PowaKaddy’s Rental Market Surges Ahead in 2018

Market-leading electronic trolley brand PowaKaddy celebrates success, recording a 40% increase year to date in rental units.

The rental fleets can be found in numerous high-profile venues including The London Golf Club, Gleneagles, The Grove and eight out of ten Open Championship venues, which support PowaKaddy’s leading reputation for reliable and innovative electric trolleys.

PowaKaddy’s decision to upgrade all PowaKaddy rental trolleys and equip them with a GPS device for 2018 has proved hugely effective, with partners doubling their rental investment in just two months, making rental trolleys the ultimate cash machine.

David Catford, PowaKaddy’s Chief Executive Officer commented “We decided not to offer the entry level trolley for rental, instead offering the FW5s GPS, which gives the distance to the front, centre and back of the green without including hazards, measuring your drive and scoring. This has resulted in clubs still being able to sell course planners as well as earn high rental fee’s due to the trolley having extra capabilities and features that makes it attractive to members and guests.”

PowaKaddy’s introduction of the revolutionary FW5s GPS trolley has been a major factor to the pioneering brands success. Joining the award-winning Freeway family, the new FW5s GPS electronic trolley offers a lightweight PowaFrame® that houses a powerful 230w motor and highly effective drive, making it whisper-quiet as well as perfectly balanced. The leading rental fleet continues to offer golfers ultimate reliability, whilst the two-year warranty and 36-hole Lithium battery gives 20% more staying power, and peace of mind to the retail.

Testimonies from PowaKaddy partners

“We moved to PowaKaddy rental’s three seasons ago and have been delighted with them. Their reliability and the customer service that we receive has been second to none. This year we have moved onto the FW5s GPS model, which has really enhanced our visiting golfers experience this enabling us to continually improve and offer the best possible service that we can” Fraser Cromarty from The Nairn Golf Club in Scotland.

“I have had a fleet of PowaKaddy Rental trolleys for many years, the addition of GPS and an umbrella holder on this year’s trolleys has seen over a 25% increase in revenue in the first two months. The fleet of 6 will be paid for in three months – my best investment of the year.” Martin Heggie, Head Professional at Moortown GC.

“We recently upgraded our electric trolley hire fleet to the PowaKaddy FW5 GPS. I’m delighted on how well this has been received by Visitors and Members alike. We have had no resistance to the increased costs just positive feedback on the enhanced experience.” Brian Hodgkinson, Head Professional from The Royal Birkdale GC.

“It has proved to be the right decision to introduce the PowaKaddy GPS rental trolley. We put the hire charge up by 50% to £15 per round and not one person has had any issues; my fleet of eight will be paid for in no time!” Chris Evans, Head PGA Professional at Tandridge GC, Surrey.

“Our GPS rentals from PowaKaddy have proved very popular and enabled us to increase our rental charge by 25%. We are already well on the way to the fleet paying for themselves” Martin Sutliffe, Head Professional at Coventry GC.

“PowaKaddy GPS rental trolleys fit in perfectly with our brand image here at Goodwood. We are all about the consumer and providing the best for members and making the experience memorable for our visitors. The new GPS product looks fantastic whilst still offering flawless durability and reliability which is the most important thing for us especially on our demanding Downs course” Jennifer Frost, Retail Manager, Golf at Goodwood