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It'll probably be a trade in for the belt clip. Is have to send old one back. Tags are just RFID chips so can't think why they'd change them.
 
3565 said:
It doesn't surprise me about the strokes gained, they had to do it really and the biggest disappointing factor of the Classic is the lack of putting data. 'IF' it can calculate all the strokes gained info thru game golf then it would be worth the upgrade.
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It's still a shame you have to upgrade to get strokes-gained info, though...

The ONLY piece of information Game Golf is missing right now in order to calculate strokes gained is the exact pin position. And I just don't see what the new hardware is going to change about that. There's still gonna be something you'll have to do (e.g. tag at the pin location) so the software can get the required information. I'm sure there would also be a way to get that information with the 'classic' unit.

So, even though I hope I'm wrong, my guess would be:

The only new feature of the hardware will be the near field communication capability that enables live viewing and the range finder feature.

At the same time the 'live' hardware will serve as a dongle to unlock the new statistics, even though they are software only and could be made available to the 'classic' users without any problem, but also with 99 GBP less revenue from existing users...
 
UlyssesSky said:
It's still a shame you have to upgrade to get strokes-gained info, though...

The ONLY piece of information Game Golf is missing right now in order to calculate strokes gained is the exact pin position. And I just don't see what the new hardware is going to change about that. There's still gonna be something you'll have to do (e.g. tag at the pin location) so the software can get the required information. I'm sure there would also be a way to get that information with the 'classic' unit.

So, even though I hope I'm wrong, my guess would be:

The only new feature of the hardware will be the near field communication capability that enables live viewing and the range finder feature.

At the same time the 'live' hardware will serve as a dongle to unlock the new statistics, even though they are software only and could be made available to the 'classic' users without any problem, but also with 99 GBP less revenue from existing users...
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Well I enquired with game golf about the upgrade and putting stats. This is the response.

Ian,
We will have the upgrade available by the 9th of November, give us a shout by then to find out exactly what the costs will be. The new features will be available in your web account for the classic device also. Regarding the putting distance: we created a base on which we will build more and more stats regarding putting and to start of we will provide 3 types of distances to putting and soon we will have these distances in feet.

'So new features will be available in your web account for the classic device also???'

as for the pin positions, if I hole a long putt I tag the hole when I get the ball out so it marks where it is then edit it out after. Kind of get fed up seeing the flag at wrong spot when I'm editing or checking.
 
The upgrade is only going to last 2 days from what I've read. After that who knows what the price will be, like someone who's already stated it seems like a bit of pressure selling.
 
rickg said:
I'm hearing that it will be illegal for competition use if used with the smart phone app.

What's the rules experts views?
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Not an expert, but on their website it says Game Golf Live is not sanctioned for use in comps.
Whether they will submit it to USPGA and R&A for sanctioning we'll have to wait and see.
One of it's big selling points was that Westwood and others could in theory wear the original in comps, can't see the live version (which needs the phone to use the new features) ever getting that approval.
 
3565 said:
Well I enquired with game golf about the upgrade and putting stats. This is the response.

Ian,
We will have the upgrade available by the 9th of November, give us a shout by then to find out exactly what the costs will be. The new features will be available in your web account for the classic device also. Regarding the putting distance: we created a base on which we will build more and more stats regarding putting and to start of we will provide 3 types of distances to putting and soon we will have these distances in feet.

'So new features will be available in your web account for the classic device also???'

as for the pin positions, if I hole a long putt I tag the hole when I get the ball out so it marks where it is then edit it out after. Kind of get fed up seeing the flag at wrong spot when I'm editing or checking.
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Having access to the new features in the software without having to upgrade the hardware would be great.

I'm curious to find out how they are going to provide strokes gained statistics before they have the exact distance to the pin for approaches and putts.

I kind of do the same as you to tag the pin position, by the way.

rickg said:
I'm hearing that it will be illegal for competition use if used with the smart phone app.

What's the rules experts views?
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If the smart phone app has features that are illegal (which it seems to have), it will be illegal to use the device together with the app in competitions.

As I understand it the 'live' device still works stand alone, so you can use that in competitions to record your stats.
 
Just to clear a few questions up:
[h=2]Will CLASSIC owners get access to Strokes Gained features?[/h]

Yes - all updates on the GAME GOLF software platform will be available to all existing GAME GOLF users. CLASSIC and LIVE users will have access to the same features 'after rounds are uploaded'. CLASSIC users will not be able to see their stats, challenges, match scores, etc live as they play rounds of golf (which are some of the items only LIVE users will have access to).

[h=2]Will there be Putting Strokes Gained for LIVE and CLASSIC?[/h]

Strokes gained will be provided for all parts of your game including putting.


 
DaveL said:
Just to clear a few questions up:
[h=2]Will CLASSIC owners get access to Strokes Gained features?[/h]

Yes - all updates on the GAME GOLF software platform will be available to all existing GAME GOLF users. CLASSIC and LIVE users will have access to the same features 'after rounds are uploaded'. CLASSIC users will not be able to see their stats, challenges, match scores, etc live as they play rounds of golf (which are some of the items only LIVE users will have access to).

[h=2]Will there be Putting Strokes Gained for LIVE and CLASSIC?[/h]

Strokes gained will be provided for all parts of your game including putting.
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This is great news. Makes the live unit redundant to me
 
I can see the point to the classic version, that's why I have one, but I fail to see the point with the live version. What possible use is seeing your stats, challenges and how far you have hit your previous shot on course.
Am I missing something?
 
Looks like I can purchase tags on their own now, and can be linked directly to my android phone for tagging. So the biggest issue with classic is gone as used to have to need pc connection to upload.
 
DaveL said:
I can see the point to the classic version, that's why I have one, but I fail to see the point with the live version. What possible use is seeing your stats, challenges and how far you have hit your previous shot on course.
Am I missing something?
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The only thing I can think of, but probably 100% wrong, is there going to be a new way of marking the hole?
 
DaveL said:
I can see the point to the classic version, that's why I have one, but I fail to see the point with the live version. What possible use is seeing your stats, challenges and how far you have hit your previous shot on course.
Am I missing something?
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I guess some people may like the idea of seeing exactly how far they hit that last shot immediately. You would also be able to get a much more accurate picture, rather than relying on memory.

The Live doesn't offer enough for me, but I can see how it may appeal to some, particularly those that won't play in comps.
 
DaveL said:
I can see the point to the classic version, that's why I have one, but I fail to see the point with the live version. What possible use is seeing your stats, challenges and how far you have hit your previous shot on course.
Am I missing something?
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I can imagine this could be a great tool for pros to use in on course lessons. Attach the tags to the students' clubs and give them direct feedback after each shot. Let the guess how far they hit their shot and show them how far they really hit it... ;)

edit:

@woody: you can still use the live unit in comps as long as you leave your phone in the bag
 
Flogged mine on eBay. It was bugging me throughout my round trying to remember if I'd tagged or not whilst standing over my shot. I was actually thinking more about tagging than I was the actual shot and it was really winding me up so I've kissed it goodbye, although the guy was supposed to be messaging me about picking it up and I've not heard from him at the moment so there might be a GG going on the sale section soon!
 
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