Our Golfstream Vision review took place on the course at Hillsborough in Sheffield.
But as with all of our electric trolley reviews much of the important stuff happens when assembling, charging and getting the trolley to the golf course…
Golfstream Vision review: First impressions
It has been quite a while since Golfstream last brought out a new electric golf trolley and we get the feeling the Vision had been a good few years in the making.
Their previous models such as the Revo and DV8 were very solid and study while perhaps lacking a bit of finesse and style.
The Vision feels much sleeker and lighter and is visually much more appealing.
It comes in six different colour options including an orange, yellow, green or blue trim.
Golfstream Vision review: The technology
Golfstream identified two area where they wanted to improve on what was currently available in the electric trolley market.
The visibility of the screen and the ease of the assembly and folding.
The new screen, which is really the story behind the trolley’s name, is more like a kindle rather than an LED.
And Golfstream say this makes it perfectly clear in all weather conditions including bright sunshine.
The Vision also has a the patented one click open/close mechanism with a magnetic strip to keep it locked together when carrying it to and from your car.
It comes with one of the brand’s popular Caddy Cell lithium batteries which are available as replacements for any other brand of electric trolley too. Battery replacements are a significant part of the Golfstream business.
So how does the trolley perform out on the course? Find out, and get James’s full verdict on the next page…
Golfstream Vision review: Getting started
One of our bug bears with all electric trolleys is the sheer amount of cardboard and polystyrene that seems to come with them and the Vision is no exception.
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It really couldn’t be easier to assemble the Vision and get it ready for action.
It’s folded size is still a bit on the large side but it’s no bigger or heavier than other non-compact models on the market.
The folded footprint is quite large but it does fold down quite flat to sit nicely underneath or on top of your golf bag in the boot.
Golfstream Vision review: On the course
Again, there is a no nonsense feel to the Vision. You can get it assembled and ready to go in seconds.
The straps at the top and bottom keep your bag nice and secure whether it’s a cart or a standbag.
The screen does exactly what it says it is going to do – it’s clear, simple and looks very smart.
We like the automatic distance control feature where you can send the trolley 10, 15, 20 yards ahead and get it to stop.
I did panic that the trolley wasn’t going to stop but you gain more confidence with each successful operation.
The Vision feels very sturdy but at the same time it runs very nice and smoothly around the course.
I found it very easy to get the right speed with 0.5 increments on the speed dial.
Golfstream Vision review: NCG verdict
We think this trolley is more than a match for other models at the same price point.
Don’t expect to be blown away but you can expect a very solid, reliable piece of kit that gets the job done as well as anything else on the market.
The anti-glare screen is a nice bonus and adds a premium feel.
With an impressive two-year parts and labour guarantee and a three-year warranty on the battery it’s clear Golfstream have the utmost confidence in this product.
We’re confident it isn’t going to let us or anyone else down out on the course.
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SRP: £449 (£299 without battery)
More information can be found on the Golfstream website.
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