Improve Your Golf Game with the Swing Caddie SC300i Portable Launch Monitor

James A. BollengierJames A. Bollengier: So far, I've used the SC300i twice at the range and, for the most part, it has provided me with the data that I wanted as a new senior golfer. To my dismay though, is the fact that this device does not track Launch Direction and therefore, it does not display on the SwingCaddie App. Currently, I'm manually documenting my Launch Direction with a pen and paper on a clipboard. Conversely, I enjoy collecting the distance metrics for every club that I use.

As I understand it, the SC4 does provide the Launch Direction feature. Unfortunately for me, I didn't realize that before I purchased the SC300i several weeks ago. It would be nice if Voicecaddie/Swingcaddie could update the SC330i firmware to add this feature. Launch Direction apparently is already incorporated in the Swingcaddie App because there is a graphic that displays blank, launch direction.

The App is not rated highly by customers/users because there is no detailed, User Manual that provides any guidance on usage, processes, data downloads in csv format, or a glossary for acronyms. This is especially important when it comes to deleting data. I learned this the hard way when I inadvertently deleted ALL my club...

United States on Oct 07, 2023

Richard Yoshimura: If you're looking for a great launch monitor but don't want to spend thousands on a Trackman etc. this is definitely the way to go.

This is actually my second launch monitor, I also have a regular Mevo ($500 model) and what I've found is that the readings are similar for both. The difference though is the Swing Caddie has a display so you don't have to download the app and can literally just turn it on and plop it down and start hitting which is nice.

If I had to compare the two, I would give a slight edge to the Swing Caddie over the Mevo, basically just because of the built in display. The Mevo doesn't have a display, so you always have to use an App on your phone and look at your phone after every shot if you want the data. With the Swing Caddie I can just hit a shot and look back at the unit to see the numbers.

Also the Swing Caddie gives you both Carry and Total Distance readings, whereas the basic Mevo only gives you the Carry yardage. So if that matters to you then that's something to consider as well.

Note that if you're using this at the driving range (or really any launch monitor), your readings are going to be only as good as the balls at the...

United States on Apr 19, 2023

Richard Douglas: I've been a gadget guy during my 30 years of golf. (The best: the now-discontinued Suunto G6 watch.) But I've been slow to adopt a launch monitor...until now. I saw one (not the SC300i--the SC200) on the range, asked the guy a few questions, then took the plunge. I decided on the latest technology, so I went with the 300i. I also got the bundle; more on that, too.

I wanted something easy to use. Boy, is this easy! Power it up, use the remote to set the club you're using, adjust loft angle--if your lofts aren't the same as the device's default lofts--and go! The device captures almost every shot with almost every club, but misses a lot with the driver. Keep the device about 5 feet behind the ball and, if you're on a mat, keep it mat-level. (Setting it on the case is the second-best reason for getting the case.)

Change clubs by selecting the desired club using the remote. It's quick and easy. The display is huge and easy to see, providing valuable information like distance, smash factor, apex, launch angle, swing speed, etc. You can set it for either carry or total distance (and toggle between them to see each figure for any individual shot or between shots). Finally,...

United States on Nov 28, 2021