PowaKaddy FX7 GPS 18 Hole Lithium Trolley - Gun Metal - One Size

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For those who may not have the budget to stretch to a Powakaddy or Motocaddy model, the Pro Rider electric golf trolley range is a good option. PowaKaddy’s classic push trolley has been given a fifth-generation update for 2021 with the brand calling it “simplicity refined”. Once you've screwed on the front wheel, you're away in seconds with the FX7 GPS trolley. Just make sure you don't loose that Allen key...! It headlines what is set to be an exciting year of launches for PowaKaddy, the world’s leading electric trolley brand, with new electric trolleys, push trolleys and bags set to follow. In many ways you can see the journey Powakaddy has been on, they keep improving their product on each release, if like me you needed a new electric trolley because of wear and tear then it is a good option, the design of the electric trolley is decent, but the plastic build quality could be improved.

Unfortunately, the budget of most amateur and recreational golfers won’t stretch as far as a professional caddie – as wonderful as that would be. But here at Clarkes Golf Centre, we supply the next best thing – the Powakaddy FX7 golf trolley. The FX7 GPS is all about giving the keenest of golfers everything they could ever wish for on a golf course, and more. It also has handy additional features such as an electronic scorecard and USB charger. There is also an option for a self-sensing electronic braking system so automatically control speed on slopes.Designed to fold 20% smaller than the previous Powakaddy Freeway model, the Powakaddy FX7 is a convenient choice. It has the simplest folding system in the entire FX collection and makes it easier for you to fit in the boot of your car – transporting it to golfing events all over the country! When carrying from boot to course, even with the battery in, I found the trolley lightweight and easy to manoeuvre. Weighing just 9.6kg without a battery, older golfers will have no problem carrying the trolley. However I did think that this could have been made slightly easier with an obvious handle on the trolley, like the C2i GPS trolley had. The warranty on both brands covers manufacturing defects that occur during normal use and accidental damage is not covered. However, Powakaddy and Motocaddy come with great reputations for quality and there should be no issues when using their products. Simply plug in the charger, press the button on top of the trolley until it is green, and wait until it's charged. Slip the battery into the slot with ease and you're good to go. All you then have to do is make the most of the Plug 'n' Play battery system by hitting the button again at the course - the green light appears and you're off.

The CT8 GPS joins the CT6 in PowaKaddy’s compact range, and boasts a fully-integrated GPS, accessible via an entirely new 3.5-inch full-colour touch screen display. On further inspection, it is slightly smaller, but I have to put them together to compare them, but without doing this I would not notice the size difference when just moving them around. Both are available with standard lithium batteries or, if you like to play more than 18 holes or get more than one round out of a charge, there are XL lithium battery options. PowaKaddy have designed the DLX-Lite FF to fold into the flattest sandwich shape possible. So it’s thin enough to be laid over or under your golf bag in the boot. And if you drive a car with very limited space, it can slip neatly into the footwell behind the driver’s seat.Not much has changed from last year's models in terms of the on-screen layout when making use of the GPS, apart from things being that little bit clearer thanks to the larger screen. The quality of the Powakaddy and Motocaddy golf trolleys speak for themselves. For this reason it’s rare that you’ll find a discount on either of the golf trolleys. The stunning all-New 2020 Freeway FX7 GPS puts powerful technology in the hands of those who demand more. The new FX7 GPS with Bluetooth surpasses even these high expectations, focusing on what matters most. The stunning all-New 2021 Freeway FX7 GPS puts powerful technology in the hands of those who demand more. The new FX7 GPS with Bluetooth surpasses even these high expectations, focusing on what matters most.

One thing I did find a little annoying is the fact you have to 'double tap' when choosing an option on the screen. For example you press 'hazards' or 'shot measure' and you then have to press 'enter' for the screen to change. Throughout 18 holes I found this a little frustrating but I'm sure it's something you'd get used to. With all the premium features of the FX7 GPS, the Powakaddy FX7 GPS EBS™ Electric Golf Trolley also benefits from the innovative self-sensing Electronic Braking System (EBS™) that automatically slows the electric golf trolley on steep inclines and maintains the desired walking speed for complete control. It is 20% smaller than the previous PowaKaddy Freeway models giving you more room to manoeuvre your gear in the car boot. As you can probably tell, I think this is a great bit of golf kit. I managed to find a couple of little flaws and areas for improvement but on the whole, you'll do well to find a GPS electric golf trolley that performs as well, looks as good, and lasts as long as the PowaKaddy FX7 GPS. Would I Use It? Depending on the course you’re playing, an optional self-sensing Electronic Braking System will help to slow the trolley down on steep inclines. For greater downhill control, the Powakaddy FX7 features a new Hall Effect Transducer (HET) which will help to prevent the trolley from rolling away, tipping over, becoming damaged or causing serious injury.Extended Battery (Lithium): this can handle the occasional 36 holes, and this is as much as you should use it for before fully charging it again for your next round. Regularly using the battery for two rounds of golf on consecutive days means that the battery may not be fully re-charged in between and will damage the overall capacity of the battery or seriously shorten the battery’s life. If you regularly play two rounds of golf in one day, buy two batteries. Yes. This is a futuristic-style trolley that has covered everything so all you have to do is worry about your golf game. It removes the need for an additional GPS device (which in today's market is something I love) and is therefore undoubtedly one of the most impressive, cutting-edge trolleys available in 2020. The FX7 GPS allows golfers to manage their game from their trolley handle irrespective of external devices. You would think that after selling more than One Million Electric Trolleys Powakaddy would be making the perfect golf trolley by now, well I must say it is good, but a long way from being perfect. Welcome to the next generation Lithium 30v Max™ battery and motor system, making the new trolleys significantly more efficient.