I have to admit, I was skeptical when I found out I was being sent some golf-specific GPS earbuds, but I was determined to head into my testing with an open mind so let’s see if the TecTecTec Team8E Golf GPS earbuds can rival some of the best golf GPS devices on the market.
The first thing that caught my attention was the multi-functional element on offer. Not only do you get a golf GPS, but you also get a fully functioning wireless earbud, and when you consider the price of these two items separately, the $129 that TecTecTec is asking for seems like incredible value. That is if they function well, however.
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I’m pleased to report that they do. To start with, the packaging and branding are very premium-looking and the box is laid out nicely. No frills, just a nice, robust-feeling storage and charging case, a charging lead, and the instruction manual. Everything you require and nothing more. Nice start.
The setup process is pretty simple. You just need to download the app, sign up for an account, and pair your phone with the earbuds via Bluetooth. Once you’ve picked your audio source, you’re all set to listen to whatever you want. The audio isn’t as crystal clear as you might experience on say Apple Airpods, but it is certainly above average in my opinion.
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In terms of the golf side, the set-up is equally as straightforward. Just open the TecTecTec App and hit the ‘Quick Play’ button. A menu of nearby golf courses will appear to select from. Once you’ve found your course, you can then pick your tees for the round and the app will take you straight to hole 1. The app screen shows you front, middle, and back yardages, but we aren’t here to talk about the app, are we? We want to know how the earbuds work…
Well, essentially, if you tap your right earbud once, you will hear the yardages to the green (you can preset whether you want front, middle, back, or all of the above in the app), and if you tap twice, you will get the distance to the nearest hazard. It will also detail what type of hazard it is and where it is situated on the hole.
A feature that I really liked was the shot measurement option. Here, you just press and hold your right earbud, and once you receive the instruction, you can walk to your ball, tap again on your right earbud and you will receive an exact yardage of your last shot. This is really handy for getting a feel for your yardages or even just boasting to your friends about how…
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