Today I tried out a GolfBoard for the first time. If you haven’t heard of one, they’re motorized one-passenger golf vehicles which the golfer rides like a surf board.
I was a little scared when I tried it at first, especially since my first few tests were on pavement and I didn’t want to face-plant and knock out all of my teeth. But by a few holes in I had the feel of it. To turn the rider leans, just like surfing or skateboarding. More speed makes it easier to turn too, just like powder skiing.
GolfBoard Video
Here’s a first person view video of me driving past my golf buddies to my drive, which was at least 50 yards past them! Hahahaha.
The local municipal course charges $1/hole. I had intended to walk today which would have run $30. But instead I paid $48. While I think it is cool and fun, it isn’t worth another $18 per round. I’m sure resort courses or higher end clubs charge even more. That said, we did get an 18 hole round in on a Saturday in about 3:45. So that’s very cool.
Swannies also puts on “party scrambles.” These are fun events include drinking and party games like cornole, beersby, and kubb. They are intramural competitions around the country. I see 18 of them in the USA so far, but alas, none where I live in Utah. Utah isn’t known as a “party state” I guess.
More on Swannies coming soon when I post my full review of the polo (and the wife posts her part about the hat).
The main goal for 2018 is to walk my golf rounds as often as possible, and ride as little as possible. I have several reasons. First, I need exercise. Second, I’m training for an epic trip to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort this July. Third, and not least, riding costs a lot more money. I’m saving about $15 per round by walking.
Slinging my bag on my shoulders is not much of an option because I have a bad back. Thankfully I have a Big Max Blade Quattro 4-wheel push cart, or “trolley” for my friends across the pond. I’ve been gaming this push cart for six months now, 3x/week now that spring is here.
Features
The Blade Quattro features four wheels, which fold to a nice flat “blade” shape for storage, as seen in the photo below.
The wheels can be removed easily for more storage and transportation options. The frame is solid but the wheelbase is a little narrower and shorter than some carts, so balancing the bag properly is important for a good and easy roll.
Folding is easy. Undo two latches, one being the height adjustment for the handle, and bring the frame together. The wheels automagically fold under as seen above.
The handle area has some nice features. First there are mounts for GPS devices as well as an umbrella mount (see photo below with umbrella). There is a beverage holder on the right, which perfectly fits a water or sports bottle.
The storage area in the handle is massive. I’ve put tons of stuff in there. At one time I had the following in there, with plenty of room to spare: 4-5 balls, wallet, phone, gloves, hat extra score card, car keys, pocket camera, umbrella mount. See photo below.
The lid of the storage compartment holds a scorecard with a strong clip.
There are also a few tee holders and a pencil holder in the handle area.
Video
Here’s a little video showing the Blade do its thing, in spring golf conditions in Utah (meaning some snow on the ground).
Final Thoughts
The Big Max Blade Quattro 4-Wheel Push Cart is a terrific push cart. I just wrapped up my 2nd round in as many days with the Blade, just about an hour ago. It was a solid round and I was once again thrilled with the Blade’s performance and convenience. She’s now folded nicely in the trunk of my car, ready for action on a moment’s notice.
Just received a Shot Scope V2 to be reviewed. The Shot Scope 2 is an interesting combination of a GPS watch and a shot tracking device like Arccos or Game Golf.
The previously mentioned shot tracking systems are ok, but I always got irritated when I forgot to “mark” a shot. That happened several times per round. Then when I’d look at my round on my computer or mobile device it would show that I shot a 58 in my round, which included 4-5 hole-in-ones on par-4’s. I’d only remembered to mark the tee shot.
With Shot Scope V2 there is no marking shots. The system automatically senses the shot, and the club used.
Along with shot tracking, the unit features a smart GPS for font/middle/back yardages.
I hope to try this system out this week for the first time, and if it goes well I’ll keep it in play for several rounds, then post my review following that. I will have to overcome my dislike for watches. I don’t wear one. Stay tuned.
In for review is the new Bombtech Golf Grenade2 Driver and 3-wood combo package (photos below). The Grenade2 driver normally sells for $297.00 and the 3-wood $147.00, but right now Bombtech has this combo package for $297.00. Based on the hundreds of reviews of the package, it looks like a hot seller.
I’m anxious to see how well the Grenade2 driver performs. I posted a Bombtech Grenade driver review back in 2014, the first model. I really liked it. My dad tried it and refused to give it back, and he still plays it today. He’s 82 and it is a stiff shaft. He kills it.
I haven’t hit the Grenade2 driver 3-wood combo yet, so my full review will be a few weeks. I don’t just hit a club three times on the range and post a “detailed” review. I actually game the clubs I review, on real golf courses, with real golf balls. Stay tuned.
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