Electric Walking Cart Recommendation

nitram · March 29, 2020

Thank you

awtryau89 · March 30, 2020

I've done a bunch of research on this lately. Turned 53 this year and play a decently hilly course. Just tired of carrying. I tried a push cart and it is easier on flat surfaces but I think its harder on my body pushing up hills than carrying my bag. Of the golfers in my playing rotation, I would say 20-30% have gone to electric push carts. The overwhelming favorite at my club is Cart Tek with remote. It does not have the follow feature. We have one member with the follow feature and it is a big problem on our hilly course and will tip over frequently. He doesn't use it. Bat-Caddy is another very popular one and there are a few Stewarts. After doing research on many these carts, I came to the conclusion that they are all made in the same Chinese factory. There are very slight differences but most come the same 1-2 sources, have different decals, wheel colors or frame colors. I have a friend that works with overseas importing and he was able to get me a price sheet from the main supplier in China. Its comical as they have a list of about 12 carts and you can customize them a bit and make them your own brand. Cost is roughly 25% of what most are charging before import and tariffs. Knowing this, I would advise you to find a good deal on a cart you see as similar to many others on the market and make sure it has a decent warranty and an easy way to purchase replacement parts. Most of the guys with Cart Tek have had their carts for 3 years and they are holding up well. I purchased a cart exactly like theirs for roughly 40% less knowing it was the same cart.

kenstl · March 31, 2020

I agree awtryau89. I don't doubt that like most things, there are few mfg that make the majority of products being marketed under different names with slightly different features. (See most appliances for the home and kitchen). Past the basic electric cart, and choosing a large enough name brand with a warranty that you feel comfortable enough with, I think the main decision to be made is regarding the following options:

lithium battery over regularremote control ?brakedown hill controlled speed (assist)geo tracking or some form of gps tracking to keep going straight on coursefollow modeIt seems like the price goes up as you add the above "performance" options. Once you decided how important those features are to you, it starts to limit the number of options that are available to you out in the market place. The lowest priced "deals" that I have been able to find have been on non remote models. It sounds like you found a good deal on one!

Coheed848 · April 1, 2020

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