The Motocaddy S5 is a world first in the golf trolley world: capable of being linked to the ‘Motocaddy GPS’ free App (available on Apple Store and Google Play store) via a Bluetooth connection which allows the trolly’s digital display to be used as GPS, it can then provide you with front, middle and back distances on the green, as well as the par of the hole, a clock and a round timer.
Once connected the S5 can also alert you to any notifications your phone may receive, ensuring you don’t miss any important calls, texts or alerts (including WhatsApp or Facebook) without the distraction of checking your phone or having it on your person on the green. To ensure you aren’t being interrupted by every trivial alert, you can pre-set which apps you want to give permission to receive. The phone will remain connected to the trolley whether its carried on your person or popped away in the bag, and to ensure it doesn’t run out of juice the S5 also has an integrated USB charging port.
As well as streamlining your gadgets into one essential product the S5 has a modern design with a soft touch ergonomic handle, streamlined battery tray for a slim profile and ‘QUIKFOLD’ mechanism. Other features include the ‘Adjustable Distance Control’ (up to 45m) - the GPS uses the world's first mapping database that covers 40,000 courses with no subscription fees. The ‘Twilight Mode’ helps improve visibility in low-light conditions; there are Nine speed settings and it is ‘EASILOCK’ compatible to keep your gear secure.
The S5 Connect is a good choice for those who want to remain connected whilst playing the game without too much interruption from the outside world. It is easy to pair up, quickly switches between holes, and the display is very simple…dare I say ‘boring’, but it has all the info you need, although I would prefer to see a larger screen. If the tech isn’t important to you the other features of the S5 connect are still worth a look at: smooth manoeuvrability with quick and easy set up thanks to the ‘QUICKFOLD’. RRP £549.99
4.5 out of 5
Pro
App driven GPS
Front, middle & back distances on screen (hole & par)
USB charging port
Nine speed settings
QUIKFOLD mechanism
Smartphone alerts
40,000 courses available
EASILOK compatible
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