Golfstream Blue Electric Trolley Review
Can this budget electric golf trolley keep up with its more expensive competition?
The Golfstream Blue is one of the best-value electric trolleys on the market right now. The back-to-basics mantra behind the Blue will suit a lot of golfers who simply want a trolley that does the basics to a high standard. With a premium look and feel alongside a neat folding system, it's a fuss-free experience from start to finish.
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Premium look and feel
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Lightweight
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Easy folding system
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Two-year warranty as standard
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Rudimentary battery
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Not as compact as some
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Golfstream Blue Electric Trolley Review
The electric golf trolley can be one of the single most expensive purchases a golfer can make, so finding one that offers you practicality, functionality and value is key. Introducing the Golfstream Blue, the trolley that promises a practical, back-to-basics experience at a very competitive price of £469 in the UK.
Out of the box, the Blue is extremely user-friendly. Already fully assembled and with a one-step folding system, you can have it up and running in seconds. It comes as standard with an 18-hole lithium CaddyCell LifePO4 battery which, when compared to its competitors like the PowaKaddy FX3 or Motocaddy S1 looks a bit rudimentary. It uses a fairly elementary cord as well which transported me back to my first electric trolley as a junior golfer in the late 2000s. At this price, you’d expect to see something like this, however, and this is clearly the area Golfstream has chosen to save some money on. Luckily, the battery is lightweight, charges efficiently, and comes in a decent protective carry case, so all is not lost in this department.
The folding system is a simple one-step system, pressing a button once on the folding mechanism as the trolley collapses into a folded state. There, an in-built magnet holds the trolley in position. As impressed as I was about how quickly the chassis folds down, the magnet simply isn’t very strong at holding the Blue in its folded state. This meant I found the trolley unfolding on its own as I picked it up to move into my car. Once you know where you can and can’t pick it up from though, this becomes less of a problem. I love how quickly and easily the folding system functions and it is very similar to its competitors in that the chassis folds down onto itself with the front wheel not folding under. Sure, the most compact golf trolleys will offer you smarter, space-saving design, but you can’t look past the Blue for how quick it is to fold.
The back-to-basics mantra is most visible in the lack of a screen on the handle. Most of the best electric golf trolleys include a basic screen showing you things like speed and battery charge. The Blue has done away with this however and features just a dial that you push in to turn on and off and turn clockwise or anti-clockwise for more and less speed respectively. I didn’t find the lack of a screen to affect my experience with the trolley and you quickly become used to the lack of a screen and quickly get an idea of the ideal walking pace with the Blue. I did miss knowing how much charge my battery had, so be sure to fully charge it at the end of each round.
On the course, I was impressed with how efficiently the Blue ran. The motor is whisper quiet when moving around and the gentle electric hum adds to the overall premium look and feels this trolley has at its core. Golfstream has claimed that the high grip PU tires are five times more durable than normal trolley tires. While I can’t attest to this through my six weeks of testing, I can attest to the fact they provide a very smooth ride alongside the quiet but powerful motor.
In summary, the Golfstream Blue is one of the best-value electric trolleys on the market right now. The back-to-basics mantra behind the Blue will suit a lot of golfers who simply want a trolley that does the basics to a high standard. With a premium look and feel alongside a neat folding system, it's a fuss-free and enjoyable experience from start to finish. With a two-year manufacturer warranty as standard, there are no concerns to be had to investing your money here. The performance of the Golfstream blue alongside its functionality sees it placed in our 2023 Editor's Choice.
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Dan has been with Golf Monthly team since 2021. He graduated with a Masters degree in International Journalism from the University of Sussex and looks after equipment reviews and buying guides, specializing in golf shoe, golf bag, golf cart and apparel reviews. Dan has now tested and reviewed over 30 pairs of golf shoes and is an expert in the field. A left-handed golfer, his handicap index is currently 6.5 and he plays at Fulford Heath Golf Club in the West Midlands.
Dan's current clubs:
Driver: TaylorMade Stealth 2
Fairway: TaylorMade Stealth 2 15°
Hybrid: Ping G425
Irons: Cobra King Tec Utility, Ping i230 (5-PW)
Wedges: Ping Glide Forged Pro
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X
Ball: Titleist AVX
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