I purchased the SC200 with the intent of working on mid-short iron yardage to attack pins by knowing my number with each club. It was great in theory. The 1st time I tried it, I was hitting off a mat into a net. From 5 iron - PW it read 20-30 yards less than I normally hit. The 2nd time I went to the range, hitting to flags from 60-175 yards, it again was 20-30 yards off. The 3rd time I went to the 150 plate and hit into a green. The SC200 was reading 130-138 yards where my pitch marks were 150-160 yards. As for driver, it shows I hit my 6 iron further. That being said I have contacted Voice Caddie and so far they have been more than helpful to try to resolve and recalibrate my device.

How much??????? For $22,000 I would want it to play the shots for me, while I stayed in the Bar!

@twig4661

5 жыл бұрын

problems of the super rich amiright? i once saw a pen sell for 30k. a pen. like get the fuck out.

@veteranpatriot4474

5 жыл бұрын

@@twig4661 But It was John Wick's Pen. And He once Killed 10 Men at a Football Match With it...10 Men.

@ndnd1671

5 жыл бұрын

The higher end ones are mostly for teaching pros and tour pros where they can actually get money back from using them. It's more of an investment item then personal use. Hopefully, technology will get better on the more afordable ones.

@brucet000

5 жыл бұрын

@@ndnd1671 I'm pretty sure the pros are GIVEN them....... just like rich people are given clothes, cars etc. I bet Rick didn't buy his

@ndnd1671

5 жыл бұрын

@@brucet000 Not teaching pros

Hi Rick - stopped playing golf at 15 and came back to golf after 10-years hiatus recently, all down to your videos sparking my interest again! Great content and it has helped me a lot, so far back at it for 3-months and loved it. And to answer your question I recently did a gaping session on Foresight GC2, totally worth it.

@RickShielsPGA

5 жыл бұрын

That's so good to hear Adam, sounds like you are smashing it!! CLASS!!!!

I was tossing up between these two... guess I'll get the $22000 one.

@cjjohns4899

4 жыл бұрын

El guapo underrated comment

@Spotofgardening

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@geraldfilkins9425

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@diarmuid858

3 жыл бұрын

😆😅

@mrbill2600

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same ... the one downside is lugging the $22,000 monitor around on the golf course, where range distances and actual course distances may vary.

Great video Rick, I've had an SC200 for about 6 months and it's great to see this comparison. The "Approach" mode where it gives random distances and scores you on how close you get is really good and makes it competitive... overall, I think it's very good value (works best on a range rather than indoors)

Rick, please try using the SC200 with the bay door open for shots over 170. I suspect that the SC200's single radar needs more data points (flight time) for those faster shots.

@Equalizer7079

5 жыл бұрын

I would also agree, hitting indoor isnt probably the best for swing caddies tech.

@b2bbogey735

5 жыл бұрын

I've seen indoor reviews that even nails the driver.

@nv00021

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Sean......that's exactly it.... he will get way more accurate results because it's a radar base unit.....it will be way way more accurate with ball flight being tracked.

@gssong7111

5 жыл бұрын

Your right! He didn't open it all the way!!!!

@glennmalone2830

5 жыл бұрын

Just watched "How to build swing speed with Mike Malaska" on KZread.He used the same monitor outdoors with no apparent problems.

Maybe the GCquad isn’t correct and the SC200 is? Maybe you’ve just been hitting 260 with a driver all along rick.

@camdencampbell6748

5 жыл бұрын

But why would the flop go 90 yds lol?

@toddbuckendorf9286

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@SteveMe21685

4 жыл бұрын

slamit boi because science 😉

@mebeingU2

4 жыл бұрын

slamit boi, remember Shields said you have to put in each club’s loft. When you open the face and ‘add loft’, the device can’t see that. I believe it’s using the given loft and ball exit speed to estimate distance. Just a thought.

@hopdowntheresomewhere5435

4 жыл бұрын

Camden Campbell he hit it pure

Have you ever been on a launch monitor? If so which one, and what did you learn?

@Lincjones09

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick! I've hit at a facility with GC2. I learned my swing is embarassingly erratic, and I should stop worrying about distance and start worrying about the giant circle that comprised my dispersion.

@chriscullen5663

5 жыл бұрын

We use a Trackman at Saunton Golf Club. Amazing bit of equipment.

@josephinecampbell3196

5 жыл бұрын

I have sky track at home. My husband sets it up for outside. When I retire were are getting a golf simulator for inside

@DaveFogel

5 жыл бұрын

So I just bought this and tried it for the first time yesterday and put it vs trackman. I found it pretty accurate with a 7 iron. Speed and carry were very close. With driver it was never close. I don't swing as fast as you - 103-106, but it would consistently be 4+mph slow and 20-40 yards short. Not sure I am going to keep it. I'll try a little longer.

@RickShielsPGA

5 жыл бұрын

Interesting to hear!

I have a Swing Caddie SC200 along with a SwingByte II and I can get almost all of the information you can from a GC Quad (except for ball spin and ball flight). Call it a poor man's launch monitor system. Works pretty well for practice in the backyard. Until Rick sends me my complimentary GC Quad, it will have to do for now.

170 yards!!!! Well that’s my driver covered 🤣

@Reavix1

5 жыл бұрын

170 yards?! Are you a woman, lefthanded, and sitting in a wheelchair? =D

@lukebowman9260

4 жыл бұрын

Reavx lmao

@ethanwuang5783

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a joke...

@lukebowman9260

3 жыл бұрын

Quinten Vanneste that’s really good, if you can hit them straight that’s pretty much professional distance

@MazevG

3 жыл бұрын

Quinten Vanneste I hit mine around 320 yards but feels like I haven’t hit a fairway in a couple years

I actually bought this monitor about a year ago. I love it! as Rick implied, it does have some imperfections, but there is a setting on it for pitch shots between 50-100 yards that is fun on the range and gives good feedback. it does get confused on some shots at longer ranges, but based on the feel of the ball off of the clubface, you can tell its wrong. what Rick didn't tell you, is that it tracks data and will give you average carry, low carry, long carry, and also total distance, low distance, high distance seen by each club in your bag. It's $350, take it for what its worth, and that's the feedback. not a bad unit all in all! Great video Rick! keep up the good work!

thank you Rick .. i was thinking of getting this but your review really helped , it def not something worth just to have fun with with friend esp with the issue on swing speed issues

The sc300 just came out. Would love to see you do a review of the new one. Bunch of new features and seems to be more accurate. Love the videos Rick!!

Hey Rick, sorry but you need to redo this video on open range. You'll get different results on the SC-200. Please redo.

great work as always i wondered about this and you tested it for me. thx!

I’ve been waiting for this video forever! Really excited to see the results

Can’t wait to watch! I was thinking about getting a launch monitor.

@RickShielsPGA

5 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy mate 👍

@dustinwolfe1470

5 жыл бұрын

When's the Brodie and Rick collaboration?

@PEPOenNY88

5 жыл бұрын

I had it , Doesnt work dude, Very innaccurate , and i tried it in many diff envirements , Not worth 350 ...

@bigdeano162000

5 жыл бұрын

I've got the model that doesn't talk and it gives me almost perfect numbers when i take it in on a lesson that uses trackman. The only numbers it struggles with it under 100 yards. No good for wedge gapping but perfect for everything else, and for the price.

@gssong7111

5 жыл бұрын

I have had both models since the inception, it works fine! It needs to be fully opened on its stand. Rick didn't do this and that is why it's inaccurate

I've been wishing you would do this review! Thanks mate! Salt Lake City, Utah

@RickShielsPGA

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks Rick! I used the Swing Caddy for over a year and really like it! As for your remote do not need to closed of the unit but in front where the ball is! Like the practice game include in it!! Yes some difference but compare with the price and the improvement for me on the driving range that this unit brings is huge. Because between us on the outdoor driving ranges it is hard to really see the distance where our balls land.. Thanks again really appreciated!

Excellent video, Rick! Thank you for the great break down and comparison!

I'm not gonna lie... I couldn't afford a $350 launch monitor.

@dudefood825

5 жыл бұрын

Scuba Steve should scoop you one at an auction. That's your Holy Grail!

@charlesmelaisis4872

5 жыл бұрын

Auction a round at Beverley Hills I reckon you'd be able to buy a trackman after the auction. Scuba Steve looked like Santa Claus in your last vlog

@billdunlop8683

5 жыл бұрын

The next time Quintin comes Beverleys Hills you and Ace roll him in the parking lot.

@FriedEggsGolf

5 жыл бұрын

@@dudefood825 They could have sold him an Atari and he wouldn't have known the difference.

@FriedEggsGolf

5 жыл бұрын

@@charlesmelaisis4872 FACTS!

can you do one of these vs the G80? Is it worth buying the G80 because it also has GPS?

Great review Rick - and great timing for us in the NE USA stuck inside and itching to buy gear just cause it's the off season ha! Thanks for posting this.

I'm so glad someone finally did a video on these. I'd been looking at them for a while and whenever I thought to pick one up, negative reviews from people always made me hesitate. Always hard to tell if your average joe reviewer on Amazon is complaining about legitimate gripes or simply doesn't know how to use the product. Glad to see a professional finally put something out there and actually show the thing in action. Cheers.

I think I'm going to buy one (or similar), the local course has a GC2 for more advanced analysis, but I go to the range 1-2 times a week and I really like the idea of something like this to spice things up a bit, even if it has limited use. I can also try different swing paths etc and get some idea of how that impacts the shot as my game is far from settled due to being new. My only concern is this unit has been out for 3 years! and there must be something better out there for a sub £500 price point. If not now, very soon, in which case, these units will likely crash in value. There is a MEVO from flightscope too, which costs a bit more, but its newer, my only concern with that unit is I believe you have to put metal dots on the ball similar to GC2+HMT so I don't fancy that. For those looking at a cheaper alternatives of similar ilk, try researching the ES12, or the SC100. They are cheaper and might provide similar grade results and definitely lower prices. Especially if you can get a 2nd hand unit. There is an ES14 unit too which was 700+ a few years ago (now around the 400 mark), so you would think that would still be an upgrade over this for not a load more money.

Nice video! Maybe a review of the SkyTrak system at 1200 would be interesting due to the price point.

@JDSFLA

5 жыл бұрын

SkyTrak is a pretty good photometric devise, but you are likely looking at $1,600 for the devise only. There are many levels of cost and really depends on what you want. If you go top level, you need to add mat, screens, nets, software for courses, number of courses you want, etc- all that can costs about $6,000. There are plenty of reviews out there to Google.

@tomkrigby

5 жыл бұрын

Just what I was going to post Josh, interested in a review of that system as a home simulator set up.

@chriswalt5

5 жыл бұрын

SkyTrak is ok it doesn't read a lot of shots and the ball doesn't launch at the time you hit. It has a few second delay so it just feels a little unnatural but can get over it. Data is pretty good but not perfect.

@akchoirboy678

4 жыл бұрын

I logged in to add the same request. Rick, please compare to SkyTrak, which also seems to perform better at shorter distances than long - in my experience... but would love to see it vs. the GCQUAD!! Thanks Rick, love your stuff!!!

@lanyburnett7966

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I had a skytrak but sold it. It doesn’t work well with driver, but worked great with irons. And I agree, it sometimes didn’t pick up shots. The biggest drawback for me is you need a dedicated gaming laptop/computer to get the good software. The software with the iPad was not good at all. You can’t even play multiplayer with the simulation software on iPad. It overall wasn’t really worth the price for me. Paid about 3,000 for net, mat, and device. Save your money and get lots of lessons from pros.

Thank you for this video Rick. I searched it on Amazon today, and amazingly they had it on sale for only $200. I bought it for some feedback and fun at the range, and I may look to set up a hitting net in my backyard. I think this is really going to help me gain better distance control with my wedges. Thanks a lot!!

Have been wait for this comparison review for a long time, good job 👍

Is there a test of the Garmin G80 vs The Quad comming?

Never played golf. I don't know why I'm watching all these golf videos

@k2ombs

5 жыл бұрын

Because you soon will be playing...don't delay.

@mooseknuckle07

4 жыл бұрын

K2mbs Indeed!!!! Took it up 3 months ago, most addictive game ever. I should have started 20years ago..... I can recommend it to everybody

@alexkravserious

4 жыл бұрын

Because you need to play

@SteveMe21685

4 жыл бұрын

Bro, the universe is telling you something lol I’m not kidding tho...golf is wanna those sports that you can really fall in love with at any age

@midlifebiker7424

4 жыл бұрын

Because its YT, I start off looking for how to fix a leaking tap and end up watching Ozzy man reviews...

Bought an SC200 6 weeks ago. Use it to compare shots (and swings) for distance. Accuracy is easy to judge at the range but I appreciate the distance readings I get from my SC200

Awesome video Rick. I actually purchased this unit based on the advice from Clay Ballard who also recommended it and put it up against his Trackman. However, he didn't go into the detail regarding the longer yardage shots and I also wondered why I couldn't seem to increase my swing speed, or when I did, the SC wouldn't change the distance, it pretty much hovered around 250 yards. Yesterday it actually tracked one of my driver hits at 333 yards with the same swing speed. Having said that though, it has helped me tremendously with my irons as that is where I believe the most important shots are in our bag. Everyone wants to crush 300 yard drives, but those make no difference if you can't choose the proper club for the right distance to the pin and I've found that the SC does that for me. I would recommend that folks use this device each time they go to the range as it does seem to do a pretty good job when the weather changes, so for instance when it's cold, the ball doesn't travel as far and I could see my distances were shorter on colder days with the SC. Also, if it's really hot or sunny, I found I have to place my bag near the unit for shade as it will shut down if it gets too hot. But that is no different that any piece of electronic just like a cell phone. All in all, I love my SC and it has helped me immensely not only knowing my distances, but giving me the confidence when I'm hitting the shot. That is priceless when playing a par three or shot over water where you need to carry the ball an exact distance to avoid the hazard, yet land on the green. Thanks again for your review!

Rick, Any chance of testing the new SC300 by Swing Caddy against the GC Quad ?

Think the SC200 is meant to be more accurate if you hit it into the range.

@pgastar05

5 жыл бұрын

MosGef77 I own one, it’s much more accurate on the range or on the course

@GeoffD77

5 жыл бұрын

@@pgastar05 Yep, I recently got one too, seems very good, distances are exactly what I expected them to be (hitting into a range).

@garrettnobles8956

5 жыл бұрын

MosGef77 it only measures clubhead speed and ballspeed and guesses on the distance with a preset loft. You would be better off doing your own calculations using just those two readings and your closest guess...

I have the older SC100 Voice Caddy and I love it. The remote works from at least four feet away so I wonder if you were just too close to it. You can use it hitting in a cage or into a net and you can also take it to the driving range. It gives you carry distance only and does not track side-spin on the ball but it gives enough feedback to be worth it for me, mainly distance, swing speed, and ball speed.

I have that same unit and I had the same issues. I remember one time it had he hitting a 5w 288 with 135mphss. Lol. I will say though that I have found that it's accurate farther out then 170. Im confident in it with all my irons which is about 200 yards. Once I use a fw or driver and my SS really gets faster that's when I take the results with a grain of salt.

Another great video Rick ! So you changed the G400 for the TS3 ????

@RickShielsPGA

5 жыл бұрын

What's in the bag coming VERY soon!

Need to compare skytak to gc quad

Great info. Ever got one of ur minions to go stand down the range and zap ur rangefinder to compare actual carry distance Vs GCQuad ? Always wondered how precise they really are....

Hi Rick! Thanks for all the great videos, i try not to miss them. Can you do a review on the new swing caddie 300 vs your GC Quad. Thanks

Great video Rick! A What's In The Bag video before the end of the year?

@RickShielsPGA

5 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned around Christmas time! NEW WITB

The tech in a GC Quad or Trackman must be amazing but $22k ! Surprises me that no one has come in with the same functionality and accuracy but at a fraction of the price. Where are the Chinese when you need them?

Exactly what I thought it's limits would be. I'm after a skytrak as for sub £2k it gives me what I need and that's the ball flight ad I can work out all the club head issues from that. Great video though Rick 👌🏻 very informative.

Thanks, Rick, great review. I have the SC100 which tends to give more accurate results outdoors. It might be worth doing a comparison outside too.

Good stuff Rick. Interesting to see the difference. I’d love to see how trackman compares to gc quad. I know a lot of local teaching pros use trackman and would like to know how much of a difference there is for gapping purposes. Also is gc quad considered the standard or benchmark?

@RickShielsPGA

5 жыл бұрын

GC Quad shows strike location, so as a coach it's really beneficial to see where a student has been striking the ball on the face! Thanks for watching Steve!

@stevelander5218

5 жыл бұрын

Rick Shiels Golf yes Rick but I meant the things that can be compared between gc quad and trackman like carry distance, club speed, ball speed, smash factor. How accurate is gc quad and how accurate is trackman compared to gc quad?

@JDSFLA

5 жыл бұрын

This is so easy to research. This will answer your questions: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mnuYy7tveNKoqqg.html In short, a radar based system is best used outside where the radar can track the ball longer. GC Quad is photometric (which uses cameras to obtain data as the ball is struck) and therefore distance to net makes no difference. I recommend you subscribe to TGG Tour Experience whose golf videos are a Gold Standard of KZread golf sites.

I think it is important to understand that the SC200 is only measuring club head speed and ball speed. It doesn't "know" anything about the path that the ball has taken after leaving the clubface. It seems to just calculate a carry distance based on the loft of the club (which the user inputs) i.e. "A ball hit properly off the face of a club with a 28 degree loft at 110 mph will travel "X" yards" But it doesn't know if you hit it thin or fat. Or as Rick pointed out, if you de-lofted or added loft to your club. It only knows ball speed. This works well for golfers who pretty consistently hit the ball with a solid, center of the clubface, strike. For high handicappers with inconsistent ball strikes it is pretty useless. I am a 32 handicap, bought one thinking it could help me dial in the distances on my irons, it was not up to that job. But I gave it to a 7 handicap friend of mine in Thailand. She absolutely loves it because it accurately measures and projects the distance of a "well-struck" golf ball.

I’ve had mine for over a year now and I use it all the time, I haven’t seen the driver being off that much, i use mine on course and it amazes my group how accurate it is. Practicing with it for a year, I have brought my handicap from 12 to 7! Games on it are fun to play also!

Easy to understand analysis and helps decision process. Nice video.

I'd be too nervous to swing at the ball next to the 20000usd Gcquad

Test the Mevo next Rick. Thanks

@JDSFLA

5 жыл бұрын

The Flightscope Mevo costs $450 (currently offered $50 off), and adds additional data to what the SC200 offers. However, the set-up for Mevo is considerably more complicated and necessary for accuracy. I got the SC200 because I just want to set the unit down and practice without putting on stickers, re-aligning for every club and insuring I hit the ball from the exact distance called for. Here is a Mevo review: practical-golf.com/flightscope-mevo-review/

@jameswhite494

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, pease test the Mevo!

@jtnunley100

5 жыл бұрын

I also agree. Posted the same thing above before I saw this post.

@kenrolleston5623

5 жыл бұрын

Yes Rick , please test the Mevo , I have watched most of your videos from start. on your recommendation I purchased Ping G irons . great clubs . now have P790 taylormade . Thank you.

@cobra7282

5 жыл бұрын

@@JDSFLA You don't need stickers for every ball. The stickers are for accurately tracking spin rate. It will give accurate distances without it.

Good review Rick! I'm glad to see you taking it for what it's worth and not just bashing it for not being the most accurate. Keep up the good work!

Looks great for wedge practice down the range. Love the GC Quad. I wonder how the other launch monitors like the flightscope mevo stack up. Would be great to see a reasonably priced one that offers club data such as swing path, face angle etc.

I feel like there is no point in buying a launch monitor that’s inaccurate. Especially £350. Just spend it on lessons or clubs

@RickShielsPGA

5 жыл бұрын

That's a good point Brendan!

@STROFFE

5 жыл бұрын

on shots from 50 to 170 yards it is accurate..seems like

@brendanharkin9582

5 жыл бұрын

Mo's Taverne but why pay £350 for something you can only use between 50-170 yards when it’s still 4 or 5 yards inaccurate

@dannyc91a

5 жыл бұрын

It’s more accurate when the radar is allowed to trace the ball down the range. It’s like comparing a fork to a spoon

@sunnyduscle

5 жыл бұрын

@@brendanharkin9582 50 - 170 are the most important ranges in golf.

Rather go to the range

@djjazzyjeff1232

5 жыл бұрын

That's not always an option.

Excellent review! I’ve always wondered about these cheaper portable units. I’ve used Trackman, GC2, and Skytrak. Looking forward to the first GCQuad session when my local shop gets theirs up and running next month.

I've been using this device for several months and apart from some obvious mis-reads it has been very accurate and helpful!

@nickyhogarth3572

4 жыл бұрын

can you connect it to a tv which shows shots on a screen?

You get what you pay for.

@JDSFLA

5 жыл бұрын

It is more complicated than that. You get what fits your needs and pocketbook. The SC 200 will be a good choice depending on what your individual requirements are, otherwise you get something else.

@cgasucks

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for liking my comment Mr. Shiels!

Why’s it in dollars you live in the uk

@RickShielsPGA

5 жыл бұрын

The vast majority of my audience is in the US Mark, so easier to use $. Thanks for watching!

@80wall

5 жыл бұрын

@@RickShielsPGA turncoat

@therainbowmastergod4207

5 жыл бұрын

The Americans are unaware of other currencies

@S.forbes

5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same 🤔

@glennwatson3313

5 жыл бұрын

Nobodies perfect.

Interesting video Rick! Something I have been waiting to see for a long time! Keep up the great content, really enjoy the channel!

@RickShielsPGA

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much mate! Enjoy the video👍

Have had one of these SC200 for a while now and totally agree on what Rick says here. It also doesn’t cope well with sunlight facing the monitor and won’t collect any data.

I own the sc220 and have tested the it against a Trackman and had excellent results with the driver which was within 2 mph swing speed. This test was done on a range rather than inside. My issue with the unit is with wedges. I fine that the readings are about 10 yards longer than known distances when hitting full or less than full shots. You cannot hit open face shots since you are changing the launch angle. Expensive launch monitors measure true launch angle where the SC220 relies on the user entered club loft for launch angle. Overall for $300 (what I paid) it is an excellent produce. I use it to experiment with different swings trying to increase speed as well as working on maintaining a consistent swing speed with irons.

I have one and I'm often using it in target mode. Really good and stays in the range it provides good data

I have one of those SC200. I've taken it to the range with me but don't consider it crucial for practice sessions. Only real launch monitors I've been tested on are the indoor ones the PGA TOUR Superstore uses for fittings. Don't know which those are.

Really enjoyed this review and would like to see more. Of course nothing replaces instruction from a pro but I still enjoy practicing on my own and feedback always helps. Are there other units out there? Thanks love all the vidoes.👍

Good review!! I got the Zepp 2 - data probably isn’t mega accurate but it’s really helpful at the range & makes practice more fun!

I bought the SC200. Love it. But the readings are all about the 'loft' of the club. So I get why it wouldn't read flop shots, etc.. I particularly love target mode. Great fun, in the sweet spot of the unit, and helps me brush up on distance control for those in-between shots.

Rick this is a HUGE video that I've been wondering and thinking of for years! The cost isn't even a fraction - it's more like a crumb. I have a friend who has a swing simulator, I also have family who has a trackman and a way to all the information needed... and I'm also a student of GolfTec here in the United States. The past couple of years seeing Pro golfers using a TrackMan before their round or a big tournament isn't something that's uncommon to see. Dustin Johnson runs it with his wedges everyday, it's truly amazing to see. May not with the an every day weekend grinder, but an amateur who wants to make it in golf... may just not have the money for a trackman or gcq... But very interesting to see the numbers and how you compared this. I agree with comments below, I would use other options that are out there. Thanks again and great video!

Great review of swing caddie, I just bought one great for the house,

Always love the reviews. Would love to hear about your favourite clubs of 2018.

Would love to see an update to this with the SC300. Sorry, but the GCQUAD is made of pure unobtanium and the SC300 looks to have some better features than its older counterpart. Sometimes knowing what training gear to spend money on is just as helpful as club reviews... at least to me. Thanks for all the great content!!

This is one of the most informative videos you've ever done. Super interesting. You might try testing the Zepp golf swing analyzer. It tells you path, swing speed, and rotation. I have one. I'd be curious to know how accurate it is up against GC quad.

thx for the review, very helpful.

From the camera view your flop loft looked to be more like 80°. I wonder if you entered that loft would the yardages be closer... Great video!!

I have one and love it. The only issue I have with it is 1. Bad shots don't get picked up well 2. Battery life. I bought rechargeable batteries for it so that's sorted. You should have possibly mentioned the features it has on it Rick like the approach feature. All in all for the price and my garage conversion I'm happy I get numbers not to far off, cheers the comparison video bud

I purchased a swing caddie (well my wife did as a birthday present) ☺️ my swing speeds are not as quick as yours and found it to be pretty accurate. There was a discrepancy of about 2-3yds with my Bushnell range finder, a mate stood down the bottom of our practice area and read the distance back from the pitch mark (wet ground) so for me it works well big thumbs up 👍

Excellent review. Thanks.

I bought one today and went straight to the range. However before the purchase I had a session with the pro at golf galaxy and established distances, club speed and ball speed. Then went to the range and found the numbers to be very similar. The main benefit I found was establishing a consistent swing speed which made the rest of the swing elements more consistent. Next test will be on the course where I’ll test distances against gps.

Enjoyed the vid Rick! Would love to see more launch monitor reviews against the GC Quad. Such as the Flightscope Mevo and Skytrack

Excellent video as always Rick. Thank you. Any possibility you might do a Trackman vs. SC300 comparison video?

I have been waiting for something like this! Great stuff!

@RickShielsPGA

5 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy Kyle!

Great video Rick. Been toying with getting a portable launch monitor to help with wedges. Sounds like this may work for that.

I Bought the swing caddie for myself at the beginning of this summer. I absolutely love it. I use it at my driving range cause the range doesn’t have the best distance markers and everything I’ve seen has been basically dead on. The only times it’s super far off is if you duff a shot, hit a flop shot, catch it extremely thin, or hit a stinger. I hit my driver about 260 and it works like a charm for all my longer clubs. I think it just needs more time to get a read on the ball because of how fast the ball travels off the long clubs

Great video Rick, some more topics for you, flightscope mevo vs GC quad, training plans to improve your golf, Gravity grip from evnroll and review of cobra f9 speedback

I purchased the Garmin G80 approach after watching your video review for it. Yeah not a gc quad but good enough to help make me more consistent. Thanks Rick for all your advice.

More of these! Was looking to buy a LM but didn’t know where to start considering so many price points

Another great VLOG Rick! Almost bought this unit quite a few times, specifically for yardage work on short to mid irons at the practice area. With a one year old, I don't play as much often as I'd like and a unit to 5 yard accuracy doesn't put me off at all. Maybe drop Santa a note 🎅

I recently bought one but the snow/weather hit before I had a chance to try it out. Glad to hear that it's good (up to a point).

Excellent presentation Rick! I have one of the original versions of this product, and through my experience with it I have improved my iron game. However, I agree that it has limitations. Still, for the price, it is useful as long as you understand its limitation.

I’ve been waiting for a while for a review like this. I’ve had my eyes on this product for a while. Do you think using it outside might improve accuracy on long shots? I think the front wall is too close and the radar doesn’t have enough time to measure the speed of the ball. Thanks Rick!

I have that launch monitor and use it a lot on the range. Must say I’ve never had issues 170+, my driver swing speed is about 110-115 and it seems to give me fairly accurate readings. Think as other people have it may be that you’re indoors.

Good stuff, Rick! This device is so portable that I could see taking it on the course for occasional use; e.g., showing my mates that they need to get a driver fitting since they don't get the distance they should with their swing speeds. btw, the SC200 would make a great giveaway... :)

Coming back to leave a review for you (and really anyone else who is here) about the Swing Caddie. Got one over the spring and used it in my garage during the pandemic when courses were closed (and the weather was awful) here in Chicago. Well I've finally taken it to the course and can't believe my eyes.....this thing has been spot on three out of four times! I mean, seriously. We scoped a par 3 at 143 yesterday, the Swing Caddie voiced "147" and I said there was no way because I really thought I hit my 8-iron short. Low and behold: the ball was four paces past the hole. I lipped out the birdie putt but not the point, at least here. For the $250 I think I paid, the Swing Caddie is awesome. Use at a driving range it can really help people dial in distances. And no, I don't work for the company:)

Thanks Rick. Literally talking about this the other day. 👍👍

@RickShielsPGA

5 жыл бұрын

No problem! Thanks for watching!

I tried a few low end launch monitors like this one, including The Flight Scope Mevo which was very accurate, but the ball data wasn’t very valuable to me without club data. Having ball data is like knowing the effect but not knowing the cause. Ball data is a nice to have but club data is a must have for game improvement. I ended up buying the GC2 with HMT and it’s been a game changer for my golf game. I’ve dropped 5 strikes in 3 months.

Well done inspector Shiels! You unraveled the mystery of the unknown again. I'm finding your little segments extremely beneficial for the consumer side of me. I know without much hesitation GCQ for 22k is out of my budget but the 350 dollar one is and your demonstration of it and it's small deficiencies helped my impulses to buy or not. Thanks again Rich!

@RickShielsPGA

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Mark!

Rick I just watched this. I got my SC200 off a plus handicap player who was not using it and only paid £100. Loved the video and I work on swing improvement so great to have it confirmed it’s good for 60 to 170 range because that’s what I practice in.

Great video Rick! I have the SC200 and I have had similar results to yours when I tested shots that I could actually see down on the range. Shots up to about 150-160 were very close but longer ones were way off. I would like to see you test the Flightscope Mevo in a similar way. I have considered getting one as they retail here in the US for around $500 and I have seen a couple preowned available for $350. They seem to have more data including spin and launch angle which I think would be very useful for the low to mid handicap golfer when practicing.

Great video. I have been wanting to buy that swing caddie but was not aware of how good it would work. Thank you for the video and review on this devise.

@RickShielsPGA

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hey Rick, I love your videos, they've helped my game tremendously! I just picked up an r-motion simulator and think it's great for the price. It's be amazing to see you review it one day. I also have a question, what do you use for a mat to hit off? Do you recommend any mats for home use and a personal simulator that don't coat hundreds of dollars?

Great video, have you ever tested GC Quad with a bushnell/tape measure, i.e. is it accurate; would be an interesting test ?