Golf Electronics

We are extremely proud to announce the launch of a store which exlusively sells golf GPS.   It is hosted by Amazon.com, so you can expect their world class shipping and customer service.  You can get Golf Global positioning systems produced by Garmin, Skay Caddie, Sono Caddie and, hopefully in the future other vendors.  You can get Garmin etrek GPS units at discounted prices.  About 10% off Garmin’s list price.

Golf GPS Sale 

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Final Score: 5/5 !

PROS

Easy to use, improves your golf game, you NEED this device.

CONS

None that we can see so far

Our Review

Is Garmin Golflogix 2008 the perfect range finder/ yardage measure?

In short, yes it is.

We reviewed the 2007 edition which attained near perfection and we can say that this year they got it perfect.  It’s easy to setup - you just download courses with the easy to use software and go.  One you get to the course, it’s even easier to use.

We plan on getting into more detail with this product as soon as possible.  But, to be frank, I’m having just too much fun with it out on the course.  And, now that it’s late September and I’m from the north, golf season is almost over.  So, I better keep using it to improve my game!

Product Description

Here is a short list of the Garmin GolfLogix GPS-8 features:

A new store is on its way!

Associated with Amazon.com, a new Golf GPS store has been launched.  It offers Garmin, SonoCaddie, SkyCaddie Golf GPS range finders and more!  And all of this is offered at extremely discounted prices.

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Final Score: 4.5/5

Review

If you’re well off or want to start a golf business, or you are REALLY REALLY serious about golf you will want a launch monitor.  Personally, I had to borrow this one from a friend who runs a golf store just to review it.  They’re very pricey, but in my opinion, well worth the cost.  The Zelocity Pure Launch golf monitor does the job very very well.

If you’re a golf instructor who trains golfers with a serious dedication to imiprove their shots, this device will help you a great deal.  It uses two (2) Doppler radars connected to a PC with usb connection to record the huge ammount of data associated with a golf swing.  The Dopler radars will track the swing and the hit a record any critical info about your golf swing,the velocity of the ball, the speed of the head of the club, the distance carry, the power transfer ratio as a percentile, the spin, shot simulation, launch angle, deceleration and acceleration of the club, and other various pieces of data.  All this being said, this device will a help you to analyze the performance of a golfer or a golf club.

I used the device for only 1 day, and it helped me, with the help of my technician friend, to better determine the little quibbles with my golf swing.  Additionally, it helped me to determine which clubs (drivers, irons) are the best for me and which are the best period.  If I were to review golf clubs or build custom golf clubs for a living, I would want this device to help me determine which clubs are the best.  I can hit a wicked shot and analyse every little detail of it!  This device is great.

Instantly, accurately displays & records critical information for every shot. Builds history for analysis & improvement. Easy to use. Sets up in seconds. Lightweight & completely portable for use indoors or outdoors. Accommodates both left and right handed swings. One-year Warranty and customer service included. Made in USA

Pros

• a must for any business owner (Golf Town types out there!)
• helps to drastically improve your game, if you are a good golfer
• I’m a rightie, but it can be used for left handed golfers as well
• indoor / outdoor
• super quick setup time.  We moved it from my buddy’s place and had it set-up outside in like 20 minutes; including travel time

Cons

• no macintosh support that i know of (I have an Apple laptop!)
• price

PureLaunch™ Specs/ What’s in the box!

Note: this may not be totally accurate, as I was using a used device and never opened the box myself!

• 2 integrated Doppler-radar transceivers to pick up shot information
• folds up to storee, folds out to use
•  USB 2.0 connection to the PC
• AC rechargeable battery - gives about 5 hrs of usage on one charge (keep in mind I was testing a used unit, the Zelocity website claims 10 hrs new)
•  LaunchMonitor program to interface with the pc  (PureLaunch ™ computer software)
• built in mic for club speed measurements
• Warranty Info: Zelocity offers a 1 year factory warranty.  Can’t be resold in this time, however

The bottom line is this is a great device, but not for everyone.  You have to be serious about golf before you get this gadget.  But, as you know, I am SERIOUS about golf!

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Final Score: 4.5/5

 Final Score 4.5/5

A surprisingly great golf GPS.  I didn’t think it would hold a candle to the gamrin unit, but by comparison, this is a good GPS unit for hitting the golf course.

It works great, but unforunately you have to buy the courses you upload to the unit.  They give you five free courses when you first buy it (which is a lot of courses when you think about it {unless youre a golf nut [as I am]}) The GPS can store up to 30 courses and you download em from your PC.  This is more than enough course capacity for this handy golf gadget.  You can navigate custom waypoints and set them ass you require to set waypoints.  You can set the location of bunkers (sand traps), water hazards, OB, bridges, trees, layups with nice little icons that are pleasant to look at.

You can track and store your shots to reviewlater.  Which is pretty cool for improving your golf game.  Speaking of improving your golf game, this handheld GPS DOES JUST THAT.  I have found that I played at least 10% better when using this device (other golf GPS’s can compare, especially the ones by garmin {Check out our Garmin Golf GPS review elsewhere on this site}.

Product Specs

• Full colour display !  Liquid Crystal D
• Perovides course information and info for for each hole
• no yearly fee to upkeep, you just need to buy the golf courses for th unit
• Digital scorecard
• backlit screen for easyviewing indoors or out
• AA batteries required (rechargables packaged with the device)
• 10″ x 7″ x 3.3″ weighs about 2 pounds

To sum up, The Sonocaddie V300 GPS provides you with precise distance information to any point on the golf hole cousre from where ever you are at the current point in time.  This is all tracked in real time.  This is a great golf gadget!

OVERALL SCORE:  4/5

This is one of the few emerging GPS devices that help you determine yardages on the course.  It is the 5th iteration of the device.  I have used Golf SkyCaddie SG1, SG3, SG4 (but not SG2) and this version is superior to each.  It has a couple of drawbacks for a golf electronic, bu, overall, i would recommend it for a golf GPS device.

 Product Description and Features

Specs

• LCD screen
• distance to any where on the green
• provides the depth of the green from the approach you are taking (any angle!)
• backlit screen
• rechargable battery in the unit, jut plug it in
•  provides distances to sand trap, water hazards and other golf hazards
• weather resistant

Pros

•  great way to hit the pin
•  reliable rangefinder
• very accurate
• great golf accesory device

Cons

• may not work in your area
• sometimes not accurate due to GPS error
• does not include all North American golf courses, yet.  Canadian golf courses.

Overall, this is a great device for golfers pro and begineer.  It is near perfect at determining the yardages for a golf game.  NOTE: Make sure to register this device with the web site first.  And make sure it has the information uploaded for the golf course you plan on playing.  One the golf courses I play was not immediately loaded into the device and it made playign difficult.