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| Powakaddy Freeway Titanium |
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 |  Average Rating: 4 out of 5 No. of Reviews: 7 RRP: £449.99 Year: 2006 Description: L-shaped handle incorporates finger operated variable speed control and new‘speed select’ lazy switch Corrosion resistant, highly durable, tubular titanium alloy body construction Strong, durable wheels fitted with the world’s best sealed clutch bearings with lightweight, easy glide, course friendly, puncture proof tyres Soft start controller, with unique Interconnect system. Maintenance free sealed drive and gear unit designed for high efficiency and virtually noiseless running Latest generation battery in stylish carry bag with strap and pocket for ID card. Supplied with purpose designed charger
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|  | | Posted: 27/02/06
Updated: 08/03/06 | | 'JURY IS STILL OUT!' | | Strengths:
Easy to erect and fold away. When it works it is very good indeed.[Update 08/03/06] I took the trolley to Foster's of Thyberg, near Rotherham. They discovered a loose wire, which they then re-attached. I collected it three days later and now it works fine.
The Powakaddy Customer Service department were truly excellent. They organised the repair and have offered to send me a new, Powakaddy Deluxe bag as compensation. Many thanks are due to Erica at Powakaddy.
Her response to my complaint was swift and her manner was very professional. | | Weaknesses:
My wife bought me one for my 50th, this was (Dec 2005). It kept stopping and transforming itself into a very expensive push trolley.
I returned it to Direct Golf and was informed that the warranty dictated that it had to be returned to a PowaKaddy service depot. It was exactly 5 weeks old. I argued, they should provide me with a new one. This was Jan 22, 2006.
On Feb 25, 2006 the new one started to play up! E-mailed PowaKaddy and was told to take it to a service centre. By the time that I have done this (tomorrow) I will have driven 156 miles, returning, exchanging and having the beast repaired. I expect some compensation from PowaKaddy.
Other weaknesses, I had to buy a bag for it. I bought a brolly holder for it, I bought a score card holder for it.
Powakaddy's are too expensive to justify these extras, it's a rip-off.
As Creosote states, my bag swivels around when the trolley is in use, this is also not good.
A further fault, I have had to de-clutch the wheels on a number of occasions. The wheels have solid centres and not a spoked design. Trying to hold the spring loaded switch in place and pull a wheel outwards (nothing to hold on to)when things are wet and muddy, is not very conducive to Saint like language.
Finally, the front wheel housing is a mud trap and impossible to clear when playing. Also, it is troublesome to clean when I return home. The front wheel is difficult to remove, thus preventing access to the mud-holding housing itself.[Update 08/03/06] Provided that the trolley continues to work there are no major jibes.
The front wheel housing does still collect mud at an alarming rate, this could be improved greatly.
I now know that spoked wheels are available (£27 per pair). These would make removing the wheels easier than at present. The solid wheels offer no grip, except for the muddy bits.
As for the bag spinning round, I will know more when I fit a Powakaddy bag to the trolley. | | Overall:
If it worked and was £100 cheaper, it may represent good value.
I have had two duds in the course of 11 weeks and Powakaddy do not seem interested in offering any form compensation.
Overall, I am not impressed and advise others to think carefully before spending any hard earned cash with PowaKaddy.[Update 08/03/06] I have played one round since the repair. The trolley behaved itself impeccably and did its job very effectively.
Long may it continue to do so. |
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| | | Posted: 18/08/05 | | 'BEST GOLF INVESTMENT I EVER MADE' | | Strengths:
quick and easy to assemble, nice and light but sturdy with it.quiet in use.The all terrain model is very stable even on hilly courses | | Weaknesses:
Not the cheapest on the market, but you get what you pay for.Shame Powakaddy dont include a few extras in their deals. | | Overall:
The freeway titanium is a great piece of ki,and a very sound investment.If you get tired during your round or your back is giving you gip I can strongly recomend this model.It really does allow you to concentrate on your golf shots,and not have to worry about picking up and putting down a golf bag every few minutes , or pulling your trolley all over the place which at the end of the day is what its all about, making a difficult game easier.I feel much fresher towards the end of the round,and noticed my concentration over the closing holes improved greatly,and my scores have dropped with it.Am currently playing off 10 and find it much easier to play to, and occasionally below handicap since I have purchased the freeway,I really do believe it has helped my whole game!! |
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