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REVIEW

Tester: Kevin Brown, HCP 17

Pros: This is my first ever powered trolley and so far the Hill Billy Terrain has proved a worthy debutant. It’s simple to put together – I managed it in seconds – and operate. I was also impressed with the trolley’s sleek and sturdy looks. The moulded handle is comfortable and the machine has plenty of oomph with its 200-watt motor. It's also easy to pack away and takes up little room.

Cons: Not a lot, but I’m not a big fan of the two Velcro straps keeping your bag in place – it's good when the material is fresh and strong but after a while and quite a lot of use I’m not so sure. The timer and distance function that enables you to send the trolley ahead via three preset options are really neat features but you need to get used to them otherwise it can create a bit of a problem on the course. The only other thing I would say on the cons side is that the power lead into the battery is close to one of the main wheels.

Conclusion: The strong, but unfussy appearance was matched by the performance but the power lead to the battery was perilously close to one of the back wheels.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Looks: 3.75
Ease of use: 4.65
Ease of access: 4.5
Functions: 3.9
Performance: 4.25
Reliability: 4

2011 REVIEW

What we like: The look of the trolley isn’t terrifically exciting, but the performance certainly is something to purr over. As the name suggests, the Hill Billy performs superbly on steep gradients and you got the feeling you could load even the heaviest bag on it and still get a good performance. Obviously our longterm tester will be able to give us more feedback, but we think this is going to be a rugged product that will stand the test of time.

What we don’t like: As we alluded to earlier, it’s not the most stylish product around – the three red lights (distance function) was impossible to see in bright light too.

Looks: 3.5 Ease of use: 4.8 Ease of assembly: 4.5 Functions: 4.3 Performance: 4.5

2010 REVIEW

The Terrain has a compact, three way folding frame making it easy to fold and store. The strong, yet lightweight construction will cope with even the heaviest of golf bags and the powerful 200W motor means the Terrain makes light work of even the most demanding course. The pre-set timer/distance function allows you to send the trolley ahead - handy when looking for a ball. Available with a 36 hole battery giving you the option to play on extra 18 holes without having to re-fuel. Available in piano black and silver sparkle.

2009 REVIEW

What’s the score?
HillBilly has been an established name in the golf industry for the last two decades and the unfussy Terrain model, which is available in black or silver, is the latest addition to the family.

What do we think?
This is a very solid trolley that will undoubtedly serve you well. If you’re looking for an all-singing, alldancing model, this isn’t it though. It wasn’t the most technologicallyadvanced models in the review but then neither is it the most pricey; and it does have some nice features. The soft touch grip allows for ambidextrous handling while the bag locking system greatly reduces bag twist when out on the course – one of our pet hates! It was simple to assemble; the “booklet” provided is no more than one bit of card, but that has adequate and clear instructions that are easy to follow. The Terrain also has the capability to be sent to the next hole, with a convenient 10m, 20m or 30m distance function