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Garmin Approach G80 (2019 PGA Show)

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A GolfWRX staffer called the Garmin Approach G80 the “best tech I saw today,” at the 2019 PGA Show Demo Day. High praise for the combined GPS, launch monitor, and skill-building unit from the long-time GPS and navigation technology provider.

The unit features an integrated launch monitor that displays clubhead speed, ball speed, smash factor, swing tempo and estimated distance, more than 41,000 detailed color golf course maps worldwide, and practice/game mode for skill testing and improvement.

The company describes the technology as “the first all-in-one premium GPS golf handheld with integrated launch monitor.”

With the variety of modes and Garmin Golfapp integration, it’s not difficult to see how the G80 can be a huge asset both on the range and on course.

It retails for $499.99.

You can watch more in-depth overview of the technology in the video from Garmin below.

 

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  1. remon

    Feb 6, 2019 at 1:00 pm

    how to compare with g60 this device?

  2. CoachRaffa

    Jan 24, 2019 at 10:39 am

    If this thing puts out decent data, I ll buy it in a minute.
    Guess we have to wait for tests comparing the data with trackman/gc quad

  3. Mat

    Jan 23, 2019 at 8:45 pm

    This, plus a “GameGolf” in the same device would be absolutely awesome. Just a full companion.

  4. JasonHolmes

    Jan 23, 2019 at 7:40 am

    What is this unit actual measuring vs. what is it calculating? Most of these smaller units just measure one or two metrics and then “calculate” the rest.

    Based on where its setup, sort of looks like the Swing Speed Radar setup vs being behind the ball. I’m guessing it measures clubhead speed and maybe ballspeed as well. Then calculates the rest based on club lofts that you input – sort of like the SC200?

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Kevin Chappell WITB 2024 (April)

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Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Project X Denali Black 60 TX

3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 HL (16.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X

7-wood: Cobra King LTDx Prototype (21.5 degrees @20.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 9 X

Irons: Srixon ZX (3), Cobra King CB (4-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM6 (52-08F, 56-10S), Cobra Snakebite (60)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putter: Scotty Cameron SB-2, Scotty Cameron TourType TG6.2
Grip: SuperStroke Traxion Flatso 1.0

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

Grips: Golf Pride MCC

Check out more in-hand photos of Kevin Chappell’s clubs here.

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Spotted: Axis1 prototype broomstick putter

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We have seen an uptick in longer putters out on the professional tours with players gravitating toward either counterbalanced or broomstick styles. As a refresher, A “broomstick” putter is a long putter that is usually built to a length that goes up to your chest. If you have seen Adam Scott putt in a tournament recently, he uses what is classified as a broomstick putter.

Axis1 might not be the most common brand in the world of putters but they have been around a while, most notably in Justin Rose’s bag.

Axis1 is known for a putter that doesn’t look traditional but a design is used to get the center of gravity to the center of the club face, aligned with the shaft. This technology keeps the face aligned with the ball throughout the stroke. More traditional putters rotate around the shaft axis, which doesn’t align with the center of the putter, making it easier for the putter face to not be square to the target at impact.

This week at the Valero Texas Open, we spotted a prototype Axis1 putter in a long broomstick version. The head shape looks very similar to the current Axis1 Tour-HM putter that the company currently makes, which is a more squared-off mid-mallet. The prototype looks to have a similar multi-material head with a 304 stainless steel face mated to a composite back. Twin site lines run together, on the topline and on the flange, to create a longer line for aligning the putter. The steel face has a fairly shallow milling to it, and the flowing heel hosel connects to the aggressive shaft bend.

A matching black shaft is installed, and at the grip end is Super Stroke’s Zenergy Tour 1.0 two-piece in white and black. No word on if or when this will come to retail yet.

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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (4/4/24): Mint set of TaylorMade Qi 10 irons

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Mint set of TaylorMade Qi 10 irons.

From the seller: (@ch1985): “Mint set of TaylorMade qi 10 irons 5-PW, AW (used 1 round and some range balls) with factory stiff steel shaft –  $925 shipped.”

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Mint set of TaylorMade Qi 10 irons

This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules

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