Best Golf Gadgets 2024

The word gadget has become more and more part of the golf world over the last few years as technology has grown. GPS technology, in the form of rangefinders, watches and handheld devices, is incredibly popular, as are gadgets built around shot tracking and game improvement training aids. 

Speaking of which, gone are the days when just the professionals used the best golf launch monitors, because these gadgets can be bought and used by anyone, with many coming at relatively cheap price points. Additionally there are a whole host of gadget accessories out there to the point where it is a paralysis by analysis situation - there is so much choice that you don't know what to choose. 

This is where this guide comes in as for several categories we have picked out our favorite gadgets. These are models we have had our hands on and tested thoroughly, so their inclusion is based upon very good performance across a variety of factors (read more on this in the how we test section). Without further ado, let's get to the gadgets. 

WATCH: We run through the best golf gadgets on the market in 2024

The Quick List

Best Golf Gadgets

GPS/Rangefinders

One of the best golf gadgets you should add to your setup is something built around GPS technology and getting you the right yardages when hitting shots. Therefore we have included a couple of the best golf watches on the market, along with a rangefinder and GPS device. If you don't have a GPS tool yet, these gadgets are ultra convenient to use, give excellent information with accuracy, and once you invest in this area, you won't have to again for a number of years.

First on the list is the Garmin Approach Z82, which provides 2-D overlays for both full-color Course View and Green View detail through the lens. While looking into the viewfinder, a full-color 2-D Course View mapping is shown to the left-hand side of the lens view, showing you the distance to hazards and the green. Then the flag finder feature will lock onto flags making it more accurate and easier to know when you have pinged your target.

New to the Approach Z82 is linking to the Garmin app and gaining access to live wind direction. Along with slope-adjusted distances, they can be disabled for competition use and there is even now an external indicator light that shows that tournament mode has been activated so your playing partners can see it is being used legally.

Another feature is the Pin Pointer feature, which directs you to the middle of the green when you have blind shots. There is no doubt this is one of the very best golf rangefinders you can get. The pricing is premium but the actual use of this rangefinder and the experience you have when using it justifies the cost. With the GPS tech packed into this and the hole maps you gain when looking at the green, this rangefinder very impressive.

• Read our full Garmin Approach Z82 Laser Rangefinder Review

Garmin Approach S70 Golf Watch

One of the more user friendly GPS Watches you can get on the golf market, the Garmin Approach S70 is a brilliant option for any golfer that loves a new gadget packed full of great features. Like most watches, you get accurate yardage data, but with the S70 you can also track your score, see your shot distances, and select the clubs you are taking shots with. Another great feature is the ability to see what the weather is doing, giving you wind gusts and direction to aid your club choice. With all these great features, it is one of the best-equipped watches and the best GPS golf watches on the market. 

The S70 is a great-looking watch thanks to the strap and large color screen, which displays the hole maps outstandingly. It comes loaded with 43,000 courses, and it is easy to switch from golf mode to watch mode and vice versa. The S70 also can be used as a fitness and sleep tracker allowing you to use this watch away from the course too.

With the S70 you get great battery life, 20 hours in total, so it will easily last a couple of rounds. Should you be off the course and in watch mode then then you can get 16 days of battery life which is a market-leading level of performance.

• Read our full Garmin Approach S70 Golf Watch Review

Launch Monitors

Launch monitors are becoming all the rage of late and no longer are these gadgets purely costing thousands of dollars. Don't get us wrong, some models still come with premium price points, but with models like the Mevo and Rapsodo below, you can get launch monitor information for a lot less. And from our testing these gadgets prove to be very accurate an easy to use. 

Swing Caddie SC300i Launch Monitor

The Swing Caddie SC300i is a very portable launch monitor that uses Doppler radar and makes improvements seen on the previous model the SC300. It does this by using atmospheric pressure sensors to provide a more accurate data experience. With this launch monitor you get access to the free MySwingCaddie App V2, which you can access on your smartphone or tablet. You connect through bluetooth and you can track your performance in real-time.

The Swing Caddie SC300i performed really well when we tested it and it ranks amongst some of the most accurate of the launch monitors which come in under $600. This includes some big names like the Garmin Approach R10, the Rapsodo, and Flightscope Mevo. The larger screen that comes with this device really appealed to us and we found the speaker to be very good to, which allows it to call out any yardages after you hit your shots.

• Read our full Swing Caddie SC300i launch monitor review

Full Swing Kit Launch Monitor

A launch monitor that is used by none other than Tiger Woods, the Full Swing Kit Launch Monitor is one of the best launch monitors that utilizes Doppler radar for shot analysis. It is very simple to use and great to have when looking to analyze your shots and overall game. To begin with, download the Full Swing app and pair it with your launch monitor, then place it where you practice 10 feet behind the ball, and away you go. There’s no need for stickers on the club face, leveling calibration or alignment sticks - just set it down, line it up, pair it and you’re good to go.

When we tested this launch monitor we found it to be incredibly accurate and reliable with data, and when navigating the app it really put the icing on the cake. It is an uncomplicated and easy-to-use launch monitor that comes with a carry case for use of transport and you can even link it to Bluetooth headphones so all the data is fed to you as you hit balls.

• Read our full Full Swing Kit Launch Monitor Review

Rapsodo Mobile Launch Monitor

With the Rapsodo Mobile Launch Monitor, you can turn your IOS phone into a launch monitor. It will give you a range of different data like carry distance, ball speed, club head speed, smash factor, launch angle, and also launch direction. You can also film your swing using your phone on the stand and you get storage of 100 videos in th app and you can upgrade this with a subscription and add shot tracer to your videos too.

You use it with a free app on your IOD device and it can be used whether you practice outdoors or indoors. You rest your phone in the front slot and place it six feet behind where you are hitting. There are lines on the screen to help align it along with the GPS overhead view making sure your hitting direction and alignment is correct for the optimal data.

We should also mention the portability because its small size and lightness means it can easily go in your bag all the time. We think this the best budget launch monitor on the market currently because the price represents incredible value for this accurate, easy to use and fun launch monitor.

• Read our full Rapsodo Mobile Launch Monitor review

Game Trackers

Artificial Intelligence has changed the way we play golf in the 21st century and, thanks to an array of golf GPS apps and tracking devices, individuals can see their stats like never before, accessing all kinds of data about their game to really pinpoint where strengths and weaknesses lie. We have included some of our favorite gadgets in this area below.

Arccos Caddie Smart Sensors

Arccos have been the leading game tracking system in golf. It measures all the data you might need from your clubs, and give you a personal in pocket caddie to help guide you around the golf course. You can get distances to the green and hazards and track your clubs used to get the average distances you hit your clubs.

Arccos can be linked to a smartwatch and used on your phone allowing you to track data such as fairways hit, amount of putts around etc. Typically you would need to have your phone in your pocket to pick up when you use a club, but if you get the Caddie Link you can use that to track the clubs used with the sensors and save the battery life of your phone. 

• Read our full Arccos Caddie Smart Sensors Review

Blast Golf Swing Analyser

We included the Blast Golf Swing Analyser in the Editor's Choice List and we don't regret it! This swing analyser is designed to help you as a golfer improve all the elements of the swing and your ball striking. With Blast you get access to a free app, and you can capture a lot of data about your swing and where you can make improvements. We found the feedback and the speeds in which it updated was very intuitive. 

If you are unsure of how to dissect the numbers and statistics then there are some great videos led by Blast ambassador and putting extraordinaire Brad Faxon. They range from some more simple explanations on how to understand each metric within the app, as well as some really great drills for putting and chipping. 

• Read our full Blast Golf Swing Analyser Review

Accessories

Our final category in this best golf gadgets guide is accessories. We are all golfers and we all know how many smaller items we carry on the course, the speaker below is a case in point. But we have also included a couple of accessories that can be used off the golf course as well. 

Hyperice Venom Go

This is a wearable device that heats and vibrates to help aid recovery, and we gave it five stars. We felt that the Hyperice really took on the smaller details and definitely got it right. The Hyperice is extremely portable and versatile, which coupled with the heat and vibration for recovery makes this a great device.

The Venom Go comes with 3 pads, which you place on the area you are looking to get relief. You then attach the device to the pads with the magnets, it then pulsates and warms the area it has been applied to. It has nine separate settings giving you different variations of heat and vibration making sure you can find the right setting just for you. 

• Read our full Hyperice Venom Go Review

Whoop 4.0

The Whoop 4.0 has a link to the PGA and is used by some of the best golf players and athletes around the world. The Whoop will collect your physical data 24/7 while you wear it and gives you a great accurate insight into how your body recovers and helps you to better understand your body and health. It will give you an understanding of the positive and negative effects your lifestyle is having on your health and body. 

With the Whoop it will give you measurements on strain, recovery, and sleep which is why a lot of the world’s best players wear Whoop. This knowledge then allows you to learn how to peak for optimal performance in your life as well as on the golf course. The straps come in many designs and colors to make sure you get one that suits you, seeing as you are going to be wearing it so much you can chop and change colors to make sure it doesn't get boring.

• Read our full Whoop 4.0 Review

How we test golf gadgets

At Golf Monthly we test a lot of products and golf gear because we feel that only by using a product for a good amount of time can you tell if it is a good product.  By doing that we can gain an understanding of usability, versatility, durability, value for money, and the important one, does it actually work how the brand claims it does. We use the products at home, on the course, the range, the putting green, etc. so we can really see if they do the job properly. We should also mention that no manufacturer can pay for a good review because our team tells it how it is. 

What to consider when buying golf gadgets

Golfers love gadgets and having the right gadgets in your bag can really help you improve as a player and analyse your round. But when it comes to the best golf gadgets in the game, there is plenty to think about with the best gadgets coming with a ton of bells and whistles - and that can make it hard to figure out which is the right product for you. So We've set out a few key considerations you're going to want to think about when buying your next piece of kit. 

1. What is it for?

First things first don't just dive into the world of golf gadgets without having a clear idea on what you actually need. Do you need something for GPS information on the course? Head to the GPS and rangefinder section. If you need a specific training aid or shot tracker, then head there. Knowing what you want can narrow your focus which is vital given how many golf gadgets out there these days.

2. Usability

Do you want the gadget to be simple to use, with only a few features, or do you want a device with a lot of different features and wide usability? We have selected models above that cover both extremes and everything in between.

3. Versatility

Do you want to be able to carry around the gadget, a golf watch for example? Do you want to be able to use it at home as well as the local course? Many gadgets slot nicely into your bag, such as rangefinders, whilst others are more difficult to pack away and store. So have a think about how versatile and portable you want the gadget to be. 

4. Durability

A good golf gadget should also be strong as well so be aware of what certain models are made from and whether brands offer warranty's on their products in case they break from use. With gadgets that are supposed to be used out on the golf course, also be aware of waterproofing, and shockproof features so that the gadget in question can actually deal with the trials and tribulations of the golf course. 

5. Budget

Our final factor is budget. Importantly, in every category we picked out above, there are models at different price points. (We have also created value guides like the best budget golf rangefinders as well). So it is worth thinking about how much you are willing to spend on a golf gadget, instead of investing elsewhere on clubs, balls, lessons or whatever the case may be.

For more golf gadgets be sure to have a read of our guides on the best golf GPS, best golf watches for ladies, or best value golf watches.

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