The Bushnell Phantom 2 has a lot to live up to from its immensely popular predecessor. So what’s new? I sent my colleague Steve Carroll to find out. We’ll hear from Steve later, but first…
Bushnell Phantom 2 review: First impressions
The Phantom GPS has always been about its simplicity and compactness and this new version is no different.
The Phantom 2 has a slightly bigger footprint than the original, but the nuts and bolts in terms of providing you with the critical distance information you need out on the course remain the same.
Again, there are a number of bold colour offerings, including a cool camo print number.
Bushnell Phantom 2 review: The technology
As with the original Phantom the main screen clearly displays distances to the front, centre and back of the green to which you are playing.
This is available for 38,000 pre-loaded golf courses with auto course recognition and auto hole advance.
But the best bit is the dynamic green mapping which shows you the shape of the green, and the touchscreen element allows you to move the pin placement.
You can also see distances to up to six hazards per hole and can track how far your shots travel.
The new bite magnetic cradle allows this to clip to your bag or belt or even onto your golf buggy.
Another great thing about the new Phantom 2 is the free Bushnell GPS app you get with your purchase. The app provides fantastic graphics and technology to help enhance your round of golf.
On your phone you’ll see graphics of the hole as well as all the on-course measurements. A really cool added feature is the ability to see course flyovers, which is especially helpful when playing a course for the first time.
Bushnell Phantom 2 review: NCG verdict
Here’s Steve…
