Below is a Christmas golf gift guide of some great electronic golf gadgets. Each item below features a link and photo. Click either the link or the photo to head to the original Hooked On Golf Blog product review.
Laser Rangefinder
A fairly new golf laser rangefinder is the killer Bushnell Tour Z6 “Jolt.” It electrocutes you when you 3-putt, as punishment. Well, not really but it should.
Bushnell Tour Z6 Laser Rangefinder with Pinseeker + Jolt
The Z6 Jolt is a solid laser for those of you like me who prefer exact yardages.
Golf GPS
Golf Buddy’s VS4 Mini Talking GPS is SO convenient. It is tiny and delivers precise GPS yardages to more than 30,000 built-in courses.
GolfBuddy VS4 Golf GPS
A voice automatically informs you when you’re on the next hole, and will give you yardages whenever the button is pressed.
Personal Launch Monitor
Practice and fitting clubs is greatly helped by the use of a launch monitor. But some launch monitors, as great as they are, cost more than a new car.
Swing Caddie SC100 Golf Launch Monitor
The Swing Caddie SC100 Personal Golf Launch Monitor gives the golfer some great data like ball speed, shot distance, swing speed, and smash factor.
Shot Tracking
Game Golf’s Digital Tracking System is up for the HOG product of the year awards.
This GPS based system tracks all of the golfer’s shots on any golf course. Once home, the golfer loads the data into the computer and can track each shot over a Google map, and see all sorts of great game-helping statistics.
Music
For those who like to have some music playing while practicing on the range, in the shower, or even…gulp… on the course, check out the Boom Swimmer Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker.
Boom Swimmer Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
Unit available at the Apple store. Please, no Kenny G.
This is a perfect book for me (no not a picture book). It is the kind of book I can grab and read a page or two and glom some mild entertainment from.
I played golf with a masseuse. She rubbed me the wrong way.
and…
I played golf with a midget. He had a great short game.
These are a couple of highlights from the golf joke book Two Golf Balls Rolled Into A Bar
Golf Joke Book
This is a fun book to have sitting around at the office, on the coffee table, or by the commode.
Suggested Jokes for Volume 2
“You know you’re a bad golfer when you need to re-grip your ball retriever.”
“A blind squirrel humps a broken military clock twice a day (obviously more to this story).”
“Golf is 90% mental. The other 10% is in your head.”
“I asked my caddie if I could hit through the tree saying ‘trees are 90% air.’ He said, ‘so is a screen door.'”
I’m a traditionalist when it comes to playing the game of golf and as such I have not been of the belief that music should be played on speakers during a round. I’ve played golf with a few who have done so in their golf carts and kept the volume down so as to not bother anyone else, and I suppose that’s fine. I’m trying to accept listening to music on the course in the “grow golf” perspective. So perhaps it is acceptable, so long as it does not ruin the experience of other golfers. With that said, please keep the barftastic Kenny G, Hootie and the Blowfish, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, and James Taylor the hell away from me.
On the golf bag: Boom Swimmer Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
If you want to play some metal or progressive rock, lets talk. Perhaps some Lamb of God, Meshuggah, Sevendust, Porcupine Tree, Tool…
The Boom Swimmer Bluetooth speaker is your ticket for listening to some fabulous metal on the course. It comes in a small and waterproof package but cranks up nicely, with some surprising bass response. Not enough to rattle my bowels loose like I prefer, but not bad given the size.
The Swimmer (as one might gather from the name) is waterproof. So if you’re golfing in the rain, the unit has no problems with that. Also, you can hang it in the shower (pic below) and listen to tunes while scrubbing behind your ears.
A little speed metal in the morning shower does the body and mind good!
Here are the basic features and highlights:
- 100% waterproof with an IPX7 rating
- Bluetooth wireless connectivity
- Durable shock-proof and dust-proof design
- Two-hour charge time for up to eight hours of playback at maximum volume, or 16 hours at half volume.
- Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery
Setup is very easy. A couple of button pushes on your iPhone, Android Phone, iPad, tablet, computer or any bluetooth device and you’re sending a signal to the unit. I even used the unit on Halloween to play scary sounds and music on my front porch. No wires. Great.
Conclusion
The Swimmer can be used in so many applications other than just golf. It would make a great Christmas gift!
Below are my top golf apparel Christmas golf gift suggestions. Each item below has a link and image which you can click for the full Hooked On Golf Blog review. I cover a golfer’s wardrobe from head to toe, including underwear. Enjoy!
Undies
Dunning Merino Wool Boxer Brief Base Layer
Dunning makes amazing merino wool sport underwear. Can undies shave strokes off your game? Why take the chance of not wearing these and never knowing?
Shorts
Tattoo Golf Shorts
Tattoo Golf shorts
Tattoo Golf makes a fantastic line of golf shorts. Very sharp, classy, and yes they do have skulls on them. Rock it.
Socks
kentwool tour golf socks
Kentwool makes the best golf socks on the planet. I just gave away about 25 pairs of cotton socks because I refuse to wear crappy cotton socks anymore after wearing Kentwools. Simply the best golf socks anywhere.
Golf Shoes
FootJoy DNA Golf Shoes
The new FootJoy DNA golf shoes are fantastic. These have been my gamer golf shoes for ALL of 2014, and they’re still going strong.
Sweater
Bobby Jones Baby Alpaca 1/4 Zip Sweater
I’m in love with my new Bobby Jones 1/4 Zip Baby Alpaca Sweater. The fur on this piece is so soft, does not itch, and it is stunningly attractive.
Bobby Jones himself would love to wear this piece.
Golf Polos
I’ve reviewed so many great polos by so many different manufacturers it was hard to pick just one. So here are three below.
Bobby Jones XH20 Aero Polo
Greg Norman ML75 Polo
Nike Golf Innovation Color Men’s Golf Polo
Outerwear
Sunice Tornado Bollon Jacket
Sunice makes some incredible outerwear, 100% waterproof but won’t compromise your comfort or golf swing. Check out the Tornado Bollon Jacket.
Belt
Mission Belt
I’ve been digging my all-red Mission Belt, especially when supporting my Utah Utes football and basketball. To make it even better, I put a Ute logo on the buckle.
Hat
Bridgestone Golf hat with Utes logo = beautiful!
Speaking of my Utes, Bridgestone Golf is now making Collegiate Team Logo hats. Winner.
This is one of my quicker review turnaround times. I haven’t had the Bobby Jones Baby Alpaca 1/4 Zip Sweater for more than a few weeks, but after wearing it nearly every day since the temperatures dropped, I’ve logged more than enough miles to post my review. I wanted to be sure to get this review done before Thanksgiving and all the hubbub with Black Friday later this week. This is without a doubt the nicest, most comfortable, best looking sweater I’ve ever worn. No comparison. If you’re shopping for a golf sweater for yourself or for the golfer on your Christmas list, your search ends here.
Bobby Jones Baby Alpaca 1/4 Zip Sweater
Highlights
- Retail Price: $225.00
- 100% Baby Alpaca
- 12 gauge cable rib detail
- Suede piping at front zip placket closure
- 1×1 rib at neck, cuff and bottom trims
- Super soft baby alpaca hand feel
Style
The cable rib pattern and charcoal color of this sweater exude style and class. The suede piping around the front zipper is very sharp. The fit, cut, and ribs on the trim are so sharp.
Bobby Jones Baby Alpaca 1/4 Zip Sweater
Comfort
The baby alpaca fur is so soft. I want an entire outfit, down to the undies, made from baby alpaca fur. I want my bed sheets and comforter made from baby alpaca fur. There is NO itching like one might expect from a wool sweater. The sweater is mega-soft and the fit is perfect.
Performance
This is not a super-heavy sweater. I’d recommend it for fall and spring. Very cold temperatures in the winter might be too much for this piece, unless wearing a jacket or outer layer.
The smooth fur and great fit of this piece do not bind, stretch, or restrict the golf swing. I can swing in full comfort.
Conclusion
No, the $225 price tag for this Bobby Jones Apparel piece is not cheap. Neither is a Mercedes.
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