Voice Caddie Swing Caddie SC300 Portable Golf Launch Monitor (2019)

Product Information

My favorite way to work with any launch monitor is to dial in my wedge distances from 50-100 yards. If this were the only kind of practice you did with the SC300, it would pay huge dividends in your game. My advice is to work on specific yardages to get the feel of each of them and then test yourself by randomly selecting yardage to hit towards. Now let’s turn to what’s new about the SC300i. As I mentioned earlier, the ability to report spin numbers is new. Again, you need to use the app to get these numbers – the display of the SC300 and SC300i are identical – but it’s a substantial addition. One of the best perks about this device is that within the app, you can customize your data to display with each swing. Thanks to its 2D overlay, you can easily see your smash factor, distance, swing speed, launch angle and more. It’s a nice perk to get to see your data with your swing, so you can save your best videos and watch them again later. Upgraded Version: Mevo+

Another huge perk to using the app is that it will store data inside as well as the app so you can access swing data from either location. The app also allows you to draw overlaying lines on your videos, so it’s easier to review in slow motion. The only caveat was that I was using premium range balls that were brand new. Range ball quality can vary greatly, which I explore in this article - so golfers should be aware that practice balls might not be entirely accurate. How I Would Use It Update: The SC300 has been discontinued and replaced by the Swing Caddie SC300i, you can read our full review here. What Does the SC300 Measure? In fact, I would argue this ineffective practice happens to golfers more than we would care to admit. And it’s arguably one of the most (if not the most frustrating) feelings for a player who wants to get better. And if you prefer, you can use the voice output for distance as well. The SC300 also has a voice output of distance and remote control that provides the highest levels of user convenience. This is a big perk over the SC200 model.The fact it is the same company, but using different names (with two different apps) is a bit confusing. If you’re a weekend golferwho doesn’t practice much, it’s probably not worth it. Go spend your money on some lessons and I think you’ll be better off. The Swing Caddie uses Doppler radar technology to measure club head speed, ball speed, smash factor, launch angle and more swing data. To position the device, place the ball and the SC300 on the same level, roughly five feet behind your golf ball. Then, hit shots, analyze the data, and adjust your golf swing as needed. Does swing Caddie SC300 work without a ball?

You must use the app to sync it with your device to get all the valuable data like clubhead speed, total distance, spin data, etc. The one positive about not having a screen is that you don’t have to worry about the bright sunlight and worrying about seeing your swing data. The primary difference between the SC300i and its little brother the SC200 is the fact you can pair it to a mobile app – and this is a great feature.

Introduction

The SC300i is geared more towards the casual golfer, who is looking to make their practice sessions more fun, and don’t need their numbers to be pinpoint accurate. Overall, I found the SC300 to be very accurate in the carry distance/ball speed department (similar to the SC200). The newer metrics were less accurate, but I still believe the launch angle was close enough that you could get some valuable data. Based on what I saw on apex height, I could not say this was a reliable metric. I am going to try the SC300 outdoors to see if there are any meaningful changes in apex height and update the review when the weather warms up.