Motocaddy are one of the busiest brands in the whole golf industry. Just one year after introducing a fully refreshed fleet, the brand is back at it again, offering golfers an even more considerable set of upgrades than last year.
On one of the best remote electric trolleys from last year, the 2025 M7 GPS, not a lot was wrong, barring perhaps some parts of the GPS I'd have improved. Thankfully, the brand has added vast improvements to the one feature I thought let it down slightly, while keeping everything I loved about the last version intact.
The improvements I allude to have all come on the trolley's in-built GPS. While it has stayed in a landscape orientation - rivals like the PowaKaddy RX12 GPS or MGI Ai 500 GPS - the Motocaddy system has seen a huge upgrade in the user interface and responsiveness of the screen.
The responsiveness was the first thing that struck me when testing. You can now pinch and zoom across the detailed mapping, while the customisation now on offer allows you to choose which of the many options to have displayed on the screen at all times.
The 2D mapping gives you the ability to touch for a yardage to specific areas of the hole and utilise the new pinch and zoom feature to get closer than ever to the hole map on the screen.
Most impressive is the new 3D hole mapping, which offers unparalleled detail of the hole ahead. This even includes a flyover option, brilliant if you're playing a course for the first time and want a clearer idea of the challenge that lies ahead.
The mapping is barely the start of the GPS experience. Performance tracking and shot measurement, quick yardages to the green and hazards, a clock, round timer and lost ball timer, Bluetooth smartphone notifications, and an AED locator tool are also part of the package.
It all amalgamates to an incredibly detailed and responsive GPS that feels like a huge upgrade on the last version, and without a doubt, the most comprehensive I have tested in a built-in system before.
Elsewhere, there has been a refresh to the remote, which is much more ergonomic and better-looking than the previous version, while still offering the responsiveness and confidence that all the best remote golf trolleys provide.
Being part of Motocaddy's 'M' series of trolleys, the M7 GPS folds down incredibly compactly. The front wheels automatically fold underneath the chassis, the rear stabiliser wheel can be slotted under the chassis, and the rear wheels can even invert, making the overall footprint impressively small when folded away.
Motocaddy's best feature, which can be seen across its huge fleet of trolleys, is the wireless, autodisconnecting battery. As you fold the trolley away, the battery automatically disconnects, revealing a pop-out charging port at the same time. It means you'll never accidentally leave the trolley on and waste battery life, while also giving you an option to charge the battery directly from the chassis.
Do I still prefer the portrait screens I've tested on PowaKaddy and MGI trolleys, yes? But that being said, this is such a detailed and feature-packed GPS that something as simple as orientation doesn't really cross your mind when using it.
Would I be annoyed if I'd purchased last year's model, only to see it updated the following year? Also yes. Though Motocaddy's endeavour to improve its product must be commended, the regularity of its updates does seem to flood the market with a lot of trolleys. I'd love to see them slow down the release cycles slightly more going forward.
All of that being said, this is one of the most complete packages possible when it comes to an electric remote golf trolley. Compact folding, easy to live with, superb build quality, an excellent GPS and a responsive remote control combine to create a thoroughly enjoyable expereince that only adds positively to your experience on the golf course.
