elliottlale
Q-School Graduate
Sorry, did mean s1. He reviewed that too. His problem was the one I mentioned above. If that's not an issue foe you go for the s1. I'm in the same shoes contemplating!!
Golf Buddy Voice
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Sorry, did mean s1. He reviewed that too. His problem was the one I mentioned above. If that's not an issue foe you go for the s1. I'm in the same shoes contemplating!!
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but can't be used in competition. I'll stick with my Bushnell thanks!
spawn_ukuk
Tour Rookie
I think im going for the s1 watch ,
elliottlale
Q-School Graduate
I bought one earlier, if u buy from direct golf let me know as I can save you a few £s
spawn_ukuk
Tour Rookie
I think im getting it from direct golf how can u save me some ££
Fader
Tour Winner
I bought the Garmin G3 as a result of a recommendation on here in the summer. Got it from tesco they retail it at £128 but with a bit if googling you can get a voucher code for their website which I did and ended up just paying £108 for it.
Superb bit of kit and also gives me lay up options rather than just front, middle and back. Well worth a look
Superb bit of kit and also gives me lay up options rather than just front, middle and back. Well worth a look
spawn_ukuk
Tour Rookie
Thanks, i know about the g3 from tesco, but i think the s1 watch wins it for me just because its on my wrist outta the way
elliottlale
Q-School Graduate
Me too! Like the fact that its always there but you don't have to do anything to see distance, just a flick of the wrist, easy prays. Just wish the s3 was £40 cheaper
spawn_ukuk
Tour Rookie
Me too the s3 just too much for me right now. but im gonna assume the s1 will do just as good a job
Wolfman
Tour Rookie
S3 price dropped at DG now £199 !!
spawn_ukuk
Tour Rookie
Thats pretty decent but its still 200 thats too much for me hehhe
i think the s1 will do as good as job
elliottlale
Q-School Graduate
Saying £219 on website still
spawn_ukuk
Tour Rookie
Deal kicks in on the 22nd
elliottlale
Q-School Graduate
How'd you guys find that out?
spawn_ukuk
Tour Rookie
Just got some post, i got £10 voucher and book with the new sales in
it says kicks in on the 22nd
Wolfman
Tour Rookie
I would say the S1 is good but for the extra the S3 is in a different league for long term benefits
The add hazard function per hole x 5 is very very helpful and makes its information worth the cost
Screen res is better, charger is better, more courses, etc etc
The add hazard function per hole x 5 is very very helpful and makes its information worth the cost
Screen res is better, charger is better, more courses, etc etc
spawn_ukuk
Tour Rookie
All those extras are good but i think the s1 is good for me, just basic info i want
as long as it works right hehe
slicer79
Challenge Tour Pro
Anyone have the Voice + version?
is it worth the extra money? From what i can see online the changes are longer battery life and all 3 distances on screen at same time
is it worth the extra money? From what i can see online the changes are longer battery life and all 3 distances on screen at same time
spawn_ukuk
Tour Rookie
Yes i do. please ask anything youd like to know
jonny1409
Club Champion
Just to chime in on this one - I've just posted the below in the Reviews section:
I have the Golf Buddy Voice + with the watch strap and I love it.
I used to use the FreeCaddie app on my phone which was great, but having to remove the passcode each time I wanted a distance was a pain. If I didn't lock the screen, then the battery life would shoot down and likely wouldn't last a whole round.
Positives
- It's very small, so it's not that much different to wearing a normal watch, which I love.
- It actually has a time function aswell, so I can keep an eye on the time with it on.
- I simply turn up to whatever course I'm playing, switch it on, and within about 2 minutes it's located where I am and it ready to go.
- It has over 35000 courses I believe, so I can't ever imagine a course I play not being on there.
- The screen displays the hole you are on and the yardages to the front, middle and back of the green.
- The device automatically knows when I'm on the next tee box so it moves on automatically, I don't have to press to do this myself
- The voice is quiet and not off putting at all, but still loud enough to hear (although to be fair I muted mine the first day I got it as I just need a quick glance to find yardages, I don't need to be told. I'd imagine the voice feature would be more use for people who are short-sighted and struggle to read the distances close up)
- The device lasts for at least 2 whole rounds before requiring a charge, and the charging time is very minimal.
- Someone said this would be no good for dog legs etc. It is. It works great for dog legs etc.
- It gives exact distance to where you are, so for example if you were hole high but 30 yards to the right of the green, it would show 30 yards whereas some others wouldn't.
Negatives
- If you hit a wild slice onto another hole the device will change to the hole you are on (How else do people expect the 'automatic move on to the next hole' feature to work if it didn't?). However, press a couple of buttons to tell it which hole you're on and it changes back.
Overall I'd definitely recommend it, although to be fair this is the first device like this I've used (apart from phone apps). Therefore as I haven't tried other devices like the Garmin, Bushnell etc, I can't compare against those.
