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M-Series Travel Cover

Compatible with all M-Series 28V models, the M-Series Travel Cover is made from a strong, lightweight, durable material that keeps your car boot clean and free from mud during transportation.

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The M-Series Travel Cover is made from a strong, lightweight, durable material that keeps your car boot clean and free from mud during transportation.

The latest travel cover design allows all M-Series models (including M7 REMOTE) to be stored with or without inverting the wheels for ease of transportation and improved versatility.

• Protects trolley from damage
• Reduces dirt during transportation
• Convenient dual carry handles
• Strong, lightweight & durable materials
• Allows trolley to be transported with or without inverting the wheels
• Compatible with M-Series 28V electric trolleys (from 2018 onwards) including M7 REMOTE

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Motocaddy M1 Pro Electric Trolley Review

Published: 26 April 2013 Last updated: 08 September 2023

At a glance

• TG Rating 4 out of 5
• Owner Rating 2.6 out of 5
• RRP £399.99

What we say...

Motocaddy's m1 pro trolley is an easy-to-use model that folds over 40% smaller than standard models due a three-point folding system.

What we say: Weighing and folding down to a size not much bigger than an airline hand luggage allowance, the M1 PRO is designed to make transportation to and from the golf course easier.

Designed to fit easily into a car boot, the M1 PRO’s features include a two-bar frame that allows an 18 hole lead-acid or lithium battery to remain in its tray when the trolley is folded down, an integrated accessory station, a simple handle-height adjustment and an inbuilt device cradle designed to hold a wide range of GPS devices that can be powered from a USB charging port.

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It also has an Adjustable Distance Control allowing the user to set the trolley to travel independently up to 45 metres, fully adjustable bag supports and a new ergonomic handle designed to allow both right and left-handed use.

Motocaddy believe its enhanced functionality will allow the M1 PRO to build on the success of its award-winning S-Series powered trolleys. Prices are £399.99 (lead acid); £549.99 (18-hole lithium); £599.99 (36-hole lithium).

Key Features

Compact folding (over 40% smaller)

Adjustable Distance Control (up to 45m)

Patented USB charging port

Adjustable handle height

Integrated Accessory Station

Quick-access device cradle

Nine speed settings

Speed indicator

Battery indicator

Ergonomic handle

EASILOCK™ compatible

Available in Black or Alpine

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2 out of 5 Beware Motocaddy Know your Rights; just in case! 08 June 2015

Motocaddy M1. A great design principle poorly executed When folded in its ‘compact’ state • Don’t expect it to sit as a tripod on its wheels; it rocks about sat on its two main wheels and two nibs on the handle. Consequently secure it when stored upright in the car or suffer a persistent knock as it rocks its way to the course. • The umbrella holder, if left on increases the space envelope due to it being obstructed by the drinks holder fixing point When in use; the device holder will only accommodate thin devices certainly wont securely retain my golfbuddy. Also be careful when putting an iron back in the bag, depending on how high you set the handle it would be very easy to smash a screen. Product Support. The trolley was purchased mid March and started experiencing intermittent failures in April. The unit was returned to retailer then back to ‘Motocaddy’. Without it for a week, (good retailer helped me out with a loan trolley). After it was returned it lasted a couple of rounds same problems, fortunately had a round with a representative of the retailer who witnessed the issues. Trolley returned again after a short discussion relating to refund or replacement. Fair play to the retailer; they negotiated a replacement unit. This company does not advertise any quality certification, taking into account the reliability of the product supplied, the customer service and the repair effectiveness I am not surprised. Perhaps the high cost of the M1 is to take into account repair and return costs of supplied equipment that is not fit for purpose. If you consider one I encourage two things: 1. read the guarantee detail behind the headlines, the details are not such a rosy offer and 2. Know your rights; internet search 'consumer rights faulty goods' and check out citizen’s advice about replacement for unfit for purpose supplied goods. The above reflects my own experience and shouldn’t be taken in isolation check out all the other ‘happy’ customers.

1 out of 5 Don't buy 11 May 2015

Had a m1 for 13 months. It has had 4 repairs including axle, gearbox, x Control switch. The 18 hole battery has just failed. Motocaddy after sales service is a disgrace. Please note repairs do not come with 12 months warranty. If your trolley has only 1 month left on its warranty, any repairs undertaken will only be guaranteed to the end of the original warranty period. Friend has als had similar issues. DO NNOT BUY.

2 out of 5 Mottocaddy M1 19 April 2015

I am pleased with the design and ease of use of the trolley but very disappointed in the quality. It did not take long before the whole thing started to look shabby. I'm on my third battery. The paint work is very delicate and the trolley and club bags are showing signs of wear. It has now broken down one month out of its guarantee. I play twice a week weather permitting. Nowhere near as tough as my old Hillbilly.

2 out of 5 Great Trolley Poor Customer Service (Contd.) 27 October 2014

I had a bungee cord which I tied to hold the front together, then hired a buggy for the back 9. I then called to speak to a manager who was never available, was again made to feel that it was my fault. After lengthy conversations they agreed to take the trolley back and examine it. After a week i called to chase up and was told that there was nothing wrong with the trolley (erm the front wheel was hanging off!!) and they will put another bolt on. They would not refund me as they claim the trolley was fine and I must have loosened the nut (!), plus I had spent around £100 on accessories which I would not have got a refund on anyway. I was promised a call back from a Customer Services Manager which never materialised. The trolley is now back with me and I have played one more round since, let's hope it does not happen again as it is a good product. Overall a good trolley ruined by poor customer service. I would avoid buying on the basis that no one at Motocaddy seems to care about the customer once they have had your money.

Then on my fourth round the front wheel came off on the 5th hole and the nut was nowhere to be seen. I then had to slowly walk the next four holes ensuring I caused no further damage to the trolley then abandoned it at hole 9. I was playing a competition so I am sure I infuriated people behind me as I was walking extremely slowly. I then had to play the back 9 carrying my cart bag, which was no fun (electric trolley bought due to back problems) I called up on the following Monday and was pretty much told it was my fault!! They agreed to send out a new front axle rod and bolts. There was no apology from anyone at Motocaddy at this point and they seemed to think I had loosened it myself for some reason. I fitted the part as instructed by the tech guy at Motocaddy and this one only lasted two rounds before the front wheel collapsed again. This time I had only played 2 holes but having learnt from my previous experience.

2 out of 5 Great Trolley Very Poor Customer Service 27 October 2014

I recently purchaseda reconditioned M1 Pro though the Motocaddy website. At £120 saving I thought why not grab myself a bargain for a trolley that looks great with great reviews. Used the trolley for three rounds no problems and I was very delighted with my purchase.

5 out of 5 More room in boot!!! 07 August 2014

Purchase M1 as liked the idea of folding up and taking less space in boot. Have now used 4 times and getting used to opening and folding Works great on the course and the telephone cradle is a great idea. Would definitely recommend.

5 out of 5 Lithium powered 31 May 2014

By Mike4golf

Just purchased a 18 hole lithium motorcaddy M1 Pro and it's top quality ,I have had two electric golf trolleys before from leading competitors and I can honestly say this is far superior in every way .The only thing I can see that may be against it is the folding and setting up witch takes a bit of getting used to.

Motocaddy M1 Pro electric trolley review

Why would a golfer not want to use an electric trolley? It takes up space in the boot. It’s a task to assemble or transport. The functionality is poor. And perhaps most prominent, it’s too expensive.

Many products at least fall into one of these categories, if not more.

But in the case of the Motocaddy M1 Pro electric trolley, it manages to dodge almost all the pitfalls. 

A classic electric trolley silhouette, and not too chunky which we are fond of. It has a luxury aesthetic, and we’d suggest the black model for those golfers that don’t want to spend time cleaning their trolley.

For those golfers that live in the city, space is frequently an issue. GolfMagic’s car is both unremarkable and small, but thankfully we had no issues fitting the trolley and cart bag in the boot, and had some room left over for Mars bar wrappers, empty Lucozade bottles and ripped up scorecards.

That’s thanks to the ingenious design of the Motocaddy M1 Pro trolley, which folds up easily into a small, compact and easy to carry parcel, which the brand says is 40% smaller than traditional trolleys.

Another distinctive plus is the unfold-by-numbers feature, which will help even the most senior of senior golfers get up and running.

Numbers are painted on the trolley explaining in which order to push, pull or twizzle the levers in order to erect the M1 Pro, which allowed us to have it up in a relatively short time at the first time of asking.

There are electric trolleys on the market that are quicker and easier to assemble, but this numbering system makes the process a doddle.

Once out on the course, users will enjoy an efficient performance. A nine-speed dial, with the speed shown on a screen, makes starting, stopping, accelerating and slowing simple, and the ergonomic handles ensure control and a comfortable ride.

A locking system ensures your bag stays in place despite the severity of the terrain – or the severity with which you thrown your club back into the bag.

Motocaddy have added some extras. A USB charging dock and adjustable handle are just two benefits that will win over golfers.

There is also a setting that allows users to send their bag on a 15, 30 or 45 metre trip, which is helpful when you want to shoot it off to the next tee while you finish up on the green.

On to the battery, which the connoisseurs among you will know is the most important cog in this machine.  

We had the trolley with the lithium battery, which was relatively light and easy to transport. It charged quickly, and held it’s charge well. As it was a brand new battery, it is hard to tell how it performs after extended use.

A masterful Motorcaddy design. We have the Motocaddy M1 Pro as one of the best electric trolleys on the market, and it comes in at a competitive price, to boot.

It’s small when folded, simple to erect and collapse, and puts in a world class performance on the pitch – not to mention the added extras.

So good, in fact, it will convert bag carries – a notoriously hard headed bunch.

Head to the Motocaddy website for more information. 

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Manufactured from long-lasting premium PU and Nylon fabrics, the Pro-Series is packed with impressive features including 9 spacious pockets, beverage storage, and a jumbo putter well.

• Premium Nylon & PU materials Stylish design with durable, long-lasting construction
• 14 full-length dividers Keeps clubs separated & prevents snagging
• 9 spacious pockets Generous storage ensures space for essential items
• 2 dry valuables pockets Including velour lined compartment to keep belongings dry
• Jumbo putter well Compatible with popular oversized putter grips
• Internal umbrella sleeve Ensures umbrella is easily accessible when needed
• Scorecard & Pen holders Dedicated storage for quick access
• Towel & Accessory hook Suitable to hold towels & other accessories
• Large food & beverage pocket Insulated material keeps food & beverages cooler
• External beverage pouch Convenient access to drinks on the course
• Waterproof rain hood Keeps golf clubs dry & ready for action
• Integrated top & bottom carry handles Allows easy lifting for storage & transportation
• Anti-twist bag base Cut-out slot compatible with wide range of trolleys
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Showcase video launched for compact folding M1 PRO model

• 16 Dec 2013

We are proud to announce the launch of a brand new animated showcase video for the compact folding Motocaddy M1 PRO electric trolley.

The video highlights the easy-to-master three-point folding system and twin-tube frame design developed to allow golfers to fold it down with the Lead-acid or 18-hole Lithium battery still in place and easily fit into the smallest of car boots.

The video also puts the spotlight on the multi-function display screen with its battery life power indicator, Adjustable Distance Control (ADC) and nine speed settings - all of which are powered by a whisper-quiet motor. In addition, an integrated accessory station accommodates scorecard, drink and umbrella holders, plus the inbuilt device cradle designed for use with the trolley’s patented GPS charging port.

More than 40% smaller than S-Series models and weighing just 10.5 kg, the M1 PRO is designed to fit into the smallest of car boots, including the BMW Z4, Porsche 911, Mercedes SLK, Audi TT and even the latest MINI Roadster.

The M1 PRO trolley is available in Black or Alpine matt paint finishes with 18 hole Lead-acid battery, 18 hole Lithium battery and 36 hole Lithium options.

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Motocaddy Pro Series Cart Bag Review

We take the latest Motocaddy Pro Series Cart Bag for an on course test

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One of the best cart bag currently on the market. But for it's cumbersome weight, the Motocaddy Pro Series is a high quality cart bag with great storage and great club organisation.

Premium, sturdy materials used throughout

Looks great with three colour trims available

Easilock system works brilliantly on Motocaddy carts

Particularly heavy even before adding clubs

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It's only natural that the manufacturers of some of the best golf carts on the market also make some of the best cart bags on the market too. Much like its excellent range of carts, the Pro Series cart bag from Motocaddy once again meets the very high standards expected from the brand. It has a 14-way divider as well as a separate 'jumbo' putting well for optimal club organisation. For the multiple rounds we've used this bag on the golf course, I never had an issue clubs crossing over and becoming stuck in the bag and a 14-way divider is, in my opinion, the best way to store golf clubs in any kind of bag.

A highlight of the Pro Series is without a doubt the premium materials used throughout. It uses a combination of PU and nylon fabrics that make for a premium looking and feeling bag. The zips feel very sturdy and the material used over the club dividers won't cause any wear on your club shafts either. This bag looks the part on any golf cart too and the three colour options - red, blue and lime - will allow you to match the Pro Series accordingly.

Overall there's nine pockets which in reality is probably too many, but if you like to carry the kitchen sink with you round the course the Pro Series has you covered. To carry food and drink on the Pro Series is easy too with two bottle holders on either side of an insulated cooler pocket that keeps food and drink at a good temperature on a warm day. 

The Easilock pins at the bottom of the bag work fantastically with any Motocaddy cart. Easilock negates the need for a strap to go around the bottom of the bag as it locks it directly into the base of the cart. Obviously you'll have to own a Motocaddy cart of some description to get the most out of this, but I was really impressed with hoe easily the bag fixed itself into the holes on the Motocaddy S1 I was testing it with. Don't think you have to own a Motocaddy cart to use the Pro Series however as the anti-twist base means this bag will fit onto pretty much any non-Motocaddy cart.

It's worth bearing in mind that this is one of the heavier cart bags on the market right now. This weight is most likely down to the heavier, premium materials used throughout as well as the jumbo putter well that exists to house and protect your putter on the side of the bag. This section has been made so even oversized putter grips can fit into it, which is a great touch of detail. If you like the idea of a separate putter well, you'll have to put up with the added weight of the Pro Series. If the putter well isn't a deal breaker, something like the Motocaddy Dry Series , Powakaddy Dri Tech or Sun Mountain C-130 will offer similar storage with more lightweight materials. It's worth noting that any golf bag that is fully waterproof is generally lighter due to the type of materials used. 

Overall, if you currently own a Motocaddy cart of any kind, investing in a Motocaddy cart bag is a no brainer in our opinion and the Pro Series is a brilliant cart bag. Even if you don't own a Motocaddy cart, the Pro Series is still a user-friendly bag that will fit universally onto other golf carts and provide you with plenty of storage and club organisation on course. 

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Motocaddy M-Series Lightweight Durable Material Dual Handle Golf Travel Cover

• Protects trolley from damage
• Convenient dual carry handles
• Reduces dirt during transportation
• Allows trolley to be transported with or without inverting the wheels
• Strong, lightweight & durable materials

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Customers like the quality of the travel bag. They say it is sturdy, looks good, and has useful carry handles. Some customers also mention that it has great value for money.

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"...Seems to be sturdy enough and during these winter playing conditions, is keeping the boot of my car a whole lot cleaner. A satisfied customer." Read more

"As expected from this firm. Good quality . Easy to use." Read more

"Unfortunately on my first use of the bag with trolley in one of the zippers has broke of . Bag can be closed with other single zipper!" Read more

Customers like the cleanliness of the boot cover. They mention that it keeps their boot clean and useful to avoid sludge in the car.

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"...fit which can be a bit fiddly on a wet day but it does keep the boot and shed much cleaner ...." Read more

"Store’s trolley easily. Keeping car boot clean and trolley safe stored in garage" Read more

"...No need to remove wheels, quick to pack/unpack and keeps car boot clean ." Read more

Customers find the space in the cover to be excellent. They say it has enough room to store their Motocaddy easily without inverting the wheels.

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" Plenty of room for my M5 but, not very sturdy, offers no “padding” an d the zips are cheap quality - continually snagging and getting stuck" Read more

Customers find the sporting goods carrier easy to pack and unpack. They mention that it stores the trolley easily and the carry handles make it easier to lift the trolley.

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Customers appreciate the value of the holdall. They say it's well worth the money, and a great item for motorcylce.

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Customers are mixed about the fit of the product. Some mention it's a perfect fit, while others say it does not quite fit the M Series Pro DHC trolley.

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Motocaddy M1 Pro DHC Trolley Review

Having had great success with the Motocaddy S1 Digital and Motocaddy S3 Pro trolleys, the M1 takes the design further as it folds down to a smaller size and also has a built in GPS device holder and charger.

The key feature of the Motocaddy M1 PRO electric golf trolley is the compact size when folded. Using a simple 1 to 5 numbered clip system, the M1 PRO folds up and down pretty easily and the key to the compact nature is the fact the front wheel folds down too.

The handle can also be adjusted through a range of 30cm from the horizontal to suit the height of the user and this makes the trolley much more comfortable to manouevre with the controls at the right level for your hands.

The numbering on the coloured clips is not the most stylish feature but it does help guide you through the order in which you fold the trolley for the first few goes until you get the hang of it (see the video below). The trolley frame on the standard model comes in a black version or an alpine white version.

Once folded there is a clever fabric lifting strap for you to pick up the M1 Pro to put it in your car, which is a good example of the attention to detail and thought that has gone into this design.

Compared to the Motocaddy S range of trolleys, the M1 PRO is 40% or 37cm shorter when folded and that helps when transporting it.

Given the compact claims I was concerned about the stability of the M1 PRO trolley, but the width of the wheelbase is pretty similar at just 3cm narrower than the S Series trolley on the left below.

The battery tray is a little bit lower than the S-series and this lowers the centre of gravity to help the stability from the slightly narrower wheelbase. Taking it across a very sloping fairway it was as stable as any model in the market and you should not have any problems with this.

The other key feature is the excellent pop-up cradle for holding a GPS device or phone. It is located on the frame and has an adjustable pair of padded clamps to adjust to fit any width of device up from 4.4cm up to 7.5cm.

There is also a USB socket inside the cradle for charging your device from the main battery which is a great idea. With the price of a GPS cradle accessory for the S3 being around £20 range it is great to see Motocaddy include this as a standard feature on the M1 Pro and hopefully others will follow suit.

The handle houses the now familiar Motocaddy dial that controls the trolley's 230 watt motor. To stop and start is just a push on the dial and then it is very easy to control the speed with your thumb up and down through the 9 speed settings.

There is a very good automatic distance function which is perfect for sending the trolley 15, 30 or 45 metres to the next tee whilst you head to the green to putt out. This can save a lot of time during the round, even if you do have to learn to watch out for slopes and bunkers.

My only gripe is that the hard front edge of the handle does not feel as comfortable as it could be. The shape looks a bit like something from a 1970's sci-fi series. The padding on top is fine, but something more akin to the shape of your hand like a bicycle handlebar grip would be better.

Aside from the battery charge indicator there are no more functions on the screen and this makes it very easy to use. It also simplifies the display, which Motocaddy has been guilty of cramming with non-essential information in the past like distance measuring functions.

There is a choice of lead-acid or lithium battery options and whilst the lithium is more expensive, it is well worth the investment as it charges quicker and is much lighter to lift in and out of the trolley.

The lithium battery also comes with a 5 year guarantee and has the added benefit that you can fold the trolley down with the battery in place and when you get home you can even charge the battery without removing it from the trolley. An excellent idea if space is at a premium.

The battery tray has a univeral connector and can also fit an aftermarket battery if your Motocaddy battery reaches the end of its life. This is a good feature that future-proofs your trolley as sometimes customised connnectors mean you have to buy an original replacement or even a new trolley.

The elasticated bag straps are very easy to stretch round any bag and and manage to clip in place most types of golf bags, including a full size tour bag. If you get the official Motocaddy cart bag then it has a the EasiLock pin system on the bottom that locks the bag in place on the footplate above the front wheel for an even better fit.

Finally there is a easy to adjust front wheel clip so that makes adjusting the angle of the front wheel much easier than having to get the spanners out. It's almost a standard feature now on trolleys, but being able to easily straighten a drifting trolley is one of the big things manufacturers have to get right.

In February 2017 Motocaddy added the DHC or Down Hill Control function to the M1 Pro trolley. This enables you to control the speed of the M1 Pro as it descends down slopes so that it does not run away from you.

This is achieved by using a limited slip differential gearbox in the 230 watt motor and fixed wheels that do not have clutches and therefore won't free wheel.

The motor has sensors inside that can tell if you are going up or down a slope and it then manages the power to the wheels to let you and your M1 Pro amble down even the steepest slope.

On very steep slopes the trolley may want to start moving when stationary, but if you push the P button above the screen then an electromagnetic solenoid Parking Brake is applied that holds the trolley rock steady and puts a P on the display.

In my view, the DHC is one of the best features you can have on a trolley and unlike the S1 2016 DHC Trolley the M1 Pro has both this and the Automatic Distance Function.

These are the two best features on a trolley for me and combined with the compact nature of the M1 Pro makes the DHC one of the best electric trolleys in the market. It comes in a graphite colour frame with a lithium battery as standard, so it is well worth the extra £50 investment over the standard model.

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Overall, apart from the Blake's 7 handle, there is very little to dislike about the M1 PRO trolley. The features it has are well thought out and easy to use without being hidden behind a splurge of other information.

The compact folding frame and GPS holder are 2 excellent reasons to buy this trolley and if they are key for you, then it will be worth the extra investment over the S-Series trolleys.

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Expect to replace the wheels on the S1 every year, if used weekly as they fail quickly if not filled with grease, (see video on Motocaddy site, it will save you money), also the circuit board will pack up during and after the warranty period, though during the warranty period the service is very good. A couple of guys from my club have had the motors replaced within warranty, and the axle can break at a point in the middle of the gearbox, keep a push trolley in the car just in case.

To say I am disappointed with my M3 Pro Motocaddy (Lithium), would be an understatement. It is now just over one year and I use it three times a week. The mechanics are excellent and the battery life is superb but the overall design is exceptionally poor. Firstly the trolley has been designed with the balance dependent on the much heavier lead acid battery. Fit the lighter and vastly more expensive lithium battery and the trolley is top heavy and topples on the virtually any incline or even on bumpy surfaces. Sending the trolley forward on any slope is impossible. Secondly to confirm another review here that talks about the lack of height of the trolley generally and the uselessness of the umbrella holder unless you are a hobbit (I'm no giant, a mere 175cms, about 5'9"). I have the trolley at its greatest height which still has me too tall and means the clubs are beating a tattoo on the frame much to the annoyance of my fellow golfers. As well as the height the umbrella holder will not hold large handled (i.e. most), golf umbrellas and I had to shop around to get a suitable umbrella (only to discover it was unusable anyway). I have a Motocaddy bag and the click fastener on the base is a great boon and really don't need any straps at all on the bag. The M3 distance and timing features are not intuitive to use and I often reset one set of timers when trying to activate another. The screen is excellent but frankly too small to be useful. I need my glasses to see anything beyond distance and the time. If you can make a trolley of such high mechanical quality as the M3, then it makes it even more of a shame that Motocaddy have not gone back to the drawing board to design something stable and more usable with its accessories. If it was cheap I might overlook the design failings, but for the money it should be designed right with proper user functionality.

I bought my M1 Pro Motocaddy in 2014. It is solidly made and the lithium battery has never given me a moment's problem. It is very compact, and folds down to a neat package that could be transported in almost any car. Ironically, the main problem is that it is too compact. The low handle height is a problem. I am not overly tall at 5' 6" tall (1.67m) and I have the handle at the highest setting. If you are much taller, it could be too low. If you want to walk under an umbrella, you won't be able to unless you are shorter than me. I want protection from the sun and paid for an umbrella holder. It does not keep an umbrella upright for long and requires constant tightening. A standard umbrella is too short. An extra long one is likely too heavy. To add insult to injury, there is now a warning on my seller's site that the holder is only to be used to store your umbrella when you are hitting a ball. So you will have to hold an open umbrella in one hand, while maneuvering the Motocaddy with the other. Hmmmm...I'd like to see a golfer do this for 18 holes! On the website, you will not see the Motocaddy set up with a generic golf bag, only a Motocaddy bag. Unless it is pointed out, you will not realize that the Motocaddy bag has been designed so that the clubs are in reverse order, which keeps the long clubs away from the frame. I'm not sure it could be easily used anywhere else. When you use a standard bag, the clubs sit on the frame (and on top of the 2014 drink holder). The cup holder has been moved in the 2016 model, but it was a design fault that should not have happened and unfortunately can't be fixed. The Motocaddy is a good machine, but it could be a great one. Perhaps Motocaddy needs to develop a 2nd model which is less compact but corrects these design issues. I know lots of golfers who would buy it.

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City Street Guides by f.d. walker: A Street Photography Guide to Moscow, Russia

*A series of guides on shooting Street Photography in cities around the world. Find the best spots to shoot, things to capture, street walks, street tips, safety concerns, and more for cities around the world. I have personally researched, explored and shot Street Photography in every city that I create a guide for. So you can be ready to capture the streets as soon as you step outside with your camera!

At over 12 million people, Moscow is the largest city in Russia and second largest in Europe by population ( Istanbul is #1). An urban, cosmopolitan metropolis with more than enough glitz and glam to cater to the elite, but without losing its fair share of Soviet era roughness around the edges. It can be fast paced, brash, busy, and trendy like other big cities, but it has its blend of West meets Russia atmosphere and beauty that provides plenty of unique interest. The Red Square is as famous as it gets, but there’s so much more to this city, including the most beautiful subway system you’ve ever seen. It would take years to capture all of Moscow, but that means you have an endless amount of areas to discover.

So here’s a Street Photography guide so you can be ready to capture all that Moscow has to offer before you even arrive!

• Patriarch’s Pond
• Old Arbat Street
• Maroseyka Street
• Tverskoy Boulevard

Top 5 Street Spots:

1. red square.

The Red Square is the most famous square in not just Russia, but all of Eastern Europe. The name actually doesn’t come from the color of the bricks or communism, but from the name in Russian, Krásnaya, once meaning “beautiful” before its meaning changed to “red.” This large plaza is what you see on the cover of guide books and magazines for Moscow, with St. Basil’s Cathedral being the center piece next to Lenin’s Mausoleum surrounded by the Kremlin Wall. Of course, the Red Square attracts hordes of tourist due to the main attractions, but all that activity around an interesting atmosphere does provide street photo opportunities. It’s also the central square connecting to the city’s major streets, providing a good starting point to explore outward.

You’ll also find the popular pedestrian only Nikolskaya Street connecting the Red Square to Lubyanka Square. This line of expensive shops includes plenty of activity, while also leading you to another popular square. Filled with history rivaling any city, the Red Square and surrounding areas are the heart and soul of Russia.

2. Patriarch’s Ponds

Patriarch’s Ponds is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Moscow. Despite the name being plural, there’s only one large pond, but it’s worth a visit with your camera. It’s a popular spot for locals and expats to come relax or take a stroll around the pond. You get an interesting mix of young and old too, from young love to “babushkas” feeding pigeons. It’s a very peaceful park atmosphere in one of the nicer areas within the city center, while bringing enough activity for street photography. 

The pond is shallow and in the winter becomes a popular spot for ice-skating too. The area is also well-known for the location in the famous Russian novel, The Master and Margarita. 

3. Old Arbat (Stary Arbat)

Old Arbat is the most famous pedestrian street in Moscow, and dating back to the 15th century, also one of its oldest. Originally, it was an area of trade, but soon became the most prestigious residential area in Moscow. During the 18th century, Arbat started attracting the city’s scholars and artists, including Alexander Pushkin. Cafes lined the streets and impressive homes filled the neighborhood. Since then, New Arbat street was created as a highway in the area, while Old Arbat was paved for a 1km pedestrian only walkway.

Due to the historic buildings, famous artists that lived here, and the bohemian atmosphere, Old Arbat has become a big attraction for tourists today. Now, there’s a mix of cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, street performers, street merchants and other attractions for visitors, and some locals, to come enjoy. It can get really busy here and there’s usually something interesting going on so it’s a good street to come walk with your camera for guaranteed life.

4. Gorky Park

One of the most famous places in Moscow is Gorky Park. The official name is Maxim Gorky’s Central Park of Culture & Leisure, which gives you an idea of what goes on here. When built, it was the first of its kind in the Soviet Union. Divided into two parts, it stretches along Moscow River. One end contains fair rides, foods stands, tennis courts, a sports club, a lake for boat rides, and more. This end brings more active life due to its number of attractions, while the other end is more relaxed, where you’ll find gardens, trees, older buildings, and an outdoor amphitheater.

Gorky Park attracts mostly locals so it’s a good spot to capture the non-tourist side of Moscow life. Muscovites come here to escape the city and unwind in a picturesque setting. The park remains alive outside of the warmer months too, especially when the lake turns into the city’s largest outdoor skating rink. I’d recommend taking the metro out here to spend at least half a day exploring the massive park’s life with your camera.

5. Maroseyka Street

Maroseyka Street is a popular area not too far from the Red Square. The long, winding street turns into Pokrovka and is lined with restaurants, cafes, bars and places to stay. It’s actually where I like to stay when I’m in Moscow due to its location and solid street photography opportunities itself. You have Kitay-gorod station near and if you keep walking southwest, you’ll get to the Red Square. But if you walk northwest, as it changes to Pokrovka, you can find a long street of activity for photography with its own interesting atmosphere.

6. Tverskoy Boulevard

Tverskoy Boulevard is the oldest and longest boulevard in Moscow, beginning at the end of Nikitsky Boulevard, and finishing at Pushkin Square, a spot to come for activity itself. The boulevard is made up of two avenues, with pedestrian walkways in-between. You’ll find grass, shrubbery, trees, benches and more walking it’s almost kilometer length. Many people come here to enjoy some relaxation, walk their dog, or just to use it to walk wherever they’re going. Its center location also provides a nice place to walk with your camera near plenty of other spots you’ll want to check out anyway.

Sample Street Walk:

For a full day of Street Photography, covering some of the best spots, you can follow this sample street walk for Moscow:

• Start your morning walking around the Red Square (1), while exploring the surrounding area, including Nikolskaya Street
• Then walk northwest to Patriarch’s Ponds (2) and slowly walk the pond and surrounding area with your camera
• Next, walk east to the Pushkin Monument and stroll down Tverskoy Boulevard (6)
• Once Tverskoy Boulevard (6) ends, it will turn into Nikitsky Boulevard. Follow this down until you get to the start of Old Arbat Street (3), across from Arbatskaya station
• After you’re done walking down Old Arbat Street (3) for more street photography, spend some time checking out Moscow’s beautiful metro stations
• To finish off the day with more street photography, get off the metro near Red Square (1) again, Maroseyka Street (5) or wherever you’re staying for the night.

3 Things I’ll Remember about Shooting in Moscow:

1. museum metro.

The Moscow metro system was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union and today includes 203 stations across 340km of routes. The elaborate system has some of the deepest stations in the world too, with escalators that seem to go on forever. None of this is what makes it so special, though. Many of its stations feel like stepping inside a museum, making it without a doubt the most interesting and beautiful metro system I’ve been in.

When built, Stalin wanted to make the metro stations “palaces for the people” with marble, chandeliers, and grand architecture. The best part is the variety of architecture and styles used, making many of the stations a completely different experience visually. You could easily spend a whole day traveling the stations and there are even tours available for people who wish to do just that. My advice, though, would be just to buy a ticket and hop on and off at different stations, while exploring different lines. The museum-like surrounding mixed with the crowds of characters can make for a great photography experience.

Since there are so many stations, here are some of my favorites to check out:

• Novoslobodskaya
• Mayakovskaya
• Elektrozavodskaya
• Komsomolskaya
• Ploschad Revolyutsii
• Dostoyevskaya
• Prospekt Mira

2. Moscow is Big

It’s no secret that Moscow is a big city, but it can feel even bigger with how spread out much of it is. This is especially true if you compare it to cities outside of Asia. If I compared it to cities in Europe, I’d probably say only Istanbul would warrant more time to really discover the depths of this city. Most only explore around the Red Square and surrounding area, but that is such a small part of the city. Although, that central area does give you plenty to see on its own.

Fortunately, I had a good friend living in the city to show me around, but it opened up my eyes even more to how much there is to discover in Moscow. It’s a big city with a variety of atmosphere that can take you from “east” to “west” and trendy to rugged depending on where you go. I’d imagine you’d have to live here a while to really know the city.

3. Cosmopolitan Mix of East meets West

Modern skyscrapers mixed with amazing architecture, a world-class metro system with museum-like beauty, trendy fashion and chic clubs, Moscow is a rich mix of Russian culture and history in a more western cosmopolitan package. There is a push to keep the Russian culture, while also pushing forward with a modern metropolis the whole world will envy. This comes with an impressive skyline, that continues to grow, and endless modernities, but with soviet nostalgia and atmosphere mixed in for good measure.

Mixed in with this grand western cosmopolitan atmosphere, is a strong national pride in Russia. This includes their famous leader, Vladimir Putin. Maybe no other place will you see a country’s leader more often. All over, from the pricey tourist shops to the underground walkway stalls, you’ll find goods with Putin’s likeness covering them. From t-shirts to magnets to Matryoshka dolls. There’s a strong national pride that can be seen around the city, which also extends to their leader. Moscow is many things. It’s East meets West, modernizations meets Soviet era, and a whole lot more.

What To Do For a Street Photography Break?:

Eat at a stolovaya.

Stolovayas are Russian cafeterias that became popular in the Soviet days. You grab a tray and walk down the line of freshly prepared local dishes, and select whatever you want from the chefs. They’re usually inexpensive and a much better value than restaurants, while giving you the opportunity to try from a wide selection of everyday Russian food. They’re also very tasty. I always include some borsch on my tray and go from there. The places themselves are all over Moscow and usually come with Soviet-era aesthetics to complete the experience.

Street Safety Score: 7

*As always, no place is completely safe! So when I talk about safety, I’m speaking in general comparison to other places. Always take precaution, be smart, observe your surroundings and trust your instincts anywhere you go!

Being the 2nd largest city in Europe with over 12 million people, you’re going to have your dangerous areas, but for the most part, it feels safe walking around. Russia is statistically higher in crime compared to most of Europe, but this generally doesn’t apply to tourists and visitors. Around the Red Square and surrounding city center, you should feel completely safe walking around. Pick pocketing can happen, but no more than other touristic places. I always explore Moscow freely without coming across too much to worry about. It’s a spread out city, though, so of course it matters where you are. Just use basic street smarts, know where you are and Moscow shouldn’t give you a problem. 

People’s Reaction Score: 7

Moscow is fast paced, big city life, which usually means people aren’t too concerned with you, or your camera. I don’t find people notice or pay much attention to me when I’m out taking photos in Moscow. For the most part, people just go about their day. You shouldn’t get too many looks or concern. But it can depend on the area you are in. The more you stick out, the more you might get noticed with suspicions. I’ve never had any problems in Moscow, or Russia, but just be careful who you’re taking a photo of if you get out of the city center. Other than that, it’s about average for reactions. 

Street Tips:

Learn the alphabet .

Much of Moscow, including the metro system, doesn’t use english. The Russian alphabet uses letters from the Cyrillic script, which if you aren’t familiar with it and don’t know the sounds, can be hard to decipher the words. This is most important for street names and metro stops when trying to get around. It can save confusion and make it easier getting around if you learn the basic alphabet. At the very least then, you can sound out the words to see which are similar in the english conversion, which can help matching them to maps. When out shooting street photography, getting around is as important as anything. So save yourself some time and frustration by learning the Russian Alphabet.

Use the metro

While Saint-Petersburg feels very walkable for a city its size, Moscow can feel very spread out, even for its bigger size. Outside of the Red Square area, you can have plenty of walking before getting anywhere very interesting, so you’ll need to take the metro a lot if you really want to explore the city. Maps are deceiving here too, it will always be further than it looks.

Another reason it’s less walkable than Saint-Petersburg is its completely different set-up. Moscow’s streets are mostly contstructed in rings with narrow, winding streets in-between. This is common with medieval city cities that used to be confined by walls, but you usually don’t have it in a city this massive. Saint-Petersburg has a more grid-like pattern that also uses the canals to help you know your way around. When it comes to navigating on foot in Moscow, it can be more difficult, so bring a map and take the metro when needed. It’s why Moscow’s metro carries more passengers per day than the London and Paris subways combined.

Explore other areas if you have time

Moscow is really big. While most people stay around the Red Square within the Boulevard Ring, there’s so much more to the city. I covered some other spots outside of this circle, but if you really want to see the city, you’ll need time. If you do have time, some other areas I’d check out first are Zamoskvarechye, along some of the south and western Moscow.

Inspiration:

For some more inspiration, you can look through the Street Photography of Moscow photographer Artem Zhitenev  and check out 33 of my photos taken in Moscow .

Conclusion:

Moscow’s name brings a certain mystique, but once you’re there it might bring a different atmosphere than you expect. It’s big and sprawling, but beautiful in many ways. It can feel like a European capital on a grand scale, but you can definitely find its Russian side in there.

The urban sprawl of Moscow can be intimidating, but give it enough time and you’ll be rewarded with plenty to discover. All with the world’s best metro system to take you around.

I hope this guide can help you start to experience some of what Moscow contains. So grab your camera and capture all that Moscow has to offer for Street Photography!

If you still have any questions about shooting in Moscow, feel free to comment below or email me!

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