GPS or Laser

[jens]

Trying to decide which one to go with. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

[fourlights]

Here is an article I found on this topic...

http://thesandtrap.com/b/trap_five/g..._sense_for_you

I prefer laser, because I think it's more accurate IMO.

[Chambokl]

I love my GPS (SkyCaddie) and wouldn't go with anything else... but it is a personal choice!

[1800Duffers]

I had the same dilemma and decided on a GPS (Callaway Upro Go). Majority of the better lasers are more expensive and I got a good deal on the GPS. I wanted a device to assist me in judging distance at a low cost. My golfing partners are always asking for the yardages, at a price!!!!

[jvincent]

I've used both, and prefer the laser.

Pros: More accurate, travels anywhere, don't have to worry about clouds, etc.
Cons: Not as good at showing overviews of holes, distances on blind shots.

[Sunny D]

Trying to decide which one to go with. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

Used a laser for a couple of years now can't imagine playing without it. Played with a guy who was using GPS last year and he kept asking me to verify his yardages. It was generally within about 5 yards of mine but we had one funny one where the GPS was telling him 45 yards and it was closer to 45 feet. Never had the laser do that.....

[Sakuraba]

Trying to decide which one to go with. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

I've had a bushnell laser, and a skycaddie sg 2.5.
I love my skycaddie. I've checked it a few times side by side with a laser, and its always within a yard. It also keeps track of my score very easily, and a bunch of other customizable stats if I wish.
I really like the clubSG where I can review my scores and the scores of friends and fellow competitors (same course same day feature).
I like it so much I am considering the upgrade to the SGX.

[jeffc]

Laser for me, I use it mostly for approach shots and Par 3's when I need to know the distance to the pin and I like having an exact number in my head. I don't use it much other than that, except when playing a new course and need to know distances to hazards, etc.

My fear with a GPS is not having the course downloaded when I go there and being "naked". I think the uPro addresses this in its simplest form as there is no subscription.

[wagolfpro]

Really depends on what you want out of the unit: if it's yardage, I prefer the laser. If you want any of the other features, a gps has the upper hand. A good overview, and the ability to move the target marker to get exact distance to reach and carry obstacles is very nice, as well as the programs for tracking stats. I still believe the SkyCaddie is the most dependable, accurate gps. They are still the only guys who measure every course on site.

[jens]

I think I will go with the laser.

[KDMcC]

The laser is a good choice (both have their pluses and minuses). Just be sure you treat the laser gently (as suggested in the link to this Golf Digest article).

http://www.golfdigest.com/magazine/2...avid-owen-tech

As they suggest, treat it like the precision device it is (just like you'd treat a camera) and it should last you a good long time. If it gets banged around the laser can lose its alignment and you won't be able to range targets much beyond about 100 yards.

[70's]

I have played with both and for accuracy it is the laser. GPS will speed up the game but accuracy goes to the laser.