Pride Jazzy® Power Wheelchairs in Western Massachusetts: Elite, EVO, Air, and Carbon
Families come into our West Springfield showroom for a Pride Jazzy® power chair when a scooter is no longer the right fit, when indoor maneuverability matters as much as outdoor range, or when someone wants a folding travel chair that can go in a car without a van lift. Pride organizes the Jazzy lineup into everyday power chairs—front-wheel-drive Elite models, mid-wheel-drive 600 ES and EVO chairs, and the elevating Jazzy Air® 2—and a travel group that includes the Go Chair®, the Jazzy® Ultra Light, and the Jazzy® Carbon chairs.
We are a local Pride® dealer, and we would rather have you sit in a few chairs and try the joystick than guess from a photograph. This guide explains how those platforms feel, when a mid-wheel chair is easier in a tight hallway, when a folding Carbon or Ultra Light is the more honest travel solution, and what we look at during a fitting. It ends with a comparison table you can use in the showroom in the showroom. You do not need to pick a model before you visit.
Our showroom is at 1779 Riverdale St., West Springfield, MA. We serve households throughout Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. Call 413-733-7843 or text 413-200-4191 if you have questions before you visit.
Front-Wheel, Mid-Wheel, and Why the Drive Layout Matters
A front-wheel-drive Jazzy, such as the Elite ES, Elite 14, Elite HD, or Jazzy 1450, pulls the chair from the front and has a familiar, straightforward feel. The Elite ES is the more compact chair in that group, with a 9-inch drive wheel. The Elite 14 uses 14-inch drive wheels and NF-22 batteries. The Elite HD is the heavy-duty Elite at a published 450-pound capacity, and the 1450 is Pride’s bariatric front-wheel-drive chair at a published 600-pound capacity. The 1450 is not a compact indoor travel chair, and Pride notes that it is not available for drop shipment to a residential location. We treat that fitting carefully, including door widths and vehicle access.
A mid-wheel-drive Jazzy turns in place more like a chair you would use around furniture. Pride’s Mid-Wheel 6® design, which you will hear us name on the Jazzy 600 ES and the EVO chairs, puts the drive wheels in the middle of the base with casters at the front and rear. The 600 ES has a published 20.5-inch turning radius, the tightest in the current Jazzy power chair line on Pride’s pages. The EVO 613 is a narrow mid-wheel chair with a published 22-inch base width, offered with a sealed lead-acid or lithium-ion battery pack. The EVO 614 and EVO 614HD are the wider mid-wheel platforms, with Active-Trac® ATX suspension and a memory-foam high-back seat on a post that can swivel; the 614HD is the 450-pound-capacity companion, with a larger published seat size.
We still list the Jazzy Select for riders who already know that mid-wheel chair, even though it is not on Pride’s current new-product list. If you come in asking for a Select, we will also have you sit in the 600 ES or an EVO so you can feel the current mid-wheel chairs.
Jazzy Air® 2: A Chair That Elevates
The Jazzy Air 2 is Pride’s elevating power chair. It raises 12 inches in 11 seconds and can drive at up to 4 mph whether the seat is elevated or not, with Mid-Wheel 6® and Active-Trac® suspension. In the showroom, this is the chair people try when they want to reach a counter, sit at a table, or speak with someone at standing eye level without leaving the chair. Pride offers a standard battery configuration and a 40 Ah configuration, and seat widths include 16, 18, and 20 inches with depth adjustment.
Elevation is a feature you should try slowly. We will talk about table height, vehicle clearance, and whether a non-elevating EVO or Elite would serve you better day to day. A chair that can rise is not automatically the right chair for every home or every vehicle.
Go Chair®, Ultra Light, and the Jazzy® Carbon Family
Travel power chairs are for riders who need a Jazzy-family chair that can come apart or fold for a vehicle, rather than a full-size everyday chair that stays in the house or travels in a van. The Go Chair and the Go Chair MED disassemble into five lightweight pieces, with a heaviest piece published at 36 pounds. Feather-touch disassembly is easier after you have practiced it once with us. The MED configuration uses a 20 Ah pack and is the version Pride designates as MED; we will compare it with the standard Go Chair rather than assume they are interchangeable for every rider.
The Jazzy Ultra Light is Pride’s lightest Jazzy power chair, with a carbon-fiber frame and a fold that locks in the folded position. Pride offers a 10 Ah or 20 Ah lithium battery. Pride publishes that the 10 Ah pack is airline compliant; always confirm the current airline policy before you fly. We will have you practice the fold before you decide this is the chair you will lift.
The Carbon family is a set of folding carbon-fiber travel chairs, not a single chair with four names. The Jazzy Carbon is the original Carbon many people already know, with a 17-by-17-inch stadium-style seat and a published 300-pound capacity. The Carbon 27 is a lighter folding Carbon with a mesh back, a 17-by-17-inch cushion, and front suspension. The Carbon 27X uses an X-frame that folds flat in a vertical position, with a published 275-pound capacity and a distinctive fold that is worth seeing in person. The Carbon HD is the heavy-duty Carbon, with a 20-by-20-inch seat, a 400-pound capacity, and front and rear suspension. These are distinct Pride models, and we will have you try the fold and the seat that match the rider rather than assume any Carbon will do.
What We Look at When Fitting a Power Chair
We start with the rider and the house. Door widths, thresholds, turning space around a bed or a kitchen table, and the path to a vehicle all matter more than a top-speed number. A mid-wheel chair that turns beautifully in our aisle still has to clear the doorway of a ranch in Agawam or a second-floor apartment in Holyoke. A folding travel chair still has to be lifted, stored, and unfolded by the person who will do that work.
We also talk about seating. Depth-adjustable high-back seats, swivel seat posts, and travel-style stadium or mesh seats are not interchangeable in how they support someone for an afternoon. If you need a larger seat, we will look at the EVO 614HD or the Carbon HD rather than squeeze a 17-inch travel seat. If you need a portable chair, we will be honest when a full-size Elite or EVO is the better everyday chair and a Carbon is the better travel chair—sometimes the answer is not one chair that tries to be both.
Joystick position, armrest height, and footrest setup should be tried, not assumed. Bring notes about the vehicle if you can. A showroom visit is the surest way to talk through doorways, vehicle loading, and daily routine.
Pride Jazzy® Power Chair Comparison
Use this table as a starting point. Published speed, range, and dimensions vary with the rider and should be confirmed before you decide.
| Chair | Drive / style | Published capacity | What people usually try it for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite ES, Elite 14, Elite HD, Jazzy 1450 | Front-wheel-drive everyday chairs | 300, 300, 450, and 600 lbs. | A traditional Jazzy feel; HD and 1450 when more capacity is needed |
| 600 ES, Select, EVO 613, EVO 614, EVO 614HD | Mid-wheel-drive everyday chairs | 300 lbs., except 614HD at 450 lbs. | Tight indoor turns; 613 when you need a narrower base; 614HD for a larger seat |
| Jazzy Air® 2 | Elevating mid-wheel | 300 lbs. | Reaching a counter or sitting at table height in the chair |
| Go Chair® and Go Chair MED | Portable, five-piece disassembly | 300 lbs. | A compact power chair that comes apart for a vehicle |
| Ultra Light, Carbon, Carbon 27, Carbon 27X, Carbon HD | Folding carbon-fiber travel chairs | 275 to 400 lbs., depending on the model | A chair that folds for travel; Carbon HD when you need a larger seat |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a power chair better than a scooter?
It depends on the rider and the home. A scooter with a tiller can be a good choice on sidewalks and in stores. A power chair with a joystick is often easier indoors, especially around furniture, and it can be a better fit when a tiller is hard to use. We will have you try both when that comparison is useful.
Should I choose front-wheel or mid-wheel drive?
Front-wheel-drive Elite chairs have a straightforward pull and a familiar Jazzy feel. Mid-wheel-drive chairs, including the 600 ES and the EVO models, generally turn more tightly around furniture. The only reliable way to choose is to sit in both and try a doorway and a turn.
What is the difference between the Carbon 27, 27X, and Carbon HD?
They are different Pride models. The 27 is a folding Carbon with a 17-by-17-inch seat and a 300-pound capacity. The 27X uses a vertical X-fold and has a 275-pound capacity. The Carbon HD has a 20-by-20-inch seat, a 400-pound capacity, and front and rear suspension. We will have you try the fold and the seat rather than treat them as versions of one chair.
Can I take a Jazzy® Ultra Light or Carbon on an airplane?
Airline rules for lithium batteries change. Pride publishes that the Ultra Light 10 Ah pack is airline compliant, but you should confirm the current policy with the airline before you fly. We will talk through the battery pack and the fold; we will not promise a boarding experience we cannot control.
Do I need the Jazzy Air® 2 if I just want to sit at a table?
Not necessarily. Elevation is helpful when reaching a counter or speaking at standing eye level matters every day. It also changes vehicle clearance and adds a function you should try in person. We will compare it with a standard EVO or Elite so you can decide whether you will use that feature.
Will a power chair fit through my doorways?
That depends on the chair and the door. The EVO 613 is the narrow mid-wheel chair we look at when hallway width is the problem. A heavy-duty 1450 or 614HD needs a more careful measurement. A showroom visit is the surest way to know.
Do I have to choose a model before I visit?
No. Read the product pages if you want a sense of the lineup, then come sit in a mid-wheel chair, a front-wheel chair, and, if travel matters, a folding Carbon or a Go Chair. We would rather start with the rider and the house than with a model number.
How do I get started?
Visit the showroom at 1779 Riverdale St., West Springfield, MA, or contact us. You do not need to choose a chair first.
Visit Our West Springfield Showroom
A Pride Jazzy power chair should be chosen after you have tried the joystick, checked the doorway, and talked about how the chair will travel. Visit us at 1779 Riverdale St., West Springfield, MA, or request a contact us. We are glad to help households throughout Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut.
Bibliography and Sources
- Pride Mobility product and specification pages for Jazzy®, Jazzy Air®, and Go Chair® power chairs, pridemobility.com.
- USA Medical Supply Pride power chair pages, including the Elite 14, 600 ES, EVO 614, Jazzy Air 2, Go Chair, Ultra Light, and Carbon HD.
- USA Medical Supply contact page, /pages/contact-us-feedback-page.