Our Garmin Approach G80 review took place at Lightcliffe.
Garmin Approach G80 review: First impressions
On first impressions this is a really neat piece of kit, small enough to carry around easily to practise with, but with a high resolution screen for crisp, clear images of the course.
It also has a really sturdy case and bag clip to make sure it stays securely on your golf bag.
The charging time for this device was really quick. I simply plugged it in and after a few hours I was ready to head out to the course and do some testing…
Garmin Approach G80 review: The tech
The Garmin Approach G80 is a GPS unit providing you with maps and yardages for more than 41,000 golf courses which have been pre-loaded on to the device. It features a touch screen display allowing you to pick yardages from specific spots using the zoom functionality.
Undoubtably, the main feature in the Garmin Approach G80 is the new integrated radar. This allows golfers to track data parameters relating to their golf swing and the golf ball. The new radar provides launch monitor technology and features four practice and game modes to help you work on improving your shot consistency.
The warm-up mode allows players to track their club head speed, ball speed, smash factor, swing tempo and yardage providing players with instant feedback on their game. Simply place the device down next to the golf ball and start hitting shots, all the data will be displayed on the screen after each shot.
There is an additional tempo training mode allowing you to practise, and find out, which backswing and downswing timings are best for your game. It offers custom modes for players to use relative to their clubhead speed.
The device also overs the ability to play virtual rounds of golf. More than 41,000 golf courses from around the world are pre-loaded onto the device allowing you to play the courses from your local driving range or practice net.
