A thorough comparison of four different golf counters, all priced under 10 USD! A thorough comparison of four types of golf counters from ten different perspectives.

1. Price

First, let’s compare prices. In terms of price

Lowest price: 3.99 USD for apple watch

Highest price: 8.52 USD for finger watch + shipping

Highest price: 8.52 USD + shipping. This time, I put a restriction that the price should be less than 10 USD. Therefore, the difference is not that big, and it seems that there is almost no price difference between any of the golf counters. However, I have given them stars in this four-way comparison (the lower the price, the better).

2. Is it readily available?

Next, let’s compare prices. As for the price, it depends on whether or not delivery from Amazon is necessary.This was a big difference between the two. If you have a golf competition coming up on the weekend, and you can place your order on Monday, it won’t make much difference, but you don’t want to worry about the score count when you actually use the product beforehand. In this regard, the apple watch has an advantage (in that it does not require delivery).It’s a digital product. With a digital product, you can get the product right away with the communication of information, so I would say that the apple watch golf counter application is by far the best here.

3. How well it fits on the body

Next, let’s compare how it fits to your body. The main point here is where to put the golf counter. The places to put it are

Loop type: golf glove

One-reset type: golf glove or golf cap

Finger type: index finger or thumb

Applewatch app: wrist (because it is a watch)

Now, let’s take a look at the features of each.

First, let’s look at the loop-type golf counter. This one has two hooks on the back, but they are very thin. Therefore, the distance between the hooks is a little too small to fit on a cap, so you will have to fit it on your glove. Also, this one requires you to push in the upper left protrusion with quite a strong force, and with a glove, I had to hold this golf counter down with my fingers each time to keep it from moving. For this reason, I felt that while it may be convenient for putters that are counted only a few times, it may not be suitable for counting the entire course.

Next, let’s talk about the one-reset golf counter. Like the loop-type golf counter, this one has a hook on the back. However, this one has slightly wider spacing, so it could be attached to caps as well as golf gloves. Also, when counting, you have to turn the dial on the right side, and I was able to do this without much effort on both my cap and glove. Therefore, it can be said that the one-reset type golf counter has the advantage of being able to count scores without having to be limited to putters.

Next, let’s look at the finger type. I’m right-handed, so when I set it on my left finger, I felt like I had a huge thick bandage wrapped around my finger all the time, and it was hard to use. It might be good if you get used to it, but I thought it would be difficult to buy and use a golf counter because I have a golf competition this weekend. I thought it was a good idea.

Let’s take a look at the golf counter and finally the golf score counter in the apple watch app. I am a regular user of the apple watch, and I use it to receive notifications from facebook and such. For me, the apple watch, which I wear all the time, felt very comfortable on my body and I didn’t feel any discomfort in using it.

4. Smoothness of the counting process

The fourth is the ease of counting. As you would expect from a golf counter, all of the golf counters are specialized for counting in golf, and all of them were smooth enough. As a result of this smoothness, I give all golf counters a 3-star rating. After all, specialization makes a difference, doesn’t it?

5. Visibility in direct sunlight

Next, we will compare the visibility in direct sunlight. As for the visibility in direct sunlight, we will compare the following: 

In terms of visibility in direct sunlight, the loop type and the one-reset type, which fully utilize the advantage of analog, were superior. On the other hand, the apple watch application, with its retina display of the highest resolution, was able to count golf scores very beautifully. As a result, the loop type, one-reset type, and apple watch golf counters have very good visibility.

6. Concerns about running out of battery

Sixth, we will compare golf counters from the perspective of battery life concerns. As far as the concern of running out of battery, the analog loop and one-reset golf counters were the strongest. On the other hand, the finger type golf counter that uses batteries as its power source and the apple watch app’s golf counter were given 2 stars, dropping one star because the former doesn’t run out of battery easily and the latter can be recharged the day before a competition. However, when considering its use as a golf counter, I can no longer say that it is a negative factor, and I don’t have to worry too much about it).

7.Ease of counting by hole

Next, we will compare the ease of counting by hole for different golf counters in the following terms of counting:

(a) Counting within the same hole

(b) Counting after a hole change

(c) Counting putts

(a) Counting within the same hole

This is the count within one hole. There was no difference about this one, as it is a golf counter that specializes in score counting.

Loop type: ★★★

One-reset type: ★★★

Finger type: ★★★

Apple watch app: ★★★

(b) Counting after a hole change

This one is easy to count when you change holes. What you have to do when you change a hole, there was a difference between the loop type that requires you to press a button to set it to zero every time and other golf counters that allow you to change a hole by simply pressing a button. The one that shined the most was the apple watch golf counter. This one was very unique in that you don’t need to reset it, but can proceed to the next hole.

Loop type: ★☆☆☆

One-reset type: ★★★

Finger type: ★★★

Apple watch app: ★★★

(c) Counting putts

The last point of comparison in terms of the ease of counting by hole is the ease of counting putts by hole. There is a clear difference between the apple watch app and the other golf counters: the apple watch golf counter can count putts in addition to the overall score, while the other counters cannot separate putts from the overall score. If you want to use a golf counter other than the apple watch to record putts, you could learn the overall score in your head and use it only for putts.

Loop type: ★☆☆☆

One-reset type: ★☆☆☆

Finger method: ★☆☆☆

Apple watch app: ★★★

8.Ease of access to purchase leads

The next step is to compare the ease of getting to the purchase lead. As for the ease of getting to the purchase line, you can buy the golf score counter from the following:

Loop, one-reset, and finger golf counters: amazon link

apple watch app: app store link

Therefore, all of the golf counters are easy to get to the lead to purchase and I give them all a rating of ★★★.

9. Linkage with scorecard or not

The last two perspectives. This one is about whether or not it works with the scorecard. There is a big difference between the apple watch app and other apps when it comes to scorecard integration. First of all, in common with the loop type, one-reset type, and finger type, you need to think about “which hole” each time, but with the apple watch app, you can record the hole information, so you don’t need to record it on the scorecard. This is very convenient! So I looked at golf counters from the perspective of whether or not they worked with scorecards, and the winner was the apple watch.

10. Stylishness

Finally, let’s compare in terms of stylishness. When it comes to smartness, there are two options:

Is it a cool golf counter to wear?

In this case, the apple watch app is clearly superior. If I had to pick the second place, I would say the one-reset type, but people around you will think, “Oh, he’s using a golf counter. On the other hand, with the apple watch, you can quickly check your heart rate, the temperature and weather conditions on the golf course, and more. It’s a very stylish golf counter.

Overall verdict: Of the many golf counters out there, the best recommendation is the apple watch app!

Finally, a summary. The best app for golf counters is the apple watch app. I’ve re-posted the link below, if you’d like to take a look!