The ifrothgolf review
The Motocaddy SE is the brand's back-to-basics electric trolley, aimed at golfers stepping up from a push cart who want the legs done for them without paying for tech they won't use.
What's great
This is proper Motocaddy build quality at the cheap end, and you feel it. The frame is solid, the QUIKFOLD setup takes seconds once you've done it twice, and reviewers at Golf Monthly and Today's Golfer both basically said the same thing: you forget you're using it, which is exactly what you want from a trolley. Nine speed settings cover hills and wet ground without bogging down, and the lithium battery (the upgrade worth paying for) comfortably handles 36 holes, so you're not range-anxious on a long day. The USB port under the handle to keep your phone or GPS alive is a genuinely useful touch the budget competition mostly skips.
Worth knowing
The big annoyance is there's no display, so you can't see which speed you're on. You nudge the dial and it either crawls or shoots off down the fairway, and you're guessing every round. It's also bulkier folded than Motocaddy's dearer models, so check your boot space. No remote, no GPS, no downhill brake, it's deliberately basic. And the lead-acid battery version is a false economy, heavy and shorter-lived, so factor the lithium upgrade into your budget from the start.
The verdict
A genuinely good first electric trolley that nails the fundamentals for the money. Get the lithium version, accept you're guessing the speed setting, and you'll be very happy. I rate it for newcomers; gadget hounds should look higher up the range.
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise the cable-free battery and effortless folding for the money. The limitation is the absence of GPS and downhill control at this price.
