I GOTCHA IGOTCHA Standard Aluminum Golf Ball Retriever

This is far better than other retrievers I've used. The main advantage is the positive locking system such that, once you've got the ball, YOU'VE GOT THE BALL!Additional skill is required is when the ball is in/on a soft mud bottom. Tripping the capture mechanism requires a bit of force and if the bottom is too soft, it's possible to push the ball further into the mud...and potentially out of sight. I've found the best way to minimize problems is to give it your all on the first attempt; get on the ball lightly and then give it a full push to engage.I bought the 21 footer because, well, in for a penny, in for a pound. I haven't really used it at full extension and it think it might be a bit difficult for two reasons. First, you are trying to precisely control the heads position by moving a 21 foot lever at the fulcrum. Lotsa luck with that. Remember, you have to land on on the top of the ball and not spring the capture mechanism before you get there. Second, though the manufacture does its best by using a good thickness aluminum, approaching 21 feet it gets a little springy and difficult to control.All that being said, I'm very satisfied with the retriever. I usually use it at 10-12 feet lengths and it is plenty rigid and easy to control. The capture mechanism is simply the best there is. If I bought it again, I would entertain getting a slightly shorter length, but for a few extra bucks, maybe having the the 21 foot reach is comforting, if not too practical.Besides, at 21 feet, it is undisputably the biggest stick in the bag!

I am an inveterate golf ball hawk, owing to my course having abundant poison ivy-infested woods and numerous ponds. I rarely come home with fewer than 60 balls in good condition. I haven't found a better retriever. Get the 18 footer thoiugh it takes skill to use when fully extended. Not inexpensive but quality costs extra. I haven't bought golf balls in 30 years. And each year I donate 2,500 balls to local thrift shops. Both good things but in the end if my wife asks how I did, I can choose golf score or ball score to report.

It’s easy to extend out but you extend it front multiple places. The latch to hold the ball retriever is flimsy plastic.

This retriever gives you great confidence in searching for balls. It works with the retriever in the closed position or the open position. I prefer it being open because it makes it easier to “stab” at the ball, picking it up a lot easier. This is especially true the longer you extend it.

One of the sections came apart in 7 days. The clip that holds the ball grabber isn't long enough to keep it from flipping out if it is bumped. This is not my first one of these, but it is the junkiest one and for the price not worth it. No contact from the seller to replace this piece of junk. Segmented sections break easily. NOT WORTH THE MONEY!!!

Its almost comical to see this retriever when its fully extended because it is so darn long. Because you can reach twice as far as anyone on the golf course to retrieve balls out of bushes, water, over fences etc...Every hole I'm getting free golf balls! And the ball catching device is durable and super easy to use...One snap of the wrist and it captures the ball and is easy to remove when you want it out. Awesome product! I made my money back in free golf balls after one round!

This club was a Christmas gift for my husband who lost his old ball retriever. The mechanism to pick up balls seems to be slightly cumbersome. It did a good job of grabbing the ball when the retriever was correctly placed, but if you missed the first time, the locking mechanism was activated meaning that you have to collapse the club and adjust the mechanism before trying again. I didn't know it worked that way or I would have purchased a different club. He was pleased with it and said he would keep it, but I think the standard ball retriever he used to have without the locking spring was much easier to use.

I like the improvements from the very good original 18' retriever (10 years +) I had and finally did break it. It was very good but difficult to collect a golf ball settling in on soft lake bottoms. The new 21' update is solid & longer (appreciated) but has everything a golf ball that wants to be saved. Light contact and its click around and collects the golf ball all the way out to its 21' length to "Gotcha". You named it right. Well done.Thanks for the quality and its 100% Gotcha ability. Thanks, Don

Beim zusammenschieben tritt soviel Wasser aus, dass der Handschuh patschnass wird. Man muss die Angel noch lange in der Hand spazieren tragen. Da immer noch Wasser austritt. Steckt man sie sofort ins Bag, läuft das Wasser ins Bag. Schade dass ich sie nicht mehr zurück schicken kann. Schade um das viele Geld!

Works perfectly and I have already retrieved 12 balls. It will pay for itself this year.

It is sturdy, therefore a little heavy. It is simple to use and very effective. My original one lasted for over 15 years until it was used for support when slipping into a stream!!I had no hesitation in buying the same again.If anything it is stronger and the ball recovery mechanism is improved.

Okey

This Super strong, extendable golf ball retriever Is awesome for picking up golf balls from creeks, waterways and thick scrub. If the pole gets wet leave it extended until dry otherwise the pole rusts and then jams when you try to extend the pole.