Sky Golf GT2

[3leggedpony]

I was interested in the sky golf GT1, mainly because it promised the same as game golf but was a more discreet black colour. However the reviews haven't been great.

I'm quite interested in the upcoming Linx GT as it combines game tracking with a GpS watch so you tag to the watch rather than belt clip. It still means tagging though and is probably forget at times.

On the UK site, Sky Golf list the GT2 as a lot more expensive than the Linx GT and I couldn't understand why - it seems the Watch would be a more useful set up. I spoke to their customer services though and they said the reason is that the GT2 doesn't require any tagging - it works somehow from proximity and the vibrations of a shot so it's completely automatic. Sounds good but not out yet in the UK.

I checked the US site and it says it is now available but is much cheaper than the Linx GT watch... Either they've mispriced it and are really selling the GT1 or they've mispriced it in the UK. If I was in the US I'd order it for sure as if it is mispriced you'd be getting it for half price and can always return it if it doesn't work

[3leggedpony]

Now I think I may be the only person on the entire internet who has any interest in these products but on the outside chance I'm not - if you are in the UK the website price for the GT2 is wrong and will be changed tomorrow. If you've already pre-ordered get in contact with them and make sure they refund the difference. And for anyone buying now the code AMNESTY50 gets £50 off.

Once I see the real price for the GT2 I'll be able to decide whether to go for the Linx GT or the GT2 and place my order tomorrow although with the £50 off the Linx GT seems like a no-brainer as even if the club tracking sucks it is a functional GPS watch.

I'll post a review in time too, not that anyone is interested!

[ilovenewtech]

I think there is some clever marketing going on here. On their site it says:

 

Simply fit SmartTags™ at the butt end cap of each grip and these ultra-lightweight, durable tags are used to identify each club in your bag with the GT2 and SkyCaddie Mobile. SmartTags behave like an electronic inventory system; simply pull the club out of your bag, wave the tag close to the GT2 RFID sensor, and take your shot. GameTracker automatically captures your the club you used and measures your shot, preventing distractions caused by manual shot tracking and maintain a steady pace of play.

 

They haven't called the action tagging but waving the tag close to the sensor is pretty similar. It is still a defined action to record a shot.

 

They may have a lot of disappoined customers!!

[3leggedpony]

Or not that many customers given the level of interest on various forums..

 

One thing they have delivered on though is that the UK site now has halved the price displayed for the GT2 to £180. With the promotion code that makes it £130 which is pretty competitive. I'm still more intrigued by the watch version though as I'd prefer to be able to see distances without looking at my phone and I'd feel less self conscious tagging my wrist than wearing a belt clip (even though this belt clip is at least black rather than garish red)