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5th September 2022 09:35 AM
#76
Site Owner
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The other day, my playing partner asked why people buy these, particularly fit people. I didn't have an answer.
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5th September 2022 10:07 AM
#77
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Originally Posted by
AndyP
The other day, my playing partner asked why people buy these, particularly fit people. I didn't have an answer.
For me it’s a few of things.
Not pushing a buggy is a big one and I find this makes the walk more enjoyable. The key is I want to walk- I hate riding in carts.
I’d suspect unless you’ve done it it would seem like a minor thing but to me it’s the key reason I love it. If you’ve ever played with a caddy you’d probably understand. It’s definitely a ‘luxury’ over a traditional cart or buggy but it is the experience that justifies it to me.
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5th September 2022 10:55 AM
#78
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
I resisted it for a long time, used a mates while away and bought one the next day.
The walk is way more enjoyable, being able to swing your arms while walking, not pushing up and down thick kik grass etc etc. never going back!
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5th September 2022 11:06 AM
#79
Victorious Confederate Captain
Order of Merit winner
Originally Posted by
AndyP
The other day, my playing partner asked why people buy these, particularly fit people. I didn't have an answer.
Medical reasons for mine, and better for my back.
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5th September 2022 11:36 AM
#80
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
I have no doubt I'll need to use one of these, one day, if I ever play golf again! Knees and hands f'd, but I'll never be affording a golf cart. And I'd rather walk too.
I see lots of people walking their dogs holding a lead, but I use a waist attach lead. It is totally true that being able to move your arms freely while walking does make a big difference.
I figure I'm getting old enough to justify it one day.
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Golflucky
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5th September 2022 02:10 PM
#81
Senior Member
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Originally Posted by
BUSHY
Still my favourite and best golf Purchase.
Same here.
Performs better on land.
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5th September 2022 02:11 PM
#82
Senior Member
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Originally Posted by
WBennett
Medical reasons for mine, and better for my back.
I push a Clic Gear, I end up with tendonitis in both elbows.
Easy excuse to use one.
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5th September 2022 02:19 PM
#83
Admin Team
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
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5th September 2022 02:31 PM
#84
Senior Member
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Originally Posted by
PeteyD
Are the ones without a remote any good?
I think you need to go all the way and get the remote.
My remote has run out of battery a few times and it’s nowhere near as enjoyable having to hold it the majority of the time.
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5th September 2022 02:53 PM
#85
Senior Member
Major Winner
Originally Posted by
PeteyD
Are the ones without a remote any good?
Yep.
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5th September 2022 05:02 PM
#86
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Originally Posted by
PeteyD
Are the ones without a remote any good?
Yes. But as soon as you use one with a remote you quickly understand the benefits.
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6th September 2022 03:44 PM
#87
Senior Member
Multiple Major Winner
Originally Posted by
AndyP
The other day, my playing partner asked why people buy these, particularly fit people. I didn't have an answer.
Hips and Knees. Getting old suxs.
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6th September 2022 04:13 PM
#88
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Damn straight there, Daves!!
Ping G10 Project X S
TM V-Steel 16.5* w Speeder 57s at 3 wood length
Ping G10 21* Hybrid Reg
Ping i3+ 4-W CS Lite S
Ping Tour 54* and 60* (ground) CS Lite S
SC Pro Platinum Mid Sur Counterbalanced
Ping Hoofer Vantage
NB 574 Greens (yes, no more Crocs)
Golflucky
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6th September 2022 06:20 PM
#89
Senior Member
Grand Slam Winner
Originally Posted by
LeftyHoges
Still my most hated and worst golf purchase.........and I own a Broomstick putter.
You have serious issues that need addressing.
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6th September 2022 07:38 PM
#90
Senior Member
Major Winner
Originally Posted by
sms316
You have serious issues that need addressing.
I've never used it in anger...
Which is whenever I putt.
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7th September 2022 06:29 AM
#91
Senior Member
Multiple Major Winner
Originally Posted by
Daves
Hips and Knees. Getting old suxs.
Originally Posted by
goughy
Damn straight there, Daves!!
I found that persevering with a push cart was just putting pressure on other areas (back and feet), as I compensated for hip and knee problems.
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10th September 2022 08:14 AM
#92
Senior Member
Multiple Major Winner
Originally Posted by
Johnny Canuck
The AT wheels are great.
Unfortunately, in the Zip series, the AT Wheels are basically the same as the Navigators. Only the colour of the spokes is different.
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23rd September 2022 02:38 PM
#93
Senior Member
Multiple Major Winner
Originally Posted by
Daves
Unfortunately, in the Zip series, the AT Wheels are basically the same as the Navigators. Only the colour of the spokes is different.
And no better grip than the old worn wheels. The upside is the lack of drive lash on the new hubs.
Met a fellow Navigator owner during my Wednesday round. He has similar issues to I, namely can't trust remote, tips over too easy, takes off when think it is stopped/parked etc. He had unfortunately had his go into a dam. He retrieved it and rang MGI on some advice to recover/repair/dry it out. They totally wiped him and told him to scrap it as it would never be any good. He dried it out and got it going and is still using it. Albeit with a noticeable Bearing whine.
Mt latest issue is the USB charge port on the Remote I have been using has come loose. It has broken away from the circuit Board mount points. It has always been finicky about the connection, so I suspect it has always been poorly attached.
Last edited by Daves; 23rd September 2022 at 02:45 PM.
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23rd September 2022 09:17 PM
#94
Senior Member
Major Winner
Originally Posted by
Daves
He had unfortunately had his go into a dam. He retrieved it and rang MGI on some advice to recover/repair/dry it out. They totally wiped him and told him to scrap it as it would never be any good.
Sounds eerily familiar.
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Ping G430 Hybrid 20.5° - Tour Alta CB Stiff
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Cleveland RTX Zipcore 50°, 54°, 58°
Custom Lajosi DD201 - 390g head
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23rd September 2022 11:41 PM
#95
Senior Member
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Electronics will often be fine if you can completely dry them out before turning on again.
And, i guess possible to claim on household insurance if silly enough to pay for cover outside the home ( its expensive)
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27th September 2022 06:40 AM
#96
Senior Member
Grand Slam Winner
Got mine out of the back of the garage where it has been sitting over a year. Used it at Cooly/Tweed yesterday and worked fine.
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1st November 2022 08:01 PM
#97
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
If you get a flat battery during the round can you actually do anything to make it easy enough to push?
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1st November 2022 08:15 PM
#98
Senior Member
Major Winner
Originally Posted by
Tongueboy
If you get a flat battery during the round can you actually do anything to make it easy enough to push?
You can move the wheels out a little and off the drive pins, then they just spin freely on the axle instead of pushing against the motor.
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1st November 2022 08:30 PM
#99
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
Originally Posted by
benno_r
You can move the wheels out a little and off the drive pins, then they just spin freely on the axle instead of pushing against the motor.
Ta mate.
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1st November 2022 08:31 PM
#100
Victorious Confederate Captain
Order of Merit winner
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