Why You Don’t Need an Expensive Golf Simulator // Phigolf 2 Review

[@jordanhafichuk7673]

Honestly, living in a small town in Saskatchewan, without space for a SIM setup anyway, and on a budget, this would be perfect to pass the time in the winter, especially with some guys from our volunteer-based golf course mens league in Allan, SK.

[@NewNineGolf]

Perfect for the winter blues!

[@BigDuke6ixx]

Mate, get a Quest 3 and Golf+. Standing on a sunny golf course in VR, when It's winter outside, is just amazing.

[@marcdonnelly7414]

I live in Montreal. Its a great little tool for working on your game in the winter months. especially in practice mode. I love the swing plane graphs and swing path numbers.

[@lolforbob]

Im from mtl too, would you say it was a worth it purchase?

[@marcdonnelly7414]

@@lolforbob Yes. I use it with my real clubs as well

[@gregorykc314]

Perfect timing. Courses in Canada are starting to close. Great cost efficient way to keep swinging a club over the winter !

[@OTSgolf]

Looks legit! Really like the aiming and alignment in the Bluetooth sensor. Thanks for the review!

[@rodrigorios3046]

Sweet concept, will definitely need one for our Canadian winters!!

[@ryanhendrix8735]

Looks like a great way to get some swings in when the snow hits!

[@pobodysnerfect9270]

I bought this after watching your video months ago. Been using it daily since. No, its not super accurate but the most underrated things are that 1. My kids can learn golf in the living room with me and they love it. It allows a lot of forgiveness so they dont get upset by bad hits. 2. When i watch a golf instructional video i take out the phigolf stick to practice along with the video without worrying about hitting the floor, a lamp, or the ceiling. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@pobodysnerfect9270]

1. It comes with a strap so you dont have to worry about the kids throwing it through the wall. 2. It has a mode called approach where you start like 150 yds out and finish the hole. Its perfect for kids.

[@NewNineGolf]

Thats awesome, Glad your kids are having fun with it.

[@matthewhellingwerf916]

Solid review. Looks like a fun simulator for winter

[@ryanboyd399]

Great review! This might help with the winter time blues.

[@ryanl2786]

Looks like it would be a fun game to play, especially having a few drinks with your buddies or if you have kids. Good alternative you can’t afford to build or get to an indoor sim. I’m interested in checking it out!

[@rgkacademy4270]

Much needed for the cold weather here.

[@NewNineGolf]

Amen!

[@golfchvse]

I appreciate you keeping on the jacket for a brief period indoors :P

[@NewNineGolf]

Haha you like that? The stuff I do for these videos I tell ya. 😂

[@TheAsh1ee]

Looks so fun. My living room needs this!

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Just got mine bro, can't wait to test it out

[@NewNineGolf]

So far so good! You’ll like it

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

@@NewNineGolf interested to see the distances. Not expecting much but will be impressed if it’s close

[@iansherbaniuk9606]

Nice to hear it's better than the original. Might be time for an upgrade!

[@droe91]

Looks pretty sweet and a good way to stay loose in the frigid Calgary winters!!

[@NewNineGolf]

Totally!

[@theellopopper]

Would love that for the cold Alberta winters!

[@alecwilliams5450]

Love it! So much mor practical than a simulator at home

[@willydear4906]

Align the arrow on the sensor with the club face or center of the grip. When adjusting aim press the button and turn the whole club not just the sensor then press button again. This should help give accurate club face data.

[@tylerjohn1133]

Need this to numb the pain of the bush league winters here in Sasky! Looks sick!

[@NewNineGolf]

Phigolf and a case of Pilsner and you’re laughing!

[@tylerjohn1133]

@@NewNineGolf perfect way to beat the winter blues.

[@Tocomaco]

I have the first version, but this new one would be as wonderful to also play WGT, which I play daily on smartphone!...thanks!

[@johnbrodnik839]

This is another reason I moved to the West Coast! Bandon Dunes anyone?! 😎

[@NewNineGolf]

Sounds so good right now.

[@adamlandsverk9595]

Without high ceilings, this looks like the easy answer to the winter blues

[@NewNineGolf]

Totally! I should have mentioned ceiling height. Great point!

[@adventuresunfolded403]

@@NewNineGolf I'm 6'1" and my living room is "normal" height. Not one of those fancy high ceiling houses. Is the "club" short enough that it wouldn't hit the ceiling? Thanks.

[@NewNineGolf]

@hosscdn3296 You won’t hit it with the club it gives you.

[@CarterPage-i7c]

Need one of these!

[@mrdcato]

Yeah, I mistakenly asked for Phigolf 1 for Xmas not realizing there was a v2. I hit my 7ir 175-180 but in the game it goes 145 unless I swing out of my shoes. The direction of shots based on my swing is also off somewhat considerably. The chipping and pitching is pretty solid though. Also, for the putting you can actually push the button and turn your body to pick your line.

[@mdickson2617]

Nice putt! Looks like the quality has improved! Thanks for the review 🤝

[@NewNineGolf]

Normally I make them when the camera isn’t rolling 😂 Finally made one for the cam

[@jimbobanana12]

Just got our first snowfall of the season here in Ottawa... I wasn't ready to put the club away yet. Hopefully this can help.

[@NewNineGolf]

Same! Winter is the worst

[@stevenblair4817]

Looks like a interesting alternative to a traditional sim if your lacking the space and or funds

[@NewNineGolf]

Exactly! Even if you have the room for a full sim or new you can put the sensor in a real club and hit balls and get the club data.

[@Momily01]

Right on! We love a good golf sim!

[@cojophoto]

would love to have a go with this!

[@NewNineGolf]

It’s more fun than I thought it would be

[@LoganHess-jq3bp]

This looks great! Awesome for an apartment without room for a regular sim

[@gassyjones]

Very interesting! 2 questions for ya: 1: Don’t you think that could potentially mess with your golf swing? 2: Is that Grand Funk Railroad for your closing music? Thanks man! Keep up the good work!

[@NewNineGolf]

1. I think potentially just cuz the weight might throw off your timing. Having said that. The sensor analysing your swing is supposed to help with your tempo. You can also put the sensor at the end of an actual golf club so that might help. 2. It's an indie pop rock track called Fever by the artist Yellen. Thank you. Appreciate it. 🍻

[@patmacinnis5888]

Could be fun. Looks like a great way to get the kids into it, too.

[@mikaljacquard3179]

Looks sweet!

[@jamessharvey7652]

You do not have to turn actual sensor. Just push button...rotate club...push button at desired angle. This way the sensor stays inline with club.

[@thomaswu5819]

Can you show the PhiGolf with bad swings, I would really be interested in how it works with high handicappers and possible open/closed, inside-out/outside-in swings. Basically people with not so experienced and consistant swing paths and see how they actually register with the sensor compared to high end simulator. Basically, will owning this improve your swing path, tempo, etc? Or will it register a near perfect swing each time. Can you hit fades, slices, draws, or hooks? Can you top or chunk the ball?

[@NewNineGolf]

You can do all the above. I hit one in the bunker. That was a terrible swing.

[@jeremyfoote8638]

As a fellow canuck golfer with no room for sim I think this will be a investment. Will it improve your game though

[@tantrumus7186]

thx for the review. It was real generic though....how does it compare to your real shot shape and distance....how is the putting, can you give more details on how it reacted to purposely bad swings??

[@NewNineGolf]

I can move the ball both ways with confidence. And poor swings transfer for the game relatively realistic. For the putting, I’d recommend grabbing your real putter and putting the sensor in it.

[@Perdz204]

Great vid. Looking to buy one. Can you test the distance with a more expensive sim?

[@frasermatthews2302]

Okay this is interesting !!😮

[@mnomic8371]

Would this work on the amazon firestick? I guess I would need a usb hub for the bluetooth.

[@navarrodaniel1641]

Considering buying this for my girls golf team.

[@NewNineGolf]

It’s a great option for the price point!

[@shawnrooney1165]

Now this I can afford!

[@ERMZ337]

How many Players can play at the same time? a fourball?

[@glossolalian]

Very interesting! Would you mind doing us a small favor and try to intentionally mishit (out to in swing, club face open/closed, etc) to see if it registers them properly? Thanks!

[@NewNineGolf]

I should have included that! In testing it, I can intentionally miss hit it right and left. It’s surprisingly accurate.

[@luigipachi1990]

What are the difference between version 1 and 2? Just the connection to Wgt and E6 Connect? Or there is more to consider?

[@NewNineGolf]

The swing / club data is a lot more accurate in version two. Plus the integrations.

[@stephenvanpelt5182]

Can you play multi-player?

[@KrisCrawford-of7qi]

Looks like a sweet winter toy! As with all Sim-gear, probably takes a minute to get use to the little nuances. Nice review!

[@NewNineGolf]

Exactly! Already shot twice as good my second round.

[@kienanb3392]

This looks like a sick alternative to paying 4 figures for a full out sim!

[@marcdonnelly7414]

Were you able to get the E6 software to work with it? I wasn't :(

[@BackhandBirdieGolf-xn5si]

Looks much better than the 1st edition. Did you happen to find out what extras you need to pay for?

[@NewNineGolf]

Just the E6 or WGT software if you want to play on those platforms. The Phigolf software I was playing on is free.

[@luigipachi1990]

Can you explain how (and where in the app) you can change from right to left hand in version 1? Thank you in advance.

[@NewNineGolf]

It's under the main settings in "my account"

[@luigipachi1990]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@NewNineGolfIn Setting > account I can only logout, change password , go to customer server, select server or account withdrawal. It’s a pity I cannot add here the screenshot to be more clear. I use the app with the iPad and I do not see anywhere the option to change from right to left hand. I hope there is a solution…

[@NewNineGolf]

@luigipachi1990 Click left arrow on the main menu. Click my account. Select Left-handed. Are you in the WGT app? I think that one you have to go to settings, devices

[@luigipachi1990]

⁠@@NewNineGolfEasy pisy on Wgt, while on Phigolf app, in my account, there is nothing that allow me to choose between left or right hand. I will see if the stick works anyway when it arrives, even if the icon of the avatar is positioned on the screen to be right-handed… Maybe you can try for me the above and let me know? Thank you.

[@lifehasnolimits8109]

Do you need to be lined up with the tv to hit

[@NewNineGolf]

No you don't.

[@jamesmichaelcliffordnb]

can you show how to hook to the tv , and what type of tv do i need , i have an old flat screen from 2010 does not have wifi or blue tooth

[@NewNineGolf]

To connect your phone to your tv wirelessly, you will need a newer smart tv. You can still connect it to your tv via an HDMI cable. I would just google "how to connect (your phone model) to an older tv) there's videos on KZbin that will walk you through it.

[@jamesmichaelcliffordnb]

Thank you for that info

[@kylebranham8180]

As a up an coming golfer does this help your swing or more for fun?

[@NewNineGolf]

I would say more for fun unless you hook it up to a real golf club and are working on specific drills.

[@nickmichaudgolf3454]

Couldn’t ask for better option for the price !!!!!

[@NewNineGolf]

Couldn’t agree more

[@toddelsliger]

Desperate to figure out how to screen mirror to my TV and get sound to play. New Iphone and new TV.. everything up to date. Will only mirror image but no sound. Gone through all the obvious checks. Help.. anyone?

[@NewNineGolf]

Try to Control the volume with your phone?

[@johnuribe4645]

Can you hook up the phigolf 2 to a pc?

[@luigipachi1990]

Can you please tell me if the Phigolf (1 or 2) simulator with swing stick can be used by left handed? Thank you in advance.

[@NewNineGolf]

Yes they both can

[@BLovegolf]

I wonder how my slice would look with this at home sim.

[@NewNineGolf]

😂😂You won’t lose any balls

[@PathToFreedom-t8v]

Would this work if you had the club but didnt hit a ball?

[@NewNineGolf]

Yes.

[@vitopulizzi4564]

Can't get it to work shuts down after it starts to load up

[@CyGuyButchery]

That would be sweet

[@Wallette3]

Looks sweet! How do I enter the giveaway?

[@NewNineGolf]

Message me on Instagram and you’ll be entered.

[@carsonlake35]

Just got mine today. No matter what I do, how I swing it always fails to register. Did anyone else have this problem? Or do i have a faulty sensor

[@NewNineGolf]

I didn't have that issue so I'm not sure what it could be. Maybe try contacting them on their socials or emailing [e-mail]

[@bobo_fishin_show]

Can you play two players at the same time in the same house?

[@NewNineGolf]

Yes! Just have to swap the club between the two of you.

[@bobo_fishin_show]

@NewNineGolf that's pretty cool. Yah it just never said anything about multi-player from what I saw until I watched your video again lol great content btw bud. Keep up the good work 👏

[@NewNineGolf]

@seanbobinski2181 Appreciate it. Thank you!

[@bobo_fishin_show]

@NewNineGolf maybe you would know this? Is there anywhere in Calgary that can do putter fittings that can actually do a real putting fitting though. Camera angles, stroke path, all the goodies?

[@NewNineGolf]

@seanbobinski2181 I know Earl Grey has a SAM Putt Lab. Modern Golf can do a fitting on a trackman. Ted and Dave’s do good fittings also.

[@mikec.2314]

I'm curious if any bad habits would engrain themselves over a winter with this.... Without "ball contact", you'd loose swing bottom out point, which then gets you into the fats and thins once you introduce a ball. I totally get that this device is just for a bit of fun come winter (like now here in Alberta) but I'd be afraid of bad habits.....just me?

[@NewNineGolf]

You’re not wrong! You can also put the sensor in a real club and hit balls with it. You’ll get live club data. You could play a round of golf at the range or golf dome.

[@OrvinReyes]

Yeah for sure… my swing changes soon as that ball is there. Chicken wing pops out 😂

[@blobbilly]

Will it sting in my wrists when I shank one with this?

[@NewNineGolf]

😂

[@RobertMcGuinness-m8i]

Did I miss the part where you have to pay extra?

[@NewNineGolf]

Only if you want to play on the E6 or Top Golf software.

[@thomasjbrophyiii992]

I had the SLX micro sim and was cool but E6 $$$! #BogeyDays

[@bernard0camp0s]

From your demo, this is a videogame, not a sim. More comparable to playing golf on a VR headset than a launch monitor, it seems

[@NewNineGolf]

You're right, its definitely not a launch monitor. However, u can actually connect it to the e6 software that alot of other simulators use. I guess the term simulator is up for your interpretation. The sensor does give you club data so similar to Arcos or equivalent technology I'm assuming. You can also connect to a golf club. Its definitely not like a Wii sports video game or whatever else that's out there. I mean for the price, it's pretty good.

[@JPATELGOLF]

A better Wii sports?

[@NewNineGolf]

Definitely

[@BigDuke6ixx]

Or just get a Quest 3 and Golf+

[@vincentkingsdale8334]

I had something similar to this.....don't waste your money on this, unless you are aware it's just an elaborate toy. There is no ball to strike, therefore no true measure of swing path, angle of attack, ball strike, face angle, etc. If you have a Will, stick with that. This WILL NOT help your golf game at all. If you want real data, get a used foresight or trackman.

[@NewNineGolf]

This has a sensor on the end of the club to record tempo and analyze your swing similar to something like an arcos or comparable swing analyzer. You can actually put this on the end of an actual golf club and hit balls with it. You can't do so with a Wii. It's a fun golf game/simulator/analyzer. I don't think anyone looking at this is comparing it to a 20-30k launch monitor. Haha. Even with launch monitor, it still won't make you better. It's tool, just depends on how you use it. Even playing on one as a simulator won't make you better. I don't know how someone can dismiss something for others when they haven't even used it or used "something similar"

[@jrll4life]

What was the paid content? You never went back to it..

[@NewNineGolf]

So with the WGT software you have to pay to play certain courses and with E6, you get one free course and you have to pay for a subscription unlock 40 courses and other game modes. The Phigolf software is free to play.

[@dpajc056]

Looks cool but i dont see how this is a sim. Looks like a game. I dont think this will help noobs play better IRL

[@Bergerac82]

Fun toy, but not a replacement for hitting real balls. More like Wii Golf Pro

[@NewNineGolf]

You can actually hook this up to a golf club. Something you can't do with the wii.

[@allucknoskill4695]

dont waste your money on this garbage.

[@boogerdawson25boogerdawson61]

Looks kinda lame if I’m honest.

[@mortsolomon4603]

You like presentation scheme and color scheme of box? Goodbye.

[@NewNineGolf]

Yet you commented on YT about someone liking the presentation and color scheme in an unboxing vid Mort.... C'mon now. 😂