IS UPGRADING WORTH IT? Swing Caddie SC300 vs SC300i

We take a look at the features of the new Swing Caddie SC300i. What does that "i" mean anyway? And is it worth it? We'll find out.
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[@harveyb4114]

i have the sc200 and am really liking the advanced feature set of the 300i. great video as always

[@stefanroche8797]

Great info! You do a great job. Keep up the great work. Awesome giveaway too man!

[@kjc9293]

That's 2 great reviews on this product.....seems really solid!!!! Thanks!!!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yeah I’m a big fan

[@SlAAnsky]

Great review ! I wish someone sold this in Norway. It looks awesome. And it is a great prize.

[@wowstudio7932]

Practice with SC200 for the moment, but this one looks great. App feature and video recording are a big update.

[@dmkfactor1721]

Wow, that’s a great giveaway!! Your channel is becoming my favorite golf channel on KZbin!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Awesome, thanks David!

[@MikeSoutham]

The new version looks great. Love the swing video aspect of things....

[@golfaddicts2877]

Gabe , another great video and top content , keep swinging for the fence buddy

[@LetsPlayThru]

Many thanks! Yes, gotta get that swing speed up to get it over that fence though :)

[@fungeosciencestuff1601]

Thanks for the link and the promo code. Just ordered it. Let’s see how this goes.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Hope you like it!

[@robswift791]

How does this channel not have 50k plus subscribers. Great content

[@LetsPlayThru]

🙏 thank you

[@rowdystewart9716]

keep up the great content!

[@donmorgan4814]

Good video thanks for all the info.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Absolutely, my pleasure

[@GOLFADDICT65]

HEY GREAT VIDEO ..... does lets playbetter ship to Canada ? very interested in this item....thx from Canada

[@jschneid4905]

being from pennsylvania its nice seeing you wearing the arnold palmer golf hat love your videos keep em coming

[@LetsPlayThru]

Thanks very much. One of my favorite all time experiences was visiting Latrobe and Mr Palmer’s home.

[@jschneid4905]

@@LetsPlayThru theres alot of good people in pa palmer was a great example

[@larryking6185]

Thanks for the videos . I just bought a sc300i , it works fine . It has latest update . While in video mode it says no data . Bluetooth icon comes on . My pages are also not like yours . Thanks for any help .

[@bobbysmith9411]

How does the sc300i compare to the flight scope mevo?? Interested in ur opinion thx Bob

[@peterclark8387]

Great video. SC300i looks great and big improvement on the SC300. Does the unit have to be placed behind you, as I would also like a video of my swing face on ? Am torn between buying this and the Rapsodo.

[@LetsPlayThru]

I'm trying to get a video on that exact comparison out soon actually. But in the meantime... yes it does need to be behind you, but the Rapsodo does as well. Of the two, I'd choose this one tbh. Rapsodo has the cool factor and the shot traces are next level, but accuracy-wise and the fact I don't have to use my phone for it to work makes this the winner for me.

[@jgrove111]

Where do triangle golf ball piles come from...lol.....i always get mine in a bucket!

[@michelpaquette6396]

Great launch monitor, keep up the good work.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Thanks!

[@glenmccabe5578]

Good video and review Gabe.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Thanks

[@rlising1230]

Great content!

[@doughirsch9930]

Picked up a SC300 last Christmas at Costco, $200. It’s a great tool, especially with the app. I think it’s not accurate on total distance, but carry is spot on.

[@1976axerhand]

Does this work well under 75 yds? I know alot of these don't..

[@kenrobertson5334]

Looks like it is a worthwhile upgrade!

[@cliffhackett420]

I’d say you early release because you’re club face is open so releasing to square up the face nice demo of the sc300i

[@agrahambailey5695]

Great review!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Thanks!

[@kent3874]

Thanks for the review. Does the SC300i have the practice swing mode like the SC200 plus? So, the ability to measure swing speed when you are not hitting the ball? Thanks

[@knuteboy3778]

I was curious about that as well. As far as I can tell in my research, the sc200 plus is the only swing caddie model that has that.

[@swingeasyguy]

Nice review, I just picked one up. So far so good. One question: how to think a typical range ball carry distance will compare to a real ball? I know on the course I hit my pro v a bit farther than what my sc indicates.

[@LetsPlayThru]

I generally estimate about a 10 yard variance for range balls

[@swingeasyguy]

@@LetsPlayThru Thanks for the very quick reply.

[@johnmccabe3686]

Great insight again Gabe. One of the best channels on KZbin. Would love to win this device.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Good luck John!

[@davidwagner2189]

Would like to see how this compares to the Ernst Sports esb1 and both against Trackman

[@LetsPlayThru]

The Ernst will happen for sure

[@jouan1]

You are the only one who talks about the video feature. Can you elaborate on how you set up your phone to take the video? Is it on a tripod? How high? I'm assuming the app is open to the video feature and the monitor knows when you start your swing...

[@scottcawley10]

No one notice the word, “practice”, was misspelled - pactice ? Great video & review. I’ve spent the last few days going through your videos - you’ve helped me decide which 3 wood to purchase and it was the Mixuno STZ. Lastly, it only took one video to recognize the need to subscribe to the channel - great content !!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Hey thanks so much, Scott. Congrats on the Nee 3 wood. Yes there were a couple other misspellings in the app when I tested too. Good catch!

[@jbh199]

Gabe another great video but I can't justify spending another $500 on a launch monitor. I love the video feature but I will stick with the 300.

[@LetsPlayThru]

You’ve still got a great unit. Enjoy!

[@freezeseal]

On my wish list!

[@rodpark9044]

Great video. I’ve entered , but never received a confirmation email like they said I would receive. I checked my spam and all other folders but nothing. Hope they got my entry.

[@LetsPlayThru]

I'll make sure they get you in Rod. Maybe check spam just in case

[@tomcwik4898]

I don't see any instruction on how to set up the video. Do just put your phone on a stand and hit record? Great content

[@timpozzi8039]

"i" would love to upgrade to the SC300i I have a SC200+ since it allows for "dry swing" for Speed stick training. Do you know if this device does that?

[@okimike5963]

I have the SC300 (not 300i). I’ve not seen a mode that you can use for swing speed training. The product pages seem to indicate that is a 200 feature only. Sadly

[@jeffmiller6201]

How does this handle drivers? I have found most of these "cheaper" units tend to be pretty far off on drivers and other long clubs. I am trying to find one that is the most accurate for these.

[@jsweat67]

Good stuff!!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Thanks!

[@NeverWasSports]

I wonder if the 300i needs to be at specific angle. I am thinking about attaching it to the bottom of a tripod for quick setup while recording rounds of golf.

[@LetsPlayThru]

It needs to be at mat height, that’s important for getting accurate readings.

[@NeverWasSports]

@@LetsPlayThru I figured that. Just wondering it angle it is resting at it important. Since it might be more upgright attached to bottom of tripod than the stock stand. I try and keep pace of play up while recording and adding another peice of kit may slow me down. But if it is fixed to a set location on tripod it is just drop tripod in spot and go swing

[@LetsPlayThru]

@@NeverWasSports yes angle matters def

[@josephelden4573]

You talked me into it, with the gift bundle

[@LetsPlayThru]

It's pretty sweet. Enjoy!

[@josephelden4573]

@@LetsPlayThru Very correct sir, and I love it. After charging headed to the local munie, which I joined and pretty much hang out there, and gave it whirl. Love it. Easy to learn. Enjoyed setting the target to learn my new Lob wedge. Definitely saved practice time AND the bundle was so worth it! And am very satisfied with Play Better.

[@josephelden4573]

Next will learn the how to video!

[@LetsPlayThru]

@@josephelden4573 happy to hear that! Great group of folks there

[@Kls450]

you reference a let's play thru bundle, but link takes you to the unit only and the various standard bundles from there. So is it pick whichever you want or just get the case and battery bundle that is the normal one that's like an extra $15 I think. Also have you tried it indoors? I bought a rapsodo and it just would not work into a net in my garage, that would be my primary space to use it. I shipped the rapsodo back yesterday. thanks, love the content.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Use the code LPT-SC300 and it will unlock the freebies as well as $50/off.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Oh, and I have not tried indoors yet, but I've been told by Voice Caddie that it does work when I I asked.

[@Kls450]

@@LetsPlayThru So I put the caddie in the cart and added the code it took $50 off but added no freebies or bundle so to speak. if I add the bundle it lowers the price. Just fyi in case the link isn't working right. I emailed voicecaddy support to see if it will have issues working indoors for me like rapsodo, because that would be my primary use. thanks a ton, appreciate you

[@LetsPlayThru]

@@Kls450 They tell me you'll need to select "Power Bundle" (with case + charger) and you’ll still get $50 off

[@Kls450]

@@LetsPlayThru Thanks, I did that and I did get that. Excellent deal. So if you don't mind I will say what I have found after one night trying it. (Got it yesterday) Top notch service from Play Better. I had tried rapsodo first and in my net is was too finicky and didn't work and my primary 99% use is my garage net. Had to be a white ball etc. So with this unit, set it up, BOOM! working immediately, tracking shots. Was an eye opener on my distances, I am coming back from back injury and my distances are not the same. LOL Also this unit does not care what color the ball, which is way better because the net turns white golf balls black/grey fairly quickly. Super happy with the device and it is already helping my game. Thanks a ton for your review.

[@BGJ2121]

Does this model give spin rates as well? Don’t see it on the screen but perhaps it’s somewhere in the app?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yes, spin is found within the app. It's not onscreen on the device but you'll see it listed in the stats.

[@BGJ2121]

@@LetsPlayThru awesome, thanks for the info. 🏌🏽‍♂️

[@williamlancaster786]

Is your phone on a stand to record your swing?

[@diegodicannio]

When it gets ball direction, it'll be a huge step up

[@JRLEY]

Is that a coming feature, or a wish list feature? Doesn't seem like anything in this price range does left/right. That would be a huge addition.

[@lucpaquette5031]

I think Rapsodo MLM does (on the range) not in a net for $499…

[@jdnsd4524]

That thing is nice!!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yeah, it's super accurate too, which makes it a winner in my book

[@thomasmyers738]

Does it auto start stop the swing capture video like the flightscope?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yes. I had to dial in the right setting but once I found the right rhythm it worked flawlessly

[@okimike5963]

I can also confirm it auto records. Setup was pretty simple. Saves at 5sec clips. Drawing is basic, but useful. Shapes and stat overlays don’t seem to be exported, but I can live with that. Keeps it clean and I can import into Coaches Eye, V1 or whatever

[@thomasmyers738]

Ty very much. Had it narrowed down between this and flightscope mevo.

[@DoubleBogeyBass]

Entered the giveaway. 🤞🏻 hoping to win 😁

[@ForetoFourGolf]

you know this needs to go international...i've entered and I expect to win 😉

[@LetsPlayThru]

I’ll deliver if you win

[@ForetoFourGolf]

@@LetsPlayThru i'll pay the delivery when i win 😂

[@davidbrown2806]

I noticed that all the video clips were from behind rather than from the side. Is that a limitation of the device ?

[@LetsPlayThru]

It’s just where I had my iPhone placed. It comes off your phone’s camera not the device itself

[@James_Vaughn]

Do you like the SC300i better than the Garmin G80? I have an SC200, and it's pretty good on ball speed because it measures the ball speed for like 12', but the rest is all calculated based on fixed numbers for launch, spin, and club speed.

[@LetsPlayThru]

I like them both for different reasons. The G80 is so portable and doubles as an on-course GPS. The Swing Caddie has more robust data and the video feature makes it great for practice. It also keeps track of stats. Can't go wrong with either really, just will depend on your needs.

[@jessecruz2502]

Just a quick question for everyone. Costco has the SC300 for $179.99 (6/6/23) is it worth it at this price?

[@odebritto]

Sorry but I see the device on the floor and the camera behind. What's is recording your shots?

[@LetsPlayThru]

The device has radar and sensors built into it

[@bobl997]

@@LetsPlayThru We understand the device has radar and sensors. Why do the videos of your swing show the SC300i in the video? Who was recording the video? If the SC300i is recording the video, how can it be IN the video?

[@mikerodrick2430]

Is this only used on a mat? Not grass?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Will work great on grass too

[@mikerodrick2430]

@@LetsPlayThru Thanks for the reply!

[@DC-xd9iq]

Maybe consider opening your videos with, hello, golfing friends. Golfing people doesn't sound as inviting. You do a great job presenting your videos!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Thanks 🙏

[@kylekoz2012]

What does the I stand for???

[@LetsPlayThru]

Improved - I think 🤔

[@gordhay1746]

Please enter me in the draw - Thanks!

[@rolandsteele2986]

I WANT TO WIN IT!!! YOUR THE BEST

[@LetsPlayThru]

Thanks, good luck!

[@richdouglas2311]

The SC 300i is awesome. The app is nearly useless.

[@jonathanlopez9797]

what the heck I was unsubscribed to your channel any who bought with your discount thank!!

[@allencarter1692]

This video seems like a paid promotional video, as evidenced by the fact that you even note in the narrative that someone can receive a discount if they purchase froma specific place.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Playbetter is an official sponsor of LPT, we mark all videos with “paid promotion” that feature them. You’ll see that in the bottom left when video starts.