CAN THIS SMART CADDIE FIX MY GAME? ARCCOS Unboxing, Setup & First Impressions

[@windyrun7979]

Great video. Thanks for posting. I just got the system and used it for one round and can confirm for me anyway it tracked shots very well. I also almost forgot to bring the Link Pro but did bring it :). Note: the instructions say to properly setup for even the shortest puts and hit them to enable the system to better identify when puts are taken.

[@ForetoFourGolf]

been using it for about 8 months and honestly, I could't do without it now. The insights are incredible, and while it is not the cheapest option, if you are serious about improving it's great value. I have't got the link, yet, but then the major reason is i don't mind having my phone in my pocket anyway. I can use the apple watch but it drains the battery haaaard and if the round is a slow one your apple watch will be dead before you finish. Great review mate, we will see those stats tumbling soon!

[@LetsPlayThru]

That's awesome David. What has been the most shocking stat for you?

[@ForetoFourGolf]

@@LetsPlayThru approach...stood out like a sore thumb although short game was poor as well. That’s what really prompted me to get new irons, and double down the work on the short game. Since then they have improved, now my putting is letting me down, probably because I’m now hitting more greens that is being highlighted. So I bought a putting mat and a putt out so I can work on that at home, since I lack the drive to go to a course to just work on putting. Overall it’s just made me aware of where I need to focus, and that changes all the time!

[@LetsPlayThru]

It’s always a work in progress isn’t it? So nice that we’ve got the data rather than guesswork now tho.

[@aaronbrooks5558]

I just learned that I can get the sensors for free since my F8 has the sensor already in it. I just ordered mine and can’t wait to get them this weekend! Thanks for a great review!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Awesome, hope you enjoy the system and stats!

[@thewadsquad]

Another great and informative golf video!

[@LetsPlayThru]

thank you!

[@peterclark8387]

Great review, very honest and informative. As the sensors are screwed into the grip of each club and then the clubs are out into the golf bag grip down, is there a chance the sensors could get damaged ? Secondly as you sometimes for example an 8 iron close to the green to chip and run, won't this effect the distance hit for that club ?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Great questions. I have now use them for about two months and I have not seen any damage. They seem to be pretty robust. Ask for the chip shots or any other non-standard shots, the AI is extremely intelligent and seems to not take those types of shots into account for overall averages.

[@wackswax8423]

I had it when it first became compatible with the I watch. Hated the idea of keeping phone in pocket. Then I pre ordered the hip clip, but it’s release was delayed for over a year it seemed. I thought it was a great concept, but just not dependable enough. Golf is hard enough as it is. It missed shots on the reg or would get confused if I brought two clubs when chipping. Would also sometimes miss when putts happened. So you’re thinking about it. Then you’ll think it didn’t work and change something but then it did actually record the shot lol. Maybe now a few years later they have it more dialed in...would also be nice if they could get something going with golf pride. Such a great concept. The stat tracking & smart caddie distances were awesome. Def not knocking it, but it def had some bugs back in 2018. Ps- it only has the distances perfect if you’ve set the tee and the pin perfect as well. And if you spray one onto another hole it will think ur playing a new hole and give you an eagle on the par four u were on. Worth noting that there’s a couple asses that work in cs at arccos. Giving that robotic answer to every question as if the product works flawlessly. Sorry you hate your job I guess, but I’m not the one who crapped in your cornflakes. After two years away from this product... being on the fence over whether I should get it again. I’m gonna keep my $. Customer service matters. Treat people well.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Good to know. It seems many of them have been resolved thankfully. Just played my first round with the link and i can report that it worked flawlessly.

[@wackswax8423]

@@LetsPlayThru I’ve been considering reinvesting in arccos setup thats built into the grips as they are more lowpro as such. Thanks for the vids ! I got a TM sim2 max just days after watching ur vid about said club.

[@LetsPlayThru]

@@wackswax8423 nice, big congrats! Hope it serves you well

[@navyashin1]

I have set routine couple of practice swings before actual shot, does it interfere with tracking the shots. I mean how does it know if it’s practice swing or actual shot ??

[@GolfFunatics]

Very cool! Havent heard of this before but seems great for improving

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yes I’m really looking forward to tracking everything this season

[@James_Vaughn]

Good review. I have these on my cobra irons and driver. I haven't used them yet because I need to get the extra sensors to complete the set. I like the idea of keeping stats. I imagine the average shot feature would take quite a few rounds to be useful for club selection, since it keeps in tops/chunks and the like, which are not useful numbers when it comes to club selection. imho I'm also looking forward to seeing how it fares with the range of conditions I play in. I mean, I play in temps that can range from 30-90 degrees during our short Wisconsin golf season.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Something I learned, that might be useful to you... If you purchase a subscription they will send you the rest of the sensors free of charge

[@James_Vaughn]

@@LetsPlayThru Thanks, I'll look into that.

[@thomasgrimston9814]

I'm curious to know if you continued to use this after your review, I just ordered it today myself and interested to hear some longer term use thoughts on it.

[@davezalinko1354]

I got the Arcos with my new Ping G425s. Haven’t actually got them yet as they were fitted for me and ordered. Great video! Will give me what I need to set them up. One thing you said that caught my eye. You mentioned the ball you use, wondering if you could do ball tests? You’ve tested pretty much all drivers and irons. Would be nice to see some data on the different balls for distance, spin rate, feel, etc. Just a suggestion. I’ve been using the Kirkland brand similar to Titleist Pro V. Also use the Calloway chrome soft. Kirklands are nice and cheap, and from I see are just as good as the Pro V.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Thanks Dave. Will def be doing some ball videos coming up soon. Kirklands are solid, especially the top end model of Kirkland. I'm an OnCore fan myself. Did you ever see this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nquxeIOKppJjfc0

[@LetsPlayThru]

Here are the official LPT balls btw: www.oncoregolf.com/products/elixr-letsplay-edition/

[@matts.689]

Thinking of getting these. When attached to end of club, did they add some weight which might throw off the balance?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Nice. No worries, nothing noticeable at all.

[@kenyonnassar2134]

Here we goooooo!!!! This is my goto guy!

[@lindamaynard4275]

Is the collected info transferable to a desktop / laptop computer ?

[@stevejaramillo1792]

I have the Garmin s62 would you recommend me to get the Arccos too? What different things does it offer?

[@LetsPlayThru]

If you have the S62 I honestly don’t think it’s necessary. Strokes gained data on Arccos is great. Both amazing, but you only need one or the other.

[@edmc4315]

Nice video I think a couple of the irons I will be testing have it installed. One request if you could get the Mizuno JPX 921 Hot Metal irons to test I would like to see that. Enjoy your reviews on all the equipment that you do.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Thanks and I will try to get those tested

[@G2niverse]

Ok I'm sold. Greetings from Frederick, MD

[@LetsPlayThru]

Used to have friends in Frederick back in the day. Nice part of the world

[@G2niverse]

@@LetsPlayThru been trying to break 80 this year, hopefully this is the data I need to do it.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Awesome goal. Wish you luck on it. It’s definitely given me some insights that I was in the dark about. It also makes me concentrate more on every shot because I want to increase my stats.

[@kilabytez]

love the review! would you rather use these or the garmin watch with the ct10 sensors?

[@usvcrescuecrew9563]

Would you go with the arccos eco system or Garmin? I own the Z82 and S70. My friend who isn't as good as I am thinks the Arccos is a better platform. Which total system do you prefer

[@LetsPlayThru]

@@usvcrescuecrew9563 I personally like the Garmin system better, but there is no doubt that the Arccos stats are deeper

[@philbarousse7258]

Is the data and analytics provided by Arccoss similar to that provided by the Garmin S60 watch? The product looks great but I don't want to duplicate. Is one better than the other in that catagory?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Arccos is a bit more thorough in the data & analytics provided, but if you have the Garmin already I don’t think you need to have both. Garmin just added the strokes gained feature, and they are continually improving their software.

[@turner7051]

Looks pretty good in my opinion for what it is.

[@robertsalazar5874]

How are you able to have the line that follows your golf ball when you hit your driver? Is it an app that you had to pay for to show the direction and the height?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Shot Tacer app

[@DoubleBogeyBass]

Man that's awesome, I like all the info it provides. Would like to have this system, might have to look into it. Man too bad that ball that Wade hit didn't go in! Great shot to hit the pin though!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Soooo close!

[@GregKortmanGolf]

As far as the extra shots from your round: often, if you take a wedge and putter out of the bag and clank them around, it might add a shot. If you keep the sensors down, they won’t activate and record those clanks as shots.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Good call Greg, that was probably it. I think I also hit back some gimme putts to playing partners and that might account for it too.

[@Captainelduke]

Great review of the Arccos Smart Caddie system.

[@kingtaco1472]

Make a playlist with these stats updated and further reviews. Also with the caddie link you walk up to the pin location and hold the button for 2 secs to mark the flag location prior to putting. You don't need your phone to set the pin location. More videos please.

[@petegalindez9961]

Excellent review! One question. You mentioned that you had to use your phone instead of the clip and that that was probably a good thing because it was more accurate? What did you mean by that? I’m guessing you were referring to the fact that with your phone you would be able to move the flag to the proper spot, and not about the accuracy of the driver and irons into the green? No?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Thanks. Made this video a little while back so I don’t remember exactly why I said that. But to answer the question, it’s just as accurate with clip as with the phone. So whatever you prefer. I like the clip so it’s not in my pocket.

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

Alright Gabe it's been a while now are these worth dropping the cash for or should I just keep referencing my rapsoto stats on average distances?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Honestly I like them because the app gives you such great data on what you need to work on for your game

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

@@LetsPlayThru so I think we are pretty similar in our game and schedule in playing (about 8 handicap and play 2-4 times a week) is this something you use every time you go out? Or just sometimes? Sorry for the constant questions lately I really like your presentation style and can relate to your content.

[@okimike5963]

Looking forward to the on-course caddie review. Wait a month!?!? Pretty sure this is a good excuse/justification for getting 5 rounds in over the next week!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Haha, fair point! I will try my best but the weather here in Tampa is not cooperating the last couple of days 😂

[@michaelmugo8638]

Does it register practice shots too?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Not that I’ve found

[@danmohan1981]

You said that you would do a follow-up in a month... nothing yet. I'd love to know how you're getting along with arccos now that you've had it a while. Thanks!

[@LetsPlayThru]

You're right, I owe you guys a follow up. It's actually what I'm shooting tomorrow so it will be Sunday's video (barring rain).

[@joeosborn9988]

Which one of these would you recommend to be best to improve, 1. Driver and 3 wood fitting 2. Mevo + 3. Arcoss

[@LetsPlayThru]

All of the above 😃

[@joeosborn9988]

But if you had to chose one?

[@LetsPlayThru]

I’d add practicing chipping & putting, but gun to my head on your list....I think the strokes gained feature of this Arccos system along with the virtual caddie provides the best pound for pound value to improve a game.

[@joeosborn9988]

Thanks much appreciated.

[@shaneWARs1]

What about practice swings dose it no the difference?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yes, because it works on sound. It knows the sound of a ball clicking I guess

[@shaneWARs1]

@@LetsPlayThru nice that's awesome thanks

[@ChiliDippaGolf]

Very cool Gabe! Will you be using this on all your rounds this year?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Definitely. I think it will be a great way to see where I need to improve

[@golfaddicts2877]

Sorry buddy couldn't find your contact , have you tried the Costco wedges ? Cheers Si

[@LetsPlayThru]

I have not yet. Are they Kirkland branded?

[@golfaddicts2877]

@@LetsPlayThru as there own yeh , getting great reviews and 3 wedges for £150 or $160 is great , they come as a pack

[@LetsPlayThru]

Nice I will check them out for sure

[@merricksica2409]

How does it tell your actual shot from your practice swing?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Great question, one I asked them myself. It does it by sound. Your smartphone microphone or the Arccos Link listens and detects the impact.

[@merricksica2409]

Very interesting, would like to give it a try. Thanks for the video

[@tobiasmorgancreatives]

Garmin t10. Same thing and integrates with your s62....

[@johncooper4209]

Looks good.

[@matthollis1270]

Do you still use this? Worth the subscription? I want all the stats. Have an Apple Watch Ultra, but the yearly subscription is having me hesitate. Considering shot scope but feel like Arccos does stats better but shot scope won’t miss shots because you have to tag it, but that’s the issue, you have to tag it…. Anyway. Still using? Worth it?

[@matthagens4202]

Hey Gabe - are you still using the Arccos?

[@elijahsummers836]

How long did it take to get them in?

[@LetsPlayThru]

2 day shipping from PlayBetter

[@elijahsummers836]

@@LetsPlayThru ahhh gotcha gotcha

[@rsicho]

Would you pick Arccos over your S62?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Let me get back to you on that one. I’m waiting for The virtual Caddie to unlock. I need two more rounds. Then I can make that decision.

[@rsicho]

@@LetsPlayThru please do update on that as I am in the middle of choosing one or the other

[@rsicho]

@@LetsPlayThru great video!!!

[@johndurbin1943]

Gabe, Nice information about the ARCCOS system. I remember I first saw it at PGA show several years ago, sorry, wasn't impressed then, still not. I use to use the Game Golf System and it was very good, and accurate. I switched to the Shot Scope system, since I was looking for a new GPS watch and it did the same thing as Game Golf and ARCCOS, but it didn't require wearing something else, and the bigger reason I'd never liked the ARCCOS, was that it requires a subscription. Still a nice review and as always enjoy your post. Keep up the good work.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Glad to hear you have something you like, John. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@TheGolfClan]

You might've just sold me on the Arccos.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Stats and insights are next level. I’m really digging it. Do you have any clubs with the grips already installed?

[@TheGolfClan]

@@LetsPlayThru exactly. I need more data on my game and scoring. No I don't, wish I did

[@EHUDPOWER]

Has anybody tried the Garmin ones at all? Garmin Approach CT10

[@Sistopha]

yeah right!

[@robertlong5072]

I have shot scope and have to wear a watch. Doesn’t bother me and there is no subscription. One time cost

[@65erock65]

I'm disappointed by the sensors and Arccos customer service. I purchased new Ping woods in February and Arccos sent me sensors for the other clubs in my bag. I less than 5 months more than half of the sensors have failed. They have replaced them 2-3 at a time as they fail but they should have replaced the whole set of sensors rather than have me contact them every time one fails (BTW - another sensor failed in yesterday's round). Additionally, I would like the ability in the app to indicate the type of lie I'm hitting out of on each shot (uphill or downhill lie; below or above my feet; tree trouble; etc. Because the app treats every shot the same, the caddy feature becomes useless for any shot that isn't from a perfect or nearly perfect lie. Why are there two lines (one straight and one arced) for each shot taken? I would prefer a single line color coded based on distance of the shot compared to my recent history for the club. I will not be renewing my subscription unless there are improvements to the product and app.

[@philwilkinson2213]

you're comparing your stats against a 0 hcp, but you said you are a 5 hcp ?

[@timgrever]

That’s confusing that you had issues with putting that you blame arccos for lol if you are using sensors to track your swings you probably shouldn’t hit the ball back to your friends on the green. User error lol that being said it is amazing. I have arccos embedded grips and the link and highly recommend them for people can handle the truth. As in not for the guy saying he hit 330 yards but really 230 lol

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yes some of them I think we’re definitely user error (old habits like kicking back gimmes are hard to break)but others were a little bit more bizarre. It said I hit a six iron from the green to the Teebox for instance, And there’s no way I had a six iron on the green with me. Regardless it was very easy to make the adjustments so I am not bothered by a few discrepancies. All in all a fantastic system and the best that’s out there for what it does.

[@timgrever]

@@LetsPlayThru strange....looking forward to seeing the next update, don't forget your link next time lol . I bought me an iPad mount that I can put on the golf cart along with a battery backup to have my ipad on all the time. So I am able to make sure each swing is recorded. I love it. I haven't had anything goofy happen yet. Maybe a missed short putt but even that's rare. It has been amazing to see my mevo plus in my simulator bay natch what I am doing on the course. Thanks for the review.