“I played about 20 rounds or so with the Navigator and loved it. And then it quit on the 17th hole of a very hilly course. Just stopped dead. I religiously kept it charged and know that it had a full charge prior to starting the round. Tried pulling the battery and reattaching with no change. No damage to the unit or the plug. Just dead. Tried leaving the remote in my pocket and using the handle controls. Dead. Put the wheels in manual and puuuuushed that thing up hill for 1 and a half holes. Ugh. Got home, charged the battery. Black screen. I'm thinking of giving it to my neighbor. To use as a boat anchor. Until it died, it was a god send. Now I'm back to square one.”
“I have played 5 rounds with my Zip Navigator and am extremely impressed and happy. I have deliberately pushed it to its limits and now know how “far” I can go. Battery life on a full charge was 48+ holes. It was easy to quickly switch the wheels into free roll mode to finish the round. This bad boy is heavy and pushing it on the cart path was relatively easy but on the fairway and rough it was a real strain. I will now fully charge the battery every 2 rounds. The cart was easy to set up out of the box. It took about 15 minutes to unbox and the only assembly required was to attach the wheels. After about an hour of charge time I had it out in the back yard with the dogs chasing it around while I trained myself in all of its functions. Inclines on the course are managed quite well. Steep slopes greater than about 45 degrees should be avoided, especially on wet grass, unless you have a hand on the handle. I had no issues on slopes shallower than 45. Just remember to install and extend the 5th wheel to help prevent tipping incidents. Using the remote is a piece of cake and is akin to a gaming controller directional button. The responsiveness of the unit while on the grass is a little bit “sluggish” for turning but the speed control is excellent and it stops within a foot of when the stop button is pressed regardless of speed. The speed setting on the cart could use tweaking. 4 is too slow and 5 is too fast. I normally run mine on 5 and just slow it down when it gets about 50-70 yards in front of me. MGI should “develop” a small carrier “basket” that can hang below the handle where a glove, snacks, etc. can be placed. The scorecard holder is effectively useless because the clubs extend above it and essentially block it. The drink holder is perfect and located right where it should be for easy access. The umbrella holder mounts easily and has a notched locking mechanism that allows for it to be set at any desired angle. Except for maybe keeping some precipitation off of the clubs, maybe, I don’t understand the need for it. This is not a cart you would be pushing on the course unless a battery failure happens and umbrella holders usually afford a level of protection for the golfer pushing the cart. Having the ability to enjoy a snack and/or beverage while the cart moves on its own down the fairway is a huge benefit. Trying to do anything while pushing a cart is a challenge, at best, and this cart effectively frees up both hands, at least for a couple of minutes on a hole when the cart doesn’t need frequent input from the remote. I personally do not like the hands on controller on the handle. I suppose one could get comfortable with it but it is not intuitive and, as previously indicated, the speed of 4 is too slow and 5 is too fast. It is much easier and more practical to use the remote. I drive a Corvette and this unit “easily” fits in the cargo area with a set of clubs. I live and play in Florida and the MGI Zip Navigator allows me to have much more energy at the end of my round. My shoulders and back are no longer tired from pushing a cart around in 90+ degree heat in 90% humidity on wet grass. Now the cart does all of the work and I just walk along from shot to shot. I am very glad that I decided to get this unit and it will pay for itself in a single season.”
“I’m 8 rounds into owning and playing with this electronic caddy. I love it. Everything is excellent. It’s easy to operate out of box. Battery life is perfect. It’s fast and stable. I keep it close over the bridges and rougher terrain on my course, mostly out of caution. I began using a heavier bag as my Hoofer sat on this cart poorly. The extra weight of a bigger bag helps the cart on the steeper hills of my course. It ran fine, but would be up on its back wheel for a spell. Really can’t say enough positive things about this product. Expensive yes—it’s a game changer in terms of being fresh through the round versus a push cart. If I was searching for some sort of “con” I would say the “back” wheel has an extension to make it slightly longer. I didn’t see this fact supported in the guide—found it in an online review. For worried folks like me of tipping it this is good info. It doesn’t tip. Very stable.”
“Instead of upgraded your driver every year, invest in this for the future. This is single handedly one of my favorite purchases outside of getting custom fit for golf clubs. But back to the golf cart, this cart does exceptionally well in any/every condition. It has made walking so much more enjoyable and easy, with much less strain on my body. This cart makes you truly feel like a pro with a caddy, and all the accessories make this item even better. Only thing I wish it has was a metal side component to put my rangefinder on it, but outside of that this is an amazing golf item that you need to get.”
“This is by far the best cart I have ever had…it takes no ‘assembly’ literally put the wheels on…the battery for the and remote control, are very robust and would last a couple of rounds or more. As regards value for money again five stars….I have only one question with a normal carry bag the leg stands become a problem…is there a solution…any thoughts from any one…”
“Arrived last nite 7/19/2021 Easy to assemble does not handle hills at my course very well have to help push up the hills. I am not the smartest person in the world but they should of put the Battery in front of the rear axle.”
“I have played half a dozen rounds so far with the caddy and everyone who sees it is always making complimentary comments. I tell them I may not be able to swing like a pro, but now I can at least walk like one. I also recently purchased the lite bag because I was having problems with my other cart bag twisting throughout the round, but the MGI bag solved that issue. This thing tackles hills easily up and down and makes the game much more enjoyable. I can't comment on how long the battery lasts except to say that it outlasts me...that's good enough. I belong to a private club but they still charge a cart fee if you ride. I did the math and the Zip Navigator will pay for itself in just a little over a year, not to mention the health benefits of walking. It is not an inexpensive purchase, but with many courses charging as much as $20 for a cart fee, you get your money back in as little as 70 rounds. If you play a couple times a week, investment recouped fairly quick. The remote has great range and with only four directional buttons and a stop, easy to learn. Do make sure you hit the lock button before putting the remote in your pocket. I have accidentally started it. Love being able to send the caddy to the next tee as I'm walking up to the green, or on to the ball I'm going to hit if I played a 2nd ball and need to pick one up. If you are on the fence and you have the money, I highly recommend.”
“I've played a dozen rounds with the Zip Navigator on a very hilly course (750 feet total elevation change), and the cart does just fine. I've learned to keep hold of it on steep hills, but this is an advantage since it can pull me up the steep inclines and brake my momentum going back down -- thus saving energy while climbing, and sparing my knees on the way down. Curbs, large bumps, rocks, and gravel can cause stability and traction problems, as other reviewers have noted, but a steadying hand keeps the cart going over any reasonable obstacle. In other words, let the cart go on its own while on fairways, but keep hold of the handle in rough and hilly terrain, and you'll get along fine. Sure beats carrying or pushing!”
