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Voice Caddie SC200 Plus
Doppler radarRange or a long roomSubscription: No
Range practice with carry, ball speed and swing speed, no phone needed.
about $300on Amazon
GPS handheld with launch monitor
Garmin Approach G82
Golfers who want a course GPS that also measures speed at the range.
Our pick: GPS handheld with launch monitor. The Garmin Approach G82 is a radar golf launch monitor for course and range. It suits golfers who want a course GPS that also measures speed at the range. The catch: not a full launch monitor: no spin or launch angle.
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- Type
- Launch monitors
- Tracking
- Radar
- Where it works
- Course and range
Specs are from the Amazon listing or the maker. Simulator software and subscriptions are extra unless the listing says so.
Why we pick it
- 43,000+ course maps on a 5 in screen
- Ball speed, club speed, smash factor and putting stats
- 4.0 stars from 27 ratings
The catch
Not a full launch monitor: no spin or launch angle.
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They measure ball speed, launch and spin to show how far each shot really went. Radar units need room behind the ball for the flight; camera units read the ball at impact and work in small rooms.
Questions about the Garmin Approach G82
Is the Garmin Approach G82 worth it?
GPS handheld with launch monitor. 43,000+ course maps on a 5 in screen. Ball speed, club speed, smash factor and putting stats. 4.0 stars from 27 ratings. The catch: Not a full launch monitor: no spin or launch angle.
Does the Garmin Approach G82 need a subscription?
Check the listing: basic data usually works without a subscription; simulator courses often need one.
Can I use the Garmin Approach G82 indoors?
Yes, with room: radar needs to see the ball fly, so plan on about 8 ft or more between the ball and the net, and space behind the unit.
Who is the Garmin Approach G82 for?
Golfers who want a course GPS that also measures speed at the range.
What Garmin says about it
- 5" high-resolution touchscreen display brings 43,000+ preloaded courses to life in the palm of your hand
- Dial in your swing at the range with radar that measures ball speed, club speed, smash factor and swing tempo
- Help improve putting consistency with measured putting stroke length, tempo, and club and ball speed with the integrated launch monitor
- Use bag mapping at the range to evaluate your clubs and know how far you hit with each; data integrates with the virtual caddie feature to help you make informed decisions on the course
- Easily mount the device to your cart with the built-in magnetic mount, or secure it on your bag with the included bag clip accessory
- Pair with the Garmin Golf smartphone app for wind speed and direction plus live scoring; even navigate back to the device — if left behind — with the Find My Garmin feature
From the Amazon listing, in the maker's own words.
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