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September 2018 www.insidegolf.com.au Tech Toys 58 Today, nearly every shot in golf has an associated statistic; and for golfers who truly want to improve their game, these statistics are becoming an invaluable part of playing better. So it’s no wonder why systems like Cobra Connect, Powered by Arccos are becoming so popular. The system comprises a set of 14 lightweight sensors which are positioned into grips at the butt-end of any golf club. If you purchase a new set of Cobra clubs, then your new set will automatically have the full system of sensors pre-built into the grips. For any other brand (it’s compatible with any standard set of clubs), you simply screw in the sensors yourself, which takes only a few seconds for each club. Once the sensors are installed, you download the free Arccos 360 app onto your smartphone, and then “pair” the sensor of each club with the app. Once all 14 clubs are paired into the app, you then choose the course that you are playing (from the app’s extensive database), and then pop your phone into your front pocket. You then play your round of golf and let the app and the sensors collect all the data. The app uses your phone’s GPS and microphone to capture data for every shot you take. It is so smart, that it can tell the difference between practice swings and the real thing. It measures drives, approaches, pitches and even putts, and then records the data into the in-built scorecard. Following your round, you can then look back at every shot you took, as well as a detailed statistical breakdown for the round...Fairways hit (and percentages missed left, right, etc), Greens in regulation (with percentages of missed left, right, long, etc), putts, distances for each club, chipping percentages, sand percentages, longest drives and more. But more importantly, the system begins building a profile of your game, and noting “Smart distances” for each club in your bag. This is a critical stat that can make a huge difference to your game, as it tells you how far you TRULY hit each club in your bag. The system can also act like tour-level caddie, giving you full distance to any point on the hole, and then tell you an optimal strategy to play the hole, or even a preferred club to hit for each shot (based on your historical data). It can also take into consideration things like weather, elevation, etc. More: www.cobragolf.com.au/cobraconnect Cobra Connect, Powered by Arccos iCaddy Apps iCaddy Apps specialise in mobile applications (Apps) for golf clubs, resorts & individual club professionals. The products and services on offer help the industry benefit from the mobile marketing boom, and keep pace with technological change and and contemporary customer engagement methods. Apps developed by the iCaddy team are fully customised to suit each club’s marketing profile and operational requirements. Features include GPS yardage, hole maps, course map, score card, booking form, Push Notifications, social media links, video flyovers & much more. iCaddy’s cost-effective App solutions not only enhance the playing experience, but also generate new revenue streams by facilitating access to the club’s amenities (drinks cart / pro shop / club house / restaurant etc.), or via optional in-App advertising / sponsorship arrangements. In addition to the custom App-development services available, the iCaddy Apps website also provides a breakthrough self-build option for clubs that wish to develop their own App online, at their own pace. Their latest offering (iCaddy Club Pro) has been specifically developed to increase customer interaction with pro instructional services in the digital age. Features include video tutorials, noticeboard, bio page and a loyalty page to attract repeat business. The content, design, images, features and navigation settings within all Apps developed on the iCaddy platform are fully customisable to ensure each App is truly bespoke for each club or Pro. RRP: Custom Built Apps from just $650 Self-Build Subscriptions from $38 per month. iCaddy Apps 1300 304 224 www.icaddyapps.com info@icaddyapps.com Callaway 300 PRO LASER RANGEFINDER The Callaway 300 Pro Laser Rangefinder delivers ALL the distance measurement features golfers need. Now with Slope Technology (can be turned off to conform to USGA rules), elevation changes are accounted for, ensuring truly accurate distance measurements. Whether you’re trying to carry that fairway bunker, or firing at the flagstick of an elevated green, you’ll know the true distance for any shot on the course. With new Birdie technology, the 300 Pro will chirp when laser has locked onto the pin. RRP: $399 Distributed by Golf Imports 03 5277 3977