter side in this part of the market. The only thing that comes remotely close is the Big Max Blade Trio, which I'd implore you to check out as this folds even slimmer in a very unique fashion.

This slim fold means it fits very neatly into the trunk of your car and is also much easier to carry than trolleys that fold into more of a cube shape. As you can see from the pictures, it fit perfectly into my car trunk next to my golf bag with only half of my back seats folded down. With more cube-shaped trolleys, the storage in a boot is much more complex. For those who store their push carts in a locker, this shape will be much more conducive to be stored in there too.

It also folds up incredibly quickly. There's only one lever on the side of the cart and by unlocking it and pulling the cart up or pushing it down, it'll fold itself into shape on its own. There's a useful handle on the bottom of the cart which gives you the leverage you need to pull it open or fold it away and I appreciated the placement of this as so many other pushcarts don't have a specific area for you to hold when folding. The handle can be adjusted to any height you like too, which is very convenient.

As a push cart in its own right, it's good without being spectacular. It functions well on the course and isn't too much of a burden to push around, even if you've got a very heavy golf bag. It doesn't feel as stable to me as something like a Sun Mountain Ridgeline 3 or a PowaKaddy Micra, but it's by no means shaky over bumpy terrain. My favorite part about its functionality is the parking brake, which is positioned on the handle. So many push carts place the parking brake by one of the wheels, where you have to access it with your foot. One use of the parking brake by hand and you'll realize this is by far the most practical place for it to be and I implore all push cart manufacturers to apply BagBoy's philosophy here.

The storage area is decent, too. Under the plastic 'hood' by the handle is room for balls and tees as well as a scorecard on top. There's a water bottle holder built in, which is also superb as some manufacturers make you buy this functionality as an add on. There's also a useful phone holder area, which will fit any size phone. Instead of using netting, which we see more commonly on push carts, BagBoy has opted for a sort of plastic/fabric area which I didn't much enjoy. The material is too slippy and doesn't hold onto any accessories you put in there as well as netting does. For example, I used this area to place my rangefinder when I was playing, and found it would move around a lot while I was on the move and try and slip out of there altogether when I was going uphill. It was frustrating and almost made this section of storage redundant. A netting can't be that much more expensive to use, and I do think BagBoy has made a small error here.

However this is a very minor point and, all in all, this was a really enjoyable product to test that is highly functional and practical. There are probably more stable push carts out there, but this is the sacrifice for something so lightweight and folds so slim. If you've been waiting for a slimmer, lighter push cart to come around before investing, this should be the model for you.

Golfstream is a brand specializing in designing well made but well priced electric golf trolleys and putting them into the hands of golfers all over the world. I tested the Golfstream Blue a couple of years ago and was suitably impressed with the premium touches and simplicity on this well priced trolley. The new Vision Brake has arrived with many of the same features I enjoyed on the Blue, but with a new screen and new downhill braking technology added to heighten the overall experience. The RRP has been given a small bump in the process, so I took it onto the course to see if the new features are worth the investment and if this is still a well-priced entry-level electric trolley. 

The Vision Brake has many of the same hallmarks that made the Blue one of the best entry-level electric trolleys on the market. The chassis is well built and lightweight while immediately screaming quality when you take it out of the box. The folding system is a triumph in simplicity. After unclipping the strap that holds the chassis down, the Vision Brake is up in one step ready to use. It being so lightweight, it's one of the easiest trolleys I've tested from a setup perspective. This is by no means the most compact electric trolley you can get, but for those who require a trolley to fold almost completely flat, there isn't any trolley I've yet tested that matches the Vision Brake. Perhaps the only area I can see for improvement from the build quality is with the tires, which have no tread and will start to look worn after only a couple of rounds. 

The new screen on the handle is bright and clear with the information on it standing out clearly. I really like how the Vision Brake has 0.5 speed increments rather than just whole numbers between 1 and 9. Having speeds from 0.5 to 9.5 gives even more scope for you to find just the right walking speed for you and I'd like to see more brands adopt this practice. There's also a distance control function, allowing you to send the trolley off 10, 20 or 30 yards into the distance before it stops, for those who like to use that functionality. However, after just one use on course and one trip in the back of my car, the screen had already become rather scuffed up and wasn't looking its best. That's likely because it protrudes so much from the handle that it's likely to take a few knocks here and there as you transport it. Those who invest in one of these will want to make sure to cover up the screen somehow during transport. 

The Vision Brake is available in three specs. You can buy it without the battery for £499, with an 18 hole lithium battery for £599 or with a 36-hole lithium battery for £649. When comparing it to some of it's direct competition from 'bigger' brands, the pricing of the Vision Brake just doesn't quite stack up for me. I tested the new Motocaddy SE earlier this year, another new entry-level electric trolley to have been released this year. The SE - with a 36 hole lithium battery - comes in at the exact same price as the Vision Brake without its battery. With the 18-hole batter, the Vision Brake is £100 more expensive than that and an extra £149. Versus the SE, the Vision Brake is also missing features like USB charging and the Easi-Lock bag system. For me the addition of the screen and downhill braking don't add up to an extra £149, so the SE wins this battle. 

That being said, if you're looking for an entry-level trolley and downhill braking is top of your list of features, the Vision Brake represents superb value for money as there isn't a trolley with that sort of functionality at that price point. The folding system is superb too and the quality far outweighs the price tag. Overall the Vision Brake feels like a steady step up from the Blue. While not faultless, it's right up there as one of the best entry-level trolleys on the market. 

Take one look at the list of features of the CT8 GPS on the PowaKaddy website and you’ll likely be overwhelmed by the amount of content packed into this relatively small golf trolley. I’ll give you the highlights in this review, but the top line news it that the newly updated compact GPS trolley has been refined even further for 2024. 

While we are now familiar with embedded GPS systems in electric trolleys, the CT8 GPS offers one of the largest touch screen GPS displays despite its compact chassis size. The 3.5” full colour display is the largest to ever appear on a PowaKaddy trolley and it’s one of the most responsive we’ve used too. Pleasingly, it works well in the rain and in bright conditions and the touch screen even works with a golf glove which is a great touch. 

The team at PowaKaddy has gone to great efforts to update the graphics on the GPS system for 2024. New Advanced Green View sees the green view you get on the GPS match the exact shape of the green you’re approaching with surrounding bunkers and hazards also mapped out on the device. A directional approach arrow allows you to visuale Coupled with the Drop Pin feature, which allows you to place a pin on the green for an exact yardage, and I found I really wasn’t missing my normal rangefinder for yardages of course.The updates to the 2024 edition are impressive and come on top of all the basic distances to greens and hazards you come to expect from GPS systems. 

While in my opinion the overall experience still falls short of the Performance Plan available on Motocaddy GPS devices - which gives you full hole mapping and other features for a subscription fee - I expect this won’t be too far away from PowaKaddy systems in the future and the ability to update the software by connecting to the PowaKaddy app does make this a swift and easy process. 

Whilst boasting a powerful GPS system, the CT8 comes in one of the most compact and easy-to-use chassis designs available. It weighs in at under 10kg which is certainly considered lightweight in this market and utilises a two fold system that sees the CT8 easily folded up and down in a matter of moments. 

It now folds up 20 percent smaller than the previous C2i model and 35 percent smaller than its closest competitor in the compact electric trolley market. Once you've learned how the folding system works, you'll quickly become a master at quickly assembling and collapsing the CT8 GPS. It also stands up vertically on its own, making for even easier storage in a car boot. Our only issue is that you have to use an Allen key to adjust the handle height and it isn't something you can do quickly while out on course. 

The Plug 'n' Play battery is also very small and lightweight and can barely be seen once in the chassis. The days of lead acid batteries are long gone and PowaKaddy are one of the best manufacturers when it comes to small and reliable lithium trolley batteries. It’s one of the best looking golf trolleys too, especially in the all-black colourway. For us, its low-profile design looks great on course and makes for a whisper-quiet journey across even the most undulating of links courses. 

For my money, PowaKaddy makes the best looking trolleys on the market across its whole fleet. From the colours to the finishes, you feel like you’re getting every penny's worth of your investment. The 5-year warranty on the battery and 2-year warranty of the chassis do a lot to help validate the peace of mind when 

The CT8 GPS is proof that good things can come in small packages. Feature-packed to its very brim while looking and performing superbly, those who are after a space saving option for their next trolley purchase should seriously consider PowaKaddy’s updated little gem. 

Although I live in Texas where the vast majority of most golfers don't walk, in the winter time and early spring, I do like to hoof it when I get a chance if I'm playing a course conducive to walking. When I do walk, I almost always use a push cart, so for the past decade or so, I’ve employed a Sun Mountain Speed Cart that has worked quite well.

Recently I had the chance to test out Sun Mountain’s new three-wheel Ridgeline 3 push cart, so I braved the heat and played my home course with it. I didn’t even get it out to the course when I realized what a dramatic improvement this was, and it started with putting the push cart in the trunk of my car.

The Ridgeline 3 ($350 msrp) takes up way less space than my old one, might be a little lighter, and it’s a lot easier to set up (expand) and take down. The folded size of Ridgeline 3 is 26” x 15” x 16.5” and the cart weighs only 18 lbs. The main selling point of the Ridgeline 3, however, is that it works with pretty much any golf bag, from a stand bag to a cart bag. It’s that adaptable, and I never felt like my bag was going to fall off the cart despite playing a course with a lot of elevation change and mounds.

The Sun Mountain Ridgeline 3 secures a bag like no other push cart I’ve ever tried thanks to a patent-pending adjustable upper bag bracket that slides up and down to accommodate different size golf bags. In other words, the cart is completely adjustable to the size of the bag, and that includes the brackets and straps that go around the bag.

It’s a great feature especially if you use different bags for whatever reason. I especially liked it with a full-sized cart bag, which I loaded down, including a six-pack of cold drinks. The Ridgeline 3 handled it all with ease. 

But back to what this push cart is like before you get to the course. It extends simply by pulling on the front wheel and cart handle, then extending the handle by releasing a lever. It takes all of 10 seconds, if that. Collapsing the cart is just as easy. After you take your bag off, you just open the handle latch, lower the handle, release the folding latch at the bottom and fold it down. This takes just a few seconds as well. 

As for securing your bag, you simply adjust the aforementioned upper bracket for the size of your bag, set it on the platform at the bottom, adjust the straps and clasp them around the bag.

This adjustability on hand is great for a junior golfers since it can grow with the junior as his or her clubs get longer and the bag gets bigger. Or it works well for family members who might use the same push cart on different occasions and have different sizes of bags. As for the functionality of the Ridgeline 3, it checks all the boxes. It has what the company calls anti-tipping technology, a stainless steel ball bearings EZ Glyde system, and a breaking lever is easy to set and release.

Standard accessories include a cup holder, a scorecard pad, a mesh storage tray (perfect for headcovers), an accessory tray for valuables including your phone, keys and wallet, umbrella holder and umbrella mount. Optional add-on accessories include sand/seed mix bottle, cooler, rangefinder holder, and a seat, for example. The last one I might have to consider adding, especially if I start walking a little more this time of year in the Lone Star State. 

Ridgeline 3 is available in white, black, silver, sand/hunter, sport blue and candy pink and if you're seeking a lightweight, simple-to-use push cart, it's well worth considering.

I've tested a lot of great remote control electric trolleys as well as feature-packed GPS models, but this year Motocaddy has set its focus back on the entry level space with the new SE. It’s a back-to-basics model that will be looking to encourage new golfers or golfers who have previously only used push trolleys into an electric model at one of the most competitive price points in the market. While I love the GPS on the Motocaddy M5 GPS and the remote functionality on the M7 GPS, I was excited to see what Motocaddy could offer golfers at the very entry of this part of the market. 

Watch: Dan Parker details why the Motocaddy SE was included in Golf Monthly's Editor's Choice for 2024. 

Lower though the price point may be, out of the box we were greeted with the familiar Motocaddy looks and quality of materials that will see this trolley looking good and performing well for years to come. The wheels feature a new, more durable tyre tread and the subtle colorway means it should match up nicely to any of the best cart bags on the market. My favorite feature on the SE is the USB charging point located underneath the handle, which is a superb added feature and one that isn’t available on the competition’s entry-level electric trolley. Whether it’s to charge your phone or a GPS device while on the move, I was really glad to see Motocaddy add this feature even on

The SE comes with either a lead acid battery of a lithium battery, depending on your preference. I'd point people in the direction of the lithium battery at just £70 more than the lead acid, but the lead acid option is still available for those even more price conscious. While the battery does have a wire - we’ve become so used to wireless golf trolley batteries now - this really isn’t a problem at all and we have to expect some more rudimentary technology in places considering the price tag. The lithium battery comes as standard with a 36-hole capacity which is a brilliant added feature and once again shows that Motocaddy are still giving the user a lot for their money despite the lower price point. 

The folding mechanism is quick and easy to master. While it certainly doesn't fold as compactly as some of the most compact trolleys on the market, it folds decently flat and is easy to carry back and forth from the car. The biggest compliment we can give the SE is that we barely even noticed we were using it during our testing over a couple of rounds. With all tech you want it to be as fuss free as possible. This starts from the moment you take it out of the boot of your car, to when you return to it after your round of golf. The folding process is quick and easy while the control dial on the handle means you can quickly adjust pace and standby mode while you walk along. My only frustration was the lack of a small display letting you know which number speed setting you were on. Likely a cost saving measure to not include it, it doesn’t affect the usability at all, but it was the only thing we could’ve considered missing from the SE’s spec sheet. 

We expect the new SE will encourage a lot of golfers who are keen to move on from a push trolley into electric for the first time. It’s fuss free and pleasingly simple functionality can be utilised by any type of golfer. Moreover, it all comes packaged and built by a brand that prides itself on quality and longevity - and that hasn't been at all affected by the new, lower price point. 

Bag Boy Nitron Push Cart Review

For those who don’t want to fork out for an expensive electric trolley, one of the best golf push carts is a brilliant alternative. Not only will it ease the strain on your body, but it also keeps your clubs secure and won’t take up too much space or be too heavy. Bag Boy might not be a household name to some but don’t let that fool you, its Nitron push cart is packed full of performance. Suitable for golfers of all levels, the mechanism to fold and unfold is lightning fast, and it’s also one of the most stable push carts I’ve ever used.

VIDEO: Dave Taylor's verdict on the Bag Boy Nitron push cart

One of the drawbacks of trolleys and push carts is that they can be a little cumbersome and difficult to transport to and from the course. However, I found no such issue here. It’s extremely lightweight and, when folded down, it’s very compact, making it a dream in terms of storage. With some pretty neat packing I managed to fit the cart and my clubs in the boot of my medium-sized hatchback, albeit with not much room to spare. As for initial construction, it took me just over ten minutes from opening the box to having it ready for use and being up to speed with the various features. The wheels clip on very easily and the instructions are clear and concise.

When taking to the course, I was really impressed with the speed at which the patented nitrogen-powered opening mechanism worked. It opens up in one smooth action and then folds closed again just as easily at the end of a round. And during my round, the bungee straps did an excellent job of tightly securing my golf bag in place from start to finish.

There are some push carts like the EzeGlide Bolt 2 or Motocaddy Cube that have tried to emulate such a fast folding system, but still, no push cart currently betters the single action it takes to get the Nitron going. There are options like the Big Max Blade Trio that fold much flatter than the Niutron, but that's an altogether different type of push cart folding mechanism.

While it nails the basics, it also comes with additional features that improve the overall user experience. There is a scorecard holder, a beverage holder, a mobile phone holder, an umbrella holder, as well as a handle-mounted parking brake. It does feel quite wide compared to others I’ve tried and the fixed front wheel is not as maneuverable as some but this is the key to the extra stability on offer. You soon get used to steering it and I’ve not found it an issue having used it over several rounds now. And however inconsequential, it’s without a doubt one of the better-looking push carts on the market. Overall, we've thoroughly enjoyed using the Bag Boy Nitron and it is certainly a model that rightly deserves to be as popular as it is.

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EzeGlide Bolt 2 Push Cart Review 

Walking the golf course has never been more popular and push cart ownership has never been higher. The density of products in this space of the market proves this and it can be tricky to work out which model offers the best overall package when considering price and features. The new Ezeglide Bolt 2 sits somewhere in the middle of both categories with a decent amount of features and a fair £199.99 RRP attached to it. We loved the Ezeglide Smart Fold push cart when we tested it back in 2021, so I was eager to take this new model out onto the golf course for a thorough examination of its many features.

The Bolt 2's stand-out feature is without a doubt the folding and unfolding system. Similar to its rival in the Bag Boy Nitron, our favorite push cart from the last couple of years, the Bolt 2 unfolds in one easy motion. Where the Big Bay uses a nitro-piston unfolding system, the Bolt 2 uses a spring-loaded system that allows the trolley to unfold in one motion. While the technology between these two is slightly different, the result is all but the same which is an easy and user-friendly way of unfolding the trolley. 

Weighing 7.4kg (16.3 lbs), it sits somewhere in the middle of the best push carts when it comes to weight. When folded it boasts a footprint of 53cm x 35.5cm x 48cm which is definitely on the more compact size of the market. Those with limited space in their car or at home will really appreciate the small spaces the Bolt 2 can fit into when stored away. The storage in the handle rivals that of any of the best push carts currently on the market. It's a sizeable surface area that easily holds your golf balls, tees, and other accessories - the only thing it's really missing is a bottle holder. There's also some dedicated space for a scorecard, pencil, and tees. While the bungee string that holds the phone in place means your access to the screen can be a bit limited, it's still a nice added feature that I think most golfers will utilize.

As for using the Bolt 2 out on the golf course, I was very impressed. It rolls really nicely across the fairways, has a solid amount of stability when you traverse bumpier terrain, and has a well-placed parking brake on the back of the left wheel. It's hard to fault in this department and, like pretty much all of the best push carts, is a breeze to push along. With a retail price of £199.99 and three color options available, I think the Ezeglide Bolt 2 in an impressive, competitively priced overall package. For me, the finish quality and overall looks of the Bag Boy Nitron, Motocaddy Cube, and Big Max Blade Trio are slightly better, but you'll likely have to pay a touch more for these examples.   

Big Max Blade Trio Push Cart Review

Modern push carts come in a huge range of shapes and sizes and the market is awash with lots of different models all aiming to provide the best user experience on the golf course. Big Max has been a main player in the push cart and golf bag market for a number of years now, with its extensive range often getting new additions and refinements to the current range. The new Blade Trio - which is only available in the US and continental Europe - is one of those refinements, taking everything that was great about the Blade IP and AutoFold FF and making it even better. 

I've been using the Blade Trio for about a month now and want to start this review by talking about how brilliant the folding mechanism is. Folding and unfolding a push cart is one of the most important things for manufacturers to get right and Big Max has nailed it with the Blade Trio. The two-step system takes a matter of seconds and makes the experience of setting up and breaking down your bag and cart incredibly straightforward. 

To fold it down, the handle folds down into the chassis, then it's one simple pull inwards of the main component and the Blade Trio is folded. As you can see from the images, it folds totally flat with the front wheel automatically twisting and folding under the chassis when pulling it closed. While the likes of the Motocaddy Cube and the Bag Boy Nitron take roughly the same time to collapse, neither fold anywhere near as flat as the Blade Trio. After multiple rounds, I'm happy to conclude that the Blade Trio has one of the best folding systems on any push cart out there right now. 

Even more notably, it can also stand up on its own when folded up, great for storage at home or in your car. It feels like every moment from taking the cart out of the car to arriving at the first tee has been thought of by Big Max, and it pays off during day-to-day use with it. Despite the premium materials used throughout the chassis and handle area, the weight has been kept fairly low at 6.7kg. With a full cart bag attached, it is still an absolute breeze to push across the fairways, and the well-positioned footbrake is equally intuitive. 

Another stand-out feature is the XL organizer panel under the handle. Big Max has used a large mesh net under the scorecard holder which fits everything you'd need, neatly placed at your fingertips. It's neatly compartmentalized too, with velcro sections that help you keep everything in there organized during your round. It's a feature the Big Max Blade IP doesn't have, and the Blade Trio felt all that more enjoyable to use for it. 

The Blade Trio glides over surfaces, but my one criticism would come from the rear wheels, which don't have a particularly wide wheelbase. There's still plenty of stability over bumpy terrain, but a particularly heavy Tour bag might not be conducive for use on the Blade Trio. 

Overall, this is one of the most complete push cart offerings I have ever tested. The effortless folding system really allows the Blade Trio to stand out from the crowd while still doing all the basics of a push cart to a very high standard. Register the purchase with Big Max, and you'll also be able to enjoy a huge 5-year warranty - excellent value for money in my opinion. While the Blade Trio is only available in the US and continental Europe, those in the UK can benefit from a very similar experience from the Big Max Blade IP. 

PowaKaddy FX5 Electric Trolley Review

Electric trolleys have always, and will always, be popular amongst golfers. It removes the pain from carrying a far too heavy bag on your back but it also makes you feel rather professional; by that I mean we watch PGA professionals on TV and they never carry their bags, the electric trolley offers this feeling to the everyday golfer. PowaKaddy has slim-lined its range for 2023, taking the old FX7 out of the fleet and giving the new FX5 all the bells and whistles once owned by the FX7. It now sits clearly in its place within the fleet with the entry-level FX3 below it and the compact folding CT8 GPS and brand-new RX1 Remote GPS sitting above it. 

PowaKddy is one of the leading trolley brands, especially when it comes to the best electric trolleys, in the market and the FX5 is just another masterful design added to its fleet. The FX5 electric trolley keeps things simple but with a very classy, high-end feel. The first thing you notice is how easy PowaKaddy has made it to unfold this trolley with its simple One-Click fold system. 

The FX5 weighs in at just over nine kilograms, battery excluded. For some golfers, this may be a little too heavy especially when it folds down and it doesn't fold as compactly as something like the Motocaddy M3 GPS or M5 GPS. However, when the trolley is in use, the weight is very well distributed and makes for a balanced feel when traversing terrain. The strong alloy frame is sleek and offers great stability throughout the trolley, it has been built to last. PowaKaddy offers a UK warranty of two years for the trolley chassis and five years for the lithium battery. 

The battery is easy to turn on and off with an isolator switch placed on top and an LED indicator making it easy for any golfer to acknowledge if their battery is on or not. It’s not just the battery PowaKaddy has made easy to use, the speed control system is not only more powerful and accurate, it also is big enough for anyone to be able to use. The controller system sits just below a new full-color wide-screen display where you can track how long the round has taken you, clock face and elapsed time. The FX5 trolley also boasts an Automatic Distance Function allowing you to set the trolley off at distances of 15/30/45 yards at a time. I like to keep a hand on my trolley normally but knowing I can set it off in the direction of my ball and it all stops puts my mind at great ease. 

Speaking of ease, PowaKaddy has approached the FX5 with bungee straps to secure your bag into place with anti-pinch handles to help you pull them together on the top. The bottom of the trolley features just one bungee strap that you simply pull around the base of your bag. Very simple. Very easy. It eliminates the fiddling around for two straps that have been dragged through the mud. 

The FX5 electric trolley features new whisper technology and it was a highlight in my opinion. For many golfers, the loud hum or buzz of a trolley can be irritating but this trolley cuts that out allowing you to walk along almost undetectable to the ear but still with an incredible amount of power with the 30 Volt 230-Watt motor. All in all, the PowaKaddy FX5 packs a whole lot of fancy into a simple design. I would recommend this trolley for anyone who doesn’t require all the fancy gizmos but still wants to look stylish amongst their peers and also for golfers who want a little quieter from their electric trolley, the PowaKaddy FX5 has you covered.

Stewart Golf Vertx Remote Trolley Review

It's been a busy year in the remote electric trolley market. New models have been launched from pretty much every electric trolley brand out there and the innovations in this space have been coming thick and fast. The latest to join the party is Stewart Golf, a brand that, in my opinion, has been the authority on remote technology for the last decade. With the Motocaddy M7 GPS, PowaKaddy RX1 GPS and Alphard Club Booster V2 all offering golfers a new remote experience for 2023, I was interested to see how the Vertx was going to try and cement Stewart's place atop the remote trolley standings.

Watch: Dan Parker details why the Stewart Golf Vertx Remote was included in Golf Monthly's Editor's Choice for 2024. 

At first glance, those familiar with the design of Stewart trolleys will notice a lot of similarities and a few refreshments to the overall design. Aside from the sporty new wheel design and refreshed Stewart logo, the bones of this trolley share a lot of similarities to the Q Follow trolley. The Vertx Remote trolley also shares the same folding system we've become familiar with from Stewart. It's a well-designed and efficient two-step system that folds up surprisingly compactly considering the 2023 Remote's overall size. Remarkably, it's the only model versus the Motocaddy and PowaKaddy that has an integrated carry handle into its design, allowing it to be easily moved from point A to point B despite the relatively heavy weight. This is such a simple yet effective piece of design that I'm amazed other brands haven't prioritised adding it to their models. 

On-course performance is highlighted by a key new technology under the hood of the Vertx Remote that makes it a class leader for remote functionality. It's called Active Terrain Control (ATC) and it's an all-new operating system that is designed to allow the trolley to tackle any sort of landscape or gradient on the golf course. This new operating system allows the Vertx Remote to react to its surroundings and atomically redistribute power accordingly between the twin motors. ATC uses a powerful microchip that is constantly monitoring the power requirements for each motor, allowing it to redistribute power where necessary to keep the trolley stable. 

Unlike standard downhill braking, ATC allows the Vertx Remote to automatically keep travelling at the same speed, uphill or downhill, without the user having to change the power output. Not having to constantly adjust the speed when going up and down the many hills you encounter on a golf course makes walking the course an even more relaxing experience and ATC also allows the Vertx Remote to tackle some seriously steep slopes with total ease. Translated onto the golf course, this technology meant the Vertx is certainly the most in control I've felt of any remote-controlled golf trolley I've tested this year.

If we look closer at the design, we'll see other models like the Motocaddy M7 GPS and PowaKaddy RX1 GPS use 360° rotating front wheels on their respective remote models, whereas the Stewart has opted to continue the use of two, non-rotating front wheels on the Vertx. While I thought this would make the manoeuvrability slightly less nimble than its competitors, I actually found this design made the trolley more stable and equally as manoeuvrable. Having the two wider wheels on the front makes for a much wider base and a more stable ride when the trolley is tackling bumpy terrain. It's a design trait Stewart has stuck by, despite the 360° rotating wheels of its competitors, and I'm glad the brand stuck by it on the Vertx  Remote. Importantly, when folded up, these two wheels tuck nicely under the chassis for a compact folded-up position. 

The remote is a bit bulkier than its rivals, but it's still an ergonomic and easy-to-grasp design. I'd love to see Stewart update and refine its remote in later models, but the current one is still easy to use and rapid when it comes to responsiveness. Further, the new Vertx benefits from the largest range of battery offerings currently on the market in the shape of the SmartPower lithium battery that offers either 27 or 45-hole ranges. With no screen on the Vertx the status and health of the battery can be viewed in the free Stewart Golf app and its slimline and lightweight design is impressive considering the amount of power and range it provides.

The only thing that the Vertx is lacking versus its competitors from this year is the embedded GPS in the handle. It's something I highly doubt Stewart will try and battle against its competitors, and I think that makes a lot of sense. Stewart Golf knows where its expertise lie and, for the time being at least, that's not in GPS functionality. Indeed, if you already have one of the best golf GPS devices or best golf rangefinders, then the integrated GPS systems on the competitor remote electric trolleys might be made redundant. On the other side of the coin, if you don't have one of these, this is where the likes of the Motocaddy M7 GPS and PowaKaddy RX1 GPS's integrated systems come into their own. As mentioned earlier, there is quite a choice in this part of the market this year. Simply put, if you're after the most pleasurable and efficient remote golf trolley experience, Stewart Golf is still very much the brand at the top of the tree for this. 

If you opt for the Vertx remote trolley, check out our helpful Stewart Golf discount codes. 

Alphard Club Booster V2 Review

Remote golf trolleys are increasing in popularity and this part of the market has seen a host of new models and innovation launch in 2023. Walking the golf course is a much healthier, freer and more enjoyable way to play golf for some and thousands more golfers are now walking the course since the Covid pandemic. Carrying a full bag isn't for everyone, so this is where the remote golf trolley comes into its own. 

If you love the lightweight nature of your current push cart, but what to enjoy all the benefits of a hands-free remote golf trolley experience, meet the Alphard Club Booster V2. This unique device effectively replaces the rear wheels on your current push cart chassis, and, thanks to the Bluetooth remote, will give you your very own remote electric trolley. After seeing the Alphard Club Booster V2 in action at the PGA Show in Orlando, I was excited to try a model out for myself at my home golf course over a number of rounds. Included with the Club Booster V2 is the rear chassis itself with a rechargeable battery inside, a Bluetooth remote, two rear anti-tip wheels and all the various charging cables for the Booster and remote. 

It's worth noting which push carts are fully compatible with the Club Booster V2. Those include any three-wheel Clicgear push cart; Sun Mountain Speed Cart, Micro and Pathfinder 3 & 4 models; Bagboy Nitron, Quad XL, Compact 3 and Tri-swivel, Rovic R1S and RV1C; all Caddytek models; TourTrek 360; all Axglo models and Big Max Blade IQ. It's a fairly extensive list, but one to make sure you have to get the most from the Club Booster V2. Alphard will provide you with the unique 'conversion kit' depending on the push cart model you have and the chassis will effectively clamp onto the Club Booster V2 on assembly. As I didn't have one of the select push carts, I used the Club Booster V2 on the Alphard Omnicart, a solid push cart chassis with a 360° rotating front wheel. I'll have a separate review focussing on the Club Booster V2 and the Omnicart, so for now I'll just focus on the Club Booster V2. 

Assembly was my first task with the Club Booster V2, but there were plenty of instructions to help out with the task. In my opinion, the anti-tip rear wheels were a bit tricky to assemble, and their quality is on the rudimentary side. But, they do the job and are an essential part of the device working on the golf course. To be frank, the whole assembly out of the box was much longer than on the out-and-out remote models like the Motocaddy M7 GPS or PowaKaddy RX1 GPS and took me at least half an hour all told. This may have been down to my own practical incompetencies, but, at this price and for the specific nature of this device, I guess you have to expect some form of assembly. Luckily, once it's assembled once, you'll never have to do it again. 

You attach the Booster via two clamps as part of the conversion kit. Then, simply, the Club Booster becomes the rear wheels of your push cart. After turning on the Booster, I was really impressed with how quickly the Bluetooth remote paired and I was off and running almost instantaneously. On first use, I immediately noticed the very wide wheelbase the Club Booster V2 offers. While this may look quite large to the eye, there's no doubt that this wide base gives the Club Booster V2 loads of stability when traversing the variety of terrain on the golf course. I quickly gained confidence with how it worked on the course and was happy to send it chasing after my golf ball across any terrain or slopes knowing it would survive the journey. 

It uses an integrated 6-axis gyroscope that detects the terrain of the golf course every 10 milliseconds. This helps make sure the cart is always pointing in the right direction and I was overall thrilled with how responsive and accurately I could control the Club Booster V2. It's nippy on the fairways and turns on a dime thanks to the 360° rotating front wheel on the cart I was using it on. All in all, the performance of the Club Booster V2 certainly matches that of the more established remote controlled trolleys I've tested and it exceeded my expectations. All told, I really enjoyed having it as my companion out of the golf course. 

It's worth noting that you have to remove the Club Booster V2 to fold up your push cart again, but the clamps are really easy to use and allow the push cart to fold up compactly. The Club Booster V2 comes with a convenient grab handle too, making lifting in and out of the car a breeze. Attaching the Club Booster V2 does mean you now have two separate pieces to your cart - the chassis and the Club Booster - but this is a small concession considering the convenience when assembled. 

Alphard is also soon to be launching the 'Sidekick', which will add follow technology to the Club Booster V2 and I'm looking forward to testing this out on the golf course soon. For now, though, the Club Booster V2 is a practical, unique and highly enjoyable piece of technology that really delivers on its promise to effectively convert push carts into remote electric carts. It's quirky in places, but this is the ideal investment for golfers who already enjoy their pushcart and now want to benefit from the hands-free enjoyment that a remote golf trolley provides. At this price point too - and with a two-year warranty - the Club Booster V2 represents a much more accessible entry point for those looking to use a remote golf trolley. 

PowaKaddy RX1 GPS Electric Trolley Review

Remote golf trolleys are all the rage this year. With brands seeing a trend for walking golfers enjoying the benefits of a hands-free experience, now is likely the best time in recent memory to invest in a new remote electric trolley. With this in mind, PowaKaddy's latest model to roll out of its factory in the UK is probably one of its most refined to date. Introducing the PowaKaddy RX1 GPS, the first remote electric trolley from the brand for over 15 years. As a 26-year-old, you'll have to forgive me for not knowing PowaKaddy ever did a remote trolley before, so this feels like a new venture for the brand that was the genesis of the whole electric trolley industry back in 1983. While it borrows from some of the best features of other models in its fleet, the RX1 GPS feels like a fresh, lively product that I was really excited to get out onto the golf course. 

I'll start with how good this trolley looks, as it's the first thing I loved about it and likely the first thing that will have stood out to you too. I love the stealthy matte black finish and the pops of yellow (I've since learned that PowaKaddy has a very specific Pantone of yellow for all its fleet) make this easily the best-looking remote trolley on the market right now. It reminded me of how much I like the look of the PowaKaddy Micra push cart from last year. Even down to the wheels, the detailing on the RX1 GPS has been carefully thought about and mimic that of a premium sports car rather than a golf trolley. Indeed, everything your hand comes into contact with on the has a premium feel to it. From the sponginess of the manual dial to the 'click' when the chassis folds down, the materials and colour scheme all add up to a product that feels carefully designed and premium, worthy of being in our 2023 Editor's Choice.

The premium feel translates nicely onto the 3.5" full-colour touchscreen display that operates the GPS system. The GPS is the same that I tested on the PowaKaddy CT8 GPS last year so there was an immediate sense of familiarity with the UI and quality and responsiveness of the screen as a whole. As standard, the GPS features distances to the front, middle and back of the green as well as any hazards on the hole. You can also view the stroke index of the hole you are on while the GPS automatically switches holes when it recognises you are on the next tee. Finally, the green view you get is dynamic, and not just a generic shape, allowing you to plot your strategy more accurately with Drop Flag technology allowing you to find the exact pin distance too. You also get a shot measuring feature, scorecard and it's preloaded with over 40,000 courses worldwide. 

For me, this is a solid GPS system and, while it falls short of Motocaddy's Performance Plan which offers full hole mapping and a slightly more detailed green view in its GPS, it still has all the features needed for a GPS that gives added benefit. There's no doubt in my mind that having it all integrated into the trolley is a big win and incredibly convenient. If GPS isn't your thing - or you already use one of the best GPS devices - PowaKaddy has also introduced the RX1, which benefits from everything you see here just without the embedded GPS. 

The remote functionality is impressive and easily on par with its competitors in this space. The remote is compact and the trolley utilises a swivel front wheel for stability with Slope Traverse Assist keeping it running in a straight line when you're not turning, even when you're on a slope. A self-sensing electronic braking system also allows the trolley to maintain a steady speed going down hill. These two technologies worked seamlessly together and really give you the confidence to chuck the RX1 GPS into some nasty gradients or terrains without fear of it veering into oblivion. Versus the Down Hill Control on the Motocaddy M7 GPS, there's nothing between the two but, for my money, the new ATC technology on the Stewart Apex Remote trolley is still the class leader here. 

The folding couldn't be simpler. A one step process allows the chassis to break down and fold just on top of the battery area. Unlike its direct competitor in the Motocaddy M7 GPS and Stewart Apex, the front wheel doesn't fold under, so it has a much larger footprint when folded up. Rather than the boxy shape of the M7 GPS and Apex, the RX1 GPS is longer and slimmer.

However, where the RX1's design does pip the M7 GPS is that the rear anti-tip wheel remains as part of the chassis when folded up. It baffled me that it needed to be removed when folding up the M7 GPS so having it part of the folding system on the RX1 GPS is a welcome addition. It's also around 1kg lighter than the M7 GPS, which makes a decent difference when lifting it in and out of cars. 

The battery is a class leader too in my opinion. I've used PowaKaddy's Plug 'n' Play system in other models in the fleet, and it still amazes me how lithium battery technology has developed to store so much power in such a lightweight and slim design. PowaKaddy's is one of the best examples of this technology put to use and the top isolator switch allows you to turn the battery on and off without having to remove it from the chassis. 

Overall, the RX1 GPS has really delivered on everything a good remote electric trolley needs to be. It looks great, feels truly premium, is hassle-free in day-to-day use and thoroughly enhances the experience of walking the golf course. While it could fold up more compactly and the GPS could maybe have a few added features, the RX1 GPS was a joy to use and an accomplished range-topping member of PowaKaddy's fleet. 

Motocaddy S5 GPS Electric Trolley Review

The success of the S1 electric trolley from last year has led Motocaddy to expand the franchise for 2023 with the launch of the S5 GPS, a model that incorporates GPS distances into the touchscreen display for an even more comprehensive experience. The S5 GPS shares a lot of the same DNA that made the S1 such a big hit, including the brand’s quickest ever one-step folding system and the ‘Click-‘N’-Connect’ battery system - the lightweight lithium battery is both cable-free and allows you to charge the battery without ever having to remove it from the chassis. A seriously clever feature that earns this trolley a place in our 2023 Editor's Choice.

When the trolley is folded down, it automatically disconnects the battery and reveals a quick-access port where you can start the onboard charging. Not only is this convenient, but it should mean you’ll never forget your battery for your trolley again when you arrive at the golf course. It's a unique feature among the best electric golf caddies that golfers will really appreciate.

In practice, the assembly process couldn't be simpler. Press the blue button and the frame erects in one swift movement and naturally clicks into place. Admittedly, it isn't the most compact trolley when folded down but you are able to invert the wheels to reduce its footprint. In a large empty boot, you should have enough space for your bag as well as the trolley.

The fully integrated GPS system is accessed through a 3.5” LCD touchscreen and features Dynamic Green View that matches the hole being played. It gives users the ability to drag and drop the pin position while giving accurate yardages to the front and back of the green. It's super responsive, just like a modern-day smartphone, and crystal clear in all light conditions while also being intuitive to navigate. 

Those who purchase the S5 GPS will also qualify for a free six-month trial of the cellular powered Motocaddy Performance Plan. This unlocks a raft of game management features within the embedded GPS system such as full-hole mapping, a detailed green view, advanced statistic tracking, performance analysis through the free Motocaddy GPS app, real-time course updates and notifications of software updates with on-the-go downloads. Connecting everything up via Bluetooth to the Motocaddy app was a pretty painless process and well worth doing - you can even set it up to receive text and email notifications if you want to stay connected while playing.

I was surprised at how much I leant on the full hole maps with the moveable pointer for club selection. It had a huge impact on optimising my strategy, especially when it comes to avoiding hazards and picking the perfect lay-up position on par fives. Knowing how far you need to hit the ball to land in a safe area or leave a desirable yardage is an underrated and under-utilised skill in golf and this feature encourages it. After six months, it will cost users £49.99 per year, which is an amount of money you won't miss and I think is excellent value given how useful it has proven to be for me. I truly believe it makes the S5 GPS one of the best electric trolleys money can buy.

As well as this technology, the S5 GPS features nine speed settings with speed indicator, Adjustable Distance Control (up to 60-yards) and the brand’s Easilock bag-to-trolley connection system which removes the need for a bottom strap when using a matching Motocaddy cart bag. All these excellent, thoughtful features combine to create a passive, co-operative experience on the golf course. 

Motocaddy M3 GPS Electric Trolley Review

Motocaddy is renowned for producing some of the best electric golf trolleys on the market, so I was eager to see how its M3 GPS electric trolley performed. It sits somewhere in the middle of its extensive line-up so could act as the perfect entry point for newcomers to the trolley game seeking strategic assistance, or it could just as easily suit those looking for a premium product that comes in at a more digestible price point. As for me, I fall into the former category and was suitably impressed by what was on offer, even after the novelty of the experience had worn off.

The first thing that struck me was how compact it was when folded down. Its official dimensions are 650mm (L) x 470mm (W) x 410mm (H). In Layman's terms, it easily fits in a small boot with plenty of room to spare for a set of clubs. The wheels can be inverted or come off altogether should you need to squeeze it into an even tighter spot.

Assembly is the next obstacle and as a novice in this arena, I expected to struggle initially. However, any worries were quickly allayed and, in fact, it could hardly have been easier. Pull two latches, lift the handle up, close the latches, and it's good to go. The front wheel automatically moves into position when opening and closing too, which is handy.

From there, it's simply a case of connecting the 28V battery and strapping your clubs in. This is helped by something like the Motocaddy Dry Series Cart Bag, which allows you to take advantage of the EASILOCK system at the base. I tested it with that and my regular carry bag and didn't run into any trouble with either, thanks to the bungee straps that hold a non-Motocaddy bag in place.

A push of the middle button and you're off. There are nine speed settings, as well as a speed indicator, which makes it easy to get up and down hills or trudge through the thick stuff. It's more than enough options for all types of player and course. I never had any issues with the stability and found it was capable of handling the links terrain of Royal Troon with aplomb. It even has a USB charging port and Adjustable Distance Control, so you can set the trolley off towards the next tee up to 60 yards in five-yard increments.

Perhaps the aspect I was most impressed with, however, was the GPS system. First off, the 2.8" LCD touchscreen display was super clear, which helped, but I loved the information it showed me and the ease of use. As golfers, we all love data and stats, so even something as simple as tracking each yard you walk so you can see how far you've hit the ball on any given shot really enhances a round. 

More importantly, though, being able to plot your way round any of the 40,000 pre-loaded courses, even one you've played countless times, is invaluable. Seeing exact distances to hazards genuinely helped me make better decisions, something that's been long overdue. 

Even though the best laser rangefinders are great, this is something that sets GPS systems apart. It has been my first experience of using GPS on a golf course regularly and it's been eye-opening. Being able to move the pin position on the touch screen is also incredibly useful when you're swinging well and in the mood to attack the flag. The only minor fault I could find was the battery life. It wasn't bad by any means but I don't know if I'd be confident of doing two rounds without charging it in between.

But all in all, I was really impressed with the Motocaddy M3 GPS electric trolley, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a new on-course companion.

Golfstream Blue Electric Trolley Review 

The electric golf trolley can be one of the single most expensive purchases a golfer can make, so finding one that offers you practicality, functionality and value is key. Introducing the Golfstream Blue, the trolley that promises a practical, back-to-basics experience at a very competitive price of £469 in the UK. 

Out of the box, the Blue is extremely user-friendly. Already fully assembled and with a one-step folding system, you can have it up and running in seconds. It comes as standard with an 18-hole lithium CaddyCell LifePO4 battery which, when compared to its competitors like the PowaKaddy FX3 or Motocaddy S1 looks a bit rudimentary. It uses a fairly elementary cord as well which transported me back to my first electric trolley as a junior golfer in the late 2000s. At this price, you’d expect to see something like this, however, and this is clearly the area Golfstream has chosen to save some money on. Luckily, the battery is lightweight, charges efficiently, and comes in a decent protective carry case, so all is not lost in this department. 

The folding system is a simple one-step system, pressing a button once on the folding mechanism as the trolley collapses into a folded state. There, an in-built magnet holds the trolley in position. As impressed as I was about how quickly the chassis folds down, the magnet simply isn’t very strong at holding the Blue in its folded state. This meant I found the trolley unfolding on its own as I picked it up to move into my car. Once you know where you can and can’t pick it up from though, this becomes less of a problem. I love how quickly and easily the folding system functions and it is very similar to its competitors in that the chassis folds down onto itself with the front wheel not folding under. Sure, the most compact golf trolleys will offer you smarter, space-saving design, but you can’t look past the Blue for how quick it is to fold. 

The back-to-basics mantra is most visible in the lack of a screen on the handle. Most of the best electric golf trolleys include a basic screen showing you things like speed and battery charge. The Blue has done away with this however and features just a dial that you push in to turn on and off and turn clockwise or anti-clockwise for more and less speed respectively. I didn’t find the lack of a screen to affect my experience with the trolley and you quickly become used to the lack of a screen and quickly get an idea of the ideal walking pace with the Blue. I did miss knowing how much charge my battery had, so be sure to fully charge it at the end of each round. 

On the course, I was impressed with how efficiently the Blue ran. The motor is whisper quiet when moving around and the gentle electric hum adds to the overall premium look and feels this trolley has at its core. Golfstream has claimed that the high grip PU tires are five times more durable than normal trolley tires. While I can’t attest to this through my six weeks of testing, I can attest to the fact they provide a very smooth ride alongside the quiet but powerful motor. 

In summary, the Golfstream Blue is one of the best-value electric trolleys on the market right now. The back-to-basics mantra behind the Blue will suit a lot of golfers who simply want a trolley that does the basics to a high standard. With a premium look and feel alongside a neat folding system, it's a fuss-free and enjoyable experience from start to finish. With a two-year manufacturer warranty as standard, there are no concerns to be had to investing your money here. The performance of the Golfstream blue alongside its functionality sees it placed in our 2023 Editor's Choice.

Motocaddy M5 GPS Electric Trolley Review

Motocaddy kept us waiting but finally we got the chance to test the brand’s flagship electric trolley and it did not disappoint. This new model, one of the best electric golf trolleys on the market, has a futuristic, minimalist frame design but also boasts the cutting-edge features to match.

Take a look at our full video review below:

As part of the redesigned M-Series, the M5 GPS folds down very compactly, in fact it made our guide on the most compact golf trolleys right now. It is assisted by the ability to invert the wheels and the front wheel automatically folding underneath. The assembly process requires two latches to be undone, and while they are quite stiff, with practice the trolley can be erected in under five seconds. You can also fold the trolley away with the lithium battery in situ.

At 3.5”, the touchscreen is more than big enough to see everything on show but it is the style of the display, which closely resembles a modern-day smartphone, that enhances the clarity. It's one of the best around.

It allows Motocaddy to incorporate more nuggets information in a smaller size, like the time and battery life, while allocating more space to the headline-grabbing features – the GPS distances and birds-eye view of the green.

To be able to move the pin position on a green that replicates the actual shape rather than just a generic green is a real game-changer. Even if you don’t know exactly where the pin is, having a more specific distance means you’re more likely to select the appropriate club and avoid hazards.

Moving the pin position is simple - just tap the screen once, even with your gloved hand, but you’re better off clicking away then back to your preferred spot if you want to make micro adjustments rather than dragging your finger along the screen.

You also have access to hazard information, showing you the distance to reach hazards in play for your next shot. There are 20 different acronyms in all and while most are self-explanatory (for example LFB = Left Fairway Bunker), a quick read of the instruction manual is required for some of the more obscure ones you may encounter (MFWC = Middle Fairway Water Carry). It’s worth it to find out that any that end with the letter C are to carry the hazard in question, which provides that extra layer of detail useful when choosing a club.

From the home screen, measuring shot distances and inputting your score as you go is also a seamless process. If you want to receive notifications of texts or missed calls or updates from Whatsapp or Facebook, you have to pair the trolley with your smartphone's free Motocaddy app via bluetooth. The process takes just under a minute and you only need to do this the once as it automatically connects afterwards.

You might think that this array of features will drain the battery life. But on the contrary, starting on a full charge our battery still had well over half left after each round, albeit on a relatively flat course.

You don’t need to worry about the trolley becoming obsolete too soon either, as OTA (Over The Air) updates can be done quickly using a WiFi connection to update firmware, fix system bugs or update course information.

A new addition in 2021 was the cellular capability, which via Motocaddy’s Performance Plan subscription, delivers access to more advanced course mapping, real-time updates and performance tracking data directly from trolley’s screen and via the Motocaddy app. 

It takes course detail to a whole new level with full hole mapping, depictions of greenside hazards and detailed stats, which is really useful when planning strategy and analyzing your play.

If you want more buying advice on trolleys and carts, then make sure you also have a read of our guides on the best golf carts, or best push carts if you would rather save yourself some money compared to the premium electric designs. 

Zero Friction Wheel Pro Pushcart Bag Review

About a month ago, I took a plane trip to the East Coast. One of the golf courses I played was a muni. The course was relatively flat, and it was a perfect day, so I decided to walk. But I didn't want to carry my clubs, so I paid $7 to rent a pull/push cart. Big mistake. It was old, rickety, and my clubs fell off of it twice. At home, I have a nice Sun Mountain push cart, but I couldn't take that with me on a plane. But what if there was a golf bag that already had wheels and a handle, and you could fit all of it in a golf travel bag?

Well, there is. It's called the (The Original) Wheel Pro Pushcart Bag from Zero Friction. It weighs less than 10 pounds with the wheels, and all of it will fit in most travel covers. It was developed by John Lacono, CEO and founder of Zero Friction. Best of all, it shares a lot of features - namely great storage, easy access, and lightweight - with the Zero Friction Stand Bag. Lacono said he had been "noodling" on this idea for about six years before he brought it to market recently. 

The Wheel Pro is a three-way bag, designed to be pushed, carried or used on a golf cart. And it does indeed fulfill all those categories. But first, an explanation on how it works. Without the wheels, it's an ordinary stand bag, except that it has a built-in handle that retracts and extends. It's certainly light enough to carry (around 5 pounds without the wheels), but it only has a single strap. 

The second option is to use it on a powered cart, and the Wheel Pro is a great fit for that, sans wheels. It has seven pockets to store just about anything you need - apparel, personal items, sunscreen, extra gloves and towels, and lots of room for golf balls and your rangefinder. It also has a 14-way divider (which is different from the Zero Friction stand bag). And there's even a see-through pouch in the front of the bag for your cell phone, although I found it a bit small for my iPhone 12 and its protective cover. 

The third option is the real selling point of the bag - use it as a push cart bag. To save on weight and space, it boasts a simple design. The two 11-inch wheels easily click into place in the wheel well on the bottom when you want to use it as a push cart. A quick release allows you to take them out just as fast, to be stored in a separate, included bag. And the molded handle can easily be extended to three different positions depending on your preference. But unlike regular push carts, it's imperative that you use both hands on the Wheel Pro to give you more control. Finally, when you get to your ball or arrive near the green, you simply tilt it away from you, and the stand mechanism pops the legs out so it can rest while you go hit your shot. There's also a holder for an extended umbrella at the top of the bag, so you can get a little protection from the sun or the rain while you walk. 

A two-wheel design, however, means it's not as stable as a bag with a cart that has three wheels or four wheels, so it is a little more work. In other words, you do have to support the weight of the bag while you're pushing, or you have to be really good at balancing the weight over the two wheels. Going over hills also could be a little tricky. And the more you weigh the bag down, the more effort it takes to get around the course as a push cart. So it's best, when used as a carry bag or push cart bag, that you keep it as light as possible.

The bottom line is I think the concept is brilliant, but it could use some tweaking. If Zero Friction could incorporate a third wheel somehow, it would be much easier to use as a push cart. As it is, if you only wanted to use it occasionally as a push cart, it would fulfill that need, especially if you keep it light and you're traveling with it. But golfers who like to use a push cart for the majority of their rounds - especially for local rounds - would be better off with a separate push cart that will be easier to maneuver on the golf course. 

MGI Zip Navigator Remote Electric Trolley Review

Australian-based electric trolley manufacturer MGI is renowned around the world for its range of electric trolleys and the Zip Navigator is the flagship model in its line up.

As remote control golf trolleys go, the Zip Navigator is a pretty complete package and provides a highly enjoyable, stress-free user experience that provides golfers with the ideal companion on the course.

Whether you have used a remote trolley before or not, the first thing it needs to be is incredibly stable. The Zip Navigator excels in this category and we quickly grew confident that, whatever part of the golf course we sent it scurrying across, we’d arrive next to our ball with our trolley and bag waiting.

The excellent stability is in part thanks to the rear 4th wheel which keeps the trolley from tipping backwards if it goes up a steep incline. It also features downhill speed control - a feature that stops it going too quickly down steep hills - which adds to the confident stability of the trolley.

The hands-free remote is ergonomic and the trolley responds rapidly when you ask it to go faster, turn or stop altogether. The remote is best stored in your pocket while you play, and the ‘lock’ button stops any buttons being unwillingly pressed while the remote is in your pocket - a vital feature we only fully utilized once the trolley had begun trundling toward the next tee box while we were still on the putting green.

The T-Bar handle has a humble but useful display on it, showing speed, battery charge and how many yards have been covered. It’s not flashy, but it does the job. The trolley can also be controlled from the T-Bar if you don’t want to use the remote, but we found this a bit awkward so we recommend using the excellent remote system most, if not all, of the time.

The trolley uses a high powered ‘click & go’ 24v lithium battery and it certainly packs a punch. At top speed the trolley can really shift, but it is also as comfortable following you at a steady walking pace. As for storing and folding the trolley, it weighs just under 16kg which we found slightly cumbersome, especially when taking it in and out of the car. However, this is expected for a trolley like this with dual motors and its competitors weigh in very similarly. However if you want a more compact model, read our guide on the most compact golf trolleys.

MGI have cleverly designed the Zip Navigator to fold 25% smaller than other models and, with the rear wheels inverted, it comfortably fits into the boot of a car and has a small footprint to store in a garage. It also folds down with one smooth motion, meaning very little fuss when assembling it in the car park. Aesthetically, we loved how clean and understated it is and the color scheme allows a bag of any color to smartly match it.

Overall, the MGI Zip Navigator presents an impressive overall package for the golfer looking for a remote electric trolley to accompany them on course. It does the essentials of a remote trolley to an exemplary standard while adding a few nice features like including an umbrella holder and GPS holder as standard, as well as being generally very fun to use.

If you want more golf trolley advice, why not take a look at our guides on the best golf push trolleys or best push carts. 

I’ve used this trolley an awful lot over a couple of months, and, despite one or two minor niggles, my overall impression is very favourable. It certainly boasts enough features to stand up well in the company of some of the best golf push trolleys on the market

The upper assembly clip works really well and I very quickly found my ideal handle height for maximum ease and comfort. The lower assembly has proved a little more troublesome to master, but once you’re there, the whole thing feels really sturdy and looks the part too.

The wheels are free-rolling and easy to attach and detach pre- and post-round, and when you remove them afterwards, the trolley takes up minimal space in the car boot, although a bag to put potentially muddy wheels in wouldn’t be a bad idea. On trips, it has revolutionised how much luggage I’ve been able to get hidden away in a relatively small car boot now, which would have had to sit on the back seat previously. In this regard, it would hold its own in any list of the most compact golf trolleys.

Given its name, one of the key attractions of this trolley is the swivelling front wheel that can be turned on or off via the switch above it. I'm not going to lie – I preferred it turned off just as we did when we had the option on one of the kids’ pushchairs many years ago as it seemed to give it free rein to occasionally go off in random directions if it hit a stone or bump. For other golfers, this may well be the best thing since sliced bread!

One thing I absolutely loved, and have never had before on a trolley I’ve owned, was the brolly holder, even though they’ve been around for many years. Not having to constantly handle the brolly made playing in the rain so much easier, with the glove far more likely to remain dry for longer. Admittedly, it perhaps looked a little flimsy, but after playing several rounds in the wind and rain in the Highlands and elsewhere, it actually held up well even on rough terrain where it was bouncing around a fair bit.

The final feature to mention is the brake, which is easy to apply and perhaps a little trickier to release in its position by the left wheel.

It might perhaps have been better to position this by the right wheel for the majority of right-footed golfers, but again, I have to confess, it’s not something I use that often, preferring to simply try and set the trolley in a non-moving position on any slope.

Ram Golf is a brand that dates back to the 1940s, and it’s made something of a comeback in recent years with a whole line of affordable products, from woods and irons, to shoes and clothing. In fact, we've been very impressed with the Ram FX77 irons - for us, one of the best value irons on the market. Its extensive range of equipment also boasts a couple of trolleys: the 3 wheel Ram Golf X-Pro rangefinder (RRP £139.99), and this FX 4 wheel golf trolley (RRP £159.99).

Up until very recently, I used to prefer carrying my golf clubs. I have always been of the opinion that most push/pull trolleys look on the cumbersome side, which has put me off using one – but today’s best golf push trolleys and, of course, the best electric golf trolleys, offer a smooth ride and look a lot sleeker. After trialling another push trolley during the summer, I was won over by how much fresher I felt towards the end of the round. Now, having tested the Ram Golf Deluxe FX 4 Wheel golf trolley, I’ve been fully converted. There are perhaps sleeker models on the market, but this trolley – which is available in black/silver (pictured), black/blue, and black/green – is very functional.

I’m not the most patient when it comes to DIY and anything that involves a diagram, so I was hoping that erecting this trolley would be easy – and it was straightforward enough. You’re required to attach the four wheels, which is easy, and after one or two attempts at erecting it and folding it down, I soon got the hang of how to assemble it with speed.

With four wheels, this model provides really good stability – at no point have I had to worry about it tipping over. When you’re negotiating corners, however, it does need a bit of encouragement in order to turn, more so than most three-wheelers I have tried. It’s simple enough to apply a bit of pressure to the handle to lift the wheels, but this requires the use of both hands to shift direction. It just means you have to do a bit more ‘work’ at times.

This is not going to stop me from using it, and there are plenty of features to like. The console includes a bottle holder, ball marker slot, scorecard/pencil holder, tee holes, and an opening compartment for balls and other accessories. There’s also a built in umbrella holder that’s easy to attach. You will need to fiddle around a bit to find the perfect height for your handle, but this is also fairly straightforward.

Attaching your golf bag is also really simple. The elastic bag straps with quick release hooks makes slotting your cart/carry bag in place a simple and speedy procedure. Once in place, you should find that your bag stays really secure for the duration of your round.

The quick release folding mechanism is another feature that ticks a big box. This trolley folds up in seconds to 17" wide, 27" long and 14" high with the press of a single button. It comes with a bag (pictured) and can be stored away with the wheels on so long as you wrap the bag around carefully and don’t be too aggressive with the zip. When folded down, I still have enough room for my clubs in the boot. To judge how much space you'd have in your boot, the car above is an Audi Q3. It's where my Ram Golf Deluxe FX 4 wheel trolley will be spending a fair amount of time, apart from when it comes out for a clean.

PowaKaddy Micra Push Cart Review

PowaKaddy doesn’t upgrade its push cart options all too frequently, but when it does it certainly captures your attention. In addition to the Twinline 5 and DLX Lite FF there’s the all-new Micra, which in my opinion is the standout model from the trio thanks to its compact-folding frame, super-stable ride and sheer number of features. With a top of the market price tag attached, I went to test the Micra over a number of rounds to see if it warrants the money and can be talked about as one of the best push carts of the year and features in apart of our 2023 Editor's Choice.                 

Many golfers who use a push cart are seeking simplicity and a model that isn’t going to create a headache when it comes to getting all your gear in the car. Thankfully, the volume of the PowaKaddy Micra is impressively compact – perfect if you need that extra room wherever it will be stored. It is folded down with two mechanisms, one moving the handle down and the other tucking the front wheel under the chassis. By pushing the two ends together, the Micra simply folds up into a convenient shape. When fully folded, it's markedly similar to its direct competitor, the Motocaddy Cube. It's easily one of the most compact golf carts on the market and it's super lightweight too, making transporting the Micra easy. 

Once assembled, if you own a matching PowaKaddy cart bag, you can benefit from the Key Lock base system that will prevent it from twisting as you traverse the course. The soft-touch ergonomic handle can be adjusted to any height and doesn't limit you to certain settings as some models do. The height can also be easily adjusted during your round which is another helpful feature.                   

Pushing the cart across fairways, rough or paths is effortless and the ride the Micra offered my clubs feels noticeably smooth. The Micra is clearly robust and well made, which gives you the confidence to tackle the steepest of slopes – assisted by a foot-operated parking brake for when you’re taking your shots.  The footbrake is really well positioned behind the left wheel and - sporting a bright yellow paint job - it's impossible to miss. It also makes a 'click' sound whenever you engage it, letting you audibly know it's on rather than having to guess when you let it go on a hill. It's the attention to detail in areas like this that certainly made the Micra stand out in my testing.               

The practicality doesn’t stop there, though. Many golfers prefer using a push cart as they often offer a lot of storage in the handle that the best electric golf carts simply don't. The multi-feature handle console in the Micra is no different and provides ample storage for much of your paraphernalia, including a dedicated mobile phone storage area, a scorecard holder, a pen/pencil holder and storage for your balls and tees. The dedicated phone holder is unique to the Micra and I'm yet to see another model with anything quite like it. With the growth of golf apps and GPS tracking on our phone, it's great to see a brand recognise the importance of having a mobile on course. While the storage areas on the likes of the Bag Boy Nitron and Sun Mountain Speed Cart V1R  are also impressive, the Micra just edges it for me. 

My only criticism here is that the translucent lid that covers the storage is rather prone to marks and looked slightly tired after only a couple of rounds. However, as a predominant electric trolley user, I found having this amount of storage at my fingertips incredibly useful and it's certainly something to think about when deciding between a push or electric model. 

The Micra is absolutely one of the stand out push cart models currently on the market and I think it really looks the part too. In the black colorway, the flashes of yellow really pop out and the sporty wheels really look at home. If you're after a feature-packed, reliable and compact push cart, the Micra has to be on your shortlist. 

Motocaddy M-Tech GPS Electric Trolley Review

The M-Tech is an M-Series trolley, so it comes with the things golfers love about this range - namely the compact folding, easy-to-assemble frame that has proven to be robust and reliable. The M-Tech comes in near the top of the price pyramid and as a result boasts lots of premium touches and features to provide a more elegant looking and feeling trolley experience. As you can imagine, we were eager to put it to the test and after 18-holes we came to the conclusion that Motocaddy really has done an excellent job with the M-Tech.

Starting at the top, you’ll notice the handles on the trolley are hand-stitched leather grips that look superb and feel great to the touch. Working your way down the trolley, you’ll notice various pieces of chrome detailing on the wheels, levers and joints of the cart. They combine well with the carbon fiber aesthetics that are dotted around the M-Tech, which give this trolley a refined look.

The show-stopping feature on this cart is its lithium battery, which is also coated in a carbon fiber shell and is compact compared to many other batteries on the market. When picking it up, you’ll notice how light it is and see that it also features the number ‘36+’ written on its case. That shows it has the ability to go 36 holes, which is reassuring if you like to get in two rounds in a day or often forget to charge it before your next round. 

While we’re on the subject of its power, the M-Tech’s 28-volt electronics provide an effortless feel and a very smooth ride. It's powerful when it needs to be and it's also very quiet. Almost silent, in fact, which was another great feature about this trolley.

In terms of grip, the trolley comes with a set of standard all-terrain Motocaddy wheels that compliments its style well but also provides excellent traction against the terrain when pushing uphill. Another cool feature the M-Tech boasts is its Downhill Control function, which worked perfectly on steep slopes preventing the trolley from rolling away from us. That means players no longer have to stretch their arms or run after their trolley to pull it back towards them when traversing undulating terrains.

The M-Tech GPS also raises the bar in a few other ways as well. The standout innovation is its cellular capability which takes fast, accurate GPS to another level with access to more advanced course mapping, real-time updates and performance tracking data directly from the trolley display screen.

Available through an annual subscription package, this advancement unlocks full hole mapping, depiction of greenside hazards, scoring statistics and a round summary that uploads onto the Motocaddy app to allow golfers to analyse their performance. 

Of course this GPS hole mapping is visible on the 3.5” LCD touchscreen and if you are worried about how large it is; the trolley will fold down compactly for more convenient storage at home and when in transit to the course.

Motocaddy's Easilock bag-to-trolley connection system is also in play here, which your Motocaddy bag can be fixed into for a snug and secure ride removing the need for a lower strap. The trolley is very simple to fold down and we liked the function that allows you to fold it down with the battery in place and then charge it while folded.

While this is one of the best electric trolleys, available, it is also one of the more expensive offerings on the market and will set you back around $1,400. If you are savvy and do a bit of shopping around, you may find it for cheaper, or you could opt to spend your money on one of the less expensive M-Series trolleys like the excellent M5 GPS.

But overall, the M-Tech really does stand out from most other trolleys. Its 36+ battery, premium styling and golfer-friendly functions enhance your experience. It's not going to be for everyone, and some may expect for features for the price, but if you try it out we think you'll be impressed.

Sun Mountain 2022 Speed Cart V1R Push Cart Review

Sun Mountain released the first iteration of its Speed Cart in 1999 and the revolutionary product forever changed the push cart market. To put the impact that the Speed Cart has had into perspective, probably the closest comparison you can find across any other golf category in terms of innovation, market domination, and longevity would be the Titleist Pro V1 golf ball, which was first introduced a year after the Speed Cart.

The Speed Cart and the Pro V1 not only dramatically altered the landscape in their respective markets, they left their competition playing from way behind in the years that followed their introductions. To be fair, others have closed that gap in recent years, which has been good for golfers in terms of the number of great options they now have. But make no mistake about it, the Speed Cart and the Pro V1 have set the bar for the better part of two decades.

The latest version of the Sun Mountain Speed Cart is the V1R, which was released in January of this year. I recently had the chance to test the newest Speed Cart and admittedly did so with the highest of expectations given the product line’s storied history and reputation, as well as the positive, albeit limited, experiences I’ve had with previous Sun Mountain Speed Carts. Did the V1R deliver the performance I expected? It did … and then some.

Initially, however, I did have a few minor concerns. Upon unboxing the Speed Cart V1R, I was surprised by its ample weight, which further research revealed to be just under 18 pounds, and its overall size when folded. There are certainly lighter and more compact golf carts available. That said, you’re also not going to play golf with any push cart in its folded position.

On the flip side, the V1R was incredibly easy to set up for play and to put away after rounds, and I say that as someone who’s mechanically challenged. There are two simple steps involved, the first related to the cart’s handle and the second to the front tire, both of which can be adjusted or released through the use of knobs that tighten and untighten those components.

Once the V1R was set and up and ready for play, it was as if a magic trick had taken place. The weight that had concerned me when I first took the cart out of the box was gone and it felt as light as a feather as I wheeled it around my driveway to get a feel for it. From there it was off to Atlanta National Golf Club for the first of several testing sessions, each of which was conducted using a Callaway Hyperlite stand bag. And it was on the course where the V1R flexed its muscles. 

First and foremost, my golf bag was easy to put on the cart and the upper and lower leg brackets did an exceptional job of keeping the bag secure during play. I expected some inevitable twisting as I navigated the sometimes hilly, uneven terrain at Atlanta National but my golf bag stayed firmly in place throughout each round of testing.

Beyond that, I was legitimately shocked by how little effort was required on my part to move the V1R across the golf course even with the bag in place. Certainly walking up hills was more taxing than going downhill or walking on flat parts of the course. But given the actual weight of the cart, as well as the weight of the golf bag and its contents, the V1R was a joy to navigate and left me wondering why anyone would actually still carry their golf bag.

The stability provided by the V1R during play was another standout feature. While the cart “feels” light as you walk, it doesn’t bounce around during use. Its three-wheel design seemingly hugged the turf, gliding over whatever conditions it encountered. The V1R also exuded a high level of quality in its construction, which wasn’t a surprise. Sun Mountain Speed Carts have long been praised for their durability, and my testing left me with little doubt that the V1R would not only make walking more enjoyable but also prove to be a great investment.

While its performance is what sets the V1R apart, it also comes with some nice features. There’s a mesh basket positioned below the handle that can be used for headcovers or golf balls, and there’s also a storage tray that’s a great spot for a scorecard, phone, or wallet. The V1R also comes with a drink holder and an attachable umbrella holder, and there are 10 color options available. I tested the V1R in the Steel/Platinum colorway, which was subtle yet stylish, but there are more vibrant choices available as well.

In summary, the Speed Cart V1R is an exceptional product and a continuation of what has simply been an incredible franchise for Sun Mountain. The V1R also features a highly competitive price point in its category, as it retails for $269.99. As mentioned earlier, there are more great push cart options available than ever before as they continue to grow in popularity, especially in the United States. But the Speed Cart remains the gold standard in the category and should be a serious contender for anyone who’s in the market for a push cart.

The ClicGear 4.0 3-Wheel Push Golf Cart is the latest in the company’s popular model that first launched in 2006. Since then several upgrades have been made to the original design to make it even better and compete with the best push carts on the market. Tested over multiple rounds, here’s a review and video that will help you to decide if this trolley is the one to help you to move seamlessly from hole to hole.

Whilst this ClicGear model is promoted as weighing in at only 8.45kg, compared with other push and electric carts, it felt slightly on the heavy side when folded. However, it is very compact and doesn’t take up too much space in your car boot.

It did take me a good while to get the knack of how to open and close this cart and I highly recommend watching the instruction video before heading to the golf course. It’s not a simple two-click process, the tricky bit is rotating the front wheel into the correct place, but like anything, once you know how, it’s easy!

The ClicGear 4.0 stands out from the crowd due to its overall size, you get a lot of cart for your money. The frame, made of aircraft grade aluminium, is incredibly robust and it was very easy to load and secure my golf bag on the cart, which on this occasion was a BIG MAX Dri Lite Tour Cart bag on test. 

If you use a stand bag, the lower saddle has been modified to move the lower bag support up and away from the front wheel. This works with the upper saddle to allow better clearance between the bottom of some stand bags when they are placed on the trolley.

My favourite feature is the silicone strap system, as compared with traditional elastic style straps, these are far gentler to use, plus they performed well too, keeping the golf bag firmly in place. You might want to coordinate the frame color with your bag as it’s also available in yellow, black, silver, soft teal, or army brown.

In front of the handle is a storage console with built-in holders for golf balls, a pencil and tees, so it's great that you’ve got everything at your fingertips. There is also a storage net, which has been made larger as part of this model’s upgrade and I found this really handy for quick access to a drink bottle. It’s worth mentioning that this trolley does come with a bottle holder and an umbrella mount and it’s possible to add other Clicgear accessories like a GPS holder and a seat.

Despite its super sturdy look and feel, the Clicgear 4.0 is effortless to manoeuvre and it only needed a gentle push when going uphill! The wheels roll smoothly and quietly and it has an easy brake lever so there’s no chance of it setting off of its own accord.  Overall, this model is a well-performing push cart that's packed with additional features, although some golfers might prefer a cart that is less hefty looking. 

Eze Glide Smart Fold Push Trolley Review

The Eze Glide Smart Fold Trolley instantly becomes one of the best push carts we've tested this year in terms of value. We found it to be easily manoeuvrable about the course it could be easily pushed one handed around corners and up hills. This trolley boasts a broad scorecard holder, dry space for valuables and equipment, an umbrella holder and two wheel covers as standard, which kept our car tidy and clean when mud gathered on the trolley.

Thanks to the 7.2kg lightweight durable aluminium frame it felt easy lifting in and out of the car, perhaps also one of the reasons it literally “glides” along the course. We cannot emphasise enough how manoeuvrable this is. The red footbrake jumps out at you so you aren’t hunting for it for too long, with an easy push down and pull up with the toe of your shoe you can stop and go quickly when you need to. We loved the adjustable handle which means we could customise the height of the trolley and made for a much more comfortable pushing position.

The equal adjustable bag brackets really passed our test with flying colors. This trolley houses a slender carry bag just as well as a more hefty tour bag. The arms fold around the bag and the elasticated bungees secure it in place with no wiggling about. This makes for an extremely versatile bit of kit and the fact it sinks down into a neat package (31" x 16" x 15.6”) so it doesn’t take up room in your car or your cupboard at home. 

It's also a stylish design, the white is especially eye catching, up there with the new PowaKaddy DLX Lite FF model in terms of looks, and the finish is very durable (it comes with a one year warranty). A huge benefit is the saving you'll make not charging up batteries - this feels almost as easy as using an electric trolley. We think once you’ve experienced the Eze Glide you are likely not to go back to a battery-powered trolley, though if you need maximum assistance then do check out our guide on the best electric trolleys for information on the latest models.

PowaKaddy DLX Lite FF Push Cart Review

As far as push carts go, this is undoubtedly the best on the market currently. PowaKaddy has thought about everything in this sophisticated design from the functional, ergonomic handle that adjusts to different heights, to the perfectly positioned scorecard holder where, along with keeping your card dry, you can also keep a couple of spare balls - very handy if you need to play a provisional or three off the tee as we did on the day we took the trolley for a test run at Essendon CC.

Pencil and tee peg holders are ideally placed alongside, which saves you from having to carry these in your pockets. There's also a drinks holder at your finger tips and we'd highly recommend that you invest in the PowaKaddy umbrella holder attachment  to ensure that all your gear stays dry. 

Aside from the excellent lightweight handling (this trolley is really easy to push, even when loaded with a heavy trolley bag on board, held in place with strong straps) the stand-out feature in our opinion has to be the clever folding system. In a few simple clicks the DLX Lite FF folds down nearly as flat as a pancake - and fast too. The wheels cleverly twist inward to give you the ultimate in space-saving storage - perfect for squeezing into the smallest car boot or even on the parcel shelf or storing in a locker at your golf club if you're lucky enough to have one. It's a different concept to the popular Motocaddy Cube Push Cart, but one that is equally time and space saving. 

The dual parking brakes for the front and rear wheels work very effectively to hold the trolley in a stable position when you stop to play your shot. The wide wheel base provides a stable ride for your bag and clubs and the lightweight frame and adjustable handle height combine to make this seem easy to push up steep hills. 

Motocaddy S1 2022 Electric Trolley Review

First introduced in 2006, the S1 trolley from Motocaddy has been a huge hit for golfers across the world. For 2022, Motocaddy has created one of the most user friendly golf trolleys on the market right now whilst redefining the features on offer in an entry-level trolley.

While we’re familiar with the S1 moniker, there is plenty of new technology to get excited about in the Motocaddy S1. Introduced in this model is Motocaddy’s simplest ever 1-step folding system whereby one latch opens and folds the entire chassis. Folded down, the S1 boasts one of the most compact footprints that make storage in a car boot a breeze. This is bolstered by the invertible, ambidextrous rear wheels which save a surprising amount of space when you’re looking to transport and store the S1 after you’ve played. 

One of the stand out new features on the Motocaddy S1 is the ‘Click ‘N’ Connect’ battery that is situated toward the rear of the chassis. The cable free connectivity makes attaching the battery to the chassis very simple. Another great feature of the S1 is that you can charge the battery without having to remove it from the chassis. This truly unique design feature means you’ll never forget your battery again as, in theory, it’ll never need to be detached from the chassis. 

When the S1 folds up, it automatically disconnects the battery allowing for easy access to the charging point - it really is that simple. It’s small quality-of-life upgrades like this that help entry-level models stand out in the marketplace. One issue we did find was that the S1 can't stand up vertically on its own. This meant we had to store it flat on it wheels which takes up a little more space than ideal. Hopefully this can be amended with any future updates to the S series of trolleys.

Also worth noting is Motocaddy's EasiLock system that works brilliantly alongside any Motocaddy bag. The bag locks into the bottom of the chassis with absolutely no need for a strap - another quality of life upgrade that makes the S1 as fuss free as possible. 

It feels like the engineers and designers at Motocaddy have really thought about the user experience with the S1 and it is the minor details that go a long way to making this a great electric trolley. Add to all of this the whisper-quiet motor, a USB charging point and a bright LCD screen and, for us, the S1 presents the most compelling entry-level package of 2022. If you play lots of hilly courses, there’s the option of the S1 DHC (£649.99), which adds Automatic Downhill Control, all terrain DHC wheels and an electronic parking brake to its already impressive feature list.

Motocaddy M7 GPS Electric Trolley Review

The popularity of remote golf trolleys has been a clear trend for 2023, with many of the industry leaders bringing out new remote models this year. This includes Motocaddy, which has now added GPS functionality to its popular M7 Remote model to birth the Motocaddy M7 GPS - pretty much the complete package when it comes to electric golf trolleys. I had used and really enjoyed the M7 Remote previously, so I was excited to see what had changed now Motocaddy has added its GPS system to the handle.

In theory, the M7 GPS is the M7 Remote I tested last year with Motocaddy's well-established GPS system now embedded into the handle. This is indeed the case with the chassis and GPS matching that I have tested in the M7 Remote and other Motocaddy GPS models in the past. Indeed, the GPS is the same system used on the Motocaddy M3 GPS, M5 GPS and new S5 GPS so the familiarity and high quality were immediately present when I revved up the M7 GPS on the golf course. For me, the Motocaddy GPS system is the market leader that is embedded into trolley handles. As standard on the 3.5" touchscreen, the device provides front, middle and back distances to the green, dynamic green view with drag & drop pin placement, yardages to hazards, shot distance tracking and scorecard. It's a very comprehensive list of features that, as standard, really enhance your ability to play. The screen is high quality and really responsive and feels akin to the leading smartphones we use every day. The high quality build and technology sees the M7 GPS feature in our 2023 Editor's Choice.

With the M7 GPS, you can also enjoy a free trial of Motocaddy's Performance Plan, which adds even more features to the GPS including a full hole view, performance tracking statistics, a more detailed green view, automatic course updates via cellular connectivity and automatic firmware updates too. After the free trial ends, you can resubscribe for £49.99 ($69.99) per year to enjoy the added features. To be perfectly honest, you'll only really want to Performance Plan to add full hole view and the more detailed green view, but it's a seriously valuable investment in my opinion. Yes, it's frustrating to be charged for an extra subscription after you've already forked out for a new trolley, but trust the fact that it really enhances the overall use of the GPS and does make it stand out from its competitors. Of course, the Performance Plan is totally optional, so if you don't want to pay the yearly subscription for the plan, after your 12-month free trial, you can continue to use the comprehensive features the trolley arrives with as standard. 

The remote functionality is seamless. The remote is compact and ergonomic while the responsiveness of the trolley is impressive too. It comes as standard with Down Hill Control (DHC) which means the trolley will maintain a steady speed when traversing a downhill gradient, and this gives you all the confidence to send it chasing for your ball down any terrain. For sure, the Stewart Apex has the market-leading technology when it comes to DHC, but the Motocaddy technology underneath the hood of the M7 GPS means you always feel in total control. 

Being part of the brand's 'M' Series means the M7 GPS is a compact folding model that is incredibly user-friendly. It's the same system I used on the M5 GPS and it's a real space-saver when it comes to storage. The front wheels fold under the chassis, the rear wheels can be inverted to save extra space and it even comes with a very convenient stand that allows the trolley to be stood up for easier storage at home or in your car. My only qualm is that the anti-tip rear wheel has to be removed manually and placed in a separate section of storage on the side of the main chassis. It's not a major problem, but I can foresee myself at some point misplacing it, forgetting it or leaving it in my car boot after I've assembled it. Put that down to my clumsiness, but I think something like that should be integrated into the chassis. 

Indeed, the anti-tip rear wheel is integrated into the PowaKaddy RX1 GPS, Stewart Apex and MGI Zip Navigator. The integration feels more premium and is just one less thing to think about, which is all important when assembling trolleys in and out of the car. Life without the anti-tip wheels makes the remote functionality of the trolley impossible to use properly, so don't forget to double-check you've put it on when assembling! 

The 14.9kg chassis is no heavier than its competitors and when you account for the fact all remote trolleys require dual motors, more powerful batteries and sturdier chassis, no one can expect any remote golf trolley to be very lightweight. Another slight gripe I had - and you could say this is me being picky - is the fact the battery comes with a wired connection. Now that we've seen slimline, wireless batteries from the likes of PowaKaddy and Stewart, it feels like the technology has moved on from wires on trolley batteries. Motocaddy has wireless battery technology in its 2022 S1 trolley and S5 GPS models, so I was surprised to see it not used here. I'm certainly hoping to see this integrated into a future update of the M7 GPS. 

All being said, the M7 GPS is one of the most complete electric trolley experiences you are likely to enjoy. My few grievances don't take away from an altogether fulfilling experience from a trolley that features class-leading GPS, a thoughtfully designed folding system and a reliable remote system. As you might have gathered, the stand-out feature is without a doubt the GPS, so if this feature is top of your shopping list, I'd look no further than the M7 GPS. 

Kaddey Switch Trolley Review

Watch the Kaddey Switch in action and discover why it features in Editor's Choice 2022

Truly one of the most unique trolley designs ever brought to the market, the Kaddey Switch combines European design flare and practicality to create one of the most user friendly push trolleys on the market, that earns a place in our 2023 Editor's Choice.

The Kaddey Switch is designed to be permanently attached to any golf bag, making assembly on arrival at the golf course as quick and seamless as possible. This design also means the trolley takes up minimal space and can be easily stored in even the smallest space or car boot. 

From taking the Kaddey Switch out of the boot to having a fully assembled trolley takes a few seconds and a few moving parts. Once the XL wheels have been attached either side, you’re good to go! The wheels come in a convenient carry bag to keep them organised as well as keep dirt out of your car. 

Using the two large wheels on either side, which simply slot into the side of the chassis, the Kaddey Switch can either be pulled or pushed along the ground - it’s all about your preference. The beauty of the design is that you can easily and quickly switch between pushing or pulling depending on the gradient you’re facing. For example, downhill we preferred to have the Kaddey in front of us while it was easier to pull uphill. The centre console has a good amount of storage and is made using sturdy, tactile and premium materials that add to the overall appeal of the trolley. The console also has a pencil sharpener, which is a brilliant touch of detail! 

One final touch that sums up how thoughtfully the Kaddey Switch has been designed is that you can record your own golf swing. Using the elasticated phone straps on the centre console and positioning the handle closer to the ground, you’ve got your own cameraperson to hand to record your swings - a thoughtful added touch! 

It’s a truly unique system and one that is all the more beautiful thanks to the clean, architectural Dutch design and strong aluminium frame. Available in two chassis colours (black or white), you can also choose from nine different wheel cap colours to make your Kaddey Switch your own. 

PowaKaddy FX3 Electric Trolley Review

Being a new golfer, I soon realised why everyone I was playing with had one of the best electric golf trolleys. It saves a lot of energy and feels like the amateurs version of a caddie! 

I started playing in February 2022 when it was carry bags only on the course and I started by doing 5-holes, then 9, then 12 and then 18. By the time I got all the way around I was quite tired and decided to invest in one of the best push trolleys as an inexpensive investment. 

After using that for a number of months, I was then gifted an electric trolley from a golfing friend who wasn’t feeling the greens anymore - golf is often a game of hand-me-downs.. It was an old PowaKaddy model with a pretty hefty battery, but it did move on its own and changed my world. I realised why when playing competitions people with push trolleys would rent electric ones, it really does save your energy for playing!

Inevitably, the older trolley started dying around six holes into the round and, due to the heaviness of a pre-lithium battery, it was even more hard work to push it than carrying it. Enter the new PowaKaddy FX3. Have I known love like this? Not on the golf course at least. 

This model is at the entry level of the range and that is reflected in the price in comparison to other trolleys. If you are looking for all the bells and whistles, this might not be for you, but for beginners and newer golfers it does enough that it’s not distracting , like having a remote trolley , but it does really take a load off. 

From the 36 hole battery I was testing, I squeezed two and a half rounds, so huge kudos to the very lightweight and easy to use Plug'n'Play 30-volt Max battery. The one time I did forget to charge it, and ended up pushing it a bit, it was fairly light and it has a super smooth roll, so for those who are very forgetful the FX3 still has your back. 

I am something of a Mary Poppins on the golf course, and my golf bag always has lots of things in it so it’s a good job that the PowaKaddy Premium Tech cart bag came loaded has nine pockets, including two dri-lock zips for valuables, great for the constant rain we’ve been having. On the couple of days it has been dry and warm, the cool compartment kept my sandwiches (and prosecco) cool. 

The bag features PowaKaddy’s new Mag-Lok attachment allowing PowaKaddy Cart Bags to lock onto all compatible PowaKaddy electric trolleys without the need for a lower strap. I must confess I don’t love this and I feel the bag twist a little. BUT, that might be because of the millions of things in my bag.

PowaKaddy also offers many accessories to pimp your trolley. I got the essential umbrella one and one for my phone. I’m looking at buying the seat to help rest my legs through any slow play. I also got the carry bag to protect my boot. Handily the one-click fold down system makes this easy to get into the boot, so one of the most compact electric golf trolleys, but I'm not the super angelic kind that fully cleans my trolley after each game!

The 2.3'' full-colour widescreen display screen on this trolley is entry level, it only shows the speed it’s going and the battery, you can see when it's paused. Which is pretty much all you’ll need. I was impressed with how bright and easy to read it was, even in bright light. It clearly shows your speed, whether the trolley is on or off as well as battery life. I've noticed a pleasing change in the operating dial in that it is much more ergonomic than in Powakaddy designs of the past. It feels more tactile when you use it, with the hard plastics replaced with a softer rubber around the dial pictured in yellow above. 

Overall this is pretty much the complete package when it comes to a simple, entry level electric trolley. Sure, it would've been nice if it has a few more features, but they are available elsewhere in the Powakaddy range in the shape of the FX5, FX7 GPS and the all-new, compact CT8 GPS. 

If you're after a simple, effective and reliable way to transport your golf clubs around the course, the FX3 has to be on your shortlist.