Saturday, April 11, 2015

It is time to gear up for the Masters

We have another tech showcase and this time around the these of the products is the prestigious Masters golf tournament. We have picked a handful of items to show off geared toward the golfer, both indoors and out. With that said, lets get to the goodies.

First up is the Optishot Golf 2 brought to us by, you guessed it, Optishot. This is something I have been dying to get my hands on as I live in Arizona and it is getting to the time of year where it will soon be too hot to get outside and golf.

· Works with every club in your bag, requires no elaborate set-up and is compatible with Windows and Mac
· Sixteen precisely-tuned, high-speed 48MHz infrared sensors, each calibrated to track your favorite clubs, before, during and after contact
· Play Modethe user selects from an exclusive course library which displays realistic 3D images of popular world-class golf courses with multiple camera views
· Practice Mode: the OptiShot PinPoint will track and record progress
· OptiShot Live feature allows users to play 18 holes against other golfers from down the street or across the globe without ever leaving their home

Available at: Optishot Golf
Price:
 $ 499.99
 
We have another sensor based product but this one transmits to your iOS or android device while on the links. The device is the Zepp 3d Multi-Sport Motion Sensor. We had previously reviewed Zepp’s first entry and this appears to have come a long ways.

· Users can review and replay their swing in 360 degrees and see their swing in HD Video
· Compare your swings to pro athletes including Mike Trout, David Ortiz, Hunter Pence, Jennie Finch, Keegan Bradley and more
· 3D motion sensor easily attaches to any bat, club, or racket using innovative sport-specific mounts
· Users can review and replay their swing in 360 degrees and see their swing in HD Video
· Compare your swings to pro athletes including Mike Trout, David Ortiz, Hunter Pence, Jennie Finch, Keegan Bradley and more
· 3D motion sensor easily attaches to any bat, club, or racket using innovative sport-specific mounts

Available at: Apple, Verizon, Best Buy
Price: $ 149.99
 
While this last item may not be tech, but is quintessential when it comes to getting out and playing golf. Footwear, and what name comes to mind in regards to golf wear and accessories, Ogio. The name that no one seems to know how to pronounce is showing off four show collections.

· Race, City Spiked, City Turf and Sport shoe collections each have unique design elements dependent on each golfers needs
· Synkfit insole delivers an internal stabilizing system that minimizes the movement of your foot inside the shoe, maximizing transfer of energy to the golf ball
· Clymate Control feature offers one way ventilation system that allows heat to escape from the shoe and prevent one’s foot from overheating
· Race shoe for support and traction, City Turf shoe for a dressy look to be worn all day, City Spiked shoe for stylish ground control, and Sport shoe for the ultimate in stability
· Available in Black, White, Gray, Green and Red


Available at: OGIO.com
Price:
 
$105-$180