Motocaddy M Series Carts - 2024 Forum Member Review

[GolfSpy_APH]

Testers Announced!

Motocaddy has long been considered a leader in the electric push cart industry, offering a wide variety of options at various price ranges, including the new M1 DHC Electric Caddy and M5 GPS DHC Electric Caddy.

For this Testers Wanted opportunity, Motocaddy has offered several different models to put to the test!

About Motocaddy

Motocaddy is a British company founded in 2004, aiming to bring reliable and affordable electric caddies to all golfers. They have won several awards and introduced a variety of different technologies and accessories to their lineup.

The electric cart range consists of six different models, with the base model being the M1 DHC, the most simple to use but still including Downhill Control. With more features added, the M3 DHC and M5 DHC include integrated GPS with a touchscreen and further game-enhancing features. Finally, the M7 has two different REMOTE models with or without GPS technology.

The electric caddies also include Motocaddy’s EASILOCK technology and a host of other details, such as an anti-tip rear wheel, simple, compact folding, and more.

Please welcome and congratulate our testers!

@StrokerAce 

@rkj427 

@Erin B

 

[StrokerAce]

Hey everyone - StrokerAce (Jason) here (just FYI, this was a cult classic race car movie starring Burt Reynolds)
I liked the movie at the time and thought it had a cool golf crossover.

Anyhow - most of you already know me but if not I have a few intros here, here and here.

My skill as a golfer is probably irrelevant for this test but according to GHIN I'm a 7.6 hc. Maybe this means that I won't drive the motocaddy in the woods very often? I sure hope so! These are my last scores from the end of the season last year.

I've been selected to test the Motocaddy M7 GPS remote.

We also had our choice of bags and I selected the yellow/lime dry-series bag. This bag is designed specifically for the motocaddy.

I've been golfing regularly since about 2007 after I moved to MA and walk as often as I can. This is my current setup - clicgear 4.0 - that I'll be comparing the motocaddy to.

I joined a club this year called Segregansett Country Club and there are a couple good hills, some bridges, paths through woods, rough cart paths and plenty of water.

I'll be testing a lot of things including validating claims from the manufacturer:

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...features a rechargeable handset, impressive 100-yard plus range, removable anti-tip rear wheel and cutting-edge DHC technology for unrivaled control, no matter the terrain. ...remote-controlled touchscreen electric caddy, featuring fast, accurate, high-performance GPS for over 40,000 courses.

One of my first tests - both on the course and off - is trying to see if I can flip this thing over using the remote. I've read that it's pretty much impossible. We'll see about that!!

I use the v2 ShotScope watch as well as a Nikon rangefinder and I'll be comparing the information from those with the GPS on the cart.

I'll be testing the entire thing for

• usability/ease of use - both the cart and gps
• how far away can it go before it stops responding
• how quickly does it turn
• how easy does it backup
• switching to manual mode
• transport
• folding up and reassembly
• using my own cart or stand bag versus the motocaddy bag

and many other things. I'm considering connecting my dog leash to it to see if I can just sit on my front porch and take him for a walk... He's a little guy.

 

This is an expensive product and the trolley has a 2 year warranty and the battery has a 5 year one. If I'm having to pay an additional 15.00 (or more) per round to ride in a cart, over 5 years will the cost be justified?

I'm very excited to begin testing; I golf once a week normally and hopefully even more now.

Thanks for following along for the ride and feel free to pop in with any questions! 

Edited April 4 by StrokerAce

[rkj427]

Intro. And About Me
First a huge THANK YOU to the MGS staff and Motocaddy for this phenomenal opportunity for 2024 forum testing.
I joined MGS in August of 2020, more to read the reviews on the forum, and the testing that the MGS home staff provides on all products related to golf. Became more involved with posting and the forum when the realization that the majority of people here will give you honest opinions during testing and reviews, as well as relevant and good advice if you have a question concerning almost anything related to golf.

Personal Background Info.
So, some personal background information on me. Lived and worked in the Detroit area my whole life, and my twin brother and I are the oldest of 6 children my parents had. Also had a younger brother, he passed away a long time ago, suddenly and unexpectedly, but he was only 15 months younger, so growing up we all had playing partners for any activity we decided to do. The 3 of us started golfing in 1966 when the local newspaper put on a summer lesson and play learning opportunity at a local course that ran for 4 years. We could play for next to nothing and did so every chance we had. 

Career & Mid-Life Information
Really kind of had 2 halves of a working career. Spent the first 26 years of my working career as an automotive technician at various auto dealerships in this area. Mostly specialized in engine repair, transmission repair, and driveline or axle repair. Best part of this career path for me is that I can repair almost anything.
Mid 1990’s life changed, and so did my career. Big D, but in this one I had custody of my 2 kids, at that time aged 7 and 5. Golf got put on hold for a couple years, but when they were a little older, we all would go to a city owned course on a Sunday afternoon and play a round. Kids too.

Started my current employer in 1998 when I realized needed to find a job with some benefits. Planning to retire from this employer on April 30, 2024 after 26 years and getting close to the big 70 this summer.
Met SWMBO in 2007, and we have been together since. 

 

Interests Outside of Golf
In 2014 met a group here that either own a Corvette or were interested in the “Corvette lifestyle” with their activities being more social but also any event or activity they do that raises any monies, ALL that money gets donated to Leader Dogs for the Blind. We have an annual car show where ALL the proceeds are collected by Leader Dogs, and this club has been in existence since 1976 and to date has raised and donated over $325, 000 to Leader Dogs. My way of staying involved in the car scene but also giving back to those less fortunate.

Testing Plan
Typically, while working and the Michigan golf season allows me to play about 50 rounds per year. Usually walk unless course is cart only.
My “home course” is Stony Creek Metropark Golf Course, and in this area we are fortunate to have rolling hills, and course has an elevation change of 468 feet over the 18-hole layout besides all the beauty and animals' nature provides there.
Hoping to get at least a couple rounds in per week, will have more time than I ever had, and it can’t possibly rain or snow every day.
I am testing the M7 Remote and selected the black and red Pro Series bag.

Interested in seeing how it functions with the remote, can I maneuver it towards the green, and then the next tee box?
How it manages the elevation changes?
How long the battery charge will last, may be able to play 27 or 36 holes during a day on the course?
I know that it weighs more than the traditional folding cart, but need to know how easily it will be to get into and out of a mid-sized sedan trunk?
 

Edited April 5 by rkj427

[Erin B]

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Hello MSG Troops and all fellow golfers. First, thank you MGS for the opportunity to test the Motocaddy golf cart! I am super excited to test this piece of equipment!  This will be my second test for MGS and I feel fortunate that I was selected. My first formal test was for the Callaway Chrome Tour golf balls. https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/62621-forum-member-reviews-callaway-whitebox-testing/?do=findComment&comment=1020558 I have also informally tested several other products and have run polls in the forum. I am very active and enjoy the interaction on MGS.

A little about me; I got a late start to my golf "career". My dad, a great man and farmer/rancher didn't like golf,

in fact he thought a golf course was a waste of land. I suppose he's right in some aspect of that, but I was always curious about golf. But being raised on farming/ranching never gave me an opportunity to play golf.

I played football and ran track. I picked up golf when I joined the U.S. Air Force and my first round was circa 1994 at Kirtland AFB NM. My new golfing buddies wouldn't let me even think about woods until I could play my irons consistently, but I was hooked!  I now play on the Veteran Golfers Association vgagolf.org, local tournaments, and recreationally in Cheyenne WY where I've currently live for the past 20 years with my wife of 25 years and my now adult son and daughter.

Let’s talk about my game.

I have a steeper swing than most golfers because I learned irons before woods. I was taught to pinch the ball, hitting it first before the turf. Then I learned how to hit the woods. (I am now learning how to swing my woods better and less steeply.) My first formal lesson was on a cruise ship to Ensenada Mexico. I am a firm believer in fittings, and believe they are the key first step to game improvement. My drive is around 260 yards now that I am older and after several back and shoulder surgeries, with a ball speed of about 150 mph. I hit my 7 iron about 170 yards. Currently My golf struggles are getting off the tee and anxiety, but the strongest part of my game is the short game, putting, and scrambling. I am currently playing a Paradym TD 9 driver with a Newton 5 Dot shaft, a TaylorMade Mini driver, a Ping 425 Max 3 wood, New Level 902PD irons, PXG wedges, and a Ping Anser Sigma blade putter. 

Lets shift gears and discuss the Motocaddy, and the bag,

and how I plan to test them.

Here is a video of how the bag and cart work from motocaddy: 

I will be playing, at a minimum 2 times a week, barring weather or unforeseen circumstances. I’m going to test in real time golf scenarios. I have some experience with other power push carts and will be comparing it to my experiences with those and unpowered push carts. The bag will be tested for functionality, durability, ease of use, and interface with the cart. Cheyenne is 6200 feet above sea level at the local golf course so I will also look at stamina. I have little knowledge about Motocaddy so I don't have an opinion about them or their product which is a plus. I haven't walked the course lately because everyone likes to ride carts, but I have lost about 30 lbs so far this year and want to keep it off. That and I really enjoy walking, another reason I am excited for this test. I suspect the Motocaddy will make walking the course very easy, and if it folds up into at least the similar size of a push cart and performs as advertised, it would be hard to justify not continuing to use it. I expect after this test, I will continue to walk with this product, but I may be getting ahead of myself. Let's agree to wait until the testing is done shall we? I haven't even thought of a name for it yet.

So there you have it. Some info about me and my plans. Now, hurry up and get here Motocaddy!

First Impressions:

Im still waiting on the shipment to arrive.

First Impressions (## out of 10)

Aesthetics (## out of 20) 

The Numbers (## out of 20)

On The Course (## out of 20)

The Good, the bad, the inbetween (## out of 10)

Play it or Trade it? (## out of 20)

Conclusion

Final Score (## out of 100)

 

 

Edited Friday at 03:24 PM by Erin B
Intro

[GolfSpy_APH]

Congrats to the testers! Really excited for this one as I am and have been in the market for an electric cart for some time!

[sirchunksalot]

Congratulations testers! We have a great group for this one and I'm looking forward to hearing how the Motocaddy works for y'all. 

[Northern Monkey]

Congratulations testers, I’m sure you’ll enjoy using the Motocaddy as I love my M7

[rkj427]

Super grateful and thankful for this opportunity, and congratulations to @StrokerAce and @Erin B for also being part of this group.

More later, just wanted to let the membership know that we will put these through the paces, and if you have any specific questions feel free to ask.

[Knight017]

3 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Testers Announced!

Motocaddy has long been considered a leader in the electric push cart industry, offering a wide variety of options at various price ranges, including the new M1 DHC Electric Caddy and M5 GPS DHC Electric Caddy.

For this Testers Wanted opportunity, Motocaddy has offered several different models to put to the test!

About Motocaddy

Motocaddy is a British company founded in 2004, aiming to bring reliable and affordable electric caddies to all golfers. They have won several awards and introduced a variety of different technologies and accessories to their lineup.

The electric cart range consists of six different models, with the base model being the M1 DHC, the most simple to use but still including Downhill Control. With more features added, the M3 DHC and M5 DHC include integrated GPS with a touchscreen and further game-enhancing features. Finally, the M7 has two different REMOTE models with or without GPS technology.

The electric caddies also include Motocaddy’s EASILOCK technology and a host of other details, such as an anti-tip rear wheel, simple, compact folding, and more.

Please welcome and congratulate our testers!

@StrokerAce 

@rkj427 

@Erin B

 

Congratulations everyone. I would have loved to have tested this one 

[GolfSpy_APH]

4 minutes ago, Knight017 said:

Congratulations everyone. I would have loved to have tested this one 

Check this out as it will help better show or tell you how to better your chances at being selected and what we look for!

First and most basic requirement we have is a profile photo - no photo means no selection.

[ejgaudette]

Congrats testers and looking forward to hearing how this goes for you!

[Josh Parker]

Congrats guys!  

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Congrats gents! Should be a fun one to follow

[KJohns]

Congrats testers! The M7 is awesome and I'm a firm believer if you're able to walk the course it makes you a better golfer than riding in the golf cart. I love mine, the ONLY feature that I feel like Motocaddy missed the boat on is the follow me feature. I was conflicted between the Axglo E3 or E5 models as they seemed comparable and had that feature, but after reading reviews and watching countless demo videos I decided on the M7 for its stability. The Axglo models have 4 wheels, but unlike the MGI and Motocaddy models there was no rear stabilizer, which was very important for me as I play majority hilly courses. Enjoy!

[EasyPutter]

Congratulations to our testers @StrokerAce @rkj427 and @Erin B !!!

[GolfSpy AFG]

Congrats gents!  Looking forward to following this one.

[ParFore74x]

Congratulations testers!!!! I’m definitely excited to see what you think about this cart. 

[revkev]

Congrats to our testers - I will be following this one for certain. 

[MattF]

Congratulations testers. Can't say I'm not disappointed to test these as I walk all my rounds.

[BreakfastBall15]

Congrats testers! As a motorized push cart user I’m pretty excited about this one

[Pingzingny]

Congratulations to all of the chosen testers.  Looking forward to seeing the results. 

[Triple_Putt]

Congrats to the testers!! Cannot wait to hear your thoughts as an avid walker!!

[MattWillGolf]

Congratulations testers. This will be a good follow. I can see one of these in my future much like a riding lawnmower. 

[Rob Person]

Congratulations all!  Will there be any customizable options? Are they including the bags shown?

Edited April 2 by Rob Person

[Dead Solid Bogey]

Congrats to the testers…Let’s try and keep it on the course….

[rkj427]

16 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

Congratulations all!  Will there be any customizable options? Are they including the bags shown?

No custom options on the Motocaddy trolleys, but we were required to select a bag option as well.

Will know more when shipping information is received and then will post video/photos to show all items.

[Golf2Much]

Congratulations testers.  I wish my course allowed walking!  I've always thought an electric pushcart was the best way of playing golf.  I look forward to your experiences.

[Bubba1985]

Congrats testers!

[ShaunieBoy652]

4 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Congrats to the testers! Really excited for this one as I am and have been in the market for an electric cart for some time!

I have a MotoCaddy, may be for sale later this week 

[ZJeb67]

@rkj427  Retirement and the need to play more golf in the name of research all while the Michigan golf weather gets better and better?

Maybe buying a powerball ticket isn't out of line.