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Will there be no more software updates beyond 4.40 that was released over 2 years ago....??

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1 month ago

the software of one of your premium golf products, which, while only about two years old, does not always function perfectly. For example, the laser rangefinder sometimes places flags beyond the edge of the green, which affects accuracy.

Additionally, I’ve noticed that newer Garmin golf products are receiving updated features—such as including wind in the “Plays Like” distance calculation—which would be incredibly useful in this model as well.

Given the premium price point of this product, I believe it would be reasonable to expect more frequent software updates to maintain its value and performance. Are there any upcoming updates planned, or is continued support for this model still on the roadmap?

  • +1 19 days ago

    The Approach Z82 includes the PlaysLike Distance feature as a feature, this is displayed both on the GPS distances that display the front, middle, and back of the green...along with the ranged distance. The up and down or square icons next to the distances display the slope adjusted distance with the the value showing longer when uphill, shorter if hitting downhill, or square if on a flat area with no slope adjustment. 

    Regarding the concern you mentioned with lasering beyond the edge of the green....the following factors must be considered that can affect the ranging accuracy: 

    External factors may affect ranging accuracy, such as ambient light, weather conditions, target reflectivity, and target size:

    • The device can target longer ranges in lower light conditions, such as on overcast days. Bright sunlight minimizes ranging ability.
    • Rain minimizes ranging ability.
    • The device can target longer ranges when measuring the distance to brightly colored, reflective, or shiny objects. Black objects are less reflective, and can be targeted at shorter ranges.
    • Larger objects are easier to target than smaller objects. For example, you should target the flag instead of the pin.
    • The device can target longer ranges when the angle to the target is closer to 90 degrees. A smaller angle to the target limits ranging ability.

    The Approach Z82 is still supported for updates on an as-needed basis, and is by all means still supported by Garmin. As any updates become available they will be announced, and updates for devices are not announced beforehand as they are in progress. There is not any information regarding the any planned updates at this time for the software or any additional features outside of what is advertised for the Z82.