Electric cart: starting from scratch eWheels or MGI?

[roll - gybe]

I have been really interested in a remote cart for a few exciting minutes. 
 

The idea of walking freely and not messing up my elbow with bags and pushcarts is hugely appealing. I read through the two large threads that debate eWheels V2 versus The MGI.

 

I wanted to focus in on one question: if you could start from scratch, what would your ideal fully loaded set up look like?

 

For the V2, I saw the Caddytek Cruiser One and the Clickgear Rovic get a lot of attention. And is the TFS a second piece of the purchase?

 

On the MGI, I think I would need a cup holder, ha.

 

IMO the fewer distractions the better.

 

Does anyone use the V2 option without the motor? Ie: is there option value in going back to basics?

 

So, what’s the dream set up?

 

 

Edited September 7, 2021 by roll - gybe

[jaw2k9]

For me, it’s simple. I’d you already own a cart and the V2 is compatible it’s  as no brainer. If you don’t, then the alternative is a no brainer. 
 

i can’t see butting a cart then buying the wheels.  But that’s just me. 

[596]

I don't have either of those carts, but I use a Stewart X9 Follow.  Electric carts are the best way to walk and golf.

 

As far as the drink holder.  I took mine off the cart.  I use the drink holder that is part of the club bag.  Its actually more convenient than the holder hanging from the cart.  The on cart holder swings a lot and bounces everywhere.  The mesh drink holder on my bag is stable and very handy.  Don't decide on a cart based on a drink holder.

[BirdieBob]

Stewart Q Follow is what I decided on and so glad I did.  5 stars!!

[pmang]

I have an MGI Zip Navigator and it came with a drink holder. I bought mine on Amazon. I really like that I can just walk and not have to carry or push a cart. 
 

yesterday I used it for the first time. In a comical moment I hit the wrong controls and basically ran myself over!

[roll - gybe]

10 hours ago, 596 said:

I don't have either of those carts, but I use a Stewart X9 Follow.  Electric carts are the best way to walk and golf.

 

As far as the drink holder.  I took mine off the cart.  I use the drink holder that is part of the club bag.  Its actually more convenient than the holder hanging from the cart.  The on cart holder swings a lot and bounces everywhere.  The mesh drink holder on my bag is stable and very handy.  Don't decide on a cart based on a drink holder.

I was being a little facetious, but hey I would like to have my hands free!

[roll - gybe]

9 hours ago, pmang said:

I have an MGI Zip Navigator and it came with a drink holder. I bought mine on Amazon. I really like that I can just walk and not have to carry or push a cart. 
 

yesterday I used it for the first time. In a comical moment I hit the wrong controls and basically ran myself over!

Look forward to your feedback and GoPro crash vids!

[roll - gybe]

10 hours ago, jaw2k9 said:

For me, it’s simple. I’d you already own a cart and the V2 is compatible it’s  as no brainer. If you don’t, then the alternative is a no brainer. 
 

i can’t see butting a cart then buying the wheels.  But that’s just me. 

that’s where my thought process started, but the V2 comments were so positive…

[roll - gybe]

10 hours ago, 596 said:

I don't have either of those carts, but I use a Stewart X9 Follow.  Electric carts are the best way to walk and golf.

 

As far as the drink holder.  I took mine off the cart.  I use the drink holder that is part of the club bag.  Its actually more convenient than the holder hanging from the cart.  The on cart holder swings a lot and bounces everywhere.  The mesh drink holder on my bag is stable and very handy.  Don't decide on a cart based on a drink holder.

 

10 hours ago, BirdieBob said:

Stewart Q Follow is what I decided on and so glad I did.  5 stars!!

The Steward Follow looks pretty sick and would totally unencumber my walk. Seems like the cost is climbing for a cutting edge product though versus the remote approaches. 
 

point taken though!

[Precis1on]

I've enjoyed my MGI AT this year and wouldn't have walked as much without it. While I'm still in my 30s and in shape, I don't deal well with heat over long periods and as weak as it sounds, the physical exertion of pushing a cart zonked me pretty hard after a round. 

 

I tend to zoom my MGI up to the ball while I plod along 100+ yards behind it. Maybe it's just me, but handsfree isn't that big of a deal and I have never been so distracted that I need something to follow like the Stewart. To each their own though. The MGI turns on a freaking dime, even moving at the fastest speeds. 

 

I got the one from Costco, can always return the thing if I want 🙂: https://www.costco.com/mgi-zip-navigator-at%2c-all-terrain-electric-golf-cart-bundle.product.100504700.html

[smoky25]

10 hours ago, BirdieBob said:

Stewart Q Follow is what I decided on and so glad I did.  5 stars!!

Same here.  Very pricey but so far worth every penny.  I'm only a few rounds in but so far it works flawlessly.  Oh, and the only accessory i bought was a drink cup holder.

[596]

9 minutes ago, roll - gybe said:

 

The Steward Follow looks pretty sick and would totally unencumber my walk. Seems like the cost is climbing for a cutting edge product though versus the remote approaches. 
 

point taken though!

The price of the X9 or X10 has not changed in 2 years.  I bought mine 2 years ago at that price.

[jaw2k9]

1 hour ago, roll - gybe said:

that’s where my thought process started, but the V2 comments were so positive…

I have the v2 and i love it, but i already had a caddytrek cart from Costco. 

[DCSerafin]

On 9/7/2021 at 7:09 PM, Precis1on said:

I've enjoyed my MGI AT this year and wouldn't have walked as much without it. While I'm still in my 30s and in shape, I don't deal well with heat over long periods and as weak as it sounds, the physical exertion of pushing a cart zonked me pretty hard after a round. 

 

I tend to zoom my MGI up to the ball while I plod along 100+ yards behind it. Maybe it's just me, but handsfree isn't that big of a deal and I have never been so distracted that I need something to follow like the Stewart. To each their own though. The MGI turns on a freaking dime, even moving at the fastest speeds. 

 

I got the one from Costco, can always return the thing if I want 🙂: https://www.costco.com/mgi-zip-navigator-at%2c-all-terrain-electric-golf-cart-bundle.product.100504700.html

I couldn't agree more - This purchase was a game changer for me. I've got over 40 rounds on my Z.N-AT.  Is it perfect, no, are there others our there as good or better, probably but I have 0 Regrets with the purchase.

One thing I can rave about is the general use ease of setting up and breaking down each time I use it and the battery Life. I have actually yet to see the indicator move.  I have played 18, 36 and 45 holes with this thing without any change in performance.

 

Things I have changed:

1.) My Sun Mountain 4.5LS shifted a lot during the round and got tied of it so I have added to small bumps on the top of the cart to hold the bag in place (homemade ClicGear Cozy). THAT RESOLVED THE THE BAG SHIFTING. ($4.00)

2.) The cart with my bag on it was a bit top heavy and resulted in many wheelies and a few tip-overs. I purchased a 6lb weight used for a diving belt and velcro'd that to the base where the bag sits. - THAT RESOLVED THE WHEELIE and Tip-OVER ISSUES. ($35.00)

 

Things I would change or plan on changing:

1.) Make it WaterProof.  I am terrified of smoking the electronics getting stuck in a heavy rain storm so when the forecast calls for that, I'm carrying. I've gone through a few small puddles (casual water in the fairway/rough, etc and been caught in a drizzle but it would be nice to not worry about that.

2.) Storage - A small net or bag underneath would be nice, but not a show stopper.

 

 

 

[cfmgolf]

I do own the V2 coupled with a Clic Gear and the conversion kit.  As mentioned above, if you have a push cart today that you like, then the V2 is the way to go.  If you don't have a cart, I would go with an all in one vs. the V2 + cart.  My final choices prior to purchasing the V2 was a CARTTEK out of Oregon.  Seemed like a great company, good service, quality product, etc.  But then again I think the Zip is all that as well.