Golf technology in 2026 has made genuine data-driven improvement accessible to any golfer willing to practise. A $599 launch monitor gives you the same ball flight data that cost $20,000 ten years ago. A GPS watch eliminates the yardage guesswork that can cost amateur golfers several shots per round. And a properly designed training aid can reinforce good movement patterns in a way that range balls alone cannot. This page covers every tech and training aid review XS Golf publishes.
We categorise products by what problem they solve: ball flight data (launch monitors), on-course intelligence (GPS and rangefinders), movement improvement (swing trainers), and short-game development (putting and chipping aids). A product that does not demonstrably improve one of these areas does not get a recommendation, regardless of marketing.
Current reviews
- → Garmin Approach R10 — 9.4/10
- → Bushnell Tour V6 Shift Rangefinder — 9.2/10
- → Arccos Caddie Smart Sensors — 9.0/10
- → PuttOUT Pressure Trainer Pro — 9.2/10
- → Orange Whip Trainer — 8.9/10
More reviews coming
We are building out this category with hands-on testing throughout 2026. On the review list: Arccos Caddie Smart Sensors · Shot Scope V5 · Garmin Approach S62 · Orange Whip · PuttOUT Pro · Eyeline Golf Speed Trap. Subscribe to The XS Golf Insider to be notified when reviews land.