By Ed Travis
Let’s face it, many aspects of our game have become highly technical. This is true not only in the materials and construction of clubs and balls but in the many useful pieces of gear that are available to improve our games or simply have more fun on the course. The items shown here are worth everyone checking out.
Bushnell HD Wingman
So having your tunes on the course is no big deal but having them from a premium quality speaker that also gives you front, back and center yardages plus up to six hazards on the hole being played is in one word, awesome. The Wingman HD ($229.99) has a 3.5-inch color touch screen with a full hole view showing accurate GPS distances plus 360° sound from you Bluetooth connected smartphone.
Full Swing Kit Launch Monitor
For someone looking for a launch monitor complete package the Full Swing Kit Launch Monitor is a great choice. The heads-up display is fed by computer processors dedicated to analyze the data read by the 5D Machine Learning radar showing carry distance, launch angles, ball speed and spin rate for each practice swing. Many Tour professionals use this model every time they practice. $4,999
Shot Scope LM1 Launch Monitor
Everyone who uses the Shot Scope LM1 Launch Monitor raves at the ease of setup on the practice and when hitting shots not to mention the clarity of the display. That’s followed by astonishment of the golfer-friendly price of $199.99. We like the 3.5-inch color display and the accuracy of the six data points recorded by the Doppler radar for each swing plus we like that Shot Scope does not charge a subscription fee.
PuttAim Plus
The makers of the laser putting aid PuttAim Plus will tell you if you line up properly and keep your putter on that line you will sink more putts, something that can’t help but get our attention. PuttAim Plus ($159.99) is made of metal for durability and theirs is a regulation size cup in the base of the adjustable laser beam generator which shows the putting line. It is easy to set up and can be used anywhere indoors or out.
