Garmin Approach S42 GPS Watch - Black

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Since those humble beginnings, our endeavour has blossomed into a robust and trusted online retailer, representing the leading brands in the golf industry. We take immense pride in being your go-to destination for all things golf! Slope/elevation: Have you ever had a simple 150-yard shot but ended up blowing it 15 yards long or leaving it well short? Chances are, you were hitting a shot that was up or downhill.

You can also use the watch to see how far you hit each shot. It’ll store that data so you’ll be able to tell how far you actually hit each club. You’ll also know additional stats about your game that can be super useful. Garmin Approach S42: Specs Size You get the picture, so I’ll fast forward to the ninth green where I miss a six foot birdie putt. I enter the information required and the watch brings up the score for nine holes. Four over par, I’ve got a good round going here. It asks if I want to continue. I probably shouldn’t. The prudent move would be to enter my nine hole score and quit while the going is good. Instead I hit continue. 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.

I was actually really surprised when I compared the specs of each watch. I really have no idea why they needed to make a new one when the stats were essentially the same. The good news is that the prices are the same. Garmin S42 vs Garmin S12 I’ve tried a number of different watches over the years, with some of them not being that comfortable. Some just don’t fit my wrist that well while others are a bit too big and bulky.

The main differences between the Garmin S42 and S40 are the S42’s improved screen resolution, slightly larger preloaded golf course database, and marginally better battery life. The S42 also has a sleeker design and is the newer model. Performance-wise, both watches are very similar. Is the Garmin S42 worth the money? Below, we’ve answered a couple of your most-asked questions, as well as an insight into how we test each watch as we get them. What is a golf rangefinder?The only real downside is that the screen is relatively low resolution (just 176 x 176 pixels compared to 260 x 260 for the Garmin Approach S62), meaning less information can be displayed at once. There are also no touch controls (the watch is operated using four physical buttons along the edges). On the plus side, this means you're less likely to activate anything accidentally, but it also means navigating maps is less intuitive. I’ve been able to use a number of different GPS units and the S42 falls somewhere in the middle. There are units that have a better battery life (fewer features or more money) and there have been units that had worse battery life. Garmin S42 vs Garmin S62 Courses: What I like about Garmin is that they have the largest database of courses around the world. If your local course isn’t available then there’s really no point in buying the watch. If it’s not, you can always request that they map it ( do that here). 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. 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