Why Didn’t I Think of That? | Episode 4
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After a short break we are back and with more brilliant pieces of kit that you may not have had the opportunity to have seen yet.
In our (relatively speaking) weekly series looking at the golfing gadget and golfing tech world, we have a multi purpose pitchmark and tee retrieving aid, a solar mobile phone charging case, a specialist golfing weather app and a buggy named after a type of insect.
If there is a gadget or piece of tech out that you would like us to review, then please get in touch! We’ll try are hardest to get the lowdown on the product and give you an honest and impartial review!
Products featured this week:
Mantys
The Mantys golf buggy is a brand new way of getting around the golf course.
Instead of the traditional buggy form factor, the Mantys foregoes the norm and takes an almost ‘cross-trainer’ form factor. Aimed at those who are looking for something to aide a round, the Mantys enables those less able to get about the course with relative ease.
Available: Now at www.lope-mobility.co.uk
SRP: £3499.00
Tee Caddy
“Can anyone see my tee?!” … Sound familiar?
In spite of golf tees being relatively inexpensive we all hate losing them! And like many golfers we sometimes claim to have a lucky tee or a favourite tee. We’ll will spend many minutes during a round searching for them…time that could be spent at the 19th! The Tee Caddy offers a unique tee retrieval system will ensure you never lose a tee again.
Imagine how much time could be saved in a fourball scenario!
Available: Now at www.freewebstore.org/Tee-Caddy
SRP: £8.99
Galvin Green // Gear Up app
To help golfers dress for the elements, Galvin Green makes use of interactive technology in the free Galvin Green // Gear Up app. In short, the app combines precise, five-day forecasts for thousands of golf courses worldwide with recommendations for attire based on expected temperature, wind speed and levels of precipitation (“Dress For The Weather”). The app even showcases the latest golf wear collection in action and educates golfers about their Multi-Layer Concept. You can also challenge your friends to a game of golf directly from your app too!
Available: Now at www.galvingreen.com and for iOS and Android
SRP: Free
EnerPlex Surfr Solar Battery Case
The EnerPlex Surfr can double the life of your typical phone battery. With the ability to recharge via conventional wall outlet or use solar in an emergency situation, this would be a great addition to a golfers bag.
With the ability to choose when you charge, you can power up now or save it for later.
Although a battery case, it is ultra-thin and adds practically no weight to your mobile phone!
And like most case the the Surfr Solar battery case will protect your phone from drop, dings, and bumps. Perfect for anyone who wants protection and the benefit of being able to keep their phone charged during a busy day!
With an integrated battery built into the case, stay charged up on the go, on late night excursions and to keep up with you friends on social media.
Available: Now at www.amazon.com
SRP: £59.30
