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GPS & Rangefinder Information Guide Tech Guide

About GPS Technology View GPS Comparison Chart

Golf GPS technology is designed to provide golfers with the most accurate and up-to-date distances to greens and hazards. Most manufacturers use satellite or aerial photography to calculate distances; however, some physically walk, or ground map courses like a caddy would on tour. With all mapping methods your location is then tracked by satellites (relative to the pre-mapped coordinates). Having instant access to this type of information is thought to have numerous benefits including lowered scores, increased confidence and faster play.

SG5
SkyCaddie
SG3.5
SkyCaddie
SG2.5
SkyCaddie
Approach G5
Garmin
uPro
Callaway
uPro GO
Callaway
GPS Tour
Golf Buddy
GPS Pro
Golf Buddy
OnPar GPS
OnPar
Key Features
Subscription Fees $29.95/yr $29.95/yr $29.95/yr FREE Basic-Free, Pro Mode-$10/course Basic-Free, GO Mode-$49.95 One Time Fee FREE FREE FREE
Course Availability >23,000 >23,000 >23,000 >7,500 Pre Loaded 18,000 18,000 Pre Loaded >25,000 Pre Loaded >25,000 Pre Loaded >10,500
Power Rechargeable 3 AAA Batteries Rechargeable 2 AA Batteries Rechargeable Rechargeable Rechargeable Rechargeable Rechargeable
Additional Features
Front / Center / Back Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Fairway Target Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Course Imagery Yes Yes Yes Yes Actual Aerial Imagery Virtual Green Renderings Green Layout Green Layout Yes
Display Color Color B/W Color Touchscreen Color Color Color Grayscale Color Touchscreen
Water Resistance Yes Yes Yes Waterproof Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Course Memory 10 Courses 10 Courses 10 Courses Unlimited 50 Courses 25,000 Courses 20,000 Courses 20,000 Courses 300 Courses
Size 5.4"x2.2"x1.0" 5.0"x2.2"x0.8" 4.5"x2.2"x0.8" 4.5"x2.3"x1.4" 4.0"x2.0"x0.7" 3.9"x2.2"x0.8" 4.3"x2.3"x1.0" 4.5"x2.3"x1.0" 4.9"x2.1"x0.7"
Battery Life 14 hrs Dependent on AAA Batteries 14 hrs Dependent on AA Batteries 10-12 hrs 10-12 hrs 16-18 hrs 16-18 hrs 13 hrs
PC/Mac Compatible PC/Mac PC/Mac PC/Mac PC/Mac PC/Mac PC/Mac PC/Mac PC/Mac PC/Mac

About Laser Rangefinders View Rangefinder Comparison Chart

Allows users to accurately judge the distance in feet or yards between two points. Some units will incorporate the angle at which the user is standing to calculate the actual distance relative to that angle between the two points.

Pro 1600
Bushnell
Tour V2
Bushnell
idTech
Callaway
LR-550
Callaway
Key Features
Measurement Range 5 - 1600 Yards/Meters, 400 Yards to Flag 5 - 1000 Yards/Meters, 300 Yards to Flag 11 - 550 Yards 11 - 550 Yards
Measurement Accuracy +/- 1 Yard +/- 1 Yard +/- 1 Yard +/- .5 Yard
Magnification 7x 5x 6x 6x
Slope Only on Pro 1600 with Slope Only on Tour V2 with Slope Yes No
Display n/a n/a External LCD n/a
Additional Features
Water Resistance Waterproof Yes Waterproof Yes
Power 9 Volt Lithium 3 Volt Lithium 3 Volt Lithium 3 Volt Lithium
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