Sign up Closed: 2023 MGS Forum Test: Garmin S70

I play with the S62 now. The device has tons of very helpful features and if the S70 is an upgrade from that, it should be fantastic.

Have been using my S20 for years and would be lost without it.  Getting better so I use more judgment when I am approaching the green based on the distance on the watch and pin location. Off the tee, I know exactly where to find my ball knowing my club distance and starting distance.  Wonder what the newer models will do better?

On my fourth band though….

Dope!

I have worn out a Garmin S1(band broke).  I am using a Garmin S20 (7 yrs) keep score and track putts with it.  I download each round to my IPAD but if there is another garmin in the foursome they sometime overlap.  Understand the concept real well so I should be able to give a good report on the use of th S70.  I am playing in the Myrtle Beach World Am which starts on 8/28 so if the test period runs thru that date I will be able to give it a workout.  Also I keep my steps on a daily and weekly basis on my S20, wear it as a regular watch.

I am between watches and have been actively researching exactly what I want, and this test popped up. My Fitbit finally died (or maybe I did, because according to it I haven't had a heartbeat for 3 months). I've been trying to decide between just replacing my Fitbit and continue with my phone app, repurchasing a smart watch and using an app that way, or buying a golf specific watch. What I do NOT want is to spend $600 on a golf watch and still need to get a daily driver for when I'm not on the course. My partner has a late model shot scope and I have truly loved it when I've gotten to use it, but it doesn't have robust enough capabilities for me to want it to be my solo watch, and that is what I'm looking for. I've looked at the s70 several times and not been willing to jump exactly because I don't know if it will do what I want. So an opportunity to test it and provide feedback was too much to pass up.

I've never owned a watch just for golf.  would be cool if I could test this out.  thanks MGSf amd Garmin!

I’ve been using Arccos recently, but not like how the sensors seem to loosen my grips. Have used GolfLogix paid service and now just paid GHIN GPS for this upcoming year. Shoot with my rangefinder, but pin seeking is bad strategy. Would love to try something different than the phone in pocket. 

Looks like a nice piece of gear.  I currently use the ShotScope X5 which doesn't have nearly as many features.  Love to see how other SS users feel about using the S70.

I use the golf pad app!

I am currently using the Eagle Eye scope. I would really like to compare the results between these 2 

Use various other gps watches including Garmin Approach S20

This would be a great opportunity to compare several Garmin golf products.  I have been using a Vivoactive 4 for nearly two years for fitness and golf.  My wife is using a Venu Sq for golf.  With the S70 I could see how a golf-focused Garmin wearable differs from more general fitness-focused wearables that also support golf.  My current watch tracks more rounds of golf than any other activity at this point anyway.

I use the Swing U golf app.  Which I think is pretty accurate, then my father in law, who use one of the other watches, gives me a number that is sometimes 10 yards different.  I need a new smartwatch anyway!! Good luck to everyone!!

This looks awesome.  I currently use the Precision Pro R1 and the attached app on iphone that gives help with wind speed as well as showing the front, back and middle of the greens from the R1, but I love the idea of having this on my wrist where all it takes is a quick look down prior to setting up for the shot.

 

Thanks for the opportunity!

I would love the chance to test the S70. I’ve used the S62 for the past 3 years and have enjoyed it. I’m very curious to see how much improved the S70 is and am happy to share my thoughts with everyone. Thanks.

I've used the Garmin s60 for three years now and love it. For $700 the s70 would have to be a major upgrade though.

 

Been playing with an S20 for many years. Love it! Would be curious to see the technological differences, plus the color screen looks great!

I game an S12 with a full suite of CT10s. Would be fun to be selected and pair them with the S70

I have been using the Garmin s62 for a few seasons with the added sensors for my clubs and absolutely love it. I would be hony to test the new watch out and see how Garmin continues to advance the analytical side of golf for us weekend warriors! 

Good Luck! 

 

I'm in for this one 

This is one of those products that anyone can use and benefit from. Love to see the difference between the S10 and the s62.

I'd love to test the S70 vs the Epix 2 Pro I currently use... which is currently connected to my CT10 club monitors and used with the Z82 rangefinder.  I've been using Epix2/Epix Pro for a couple years and have always wondered what the difference is between the multifunction watch and one designed for golf.

New to the site and forum. Recently started using a Voice Caddy T8 as a wearable GPS tracker, as a wearable is my preferred option. Would love the chance to compare it with this Garmin model as part of the reviewing process!

I have worn my Costco purchased Samsung Gear S3 Frontier daily for 3+ years.  On the course, I have used watch apps before (Golfshot among others) and have never stuck with anything.  For the past year, I've been using the stock USGA GHIN app for yardages and score tracking.  Would love to try this out and use moving forward.  I like my Garmin Approach G80 on the range to help dial in my distances and tempo. 

Been using the Garmin S62 since it released and used the S60 before that. Prior to using the Garmin platform used Arccos and Clubhub. Also use a Bushnell X2 range finder. 

i'll add that. if i had to choose between the S62 or the rangefinder when i golf, i would prioritize the S62. when i play rounds without my S60 i find myself so frustrated not knowing distance to hazards or green depths. or just knowing where is the 100yd lay up. but one of the best features is knowing before i tee up with my driver where the 250 yd distance is so i know what i will have in play. when i play new courses the S62 is a tremendous benefit over the rangefinder.

Very familiar with all the features of the Garmin and it's competitors.