Powerbug Pro Sport Digital Electric Trolley Review

2012 LONG TERM REVIEW

In terms of setting this up and transporting it to and from the course, not to mention the easy storage, this is a first-class unit. When it’s folded down, it really doesn’t take up a great deal of room and fits easily into the boot of the car. It’s also been pretty reliable too, although I have started to have a couple of issues with it.

The battery is supposed to be capable of getting through 36 holes, but in wet conditions it struggles on the final nine. Some sort of battery indicator on the handle would be a really good addition to the product – there is a red light that comes on, but virtually as soon as it does the trolley dies. If they fixed this, and added a digital display, I would recommend the Powerbug Pro to anyone – and I’m quite hard to please!

Ratings (out of 5)

Ease of use: 4.5
Reliability: 4.5
Battery: 2.5
Functions: 2.0

2011 REVIEW

Tester: George Gow, HCP 12

Pros: It’s light, compact and fits in the car boot easily and I like the small size of the battery. Never having used an electric trolley before it makes life so much easier especially on my hilly home course and I will definitely be looking into purchasing one in the future. Look forward to reading other reviews.

Cons: I found the speed control a bit awkward to begin with but possibly with more use that will become easier. I also think that the price of the trolley could include a distance calculator. On the whole I found it to be a reasonable trolley in its price bracket.

Conclusion: The small, lightweight lithium battery makes this a very attractive product and makes for a light and powerful model. But for £450, you might expect a little more in the functions department. White trolleys always split opinion, and we thought the lighter frame might have cheapened the aesthetics a touch. It’s worth
noting that the price listed is for a lithium battery, and an 18-hole model is available for £299.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Looks: 3.4
Ease of use: 4.5
Ease of assembly: 3.65
Functions: 2.65
Performance: 4.15
Reliability: 4

2010 REVIEW

Using the Powerbug quite literally couldn’t have been easier – you turn the dial and you’re away.

But what all the testers liked about the dial was that you were never in-between walking speeds – some of the others were either too slow at one setting or too fast at the next notch up!

This, however, was very comfortable to use. Fergus felt it was very stable while Dave commented that it was great value for money. Ian raved about the unfussy looks of the trolley too, as well as noting that it more than held its own on a wide variety of surfaces – he did see a lot of the rough on the day it was tested too!

The testers also commented on the wheels – they looked like they would offer sensational grip and they really did – on one of the wettest days in living memory, the Powerbug stuck like glue to the ground. A truly brilliant performance from a model that won’t break the bank!

The Powerbug Pro Sport Digital Electric Trolley features a numeric LED speed indicator and accelerator dial

Battery options: 18-hole battery £299, lithium battery £450.
Weight: 9.5kg.
Warranty: 2 years

Web: www.powerbug.co.uk
Tel: 0118 940 6609