Swing Caddie SC300i vs Trackman 4
Swing Caddie SC300i is the cheaper unit by $25,595. Swing Caddie SC300i needs less room depth (18 ft vs 21 ft). Swing Caddie SC300i has no required subscription.
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Reasons to pick Swing Caddie SC300i
- Costs $25,595 less up front ($400 vs $25,995)
- Needs 3 ft less room depth (18 ft vs 21 ft)
- No required subscription (vs $1,100/yr)
- Built-in screen shows your numbers at the mat
Reasons to pick Trackman 4
- Works with more sim software (4 vs 2 platforms)
| Swing Caddie SC300i | Trackman 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ✓$400 | $25,995 |
| Tracking tech | Radar (doppler) | Radar + camera |
| Placement | Behind the golfer | Behind the golfer |
| Min ceiling | 9 ft | 9 ft |
| Min depth | ✓18 ft | 21 ft |
| Indoor/outdoor | both | both |
| Ball requirements | any | any |
| Measured data | 4 — Ball Speed, Swing Speed, Launch Angle, Spin Rate | ✓26 — Club Speed, Attack Angle, Dynamic Loft, Club Path, Face Angle, Face to Path, Spin Loft, Swing Plane, Swing Direction, Low Point, Impact Data, Dynamic Lie, Swing Radius, D Plane Tilt, Ball Speed, Smash Factor, Launch Angle, Launch Direction, Spin Rate, Spin Axis, Height, Curve, Landing Angle, Carry, Side, Total Distance |
| Sim software | MySwingCaddie App, VC Manager | Trackman Virtual Golf, Trackman Performance Studio, Trackman Golf (mobile app), Trackman Golf Pro (mobile app) |
| Sim platforms | — | — |
| Subscription | ✓None required | TM4 Software Subscription $1,100/yr (300+ courses, games, shot analysis, TrackMan University); first year included with purchase |
| Verdict | Practice-focused handheld radar with a voice + 5.3" LCD readout — range numbers in your pocket, no simulator or course play. | The tour standard — also the biggest space requirement on this list. Most homes can't give it the depth it wants. |
✓ marks the better value on rankable specs (lower price, fits smaller rooms, more measured data, no required subscription). Greyed rows are identical.
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