Voice Caddie VC200 Review

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Our Voice Caddie VC200 Review will be available shortly. Until then, let’s take a look at the specs and see how we think it will stack up against the competition.

Voice Caddie VC200 User Rating: 4.42 Stars 4.42 out of 5 (117 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.
Voice Caddie VC200 Notable Features
  • Provides voice/audio distances to the middle of every green.
  • Measures shot distances.
  • Preloaded with approximately 30,000 courses worldwide. Nearly 10,000 in the United States
  • Auto Course Recognition
  • Auto Hole Advance
  • Has a metronome for practicing swing rhythm
  • Comes with 7 different languages
  • Super small and will clip easily onto a belt or visor
  • It’s available in black or white
  • The price is right

Aside from the metronome, we don’t really see any features that set the Voice Caddie VC200 apart. The competition comes from I’m Caddie and Golf Buddy Voice. On features alone, the Voice Caddie VC200 does not measure up and the low price probably isn’t low enough to make up for the shortcomings. However we hope to give it a fair shot by taking it out for a test.

In the mean time, we suggest you look at the Golf Buddy Voice. It has several features that we think are important and the price is competitive with the VC200 or the I’m Caddie. Besides that, user feedback on Golf Buddy’s talking GPS has been excellent.

Voice Caddie VC200 Features and Specifications
Voice Caddie VC200
Course Download Fees No
Pre-loaded with Courses Yes
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation No
Battery Life 9 hours
Battery N/A
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 1.85 in. x 1.5 in. x .36 in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size N/A
Resolution N/A
Display Type None
Weight .85 oz.
Rainproof N/A
Touch Screen N/A
Touch Targeting No
Manual Pin Positioning No
Stat Tracker No
Digital Scorecard No
Computer Analysis Tools Yes
Ground Verified N/A
Alternate Targets No
Green Rotates to your shot angle N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
Notes Metronome for rhythm, * Replay function allows you to review shots that you "marked" on the course, distances and scores.
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Best Golf Rangefinder 2012

At the end of the year, here were our top picks for “Best Golf Rangefinder 2012”. These are tried and true laser and GPS golf rangefinders, but be sure to also check out our current Best Golf Rangefinder picks.

Below is a list of our favorites in each category based on performance, price and customer reviews. If you know your category, start here or check out Laser and GPS Selection Tools. If you’re not sure of your category, take a look at our Laser Golf Rangefinder vs GPS article or our quick and easy Buyer’s Guide.

Category:   Laser       Laser w/ Slope       Full-featured GPS       Basic GPS (including watches)       New

Best Overall

  1. Bushnell Hybrid – Read Full Review
    If you want the best of both worlds (GPS & Laser), here it is. If you can remember to charge it every few rounds, this is the ticket!

Best LASER Golf Rangefinder

  1. Callaway Diablo Octane – Read Full Review
    The price has dropped on Callaway’s newest laser rangefinder and the early ratings are terrific.
  2. Leupold GX-1 – Read Full Review
    Great price on a highly rated laser rangefinder.
  3. Bushnell Tour Z6 – Read Full Review
    New in 2012, Bushnell’s new Z6 is fast and easy to read.

Best LASER with Slope

  1. Bushnell Pro 1600 with Slope – Read Full Review
    With the recent price drop, we give the edge to the tried and true Bushnell 1600.
  2. Leupold GX-2 – Read Full Review
    For price and features, we think this is an excellent value. Since you’re breaking the rules anyway, you might as well get the extra bells and whistles offered only by Leupold.

Best GPS Golf Rangefinder:
(Full-featured: Yardages + Hole View Graphics)

  1. Garmin Approach G6 – Read Full Review
    Pre-loaded with 25,000 golf courses. No annual fees and excellent user reviews.
  2. Garmin Approach G5 – Read Full Review
    If you are looking for something more budget-friendly, the G5 is a good choice. Not as many courses at the G6 and quite a bit larger. Our top pick for a full-featured golf GPS.

Best GPS Golf Rangefinder:
(Basic: Yardages/Numbers Only)

  1. Golf Buddy Voice – Read Full Review
    Small and simple, but the ratings are outstanding!
  2. Garmin S1 GPS Golf Watch – Read Full Review
    The ultimate in convenience – GPS on a wrist watch!
  3. Bushnell neo+ – Read Full Review
    May be all you need in a GPS. No fancy graphics, but plenty of information.

New in 2012

2012 LASER Rangefinders

  1. Callaway RAZR Laser – Read Preview
    Picks up yardages even faster and more accurately than previous Callaway rangefinders and has adjustable backlight settings.
  2. Laser Link Switch – Read Preview
    Laser Link’s newest laser rangefinder may finally be the answer for players who want to use laser, but have trouble holding it steady.
  3. Leupold GX-4i – Read Preview
    Laser rangefinder with slope. Picks up yardages even faster and more accurately than its predecessor.
  4. Leupold GX-3i – Read Preview
    Picks up yardages even faster and more accurately than its predecessor
  5. Bushnell Tour Z6 – Read Preview
    Faster, easier to read Vivid Display Indicators, 6x magnifcation and improved battery life.
  6. Bushnell Pro 1M – Read Preview
    7x magnifcation, easy to read Vivid Display indicators and improved battery life.

2012 Golf GPS Rangefinders

  1. Golf Buddy Platinum – Read Preview
    Golf Buddy tries to make some minor improvements to previous models.
  2. SkyCaddie BREEZE – Read Preview
    Big, bright display, but still some typical and new SkyCaddie drawbacks.
  3. Izzo Swami Watch – Read Preview
    The lowest price we’ve seen in a golf GPS watch.
  4. Izzo Swami 4000 – Read Preview
    Big, bright display with front, middle and back yardages at a very low price point!
  5. Callaway uPro MX+ – Read Preview
    Like previous models, the new Callaway golf GPS just doesn seem to measure up.
  6. Garmin Approach S3 Golf Watch – Read Preview
    Garmin has an answer to its new competitors. This year’s golf watch offers several more features than its predecessor. It’s definitely more expensive, but Garmin’s reputation and experience have to be worth something.
  7. Garmin Approach G6 – Read Preview
    Pre-loaded with more courses, smaller and lighter with longer battery life than its predecessor.
  8. Expresso WR62 Golf Watch – Read Preview
    If this lives up to its promise, it will replace the Garmin S1 golf watch as the leader in Basic GPS models.
  9. Expresso AG50 Navigation and Golf Watch Combo – Read Preview
    A reasonably priced multi-function device that will help you navigate your way to the golf course and then give you distances to front-middle-back and hazards. It can also be used as a media player.
  10. Golf Buddy Voice – Read Preview
    Golf Buddy puts its huge database of golf courses into the smallest golf GPS we’ve seen. This basic unit provides voice and on-screen distances to the front, middle and back of every green. The reviews are excellent!
  11. MOTOACTV Golf Watch – Read Preview
    If you’re a multi-sport athlete, this may be the golf watch for you. It boasts plenty of features for golf, as well as other sports.
  12. Bushnell neo+ Golf Watch – Read Preview
    Similar to the Garmin S1, but with longer battery life.
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Golfshot App

Golfshot: Golf GPS – Shotzoom SoftwareGolfshot App

The Golfshot App basically turns your smartphone into a full-featured golf GPS device. Yes, it will drain your battery, but if you’re not ready to shop for a dedicated golf GPS device, Golfshot will provide everything you need. Here are a few of our favorite features:

  • A modest one-time purchase fee – no recurring annual fees.
  • A choice of aerial views or list views.
  • Shot measuring and club tracking. Learn how far you really hit your clubs!
  • Scorecard for up to 4 players
  • Stat tracking
  • The reviews are fantastic. 

If you’re not quite ready to step into a golf GPS device, try out the Golfshot GPS App for iPhone or Android!

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Golf Distance – GPS Can Help


Best Golf GPS RangefindersIn golf, you need to know two things about distance. The first is how far you are from your target and the second is how far do you hit each of your clubs. Everyone knows how to use a golf distance GPS device to get yardage to the target, and almost by default, most players will eventually get a better sense of how far they hit each club. However the second part can take a long time and if you don’t set out with the intention of learning exactly how far you hit your clubs, you may never get a true picture.

Probably the easiest way to get a good sense of how far you’re hitting your clubs is to buy a device like a Garmin G6, that allows you to measure each shot and record the club used. It keeps track of the details, so once you’ve hit enough shots with each club, it will give you a very good idea of how far you hit your clubs.

The only problem with that method is that conditions can really affect the distance a golf ball travels. Wind, elevation and roll will make a huge difference and your golf GPS doesn’t record that information. So without making this process too cumbersome, what do you do?

Learning you golf distances using GPS

Best case scenario… if you can get to a golf course at a time of day when there isn’t much traffic, go when conditions are calm. Drop a half dozen balls in the fairway at what you believe to be 7-iron distance. Take your time, hit the shots and repair your divots. Use the shot measuring feature on your golf GPS to mark the spot. Now you can go to the longest of your shots and check the GPS distance. Pace to the shortest ball and record that distance as well.  Only record shots with which you made decent contact. Now you have a range of how far you’re likely to hit your 7-iron. You may want to do this with more shots, but you get the idea. 

Don’t assume you hit 10 yards different between clubs. If you have time, repeat this process for every other club in your bag. You can probably learn just about everything you need to know in a couple of hours on the golf course. 

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