At Golf Monthly, we test an extraordinary amount of golf equipment in order to make the best purchasing recommendations to you, the reader, and there is a definite scale to the innovation of these products.
Some offer only a minor refinement to models that have performed well in the past, but sometimes we are stopped in our tracks by something a little more radical that genuinely moves the needle in its category, or invents a whole new category altogether!
1. All-in-one launch monitor and simulator
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It’s not often that genuinely game-changing products come along, but that was certainly the case when Garmin unveiled its Approach R50. This was the first all-in-one launch monitor and simulator – no need for external software or clumsy cables, everything you needed was there in one place.
Brought to life through the 10-inch full color touch screen, you can practice your swing indoors or outdoors on a range, assessing the 15 club and ball data points as you go. You can then put your swing to the test on the simulated courses.
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Not only does this product make your practice time more fun and useful, but the accuracy of the data ensures you’re getting the feedback you need. Tipping the scales at 4kg, it’s a sizeable unit, but the robust carry case with shoulder strap makes it portable. Overall, this is a seriously innovative, ground-breaking product that really stood out to us in 2025.
2. Portrait Electric Cart GPS Screens
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Prior to testing the PowaKaddy RX12 GPS, I’d only ever tested built-in GPS screens on trolleys that were oriented landscape. They were brilliant. I loved the convenience of having the GPS right by you and visible at all times, while the full hole mapping on most devices gave me all I needed to know.
I thought the innovation may have stopped here, until a straightforward yet effective change came into place on PowaKaddy’s GPS trolleys this year – a portrait screen. I know it doesn’t sound that groundbreaking on paper, but the larger, portrait screen improved the experience even more than I thought.
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