Motocaddy M7 Electric Push Cart Review

After becoming a walking member at my local club this year, I decided to really dive into the various push carts available on the market, which have ultimately become a great medium for getting my bag around the hilly terrain the course has to offer.

After trying a few manual units and one other electric model, Motocaddy sent me their M7 GPS Remote Ultra push cart, which is perhaps the most well-known manufacturer and model of electric push carts on the market. Coming off the review of the NAVEE Electric Golf Push Cart, my expectations were high.

The NAVEE was the first electric model I had used in my life, and I knew where it was good and where it fell short.

The M7 seemed to be the model I would see myself using more frequently, as it was more reliable, of better quality, had better attachments, and performed to a higher standard compared to the NAVEE.

First Impressions: Quality and Performance

Electric push carts are HEAVY, mostly due to the massive battery they have to carry to give you enough energy to make it through a few rounds of golf. Nevertheless, they all feel very quality, but the M7 is a much higher standard.

First looks at it give you a sense that this is a machine that is built for the true golfer. It is something that is not only extremely well built, but it feels like it can handle a lot of what you’re going to throw at it.

There was not a single thing about it that felt cheap or misplaced or looked like a second thought. It was truly a well-built piece of equipment that I was excited to use.

Features

The most evident feature that you’ll notice with the M7 is the presence of a small screen by the handles, which is your information center. You can track scores, look at hole layouts, control speed, and do a variety of other things from this screen. 

It is a really great touch, and while I still found myself using a rangefinder to the pin to get exact readings, the screen with GPS was really nice for those layup shots to a blind fairway, and helped me determine whether I should hit 3 wood or driver on several holes where things are just a little dicey.

I also really enjoyed tracking my score with it, which helped me input the rounds into the GHIN app afterward. There is an attachment for a scorecard holder, but I definitely preferred using the touchscreen to track my scores.

Overall Performance

Speed Control

I really liked the speed control with this push cart, which is something I feel is probably the main driver of whether someone would like a particular model or not. We all walk at different speeds with different stride lengths, so it is crucial to find a cart that fits your pace to keep things enjoyable. 

The M7 uses a 1-10 system for speed, and it can be controlled through the silver dial. It is pretty steady even when going down or up hills. Typically, I would keep it on the ‘3’ setting and keep my hands on it, which felt nice and controlled. It was really an enjoyable experience.

Handling Steep Hills

One thing I wanted to test out was its ability to scale steep hills, which is important because you don’t want to lose your cart in a bush, pond, creek, or someone’s yard because it doesn’t adjust to steep inclines and declines.

The M7 did this very well, and I was quite impressed with it. Make sure you have the balance wheel set to the correct setting so it doesn’t tip over, but getting down hills is a breeze for this:

Final Thoughts

The M7 doesn’t fall short anywhere. It has tremendous battery life, it is adjustable for speeds and pace, it tracks your scores, gives you a great layout of the hole you’re playing, and it truly generates a great walking experience without the hassle of pushing a cart manually.

For $1,400, it is a great deal, in my opinion. It is a piece of equipment that is priced better than some competitors but performs much better. You feel the quality when you use it, and through about five rounds, I haven’t had a single complaint with it.

This is where things get interesting. The M7 is still a 10/10 for me, because I had no complaints. However, I wonder if electric push carts are truly worth it.

From my perspective, it’s a lot of maintenance and a lot of work to ensure that your cart is ready for your round. It’s heavy, and you likely won’t want to keep it in your car, so having an easily accessible place to store it is key to a good experience. I have found electric push carts to be more of a burden than a blessing.

I am sure I’m the minority here, but I would prefer a manual cart that is lightweight, compact, and easily movable in and out of your house or garage from your car.