Bortery

I would have to agree the devices themselves are more affordable. However there is still the expense of getting the rest of the equipment. That is unless you want to hit balls into a net outside only. Not that that is a bad thing, but I believe most of the appeal is so that you can during poor weather conditions. Now with that being said, I have looked, and to no ones fault but my own. I always have to have the best equipment per value. So my answer is two fold, first my initial purchase would be based on beginner purchase and getting acclimated to a simulator. And second would be my dream indoor home purchase. Under the first category I would buy the Rapsodo MLM2Pro due to the twin camera technology for the price at purchase. I have watched several videos on just about every product out there. This one has the most data available based on actual club to ball contact. Unlike the Garmin R10 which uses analytics from a couple pieces of data to create the other data points. That is all fine and dandy, but I don’t want any mistakes. Now for the dream purchase for in home would have to be the Flight Scope Limited Edition. Now I would build the indoor hitting/putting area, with video projector and tv to see data. The reason for this machine is simple, cost upfront ,every year after and what you get for that cost. The equipment is proven to be accurate and has a ton a data, and you get to play golf no matter the weather conditions. With all the internal programs that is already installed and not an extra purchase, it’s like getting a bundle deal already set up for yourself. Now there will be people that say the Bushnell is most accurate and has most real time data. I would agree, but for the upfront cost and the annual price afterwards, I will wait two seconds more to watch my ball path on a screen. Now all this is just my two cents and what I would/will do at least on the latter choice at some point. Thanks for reading and allowing me my two cents. Happy golfing everyone.

Tie breaker 1: -2 Tie Breaker 2: Christo Lamprecht

I play with an old set of Karsten III, because I got back into golf and wanted something inexpensive and the Ping brand. They play fine for me, but I will upgrade to the i230’s before too long and that is not due to not liking them. It is because I have found I love the new Ping technology. Speaking of Ping technology, if you like the G400 driver, you are missing out on the G425 max. It is the most forgiving driver I have ever played with and the adjustability is crazy good too. The option of moving the 26g weight from center to toe to heel. But do what I read in a forum such as this, buy two 13g weights and place one on the heel position and the other on the toe position. Forgiveness even better and you don’t loose the weight balance from the factory. And bonus, you don’t have to pay extra for the newest model to get the great technology, ie the G430 which I’m sure is an awesome driver as well. I was so impressed with the G425 max driver I purchased the G425 max 3 wood fairway wood to replace the 1 and 2 iron in my bag. I will have to post how that works out for me at a later date, once I get a chance to test my theory out. Happy Golfing and here’s to lower scores and handicaps!!!

I play with the Ping G425, and couldn’t love it more. I was an old school guy until I found this one. Being able to move the weight to adjust balance is worth every penny. I found a forum thread(not this one) that suggested taking two 13g weights (which equals the 26g weight it comes with) and attach them on each end of the adjustment spots. They stated it would hit solid and with a little more forgiveness, and they could not have been more correct. I love my G425 so much I am going to add the fairway drivers soon. The technology is great and price point is right on for even the budget based golfer.

These look well worth trying out. I would love the opportunity to test this technology out. I would love to see if it will drop stocks off my high handicap.

Living locally, I have not played at Kingsmill yet. I have had the opportunity to watch the LPGA play. With that being said, wish they had a package for those that don’t need the lodging. Seeing how I live less than 30 minutes from the golf course. Being able to play all three courses would be a great long weekend, even for a local.

My list is very short. I play with an old set Ping Karsten III. I am getting back into golf after a 25+ year layoff. I played with an off brand of Ping back then, and I really liked playing with them. So I figured going back with Ping was a no brained for me. Now that I have a several rounds played indoors and out. I am looking at updating/grading to the i230. I will be doing a fitting(now that you can do that), so who knows they may show me a better game with a different manufacture.

I have been looking at new clubs myself, and as a Ping club user now (Karsten III now). I have looked at the I530 and the i230. The i230 (from video review on both I have watched) have the i230 to be more forgiving and consistent. The i230 does play shorter than the I530. But with that distance comes some erratic shots. Now I have not personally tried either, but from what I have research, and with my golf game I need all the help I can get on consistency. I am willing to club up (compared to the I530) for a more consistent shot. Just my two cents, and it all comes down to preference and what you want and how you play. Might want to look at the i230 as well. Good Luck and look forward to reading about what you chose and how you like what you chose.

I use the Approach S42 Garmen watch. Knowing the distance to the pin to plan my next shot have helped my gave. As someone who is just getting back into the game after a 25 year layoff. If I would have had this device then, my game would have been better and I may have played, maybe not as much as I was but playing. There are faults, which hopefully when I add the sensors to my clubs it will clean up some of those faults. No it’s not a perfect tool, I don’t think there is such a thing, but it gives me bough information to lower my score from day one. i think sometimes we look for the perfect options when we play. If we take the good with the bad, and minimize the bad. The game (for those whom are self competitive like myself) will be enjoyable. Thanks for letting me share my thoughts.

As someone with a lot of bad shots due to lack of playing time/getting back into the game after a 25+ year layoff. Two points, one is when I’m on the range I try to shake it off and just set up for the next one (like others have said on this thread). And two, on the course the first few bad shops during stroke play. I just shake it off, but if it continue. Then I usually cuss out loud . Thankfully I quit throwing club like in my youth. Guess in my old age I have learned some restraint. So I guess in a final though/my opinion to your question. Do what’s best for you, but remember that clubs cost good money and they are not getting cheaper. So hold on to them during a bad shot . Thanks for asking a great question.

How do you like the i525. I love my Ping clubs and am just getting back into the game. I am a higher handicap player(for now) and play an old set of Karatens. I do have the G425 max driver and love it. I am looking at the i525 and i230. The reviews are the i230’s are short playing club but more accurate and forgiving. I would assume to the lower loft of the i230. thanks for your input in advance

Congratulations testers!!! As a new member, I can’t wait to read the reviews and see what information could be important as a tester to write about.

As a higher handicap golfer myself. I would like products for higher handicapper golfers. I would also ask to be involved in these testing process of the product. And obviously tested by those golfers, but not limited to, would be helpful. Being able to give/get feed back on forgiveness and ability to make/understand any adjustments of the product to help with miss hits. This would be a great topic of testing to read and/or write about.