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The most common of these injuries is the lower-back or spinal injury, closely followed by the left wrist and shoulder. At least three out of every five golfers experience back injuries at some point of time or another. The primary causes of such injuries are due to poor swing mechanics, poor physical fitness and sporadic play.

However, Golf accessories also play an intrinsic role in the most common injuries. A fully loaded Golf bag can weigh up to nearly 20 Kilograms, thus putting a massive strain on the back, neck, shoulder and arms of a player. Even for a pull trolley, commonly used for carrying the clubs, it is necessary to walk around in a bent forward and twisted position, thus causing a potential risk of back and shoulder pain.

The injuries caused by poor physical fitness and sporadic play could be prevented by strengthening and flexing the Golf muscles through regular exercise. But what could possibly replace a Golf bag or a pull trolley and has been around for some time? Of course, I am talking about the electric Golf trolley… What are these accessories all about? Do they actually reduce the risk of back injury or are they simply a fashion accessory used by the upper classes purely for added comfort?

An electric Golf trolley, as the name suggests, is a battery operated automatic Golf trolley that could be either manual or remote control. It provides easy transportation of clubs from tee to green and allows a normal upright posture while walking. This reduces the risk of strains and injuries. This also provides added comfort and helps the golfer to concentrate on his swing.

Golf is a game of relaxation. Hence a high comfort level should always be maintained to enjoy it to the fullest. Comfort being an important factor should never be overlooked. On the other hand, the strain and pain being an inherent characteristic of the game, also makes it extremely necessary to adopt every bit of prevention and exercise to reduce the risk of injuries. Electric Golf trolleys, with all its advantages, provide both, thus making it an essential accessory for a relaxing game.

However, like all equipment, a golf trolley also needs proper maintenance to function perfectly in the long run. It needs to be cleaned properly, the wheels need to be cleared of mud and debris which accumulates during the long sessions on a lush green course, the clutch needs to be cleaned, and so on. Failing to do so might cause the golf trolley to malfunction and leave its owner stranded in the middle of a game.

Although a golf trolley requires all these maintenance steps to function properly, the main area of concern for its performance remains the battery. The battery is the primary source of power for the golf trolley and it requires proper maintenance and proper charging methods for a long lasting performance, and in turn helping the golf trolley to perform better. It is essential for the proud owner of a golf trolley to know how to properly maintain its battery for the optimum utilisation of the equipment.

The primary step for maintaining the battery for a golf trolley is proper methods of charging. Special care should be taken to ensure that the battery is being charged in the correct method. For this purpose, it is important to know that a battery life will depend on certain factors. They are the frequency of use, the number of holes played in each round of the game, the type of the golf course i.e. whether it’s hilly or flat, the weight of the bag and clubs that the golf trolley would carry across the course for the entire stretch of the game and, of course, the battery age. A new battery should be charged for at least 24 hours to activate it before using, even if the “charge complete� light comes on before the time is over. A battery should do fine for 18 holes. Using it for more than that without charging might discharge and damage the battery. So after every game it should be properly charged. It is definitely not recommended to keep the battery connected to the charger with the mains switched off. In the case that the golf trolley is not required to be used for a long time, the battery should be stored properly. It should be fully charged, removed from the charger and stored in a place having a temperature between ten to thirty degrees Celsius. It should be recharged every three months at least.

 

Many remote controlled golf trolleys are being imported into the European Union as their demand increases. However, not all these trolleys abide by European standards. Hence they are illegal. In order to be legally marketed within the EC, the products need to pass the R&TTE test. This test is to ensure that the transmitter of remote controlled golf trolleys abide by the strict guidelines and maintain European standards. It ensures that the transmitter is within safety limits and would not interfere with other devices in the area. OFCOM, the regulatory body for communication devices in United Kingdom has banned several products for failing the test.