If you haven’t noticed what Voice Caddie has been putting out in the distance measuring department, it’s time to start paying attention. They have been on a roll lately with both rangefinders and GPS devices. In just a matter of weeks, they will start shipping their newest GPS, the T9. T9 represents the most ultra-premium GPS watch that we have ever seen from Voice Caddie.
Voice Caddie GPS watches continue to offer many valuable features that help justify that ultra-premium classification. As with most GPS watches on the market, golfers will see the expected information such as front/center/back distances to greens. But there is so much more information provided on those ever-important approach shots. We tend to think of slope readouts only being available on adequately equipped rangefinders, but sure enough, golfers can play with the adjusted distances based on elevation changes on the T9.
Course mapping is a big part of the T9 as the overhead hole layout view can provide yardages to hazards, bunkers, and other points of interest on the course. As golfers gather information for their approach shots, a green undulation view will show the various slopes in the green so that golfers have a better understanding of what lies ahead. This color-coded green view can be a game-changer for those who tend to play a bunch of new courses. When zooming in on the green, players can also manually alter the pin location to adjust their distance. Do note that not every course has these green undulation mapping available.
How often do you see your playing partner checking out his GPS watch while on the green? It’s not likely that this is a common occurrence. However, that could change with the T9 as it offers a Putt View mode that helps show golfers which direction the putt will break. It might not be as in-depth as the green-reading books on the PGA Tour, but it should be plenty good for amateur golfers.
One feature that has me pretty excited is the Practice Tempo Mode. On the T8, a player’s tempo was registered after each swing, from the driver down to the putter. It did offer feedback to the point where if the shot result wasn’t as expected, golfers could quickly look to see if their tempo was a factor. On the T9, there is a dedicated mode that allows you to dial in your tempo whenever and wherever you want, making it more helpful and convenient.
Last Summer, THP Forum members tested the Voice Caddie T8, and the overall thoughts on that device were positive. With the T9, we are not looking at a complete overhaul of features, but it feels like it is more refined. Anyone looking for a feature-rich GPS watch with no fees for course mapping and updates should take a look at what Voice Caddie has been able to produce.
The T9 is currently available for pre-order at www.voicecaddie.com.
The Details
Available: Pre-Order Now
Shipping: March 31, 2022
Price: $349.99
Colors: Black and Grey
