Philbleasy
Club Champion
After a new GPS device either watch or handheld what do you guys and girls have and prefer?
GPS
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I prefer a Skycaddie for the big screen, and their accuracy of mapping. My last Skycaddie gave up the ghost in the spring, and I limped along with a laser and a Garmin watch. The laser isn't any good if it doesn't have line of sight, and occasionally picks up something beyond the green too. The Garmin would probably not find the course a 3rd of the time.
I'd love another Skycaddie but being a tight Yorkshireman I couldn't reconcile the current price. HID bought me a Bushnell Excel for Xmas, which from the first 2 rounds I'm happy with.
I'd love another Skycaddie but being a tight Yorkshireman I couldn't reconcile the current price. HID bought me a Bushnell Excel for Xmas, which from the first 2 rounds I'm happy with.
GG26
Challenge Tour Pro
I have a Garmin S2 watch. It's fairly basic, ie distance to front, middle and back of green, but for my needs that's sufficient.
Philbleasy
Club Champion
I have Garmin X40 but find the touch screen very fiddly. So I Was thinking of an S20 or a handheld
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Deleted member 16999
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If money isn’t an issue the new Skycaddie SX500 is superb.
Wolf
Well-known member
I have the new Bushnell phantom, Gives me front, middle and back, has distances to hazards on the holes, such as water, bunkers etc. Its small and convenient can wear it on your belt or leave it on the bag as I do, for a small device it has large font so easily readable, picks up courses straight away and has shot distance and scoring options, plus comes complete with the smart phone app that if you want use as an addition gives you hole flyovers and other options. all for less than a £100 brand new.
dronfield
Newbie
I have the Bushnell Neo Ghost (prev model to Phantom) and it is excellent. Sheffield Pro Golf are advertising a Ryder Cup version of the Phantom for £79 - very good deal. They have 2 year warranties.
Rich
Wolf
Well-known member
Thats the one I went for from Snainton they did it at £79 as well with free P&P. With its 2 year warranty and what it does couldn't ask for anything of better vfm
dronfield
Newbie
Agree it is a cracking deal - i believe Snainton now own Sheff Pro Golf. I live near Sheff and have bought many times from Pro Golf - both they and Snainton give excellent customer service.
Rich
xreyuk
Assistant Pro
If you’ve got a rangefinder already then a basic GPS is good, I’ve got the Bushnell Phantom for that reason.
I’ve got a Tom tom watch but dont really like it so will probably sell it.
I prefer a gps App on my phone so I can see the hole layout
I prefer a gps App on my phone so I can see the hole layout
Matty6
Challenge Tour Pro
Bushnell Neo Ion is a great watch. Cheap but with lots of features. Love mine.
jim8flog
Journeyman Pro
I prefer a 'handheld' it is attached to the bag and goes the bag in when I am finished. I bought a Garmin partly because it uses standard rechargeable batteries. I also have a laser for more accurate readings when uses shorter cubs.
Slime
Tour Winner
I use the Skydroid app on my phone.
Distances to front, middle and back plus distances to all hazards and target points.
It's also possible to map your course as you wish it to be mapped!!
Oh, it's less than £2 to download per device.
Keep your phone for four years and it costs less than a penny a week!
https://www.skydroid.net/
Distances to front, middle and back plus distances to all hazards and target points.
It's also possible to map your course as you wish it to be mapped!!
Oh, it's less than £2 to download per device.
Keep your phone for four years and it costs less than a penny a week!
https://www.skydroid.net/
Philbleasy
Club Champion
I quite like the shot tracking feature on Garmin watches, but find watches a pain when your fully waterproofed up trying to get to watch under your layers. That’s what I’m finding more appealing to a handheld but will miss the shot tracking.
I've a Garmin G8 GPS device but also use a cheap (about £80) laser from Suoaki to get a more accurate reading for my approach shots and pitches from 100 yards and in
IM01
Challenge Tour Pro
Garmin G6 approach... wasn’t charging up so recently replaced the battery after seeing the prices 😳 of replacing.
£12 well spent ðŸ‘
Had a Skycaddie before that but the yearly charge forced the change.
£12 well spent ðŸ‘
Had a Skycaddie before that but the yearly charge forced the change.
Philbleasy
Club Champion
Starting to go towards a handheld, liking the looks of buushnell phantom.
Anyone had experience of a Garmin g30 handheld?
Anyone had experience of a Garmin g30 handheld?
Wolf
Well-known member
You won't be disappointed with one of these, the price of them makes them superb value for money and so unintrusive. Just about to take mine off charge and go play now
Philbleasy
Club Champion
Just downloaded this app, obviously got to try it on the course yet but looks pretty good
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