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On 7/28/2021 at 4:49 AM, ole gray said:
Mid to upper 90 temps and I'm still chugging along with my MotoCaddy however an umbrella is a must. MotoCaddy might want to add an umbrella with their name on it as an accessory.
We have a great one in the UK, you can find on Motocaddy.com. Hoping to get our US PO in soon!!
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1 hour ago, BIG STU said:
It is hot and humid here too but I used mine today with the old Burton mini staff bag out on the range. I did strap my soft side cooler on it with my ice packs. Got on the range and put my new giant umbrella in the stand. I wanted to work on my wedges some. I have been practicing my long and approach game a lot and my wedge game has suffered. But due to the use of the Motorcaddy I can keep my stuff in my larger bag. I was able to hit about 125 balls today in the heat with mostly my wedges. i had my phone out there too playing music no one else was there. I attribute the Motocaddy entirely for me being able to do this. I could carry my stuff and my water plus my chair and rest under the umbrella in the shade
Absolutely love this @BIG STU!!!
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On 6/17/2021 at 1:40 PM, Northern Monkey said:
Having read all the reviews I’ve ordered an M7 and it should be with me next week. Really looking forward to taking it out
Enjoy! We think you are going to love it!!
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On 6/14/2021 at 8:55 AM, ole gray said:
Ok folks my review is up and done! I will continue to monitor and answer any questions you have for as long as needed. It has been a pleasure and I am so thankful to MotoCaddy and MyGolfSpy for this opportunity! Roger Teat who is heading up the US side of MotoCaddy was solid gold l while assisting us through the process. I enjoyed my teammates comments throughout the conversations leading up to the reviews!
Thank you Big Stu, Tpoole22, and golfish for sharing your stories and knowledge.
Thanks @ole gray for the fantastic review! It was great working with you guys and following along!!
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16 hours ago, TBT said:
I’m going to end up having to get one of these things, had to play quite a bit of cart path only golf lately and an electric trolley would make that easier, plus the Doc says I need to start walking more.
I have looked at these and a few other brands…wish there was somewhere local to see them in person. @Motocaddydo you ever sell refurbished units?
Hi TBT, I'm sure we will in the future, but new enough to the US that we don't have any refurbished at this point
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11 hours ago, TomUK said:
About 8 rounds done now with new cart and it's still stopping randomly. So I guess its going back again. Right after this coming weekend and its golf trip away.
I don't know what else I can do apart from keep sending them back. The retailer is not interested since I've had a replacement from Motocaddy. I've tried a Stewart and it's much, much worse than the Motocaddy. I like the trolley - I just can't accept that it has this fault for the price.
Carrying is not an option, and I've spent well over 100 on trolley rentals since this has been in for inspection.
Sorry to hear this Tom! Are you currently in the UK or the US? If US, please call us at 800-668-2162
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13 hours ago, golfish! said:
So an update today. I noticed that the glass screen protector on the GPS screen was chipped on the top edge. Would take pictures but maybe it was foreshadowing because I dropped my phone onto the edge of the toilet earlier and it cracked my screen and now half of it is unresponsive. It did go in but luckily it wasn't in use at the time... @Motocaddy do you know if we are able to order replacement screen protectors? Not sure how this happened but I imagine it will happen with a lot of users as the cart is being loaded/unloaded and maybe from banging clubs etc. And no I did not drop it on the edge of my toilet...
No problem, we'll send you another
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On 5/30/2021 at 3:41 AM, BIG STU said:
Do not know what happened above. Dreaded double post.
Next is sorta embarrassing. Somehow I managed to turn the Motocaddy over and not sure how. Had did a big range session and had my Titleist Mini Staff bag on it with my 690 MBs in it. Did a extended range session for me. Went to the clubhouse to use the facilities. I did take the remote in with me. I do not honestly remember locking it. Came back out and found the Motocaddy turned over wheels sideways running. All the old fart Mens groups sitting at the tables laughing. They said it just started and ran jumped the curb and turned over. I do not know if I hit the go button on the remote or one of them messed with it. I righted it and no damage. I ended going back to the range no problem. Usually I hang the remote on the umbrella slot and lock it. What I do now is reach down and un hook the battery. If those old farts attempts to mess with it they do not have the sense of effort to plug it in. But then again the test goes on it is tough. So we know now it will survive a flip. LOL one of my old racing buddies will say " if it can be turned over Stu can do it" Yeah I turned a car over one night on the straightaway running by myself. That had an explanation I was setting the springs to get into the next turn and the RR tire blew and the rim bit into the dirt. The Motocaddy turn over had one of two reasons and so I eliminated both possibilities. Nothing in the design just human interference. And trust me if I have have heard the story one time I have heard it 50 times about the self propelled carts running in the lake somewhere. I told one of the old farts the other day that you must have been one of the 50 people around here standing around watching that. The story starts the same way always " When I was up North I saw"
Yikes! We'll have to work w/ the engineers on a future "Big Stu Mode"!
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Did anyone happen to check out the "Best Electric Cart of 2021" article today??
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2 hours ago, golfish! said:
Hmm would be interesting to see how that works with the remote. With my M5 since I need to be behind the cart for the most part I assume if I were using an umbrella for shade I would be under it most of the time. With the M7 remote, how far away is the cart from you normally during a round? I guess you can adjust the speed to stay under the umbrella as you walk?
You can also use "manual" mode with the M7, if you want to stay with it. You can operate the same as you do the M5 with the dial on the handle.
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On 5/26/2021 at 2:58 AM, Bubbly Pop said:
I had been researching electric push carts for about the past year (i.e. trolley's) because I like to walk when playing, but a hip issue is aggravated when I have to push my cart 18 holes (yeah, I'm getting older). In early April I decided to purchase the Motocaddy 7 (it came from the UK) and I received it a couple of weeks ago. Very sleek and compact unit, seemed easy to use. I read all the instructions, charged the battery and remote overnight, and it worked well in my backyard when I tested it out before going to the course. First round with it, six holes in, it stopped running and wouldn't respond to the remote. Took it home, tried recharging everything, plugged it in, nothing, no power to the cart even though the battery and remote reflects they are fully charged. Contacted Motocaddy via their site and received a "we are real busy and will get to you when we can". A week later still nothing. At this point I feel a little like I may have purchased a $1,500 non-motorized push cart. Until these are readily available via a U.S. distributor I wouldn't bother investing in one.
Sorry to hear about your issue! Please shoot us a note at sales@motocaddy.us, not sure if you tried to contact us or the UK team but we will help right away! We are fully set up in the US, and ship out of Carlsbad, CA.
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5 hours ago, golfish! said:
Finally walked my home course, Los Serranos Country Club in Chino Hills, CA. I shared some google maps images of this course but there are some holes here with big elevation changes. First up, a video of the first hole on the North course which is a par 5 with a long uphill to the green.
What goes up must come down yes? So here is the DHC in full effect on hole 5 a downhill par 4.
Google streetview picture from the right side of the fairway of that hole at the bottom of the slope.
And just for more validation, this is after the tee shot on hole number 12. A downhill then uphill par 4 dogleg left that plays 295 from the blue tees in a straight line from tee to green. Just a little brag here but hit a perfect draw around the corner that put me 70 yards uphill to the flag. Of course I chunk the approach but manage to get on in 3 and 2 putt for bogey.
Google Earth image from the teebox of hole 12.
Finally the video going down the path after the tee shot.
Great picture from the teebox of the 13th hole. Probably the highest point on the course which plays as a dogleg right 450 yards downhill from tee to green. No video here as it got a bit backed up and the cart path zig zags down the hill and I had to go full sprint once I hit the bottom so I could catch up with my buddy. Hit a great drive to cut the corner but got caught on the hillside and made a bad decision to try to go over a tree in my way!
Never walked this course before but with the additional rounds I have been walking I felt confident I could walk it. I was definitely a bit sore the next day but I would walk this course all the time with the Motocaddy even when it gets hotter. Luckily the weather that day was nice (mid 70's with a light breeze). Not only does having the Motocaddy make walking easier especially on this hilly course, the cart helps to carry my 4 liters of water with no effort so I can actually stay hydrated. Am I walking more rounds because of the Motocaddy? ABSOLUTELY.
Love this! That is definitely the goal, get more golfers walking and actually enjoying it!!
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19 hours ago, BIG STU said:
Yep it does have a great power to weight ratio. Now I learned something yesterday. I had gotten in a hurry ( Lord only knows why after all I am retired) and had installed the accessory pack. I had the bag loaded pretty good. I did not click the bag in properly which was entirely my fault. Also had an umbrella installed and open. I started up the little hill by the range and hit another speed. It jerked and the bag shifted up and on the wheel it went hard!! It held fine and I realized my mistake and properly locked in the bag. Also learned something yesterday. If you have an Umbrella up and get a bit of speed the Caddy will wobble and on the remote you have to make corrections. It would be more stable there if you are on what I call manual with hands on the steering so to speak.
Answered another question for myself yesterday---- With the accessory pack installed the Motocaddy stores just as nice as without it. Like the accessory pack. Everything worked great for me. Even though I did not play the scorecard holder came in very handy. I was doing an evaluation on some clubs I had built and for me I have to tinker and adjust. I take notes but anyhow the scorecard holder worked great with some file cards I had. Really worked good could stand under the shade of my umbrella drink cold water conviently located and use the little writing platform.
Love it Stu!
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On 5/6/2021 at 4:39 AM, EasyPutter said:
It is great to see Motocaddy commenting on these posts, seeing interaction with the company while our testing is going on really does speak to an involved approach where results do matter. Didn't really happen with the product I tested and it is building confidence in the product and company.
The only thing that seems to be missing that I use regularly on my push cart is a loop or a ring, something that a D-ring can be clipped onto to hold keys or clip on a brush or a towel and such. I golf with nothing in my pockets besides an ID card, an extra ball, tee and divot tool. Everything else goes in the golf bag or hangs on the bag and push cart.
Cup holders really need to be bigger than standard as even some regular size aluminum cans are a force fit into a regular can holder (they are perfect size for slim cans I never buy) and big enough for insulated 20oz mug would be exactly right, I don't think anyone will ever make one for a travel coffee mug so it doesn't turn over and spill out the contents.
Thanks for the feedback! The XL cup holders just came in, we’ll be getting those out to the testers next week!
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On 5/6/2021 at 12:06 AM, BIG STU said:
Yep mine came yesterday and I am going to put it on today--- My main question is do you have to take all the stuff off when folding and storing???
Nope!
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On 5/4/2021 at 3:45 AM, fozcycle said:
Big question for Motocaddy.........is there a current model that has the Follow feature? If not, is there one in the works?
Not at this point, but possibly in the works. It's a nice feature to have, but definitely something you have to get right!
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1 hour ago, BIG STU said:
Well I took on this test because MGS and Motocaddy had faith in me. I really appreciate the chance to try this out. Everyone knows I tried this along with my rehab. Well it is working. I have been going out to the range almost everyday. I noticed yesterday that I thought the caddy was slow and thought ????. Then I realized I had sped up nothing wrong with the caddy. So now normal walking I am on position 3. Our course was technically closed today for aeration but I went out and hit balls. Noticed I was not as tired as usual. Did do an stability experiment=== We have lots of tree roots here. I ran it through a root laden area. Ran it on 2nd speed and it rocked and rolled some but never even tried to turn over. Really it is very well balanced and I had it loaded with 16 clubs and my orange whip. Hopefully in a month or so I can do one of my 5 hole rounds again. But I will say the Motocaddy has helped me with my rehab so far. Did not do any enterainment today but worked on some moves with it. Would hit balls and decide to change clubs and I would roll it up to me exchange clubs and back it back into position.
This is awesome! Love it Stu!!
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You can use “manual” mode on these carts. When on bridges, by putting greens, etc. I set the speed and steer without the remote. Then back to remote when you’re in the clear!
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5 hours ago, BIG STU said:
No trust me it will not slow you down. That thing will run faster than you can keep up with it. I will add they are highly manunaverable. Was messing around with mine out at the course yesterday and I have some moves with it. Was messing around on the range. One of my buds 2 sections down wanted to hit my hybrid. I told him stay where you are at. I was sitting down and ran the whole shootout over to him and told him wait and then I spun it around so he could select a club Then backed it up like a real caddy. When he finished I pulled it up got the club and moved it back to me. Had some of the older guys clap. Was in the clubhouse and had it sitting by the putting green in full view. Where I was sitting it had enough power to shoot throgh the window . I messed with that thing for a few minutes making it go back and forth. Then went on the patio. Someone would get near it I would make it move. Yep I was having fun with that thing yesterday. Drew quite a few questions. But I do not see any of those that asked buying one because they do not walk. Those guys do know I was walking like 5 holes before I got hurt. I told them this was part of my rehab.
Love this!! You're a pro already!
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4 minutes ago, cksurfdude said:
Love it! But if I could quickly butt in here...
As an fyi, I had been using a stand bag on my push cart .. each of which has "Top Lok" technology so they fit together securely, no need for straps .. then when I got an MGI Zip Navigator I quickly found that the stand bag absolutely does not work on it - cart bag required...
Don't know about the Moto but curious to see what you find out!
Common problem with stand bags and push carts / electric caddies. Most stand bags on the market have the stand mechanism at the top of the bag outside of the bag frame. Our bags are specifically designed for push carts / electric caddies (not just for ours carts, but any) in that every feature is designed for best pocket placement, bag top configuration, etc. Our Hydroflex bags have the stand built on the inside of the bag structure rather than the outside, so there is no protrusion resting against the cart causing instability in the fit.
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1 hour ago, Wedgie said:
Do you have a trade-in or trade up program for competitive electric carts?
We don't as of yet, but a good idea for sure!
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2 hours ago, golfish! said:
Rick Shiels is sponsored by Motocaddy in the UK. @Motocaddy Prez any hopes for a collabo with Rick here in the US someday? I watched a lot of his instruction videos early on in my golf improvement journey but now I just watch his videos because they are entertaining! Would be cool to meet him.
I hope so! We are a title sponsor of his podcast, it is really good for those that haven't tuned in!
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On 4/19/2021 at 6:05 PM, golfish! said:
@Motocaddy Prez any plans on including a follow me feature in future models?
I am in the Tacoma area for business sometimes...
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Loving the thread! Great job testers, really good feedback!! I'll be on at 6 PM PST tomorrow if anyone would like to ask any questions, or feel free to post in the meantime and I'll make sure to answer!
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2021 Official Review: Motocaddy M5 and M7
in Official Forum Member Reviews
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I believe we just got them in!!