Callaway Golf uPro Go GPS Reviews
July 23, 2010 by admin
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Callaway Golf uPro Go GPS
- Delivers pin-point accuracy and high-resolution
- Vivid color, high-resolution LCD screen with a transflective screen
- Hazard view with the distance to the front and to carry each hazard listed in order
The Callaway uPro Go is a cutting edge, full color GPS device, preloaded with over 18,000 courses across the U.S. and Canada. Providing vivid detail with proprietary imagery processes and the ability to make up to the minute measurements based on your actual location, the uPro Go delivers the technology to change your game with two operating modes: BasicMode for easy to access distance and hazard information and GoMode for highly detailed renderings of the green and the surrounding area. And, at nearly half the weight and size of other golf GPS devices, it easy carry around the course.
The Callaway uPro Go GPS is equipped with cutting edge, state-of-the-art electronics to achieve the best-in-class GPS performance possible. The uPro Go GPS locks in fast and stays locked onto more satellites, with higher signal strength, giving you better accuracy even under adverse conditions. Whether you're playing under tree lined fairways or putting the uPro Go in your pocket, the uPro Go will stay locked giving you the most accurate distances without any delay.
The uPro Go has been preloaded with over 18,000 courses across the U.S. and Canada. Every course available for the uPro Go has been professionally mapped by Callaway employees. Using proprietary mapping techniques and mapping thousands of points per hole, the uPro Go will give you the accuracy you've been looking for unlike the greens and hazards defined by a couple of points on the ecourse. The uPro Go provides amazingly detailed green renderings of every hole with an accurate view of the size, shape, and distance of the green--the detail you need to plan your game.
The uPro Go boasts a high-resolution, full color screen, designed to work in direct sunlight. The uPro Go's transflective screen actually uses the sun's light in bright sun and under cloud cover to illuminate the display, rather than washing out the images like typical screens would. Whether you are playing in the blazing sun or in deep cloud cover, the uPro Go will deliver the best possible image resolution for the day.
BasicMode:
With features available at no additional subscription cost, BasicMode provides both Hazard View and Green View screens. Hazard view provides the distance to the front and the distance to carry each hazard. This easy to understand graphic screen shows both the type and lay of the hazard. In Hazard View, hazards are listed in order based on your location on the course. Green View provides distances to the front, center, and back of the green in clear easy-to-read numbers. You can also access the mark function in Green View, which allows you to measure the distances of any shot.
GoMode:
Available with a 1-time activation fee, GoMode provides a Virtual Green View and AnyPoint (TM) View screens. The Virtual Green View uses a proprietary imagery process to provide vivid, colored, and detailed renderings of the green and its surrounding area, along with precise distances to the front, center, and back of the green. In this mode distances are updated dynamically as you move about the hole. The AnyPoint View combines the best of GPS and laser, allowing you to measure to any spot on or around the green based on where you are standing on the course.
Specifications:
- Battery: Rechargeable Lithium Ion
- Battery Life: 10 to 12 hours
- Course Capacity: Over 18,000 preloaded
- Screen: 240 x 320 hi-resolution color screen
- Dimensions: 4.0 x 2.2 x 0.8 inches
- Weight 3.4 ounces
- Basic Mode: preloaded
- Green renderings
- No annual fees
- One time GoMode course fee
- One free course
Manufacturer Warranty
6-month limited warranty
Rating: 
(out of 13 reviews)
List Price: $ 349.00
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Review by Carol K. Haas for Callaway Golf uPro Go GPS
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A friend recommended this GPS so I gave it a try. I am a previous user of a sky caddie 4. I rarely used my sky caddie because I would forget to download the course ahead of time and I often had trouble getting a satelite fix. I had gone through lots of problems getting through the fire wall on my network router before I could ever get my sky caddie up and working.
My callaway UPro Go has become my constant companion on the golf course since I purchased it 2 weeks ago. There are no firewall issues in connecting this device to the internet. Finding the satelite is quick and easy. I decided to purchase it because all courses are already loaded so there are no issues with forgetting to upload a course or deciding what to include or exclue on an extended trip. This GPS also is quick in updating yardage to the hole. I also used it when setting up a golf course (deciding what tee box would be used on each hole) for an upcoming major amateur championship in trying to figure out where landing areas would be, etc and it was a great help. Again the speed of getting the yardage number versus my sky caddie experience was impressive. The device fits easily into my back pccket so I see no need for a cart mount or belt clip.
The only downside is that the joy stick is small and takes some getting used to. Those with big hands/fingers could easily get frustrated using it.
I live in Delaware and play golf in Delaware and New Jersey as well and have not idenfitied any courses that are NOT inlcuded in the course list.
Review by R. Shrout for Callaway Golf uPro Go GPS
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First I must admit: I have never used this device on the golf course. But I didn’t need to to decide I was returning it for the standard Callaway uPro.
This device has a nice screen and good features, but the “joystick” used for navigation is absolutely awful. It’s almost impossible to scroll through anything without accidentally selecting something. It was so frustrating during initial setup and browsing that I decided giving it to my dad (who is not tech savvy) would be a bad idea. Instead, I’ll get the slightly more expensive standard unit that has easier to use buttons.
Review by J. Todd for Callaway Golf uPro Go GPS
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This is my 2nd golf GPS. My first was the Golf Guru 002 which I thought was a pretty good unit. After using the uPro Go for one round, I’m very happy I’ve moved on. I am a 5-handicap so accurate, timely information is very important to me.
First off, I refuse to pay an annual subscription for a sky caddie and would never pay for individual courses (uPro Regular) — I play too many different courses and I like to play in different states too. I also believe in having as much information as possible as long as it is easy to get to while playing. I do see the benefit of having full hole mappings (garmin G5, etc), especially on courses that are new to me. That being said, I’m not willing to pay double for that little extra bit of info. I also want a unit to be as small as possible (cell phone size is as big as I’m interested in) because I like to keep the unit in my back pocket.
The uPro Go has a great value proposition since it is pretty inexpensive (I paid $150 with Go-mode activated post rebate) and it’s pretty feature rich for the $$$. I love Go-mode — the right mix of important info and the flexibility to move the pin to the right spot. The graphics are great. The shape of the green and traps around the green make the info worthwhile. My previous golf GPS (Guru 002) had Intelligreen but the graphics were so weak that putting the pin in the proper spot was not possible. I also never trusted the accuracy of the Guru’s reading to the pin since I would often measure the distance to the pin w/my Bushnell laser rangefinder and find the Guru off by 5-10 yards. Therefore, I had to carry my Rangefinder in addition to the GPS for pin-distance info. I cross referenced the uPro Go on most holes today and found it’s yardages to be spot on w/my laser. It could just be that the course I played today was mapped better than the Guru’s so I’ll have to play a few others with the laser/GPS combo as well before I leave the laser in my trunk.
Here are my pros/cons so far:
Pros
- Size is awesome — actually smaller than my HTC Hero Cell phone
- Screen is great — very readable on the course (not sure why anyone is having issues)
- Go Mode — fantastic. I think it’s a very average GPS without Go Mode. Well worth the $50.
- Accuracy is great so far
- Course availability here in Colorado is great - I couldn’t find any courses that I play that aren’t already mapped.
- Cost is very reasonable
- Pretty intuitive interface — easy to go from Hazard Mode to Go-mode.
- Was a little tricky the first time I wanted to load the course I played …
- Auto hole advance works most of the time
- Unit build quality seems very solid
- Very easy to mark your shots for distance tracking
- I like the joystick — not sure why others dislike
- Syncs easily with my Macbook Pro (Snow leopard)
Cons
- Would like to see scorekeeping on the unit
- Would like a hole view option
- Hazard info a little spotty (front/back of the trap/water is open to interpretation as to where they mapped it)
- Battery life may be iffy (not sure if I can get two full rounds — had 40% left after one round)
- When you move the pin on the green in Go-mode, the other info around the green disappears (Why ??)
All-in-all, I’m happy with my purchase so far. Hopefully, Callaway will add some more useful features in the future. I’m not sure why Callaway doesn’t just add $50 to the price tag and sell it with Go-Mode already activated (or just ditch the rebate). Without Go-Mode, the unit is similar in technology to devices that are 3+ years old. I’ll try to update my review in a couple months after I’ve had more experience with the unit and played more courses.
Review by Kermit V. Boschert for Callaway Golf uPro Go GPS
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I just used my uPro Go for the first time. It works great and updates yardages very quickly. I liked the MyGo option, but haven’t bought it yet. I just used the free course provided. Am considering paying the one-time fee for it for all the courses. Originally had a Sonacaddie Autoplay, but it never worked and I returned it for the uPro Go and it was a good move. It is very easy to use; easy to read in the sun; small and light; and easily transitions from hole to hole. I almost did not buy it because of the review @ Amazon where the user hated the joystick. I think the joystick is easy to use as are all of the buttons.
The only thing missing is a “tee to green” view capability.
I definitely recommend the uGo Pro.
Review by Kenneth H. Scharf for Callaway Golf uPro Go GPS
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Slow to boot…
Joystick is a pain…
Have to turn off and on a second time for GPS to find course…
Requested two courses in my area 6 monthes ago and they are still unavailable…
Other than that it works OK…
Review by N. Karalis for Top-Flite XL5000 Straight Golf Balls (15-Pack)
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The XL 5000 is very similar to the XL but with a slight difference. The XL 5000 won’t make much of a difference to beginners but is priced to lessen the blow if lost. The XL 5000 balls may provide a minimal difference over the XL from the fairway. Most balls, cheap and expensive, will provide very similar results off the tee.
Review by Larciel for Top-Flite XL5000 Straight Golf Balls (15-Pack)
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3 months of golf, 3rd time on a field: I was told to get cheapest ball possible and I settled on this with skeptism.
After 2 rounds with this ball and many other balls including titleist, taylormade, call.. etc I can say that this ball simply works!
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Review by John H. Shadle for Top-Flite XL5000 Straight Golf Balls (15-Pack)
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This is the first time I played golf using these golf balls and I really like them
Review by Dwight Bryant for Top-Flite XL5000 Straight Golf Balls (15-Pack)
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The price and delivery turn around was great. However, it is winter time so I haven’t tried the product yet; looking forward to this Spring.