Hi all,
I started my golf career only in spring 2017, so I am still golf beginner - but I am an engineer and a bit of a nerd / geek as well, so I like to buy the latest gadgets (not just for golf).
My wife and I own a S60 each and are pretty satisfied with it. Only real downsides are that Stableford handicap scoring still does not work (yes, even with latest software) and that I'd expect some more golf stats - which Garmin seems to add from time to time, so things are heading in the right direction.
I just purchased the CT10 full set and would like to share the first impression and experience with it.
1) First impression of the plastic casing and screw of the sensor is a bit of a mixed feeling. It does not look high quality and I expect the screw not to last too long.
2) The mechanical installation itself is easy - however...
a) It is "one size does NOT fit all" - I play Ping clubs with orange "XXL" grips and the sensor looks way too small - which is just optical. I tried the sensors with my wifes clubs and here things are a bit more difficult - the sensor diameter is 1-2mm larger than her XS grips. So the outer edge of the sensor is not pressing on the end of the grip, but is tangling in "the air". So you have mechanical stress on both, the screw and the top of the grip and I doubt that either would last very long. I recommend Garmin to offer different sensor diameters.
b) I used them first yesterday with my Ping set - and after 100 balls on the driving range, the sensor on the Driver, the woods and my hybrids went loose after a few shots already. Not good at all.
3) Pairing is very easy - after mechanical installation just pull club after club from the bag, starting with the driver and follow the instructions
4) On the round: I played so far one round yesterday.
a) Most annoyingly, the driver was not detected by the watch - so no driver shots were detected as well. It was paired correctly. Dunno, what happended, but will un-pair and re-pair this afternoon. If it happens on the round, it takes way too long to fix it. Garmin should add a "test procedure" for the clubs so you can check whether everthing is fine.
b) Most Putter shots were detected, but not all. Sometimes shots of Putter or wegdes wer counted to the wrong hole (which seems to be changing once in a while). The annoying thing of this mis-ordered shots is that you cannot change the hole in Garmin connect after the game.
c) Most surprisingly. so far no real added value could be seen. If you take out a club, the watch vibrates and shows the club plus the typical and max distance. What is "typical"???
So far a very mixed picture - I believe it's too early for early adopters.
I have purchased a set for wife as well, which is still sealed and packed. I guess I will return them to the vendor and wait for an improved version.
Cheers
Harvey
ADDENDUM:
Driver sensor seems to be "dead". Will return the complete set to Garmin.
