Powakaddy FX3 review - should you buy an electric trolley?

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Powakaddy FX3 review - should you buy an electric trolley?

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@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

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@tigerarmy8780 3 жыл бұрын

Heard rumors that a major trolley manufacturer is working on a AI-driven system with lidar sensors and a submeter GPS receiver. Autonomous driving and follow me functionality is achieved by connecting the system to the motor controls. In a ‘programming round' you can define parking postitions at each green and tee box and route safe paths around bunkers and hazards on the display. When playing an 'advance function’ drives the trolley to the next parking postition, so e.g. when hitting the green from 160 yards you could take out the putter and press advance and the trolley moves to the position beside or behind the green. From there to the next tee and so on. With the additional remote control one could still pause the autonomous driving when e.g. a playing partner hits his ball. Then just press continue and the trolley advances on its own. Of course one can always steer by hand in uncertain terrain. This is probably the future of electric trolleys.

@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tiger Army for the in-depth comment, I hope you enjoyed the video. I guess that makes a lot of sense to have an 'auto-trolley', which could potentially stick to paths and avoid unnecessary damage to a course. Although as you say the golfer would still need to be paying attention to make sure the trolley doesn't come un stuck by an unavoidable object.

@paulmaloney6244 3 жыл бұрын

Good honest review again, I'm thinking of buying a trolley again but would like a few more features after watching that 👍

@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! Yeah if you've got some more room at the top of your budget, might be worth looking for better models.

@scottschoppert9149 2 жыл бұрын

I love how plastic bags work better than most anything I think using something that doesn’t cost anything is smart. I broke down and bought the deluxe mgi zip navigator all terrain model from Costco but I don’t have any choices in the United States I had to buy the remote control one oh well it’s way more than I normally budget but 300 off so I bought it I’m extremely excited

@GolfGuyReviews 2 жыл бұрын

I googled the MGI zip navigator, looks a cracking electric trolley for sure. Now I've got one I wouldn't go back! Thanks for watching and subscribing

@taib0 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought the FX3 and I love it apart from an annoying "plug and play" rattling battery when travelling around the course I wish they'd put some kind of rubber seal in for the battery to sit on, great trolley though.

@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Very good point David, wouldn’t have cost much to add a bit of padding. As you say though, still a great trolley

@richarddawes2387 2 жыл бұрын

I've just purchased the Motocaddy M3 Pro and this has everything I need including USB & shot distance

@GolfGuyReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Richard. I bought the Motocaddy M1 at Christmas, will be posting my full review in the next few weeks. Very impressed.

@ianirving-smith906 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, been trying to decide between the motocaddy S1 and the FX3, couple of things now leaning me towards the motocaddy so cheers

@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Ian, glad it helped! Will have to try and get my hands on the motocaddy to review too! I think it’s available on the links I posted too 👍

@colinrowe2793 2 жыл бұрын

I bought one of these today, only 18 hole, but managed to get it for £483 not bad, but its bigger than my old powerbug, which fitted in the boot of my little honda jazz, with golf bag on top, parcel shelf down as well, I used to boast to my mates about it,, I won't be able to do that anymore, I'm going to have to buy a bigger car to fit it in now,, I give up lol,, Great Review, what would we do if we didn't have guys like you

@GolfGuyReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support Colin! I’m planning to do a long term review now I’m coming up to a full 12 months with it. Yeah the size of the main issue, as you say I have to remove the parcel shelf too in my Ford B-max, so it is a trade of for buying one of the cheaper units really (not that £500 is cheap! 🤣)

@craiglane3757 3 жыл бұрын

just got the ct6 great trolley!!

@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Craig! Great to hear, I love using mine. I'm tempted to buy more expensive one to compare against this one. What do you think?

@drewl4921 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea with the plastic bag! I have the issue of the front wheel making my bag dirty. FX3 has been great for me. Had 2 Motocaddy’s before with annoying faults/ issues (not turning off when you pressed the button/ tipping back when turned on and GPS disconnecting). Part of me wishes I’d got the CT6 so it folds down smaller!

@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Drew! The front wheel makes your bag dirty? I’m Guessing it doesn’t sit on it quite right. Can’t say I’ve had that problem. I’m thinking of buying a motocaddy or a Powakaddy CT to do a comparison video.

@drewl4921 3 жыл бұрын

@@GolfGuyReviews Hi, sorry I meant when I load them in the car, similar to your problem making the headlining dirty. I had the M1 and then the M5 issues with both, not had any with the Powakaddy so I’d stick to that.

@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

@@drewl4921 ah ok nice one 👍 oh I’more than happy with my FX3, just thought people might want to see them side by side. We’ll see as it’ll be a pretty big cost for me 😰😂

@gerardr8605 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Great review. I bought an FX3, but not happy. I'm 6 feet tall and have to walk bent over to reach the controls ah handlebar (for steering) even with the height adjustment at its max. I have the umbrella holder, but it's too low for me... Also if you take the wheels off for transport, the spindle are greasy and stick out a lot.

@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, sorry to hear you're not happy. You're right about the wheels, but they need the grease on the axel, so I just don't take them off. I'm 6ft and I'm OK with the handle bars at the highest setting, although I would lift them higher if I could.

@jjl1897 3 жыл бұрын

You should buy the power caddy fx3 bag cover

@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Just looked, £30-£35….might grab it for the winter 👍

@RSinthecity 3 жыл бұрын

Great review , really considering purchasing one. How does the trolley operate in the rain though? Can it be used whilst playing in the rain? Sometimes rain springs on your game unannounced so it cannot easily be predicted !!

@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sacks. I used it through last winter, and on a couple of times it really rained hard. The FX3 didn't miss a beat. The only thing I'd say is that I did have to purchase the winter wheels for it, but that was a requirements by my course to keep using it during the winter, rather than due to a lack of grip. I hope that helps, and don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already :)

@niallmcgrath3455 3 жыл бұрын

Good review mate. Thanks

@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Niall, I hope it helped 👍

@ad4mpoole 3 жыл бұрын

Been looking forward to this review 💪

@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one Adam, I hope it helped 👍

@cartersmithgolf 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one mate, great review. 👍👍

@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stu, much appreciated :)

@FF04RDF 3 жыл бұрын

Great review ! I’m in the market. Got an old Motokaddy S1 that’s seen better days. Question for you, I have a Mizuno cart bag, no desire to replace it as it’s as good as new so will it fit on the bottom holder ok? Cheers 👍🏻

@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks FordF. My instinct says yes and you should be fine, assuming your bad as a cut out like this one - static.golfonline.co.uk/media/img/btourcrt20_70_3.-x1000.jpg The trolley should still work with bags that don't have the cut out - there's just more of a chance of the bag rolling off or making the trolley unstable. My bag isn't specifically designed to work with t, but the cut out at the bottom of my bag works pretty well with it and I haven't had any problems. If you're seriously considering, I'd be tempted to check with Powakaddy if you're not sure...and them come back and use my link :)

@alm-to2pz 3 жыл бұрын

500 pounds? Guys, you should make your own electric trolley. I spent ~$200 and converted a $49 used pull cart to a remote controlled electric trolley. Almost two years still can run at least 36 holes with a single charge. I am thinking Kickstarter campaign to sell it but it is not good timing under pandemic.

@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, but I can safely say I don't feel I can make my own without risk of electrocution!

@paulkellygolf 3 жыл бұрын

Can you explain what the HET feature is?

@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, thanks for watching. The HET feature is an optional extra on the FX3, which I haven’t got, so I can tell you how well it works I’m afraid. But as I understand it, it keep the speed more constant when going down hill, so the trolley doesn’t run away from you if you’re not holding on....But I just hold on to it when going down hill, and I’ve never had a problem 👍

@matthewcook7975 2 жыл бұрын

I have just bought the fx3 trolley. But dose any one else screen take along time to come if its cold the shop said its the cells in the screen to heat up. If not il call powakaddy. Thanks matt

@GolfGuyReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt. I’m afraid I’ve never experienced that before, and I’ve played in very cold temperatures. Probably worth a call to Powakaddy

@matthewcook7975 2 жыл бұрын

I have already sorted it. I took it back and they give me a brand new one straight away 👍🏼

@colinobrien3394 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought one today and my one has a USB port under the handle under a little rubber cover!

@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Colin, will have to go out in the shed tomorrow and check now...will look like a right muppet if there’s one there 🤦‍♂️....watch this space 😂

@colinobrien3394 3 жыл бұрын

@@GolfGuyReviews is actually a mini USB 2.0. Not sure why they would not just put a full sized one in!

@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

@@colinobrien3394 I wonder if it’s only there as an input to update the firmware? If you ever needed to? I don’t remember seeing anything about USB charging capabilities in the literature, and it’s a feature in the more expensive models for sure 👍

@colinobrien3394 3 жыл бұрын

@@GolfGuyReviews if that is the case, I’m going to have to return it. I specifically said to the guy I wanted USB charging for my phone running Gamegolf app.

@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

@@colinobrien3394 thegolfshotonline.co.Uk says the FX3 doesn’t have usb charging, only the FX5 and FX7. I will check today on mine

@TheMidnightGolfer 3 жыл бұрын

Great but I won’t pay that for a car 🚗 👍👍⛳️⛳️

@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

I once spent more on a hoover than I paid for my car at the time...shows how little I spent on my car (Fiat Stilo) or how much I spent on my hoover....or maybe a little of both. Thanks for watching :)

@TheMidnightGolfer 3 жыл бұрын

@@GolfGuyReviews Fiat panda 🐼 🚗👍👍⛳️

@karstenhansen2609 3 жыл бұрын

Has an automatic disconnect of the battery after15-20 minutes idle. Unfortunately that also occurs when you are playing your golf-round. Really a nuisance. Powakaddy call it a safety-"feature".

@GolfGuyReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karsten. When I left the battery powered up on my table after being charged, the battery didn't turn it's self off. It felt like much longer than 20 minutes...will test it out and come back 😃 Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video. Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already!

@At_the_races 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a Powakaddy in June 2021 the sat nav screen packed in shortly after now it makes a noise like a tractor. Absolutely crap products.

@GolfGuyReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry it’s not been great for you. I’m two years in and it’s still going strong, although I will admit I think the motor is getting louder

@At_the_races 2 жыл бұрын

@@GolfGuyReviews if you live in the north west area MBM Golf in Sale are absolutely fantastic M33 5PN. POWAKADDY are a waste of time they never reply to any form of contact.