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11 | SPrING 2014 SkyPro ($229) WHO BACKS IT: Golf Channel instruc- tor Michael Breed WHAT THEY SAY: With 3,600 measure- ments a second, SkyPro offers precise club calibration using the sensors in your iPhone. With continuously up- dated algorithms, SkyPro makes accu- racy a priority. Don't change your swing setup procedure. SkyPro automatically records and transfers swing data to your smartphone, no button pushes neces- sary. Up to eight hours of continuous use. No on-off switch needed. HOW IT WORKS: Connects easily to your club using a mount that tightens to the sha using a screw. Connects to your phone through Bluetooth. WHAT WE SAY: e "Groove" practice mode is unique and useful, allowing you to set goals in your swing and try to meet them. Useful for those working on specific parts of their swing. Each swing is broken down into highlights and de- ficiencies, presenting videos by Breed about the issue in question. Numbers, including club speed and path, were dif- ferent from Flightscope, but consistent. eS12 ($269) WHO BACKS IT: Butch Harmon has tweeted about his affection for the unit WHAT THEY SAY: ink of it like a mini version of Flightscope which provides details similar to much more expensive units. Ernst Sports, which makes the unit, has data on its website comparing it to other radar devices. e free Ernest Sports mobile app is the brains of the enterprise, and via Bluetooth, the analy- sis provides the data needed to under- stand the mechanics and measurements of your swing. Golfers are able to learn exactly what is happening the second aer each shot, and make adjustments accordingly. WHAT WE SAY: Aer some challenges connecting to my phone it was relatively smooth. But positioning the unit to pick up your shots can sometimes be a chal- lenge. once you've got the hang of po- sitioning the unit, the device measures distance and is quite simple to use. e app that goes with the device is one of the better ones available. When com- pared to a more expensive radar unit, the ES12 displayed a lower yardage, but was consistent. SwingByte 2 ($169) WHO BACKS IT: Kevin Weeks, PGA Di- rector of Instruction, Cog Hill Golf Club WHAT THEY SAY: Swingbyte displays a full 360 degree view of your swing with your club's true plane from address to impact, as well as club face angle relative to swing path. It pairs to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth and weighs less than one ounce. WHAT WE SAY: e Swingbyte is the size of an in-ear Bluetooth device and connects directly onto the sha of your club. From there it connects to your smart phone and gives you a lot of de- tail on your swing — a detailed path, the face to path, lie angle and clubhead speed, as well as tempo. e Swingbyte is simple to use and easy to set up. You basically clip it appropriately to the sha of your club, sync it with your phone and start swinging. It is simple and easy. e only issue was running down the battery on your phone or on the device. —Robert ompson warS