The ifrothgolf review
A compact lithium electric trolley with a built-in 3.5 inch colour touchscreen GPS in the handle. You get distances to the green, hazard and bunker info, scoring and app-based game tracking, all without strapping a separate device to the frame. It folds down smaller than just about anything else in its class and runs a quiet 30v motor off a Plug n Play lithium battery available in 18 or 36 hole capacities.
What's great
The folded size is the headline. It collapses into a genuinely boot-friendly package, roughly a third smaller than its closest compact rivals, so it suits anyone short on storage or driving a smaller car. The touchscreen is the most responsive and feature-rich GPS we have seen baked into a trolley, and having distances and a full scorecard on the handle means one less gadget to charge and clip on. The motor is quiet, the chassis feels solid for how light it is at 9.9kg, and the 5-year battery warranty is reassuring at this money.
Worth knowing
It is expensive. Around 900 pounds is a serious outlay, and a chunk of that is the GPS screen, so if you already own a watch or laser you are paying twice for distances. The lithium battery can take up to 12 hours for a full charge, so you cannot leave it to the last minute before a round. The compact fold has a small learning curve, and some owners find the touchscreen fiddly with wet hands or thick winter gloves. There is no electronic braking or remote control at this spec, so if you want a downhill brake or a follow function you are looking at the EBS or RemoteX models, which cost more again.
The verdict
If you want one tidy trolley that does distances, scoring and the heavy lifting in a package that disappears into a small boot, the CT8 GPS is about as good as the compact category gets. Just be honest about whether you will actually use the built-in GPS, because that is what you are paying the premium for. If you already trust a watch or laser, a cheaper non-GPS PowaKaddy gives you the same chassis for a lot less.
