Motocaddy S5 GPS Golf Trolley review - National Club Golfer

When folded the trolley is about 87cm long by 60 cm wide at the wheels and is not particularly compact. The wheels can be put on in reverse to reduce the width if storage or car boot size is an issue. On that point there is another notch on the axle to allow free wheeling in the event that the battery completely dies. There were a couple of plastic covers to protect the ends of the axle, and as a result, the wheels could be removed and the plastic covers put on to further reduce the size for transport. It weighs 10 kgs.

At home, it was a doddle connecting it to wifi, checking for software updates and also checking for course updates. I registered for the free Performance Plan 6-month trial which I could do from the trolley! Further details of this can be found on the Motocaddy website.

The trolley comes with the Motocaddy Easilock ™ system which, with compatible bags, allows for no lower strap and an extremely stable bag. I used this bag with both a Motocaddy Easilock and non-Motocaddy bag. Both were completely stable throughout the round although the Easilock does look slick.

Loaded up I proceeded to the practice ground and then the course. The speed is controlled by a rotary knob which is indexed. It is easily accessible, but unlike previous trolleys I have owned, was not subject to involuntary knocks. There is also an adjustable distance control. This allows the trolley to be set to travel a predetermined distance on its own.

What was immediately apparent was the screen’s clarity and ease of use. I played in blazing sunshine but the screen was effortless to read. The distances updated quickly and were commensurate with those measured on my Bushnell laser. I generally use a laser, however this GPS was excellent and happily stood on its own. The default display showed front, middle and back green distances and I did not feel the need to deviate from these settings. One can position the pin quickly on the image of the green to get a reading to the pin. The shot distance measure was also quick and easy. Measurements to hazards were easily accessible. Technology should always enhance or improve the experience and this absolutely hits the mark. I barely thought about the GPS as it was so intuitive. It has a competition mode to switch the GPS off if necessary.