Does the Optishot accurately measure data for Drivers & Woods ? I read an online review by a golf website which said that Optishot wouldn't read them
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No I did not put tape on my clubs... Maybe mine works better because I have a slower swing speed...? Also, you have to keep in mind that this is a $300.00 toy in the world of $10,000.00 Golf simulators.... It is fun, we enjoy it as a family, and it gives us the opportunity to golf all winter long !!!!
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It seem to measure my driver and woods accurately and the irons not so much. I feel strongly that this was a good investment for the money and have not regrets!
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I have Optishot 1 and you just have to find a driver that the lasers read consistently. I use a 460 cc callaway driver on the real course and the optishot can't read it consistently. I'll drive one 290 with 110 clubhead speed and the next drive with a similar swing will go 170 yards with a 65 clubhead speed. We started using an old persimmon 3 wood and leaving the optishot driver selected. Way more consistent and it made the game way more fun. I have read on the optishot site under troubleshooting that it really depends on the bottom of the driver and the colors. Try multiple drivers and you'll definitely find one that stands out as the most consistent. I have Optishot 1 and you just have to find a driver that the lasers read consistently. I use a 460 cc callaway driver on the real course and the optishot can't read it consistently. I'll drive one 290 with 110 clubhead speed and the next drive with a similar swing will go 170 yards with a 65 clubhead speed. We started using an old persimmon 3 wood and leaving the optishot driver selected. Way more consistent and it made the game way more fun. I have read on the optishot site under troubleshooting that it really depends on the bottom of the driver and the colors. Try multiple drivers and... » Read More I have Optishot 1 and you just have to find a driver that the lasers read consistently. I use a 460 cc callaway driver on the real course and the optishot can't read it consistently. I'll drive one 290 with 110 clubhead speed and the next drive with a similar swing will go 170 yards with a 65 clubhead speed. We started using an old persimmon 3 wood and leaving the optishot driver selected. Way more consistent and it made the game way more fun. I have read on the optishot site under troubleshooting that it really depends on the bottom of the driver and the colors. Try multiple drivers and you'll definitely find one that stands out as the most consistent. « Show Less
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I have found that it was very close to what my club speed was last year . In fact it has increased over the winter. Looking forward to seeing results on course
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Optishot is not reliably accurate with any club and is especially poor at drivers and woods. However, you can improve your odds of getting a pretty good reading by adding reflective tape to the bottom of your clubs. Go to Youtube.com and search for "optishot taping your woods and irons" for a demonstration.
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Hi, I believe my Optishot is pretty accurate with my woods and driver... However, it does seem to add too much distance for a really big slice....
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Yes, the good thing about Golf Buddy is that you are able to skip any holes as you want. Your location will be automatically adjusted, base on each hole that you are on, (and the specific golf course that you are playing in). The only negative that I would say about Golf Buddy GPS is it has a very poor screen resolution. Reza S.
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Mine requires me to hit a ball so I surmise the device may not pickup contact on short putts, being the contact generally is much lighter, maybe too light.
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Michael:Yes, but you must download the newest software update from the website. --Its Free! The unit does not keep a running tally of shots hit.Chipshot
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When you are at, or near, the course you wish to play, chose "play golf" using the bottom left button. After it links to GPS satellite, it will list all of the available courses in that area. I live in Montana and so far, it has had every course even small obscure ones that I thought might not be in it. Make sure you use the usb cable and an internet connected computer to update the watch as soon as you get it. It did take about a 3/4 hour to update it initially after I got it, but worked as advertised after I did this. Great tool to help improve and enhance your golf game.
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The watch is preloaded with almost every course in the US. I don't think you should have to upload courses. I only had one course I had to update because they redid the layout of the back nine. I went to Igolf and I got an error message but played with the connection and got it to work.
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Remember that this device calculates distance based on ball speed and trajectory (launch angle) through the use of doppler radar. The launch angle is pre-determined by inputting tour club selection (trajectory if loft angle of thr club) so if you typically have a lower or higher ball flight, then this is not very accurate at all. In fact, no one has the same trajectory everytime they hit a ball, so my answer is no...not very accurate. I sold mine and bought a laser. I get much more use out of a laser, especially on the course. True launch monitors, like Trackman, calculate distance using true ball speed, trajectory, and spin. You cannot get feedback like that out of a $200 device.
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what is the question? I used the Swami for 2 seasons; it stopped holding a charge. I now use the Golf Logix app for my "Iphone". It works great, it's free with advertising popping up or for a payment of $19.95 the ads are eliminated. I use it only for distances; but it will track anything you could possibly want.
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You can't play live online with other users with OptiShot 1. But that seems to be the only difference that I have seen in the recent commercials. With Opti1 you can't tweak the scoring formats at all (not sure if you can with opti2). Courses all look the same but maybe opti2 includes some "premium courses" that you would have to pay for with opti1 ($29.95 per) but the courses you get with opti1 are great. There is no mention of new lasers or anything so I would assume that it's not that much better for the extra $200 unless you really need to play online with other users. Whatever you do remember that it's still a video game. It's pretty far from what would really take place on a real golf course. I definitely can't drive a ball 367 yards with a 159 club head speed in real life but Opti1 thinks I can. My scores and playing partners scores are all over the place with this "simulator". Still a ton of fun though.
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First- make sure you update software by hooking it to an internet connected computer. The first time I did this it did take a while to update it (about an hour). Then just follow the user guide. When you first get to the course, (parking lot is when I turn the watch to the golf function by holding down the left bottom button). After it finds all nearby courses, select the one you are at. It will automatically start at hole one. It will give you distance to center, front and back of green. As you progress through your shots, and as you get closer to the green it will give you your yardage, After you reach the green, it will automatically advance to the next hole. This is the main function I use as I keep my score on a scorecard. It will give you options for driving distance and also will keep an individual score. I found more detailed instuctions, other than what came with the watch, on the Izzo golf website. This is a great tool, and once you figure out the ins and outs of using it, it will enhance your play. I have forgotten to bring it on a couple of rounds (left it on charger) and I really missed it those times I played. (One charge will generally get you through two 4 hour rounds of golf while in GPS mode). Good luck!
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Hello, The product doesn't aim at tracking putt distance but more number of putts. It will give you excellent statistics on driving distance irons and woods performance, fairway accuracy greens in regulation, scrambling, sand saves, and number of putts which is what matters more than recording that you sunk a 30-footer. It's a very good recording device and app to review rounds is quite well managed.
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Not home to look at them, but think irons are 6-9?, PW, SW, Fairways with 2 different loft degrees and a driver-I think!Unfortunately they haven't improved my game like I'd hoped they would!!
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It works off of doppler Radar, so last year I used it in my garage hitting into a net to get my club distances down. It was great!!! I have a laminated note strip on my bag with all the clubs I have, and they're distances! I got my distances from the ES12 in the garage, and I verified them at the range... It's great! Just take out all your Bad Shots, and your top one to get a VALID DISTANCE for each club!
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Doubtful. Ultimately a question for Game Golf. I would think you need two devices (and profiles) but you would probably see the stratification in distances on the club performance displays.
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It is pre-loaded with many courses. I have found that if you get in the open (not under tree canopies) select options and search for satellites first; then search for a course, the unit will present you with a list of courses to select. If you attempt to select a course first, the unit may indicate there aren't enough satellites and then you have to manually search for the course you're playing. Take advantage of the technology built-in and enjoy your round of golf. I learned from experience and like my Bushnell Hybrid.
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The courses I play, Mid Texas USA are were already loaded when I receive the watch. I stand at first tee, push the OK/Menu button, it auto search-finds the local/closest course. I then push the exact one I'm at. Then Start. Very satisfied. I'm assuming this is auto load by satellite and that your courses should also be included...
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The Bushnell Tour V2 that I bought was the slope edition. It really makes club selection easier. Still have to calc for the wind speed and direction though, but I can't see anything that can be developed that will help a golfer in club selection by compensating for the wind when calcing distance. I have three of these in different locations so I'm not hauling one around on the plane.