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What independent testing reveals
Golf Monthly’s Dan Parker valued the Vertx Remote’s ability to keep a steady pace across slopes with less adjustment, making the walk feel more relaxed. He also liked the compact fold and built-in carrying handle. It remains a substantial trolley to lift, so check that part of the routine as well as its on-course control.
Source: Golf Monthly — Dan Parker.
Read the detailed findings and test limitations
The review describes Active Terrain Control helping maintain speed uphill and downhill. The carrying handle made moving the folded trolley easier, but did not remove its weight. These are observations from his courses, not a promise of unattended operation on every slope.
The report describes the model and software available during its original test. Check the version, current software access and supplied equipment before buying; historical prices are not current purchase terms.
The 30-second verdict
For golfers who really want to send their trolley ahead by remote. It is well built and controls speed on hills, but it is heavy and priced at the top of the market.
Buy it if
- You want true remote control, not just distance control
- You play a hilly course and want terrain control
- You value premium build and a 30-day trial
Look elsewhere if
- You mainly walk beside your trolley (a push-button trolley is better value)
- Weight and boot space are a concern
- You want GPS on the handle
Why this score
Our score: 93/100. Evidence-led editorial assessment drawing on manufacturer documentation, independent published testing, owner experience where useful, current equipment market information and comparative analysis. The score is our buying judgement, not a measured performance margin.
What supports the recommendation
- Genuine remote control with a 100 m range
- Two motors and terrain control on hills
Main trade-offs: Heavy to lift in and out of the car; Premium price.
Evidence: Stewart Golf · Golf Monthly review. How we use evidence · How we score
Key specifications
| Remote range | Up to 100 m |
|---|---|
| Motors | Two motors with terrain control to hold speed on hills; 3 cruise speeds |
| Battery | Lithium: Base 230 Wh (2.5 kg) or Max 307 Wh (3.0 kg); 2,000+ charge cycles |
| Folded size | 540 mm high × 600 mm wide × 320 mm deep |
| Weight | 14.6 kg plus battery |
| Features | App shows battery level; freewheel mode; quick-release wheels; no follow mode |
| Warranty and trial | 2-year warranty and a 30-day trial from Stewart Golf |
Manufacturer and retailer figures, checked September 2026. Sources: Stewart Golf · Golf Monthly review
Why it stands out
The Vertx Remote is for golfers who want the trolley to go where they send it. With a 100-metre remote range and two motors, it can be steered ahead to the next tee or around a green while you walk your own line.
It is heavy at 14.6 kg before the battery, and there is no screen on the trolley itself; battery level shows in the app. It is not a follow trolley, so you steer it by remote throughout.
Pros and cons
What works well
- Genuine remote control with a 100 m range
- Two motors and terrain control on hills
- 30-day trial and 2-year warranty
- Two battery sizes to suit your round
What to consider
- Heavy to lift in and out of the car
- Premium price
- No GPS, and no screen on the trolley
Owning it: warranty, returns and rules
| Manufacturer warranty | 2-year warranty and a 30-day trial from Stewart Golf (see the specifications above). |
|---|---|
| Battery and charger | Check whether the price includes the 18-hole or the 36-hole lithium battery, and the charger. They change the price and how far you can go between charges. |
Warranty and returns terms checked 5 October 2026. Retailers and manufacturers can change them, so check before you buy.
Alternatives to consider
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Questions buyers ask
Does the Stewart Vertx Remote follow you?
No. It is a remote-control trolley with a range of up to 100 m; there is no follow mode.
How much does the Stewart Vertx Remote cost?
Is a remote trolley worth it?
Only if you will regularly send it ahead. If you usually walk beside your trolley, a push-button model is better value.