# Shape Memory Golf Caddies Flexible, Ground-Gripping ‘Soft Buggy' Keeps Up On Any Green By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-01-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shape-memory-golf-carts-flexible-soft-buggy-by-hamit-kanuni-kuralkan References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/Gallery/Soft-Buggy/140465) The Soft Buggy golf cart by Hamit Kanuni Kuralkan is flexible, steerable and super stable. It is constructed from materials including a Titanium nickel alloy and something else bendy called a ‘dielectric elastomer.’ With the weight of the clubs, the buggy’s axles flex and act as shock absorbers, stabilizing it and keeping the [golf bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-x-sunday-golf) at a 90-degree angle to the ground no matter the terrain. Oversized low profile tires add to the cart’s cool appeal and ground-gripping abilities. The shape memory alloy materials also allow for the cart to be folded up for space-saving storage. Kuralkan designed the concept for a contest hosted by [Callaway Golf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/callaway-golf). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Shape Memory Golf Caddies:** Developing golf carts made from shape memory alloy materials can increase stability and convenience on any terrain. - **Ground-gripping Golf Caddy Tires:** Using oversized low profile tires as part of the design can help golf caddies navigate difficult terrain effectively. - **Flexible Golf Caddy Construction:** Creating golf caddy designs using dielectric elastomer materials can increase flexibility and stability for a better user experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Equipment:** Sports equipment manufacturers can consider developing golf caddies with shape memory alloy materials and innovative tire designs for better performance. - **Automotive:** Automotive industry players can explore the use of dielectric elastomer materials to create flexible and shock-absorbing components for their vehicles. - **Material Science:** Material science researchers can investigate the use of shape memory alloys and dielectric elastomer materials in various applications, including sports equipment and automotive parts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Conceptual Robot Caddies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goalf-robot-caddie-concept.md) - [Remote-Controlled Golf Caddies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mgi-zip-navigator.md) - [Twistable Golf Ball Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attomax-golf-pouch.md) - [Golfer-Targeted eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fairway-bike.md) - [AI-Fuelled Robot Gold Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ixi-robot.md) - [Designer Golf Course Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidivot.md) - [Capacious Collapsible Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-cart.md) - [Lightweight Golf Equipment Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newton-golf.md) - [Multi-Skill Golf Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-for-it-golf.md)