Exact Position
The Sonocaddie will show your exact location on the course as you progress through a hole. You will know exactly how far you are from the hole, which can help you with proper club selection as well as helping you determine how hard you need to strike the ball. You will also be able to see how far you can hit the ball with each club.
Specifications
The Sonocaddie V300 comes with a rechargeable battery that will hold a charge for up to 15 hours, so you won't have to worry about losing power during a round. It has the capability of storing maps of up to 30 of your favorite golf courses as well as 100 scorecards. It weighs just under five ounces and measures 4.3 in. by 2.3 in. by 1.1 in.
Analysis and Improvement
The unit can be a vital tool for improving your golf game. At the end of the round you will have the capability of analyzing your play shot-by-shot, which will help you discover areas of your game that might need more work. The next time you play that course, you will be more prepared, which can help lower your score.
Drawback
One drawback associated with the Sonocaddie is its occasional map inaccuracy, in some cases being off by as much as 20 yards. This can be remedied if the user wishes to take the time to re-map to fix the inaccuracies. The unit includes a feature that tells you how accurate its readings are based on the amount of satellite signals available at a given time.
Price
As of 2009, the Sonocaddie V300 retails for $399.00. In addition, there is a one-time membership fee of $29.95 for access to the United States course database and $49.95 for unlimited worldwide course access. As an option, you can choose courses individually at a price of $5.00 each.
About The Author
Chris Joseph is a freelance writer residing in Pennsylvania. He has written hundreds of articles for newspapers and the Internet on a variety of topics, including several on golf for GolfLink.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from York College of Pennsylvania.
