Hybrid Laser/GPS

BigChap1759

Lads,

We might be bordering on the crazy here but I've recently been thinking that I could do with a basic GPS to supplement my laser rangefinder - the reason being that it is not always obvious if pin is front, middle or back and this has a big bearing on club selection ie if pin is at the back I want to make sure I don't miss the green long etc.

Then I spotted this - anyone used it?

http://bushnellgolf.com/Laser-Rangefinders/Hybrid-Laser-GPS

FixdePitchmark

BigChap1759 wrote: »

Lads,

We might be bordering on the crazy here but I've recently been thinking that I could do with a basic GPS to supplement my laser rangefinder - the reason being that it is not always obvious if pin is front, middle or back and this has a big bearing on club selection ie if pin is at the back I want to make sure I don't miss the green long etc.

Then I spotted this - anyone used it?

http://bushnellgolf.com/Laser-Rangefinders/Hybrid-Laser-GPS

I did consider it at one point.

But realised that the watch is nice. as you can use it as you move and it is way faster. It is also way easier for clearances and bunker locations and doglegs. You can get this info - before you even stop pushing the bag. So your mind is working out the club etc.

I love a fast round, not just fast but no fuss - and I think the laser only comes into play for the more accurate stuff. The laser is a bit fussy (imo)

So I'd use the watch 75 % of the time and the laser 25 or less.

An advantage with both systems is you always have a back up / standby and you are rarely left without both - from a power / forgetfulness perspective.

The watches have improved in size and accuracy.

I think it is a good idea above - but in practice where do you put a laser gps , when a little off piste - the watch solves this.

So for me it is practicality over design - I know they were big money too. But I know that seems to upset some people when you say that

BigChap1759

Yes you are probably right, unfortunately I couldn't wear a watch playing golf, just a bit weird like that. Didn't realize how long they had been out - obviously didn't catch on.

One of these on the golf bag probably favourite now:

http://bushnellgolf.com/GPS-Rangefinders/NEO-Ghost-Black

bmay529

I agree with fixdepitchmark. However I also don't like to wear a watch while playing but might consider it when the small ones when their price comes down. I have both a basic Bushnell range finder and more recently added a Neo Ghost. The neo ghost is great value and accurate in my experience. It shows distance to front/mid/back of green and to 4 hazards. I leave both on the bag. When I want a exact distance to the pin such as a long greens I use the range finder. The Neo Ghost lasts 2/3 rounds and the range finder also acts as a backup. This combo is good value while the hybrid is a good idea though seems expensive. The only other thing I can think of is that the Neo Ghost is small and easy to put it in your pocket if you want or to bring it wherever you charge it (micro usb)

FixdePitchmark

BigChap1759 wrote: »

Yes you are probably right, unfortunately I couldn't wear a watch playing golf, just a bit weird like that. Didn't realize how long they had been out - obviously didn't catch on.

One of these on the golf bag probably favourite now:

http://bushnellgolf.com/GPS-Rangefinders/NEO-Ghost-Black

I was like that - and just got use to it.

The newer ones are just like bands.

Very good. But not sure they have bunkers etc.

http://www.gpsgolfbuddy.eu/products/BB5.asp?pType=0

paulos53

BigChap1759 wrote: »

Lads,

We might be bordering on the crazy here but I've recently been thinking that I could do with a basic GPS to supplement my laser rangefinder - the reason being that it is not always obvious if pin is front, middle or back and this has a big bearing on club selection ie if pin is at the back I want to make sure I don't miss the green long etc.

Then I spotted this - anyone used it?

http://bushnellgolf.com/Laser-Rangefinders/Hybrid-Laser-GPS

1 problem with that device in this country is that it is not waterproof

My GolfBuddy is water resistant but the touch screen no longer works after a game in the rain earlier this year. I am lucky it didn't happen a lot sooner as I played plenty of other games in the rain since I bought it 6 years ago.

I will definitely be checking that my next GPS is fully waterproof before buying it