3 min read- The new Arccos Air has replaced the brand’s long-popular club sensors.
- Right now for Prime Day, it’s 29% off.
- This device provides data and analysis on the paired app to help you improve your golf game.
GOLF IS NOT an easy sport to play, and I am by no means an expert. But I have (sorta) figured out my game in the past season, and feel like I’m fairly dialed in this year so far. That’s not to say I don’t have a bad day executing, but when things go wrong I tend to understand what problem is (fixing it on-course is not always the easiest though).
When it comes to improving at golf, practice and holding on to proper swing thoughts and techniques are what’s worked for me. Sometimes I’ve found that tech can be noise, unless it’s strictly knowing what distance you’re looking at for each shot. Then I came across the new Arccos Air system. It’s an improvement on the brand’s original club sensors (that went into the butt end of each club) in that it’s a tiny device you keep on your person during your round to track each and every shot. And while I’ve only used it for three rounds so far, it’s already been illuminating and helping me diagnose my rounds after and find the areas I can improve on. And thanks to Prime Day, it’s currently got its biggest discount ever at 29% off.
If you’ve used the Arccos Club Sensors before, then you’re pretty familiar with how the app works and the kinds of data and information you’ll have access to. The biggest improvement is really not needing all those club sensors, and the issue that can happen when you lose one or when one of them craps out. Also, while I’ve never played with them, they technically do lengthen your club and I can see it impacting grip for some players.
The Air device is tiny, no bigger than a divot repair tool. I keep mine either in a coin or zip pocket where it’s out of the way from balls and tees. There is an attachment to keep it on your belt. But honestly, I haven’t found it to be a hinderance in my pocket.
While you can use it to track shots in real time, I really only look at the app during rounds to make sure the shot tracking is correct. And you actually don’t even need your phone on course, as it’ll sync later after your round. I have found that every so often it’ll incorrectly add a shot in or miss a short putt (you can edit and add shots so everything is correct). The big way I’ve been using it is to take a look after a round to see where I could have done better.
As you can see from my overall SG chart, my approach shots have been needing some work this season. You can dig into that and see what distances give you fits (for me it’s the 125-149 yards I need to work on), what your greens in regulation percentage is like, and even some opportunities with a tip from a coach for each.
You can really go deep into the analytics, or keep it as surface level as you want. Even for areas you’re doing well, there are still things to find to improve upon.
A downside with the Arccos Air is it does require a subscription to use. The good news is that the first year of membership is currently offered with the device in this Prime Day deal. The bad news is after that year is up, the membership costs $199.99 a year. Which is a lot to swallow. I’ll have to see how impactful it is to improving on my ~15 handicap this season to see if it’ll be worth the cost to renew next year.
But for now, it’s really a device that’s simple to use and is helping provide lots of insight into where I can get better on the course.
Ryan Brower is the Senior Gear and Reviews Editor at Men’s Health, where he tests the best products in outdoor gear, tech, running shoes, and more. He has written about the outdoors for nearly two decades and was previously the Managing Editor, Content Performance at Gear Patrol. He holds a B.A. in Sport Management and is a Certified Beer Server, having previously covered the craft beer industry. Ryan currently lives on the water in New Jersey with his wife and their dog.
