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The New Equipment Release Race Is On As Golfers Prepare to Tee It Up In 2024 !
Editorial by Bill Cromwell
Today ’ s golfer has come to expect the newest technology within their favorite must-have golf equipment . It keeps us returning to the golf equipment candy store year after year . We must have the newest gadgets guaranteed to give us a few more yards off the tee and shave stokes off the scorecards . So , what new fun golf stuff can we expect for 2024 ?
In November 2023 , TaylorMade Golf and Garmin , two companies built on technological innovation , announced the creation of the special edition Garmin Approach S70 smartwatch . TaylorMade says , “ The collaboration blends iconic TaylorMade stylings and Garmin ’ s game-changing smartwatch technologies .”
The watch features a 1.4-inch AMOLED touchscreen display that brings more than 43,000 courses to life , advanced round and shot tracking with shot dispersion data for each club , as well as an enhanced “ Plays Like ” distance feature and green contour data ( subscription required ).
The Approach S70 also has a virtual caddie tool that suggests a club based on a variety of factors , including historical swing data , elevation , wind speed , wind direction , and more . It can hold a charge for up to 16 days in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours when using GPS mode .
The Approach S70 watch features the TaylorMade “ Metal-T ” logo on the button crown enclosed by an exclusive copper ring around the bezel with TaylorMade and Garmin markings on the keepers . The watch bands are brought together with a copper clasp .
The unique copper colorway draws inspiration from the color enriched in TaylorMade ’ s history but springboarded into the modern era on Garmin ’ s Approach S70 smartwatch . According to TaylorMade , the watch is a synergy between both brands , striving to drive innovation and performance forward .
When off the course , the Approach S70 has “ multi-sports functionality ” for activities ranging from yoga and running to strength training . Utilizing advanced features like 24 / 7 health monitoring , heart rate tracking , and sleep monitoring , this smartwatch delivers personalized insights on the “ Morning Report ” feature — including sleep score , HRV , weather , daily activities , and positive affirmations .
The TaylorMade x Garmin Approach S70 retails for $ 699.99 . When compared to Bushnell ’ s iON Elite Golf GPS watch featuring a color touchscreen with patented slope compensated distances , greenview with movable pin placement , and holeview with shot planning , retailing at $ 199.99 and currently on sale for $ 179.99 ( no subscription required ), the Approach S70 may not be for everyone . However , if cost is not a concern , you ’ ll be styling with your new Garmin Approach S70 , available at www . taylormadegolf . com .
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