Phenomenal review!! I just got my V2 and TFS but am very bad about reading instructions, you just answered every question I had and with incredible detail! Thank you so much, really appreciate the review!
Great review. I’ve had my V2 for 1.5 years and after 100+ rounds I still absolutely love it. Zero complaints. I stopped using my anti wheelie wheels. I just keep a large jug of water in bottom front pouch of my H2NO bag and don’t go real fast up steep hills and it’s not a problem. My buddy has the follow tether thing on his V2 and I must say I don’t have a need for that feature. I prefer the cart out in front of me. I send it up ahead 30-50 yards and park it just to the right of my ball so that when I get there it’s right where I want it to be. I liked your magnet hack. I secured a 8” or so loop of orange 550 cord with gorilla tape onto the remote. When not in use I hang it on a golf T stuck in the Rovic. Works well. Once I dropped the remote amongst some trees/under brush. Without the orange 550 I’d been in trouble. My first cart with V2 was an original Clic gear with non rotating wheel. Worked descent on wet dewing Georgia morning grass but as dew decreased the friction increased and turning was difficult and couldn’t have been healthy for the V2. Highly recommend rotating front wheel. If you’re a walker and looking to enhance your time on the course and want the energy after the round to take on other activities, treat yourself to a V2. And the V2 pairs nicely with a Rovic.
Thanks for the kind words. I am coming up on almost 2 years of having mine and love it every time I play. Still zero complaints here as well. The magnet works great. I too prefer to have the cart waiting for me when I get to the ball and to sending it to the next tee when I am putting. It really is the best thing I have ever bought for golf.
i have the original one, love it. always walk now. i have wanted the V2 since i heard they were making it. goes a bit faster. only had the original for 2 1/2 seasons
@@Birdknowsbest thanks . Appreciate it . I play off a 0.5 index. I bought the SC300 Voice caddie recently. Brilliant device. Highly recommend it. I had the SC 200 before which I bought second hand but it bombed out after 4 years.
The swivel is a must. My buddy, who's cart you see with the swivel, didn't have the swivel right away. He got the swivel fairly soon after seeing my cart that already had a front swivel wheel and how much better it worked. He said it was night and day.
Thanks, I'm glad it helped. It's so worth it. It's been such a game changer for me. My best friend bought one and he loves it too. Especially on hilly courses or windy days. Just about every time I play someone asks me what it is etc. It was a no brainer for bc I already had a push cart which is one of the advantages of the V2 vs other electric push carts.
I had the wheels and this was a fantastic review. I did the same hack with the remote. I upgraded to the mgi zp navigator mainly because you don't deal with removing wheels. Its a pushcart that you can leave in the car and just take the small battery out to recharge. With the alphard, you remove the unit and the clamps were not protected when you put the cart in the car. I never had problems but the mgi is a simpler process.
@@Birdknowsbest well…. $800 for the alphard wheels…. $300 for the Rovic swivel.. and the Mgi zip is then only $300 more. If there was a way to fold up the cart without having to take off the 30 pound alphard wheels, the product would be a home run.
@@jcjbike understand your point that isn't an issue for me. I put the wheels in a duffel bag and fold up the cart. I also already had the push cart before I got my V2 so I don't count that towards the cost of the V2. I think most buyers already use a push cart.
@@Birdknowsbest I have had MGI carts and watch out when you put the front wheels in freewheel mode. Many times the prongs will not engage for remote use. Have had many issues with this.
Very good review thank you. I'm soon to get one for my 60th birthday, & the good news we can now get them easily here in Australia. I have a Clicgear 3.5+ buggy & I will definitely get the swivel conversion kit. I was looking at the MGi Zip Nav All Terrain but it is $1100AUD more , cannot justify that, that only includes the mobile phone holder accessory too. I will not get the TFS add on but I am keen to see what the V2 Sidekick wireless add on might be like later this year when it's released.
Thanks and you wont regret purchasing the V2. Good call on the swivel conversion kit as I find it to be almost a necessity to get the most out of your V2. I too am curious about the wireless Sidekick, but 90% of the time I end up using the remote.
@@Birdknowsbest I have finally purchased but unfortunately there are delays on shipping here in AUS at the moment. Do you happen to know if you can use the Clicgear seat with the V2 Booster? I cannot find any info about it.
I went with the Costco bundle mgi zip navigator AT comes with all the accessories like seat, umbrella holder, gps holder and score card holder plus travel bag and usb charger built into the unit. This is an add-on for an already expensive push cart I feel the mgi zip navigator AT from Costco with 300 off which I bought this holiday season
Sweet. Happy to help. Hopefully you clicked the link in the description for some extra savings. You will love it. Let me know what you think when you get it.
Great review! I also love my V2 and I agree it's my best golf purchase I've made. I am a bit skeptical about the 27 holes as my V2 gets to it last light after just 18.
Thanks, it really depends on the terrain of the course but I think 27 maybe even 36 if it's a relatively flat course as POSSIBLE. I have never had a problem making an 18 no matter how hilly the course is.
if the battery dies why would you have to use the remote to put it in free wheel mode? the wheels are dead? when off it is in free wheel mode. i use the mode for narrow bridges etc. could do it to conserve battery for hills maybe. unless something has changed. thanks for the review, iwant it more now.
Honestly, the battery has never died on me while using it. Yes, if the battery were to die you would just push it like a normal push cart (freewheel mode) if I didn't communicate that clearly in the video. Like you, I only use Freewheel mode on a tight bridge or other area where I want more control. If I'm going up a really steep hill, I just put it in the first speed and hold on to it and help guide it up that hill. I rarely end up using it based on the courses I play. Glad you enjoyed the review. I've talked to a couple people that have had both the V1 and V2 and they all said they like the V2 a lot more.
I use the remote 90% of the time because I prefer to have my cart waiting for me at the ball when I get there. I've never had a problem using the tether, but for example when I am putting I like to have the cart off to the side of the green and then after I putt out, I drive the cart to the Tee Box using the remote, and it is waiting for me when I get there.
Great review I have the bagboy nitron push cart I noticed they have the brackets for that model so I'm definitely getting one but do u know if it will affect the way the cart opens and closes with the kinda pistons that the nitron cart has and also do u know if they offer the swivel for that particular cart
Ive never used that cart, but It should not affect the way your cart opens and closes bc the back wheels are not on the cart when you collapse it for transport. I believe the swivel wheels should fit that cart as well. They are designed to be universal. I havent heard from anyone that the swivel wheels or the brackets for the V2 dont fit. It shouldnt be an issue for you with your nitron cart. Let me know if you have any other questions. The link in the description will save you 5% when you decide to purchase.
Maybe one of the best reviews I've seen keep up the great work. I have 4 wheel clic gear 8.0 push cart.Are the whell conversion available ? Also if it was not for your review I would not even know that you had to remove the rear wheels never even came to my mind.. thank you
Thank you for the kind words. Yes, it should work with the CG 8.0. Idk if that model has front swivel wheels. I know it has 2 front wheels. As far as I know the swivel kit is available. The swivel wheel kit would replace your current front wheels on your CG and the V2 would become your back wheels. Its pretty easy to mount the V2 and the wheels to your cart. I'm not very mechanically inclined and I was able to do it in around 30 minutes. My buddy, who has the front wheel swivel kit, said it wasn't that difficult to install the swivel kit. The swivel makes everything easier from driving to steering the cart. I highly recommend getting a cart with a front swiveling wheel or buying the conversion kit. Hope this helps. Let me know if you decide to buy and if you have anymore questions.
Off topic just a little: Are you happy with your Rovic RV1s golf cart? I just bought 1 to plan to use with a Alphard V2. After seeing your video and other info it is clear that a swivel front wheel is desirable. Still a lot less than the MGI Nav. for a remote controlled electric cart.
Thank you. Click the link in the description to save fifty bucks on the purchase. I do not believe the wireless Sidekick is necessary as I use the remote 95% of the time. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Great review. I am almost sold. Have you tried leaving the V2 attached and folding the cart? Or maybe the cart could fold partially to fit in some vehicles? Thanks!
I have not. It's easy enough to remove the back wheels and I store the back wheels in a duffel bag in my car. Also in the duffle bag are the wheelie bars and my golf shoes. You could possibly fold it partially the way down to keep the wheels attached but it's really so easy to remove the wheels that I do it every time. You are also going to have to remove the wheels if you want to remove the battery to charge it because the battery is on the bottom of the V2.
Hi, thank you for your informative review! I have an older Alphard and was wondering how to use the app on my phone instead of the remote, which I lost. Thank you! Jim
It will work with any cart. It will perform best with a front wheel that swivels. It is up to you but I would suggest buying the front wheel conversion kit with swivels. Everything about using the V2 is a lot easier with wheels that swivel.
@@rskolin happy to help. Let me know if you have any other questions. If you do decide to buy click that link in the description because I think it saves you 50 bucks and that's the lowest savings you'll find on it. It's still the best golf item I have ever bought.
@@Birdknowsbest Thanks for the $50 coupon. They had a nice sale on the combo (cart and V2), so I ordered that. I used your coupon to save an add'l $50.
great review - just bought one - question - do you keep the wheelie height setting as it came or do you adjust them so that the wheelies are always touching the ground ?
The wheelie bars height is always in the same place/setting. They hover around 2 inches above the ground. They only touch the ground when you are going up a hill and they are needed to help stop your cart from tipping backwards. Glad the review helped. You will love your V2. Let me know if you have any other questions.
@@ryancoladonato3045 I did look at the MGI but the V2 was much cheaper and worked with my current push cart. I've had my V2 for 3 or 4 years and have had zero issues and is still the best golf item I've ever bought.
@@Birdknowsbest yeah, The MGI AT is roughly $1600 new, the Alphard is $900 and with the sidekick $1149. I’m in the market for one of these but still on the fence if I want to pay 500-700 more for the MGI.
@@ryancoladonato3045 I would say go with the V2 bc I've had zero problems with it and my two best golf friends bought it after they saw mine. You don't need the sidekick and I hardly ever use the tether and always use the remote.
If buying a new cart to go with the eWheels - what is the ultimate option? Clicgear 4.0 with swivel wheel or the Omnicart? Or some other premium option?
My personal suggestion is the Clicgear Rovic RV1s, because that's what I use and what's shown in the video. I have had zero problems with it but I would assume any other cart that has a swivel wheel would work.
Thanks, yeah as long as your cart has a front wheel that swivels, you'll be all good. And I'm pretty sure clicgear owns rovic. If you do decide to buy , use the link in the description because it will save you fifty bucks on your purchase. Let me know if you have any other questions.
It will go over curbs. I assist it normally by putting it in the slowest mode and then holding on to the cart to help lift the back tires up over the curb. You can always put it in Freewheel mode and push it manually up or down a curb.
If remote control run out of battery during the route in the course, is there any way to keep working the booster V2 without using remote control? Thanks for your reply.
Two things that you can do. You can use a portable battery charger like you use for your phone and usb-c to the remote and after like two holes you'll have enough charge to finish the round. The other option is to use the club booster V2 app. The app just looks like a remote control on your phone and you can steer it by pushing the controls on your phone instead of using the remote. I charge mine after 3 Rounds and it should be good for at least four. My buddies remote died last month and he used my cell phone charger to charge it up and it was good to go after two holes and then he charged it full when he got home. You could also use the optional tether as you don't need a remote to use the tether. Hope that helps.
Thanks very much for the review. My one complaint with the Rovic cart is that it does not have a under console bag. I see that you've put something in place on your cart, would it be possible for you to share the name/model of the bag and where you got it?
That is a Bag Boy bag that I have a link to in the description. Clic gear, who makes the rovic, also has some other bags you can connect if you are looking for some larger ones.
@@Birdknowsbest Last question on the bag: How did you connect it? It appears that it is fitted to a Bag Boy cart with screws. Did you have to rig something up or are straps an option as well?
@@n8kw The golf bag is connected to the cart just as if it's a normal push cart. It uses a rubber strap on the top and bottom to hold the bag on the cart. The only thing the V2 does is replace your current carts back wheels with the V2 which has 2 wheels which become your new back wheels. How your bag sits on the cart is no different if you use a V2 or if you are using the push cart as you bought it. Hope that helps. Or are you talking about how to connect the V2 to your cart?
@@Birdknowsbest Sorry, I was speaking of the Bag Boy Accessory Bag rather than the actual golf bag! Given that you're using in on a non-Bag Boy cart, I was hoping it wasn't too complicated to attach.
Take the battery out of the unit. Alphard suggests charging it for only 10 minutes once a month during the off season. I have done this every winter and mine continues to work great. You don't want it to freeze so I keep mine in the basement.
i have the rovic rv1c, no swivel wheel. I see you mentioned it worked still without the swivel and that you can buy the swivel kit to change it out. My question is the swivel kit mentions its for CG models and i am wondering if that will work with my rv1c model as well. Let me know if you know the answer. Thanks!
I don't know for sure. The swivel you see being used in the video is my buddies and he has a clicgear cart. Rovic is also made by Clicgear so I see no reason it shouldn't work.
Where did you get that bag that hangs underneath the handlebar? I can't find that on the clicgear site... is that an aftermarket universal accessory bag?
I use the remote 95% of the time. In the video I show the TFS (tether follow system) which is a tether that connects to you and it follows you. Alphard did just come out with the Side Kick which does follow you around autonomously.
@@Birdknowsbest ok thanks just making sure I’m not hearing things. 🤣 so let me ask you this do you think the battery can support a weight around 100-130 lbs?
@@watchmesk8betta I don't know what the weight rating is. The more weight the slower it would probably go and the shorter the range would be. I have never heard of a golf bag weighing that much.
@@Birdknowsbest wellll ha I want to integrate it into something else. So I’ve been gather all the info I can about it. I’ve already look at these answers I just wanted to hear it from you. Thanks yeah it actually may not be strong enough.
I just installed the V2 on my Clickgear 4.0. I noticed immediately that the seat I earlier installed on the cart cannot work now since the construction of the mounting bracket for the seat is also the bracket for the struts to hold the wheel. The V2 requires me to remove the existing wheels since the V2 comes with its own set of wheels. The second thing I discovered is that the marked bracket on the V2 for the right wheel is constructed incorrectly. I have to pull up on the latch to lock the wheel to the V2 unit rather than push down on the latch. That also means the wheelie attachment does not lock in place for the right wheel. I reached out to Alphard am awaiting a response. Any thoughts. David Mitchell
Can't comment on the seat as I don't use or ever have used a seat on my cart. Idk about the bracket issue you are having. If you watch the video you can see how the brackets work on mine. They clamp over the bar, then I slide in the wheelie bars and pull up to lock them. I've never had an issue with the clamp or brackets on mine or my buddies.
@@Birdknowsbest I have a clicgear 3.5+ with the seat attachment. It's not intuitively obvious how to attach the seat bracket but I finally figured it out. There are a couple of videos on RUclips that show how to attach the seat for clicgear 4.0. Same process for 3.5+
That red one i keep the V2 in? Its an old one we had at our house. I didnt buy it for the V2. Its larger than a normal duffel but smaller than a hockey bag duffel. I could get you the dimensions if you really want them.
@@juancontreras6832 My duffel is roughly 28 inches long, 15 wide and about 12 inches high. The V2 with the wheels together is 24.5 inches long so it just needs to be wider than that. Hope that helps.
@@TheOneAndOnlycE It works great on hilly courses. Never had an issue with it tipping over. If any hill is too steep I just hold on to it while I drive it up.
i dont play golf and never plan to.... but i want one.
Phenomenal review!! I just got my V2 and TFS but am very bad about reading instructions, you just answered every question I had and with incredible detail! Thank you so much, really appreciate the review!
Thanks. Great to hear. I'm sure that you will love it. Let me know what you think after your first round with it.
Great review. I’ve had my V2 for 1.5 years and after 100+ rounds I still absolutely love it. Zero complaints.
I stopped using my anti wheelie wheels. I just keep a large jug of water in bottom front pouch of my H2NO bag and don’t go real fast up steep hills and it’s not a problem.
My buddy has the follow tether thing on his V2 and I must say I don’t have a need for that feature.
I prefer the cart out in front of me. I send it up ahead 30-50 yards and park it just to the right of my ball so that when I get there it’s right where I want it to be.
I liked your magnet hack. I secured a 8” or so loop of orange 550 cord with gorilla tape onto the remote. When not in use I hang it on a golf T stuck in the Rovic. Works well. Once I dropped the remote amongst some trees/under brush. Without the orange 550 I’d been in trouble.
My first cart with V2 was an original Clic gear with non rotating wheel. Worked descent on wet dewing Georgia morning grass but as dew decreased the friction increased and turning was difficult and couldn’t have been healthy for the V2. Highly recommend rotating front wheel.
If you’re a walker and looking to enhance your time on the course and want the energy after the round to take on other activities, treat yourself to a V2.
And the V2 pairs nicely with a Rovic.
Thanks for the kind words. I am coming up on almost 2 years of having mine and love it every time I play. Still zero complaints here as well. The magnet works great. I too prefer to have the cart waiting for me when I get to the ball and to sending it to the next tee when I am putting. It really is the best thing I have ever bought for golf.
i have the original one, love it. always walk now. i have wanted the V2 since i heard they were making it. goes a bit faster. only had the original for 2 1/2 seasons
Thanks. I just got a super deal on a V2 and Clicgear cart. Used your vid for installation and operation. Great job.
The best video on the Alphard V2 I've seen so far. Thanks for the upload. Cheers Dave
Thank you. I appreciate you saying that. Cheers to you.
@@Birdknowsbest I got mine today. Super easy installation.
@@davidbarnard1409 Nice. You are gonna love it. Let me know if you have any questions about it.
@@Birdknowsbest thanks . Appreciate it . I play off a 0.5 index. I bought the SC300 Voice caddie recently. Brilliant device. Highly recommend it. I had the SC 200 before which I bought second hand but it bombed out after 4 years.
Great review. Love mine. Only had it for two rds. Next purchase is the swivel conversion.
The swivel is a must. My buddy, who's cart you see with the swivel, didn't have the swivel right away. He got the swivel fairly soon after seeing my cart that already had a front swivel wheel and how much better it worked. He said it was night and day.
Very helpful review. I'm sold!! Now I just need to wait for my birthday to get even remotely close to justify the purchase...
Thanks, I'm glad it helped. It's so worth it. It's been such a game changer for me. My best friend bought one and he loves it too. Especially on hilly courses or windy days. Just about every time I play someone asks me what it is etc. It was a no brainer for bc I already had a push cart which is one of the advantages of the V2 vs other electric push carts.
I had the wheels and this was a fantastic review. I did the same hack with the remote. I upgraded to the mgi zp navigator mainly because you don't deal with removing wheels. Its a pushcart that you can leave in the car and just take the small battery out to recharge. With the alphard, you remove the unit and the clamps were not protected when you put the cart in the car. I never had problems but the mgi is a simpler process.
Thanks but at almost half the price of the mgi, I prefer the V2.
@@Birdknowsbest well…. $800 for the alphard wheels…. $300 for the Rovic swivel.. and the Mgi zip is then only $300 more. If there was a way to fold up the cart without having to take off the 30 pound alphard wheels, the product would be a home run.
@@jcjbike understand your point that isn't an issue for me. I put the wheels in a duffel bag and fold up the cart. I also already had the push cart before I got my V2 so I don't count that towards the cost of the V2. I think most buyers already use a push cart.
@@Birdknowsbest I have had MGI carts and watch out when you put the front wheels in freewheel mode. Many times the prongs will not engage for remote use. Have had many issues with this.
Great review. I just purchased one . Hopefully it's everything you see here
Thanks. You will love it. Best golf purchase I still have ever made.
Very good review thank you. I'm soon to get one for my 60th birthday, & the good news we can now get them easily here in Australia. I have a Clicgear 3.5+ buggy & I will definitely get the swivel conversion kit. I was looking at the MGi Zip Nav All Terrain but it is $1100AUD more , cannot justify that, that only includes the mobile phone holder accessory too. I will not get the TFS add on but I am keen to see what the V2 Sidekick wireless add on might be like later this year when it's released.
Thanks and you wont regret purchasing the V2. Good call on the swivel conversion kit as I find it to be almost a necessity to get the most out of your V2. I too am curious about the wireless Sidekick, but 90% of the time I end up using the remote.
@@Birdknowsbest I have finally purchased but unfortunately there are delays on shipping here in AUS at the moment. Do you happen to know if you can use the Clicgear seat with the V2 Booster? I cannot find any info about it.
@@gregaddison5236 I'm not sure if that will work or not. I believe it should but you could email Alphard golf if you have any questions.
I went with the Costco bundle mgi zip navigator AT comes with all the accessories like seat, umbrella holder, gps holder and score card holder plus travel bag and usb charger built into the unit. This is an add-on for an already expensive push cart I feel the mgi zip navigator AT from Costco with 300 off which I bought this holiday season
That costs double what the V2 does. A lot of people already have a push cart so the V2 is a great options for those people.
Awesome review….assisted me in making the purchase. Thanks
Sweet. Happy to help. Hopefully you clicked the link in the description for some extra savings. You will love it. Let me know what you think when you get it.
Great review! I also love my V2 and I agree it's my best golf purchase I've made. I am a bit skeptical about the 27 holes as my V2 gets to it last light after just 18.
Thanks, it really depends on the terrain of the course but I think 27 maybe even 36 if it's a relatively flat course as POSSIBLE. I have never had a problem making an 18 no matter how hilly the course is.
What a great video ! They should pay you for it . Thanks
Thanks for the kind words. Unfortunately, they do not pay me.
if the battery dies why would you have to use the remote to put it in free wheel mode? the wheels are dead? when off it is in free wheel mode. i use the mode for narrow bridges etc. could do it to conserve battery for hills maybe. unless something has changed. thanks for the review, iwant it more now.
Honestly, the battery has never died on me while using it. Yes, if the battery were to die you would just push it like a normal push cart (freewheel mode) if I didn't communicate that clearly in the video.
Like you, I only use Freewheel mode on a tight bridge or other area where I want more control. If I'm going up a really steep hill, I just put it in the first speed and hold on to it and help guide it up that hill. I rarely end up using it based on the courses I play.
Glad you enjoyed the review. I've talked to a couple people that have had both the V1 and V2 and they all said they like the V2 a lot more.
Really appreciate your review! Looks fantastic! Question: do you personally prefer using the remote to guide while playing or using the tether?
I use the remote 90% of the time because I prefer to have my cart waiting for me at the ball when I get there. I've never had a problem using the tether, but for example when I am putting I like to have the cart off to the side of the green and then after I putt out, I drive the cart to the Tee Box using the remote, and it is waiting for me when I get there.
the tether seems like a retarded idea tbh.
Great review I have the bagboy nitron push cart I noticed they have the brackets for that model so I'm definitely getting one but do u know if it will affect the way the cart opens and closes with the kinda pistons that the nitron cart has and also do u know if they offer the swivel for that particular cart
Ive never used that cart, but It should not affect the way your cart opens and closes bc the back wheels are not on the cart when you collapse it for transport. I believe the swivel wheels should fit that cart as well. They are designed to be universal. I havent heard from anyone that the swivel wheels or the brackets for the V2 dont fit. It shouldnt be an issue for you with your nitron cart. Let me know if you have any other questions. The link in the description will save you 5% when you decide to purchase.
Noe, I also have the Nitron and wondered about the swivel front wheels. Question…did you purchase the V2? And did you purchase the swivel front wheel?
Maybe one of the best reviews I've seen keep up the great work. I have 4 wheel clic gear 8.0 push cart.Are the whell conversion available ? Also if it was not for your review I would not even know that you had to remove the rear wheels never even came to my mind.. thank you
Thank you for the kind words. Yes, it should work with the CG 8.0. Idk if that model has front swivel wheels. I know it has 2 front wheels. As far as I know the swivel kit is available. The swivel wheel kit would replace your current front wheels on your CG and the V2 would become your back wheels. Its pretty easy to mount the V2 and the wheels to your cart. I'm not very mechanically inclined and I was able to do it in around 30 minutes. My buddy, who has the front wheel swivel kit, said it wasn't that difficult to install the swivel kit. The swivel makes everything easier from driving to steering the cart. I highly recommend getting a cart with a front swiveling wheel or buying the conversion kit. Hope this helps. Let me know if you decide to buy and if you have anymore questions.
Off topic just a little: Are you happy with your Rovic RV1s golf cart? I just bought 1 to plan to use with a Alphard V2. After seeing your video and other info it is clear that a swivel front wheel is desirable. Still a lot less than the MGI Nav. for a remote controlled electric cart.
Love my RV1s. Had it for 3 years. No issues. Works great with the V2 and there are a ton of accessories available for it if you want.
Thank you for a great review.
No worries. Hope it helps. Thanks for watching.
Great review, I think I will buy one.
Thank you. Click the link in the description to save fifty bucks on the purchase. I do not believe the wireless Sidekick is necessary as I use the remote 95% of the time. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Great review. I am almost sold. Have you tried leaving the V2 attached and folding the cart? Or maybe the cart could fold partially to fit in some vehicles? Thanks!
I have not. It's easy enough to remove the back wheels and I store the back wheels in a duffel bag in my car. Also in the duffle bag are the wheelie bars and my golf shoes. You could possibly fold it partially the way down to keep the wheels attached but it's really so easy to remove the wheels that I do it every time. You are also going to have to remove the wheels if you want to remove the battery to charge it because the battery is on the bottom of the V2.
@@Birdknowsbest Thanks for the comprehensive answer! It's clear now that it removing the V2 is the way to go.
Hi, thank you for your informative review! I have an older Alphard and was wondering how to use the app on my phone instead of the remote, which I lost. Thank you! Jim
Download the app. Connect to your phone. The app is the same layout as remote. You can also buy replacement remote from alphard.
Great review. I'm looking to buy it. Can you still play a full 18 on 1 charge? Thank you.
Yes upon to 27 holes depending on how hilly the terrain is.
Great, thorough review! Just wondering...I use a Rovic RViC that has the stationary wheel in the front. Would this kit work okay with that wheel?
It will work with any cart. It will perform best with a front wheel that swivels. It is up to you but I would suggest buying the front wheel conversion kit with swivels. Everything about using the V2 is a lot easier with wheels that swivel.
@@Birdknowsbest Thank you.
@@rskolin happy to help. Let me know if you have any other questions. If you do decide to buy click that link in the description because I think it saves you 50 bucks and that's the lowest savings you'll find on it. It's still the best golf item I have ever bought.
@@Birdknowsbest Thanks for the $50 coupon. They had a nice sale on the combo (cart and V2), so I ordered that. I used your coupon to save an add'l $50.
@@rskolin thanks. Glad it helped. Let me how you like it.
great review - just bought one - question - do you keep the wheelie height setting as it came or do you adjust them so that the wheelies are always touching the ground ?
The wheelie bars height is always in the same place/setting. They hover around 2 inches above the ground. They only touch the ground when you are going up a hill and they are needed to help stop your cart from tipping backwards. Glad the review helped. You will love your V2. Let me know if you have any other questions.
did you happen to look at the MGI Nav before going with the Alphard? Curious why you chose this over the 'more popular' MGI...thanks in advance!
@@ryancoladonato3045 I did look at the MGI but the V2 was much cheaper and worked with my current push cart. I've had my V2 for 3 or 4 years and have had zero issues and is still the best golf item I've ever bought.
@@Birdknowsbest yeah, The MGI AT is roughly $1600 new, the Alphard is $900 and with the sidekick $1149.
I’m in the market for one of these but still on the fence if I want to pay 500-700 more for the MGI.
@@ryancoladonato3045 I would say go with the V2 bc I've had zero problems with it and my two best golf friends bought it after they saw mine. You don't need the sidekick and I hardly ever use the tether and always use the remote.
This is fantastic for cart path only LOL
Awesome review! Do you know if there is a tetherless “follow me” using the remote? Thanks
Yes, there is now. Alphard just announced it. It is called the Sidekick. It's available for pre-order now.
If buying a new cart to go with the eWheels - what is the ultimate option? Clicgear 4.0 with swivel wheel or the Omnicart? Or some other premium option?
My personal suggestion is the Clicgear Rovic RV1s, because that's what I use and what's shown in the video. I have had zero problems with it but I would assume any other cart that has a swivel wheel would work.
Great review thanks. I am thinking of buying the Rovic and V2 together. Huge discount and it saves me buying the swivel wheels for my clicgear 3.0
Thanks, yeah as long as your cart has a front wheel that swivels, you'll be all good. And I'm pretty sure clicgear owns rovic. If you do decide to buy , use the link in the description because it will save you fifty bucks on your purchase. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Nice review. How does it do going over curbs?
It will go over curbs. I assist it normally by putting it in the slowest mode and then holding on to the cart to help lift the back tires up over the curb. You can always put it in Freewheel mode and push it manually up or down a curb.
If remote control run out of battery during the route in the course, is there any way to keep working the booster V2 without using remote control? Thanks for your reply.
Two things that you can do. You can use a portable battery charger like you use for your phone and usb-c to the remote and after like two holes you'll have enough charge to finish the round. The other option is to use the club booster V2 app. The app just looks like a remote control on your phone and you can steer it by pushing the controls on your phone instead of using the remote. I charge mine after 3 Rounds and it should be good for at least four. My buddies remote died last month and he used my cell phone charger to charge it up and it was good to go after two holes and then he charged it full when he got home. You could also use the optional tether as you don't need a remote to use the tether. Hope that helps.
Thanks very much for the review. My one complaint with the Rovic cart is that it does not have a under console bag. I see that you've put something in place on your cart, would it be possible for you to share the name/model of the bag and where you got it?
That is a Bag Boy bag that I have a link to in the description. Clic gear, who makes the rovic, also has some other bags you can connect if you are looking for some larger ones.
@@BirdknowsbestOMG, I should have looked at the whole description first. :o Thank you!
@@Birdknowsbest Last question on the bag: How did you connect it? It appears that it is fitted to a Bag Boy cart with screws. Did you have to rig something up or are straps an option as well?
@@n8kw The golf bag is connected to the cart just as if it's a normal push cart. It uses a rubber strap on the top and bottom to hold the bag on the cart. The only thing the V2 does is replace your current carts back wheels with the V2 which has 2 wheels which become your new back wheels. How your bag sits on the cart is no different if you use a V2 or if you are using the push cart as you bought it. Hope that helps. Or are you talking about how to connect the V2 to your cart?
@@Birdknowsbest Sorry, I was speaking of the Bag Boy Accessory Bag rather than the actual golf bag! Given that you're using in on a non-Bag Boy cart, I was hoping it wasn't too complicated to attach.
Can you use this in the rain?
Yes, it is water proof.
How would you store the wheels for the winter.Would you have to keep it charged?
Take the battery out of the unit. Alphard suggests charging it for only 10 minutes once a month during the off season. I have done this every winter and mine continues to work great. You don't want it to freeze so I keep mine in the basement.
i have the rovic rv1c, no swivel wheel. I see you mentioned it worked still without the swivel and that you can buy the swivel kit to change it out. My question is the swivel kit mentions its for CG models and i am wondering if that will work with my rv1c model as well. Let me know if you know the answer. Thanks!
I don't know for sure. The swivel you see being used in the video is my buddies and he has a clicgear cart. Rovic is also made by Clicgear so I see no reason it shouldn't work.
Where did you get that bag that hangs underneath the handlebar? I can't find that on the clicgear site... is that an aftermarket universal accessory bag?
I have a link in the description to that bag but it may be sold out or unavailable on Amazon but it has the name of it
What about the "follow" mode it has? Does yours not have it?
Mine has the follow mode. It's called the tether follow system or TFS. I show it multiple times in the video.
So it follows you autonomously ?
I use the remote 95% of the time. In the video I show the TFS (tether follow system) which is a tether that connects to you and it follows you. Alphard did just come out with the Side Kick which does follow you around autonomously.
@@Birdknowsbest ok thanks just making sure I’m not hearing things. 🤣 so let me ask you this do you think the battery can support a weight around 100-130 lbs?
@@watchmesk8betta I don't know what the weight rating is. The more weight the slower it would probably go and the shorter the range would be. I have never heard of a golf bag weighing that much.
@@Birdknowsbest wellll ha I want to integrate it into something else. So I’ve been gather all the info I can about it. I’ve already look at these answers I just wanted to hear it from you. Thanks yeah it actually may not be strong enough.
What course where you playing? I live in MN and curious.
I play a lot of different courses all over near the twin cities metro. Most of the footage in this video is from Tanners Brook.
Will this work for bag boy nitron?
Yes. They have brackets for that now
I just installed the V2 on my Clickgear 4.0. I noticed immediately that the seat I earlier installed on the cart cannot work now since the construction of the mounting bracket for the seat is also the bracket for the struts to hold the wheel. The V2 requires me to remove the existing wheels since the V2 comes with its own set of wheels. The second thing I discovered is that the marked bracket on the V2 for the right wheel is constructed incorrectly. I have to pull up on the latch to lock the wheel to the V2 unit rather than push down on the latch. That also means the wheelie attachment does not lock in place for the right wheel. I reached out to Alphard am awaiting a response. Any thoughts. David Mitchell
Can't comment on the seat as I don't use or ever have used a seat on my cart.
Idk about the bracket issue you are having. If you watch the video you can see how the brackets work on mine. They clamp over the bar, then I slide in the wheelie bars and pull up to lock them. I've never had an issue with the clamp or brackets on mine or my buddies.
@@Birdknowsbest I have a clicgear 3.5+ with the seat attachment. It's not intuitively obvious how to attach the seat bracket but I finally figured it out. There are a couple of videos on RUclips that show how to attach the seat for clicgear 4.0. Same process for 3.5+
What size of duffel bag did u get?
That red one i keep the V2 in? Its an old one we had at our house. I didnt buy it for the V2. Its larger than a normal duffel but smaller than a hockey bag duffel. I could get you the dimensions if you really want them.
@@Birdknowsbest if its not too much trouble that would be great.
@@juancontreras6832 My duffel is roughly 28 inches long, 15 wide and about 12 inches high. The V2 with the wheels together is 24.5 inches long so it just needs to be wider than that. Hope that helps.
Looks like it’s not for hilly courses.
@@TheOneAndOnlycE It works great on hilly courses. Never had an issue with it tipping over. If any hill is too steep I just hold on to it while I drive it up.
Hi. Can you make a video how the cart with swivel front wheel works up hill? The video shows a flat course. Thanks
Check 4:36 in the video. I show it going up hill.
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Is it really that hard to push a cart come on unless you have physical limitations it’s kind of a joke
Don't knock it until you have tried it.
It’s a great way to transition from riding to walking. The pushing the cart is the worst part of walking 🤷♂️
Will this work for bag boy nitron?
I believe it does