Review of the Callaway uPro GPS

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My Review 

This unit offers lots of quality features which you would expect in a higher end GPS. It includes low cost video fly-overs of covered courses in Pro mode, has a measure feature allowing user to measure distance from point A to Point B anywhere on the course. Mark the distance of any shot. Zoom in to green only view and zoom out all the way to a video view of the sourounding holes. Offers a demo feature where you can see all the holes on any course in your database without having to be at that course. Offers user plenty of settings options such as Pro or standard mode views, display or hide video fly-overs, auto-hole advance, etc.

Biggest issues are 1) Small screen makes Pro mode distances and measurement feautures difficult to read, even in largest font setting, without reading glasses and, 2) occasionally takes too much time for GPS to settle on a distance during a round. When it settles the distance is accurate, but I've occasionally had to guess at yardage because the displayed yardage was slowly changing and not final. Other minor issues include: Some of fly-over images lack brilliance. Courses are mapped via satellite so some bunkers are hidden by tree canopy in video mode. Occasionally have trouble linking the GPS unit to my PC but once linked the units syncs well.

Ease of setup 

Ease of use on course 

What I like best about it 

Excellent features; choice of standard view (free) or low cost Pro Mode which includes a video flyover. Extensive database of courses. Ability to measure projected shots and actual shots, good battery life, rechargeable battery. Very light weight and compact. Ease of on-course use.

What I like least about it 

Small screen makes Pro mode distances difficult to read without reading glasses and can take too much time for GPS to settle on a distance during a round. Some of the fly-over images lack brilliance. Occasionally have trouble linking the GPS unit to my PC but once linked the units syncs well.

Would you recommend this to a friend? 

Brent Kelley, Golf Guide, says:

This review was published on July 1, 2010.