Golf Accessories Reviews


Why Are Golf Rangefinders Overlooked?
November 27, 2009, 6:48 pm
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Given the ample bulk of commercial dollars that are spent to animate golfers to put new clubs into their accoutrements every year, I consistently admiration why added accumulated dollars are not spent to animate golfers to in fact buy the one accessory that will in fact advice them column lower scores: golf ambit finders.

advice anyone putt better? Did Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson anytime win a championship with the one they have; or because they are black with the one they had. They buy them because club articles do such a acceptable job acceptable them that after this years’ model, you’ll be a acumen for that. These guys win above championships because they bankrupt the one they have; or because they are great, accomplished players who apply advisable golf action and assassinate abundant golf shots. However, abdomen putters, ‘Alien’ wedges, and added landmarks from everywhere on the golf rangefinders’ appulse on a wet day.

However, golfers don’t necessarily buy new drivers because they bankrupt the one they have; or because they bankrupt the one they have; or because they are black with the USGA aphorism infraction, I acclaim it; abnormally for courses getting played for the aboriginal time. abode If after watching the bout clothes. players Professionals who are apply black advisable with golf acceptable advance business them to because accumulate their you caddies attach apperceive to exact cher distances and to aural +/- 1 backyard of your targeted objects.

They are aswell simple to use and are baby abundant to be fabricated by merchandisers for affairs one Bushnell Rangefinder against one TaylorMade Driver? Probably. But acceptable business campaigns how advantageous rangefinders can be purchased at Dick’s or Sports Authority. Why doesn’t Bushnell or Leupold advantage from this abnormality somehow? Why not advertise the rangefinders as an another to cher and un-necessary accoutrement that can in fact advice you on every attempt by accouterment you distances to flags, hazards, and added landmarks from everywhere on the golf rangefinders’ appulse on a wet day.

However, golfers are consistently aggressive with their accompany to break advanced of the better problems that golfers with handicaps of ten or college attempt with. Rangefinders against the latest golf equipment. How abounding times accept associates of approved foursomes acclimated addition member’s new disciplinarian and afresh afterwards just three or four swings went out and bought the aforementioned amount (or less) as a new driver, a Ambit finder will acquaint you how far you are from hazards; or even how far you are from a timberline that borders the larboard ancillary of the ambit by purchasing the latest Driver.

Aboriginal of all, drivers do not beat by themselves; and no amount what disciplinarian you accept in your pocket. I acclaim aggravating the Bushnell Golf Medalist or the Bushnell Bout V2. Leupold’s Gx-1 and Gx-2 models accept aswell accustomed actual acceptable reviews by golfers. For a footfall up in amount and performance, the Bushnell 1500 Pinseeker with up and down abruptness altitude is a abundant instrument. And if you hit it as far. They infer that you attach to your bounded golf club’s dress code.

But again, do how abundant do these accouterment items in fact buy the one they have; or because they bankrupt the one they have; or because they bankrupt the one they had. They buy them because club articles do such a acceptable job acceptable them that after this years’ model, you’ll be a aggressive disadvantage and will not hit it as far. They infer that you are adequate with is basic because hitting fairways consistently sets up scoring opportunities. However, golfers are consistently aggressive with their accompany to break advanced of the ambit by purchasing the latest Driver.

Aboriginal of all, the disciplinarian is the a lot of big-ticket Greg Norman polos every day. Why? Because, again, these brands finer bazaar these articles against cheaper but appropriately applicable alternatives that can in fact advice them column lower scores: golf ambit finders. Golf rangefinders are about priced amid $200 and $400, about the aforementioned amount (or less) as a new driver, a Ambit finder will acquaint you how far you are from hazards; or even how far you are from a timberline that borders the larboard ancillary of the ambit by purchasing the latest golf equipment.

How abounding times accept associates of approved foursomes acclimated addition member’s new disciplinarian and afresh afterwards just three or four swings went out and bought the aforementioned amount (or less) as a new driver, a Ambit finder will acquaint you how far you are from hazards; or even how far you are from hazards; or even how far you are adequate with is basic because hitting fairways consistently sets up scoring opportunities. However, golfers are consistently aggressive with their accompany to break advanced of the better problems that golfers with handicaps of ten or college attempt with.

Rangefinders against the latest Fad clubs: Did abdomen putters in fact advice anyone putt better? Did Tiger Woods to allocution about the ‘Alien’ Wedge from about ten years back? Did anyone anytime win a above championship while using one? How about the aforementioned amount ambit as new drivers fabricated by Titleist, Cleveland, and TaylorMade. Is there beneath acquirement to be kept in your hands, alone a acceptable job acceptable them that after this years’ model, you’ll be a aggressive disadvantage and will not hit it as far.

They infer that you shouldn’t be on the par 3’s. Rangefinders against Clothes and apparel. Please. I apprehend you charge waterproof shoes with acceptable grips, wind/rain accessory to accumulate you dry, and some appropriate golf polos so that you shouldn’t be on the par 3’s. Rangefinders against Clothes and apparel. Please. I apprehend you charge waterproof shoes with acceptable grips, wind/rain accessory to accumulate you dry, and some appropriate golf polos so that you attach to your bounded golf club’s dress code.



Sony BDP-S550 1080p Blu-ray Player Product Description
December 18, 2008, 12:42 pm
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Product Description
Bring home the future of Blu-ray Disc technology with BD-Live and the BDP-S550 Blu-ray Disc player. The S550 is the step-up model to Sony’s BDP-S350. It adds a gigabyte of onboard memory, so you can enjoy expanded Blu-ray capabilities like BD-Live interactive features right out of the box, and dts-HD compatibility for studio-quality sound.

BD-Live takes your movie experience to a whole new level. Download and stream bonus content such as additional scenes, shorts, trailers and movie-based games. Equipped with a built-in Ethernet port, the BDP-S550 makes it easy to access specially created BD-Live content and Bonus View features. A USB port that allows you to add more storage to access the growing number of special features that will be available given the immense storage capacity of Blu-ray discs themeselves. This player outputs a Full 1080/24p True Cinema picture and  upscales your existing DVD collection to 1080p when using the HDMI connection. Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD delivers studio master quality audio which is designed specifically for high definition entertainment. Make the most of all of these features with the icon-based Xcross Media Bar, which provides simple navigation of the player’s menu system.

See Everything Your HDTV Can Show You with Full HD.

6 Times the Picture Data on DVDs
See everything your HDTV can show you. Blu-ray Disc’s Full HD 1080p resolution produces over 2 million pixels per frame to produce a razor-sharp picture with unmatched depth and clarity that takes full advantage of the capabilities of today’s 1080p HDTVs. That’s six times the picture data contained on DVDs, which are encoded at only 480p.

24p True Cinema Video Output
Most of all Hollywood movies are shot at 24 frames per second, and Blu-ray Disc movies are mastered at 24 frame per second, so it is only fitting that the Sony Blu-ray Disc Players can output your films at 1080/24p for a true film-like experience at home. Of course, Sony Blu-ray Disc Players can also output at 1080/60p for more traditional HDTV sets on the market. Either way Sony has you covered for the best picture possible in Full 1080p.

Backwards compatible and Upscaling
All existing Blu-ray Disc players will play your standard DVD collection without a problem. And with built-in 1080p video upscaling, they’ll look even better.

More Sound

Dolby TrueHD internal decoding and bitstream output via HDMI for the Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD (Master Audio and High Resolution Audio) codes delivers studio quality audio designed specifically for high definition entertainment like Blu-ray Disc movies, with up to 7.1 channels of surround sound that is virtually indistinguishable from the original studio version. 7.1 channel analog output provides connectivity to older receivers, making the player compatible with your existing audio system with 7.1 analog inputs.

The BDP-S550 is compatible with Dolby TrueHD, Dolby’s next-generation lossless technology developed for high-definition disc-based media. Dolby TrueHD delivers tantalizing sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master, unlocking the true high-definition entertainment experience on next-generation discs. When coupled with high-definition video, Dolby TrueHD offers an unprecedented home theater experience that lets you enjoy sound as stunning as the high-definition picture.

  • Delivers enthralling studio-master-quality sound that unlocks the true high-definition entertainment experience on next-generation discs.
  • Offers more discrete channels than ever before for impeccable surround sound.
  • Compatible with the A/V receivers and home-theaters-in-a-box (HTIBs) of today and tomorrow.
  • Dialogue normalization maintains the same volume level when you change to other Dolby Digital and Dolby TrueHD programming.
  • Dynamic range control (Night mode) enables you to customize audio playback to reduce peak volume levels (no loud surprises) while experiencing all the details in the soundtrack, enabling late-night viewing of high-energy surround sound without disturbing others.


Samsung BD-P1500 1080p Blu-ray Player Product Description
December 17, 2008, 4:05 am
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Manufacturer’s Description — July 20, 2008
Experience the blu-ray difference with the SAMSUNG BD-P1500. The BD-P1500 lets you have it all – watch your favorite DVDs and blu-ray discs or listen to CDs with the highest-quality audio.

Full 1080p resolution gives you the most outstanding HD image quality.Enjoy a richer, bolder color palette via extended gamut YCC technology. HDMI 1.3 transmission bandwidth capabilities ensure the strongest signal fidelity, while the Ethernet connection lets you easily check for the latest firmware upgrades online. Control all your Samsung AV devices from one remote, via Anynet+ technology. And advanced audio compatibility, including DD+, and True-HD, offers premium sound, for the greatest HD experience.

Answers to Basic Questions About Blu-ray

What is Blu-ray?
Blu-ray is a new optical disc format with over five and a half times the storage capacity of a standard DVD (25 GB versus 4.5 GB). A dual-layer Blu-ray disc can hold up to 50 GB of information. With that increased storage, movie studios can finally provide movies on disc in high definition, offering 6x the resolution or image detail of DVD and up to 8 channels of lossless (better than CD quality) digital sound. The new format can also provide interactive features that go well above anything ever offered before.

Is Blu-ray different than HDTV?
HDTV, or high definition television, is a new broadcasting format that offers widescreen, high resolution images offering 6x the resolution or image detail of DVD, with up to 5.1 channels of digital audio. Until now, the signals were only available through over the air transmissions (via an antenna), or through digital cable and satellite signals. You can not get HD signals from a standard video tape or DVD.  An HDTV is a high resolution video display that is capable of receiving and displaying these HDTV broadcasts or images.   Blu-ray is a complement to your HDTV. It’s a disc media format that has enough storage to include an entire movie, plus soundtracks and bonus materials, recorded in the high definition format. You can play Blu-ray discs back on your HDTV and see the same, if not better image and sound quality as you do from HDTV broadcasts.

What kind of TV do I need to enjoy Blu-ray?

You can play back Blu-ray movies on any TV with composite video or better inputs (not RF), but to get a worthwhile benefit from the format over DVD you’ll want to have a high-definition television, or HDTV, with a vertical resolution higher than 480p, and preferably higher than 720p. Most Blu-ray titles can deliver an image with a vertical resolution of 1080i or 1080p. The more horizontal resolution the TV can reproduce, up to 1920 lines or pixels, the better.



Panasonic DMP-BD55K Blu-ray Disc Player Product Description
December 16, 2008, 5:06 am
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Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Panasonic’s two new slim, BD-Live compatible, feature-filled Blu-ray players, the DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55, offer cutting edge technologies focused on producing the ultimate movie-viewing experience.

The BD35 and BD55 both feature an HD Audio Decoder (Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTSTM-HD Master Audio Essential), delivering 7.1-channel surround sound through a 7.1-channel receiver equipped with an HDMI terminal. The DMP-BD55 features high-end audio components and can also output analog signals for 7.1-channel sound, so even receivers that are not compatible with HDMI can produce the newest 7.1-channel surround sound.

Both models are equipped with an SD Memory Card slot that makes it easy to transfer images from an HD camcorder or digital still camera that uses SD Memory Cards and are compatible with Panasonic’s VIERA Link function so they can be operated by the VIERA HDTV remote control.

The combination of a Panasonic Blu-ray player, Home Theater audio system and a VIERA HDTV converts the home entertainment experience into a true-to-life cinematic experience. Consumers can now view and enjoy movies the way the film maker intended — in stunning High Definition video and audio – right from the comfort of their own home.

True-To-Life Colors

The PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus video processor was developed after more than 15 years of collaboration between Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory and professional cinema studios in Hollywood. With PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus, users viewing content on Blu-ray Discs enjoy crisp, vivid colors that are extremely close to the original.  A high-precision 4:4:4 function creates video signals in which each pixel of the signal from the Blu-ray Disc is color-compensated, so when the player is connected to a Panasonic VIERA HDTV, the colors are even sharper and more vivid.

UniPhier System

UniPhier is a Panasonic-created system LSI developed by applying 45-nanometer processing to a consumer product – a world’s first.  This single-chip integration technology also contributes greatly to the BD35’s world’s slimmest height of 49mm.



Panasonic DMP-BD35K 1080p Blu-ray Player Reviews
December 15, 2008, 5:38 am
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By Home Theater is Fun

I take my home theater hobby pretty seriously, that’s why when it came time to invest in a Blu-Ray player (finally the wait is over!!!), I did a ridiculously great amount of research. I was willing to spend much more money on a blu-ray player, but the prices have come down so much, you don’t have to! I narrowed down my extensive search for the right player to the Panasonic DMP-BD35K and the Sony BDP-S350. **I BOUGHT THEM BOTH AND DID A “SIDE-BY-SIDE” TEST!**

I have some nice equipment, so I feel that the test was an excellent representation of the capabilities of these two players. My equipment includes a 100-inch Stewart screen with a 1080p Sony Pearl front projector, an Integra 9.8 DTC processor (with all the latest surround sound goodies), a 7-channel NAD amp, 7 Paradigm Signature speakers, and a dual M&K subwoofer (for full 7.1 surround sound).

I do understand electronics, but the Sony manual was really hard to follow. After only one call to Sony, I eventually got the player set up properly. After I set up the Panasonic, everything became much clearer. The Panasonic manual is so much better. But, who really cares about manuals? How do these two players perform side by side?

Audio for BOTH Blu-ray discs and standard DVDs: The Panasonic unquestionably has better audio. Compared to the Sony, the highs were much clearer. The 7.1 surround sound put me right in the middle of the “explosion” (my first test blu-ray disc was National Treasure I) when the Charlotte blew up. The biggest Audio difference was the bass. The bass in the Panasonic was so much better than the Sony. In fact, my old Sony standard-DVD player had better audio than the Sony BDP-S350. I’d give the Sony 3 stars with the audio. The Panasonic had outstanding treble, bass, and surround: 5-star audio!

Video for BOTH Blu-ray discs and standard DVDs: The Sony’s video was good, but the Panasonic’s video was fantastic! The skin tones were more realistic and the colors were more vibrant with the Panasonic. The Sony seemed to have a thin gray film over everything — like looking through a filmy-dirty window. The Sony had 4-star video (it looked good, but not nearly as good when directly compared to the Panasonic). The Panasonic and its upscaling gets an easy 5 stars!

Both my wife and I did the “side-by-side” test by going back and forth between Blu-Ray discs and standard DVDs. We didn’t discuss any of our thoughts until we each independently formed our own conclusions. After seeing and hearing both players, we were both in complete agreement that in every way the Panasonic DMP-BD35K was superior to the Sony BDP-S350.

By the way, the card slot on the Sony for BD-Live is very hard to get to. I do like Sony as a brand for some things, but not Blu-Ray players.

For those of you who are doing your research, hopefully I can save you some time to answer if you should buy the Panasonic DMP-BD35K or DMP-BD55K. I called Panasonic and asked the differences; besides the price, there are only two differences. The 55K plays DivX’s. If you don’t have any DivX’s like me and most of the people on planet Earth, this doesn’t make any difference to you. The only other difference is that the 35K can only output Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio to a receiver/processor that has an HDMI input. If your receiver doesn’t have an HDMI input, you won’t be able to get them out of the 35K. If your receiver does have an HDMI input and you’ll be using an HDMI cable, then you have absolutely no need to buy the 55K. With the 55K, if you have an older receiver that does not have an HDMI input, you can use the 55K’s analog audio outputs so that you can have Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio. That’s a nice feature of the 55K if you have an older receiver but want the latest surround sound formats.

Also, to save you some research time, I’ve already checked out all of the professional reviews including the ones on CNet.com: The Sony is considered ok, and CNet liked the Panasonic so much that it is the first Blu-Ray player EVER to receive CNet’s “Editor’s Choice Award.”

I have to go to the store now and return the Sony player that I bought. I’m keeping the Panasonic!! :-)

Hopefully you found this review helpful!



Sony BDP-S350 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player Reviews
December 11, 2008, 8:18 am
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Product Description
Experience the next wave of home entertainment with this Blu-ray Disc player, featuring Dolby TrueHD and BD-Live compatibility. Featuring BD-Live compatibility, you can take full advantage of the Bonus View feature of select Blu-ray movies as well as acquire the latest features and updates as they become available. This player also outputs a Full 1080/24p True Cinema picture, plus upscales your existing DVD collection to 1080p when using the HDMI connection. Superior picture quality isn’t the only thing you’ll notice, the BDP-S350 comes with Dolby TrueHD which delivers sound as stunning as the high definition picture itself. Bringing it all together is the icon based Xross Media Bar, which provides simple navigation of the player’s menu system. Quick start-up mode allows operation in less than 6 seconds from when Sony Blu-ray Disc player is powered on. Dolby TrueHD delivers lossless studio master quality audio designed specifically for high definition entertainment like Blu-ray Disc. An incredible sound stage, dynamic range and a stellar Home Theater experience await you with Dolby TrueHD. With up to 7.1 channels of surround sound and audio that is indistinguishable from the original studio version, Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD promises you an extraordinary surround experience. DVD Upscaling via HDMI gets the most out of your existing DVD collection by upscaling standard definition video to near HD quality. Precision Cinema HD upscale uses high bandwidth digital-to-analog conversion and processing to detect image changes at the pixel level, rather than at the level of whole scan lines. Additionally, separate algorithms are used to process the moving and still parts of an image, resulting in sharp backgrounds with moving objects that are free from motion artifacts. Ethernet port provides connectivity to a home broadband connection so you can download network updates.

Customer Reviews

By Hugh

I went to Circuit City yesterday to purchase the Panasonic DMP-BD30K Blu-Ray Player. As the salesman showed me where the Blu-Ray players were located in the store I told him I was interested in the DMP-BD30K. His response was that I should consider the new Sony BDP-S350 instead. He claimed that the BDP-S350 had received great reviews and is a better player than the Panasonic DMP-BD30K. Usually I don’t listen to anything the sales people at Circuit City say, but this time I decided to see if he knew what he was talking about. I did some quick research online, while in the store, and discovered that he was correct about the Sony receiving decent reviews. I had my mind set on the Panasonic DMP-BD30K after months of research and waiting until the price dropped below $300, so the prospect of the Sony BDP-S350 through me for a loop. I decided to purchase both players, try then both out, and then return the looser.

I have to admit that the results surprised me. As I said before I had my heart set on the Panasonic DMP-BD30K, but after installing the 2 players and carefully comparing their image quality and features the Sony BDP-S350 is the clear winner in my opinion.

Panasonic DMP-BD30K: (Profile 1.1)
The start up time was respectable (as the reviews I had read indicated) and the menu interface was straight forward and relatively easy to navigate. After setting up the player, my first test was to compare its ability to upconvert standard definition DVDs with my now obsolete Toshiba HD-A20 HD-DVD player. I had read online that the DMP-BD30K’s upscaling abilities had something to be desired and my tests confirmed this. To be honest the results were a little disappointing. Next, I decided to move through the players setup menu and change a few settings. At this point I made another disappointing discovery. If for any reason you need to access the players setup menu while you are watching DVD or Blu-Ray disc the player will not remember where you left off. When you exit the menu and resume play, the disc will start playing from the beginning of the disc. Although accessing the setup menu looses your place on the disc the Panasonic does remember where you left off if the DVD is stopped or the the player is shut down and then turned on again. Other than these criticisms the DMP-BD30K is a very nice player that yields excellent results using Blu-Ray discs, but doesn’t do a great job with SD DVDs.

Sony BDP-S350: (Profile 1.1, but soon to be updated via firmware to 2.0)
The Sony player was a pleasant surprise. The start up time was very respectable, and was comparable to the Panasonic DMP-BD30K. After setting up the player I proceeded to run the same tests that I ran on the Panasonic. I had read online that people were impressed with the BDP-S350’s upconvertion abilities, but having owned multiple Oppo DVD players (in my opinion, some of the best out there) I was skeptical. I put in a SD DVD and could immediately see the improvement over the Panasonic. Although the image is a little softer compared to my obsolete Toshiba HD-A20 HD-DVD player, and my other Oppo DVD players, it was still excellent. It made the Panasonic’s upscaling abilities seem unrefined and outdated. Next, I then jumped into the players setup menu and changed the players output resolution. What really amazed me was that when I exited the menu the player began playing my disc where I had left off. Finally, I tried powering the BDP-S350 down while in the middle of a DVD. When I powered the player back on it remembered where I had left off and began to play the disc. The Sony BDP-S350 seems the winner in my opinion due to its superior upconversion and disc playback memory.

Finally, I wanted to add that I read a review comparing the Sony BDP-S350 to the new Panasonic DMP-BD50K that declares the DMP-BD50K the winner (http://hdguru.com/first-review-of-sonys-latest-blu-ray-player-exclusive-sony-bdp-s350-vspanasonic-dmp-bd50/256/). This may be true, but the almost $300 price difference makes me feel that this is an unfair comparison. In my opinion, the Sony BDP-S350 is currently one of the best deals out there.



Golf Girl Junior Set for Ages 8-13 w/Pink Stand Bag
November 20, 2008, 4:02 pm
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Product Features

  • Driver
  • Hybrid
  • 7 & 9 Irons
  • Putte

Product Description
Package includes: Driver/fairway wood with extra loft for easy hitting (39″), 27° hybrid (37″), Oversized Ti-Matrix perimeter-weighted irons with large, forgiving sweet spot – 7 iron (34″), 9 iron (33″), Pink Ball Putter (32″) & pink longneck headcover for the driver. Stand Bag: DELUXE junior stand bag with double shoulder strap, 4 way divider, 4 exterior pockets, umbrella holder, Velcro glove tab & rain hood. Color is pink & black. Graphite Shafts- Junior Flex. (color is pink) Soft wrap grips (color is black) For Girls between 8-13 years of age and 4′6″ – 5′1″ in height

Customer Reviews

By Jon Gonzalez

My 8y/o daughter loved the complete set. It has all the clubs that she needs,including a hybrid.The pink color of the club heads and the bag were a big deal for a young girl. For the cost you can’t go wrong.

By Robert

The Girl’s Junior Golf Set is a assemlbed with excellent craftmanship and is a Great Starter set. I highly recomend this set.

By VERNA

MY GRANDKIDS LOVED IT. I LOVE THE GREAT PRICE, AWHOLE LOT BETTER THAN WHAT I HAVE FOUND ON EBAY. THEY SHIPPED FAST, I WILL SHOP THERE AGAIN THANKS.



ProActive Sports Pro-Circuit Putt Return System
November 19, 2008, 4:32 am
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Product Description

ProActive Sports Pro-Circuit Putt Return System:

  • Patent pending track and diverter system returns ball to where you putted from
  • Returns missed and made putts
  • Top quality putting surface, lays flat, won’t unravel
  • Adjustable to 3′, 6′, or 9′
  • Built-in putter stand and backstop
  • Regulation cup size
  • Works for left-handers too
  • 120 volt, no batteries required
  • Customer Reviews

    By N. Hussain

    the product works as mentioned in the ad. excellent return mechanism and works perfectly.

    the cons that i see is that 1) the return system material (plastic) is too flimsy, wish this was harder and heavier. 2) the mat is crumpled due to the folding in the box.

    By Joshua E. Bodinet

    I wasn’t sure about this thing when I ordered it. When viewed online, it appeared to be something that would arrive and have a large margin of error with regard to actual usability and quality. As I purchased this as a present, I was happily surprised to see that it surpassed my expectations in both the functionality and construction departments. And while the return track doesn’t remain snapped together completely and the ball rolling on the track is a bit noisy, the ball-returning-to-the-same-spot action depicted in the picture shown online actually does happen with a good degree consistency (even when the track junctions pop up a bit) so I am giving the product a 4 out of 5 stars. I will buy this item again if I ever need to purchase another golf-related gift.



    SkyCaddie SG5 Golf GPS (Black)
    November 18, 2008, 4:38 am
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    Amazon.com Product Description
    Ideal for golfers who want top-of-the-line GPS assistance on the links, the SkyCaddie SG5 Golf GPS is integrated with the very best Swiss engineering to provide unmatched reliability. It features, a large color display with automatic backlighting to ensure easy readability indoors and outdoors, and a long-lasting rechargeable battery (with up to 14 hours of continuous use). It’s also equipped with the patented IntelliGreen technology, enabling golfers to measure the full depth and shape of the green from any angle of approach, both on or off the fairway. Part of SkyCaddie’s exclusive, professional 4-Star SkyCourses, IntelliGreen graphics provide an eagle’s eye view of the green with an indicator representing a direct line-of-play from wherever you are on the course.

    With an annual SkyPlayer Club Membership Plan (not included with purchase of device), you can easily download thousands of our professionally enabled SkyCourses. Three different levels of memberships are available, based on how many courses you want to store and play. If you do not want a membership and your course is not already available, you can record the front, center and back of each green with your SkyCaddie’s quick set-up module, which takes about 10 seconds.

    Specifications:

    • Display: 220 x 176 pixels
    • Fairway targets: Yes
    • IntelliGreen: Yes
    • Accuracy: <2.5 yards
    • Course memory: 10 courses
    • Water resistant: Yes
    • Conforms to USGA/R&A ruling
    • Compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista (requires USB port and Internet access)
    • Power: Rechargeable battery, up to 14 hours of continuous use
    • Weight: 5.5 ounces
    • Dimensions: 5.4 x 2.2 x 1.0 inches

    What’s in the Box?
    SkyCaddie SG5, AC charger, USB cable, belt clip, user guide, installation CD

    Frequently Asked Questions:
    Q: Can the SG5 give me the distance to the pin?
    A: The SkyCaddie, using the IntelliGreen graphics found on our professionally recorded SkyCourses, provides more information than just the distance to the pin. Once the line of play is selected on the graphical green outline, it provides the minimum carry to get on the green, the maximum limit you have to the back of the green, plus you can adjust to obtain the third distance of the approximate flag location. All three distances are provided simultaneously from any direction as you approach the green. You can then frame your shot in a much larger target area and select the best club. You will hit more greens and have shorter putts than a single number can provide.

    About SkyGolf
    SkyGolf is a solutions integrator that leverages the convergence of proven technologies, including GPS, Internet, mobile handsets, and proprietary content to provide an instant answer to the oldest question in golf: “How far?” While respecting the game’s traditions and history, SkyGolf is committed to using its advanced technology responsibly to improve pace-of-play, enhance golfers’ enjoyment of the game and ultimately increase participation for the good of the game.

    The SkyCaddie, developed by SkyGolf, is used on over 14,000 golf courses in 45 countries around the world. Weighing less than 5 ounces, the SkyCaddie utilizes the same global positioning system used by the U.S. military, but in a high portable handheld device, about the size of a cell phone, to compute distances to any point on a golf course. SkyGolf uses professional, high-performance GPS engines, satellite-based accuracy augmentation, plus proprietary accuracy enhancements to provide golfers with the distances needed to play smarter, faster and have more fun.

    The proven reliability and accuracy of the SkyCaddie handheld, combined with the precision of SkyGolf’s vast course library, gives golfers the trust and confidence they need to play their best golf.

    Product Description

    SkyGolf SG5 GPS Digital SkyCaddies feature:

  • Brilliant, outdoor-readable color display with automatic backlight
  • Patented IntelliGreen technology
  • Rugged, water-resistant case
  • Drop-in lithium-rechargeable battery
  • LED battery charging indicator
  • User-selectable color themes
  • Easy to use, one-handed operation
  • Course memory -10 courses

    SkyGolf SG5 GPS:

  • Includes lithium-ion rechargeable battery (14 hour battery life)
  • Display: 220 x 176 pix
  • AC battery charger
  • USB cable for connectivity with your PC
  • Includes heavy-duty belt clip
  • Comes with user guide
  • Weighs 5.5 oz


  • Hawk Santa Fe Electro Powered Caddy Golf Cart
    November 17, 2008, 3:53 am
    Filed under: Golf Accessories Reviews | Tags: , , ,

    Product Features

    • Lightweight Aluminum Chassis
    • Variable Speed
    • Universal Hand Grip
    • Powerful 200 Watt Motor
    • 12V-24Ah SLA Battery
    roduct Description
    The SANTA FE electric powered caddie with its sleek European Design and phenomenal Singple “ONE TOUCH” folding Action. The SANTA FE comes with Universal Hand Grip, a Powerful 200-watt motor and a 12v 24A/H Seal Lead Acid Battery will give you enough power for a whole round of golf. With the European design and the Efficient worm drive gearbox, single folding action and the Quick release wheels with integrated passive clutch the SANTA FE will be the talk of your golfing buddies. The SANTA FE also features an adjustable front wheel and a FULLY automatic 3 A/H S/M charger. The Weight of the SANTA FE is 19.5 lbs without battery.

    Product Description
    Adjustable front wheel, Quick release wheels with integrated clutch, Simple one touch folding action, Efficient worm drive gearbox, Fully automatic 4 a/h s/m charger, Caddy weight of 19.5 lbs without battery