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  • First Look: Swing Caddie SC200

    First Look: Swing Caddie SC200

    Swing Caddie SC200 Korean company Voice Caddie has been shaking up the golf electronics market for several years, and their next product is sure to help continue that trend. The Swing Caddie SC200 is their second generation portable launch monitor and follows in the footsteps of the original SC100 model. The Swing Caddie SC200 works much like other launch monitors, using Doppler radar to track the flight of the golf ball after impact.

    Obviously, there’s some trade-off between a $15,000+ trackman unit and this little device that sells for under 0. The much more expensive devices are able to track almost the entire flight of the golf ball and can provide more data like peak height, launch & descent angle, angle of attack, total dispersion between shots and much more.

    The Swing Caddie SC200 measures variables like swing speed, carry distance, ball speed and smash factor. For golfers wanting to improve and get some basic information about their game, the SC200 will provide most of the information they’ll need. It’s a great training aid because you see the results in real-time. If you hit a few balls really solid you’ll see an increase in ball speeds and distance. Miss it a bit and those numbers will come down.

    The reason most high-end club fitters use expensive launch monitors is that they provide the most information. While the Sc200 can be used for club fitting, to do the best job you’ll probably need a little more information. A good fitter may arrive at the same conclusions using the SC200, but it will probably take longer to get a club dialed in because you don’t get as much information from it compared to a more expensive model.

    The Swing Caddie SC200 is a perfect tool for serious golfers looking for more information about their swing. It’s so compact that you can leave it in your golf bag for range sessions or even on course work. It uses a built-in barometric pressure sensor to calibrate itself automatically to your environment and speaks the distances to you over the speaker. You can store the stats for the last 100 shots taken and review them later, but it doesn’t connect to a smartphone or tablet to save the data for later or upload to the web.

    The bottom line is this: If you want to get a taste of some cool launch monitor technology without taking out a second mortgage, the Swing Caddie SC200 should probably be your first stop. It will give you most of the important numbers you need, is very portable and easy to use, and it can be purchased for less than $300. Click the following affiliate link to get your own Swing Caddie SC200 for only $289.99. That’s cheaper than retailers and even Amazon!

     

     

  • Father’s Day Gift Guide – Summer 2018

    Father’s Day Gift Guide – Summer 2018

    It’s June, and the commercials are already playing on TV for Father’s Day. If you haven’t gotten your golf-nut dad anything yet fear not, because we’ve got some great ideas for every budget. Let’s get right to the list. Here are nine gift suggestions for all you last-minute shoppers!

    Golf Clubs

    2018_C300_Cavity_Iron_HeroWilson C300 Irons – The new C300 and C300 Forged irons feature Wilson’s Power Hole technology – Urethane-filled holes positioned around the face to allow the face to flex and expand the sweet spot. The C300 Forged irons offer the same greater ball speeds for better players that prefer a more traditional shape and feel. Wilson C300 Irons: $799.99 at Amazon.com

    Cobra KING F8 Driver – The KING F8 driver is packed with tech. A precision CNC milled face for maximum ball speed, 360 Aero technology for speed combined with adjustable weights and hosel for a precise fit make this driver a great option for almost everybody. Add in Cobra Connect powered by Arccos Golf and you’ve got the most technologically advanced driver on the market. Better players will gravitate to the KING F8+ driver with less draw bias and heavier swing weights. Cobra KING F8 Driver: $358.87 on Amazon.com

    Pyramid Putters – With a milled face and grooves angled to help steer mishit putts back online, the Pyramid putter can help you make more putts. It also has a pyramid-shaped alignment feature on the top and a proprietary taperless grip for lighter grip pressure. I love the soft feel and positive roll off the face of the Pyramid Putter. The matte black finish reduces glare and it’s cheaper than many competing brands. $279.95 Available direct online at Pyramidputters.com

    Accessories

    UA TUNED™ Golf AssistGlove Ride – When the weather is hot and sweaty, one of the biggest challenges is to keep your golf glove fresh & dry. Glove Ride’s Glove Caddie helps by giving you a place to attach multiple gloves and help them dry up and stay in shape. It attaches to your golf bag with a solid metal clip and has a strong velcro strip to attach multiple gloves while they air-dry. There’s also a poker chip ball marker that can be customized for special events or golf courses. Available online at Gloveride.com for $19.95

    Golf Pride Align Grips – Up to 80% of PGA Tour pros use Golf Pride grips. That’s not likely to change any time soon now that they’ve introduced new grips with ALIGN Technology. A raised red ridge on the bottom of the grip provides consistent hand placement and club face awareness. The ridge is made of 50% firmer material than the surrounding grip to amplify the feel. ALIGN technology is available on three popular grips: The MCC, MCC Plus4, and the new Tour Velvet. Go to golfpride.com for more information.

    Under Armor Eyewear – Under Armor has come a long way in a few short years. As a leading sportswear company, they’ve cut into the market share of giants like Nike and adidas by offering high-quality products at a reasonable price. One department where they’ve excelled is in eyewear. For golf, they’ve developed UA Tuned Propel sunglasses that provide contrast enhancement which helps you to read the course more precisely & track the ball easier. Even better, they’re priced at only $74.99 at underarmor.com

    Tech & Gadgets

    Bushnell HybridBushnell Hybrid – For years people have been asking for a laser rangefinder combined with GPS. I’ve always wanted a device that combined both technologies, but as it turns out, it’s not that easy to make. Good news – Bushnell has finally gotten it right with the new Bushnell Hybrid. The Bushnell Hybrid gives you this information by displaying the lasered distances to the pin and GPS provided front and back yardage readings within the LCD. You can also get GPS yardages for front, center and back on the outside of the device in case you have a blind shot and cannot see the pin. Available for $399 at Amazon.com

    Swing Caddie SC200 – Launch monitors are all the rage these days on the professional tours, but not many people can afford the same models the pros use since in most cases they cost over $10,000. However, there are a number of devices that can give weekend amateurs much of the same information at a fraction of the cost. One of these devices is the Swing Caddie SC200 from Voice Caddie. The SC200 is about the same size as a large cell phone, making it very portable. The Doppler radar displays information like carry yardage, swing speed, ball speed, loft angle and smash factor. Best of all, it only costs about $350 on Amazon.

    Garmin Approach S60 – Garmin is best known for its navigation devices for cars, but they have quietly been making top quality GPS distance measuring devices for a while now. One of these awesome devices is a watch called the Garmin Approach S60. Much more than just a golf GPS watch, the Approach S60 is a full-fledged smartwatch that pairs to your phone via Bluetooth and displays notifications for incoming calls, texts, emails and other alerts. It comes preloaded with more than 41,000 golf courses around the world and using the Garmin Connect app on your phone you can update the course list and get updates for the watch. The full-color display is easy to read in bright sunlight and the battery lasts up to 10 hours in golf mode. Available now on Amazon for $345.59