Garmin Approach S42 GPS Watch - Black

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Some GPS units will actually take into account elevation and give you updated yardages. Some even take into account wind. Instead of a 150-yard shot, it might tell you it’s 130 yards. Unfortunately, the S42 doesn’t come with this feature. Garmin S42: Off-Course Features In terms of comfort, the watch wasn’t the most comfortable one I’ve tried but it was a lot better than some. I don’t have the biggest wrists, so the square design of the Shot Scope V3 fits a little bit better. If you have bigger wrists, I think the round design of the S42 would be perfect. GREEN VIEW - The Green View feature gives you each green’s true shape from wherever you are on the course, allowing you to drag and drop the pin for greater accuracy.

If you’re looking for the latest model with a few extra bells and whistles, such as more preloaded courses, improved battery life, and better screen resolution, the Garmin S42 is a fantastic choice. However, if you’re more focused on getting a reliable golf watch with proven performance and don’t mind missing out on a few of the latest upgrades, the Garmin S40 is still a great option.The Garmin S40 does not measure swing speed directly. However, it can be paired with the optional Garmin TruSwing accessory, which provides detailed swing metrics, including swing speed, club path, and tempo. Which is better Garmin S42 or S62? In my experience, the Garmin S42 was always within 5 yards of course markers and my laser rangefinder. However, the yardages were much more accurate than that on average. The first decision you need to make is whether or not to keep score. If you choose not to then the watch acts as a GPS and provides yardages. If you do keep score you can either sync with the app on your smartphone during play or wait until afterwards. If you are keeping score but change your mind mid-round you can simply end the round and discard the data, leaving no evidence of your shame. A handy feature I’ve taken advantage of many more times than I care to admit.

Garmin makes some of the most popular golf watches and the S42 is a model that offers a lot of features for a reasonable price. I wouldn’t say it’s for everyone, but it does offer a lot of value. Pair with the Garmin Golf™ app4 for live scoring, automatic scorecard uploads and to review all your stats in one place The final thing you might use the app for is to know your performance stats. After you play 10 rounds or so, you’ll be able to see your handicap number, best score, and average score (right image below). I haven’t played 10 rounds yet so the numbers aren’t showing up. The ‘Sunrise & Sunset’ option is something I find useful, especially in the summer when the mornings and nights are lighter. Knowing exactly what time the sun comes up and goes down makes it much easier to plan your tee time.The main difference between them is that the S62 comes with more advanced health monitoring. Things like a heart rate monitor, calories burned, and heart rate stats are what it offers. COLOUR TOUCHSCREEN - Large 1.2″ easy-to-read colour touchscreen display with a metal bezel is stylish and lightweight. The newer display style does away with a lot of the bezel for the most display in the smallest form factor. As a result the S42 offers a 1.2-inch colour touchscreen display with a 240 x 240 pixel resolution. That means great detail, which is useful when you're looking to adjust the tee on the green with your finger and every little movement counts for a yard.