mikeanthony Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 10 hours ago, B.Boston said: Alright I'm gonna get a question or two fired out to you guys right away... For those of you that currently use some shot tracking tech, Arccos or Shotscope etc. Do you plan on using both during your rounds or can you see yourself not using the shot tracking features with the watch? Who plans on using this also as an everyday watch? Can’t answer the first question ... but I’m definitely curious to see the comparison from other testers regarding that. And honestly, I do plan on wearing as a daily watch as well. Based on the pictures with the silver face, it’s look really nice. I have several dress watches for work, but outside of an old Timex watch from Target that needs a battery replacement, I don’t currently have an everyday watch. Plus, if it can give me score updates during the Fall for my Dolphins over the Patriots ... I’m sold! Nunfa0, GolfSpy BOS, palvord and 1 other 2 2 Quote Driver: G410 SFT 10.5* 3W: Speedzone 14.5* Hybrid: TS2 19* & 21* Irons: Forged Tec One Length (5i-GW) Wedges: T22 55* & 59* Putter: 002 Mid-Mallet Ball: Callaway Chrome Soft LS & Prime-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy BOS Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Can’t answer the first question ... but I’m definitely curious to see the comparison from other testers regarding that. And honestly, I do plan on wearing as a daily watch as well. Based on the pictures with the silver face, it’s look really nice. I have several dress watches for work, but outside of an old Timex watch from Target that needs a battery replacement, I don’t currently have an everyday watch. Plus, if it can give me score updates during the Fall for my Dolphins over the Patriots ... I’m sold! If it’s the game down in Miami I wouldn’t be surprised. HahahaY’all think I’m one of them Boston Sports fans that doesn’t realize other teams can win too huh? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Nunfa0, GolfSpy_SHARK, mikeanthony and 2 others 4 1 Quote Epic Max LS 10.5 - Motore X F3 6X | Speedzone 5-wood - Ventus Blue 8S | TSi3 20* Hybrid - KBS Proto 85S SMS Pro 4-PW - Steelfiber i110S | MG3 Raw Black 50.09, 54.11, 58.11 - DG TI S200 ER2B | Pro V1x | NX9 Slope | Jones Trouper R | CaddyLite EZ v8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeanthony Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, B.Boston said: If it’s the game down in Miami I wouldn’t be surprised. Hahaha Y’all think I’m one of them Boston Sports fans that doesn’t realize other teams can win too huh? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yessir! We’ve had y’alls number the past few season when it’s at home. JAGolfore and GolfSpy BOS 2 Quote Driver: G410 SFT 10.5* 3W: Speedzone 14.5* Hybrid: TS2 19* & 21* Irons: Forged Tec One Length (5i-GW) Wedges: T22 55* & 59* Putter: 002 Mid-Mallet Ball: Callaway Chrome Soft LS & Prime-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy BOS Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Yessir! We’ve had y’alls number the past few season when it’s at home. The media up here will tell you it’s due to the heat and humidity... because apparently that doesn’t exist up here in the summer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk palvord, mikeanthony, Nunfa0 and 1 other 4 Quote Epic Max LS 10.5 - Motore X F3 6X | Speedzone 5-wood - Ventus Blue 8S | TSi3 20* Hybrid - KBS Proto 85S SMS Pro 4-PW - Steelfiber i110S | MG3 Raw Black 50.09, 54.11, 58.11 - DG TI S200 ER2B | Pro V1x | NX9 Slope | Jones Trouper R | CaddyLite EZ v8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballplayer002003 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 2 hours ago, TBT said: I’m curious to know, how many of you have played with a watch on before? Do you think that will present a challenge? Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy All the time. No issues whatsoever. palvord, Nunfa0 and JAGolfore 3 Quote Driver: Epic Flash Sub Zero Hzdrs Smoke x flex 70g 3 Wood: 917 w/ Diamana Whiteboard stiff 5 Wood : Epic Flash 18* Hzdrs Smoke stiff 4 Hybrid: TSi3 Hzdrs Smoke X flex Irons: 5-7 Apex forged 19 w/ Modus 120 X 9-A Apex Pro 19 w/ Modus 120 X Wedges: MD5 52&56 Jaws Dynamic Gold wedge flex Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 5.5 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAGolfore Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 10 hours ago, TBT said: I’m curious to know, how many of you have played with a watch on before? Do you think that will present a challenge? Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy I have played with a watch in the past. If the buttons are in the right place it should be fine. I did have one that every swing I would hit a button and it would beep. HardcoreLooper, Nunfa0 and palvord 3 Quote Driver: Callaway Rogue 9* FW: Sub 70 Pro 4 wood Hybrid: Sub 70 949 Hybrid 19* Irons: Sub 70 659 CB 4 - 6 Black 639 MB 7 - PW Wedges: Sub 70 JB - 50* 54* & 60* Putter: Odyssey White Hot #2 Ball: Titleist Pro-V1x Handicap index: +3.9 Instagram: joshandersongolf Twitter: @jacustomgolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBandit Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Just now, JoshAndersonGolf said: I have played with a watch in the past. If the buttons are in the right place it should be fine. I did have one that every swing I would hit a button and it would beep. I played with GPS watches , i think since they first came out. If your not used to wearing a watch while you play, it could be a little getting used . Like Josh mention some may have button in a certain way that you may turn off the watch or hit a different action button, but is not a regular issue. JAGolfore, mikeanthony, palvord and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 MAX - 8.5 with Fujikura Speeder NX TCS 50 (Terra Forza White Shaft Testing) 3 -Wood: Sub70 949x 3 Wood 15 with Hrdz RDX Black Stiff 5-Wood: Sub70 949x 5 Wood with Hrdz RDX Black stiff 4-Hybrid: Sub70 949x 4 Hybrid with Project X 5.5 Hybrid Stiff Irons: Mizuno Pro 225 - 6-PW , w/Nippon Modus 105 Stiff Wedges: Sub70 TAIII w/Nippon Modus 105 Stiff - 50 ,56, 60 Putter: L.A.B Mezz1, 34 in Balls: MaxFli Tour X, TaylorMade Tour Response, TaylorMade TPx GPS: Shot Scope X5 with Tracking TESTED: SUB70 949X 5 Wood TESTED: NIPPO N.S. Regio Formula MB+ 65 Stiff. TESTED: SkyCaddie LX5 GPS Watch TESTED: Bag Boy ZFT Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightsofnii Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 OK, late to the party...about me: My name is Doug. I'm 45, I started golfing in 2011. This is my third MGS product review . I reviewed Golf Pride Tour Velvet +4 grips, and Lynx Black Cat Irons. I golf in the spring, summer, fall. I snowboard in the winter. My wife golfs and skis. It works out really well Last summer I was probably a 20-21 hcp. A tweak to my swing at the range got me hitting the ball straight and far again. I'm currently a 16.5 and hopefully dropping. My strength is probably putting. My current weakness is sand. I had a sand shot that pretty much guaranteed I'd be on the green but it has gotten away from me. Many bladed shots recently. I'll answer some of the questions we were provided, and then get to some of yours. Do you play mostly one course or a lot of different courses? Lately I play our course, Basking Ridge CC in Basking Ridge, NJ. It is longer than average by the numbers. I have been playing the senior tees since my swing fell apart a few years ago, and have since stuck with that until I shoot a 79. We also have a White/Gold combo on the scorecard that is more in line with white tees at public courses. I play those or white in league events. The county courses by me are really good though; and, farther north is Crystal Springs resort, which has 6 great courses in its surrounding vicinity. Ballyowen and Wild Turkey are standouts there. I used to live across the highway from Black Bear in Franklin, NJ, so I've also played that one a ton. Conservative or aggressive play? Aim at pins or the center of the green? That depends on the situation. I will lay up if I need to. I'll usually go for anything inside 175 yds, but, I know that from 75-80 yds my chances to hit the green are high. I've been aiming more at center of green and let it work towards the pin, I miss more right. What distance methods are your currently using? And what criteria is important to you in evaluating this watch? I currently use mostly my Bushnell Tour V3 rangefinder. I also have Arccos, but it's usually in my pocket unless I need a front or back reading, or it's dusk and I can't actually see the pin. I also have a Garmin S2 watch which works great. I got the watch before the scope. The S2 just gives green distances front, middle, back but it's quite accurate. It will also calculate layup distances, and measure shots. It has zero graphics, just numbers. Courses are found by GPS somehow which is cool, no software updates. It is simple and effective. I just prefer the scope. The watch battery will occasionally drain before the round ends. It has a weird proprietary charging attachment. I have a Samsung Frontier S3 smart watch. That thing is neat and I often wondered about installing golf apps on it. Arccos seems to want me to connect to it for something but I have no idea what Arccos does with it, I suppose a tracking alternative to my phone. The watch is awesome, but the second I connect it to my phone it just wants more and more updates, all, the time. I keep it disconnected and just use it as a fancy pedometer. So, for this new SC watch. I would obviously like for it to be accurate, and simple. I'm hoping to not have to toggle through prompts to get a distance to a bunker or front of a green. It needs to be easy to charge. The current Samsung micro usb interface would be awesome for charging if it has that. I have drawers full of different charger wires, I love stuff with standardized charging interfaces. It needs to last more than 18 holes, otherwise I'm not wearing it besides on the course. If somehow the watch actually knows where the pin is on the green, that would rule. I'm not expecting that, but hey! We do have one green that is over 100 yards long It also needs to be stable, not prone to crashing, and not prone to wanting or requiring constant updates. The only thing holding my Bushnell scope back is its battery, so as long as I have spares I'm good. Ok, I'll go back and read your questions Once again, thanks so much for the opportunity. HardcoreLooper, palvord, MDGolfHacker and 5 others 8 Quote RADspeed 10.5, Evenflow Riptide CB 6.0s Bio Cell 3/4w, PXV 6.0s; AMP 3h 19deg Aldila RIP R. Bio Cell 4h 22.5deg PXV R. 2021/22 T200 5-7, T100 8-P (bent 1deg strong), LZ 5.5 CBX-2 50/11 ATV 56/16deg Impact No.3 Align putter Caddie for tracking. Pro V1X balls Previous forum tests: 2019: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Plus 4 grips, Lynx Black Cat 5-PW. 2020: LX5 Watch. 2021: Impact #3 Align putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCUfrog Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 I’m curious to know, how many of you have played with a watch on before?Do you think that will present a challenge?Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpyI currently play my 40mm size Apple Watch and it doesn’t bug me. I’m interested to compare the LX5 in size to the Apple Watch and if it is much bigger, it could present a challenge.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy JAGolfore 1 Quote RadSpeed 10.5, Motore X F1 60 X-Stiff RadSpeed 14, Motore X F1 60 Stiff M6, 4H 22.0 JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro, 4-PW, Nippon Modus 105 MG3 52, 56, 60, SB - Black White Hot OG #7 Vice Golf Pro Plus Smart Sensors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palvord Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 12 hours ago, TBT said: I’m curious to know, how many of you have played with a watch on before? Do you think that will present a challenge? Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Before getting Arccos, I used the Garmin Approach S2. I never really had any issues playing with a watch on my wrist. It is kind of a "training aid" in a way because when I am cupping my right wrist in my back swing, I'll end up leaving the club face open and push or slice to the left. It is easier to feel that wrist cupping when wearing a watch. mikeanthony and JAGolfore 2 Quote In my Ultralight Stand Bag: Driver: Rogue 10.5° - LH - Project X EvenFlow 60 Stiff Woods: King F9 - LH - 3/4 Wood - Atmos Blue TS 7 Stiff King F9 - LH - 5/6 Wood - Atmos Blue TS 7 Stiff Irons: King F9 - LH - 5-GW - KBS C-Taper Lite Stiff Wedges: King Black - LH - 52° 56° 60° - KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 Stiff Putter: - Impact No. 3 Ball: Maxfli TourX Rangefinder: LX5 Watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGutierrez7 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 23 hours ago, Lacassem said: I also have a question on those that will be using everyday. Looks like a watch that would be "waterproof" I do not see anything on SkyCaddie website? Can A) anyone find out if this is actually waterproof and B) would you risk swimming with this? For me if I ever get a watch it will be something like this that I can use for golf and multi-use because I do not really like things on my hands/wrist and I would have to wear it everyday to get used to it...That includes swimming. I remember reading on the SkyCaddie website that it is partially waterproof up to some value, but I personally will not be using it while swimming. Simply because I don't prefer having things on my wrist while I swim or anywhere near water. But we'll see, won't know till I get it on my wrist. JAGolfore, GolfSpy_SHARK and palvord 3 Quote Most Recent Testing: 949x PRO Hybrid In my 2019 X-Cart Bag : M3 10.5* (TENSEI Blue 6R) GS53 3W 14* (Review) CLK 2017 4H 22* M6 Irons 4-PW (KBS MAX 85g Stiff Steel Shafts, Std Length & Lie) AW, SW: Forged Satin 48*, 54* LW: SM6 60* Infinite Putter Michigan Ave 34" e6 Current Tech: NX7 Rangefinder LX5 GPS Smartwatch (Review) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGutierrez7 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 13 hours ago, TBT said: I’m curious to know, how many of you have played with a watch on before? Do you think that will present a challenge? Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy I currently play with an old Garmin vivoactive on whenever I am playing and it does not bother me at all. I don't suspect to have any issues with wearing the watch while I play. Although, I do remember hearing (via the No Putts Giving podcast on MGS) that wearing a watch actually decreases club head speed by 1 MPH (equals around 2 yards of carry). I'll probably barely be able to tell that amount of difference but time will tell. palvord and JAGolfore 2 Quote Most Recent Testing: 949x PRO Hybrid In my 2019 X-Cart Bag : M3 10.5* (TENSEI Blue 6R) GS53 3W 14* (Review) CLK 2017 4H 22* M6 Irons 4-PW (KBS MAX 85g Stiff Steel Shafts, Std Length & Lie) AW, SW: Forged Satin 48*, 54* LW: SM6 60* Infinite Putter Michigan Ave 34" e6 Current Tech: NX7 Rangefinder LX5 GPS Smartwatch (Review) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightsofnii Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 On 7/22/2020 at 10:59 AM, B.Boston said: Alright I'm gonna get a question or two fired out to you guys right away... For those of you that currently use some shot tracking tech, Arccos or Shotscope etc. Do you plan on using both during your rounds or can you see yourself not using the shot tracking features with the watch? Who plans on using this also as an everyday watch? I use Arccos for tracking, I use a Bushnell Tour V3 for my yardages. For my rounds I'll use Arccos's yardages just for accuracy comparisons if time allows (having to open up and log into phone every time to get yardage). I also have a Garmin Approach S2. So, I'll try wearing both watches, if it's not too restrictive, don't want to be this guy: I have no plans to use it as an every day watch. Though, I'm not against it! AGutierrez7, HardcoreLooper, JAGolfore and 4 others 3 4 Quote RADspeed 10.5, Evenflow Riptide CB 6.0s Bio Cell 3/4w, PXV 6.0s; AMP 3h 19deg Aldila RIP R. Bio Cell 4h 22.5deg PXV R. 2021/22 T200 5-7, T100 8-P (bent 1deg strong), LZ 5.5 CBX-2 50/11 ATV 56/16deg Impact No.3 Align putter Caddie for tracking. Pro V1X balls Previous forum tests: 2019: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Plus 4 grips, Lynx Black Cat 5-PW. 2020: LX5 Watch. 2021: Impact #3 Align putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGutierrez7 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Intro: Thank you to the guys at MGS and SkyGolf for the opportunity to test the LX5. Very excited to get my hands on this piece of technology. So I guess this is when I talk a little bit about myself so here we go. I initially started playing golf when I was around the age of 6 (played a couple junior tournaments) but then got away from the game until about a year ago (age 22, very long hiatus). Started playing on the weekends with my father and quickly got addicted to the game again. I became intrigued by golf equipment and the new technology that came with it. I currently play off around 17 and play pretty much all over Central Florida. I mostly play conservatively but also sometimes aggressively if the pin suits my eye. But can never go wrong with the center of the green (solid putter of the ball so most of the time leads to 2 putts). That's pretty much all I got about myself and my game. Distance Finding Methods: I currently use my Garmin vivoactive for front, middle, and back yardages and also the 18Birdies app occasionally to find specific distances to various hazards or lay up spots. I also have a Precision Pro rangefinder on its way so I will be utilizing that as well. Criteria for Watch Review: In the LX5 I will be looking for its accuracy, ease of access, and reliability. I feel as if these three factors will serve as a solid baseline for my review. Additionally, I will assess the aesthetic of the watch as "bonus points" in my review. palvord, JAGolfore and MrBandit 3 Quote Most Recent Testing: 949x PRO Hybrid In my 2019 X-Cart Bag : M3 10.5* (TENSEI Blue 6R) GS53 3W 14* (Review) CLK 2017 4H 22* M6 Irons 4-PW (KBS MAX 85g Stiff Steel Shafts, Std Length & Lie) AW, SW: Forged Satin 48*, 54* LW: SM6 60* Infinite Putter Michigan Ave 34" e6 Current Tech: NX7 Rangefinder LX5 GPS Smartwatch (Review) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 On 7/22/2020 at 10:59 AM, B.Boston said: Alright I'm gonna get a question or two fired out to you guys right away... For those of you that currently use some shot tracking tech, Arccos or Shotscope etc. Do you plan on using both during your rounds or can you see yourself not using the shot tracking features with the watch? Who plans on using this also as an everyday watch? B.Boston - I currently use the Precision Pro NX7 Pro Laser with slope capabilities in conjunction with thegrint, 18birdies and golfpad (I rotate which app I'm using just to see which one I like the best). I will be using the LX5 primarily and the NX7 Pro to verify distances. The real advantage that a GPS device has is when you can't laser the flagstick on uphill approaches that you can't see the stick or around doglegs. I don't believe the watch has shot tracking capabilities like Arccos or ShotScope since that would require sensors attached to the club and there is no option for that at this time. It does have a mark function that can mark distances for one swing you make I believe. I used to wear a watch everyday so making the jump to wearing the LX5 isn't that big of a deal for me. If it will make me look more business like when I roll out of bed in my PJ's for that Zoom meeting then yeah, I'll be wearing it everyday MDGolfHacker HardcoreLooper, Golfspy_CG2, GolfSpy_SHARK and 4 others 6 1 Quote What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 On 7/22/2020 at 11:31 AM, Lacassem said: I also have a question on those that will be using everyday. Looks like a watch that would be "waterproof" I do not see anything on SkyCaddie website? Can A) anyone find out if this is actually waterproof and B) would you risk swimming with this? For me if I ever get a watch it will be something like this that I can use for golf and multi-use because I do not really like things on my hands/wrist and I would have to wear it everyday to get used to it...That includes swimming. Lacassem - The watch isn't waterproof, only water resistant which means it can get a little wet but not in the pool/ocean/river wet. It doesn't have any IP certifications for waterproofing. I thought the same thing that I can use it everyday and not worry about it but it will need to come off when I'm around the pool. MDGolfHacker palvord, JAGolfore, GolfSpy_SHARK and 1 other 4 Quote What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_SHARK Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 13 minutes ago, MDGolfHacker said: Lacassem - The watch isn't waterproof, only water resistant which means it can get a little wet but not in the pool/ocean/river wet. It doesn't have any IP certifications for waterproofing. I thought the same thing that I can use it everyday and not worry about it but it will need to come off when I'm around the pool. MDGolfHacker Yea I would jump in....whooooooops AGutierrez7, MDGolfHacker, JAGolfore and 1 other 3 1 Quote Check out my reviews: G710 Irons Official Review I MC Shaft & V Series Putter Official Review 2022 Forged Tec's Official Review I Nitron Push Cart Official Review WITB: Weapons of grass destruction (link to WITB) Traverse is filled with all this shiny metal and tracked by RadSpeed 8* - MotoreX F1 6X SIM 3W - Project X HZRDUS Green U505 Driving Iron 17* - Project X HZRDUS Black SpeedZone 4H - Project X HZRDUS Black 2022 King Forged Tec's 4-PW - KBS $ Tape 130 48 (SM8), 52 & 60 (SM7) - Nippon Modus 125 S ER2VI PROV1X #19 Are you a veteran? Check out the Veterans Golf Association (VGA) Thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 18 hours ago, Lacassem said: Yea I would jump in....whooooooops As Josh Ross said and per SkyGolf... IS THE LX5 WATERPROOF? Q) Is the LX5 Waterproof? A) The SkyCaddie LX5 is rated at 3 ATM water resistance. It is suitable for conditions typically encountered during golf to include splashes, rain, snow and casual water contact. It is not recommended for swimming, snorkeling or diving.” mikeanthony, Josh Ross, JAGolfore and 2 others 5 Quote What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Ross Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 5 hours ago, MDGolfHacker said: As John Ross said and per SkyGolf... IS THE LX5 WATERPROOF? Q) Is the LX5 Waterproof? A) The SkyCaddie LX5 is rated at 3 ATM water resistance. It is suitable for conditions typically encountered during golf to include splashes, rain, snow and casual water contact. It is not recommended for swimming, snorkeling or diving.” The number of times I've been called John Ross in my life is crazy, haha. As a kid I would get trophies, mentions in the newspaper, and even birthday cards that said John instead of Josh. I'm used to it now! HardcoreLooper, palvord, JAGolfore and 2 others 1 4 Quote In my Lux XV Cart Bag: Driver: RADSPEED XB PTC 10.5° Fujikura Speeder Evolution 661 VII Stiff Utility: Apex UW 17° and 19° Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 70 6.0 4 Hybrid: KING LTDx 21° KBS PGI 85 Stiff Irons: ZX5/ZX7 Project X LZ 6.0 Wedges: 2.0 49°, 53°, 57° Project X LZ 6.0 Putter: L.A.B. DF3 34"/67° Ball: Tour (Thanks MGS for allowing me to test these!) Check out my Official MGS Reviews Below! LX5 Watch - Link Here! Tour and TourX Golf Balls - Link Here! Approach S70 Watch - Link Here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 12 hours ago, Josh Ross said: The number of times I've been called Josh Ross in my life is crazy, haha. As a kid I would get trophies, mentions in the newspaper, and even birthday cards that said John instead of Josh. I'm used to it now! Sorry man.. Didn't mean to mistype your name! MDGolfHacker JAGolfore and palvord 2 Quote What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Ross Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 6 hours ago, MDGolfHacker said: Sorry man.. Didn't mean to mistype your name! MDGolfHacker No problem at all, it's always funny to me! JAGolfore 1 Quote In my Lux XV Cart Bag: Driver: RADSPEED XB PTC 10.5° Fujikura Speeder Evolution 661 VII Stiff Utility: Apex UW 17° and 19° Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 70 6.0 4 Hybrid: KING LTDx 21° KBS PGI 85 Stiff Irons: ZX5/ZX7 Project X LZ 6.0 Wedges: 2.0 49°, 53°, 57° Project X LZ 6.0 Putter: L.A.B. DF3 34"/67° Ball: Tour (Thanks MGS for allowing me to test these!) Check out my Official MGS Reviews Below! LX5 Watch - Link Here! Tour and TourX Golf Balls - Link Here! Approach S70 Watch - Link Here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBandit Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 11 hours ago, Josh Ross said: The number of times I've been called John Ross in my life is crazy, haha. As a kid I would get trophies, mentions in the newspaper, and even birthday cards that said John instead of Josh. I'm used to it now! Josh or John (lol), we almost had the same clubs in the bag at one point.. Josh Ross and JAGolfore 2 Quote Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 MAX - 8.5 with Fujikura Speeder NX TCS 50 (Terra Forza White Shaft Testing) 3 -Wood: Sub70 949x 3 Wood 15 with Hrdz RDX Black Stiff 5-Wood: Sub70 949x 5 Wood with Hrdz RDX Black stiff 4-Hybrid: Sub70 949x 4 Hybrid with Project X 5.5 Hybrid Stiff Irons: Mizuno Pro 225 - 6-PW , w/Nippon Modus 105 Stiff Wedges: Sub70 TAIII w/Nippon Modus 105 Stiff - 50 ,56, 60 Putter: L.A.B Mezz1, 34 in Balls: MaxFli Tour X, TaylorMade Tour Response, TaylorMade TPx GPS: Shot Scope X5 with Tracking TESTED: SUB70 949X 5 Wood TESTED: NIPPO N.S. Regio Formula MB+ 65 Stiff. TESTED: SkyCaddie LX5 GPS Watch TESTED: Bag Boy ZFT Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Ross Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 10 minutes ago, MrBandit said: Josh or John (lol), we almost had the same clubs in the bag at one point.. Yeah no kidding! I tried the LST and liked it but fared better with the ST190. But I'm soon to have a SZ 3 wood, I've got the CLK and Mizzy irons and MTB-X. Probably going back to the RTX wedges soon as well. Now we'll have the LX5 in common too! MrBandit and JAGolfore 2 Quote In my Lux XV Cart Bag: Driver: RADSPEED XB PTC 10.5° Fujikura Speeder Evolution 661 VII Stiff Utility: Apex UW 17° and 19° Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 70 6.0 4 Hybrid: KING LTDx 21° KBS PGI 85 Stiff Irons: ZX5/ZX7 Project X LZ 6.0 Wedges: 2.0 49°, 53°, 57° Project X LZ 6.0 Putter: L.A.B. DF3 34"/67° Ball: Tour (Thanks MGS for allowing me to test these!) Check out my Official MGS Reviews Below! LX5 Watch - Link Here! Tour and TourX Golf Balls - Link Here! Approach S70 Watch - Link Here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palvord Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Thank you so much, MyGolfSpy and SkyCaddie for this opportunity to put the LX5 through it's paces. A quick hit about me. I learned how to play golf in the 7th grade from my dad on a par 3 course. I have become obsessed with the game and am lucky that my family and most of my friends enjoy golf nearly as much as I do. I have tried over the last two seasons to bring my handicap down from a 13-14 to a 10. It's funny how quickly this game humbles you. One would think that taking 3-4 points off of your handicap is a relatively straight forward proposition, but I have learned to swallow many humility pills along the way. I am trending down to a 12, and should be there by the end of this season which is a positive. My largest area of weakness right now is in between my ears. I'll find a way to turn bogey into double or triple by trying to do something I saw on TV. (Pro-tip: don't try stuff you haven't practiced if you care about your score) When it comes to devices for measuring distance on the course, I have used the Garmin S2 and Arccos. I had no problems with the Garmin S2, but the data provided is very limited. You only receive distances to the front, middle, and back of the green as well as distances to layup to 150yds out. I really enjoy using Arccos as a rangefinder as the entire hole is mapped, and you are able to drag the target to various hazards so you know the distance needed to carry or layup. I also appreciate that Arccos takes into account slope and wind to give you a "plays like" distance. I have become very used to this information and am curious how the LX5 will stack up in that respect. The downside to Arccos is the need (until a week ago) to carry your phone in your pocket while playing golf. I have become used to the feeling of it in my pockets, but strongly dislike the potential distraction that it provides. Turning off notifications during a round is a smart thing to do, but if play is slow, it is all too easy to start scrolling through social media, or reading the latest news articles. Also, the shot tracking ability in Arccos has become very lackluster. I find that my best data collection happens after a round when I sit down at my computer and manually add or adjust the shots from my round. For the LX5, I am excited to test the many robust features that the devices boasts. It will be interesting to see the layout of the hole shrunk down to 1.39" (size of the watch face). I'm also curious of the accuracy (duh) as well as how I play with the loss of the "plays like" information. The fitness information seems like a no brainer for a smart watch, and I will be comparing that data to my Fossil smart watch. (I think it's Gen 2). Ask as many questions as you can so we can provide you, the forum, the best information possible. JAGolfore, AGutierrez7, MrBandit and 4 others 7 Quote In my Ultralight Stand Bag: Driver: Rogue 10.5° - LH - Project X EvenFlow 60 Stiff Woods: King F9 - LH - 3/4 Wood - Atmos Blue TS 7 Stiff King F9 - LH - 5/6 Wood - Atmos Blue TS 7 Stiff Irons: King F9 - LH - 5-GW - KBS C-Taper Lite Stiff Wedges: King Black - LH - 52° 56° 60° - KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 Stiff Putter: - Impact No. 3 Ball: Maxfli TourX Rangefinder: LX5 Watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBandit Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 17 minutes ago, Josh Ross said: Yeah no kidding! I tried the LST and liked it but fared better with the ST190. But I'm soon to have a SZ 3 wood, I've got the CLK and Mizzy irons and MTB-X. Probably going back to the RTX wedges soon as well. Now we'll have the LX5 in common too! I had the Mizuno ST 190 3Wood until a few weeks ago and I swapped over to Cobra SZ 3 Wood.. (it has been fantastical) And I had the Mizuno Driver .. by numbers similar to the LST but I was hitting it more consistently than the Mizuno. True LX5 will be in common soon JAGolfore and Josh Ross 2 Quote Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 MAX - 8.5 with Fujikura Speeder NX TCS 50 (Terra Forza White Shaft Testing) 3 -Wood: Sub70 949x 3 Wood 15 with Hrdz RDX Black Stiff 5-Wood: Sub70 949x 5 Wood with Hrdz RDX Black stiff 4-Hybrid: Sub70 949x 4 Hybrid with Project X 5.5 Hybrid Stiff Irons: Mizuno Pro 225 - 6-PW , w/Nippon Modus 105 Stiff Wedges: Sub70 TAIII w/Nippon Modus 105 Stiff - 50 ,56, 60 Putter: L.A.B Mezz1, 34 in Balls: MaxFli Tour X, TaylorMade Tour Response, TaylorMade TPx GPS: Shot Scope X5 with Tracking TESTED: SUB70 949X 5 Wood TESTED: NIPPO N.S. Regio Formula MB+ 65 Stiff. TESTED: SkyCaddie LX5 GPS Watch TESTED: Bag Boy ZFT Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 On 7/22/2020 at 1:51 PM, bvmagic said: Curious to hear how these perform and how the battery holds up. I used to have a Skycaddie SG5, but stop playing as frequently and didn't make sense to keep up with the subscription fee. Plus back then I had to load each course onto the Skycaddie from my PC. Just use an old Bushnell rangefinder now. I do miss the simplicity of the skycaddie, just glance for the front / middle / back yardages and go. I was a long time skycaddie SG-5 user as well. Loved it and it actually would last through 3 back to back rounds the first few years I had it. I only stopped using it as I started to use lasers a bit more. Switching back to a GPS device when I tested Arccos, but didn't like having the phone in my front pocket (this was two years ago so they have other options now). On 7/22/2020 at 9:26 PM, TBT said: I’m curious to know, how many of you have played with a watch on before? Do you think that will present a challenge? Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy When I first started golfing, i wore a watch. I stopped it as the metal band dug into my wrist. I don't think I'll have the same problem with the LX5 as band isn't made of metal and is most likely much lighter than my current watches. MDGolfHacker palvord, TBT and JAGolfore 3 Quote What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Introduction: https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/24440-official-cobraconnect-challenge-2018/?do=findComment&comment=434131 No sense in redoing my intro since I can't change my past what I can tell you is that I've been around MGS since 2016 and have been fortunate enough to have been selected to test a few items. Some updates since that intro. I used to play a variety of courses within Maryland, Delaware and Virginia, but I've scaled back a bit and now only play in Maryland, usually at Compass Pointe which has two 18 courses. I tend to try and think my way around the course as of late but that darn swing won't cooperate so my style of play tends to mostly be conservative. If I feel my swing is on, then I might get more aggressive. Since I switched to the laser, I found that I aim for the pin instead of thinking where I want the ball to land and end up. It's cost me quite a few shots. I love the Precision Pro NX7 Pro with slope that I use, but there have been times where I can't see the flag or I'm at a dogleg and really need to figure a good layup distance. So, testing the SkyCaddie LX-5 GPS watch will hopefully alleviate this issue and get me the info I need. Since I've actually own and used a SkyCaddie SG-5 for many years prior to switching to the Precision Pro NX7 Pro, I'll be comparing that device with the LX5 as well as with the Precision Pro NX7 Pro. I also used Arccos in the past so I can answer questions comparing that as well with the LX5. Feel free to post the questions once we start rolling out our impressions of the LX5! MDGolfHacker GolfSpy MPR, TCUfrog, HardcoreLooper and 4 others 7 Quote What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAGolfore Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Broke out my old Bushnell watch this weekend to see how it still worked. Worked very well. Easily found the course and was right on accuracy wise. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy palvord, HardcoreLooper, MDGolfHacker and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Callaway Rogue 9* FW: Sub 70 Pro 4 wood Hybrid: Sub 70 949 Hybrid 19* Irons: Sub 70 659 CB 4 - 6 Black 639 MB 7 - PW Wedges: Sub 70 JB - 50* 54* & 60* Putter: Odyssey White Hot #2 Ball: Titleist Pro-V1x Handicap index: +3.9 Instagram: joshandersongolf Twitter: @jacustomgolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Ok testers - what is the one function on the LX5 that you are looking forward to the most ? For me, it's actually not having to get a separate device to check for yardage! As a previous Skycaddie SG-5 user, it will be nice to just look at my wrist to get the same info I was getting instead of walking over to the cart, pulling out the SG-5, getting the info, putting it back into the cart then swinging. MDGolfHacker mikeanthony, Golfspy_CG2, palvord and 2 others 5 Quote What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 1 hour ago, MDGolfHacker said: Ok testers - what is the one function on the LX5 that you are looking forward to the most ? For me, it's actually not having to get a separate device to check for yardage! As a previous Skycaddie SG-5 user, it will be nice to just look at my wrist to get the same info I was getting instead of walking over to the cart, pulling out the SG-5, getting the info, putting it back into the cart then swinging. MDGolfHacker You're playing partenerrs are going to appreicate it as well palvord, HardcoreLooper, mikeanthony and 3 others 6 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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