Alphard Club Booster V2 with Follow Feature Beta

[Jman]

As the golf boom continues into 2022, one of the most exciting aspects has not just been people coming to the game and playing rounds, but how many are discovering how enjoyable walking a golf course can be. While some take their carry bag and go, others opt for a pushcart, and it is in that segment which technology is really starting to advance the experience. 



That technology is the electronic pushcart, and while there are many brands out there selling fully integrated designs costing thousands of dollars, Alphard believes they have found a better way. Originated as an idea which became backed by what was nothing short of an astounding crowdfunding, they have made it possible to convert any standard pushcart into a fully electronic one. 



The goal for Alphard is to make the walk more enjoyable for everyone regardless of age or health, and with so many already owning a pushcart, the

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[JW Smoove]

Great article James, looking to learn more about follow, but it's not needed for me. I love mine, it was a great buy, wish I had done it sooner. Don't forget the Budget Golf code, I used it and that made it a no brainer decision.

 

[JB]

The follow feature working as well as it did is something I will be following closely.

 

[Daluteh]

That's a pretty cool article @Jman . It's always a fun read when accessories are on front page as a big story.

 

[Jman]

The follow feature working as well as it did is something I will be following closely.

It really surprised me, usually with anything Beta there are some hiccups but this did extremely well. I’m very curious to see the finished version of it.

 

[AverageJoe]

Great write up! I’ll be on the lookout for the follow feature updates.!

When I purchased mine last year I paid for the tether but it was sold out and I had to wait a couple months on it to arrive. While waiting I had become accustomed to the remote but was hell bent on using the tether since I had paid for it and all. I used it for the next month or maybe two and it was solid. There were only a handful of instances were I would take off walking and the cart wouldn’t move and the tether would come loose and retract to the bag. I think it lost communication with the wheel unit causing it to do this, I would reattach it and then it would work fine. By the end of the summer I was back to the remote and what rounds I’ve managed to be able to play in 2022 have been remote rounds also. The tether is rolling around in the trunk of my car, I’m not too worried about it at this point.

 

[Jman]

Great article James, looking to learn more about follow, but it's not needed for me. I love mine, it was a great buy, wish I had done it sooner. Don't forget the Budget Golf code, I used it and that made it a no brainer decision.

Any reason why? Just happy with the remote? Personally I think that’s where I am, but dang if the follow didn’t surprise me.

 

[Jman]

So, I definitely doubted the usefulness of any of these electronic carts or devices. I’m a high school coach who loves to carry and will use a pushcart when it’s summer, but now I get it. This makes the walk better for me, and thinking about driving it to the next tee after coming off the green also keeps me from dwelling on a score, which is a bonus.

 

[DataDude]

Great write up again my man!!

This is a really cool option here. Did you find it distracting to remote control the cart while walking?

 

[Jman]

Great write up again my man!!

This is a really cool option here. Did you find it distracting to remote control the cart while walking?

No, it’s held in my hand while I walk at a normal cadence, no pointing or anything needed. Simple, unobtrusive, effective.

 

[JW Smoove]

Any reason why? Just happy with the remote? Personally I think that’s where I am, but dang if the follow didn’t surprise me.

I'm happy with the remote, more then I expected and I had a cart several years ago with the follow feature, I'm sure this one wil be an improvement, but I learned that I just prefer to see the clubs in front of me rather than behind. I do have an open mind so if this is really is better and seamless, I'd consider an upgrade! I do 100% love walking with the cart now.

 

[Jman]

I'm happy with the remote, more then I expected and I had a cart several years ago with the follow feature, I'm sure this one wil be an improvement, but I learned that I just prefer to see the clubs in front of me rather than behind. I do have an open mind so if this is really is better and seamless, I'd consider an upgrade! I do 100% love walking with the cart now.

That’s awesome.

FWIW, cool aspect of this one is it’s not just follow, it’ll also track on your left or right side rather than just behind, neat addition.

 

[JW Smoove]

That’s awesome.

FWIW, cool aspect of this one is it’s not just follow, it’ll also track on your left or right side rather than just behind, neat addition.

That may be just the difference I’d need/want. As i said, I’ll keep an eye out for updates. It’s a great product and the wide track and low center of gravity, i tipped it over 1 time, it hit a tree when i did not know it was moving (we were putting) i most hands hit the go button. Other than that it’s been perfect. The simplicity of the remote is frankly another great benefit. It’s just push and go.

Side note, my cart has a turning front wheel, a major help, i wonder if the front wheel had a softer spongier makeup. If bumps and such might be better absorbed to help keep the linear track? Not a big deal at all, but a few spots on my courses are less that ideal/smooth.

 

[Jman]

That may be just the difference I’d need/want. As i said, I’ll keep an eye out for updates. It’s a great product and the wide track and low center of gravity, i tipped it over 1 time, it hit a tree when i did not know it was moving (we were putting) i most hands hit the go button. Other than that it’s been perfect. The simplicity of the remote is frankly another great benefit. It’s just push and go.

Side note, my cart has a turning front wheel, a major help, i wonder if the front wheel had a softer spongier makeup. If bumps and such might be better absorbed to help keep the linear track? Not a big deal at all, but a few spots on my courses are less that ideal/smooth.

That’s why I learned very quickly about the lock button on the remote, useful little feature.

 

[AuzzieMatt]

Thanks @Jman that about cements my decision.

 

[WICHITAREJECT]

Nice article! Sounds like a good product for those who want an automatic cart.......

 

[Lord Tox]

Well damn, I'm impressed. What a great writeup on this product @Jman. If I ever start walking someday products like this are going to be hard to ignore.

 

[Pops]

Another fantastic review. Push cart is something I should look at again. This is a great product. Allowing a golfer to use their existing cart and all the added components that they had already collected. The ease of conversion might be the most surprising part of the unit.

 

[thewilderside]

Great write-up as always. Love that this gives you the motorized cart option at a lower entry price. Could definitely see myself jumping on something like this in the coming years.

 

[Jman]

Thanks @Jman that about cements my decision.

You gonna go this way? I think you’d be pleased!

 

[BuckNasty]

Motorized cart with follow feature for under $1k is a very attractive price, great review @Jman

 

[Snickerdog]

I had a friend who has one, (older model) and the bracket broke. Looks like they have beefed up the design a bit so should be much better. It is a heavy unit, but as the article said the carry strap works well. IMO expensive for what it is but also functional. Be interesting to see the follow mode work on one of these, for me I would just feel better having the cart out in front of me and be able to see it.

 

[Jman]

Motorized cart with follow feature for under $1k is a very attractive price, great review @Jman

Thank you! Worth noting, the follow features (tether and wireless proto) are not included in the base package.

 

[Jman]

I had a friend who has one, (older model) and the bracket broke. Looks like they have beefed up the design a bit so should be much better. It is a heavy unit, but as the article said the carry strap works well. IMO expensive for what it is but also functional. Be interesting to see the follow mode work on one of these, for me I would just feel better having the cart out in front of me and be able to see it.

Truly curious about the bold, would love to hear expanded thoughts on that?

I'm similar about follow vs the remote, but I def get why some would really enjoy the ease of the follow mode.

 

[Jman]

Great write-up as always. Love that this gives you the motorized cart option at a lower entry price. Could definitely see myself jumping on something like this in the coming years.

Thank you! I honestly scoffed at the idea of a motorized cart for a couple years now, but I get it now.