Cheap v Expensive Golf Watch Test
Watch Joel Tadman put both of these golf GPS watches through their paces on the golf course
The popularity of smartwatches and GPS watches has risen over the last 10 years, with athletes around the world utilizing the performance-enhancing features and data these watches can deliver. Golf has been one of the sports that has benefitted the most from GPS watches and thanks to advances in technology, players are able to use these wearable devices to shave a lot of shots off their round through better club selections and strategic decisions.
Some of the features on the best golf watches (opens in new tab) will not only tell you distances to the front, middle and back of the green but will help you decide which club you should play, how far you’re hitting each shot and even help you analyze your game after your round. For that reason, a GPS watch can be one of the best game-improvement gadgets a golfer can buy. But while there are some very pricey offerings on the market, GPS watches don’t have to be an expensive purchase. In this comparison, Joel Tadman puts the entry level Bushnell iON Edge GPS watch (opens in new tab) and the super premium TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Golf Edition watch (opens in new tab) to the test to outline what the key differences are between the two and find out if extra investment is justified.
Price
In terms of price there is a pretty hefty price gap between these two watches. The iON Edge comes in at around $120, making it one of the best value golf watches (opens in new tab) on the market. Conversely, the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Golf Edition watch is one of the most feature-packed watches around. But it will set you back a pretty penny, costing a whopping $2,650, which is approximately 22-times more expensive than the Bushnell. But which is better for your needs as a golfer?
Bushnell iON Edge GPS watch
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Ease Of Use
Testing both out side-by-side during a round at Burghley Park Golf Club in Lincolnshire, we were able to see the main differences between…
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