The electric golf trolley market in the UK has never been more competitive.
You’ve got established household names like Motocaddy, PowaKaddy and Stewart all slugging it out for the hard-earned cash of golfers who want the best technology on the course – and prices are creeping ever upward.
There was a huge boom in the trolley market during and post-Covid as so many golfers splashed their savings on golf gadgets. Now for manufacturers it’s about keeping those golfers buying.
Therefore, when an unknown new name enters the (somewhat closed) ring promising remote control, auto-follow functionality and dual-motor performance for £1,299.99, you’d be forgiven for raising an eyebrow or two.
That brand is Navee. You probably won’t have heard of them in the golf space, but globally they’re very well-known – they’re one of the leading names in the e-scooter market out of Japan, and they now operate across 18 different product departments.
Golf trolleys are their latest frontier, and the Birdie 3X is their flagship entry into the UK market: a remote control and follow trolley packed with technology and backed by an impressive warranty.
I put the Birdie 3X through its paces on-course at Alwoodley Golf Club in Leeds – one of the finest heathland courses in the north of England, with undulating, bumpy, links-style terrain and some genuinely testing topography. It made for a brilliant trolley testing venue. Here’s what I found…
Who Is It Aimed At?
The Navee Birdie 3X is aimed squarely at the tech-savvy golfer who wants a trolley that does more than just trundle along at a fixed speed. To be honest, it takes a certain type of golfer to want their trolley to follow them around the course – the real tech geeks, always trying something new.
With three operating modes – standard handle push, remote control and auto-follow – it appeals to golfers who like flexibility and want the option of going fully hands-free when the mood takes them.
In terms of price and specification, it sits in the upper-mid bracket of the market. At £1,299.99, it undercuts the Stewart Q Follow (£1,799) comfortably, but it’s a meaningful step up from the Motocaddy ME Remote (£999) and the PowaKaddy RX range (from £1,099). For that premium, buyers will expect the Birdie 3X to deliver on its promises. For the most part, it does – with a couple of caveats.
The Tech
The Birdie 3X is built around dual independent 120W rear-drive motors (240W peak) capable of handling inclines up to 25% – serious grunt for serious terrain. The headline feature over the standard Birdie 3 is auto-follow, using UWB (Ultra-Wideband) technology to track the remote clipped to your belt, keeping the trolley right beside you hands-free.
Other key specs:
- Three operating modes: handle push, remote control (up to 30m) and auto-follow
- Smart app control via smartphone at up to 200m – adjust speed, check battery, track scores
- 9 speed levels from 1–9 km/h
- 220Wh battery rated for up to 36 holes; 7-hour charge time
- 4+1 wheel design: two 6″ front wheels, two chunky 11″ all-terrain rear wheels, plus a detachable anti-tipping wheel
- One-touch fold down to 68×56.5×38.4cm for easy boot storage
- LED display (140×35mm) with Type-C charging port built into the control hub
- IPX5 weather resistance
- Warranty: 5 years on the battery, 3 years on the frame – among the best in this category
In the box you also get a phone holder, umbrella holder, storage mesh pocket and a free 12-month Hole19 Premium subscription (worth £59.99) – a nice added value touch.
Looks
The Navee Birdie 3X has a clean, purposeful look that feels sturdy from the moment you take it out of the box. The chassis is solid and well-built, and there’s nothing flimsy about the way it feels during setup or once a bag is loaded on. First impressions of the build quality are strong.
The colourways are predictable but there’s nothing to not like with a grey frame, black wheels, handle and battery casing. A couple of flashes of red highlight how to set up which add a nice pop of colour.
I thought the wheels were a real highlight aesthetically – they look sporty and modern, and the chunky 11-inch all-terrain rear tyres in particular give the Birdie 3X a robust, capable look that backs up what it does on the course.
My one aesthetic gripe is with the front-end bag holder – what I’d call the ‘bonnet’ of the trolley. It looks a little harsh and industrial compared to the rest of the design, and could do with some refinement to make the overall package feel more cohesive.
Setup
I found unfolding and setting up the Birdie 3X straightforward and pretty quick. The one-touch fold works well and the whole process is hassle-free. The trolley feels stable and planted from the moment it’s up and ready to go, and the 4+1 wheel configuration does exactly what it’s supposed to. The anti-tipping rear wheel proved its worth several times on some of the more dramatic slopes at Alwoodley.
The handle itself is simple and comfortable to grip, and I particularly liked the two red trigger buttons on each handle to activate the power-assist mode. Press and hold and the trolley intelligently adjusts the assisting force based on your walking pace – useful on climbs and rough terrain. Some manufacturers overcomplicate this interaction; Navee have kept it intuitive and simple which I like in a trolley.
Functionality
This is where the Birdie 3X really earnt its money on test – specifically in remote control mode.
I found the responsiveness of the steering via the remote to be genuinely brilliant. It was super sharp in its turning, snappy in its reactions and felt highly precise in a way I wasn’t expecting from a brand new market entrant. I’ll be honest – I felt like a kid on Christmas morning with a brand new remote-control car… It was really fun to use!
Switching between the three modes – handle push, remote control and follow – is also simple. It’s a single button press to toggle between them mid-round, and I think golfers will like having the flexibility to choose the right mode depending on the hole or situation you’re in. In the rough or through trees, you can go to handle mode; on a long walk between holes or walking after a long drive – remote control all the way.
The screen display is very basic but functional. Three buttons let you turn it on and navigate through speed settings without fuss. That said, I’d be lying if I said it didn’t feel a little underwhelming in 2026 compared to some other amazing tech on the market. When you’re spending over £1,200 on a trolley, golfers who are now accustomed to the brilliant LED touchscreen displays offered by PowaKaddy and Motocaddy may feel they’re getting less than they’ve paid for in this department.
The mesh storage pocket underneath the handle is a small but clever touch – perfect for stowing the remote when you’re in handle-push mode. The trolley is also impressively quiet in operation. No loud motors, no mechanical clatter – just a smooth, almost whisper-quiet hum.
On the auto-follow functionality: it’s genuinely clever and the UWB technology works well once you’ve got used to it. One thing that caught me off guard initially is that the trolley follows you in backwards. I presume this is a stability decision, and it makes logical sense, but it does take a hole or two to feel natural.
Personally, it’s not a feature I’d use every round – I don’t like having extra variables to think about on the course – but for golfers who are excited by that kind of hands-free experience, it’s impressive and genuinely fun once you’ve got used to it. The remote control itself was also simple and easy to use.
I must be honest here, because it’s important. On a few occasions during my round, the bag security really frustrated me. The top bag straps and the support arms didn’t hold my bag (I used the Titleist Players 4 Carbon Stand Bag) securely in place. The bottom bag strap similarly felt too loose to do the job properly and couldn’t be adjusted, meaning I found myself having to readjust and reposition my bag virtually every hole.
To be clear: if you’re using a trolley bag or a tour bag with a wide, flat base, you’d likely have no issues at all, as these sit naturally within the support frame. But for golfers whose primary bag is a stand bag, this is a real-world frustration that Navee need to address.
Verdict
For a first entry into the UK golf trolley market, Navee have achieved something pretty exciting with the Birdie 3X. The remote control responsiveness is brilliant, the dual-motor performance on tough terrain is excellent, the auto-follow technology is impressive and the overall package – with its strong warranty and included accessories – represents real value against the Stewart Q Follow at the upper end of the market.
However, to realise the full potential of this trolley, I think Navee need to take on real-world golfer feedback and tighten up some basics – most notably the bag securing system, and potentially investing in a more premium screen display to match the asking price and golfer’s standards these days.
This trolley isn’t perfect but it’s a strong start and I’m genuinely excited to see what Navee do next.
Would I Use It?
I’m not usually an electric trolley user. But I enjoyed using the trolley in remote and standard push modes. If Navee can sort the bag strap issue, which is an easy fix, the answer edges toward yes as in the main this is a simple, strong bit of kit. The remote control performance alone makes it one of the most fun trolleys I’ve tested in recent memory. Watch this space…
Navee Birdie 3X Trolley Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Navee Birdie 3X?
The Navee Birdie 3X is an electric follow golf trolley with three operating modes: handle push, remote control and auto-follow. It uses UWB (Ultra-Wideband) technology for its follow function and features dual independent rear-drive motors, a 220Wh battery rated for up to 36 holes, and a 4+1 wheel configuration for all-terrain stability.
How does the Navee Birdie 3X auto-follow work?
The Birdie 3X uses Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology to track the position of the included remote, which you clip to your belt. The trolley then follows you around the course, trailing behind as you walk. It works best when the remote is worn at belt height for the best signal sync.
How does the Navee Birdie 3X compare to the Stewart Q Follow?
The Birdie 3X is £500 cheaper than the Stewart Q Follow (£1,799 vs £1,299.99), offers comparable remote and follow functionality, and arguably has better styling. The Stewart remains the benchmark for premium remote/follow trolleys, but Navee represent strong value for golfers who don’t want to spend at Stewart levels.
Is the Navee Birdie 3X good for hilly courses?
Yes. The dual 120W rear-drive motors handle inclines of up to 25%, and the 4+1 wheel design – including the detachable anti-tipping rear wheel – provides excellent stability on uneven and sloping terrain. Tested at Alwoodley Golf Club in Leeds, one of the north of England’s most challenging heathland courses, it coped very well.
What bags work best with the Navee Birdie 3X?
The Birdie 3X works best with trolley bags or tour bags with a wide, flat base. Golfers using larger stand bags – such as the Titleist Players 4 Carbon – may find the bag security straps insufficient to hold the bag firmly in place. This is an area Navee are likely to address in future iterations.
