I GOTCHA Aluminium Golf Ball Retriever

Had one of these given to me as a pressie a year ago and stupidly left it by a lake. I first bought a cheaper replacement version of this and it broke within 2 days. This version is light, compact, plus strong, sturdy and an absolutely a bargain when you start using it. Money back in no time from all the balls retrieved. Fits neatly into the side pocket of your bag yet stretched out to over 10 feet accessing most rivers, lakes and thick bushy recesses. Recovery mechanism is clever and once trapped, the ball stays in. Would not be without one, especially with my golf! Dont get the cheap version, it's not worth it - paying the extra for this is worthwhile. Nice discount too with Amazon. I would judge just on average that I have recovered over 200 Balls in 9 months. 50% almost new. Becoming so selective that I now throw loads backor collect em for mates if they are not shiny top range ones. Have not bought any balls in that time. Saved ££££s.

My old one gave up the ghost after 15 years, so had to be replaced. No problem at all with the product, but the 18' reach is stretching it a bit....:-)I'm 6'3" so have long arms and I can just about make 18', but wouldn't want to do it over water or I'd be in. The pole fully extended is probably 15'.Still the best product for getting balls out of a pond, but no excuse for slight exaggeration on the reach...:-)

I was slightly disappointed when this arrived an a metre long cardboard box as I was expecting something that collapsed down far smaller. The models I have seen previously concertina down very small (50cm) but I now realise that these are probably too flimsy to be really useful. Now that I have used this model I realise that I made a lucky mistake, as its extra length and strength allow balls to be retrieved from more challenging locations instead of relatively easy pickups i.e. water hazards.

Bought a 10ft model but nowhere near long enough, so got this in its place. Ample length but takes a bit of getting used to as it's a bit wobbly at full stretch, so better to keep the furthest end un-extended.

A little large to carry in the golf bag and when fully extended quite difficult to control as the retriever becomes a little whippy.

Not easy to to useCould be me but when you are playing golf you have not got time to fiddle around trying to set this up to retrieve your golf ball

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.

I chose this Gotcha 15ft Ball Retriever as I had had one for years previously.This is ideal for me - fits in the bag nicely and is well constructed.#Good swift delivery etc