V1CK1

Looking to buy one for my dad but had a shock when i saw the 400 price tag on a powakaddy.

Does anyone have any knowledge of these things?

Can i get a good one for not too much money?

Ive seen some on ebay but worry about the quality of them, id rather pay a bit more and have it last

All helpful comments greatly appreciated!

Vicki

fitzscoob

Powakaddy are the big boys in this market, these are the only ones that I have seen in action and they are solid. Having said that I baulked at the price when looking into one of these for my Dad. There are cheaper alternatives but I have not seen any of these in action.

With the cheaper alternatives I would worry about sturdiness, as these things weigh a lot themselves, add a full set of clubs ontop and it weighs even more. The other thing to consider is battery life, you wouldnt want to run out of power half way around as it would be a real bitch to try and pull.

Sorry not much help.

Try some places like Nevada Bobs discount stores, and www.golfbuyitonline.co.uk these two I have bought from in the past and found great service.

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Don't buy PowerKaddy they are a bag of sh1te - look good but speak to most club pro's and they will say how unreliable they are

I would also steer clear of the majority on ebay-although sellars have good feedback people tend to leave this before they find out the battery is dead after 2 rounds.

This is the ferrari of golf trolley's but a bit out of your price range

http://www.stewartgolf.com/

If I was buying a golf trolley now I would buy this, it has done very well in all reviews and looks great.

http://www.motocaddy.com/

I think this is the right model here

http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/golf/go.../523133/prices

HTH's

chop

Gutmann pug

As said have a word with the pro at a couple of courses before you buy. I dont mean Nevada Bobs either I mean pro's at golf courses, preferably the cheaper end of the market clubs. They will give you good and sound advice.

Gary

MikT

Comet are selling the MotoCad(?) for £199. I have a couple of pals with them and they have had no problems at all.

Paul

V1CK1

Someone mentioned Hill Billy, have had a look and they look okay as well.

Does anyone have any 1st hand knowledge?

Motocaddy looks okay, doesnt say how heavy, the hill billy ones are quite lite but cant take that much weight. I dont know how heavy his golf bag is!!!!!!!!!!!

Does the motocaddy just foldaway or do you have to unscrew and muck about with it?

Getting confused.

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motocaddy folds up very easy, has a 28a battery and is pretty light.

For 200 you wouldn't get a better trolley IMHO

chop

V1CK1

Got to find one now then

Cant see anything on comet site but then i am a woman!

Anyone know the best/cheapest place to get one?

Vicki

Wish

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Hill Billy are an off shoot of Powercaddy.

Powercaddy was sold some years ago and the owners started up Hill Billy.

V1CK1

So what is better then?

Hill Billy or Motocaddy, both the same price!

Wish

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Hill Billy

Wish

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www.hillbilly.co.uk

V1CK1

Is that cos they are near you? Are you them in disguise ? tee hee

Do you have one? The only concern is how much weight they can take.

I dont want to have to ask my dad anything, it will be a nice surprise and he really deserves it!

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TBH I can't say as I don't know much about the Hill Billy...years ago Powerkaddy's were good so it is encouraging that they own Hill Billy...quite a few guys at my golf club use motocaddy's and they love em.

all I can say really

chop

V1CK1

Why do they love you?

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Ha ha ha...what a tosser

meant to put 'love em'


chop

V1CK1

Do you play golf at a secret club? tee hee

I am confused still! I want to get the best for him that i can afford. Both look good.

HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fitzscoob

In the end, we bought my dad a decent lightweight carry bag with double harness, he loves that

Scrappy9

IMO Hill billy are a very good alternative.

I have a Powercaddy, it looks very nice and does the job.

But if I bought a replacement I would consider a Hill-Billy

Having said that sone courses ban electric trolleys when the weather is bad, so a decent carry bag might be a good alternative. You could always make the value up a bit by getting him a course of lessons from the pro, depending how keen he is.

V1CK1

Last time he had lessons his handicap went to pot!

He has been playing years and obviously you get your own style and then if someone tries to teach you the proper way it is near impossible.

He plays off a 13 which i believe isnt bad. He only gets to play once a week. Sometimes he fits an extra round in, if mum lets him ha ha

Will retire in the next 5 years or so tho, then he can live on the golf course!

scoobyjimbo

Dont go for the pricey powerkaddy ones, overrated in my eyes. My regulary golf partner has just bought one of these on ebay and I had a go, and its superb and only £120, it was top quality and very well made and does the job for a fraction of the cost.
link:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/THE-WENTWORTH-...QQcmdZViewItem

J

Scrappy9

13 is good, in fact I am also off 13 so I reckon its better than good its excellent

You could well be right about the lessons, trying to make changes is difficult as they always feel odd.
But I am assured that they will do me the power of good as my Pro takes another £15.00 off of me!?!

fitzscoob

13s not bad

Lessons are worth their money if the pro knows his stuff, and isnt just a pro-shop pro.

V1CK1

Thanks for all your help guys.

Hopefully dad will like his pressie.

This is what he is getting

http://www.hillbilly.co.uk/hi_lite.php

How lucky he gets a free score card! They charge a fortune for extras aswell!

Had to get the drink holder and the cap to go with it!

fitzscoob

looks good

I am sure he will be well pleased

C2forWRX

TBH im supprised at that. I played with someone who had a mocad. the thing just did not go up hills full stop. it was fully charged as it lasted 18 and apparently only a month old. the guy was getting well pissd with it.

I can say nothing but good for the powercaddys. my father has one and its great. no probs with the biggest of hills and plenty of power and toys. they are however over priced a bit. from my experiance they are the best on the market.

if your dads reasonable fit man then as said before you cant beat a decent lightweight carry bag.

Wish

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Excellent choise ......

pauld37

My father in law has got a Hillbilly, swears by it, suppose I will get old one day and need one

V1CK1

Wish are you on commission?