Our SkyCaddie SX400 review took place at Formby Ladies and Huddersfield. So how did I find it?
SkyCaddie SX400 review: First impressions
As soon as this product arrived in the post I was really excited to get out and do some testing. The big story here is the new more compact size of the device and I have to say SkyCaddie have done a great job – it really is a perfectly sized hand-held device.
Having not used a SkyCaddie before, the first thing I instantly noticed was just how vibrant the screen is. It’s just like looking at your smartphone.
SkyCaddie SX400 review: The technology
The SX400 offers the same powerful features we saw in the successful SX500 but in a more compact package.
The main visual is from a four-inch HD touchscreen. As well as the traditional measurements to the front, middle and back of greens you can also input the day’s pin positions (if you have them) for the most accurate yardages.
It’s not just distances to the green and hazards you can view – there are dozens of geo-referenced targets per hole.
The device connects directly to wifi allowing you to download or update any courses you are playing – although there are already 35,000 pre-loaded onto the device.
There is also the added benefit of being able to use the device as a digital scorecard as well as being able to track key stats such as fairways hit and total putts.
SkyCaddie SX400 review: NCG verdict
This was my first time using a SkyCaddie GPS and it definitely didn’t disappoint. First off, the visuals are excellent. The screen is easy to see in all lighting conditions but also the graphics and yardages are really clear to understand.
You may think such high-quality visuals and brightness would affect battery life but I could easily get 36 holes out of this in a day with plenty of juice left in the tank.
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