The RadarGolf System
July 31, 2006 – 9:53 am | by GolfdirtSOURCE: RadarGolf, Inc.
GIST: Never lose a golf ball again! Well, never say never, but this product uses high tech to minimize ball search time. It’s a handheld electronic device that uses the company’s radio frequency technology to help you work your way to your ball’s location, with lights and beeps that get stronger as you get closer. You do have to use its proprietary but USGA-conforming RadarGolfBalls with embedded microchip transmitters.
MY TAKE: With my eyesight, I need this, especially if I want to play alone. But I haven’t jumped on the bandwagon yet; steep cost — $350 for the set, which includes the device, a dozen balls, and accessories.
A dozen replacement balls is $40 — not too painful, considering that a dozen Titleist Pro V1’s are about $5 more — but still, at $3+ a pop, darned if I’m going to hit RadarGolfBalls over water. Then again, maybe the cost will force me to play more intelligently. Hmmm… [GO]
