Looking for Info and or Advice on Golf GPS

P.O.Y. · May 11, 2016

I am currently in the market for a new golf GPS unit. I currently have the Garmin G3. Biggest problem I have with it is that I have to replace the batteries every couple rounds. Leaning toward the Garmin G8. Must haves for me in a new or newer GPS is a rechargable battery, preloaded coarses, and the size of the unit (not too big and bulky). Any advice is most appreciated.

dbdors · May 11, 2016

I'm sure the G8 is great. But if you are satisfied with the basic features of the G3, then consider a G6. They can be had for $150 new. Great rechargeable battery life. And lots of features. .

P.O.Y. · May 13, 2016

I'm sure the G8 is great. But if you are satisfied with the basic features of the G3, then consider a G6. They can be had for $150 new. Great rechargeable battery life. And lots of features. .

Thanks dbdors I'm going to look into that. That's about half the price of the G8 I was leaning towards.

Itsjustagame · May 13, 2016

Have had a G6 for a year and works well.

Song Dog · May 13, 2016

I also have the G6 and will say it's a good unit. Would I buy another, yes I would.

dbdors · May 13, 2016

What ever you decide you cant go wrong with the Garmin products. Lifetime maps and good updates. I've even sent them an issue about a course that I play, and it was fixed within a couple of months. I thought that was pretty good.

The G6 will allow you to measure distances and average by club for future learning about your shots/club lengths. I mainly use it with my driver (aren't we all obsessed with the long ball!!). But other two (G7/G8) have "play like" and "club suggestion" features that I would assume are competition illegal. Maybe a factor, maybe not.

A couple of old comparisons:

https://www.playbetter.com/blog/garmin-approach-g6-vs-g7-vs-g8/

http://www.golfgps1.com/Garmin-Approach-G6-vs-G7-Compare-Review.html