Stewart Golf VERTX Remote Trolley Review – Rolls Royce of Trolleys

This is our Stewart Golf VERTX Remote trolley review.

I’m an avid golfer, a 7ish handicap on my way to a 2 (been a 5.6) and frequent tester of golf clubs and equipment since 2015.

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How we rated the Vertx Remote (And every other electric cart):

In this review of the Stewart Golf Vertx Remote electric cart, I discuss its benefits, features, real-world performance on challenging terrain, and whether it’s worth the premium price.

Why Consider the Stewart Golf Vertx Remote

The Stewart Golf Vertx Remote is a premium electric cart hand-built in the UK with a system that automatically adjusts to slopes to maintain consistent speed. (Active Terrain Control – ACT)

Stewart claims it’s “the world’s most intelligent remote caddie.”

I don’t know a ton about electric trolleys, so I asked them about this claim.

• The Vertx combines ATC with their SmartPower battery, which enables regenerative braking.

What Sets Stewart Apart

Every Stewart cart is hand-built in the UK—not mass-produced like most competitors.

They’ve been building electric caddies for over 20 years and have a dedicated Service and Customer Care Center in Houston, TX for US customers.

You want a company that stands by their product, especially at these price points.

First Impressions of the VERTX

Confession time – this is the first electric golf trolley I’ve ever used or tested.

So, it’s kind of like getting a Rolls Royce as your first car.

Staring at the VERTX when I opened the box, I found it big and somewhat intimidating at first glance.

But, I pulled it out of the box, read through directions so I could unfold it and take a look.

I went through the motions of folding and unfolding a couple times to get the hang of it.

Stewart claims 6 seconds to unfold. That holds up—once you learn where the buttons are and the sequence to use them.

Setup requires charging both the (removable)cart battery and remote before your first round.

So, I plugged in the remote and the battery following their specific directions on how to do it. (Don’t skip the directions, they say it can seriously affect the battery – I take their word for it.)

One minor hiccup: there are two different SmartPower apps (one for each battery type), so make sure you download the correct one for your battery.

The size and weight (37.6 lbs total – 31 lbs for chassis & 6 lbs for battery) seem appropriate. Not overly heavy or light.

One customer review noted it’s “heavier than led to believe.”

• I don’t know what they were expecting from a high-end electric cart. (Especially when the specs are on the website)

What Stewart Golf Claims

• Active Terrain Control (ATC) maintains consistent speed uphill, downhill, and on uneven terrain
• Cortex chip analyzes terrain 1,000 times per second to adjust motor output
• 100-yard remote range via Bluetooth 5.2
• 27-hole or 45-hole battery options (I tested the 27-hole)
• Compact fold with integrated carry handle
• UK-made, hand-built quality

What VERTX Customers Say

Most buyers praise the terrain control and battery life. Several mentioned the battery lasts longer than advertised.₍₁₎

One 71-year-old golfer said he used to run out of energy with his push cart but now finishes rounds “with energy to spare” using the Vertx.

Common complaints: no battery percentage on the remote (just red/green LED), no included accessories, and some found it heavier than expected. One buyer reported their cart veered left, though Stewart says that’s fixable by trimming the wheels.

My Take

The VERTX performed as advertised for me – even better than I expected.

Battery life is a non-issue and you can easily monitor it with the app. (Open the app…you do nothing else – it connects to the battery – you get a charge percentage)

The lack of included storage or accessories at this price point is, by far, the biggest letdown.

VERTX Build Quality & Construction

The Vertx feels premium in every way.

The chassis uses heavy-duty plastic and houses the electronics plus the removable 6.6 lb battery.

The wheels are substantial and feel anything but flimsy—they handled rough terrain, fairways, and parking lots without issue.

The motors operate smoothly and quietly with zero hiccups during my testing.

One Minor Note:

The scorecard holder near the handle is bare-bones—likely by design to keep weight down and maintain the minimalist aesthetic.

There’s slight flex in the handle when you put the cart in manual mode for tight maneuvers, but this is understandable given the heavy chassis below (Probably 80% or 90% of the weight is in the chassis.). You don’t feel it during normal operation on the course.

No durability concerns after my testing.

VERTX Terrain Performance & Active Terrain Control (ATC)

ATC or Active Traction Control as explained by Stewart Golf:

The VERTX Remote was the first model to feature Active Terrain Control (ATC); an evolution of downhill braking that keeps the trolley moving at a constant speed across all gradients (uphill, downhill, and on side slopes). ATC also works in tandem with our SmartPower battery, which enables regenerative braking.

Again, I haven’t tested other electric golf trolleys yet, but here’s my experience with the VERTX.

I tested it every way I could think of: flat fairways, steep inclines, downhill slopes, side hills, uneven ground, cart paths, and rough—in both dry and wet conditions.

The ATC system works as advertised.

It maintains consistent speed across varying terrain, and I was genuinely impressed by its stability.

I thought it would tip over a few times on steep slopes, but the rear stabilizer wheels did their job perfectly.

Uphill Performance:

The Vertx powered through everything except thick, wet grass on slopes I figured were 45 degrees or a little steeper.

The front wheels would come off the ground and the machine would tip backwards until the rear stabilizer wheels touch the ground and spin in place.

Warning – It will look like it’s going to tip over backwards, but it never did for me.

To get the VERTX going forward again, I lifted slightly on the handle to give it extra traction—and it we were on our merry way.

Downhill Performance:

Smooth and even speed with no extra momentum you would expect from a wheeled vehicle going downhill.

The only challenge was navigating through little craters or holes on the downhill slopes. I made sure to steer around any of these I knew would tip the VERTX over (except for once).

Side Hills & Uneven Terrain:

Handled side hills well until they got extreme. Uneven terrain wasn’t a problem within reason.

Surface Performance:

Wet grass, gravel, cart paths—all handled without issue. (Unless on a steep incline in wet grass)

VERTX Remote Control & Range

The remote is responsive, intuitive, and well-designed.

I tested it up to about 40 yards with zero issues.

The 100-yard range claim is likely accurate, but I don’t see much practical.

What Works:

• Arrow buttons are intuitive.
• Other buttons are clearly marked.
• Minimal learning curve—I glanced at instructions once.
• Fits comfortably in my palm.
• Good button spacing prevents accidental presses.
• Can clip to the handle or pocket when not in use.
• Instant response—no lag between pressing buttons and cart reacting.

Cruise Control:

Works perfectly. My unit had 3 (I used 2) programmable cruise speeds (not the 4 advertised), but two is plenty.

Battery Indicator:

The remote has a red/green LED that shows battery status. It worked fine for me—green means good, red means low.

Check the SmartPower app if you’re curious about remaining charge.

Bluetooth Connectivity:

Zero issues throughout my testing.

VERTX Battery Life

I tested the 27-hole battery option.

I easily completed 18 holes on Houston National (a very hilly, long course—not a walking course) with no range anxiety.

Stewart Golf claims 27 holes, and based on my experience, that’s accurate or even conservative.

Charging:

Stewart Golf says it takes 3-4 hours on average and up to 10 – depending on how depleted it is.

This seems about right. I didn’t monitor too closely. I plugged it in and pretty much forgot about it until I was ready to put it into the VERTX.

SmartPower App:

• Download the correct Stewart app. (There’s a separate app for the 27 hole and 45 hole battery)
• Make sure your battery is on. (You can turn it on before or after…doesn’t matter)
• Open the free app. (You do nothing else)
• You get your battery level within a few seconds.

Very useful. It shows real-time battery percentage, which gives you confidence the cart won’t die mid-round.

How Stable is the VERTX?

The Vertx is extremely stable thanks to its low center of gravity and rear stabilizer wheels.

I tested the VERTX every way I knew how:

• Uphill
• Downhill
• Sidehill
• Sidehill/downhill
• Sidehill/uphill
• Going over curbs

It handled it all as well or better than expected.

Not gonna lie, I got nervous more than a few times going up steep slopes in thick grass thinking the VERTX would tip over backwards…but it didn’t.

I did, however, manage to make it tip over on a pretty severe and bumpy sidehill – the only time in my testing.

The only thing that stopped it uphill was the combination of a steep slope and long wet grass.

It tipped backward enough for the rear stabilizer wheels to do their job, and spun in place with the front wheels off the ground.

I simply lifted up on the handle until the front wheels made contact again and the VERTX was off to the races.

Storage & Accessories

Here’s the Vertx’s biggest weakness: no built-in storage and no included accessories.

In practice, this means you’ll use your bag’s pockets for phone, tees, balls, rangefinder, wallet, and everything else you’d normally store on a cart.

I adapted easily, but I still prefer more (or any) storage options and at least an umbrella holder.

Available Accessories (Sold Separately):

• Phone holder
• Umbrella holder
• Cooler bag
• GPS/device holder
• Travel bag
• Rain cover

Again, I’d need an umbrella holder for sun protection before using this cart regularly.

Folding / Unfolding / Storing the VERTX

The Vertx unfolds and folds in 3 simple steps. (There are 8-steps in the instructions. I’ve combined a couple of them)

With the VERTX standing vertically on rear wheels:

1. Squeeze the slider between two front wheels and lift up the chassis to lock in place. Now, put the VERTX on all 4 wheels.
2. Lift bag cradle forward so you can engage the button lock.
3. Press the button lock and lift on handle to lock in place.

It’s easy and intuitive. Instructions are clear, and there aren’t many steps (unlike most non-electric push carts).

Folding:

Basically reverse what you just did, but you gotta press one more button first. (The “main support” release at the base of the handle – where it meets the chassis)

Transport & Storage:

• Stays folded securely during transport
• Fits in my trunk fine
• Integrated carry handle is comfortable and sturdy
• At 37.6 lbs total (31 lbs cart + 6.6 lbs battery), it’s manageable but not light
• Takes up about the same garage space as my push carts when stored upright

Simpler than most non-electric push carts.

VERTX Performance on Course (Real-World Usage)

I played one round at Houston National in Houston—a very hilly course that’s not designed for walking. (Quite a few holes with hundreds of yards between greens and the next tee box)

Key Observation:

My feet normally hurt after 8-9 holes when pushing a cart.

I had zero foot pain after 9 holes with the VERTX…ZERO.

I’m not entirely sure why, but the difference was noticeable and significant.

Pace of Play:

Again, not many people walk my course and, as mentioned above, it’s not an ideal course for walking.

I did as well as could be expected, but my playing partners did have to do some waiting for me on the next tee.

Not that I was slow, but our carts go about 12 mph. I can’t do that with or without a cart.

On-Course Experience:

I adapted my routine pretty quickly to using the VERTX. And, I actually scored and played well.

I’m used to being semi out of breath when pushing a cart as fast as possible to keep up with the riders in my group.

No such issues with the VERTX, even though I was going pretty fast.

I felt no fatigue walking and playing with the VERTX.

I’d definitely use this cart for walking rounds, but I’d need to add an umbrella holder for sun protection first.

Value

The Vertx Remote sells for approximately $1999 (27-hole battery) or $2,275 (45-hole battery) depending on retailer.

What Justifies the Premium Price:

• UK-made, hand-built quality.
• Incredible performance on difficult terrain.
• Premium materials and construction.
• 30-day money-back guarantee.
• 24-month warranty on chassis and battery.

What Hurts the Value:

• No built-in storage.
• No included accessories.
• Premium price puts it out of reach for budget-conscious buyers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Verdict – Stewart Golf VERTX Remote Trolley

The Stewart Golf Vertx Remote is a premium electric cart that delivers on every performance promise—especially terrain control.

Get the Vertx Remote if:

• You play hilly or challenging courses regularly.
• You’re an older golfer looking to conserve energy while walking.
• You have limited car/storage space and need a compact electric option.
• You prioritize performance and reliability over price.
• You don’t need built-in storage (or don’t mind using your bag’s pockets).

Skip it if:

• You play mostly flat courses. (The VERTX will work great, but you’re paying for functionality you don’t necessarily need.)
• You need built-in storage for accessories.
• You want a budget-friendly electric cart.
• You want included accessories at this price point.

Bottom Line:

If you’re in the market for a premium electric cart and you prioritize performance and reliability on challenging terrain, the VERTX Remote is worth the investment.

Just budget extra for accessories and plan to use your bag for storage.

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