GARMIN MARQ 2 Golfer is 2023's Best Golf Watch (it's not even close)

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  • @LetsPlayThru
    @LetsPlayThru  2 роки тому +2

    If you enjoyed it, please subscribe: ua-cam.com/channels/gb-p291xQ_hUx7hQtOb72A.html

  • @JoshCousteau
    @JoshCousteau 2 роки тому +15

    $2300 for Marq Adventure Gen 2 and $3150 for Callaway Great Big Bertha Iron set. RECESSION IS OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @p.scottrice8235
      @p.scottrice8235 2 роки тому +6

      For the price, I will stay with my S62.

    • @mejustanormalguy4742
      @mejustanormalguy4742 2 роки тому +1

      @@p.scottrice8235 it's the same watch function wise.

    • @majheerink
      @majheerink Рік тому

      @@mejustanormalguy4742 No it’s not!

  • @dannymcneal
    @dannymcneal 2 роки тому +4

    I have the Epix Gen 2 and love it for a variety of reasons. Golf is now on another level. Question: Is there a difference in shot accuracy/flag accuracy on the golf course between the Marq 2 and Epix Gen 2? Thanks for another great video!

    • @LetsPlayThru
      @LetsPlayThru  2 роки тому +5

      No difference in accuracy. Epix is awesome, congrats 🍾

    • @dannymcneal
      @dannymcneal 2 роки тому +1

      @@LetsPlayThru - Thank you for your recommendation of the Gen 2-love it!!

    • @hassanszaidi9
      @hassanszaidi9 5 місяців тому

      The Approach line records swing tempo as you play a round. Pressing measure shot also shows swing tempo. I think this feature is missing on MARQ Golfer

  • @smokey04b53
    @smokey04b53 Рік тому +3

    my beef with Garmin is longevity. Could be me. I'm a military officer and hard on watches, but I've had 3 Garmins from their original running watch to a top of the line Fenix when those came out about 6-7 years ago. Not one lasted more than 2 years. Went back to Suunto.

  • @deanmackogolf8023
    @deanmackogolf8023 2 роки тому +6

    I've got the Garmin s60. I don't know if there are enough new features on here to warrant an upgrade. I would have loved to have seen some of the AI that you mentioned. My only beef with these watches is that when zooming in on the course it takes you from the entire hole straight to your landing area. I wish there was a better way to show parts of the hole with distances to hazards without it being so tiny.

    • @LetsPlayThru
      @LetsPlayThru  2 роки тому +2

      It would be nice to scroll anywhere on the map, totally agree

    • @deanmackogolf8023
      @deanmackogolf8023 2 роки тому +1

      @@LetsPlayThru have you seen any other watches that have a better configuration when showing the map?

    • @pahhaw4251
      @pahhaw4251 11 місяців тому +1

      this is exactly why I won't get a golf specific watch, until they figure out how to provide this type of view and give you the satellite imaging....once they do that, it's next level and would be worth my having a watch just for golfing.

  • @macgeng
    @macgeng Рік тому +5

    Can you please do MARQ 2 VS S70 comparison video. Thanks!

  • @peterghyara6967
    @peterghyara6967 Рік тому +5

    I had bote h watches, Marq and Marq 2 for 4 weeks. Frankly speaking, nope they are both not worth it. Got myself the approachs62 and now I am very happy. I got the Marq first , for 1800 euros then I got the Marq2. I really don't know why this watch should cost 2400 euros nor the normal Marq for 1800 euros. The Marq doesn't even have a touch screen. I had spoken to Garmin but naturally they asked me to compare the differences between the 2 watches, differences, hardly found any. OK for people who run,hike,surf and and and, ask myself who does it all. I play golf, tennis, dive and swim, but frankly speaking nope wasn't worth it. I tried it with tennis, but maybe I am stupid, I had to buy an extra app for scoring etc. The most annoying thing was inspite of paying all that money Garmin went and took another 100 Euros from me for their app, madness. I got the money back. By the way I did get all my money back. To come to an end, these watches are overpriced and have nothing to do with a premium watch. If you have the money to spend then buy the watch, if you want something really good use the s 62. Originally I was planning on getting the Tag Heuer, but I was told not worth it.

  • @ismathem
    @ismathem Рік тому +1

    Great video. finaly, a review of the golf features. 👍🏾👏🏾

  • @scottt2012
    @scottt2012 2 роки тому +1

    Asked about that shirt before and now you've left me a link. Grateful for that and for the great content that you consistently provide.

  • @andyp.4205
    @andyp.4205 2 роки тому +1

    Your golf videos, are very informative, but when I looked up the price of $2,100, egads. Spring of 2023, I'm going with the Bushnell Ion Elite. I prefer the golf specific info myself but for the person that needs other info this looks like a great offering.

    • @LetsPlayThru
      @LetsPlayThru  2 роки тому +1

      That’s a solid choice for a watch that does the basics great. I think you’ll enjoy that one.

  • @archosbreak
    @archosbreak 2 роки тому +2

    So cool watch! But i got one question. Just in terms of functionality, especially for golf, does it differ from epix gen 2? It does not seem except the outside part

    • @LetsPlayThru
      @LetsPlayThru  2 роки тому +1

      Correct. Functionality is the same as the Epix Gen 2 except for the battery charge port is now magnetic, and more premium case materials

    • @hassanszaidi9
      @hassanszaidi9 5 місяців тому

      The Approach line records swing tempo as you play a round. Pressing measure shot also shows swing tempo. I think this feature is missing on MARQ Golfer / EPIX / FENIX

  • @simonh2011
    @simonh2011 Рік тому +1

    I want this so bad but for the price you can get an approach r10 launch monitor, an approach g80 handheld gps and an approach s62 (not that you'd even need them all) and still be about £700 better off...

  • @malantoine
    @malantoine Рік тому

    Hello, thanks for the review. Is there a size difference between Epix 2 and Marq Golfer ? Both look pretty big, but I was wondering if Marq was even bigger than epix. Many thanks

  • @jbh199
    @jbh199 2 роки тому +1

    Another informative video Gabe. Are the courses preloaded or you have to download each course. Thanks

    • @LetsPlayThru
      @LetsPlayThru  2 роки тому

      I believe they are pre-loaded, there’s no lag at all

    • @FengWilliam
      @FengWilliam 2 роки тому

      Preloaded

    • @jbh199
      @jbh199 2 роки тому

      Thanks guys

  • @jman000
    @jman000 2 роки тому +5

    I'd love to see your opinions on the Apple Watch Ultra as a golf watch. I use mine every day with Hole 19 or the TaylorMade app and only lose about 25% after 18 holes, which was similar to my Vivoactive 4.

    • @petegalindez9961
      @petegalindez9961 2 роки тому

      I too have an Apple Watch Ultra that I use with the Arccos system. Haven’t used it much yet, but so far, so good. Battery life is sooooo much better than my old Apple Watch 6…I charge every 3rd day now!

    • @freepat101
      @freepat101 Рік тому

      My only complaint so far with the Ultra for golf is the bulkiness of it. I use the 18 birdies app and it works great. Tried switching to my right wrist since I have a glove on my left hand, but it just feels odd that way.
      Only other thing is I feel like I’m spending too much time looking at my watch.

  • @JaybirdCU
    @JaybirdCU Рік тому +1

    Debating between this, the Epix Gen 2, and the s62. My reservations about the marq 2 is the price. If I want to be flashy, I have a few Tags I can wear. My reservations about the Epix is that it seems there were some golf features not available on release, virtual caddie, wind direction, etc. My reservation about the s62 is that it basically 3 year old tech at this point. Have firmware updates made everything available on the epix at this point? Is there anything from a pure golf standpoint that the epix cant do? That is where I am leaning.

    • @LetsPlayThru
      @LetsPlayThru  Рік тому +2

      I think Epix 2 is the sweet spot personally. Does everything the S62 does with a way better screen and more fitness features. Especially if you have nicer watches, it makes sense.

    • @hassanszaidi9
      @hassanszaidi9 5 місяців тому

      Approach models such as S70 records swing tempo as you play a round. Pressing measure shot also shows swing tempo. I think this feature is missing on MARQ Golfer / EPIX / FENIX

  • @vpnconsult
    @vpnconsult Рік тому +1

    Nice ending to the video.

  • @InstructionalVideoArchive
    @InstructionalVideoArchive 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful watch. Luxury item that is definitely beyond my price point. Great review!

    • @chrisgilligan4968
      @chrisgilligan4968 2 роки тому +2

      The golf rich features may be more abundant with this watch, but the Fenix line of watches should be similar to this in terms of GPS accuracy. You can pick up a Fenix 6 now for under $500 (in Canada....probably much lower in the US). The Fenix 7 is $770 in Canada - so probably around $500 +/- in the US on Black Friday deal. The fit and finish isn't quite as premium as this watch (although still very good) and like I said - it may not have quite the same level of detail for golf....but it will give you accurate yardages, it will keep score, it will track your club yardages....and much more.

    • @InstructionalVideoArchive
      @InstructionalVideoArchive 2 роки тому +1

      @@chrisgilligan4968 thanks for the info, I’ll check it out.

  • @YayaGolf777
    @YayaGolf777 2 роки тому

    I don’t know about you guys but I can’t play with a big watch on my wrist? It’s annoying as (fill in the blank). I like my Garmin S10 just fine. Had Edwin Watts $25 coupon and traded in an old putter walked out for $87. It’s a thin great gamer, simple and checks off all the boxes. I think at times us golfers over think the game a bit? I’m happy to have a birdie putt pretty much any where on the green. Just curious, does the bigger golf watches bother any one else?

  • @desiignvortex8765
    @desiignvortex8765 Рік тому

    Is the club average distance (for each club) feature an averaging of all your shots or is it a certain amount of recent shots (such as last 30 shots)

  • @bentottle917
    @bentottle917 2 роки тому +2

    Gabe, quality content as usual. What a stunning watch, but way too expensive sadly.

    • @LetsPlayThru
      @LetsPlayThru  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Ben. This weekend we will break down the entire Garmin line with some good lower priced options in the mix.

    • @bentottle917
      @bentottle917 2 роки тому

      @@LetsPlayThru I will look forward to that sir. Stay well.

  • @azlananuar3315
    @azlananuar3315 Рік тому

    Is the golf feature the same on the other Marq series?

  • @JuanManuelGarzaZarate
    @JuanManuelGarzaZarate Рік тому

    what golf glove do you used for the video? great review btw

  • @adamkreuz9068
    @adamkreuz9068 Рік тому

    So the software is the same as what you can get on the Epix? I love the look of the Marq Adventurer but I want the golf features, sounds like I could!

  • @whitedime
    @whitedime 2 роки тому

    When you move a pin will it save there or default back each time

    • @LetsPlayThru
      @LetsPlayThru  2 роки тому

      It will save there for your round.

  • @tjhouse6465
    @tjhouse6465 Рік тому

    Very nice review. I have the S62 and it has exactly the same golf functionalities. This watch looks more expensive (and it is), but for using it on the course I don't see a difference.
    I'm still waiting for Garmin to implement software that lets me track how long my putts are and how far from the flag I am when I have hit the greens with different wedges, irons etc. The technology is there on current watches, but I suppose they'll add it to sell the eventual S64

    • @darunia484
      @darunia484 Рік тому

      Is s62 a lot better than s60? Noticed s60 was $100 cheaper

    • @tjhouse6465
      @tjhouse6465 Рік тому

      @@darunia484 The main difference is a bigger screen, full color courses and the virtual caddy. I don't use the caddy much because I know my distances. but it might be something you want.
      I like the display size and the design enough to pay a little extra. If all you care about is how much it will help you on the course, I think the s60 is a fine choice too

    • @hassanszaidi9
      @hassanszaidi9 5 місяців тому

      Does the S62 measure Swing Tempo while playing a round?

  • @neilcaulfield7840
    @neilcaulfield7840 2 роки тому

    Gabe, I'm a bit boring. I like my basic S12 watch. It's lightweight and does the job. Not a big watch fan if l'm being honest, but this way watch looks cool.

    • @LetsPlayThru
      @LetsPlayThru  2 роки тому

      Hey they are all great Neil. As long as you enjoy it, that’s what matters my friend.

  • @ufcfan3940
    @ufcfan3940 6 місяців тому

    Thanks great review I may get this so nice

  • @adamdeleon9058
    @adamdeleon9058 Рік тому

    Does the watch respond when touching the screen with a golf glove or does it need skin? (Silly question, but it applies to me.)

  • @albsteiner
    @albsteiner 2 роки тому

    After watching your videos since S62, not a mention on putt performance/accuracy ? Other than that, great job

    • @LetsPlayThru
      @LetsPlayThru  2 роки тому

      It def doesn’t pick up putts all that well, haven’t found a system that really excels at that TBH

  • @clw22580
    @clw22580 2 роки тому +4

    For $2000 it would need to push my cart read greens and clean my clubs
    That said I’m looking for an alternative to Arrcos

    • @LetsPlayThru
      @LetsPlayThru  2 роки тому +2

      S62 could be a good choice too. Big holiday sale on them at PlayBetter this week

    • @clw22580
      @clw22580 2 роки тому

      @@LetsPlayThru yeah 1st I gotta figure out if I like or could get used to a watch on my lead wrist while playing looking at shotscope too

    • @mikescott8894
      @mikescott8894 2 роки тому

      S62 is great

    • @peterwynne4169
      @peterwynne4169 2 роки тому

      Hey I've been using Shotscope for 7 months now and find it great. Records most shots and now I'm use to checking distance of each shot. Has helped me with club selection as I'm not hitting as far as I think.

    • @clw22580
      @clw22580 2 роки тому

      @@peterwynne4169 yeah Arrcos is good for that too my problem with it is really ok it missed a shot no big deal but during the round it won’t let you go back and add that shot in right away it keeps taking me to the next hold no matter how many times I click the previous hole to edit

  • @colmastro4373
    @colmastro4373 2 роки тому +3

    $4500AUD for a glorified epix? Garmin has lost their damn mind.
    $3000 extra for a bit on titanium and sapphire? samsungs 5 pro entire watch is only $800 and it's titanium and sapphire. Apple watch ultra is $1200 and it's titanium and sapphire. How does garmin justify charging $3000 extra for a couple bucks worth of titanium and sapphire lol?

  • @MrLittlejonboy
    @MrLittlejonboy 2 роки тому

    Should I put this on my list for Santa?
    My S10 2015 model is now showing it’s age. Might take up to 2 minutes just to find courses that I standing at.

  • @jmutube789
    @jmutube789 Рік тому

    This may have been addressed below but do you know if I went with the Marq Adventurer or Athlete (for a more conventional look) instead of the Golfer (the green bezel ughh), would the functionality and GPS accuracy for golf be exactly the same? I currently have an S60 and a Venu 2+ that i wear interchangeably on the golf course and the GPS for the latter is wildly off sometimes from the more-accurate S60. If this issue spills over into the non-Golfer Marq series that would be a very expensive paper weight purchase!

    • @ThomasHoffDE
      @ThomasHoffDE 7 місяців тому

      assume you got your answer, but it's yes (asked Garmin yesterday on a chat.). if you bought the adventurer, curious how you like it. considering the same - Marq Adventurer with a lot of golf use....

    • @jmutube789
      @jmutube789 7 місяців тому +1

      Been the proud owner of a Garmin marq 2 Golfer for over a year now, so it's been tried tested and re-tested on repeat. Firstly I quickly changed my mind about the strap which I thought was going to be the downside, I love it and haven't even bought a second strap because I'm perfectly content with the original (Lazada sells replacements for next to nothing but still not bothered!)
      Overall a great watch and had no itches this far to change a thing. Hasn't improved my golf in the slightest though except the swag and style I bring to the teebox with the jewel on my wrist😂

  • @ryanbaxter1130
    @ryanbaxter1130 Рік тому

    Do you have to pay a subscription for the courses?

  • @geoffmetts6352
    @geoffmetts6352 2 роки тому

    I've been looking at the Fenix7 and Epix2 but please feel free to send me that one!

  • @TienFu
    @TienFu 2 роки тому

    I noticed in the video your hand was green. Was it from the watch strap?

    • @LetsPlayThru
      @LetsPlayThru  2 роки тому

      they sprayed a dye on the greens and it gets on the golf ball

  • @philrizzuti5790
    @philrizzuti5790 2 роки тому

    Hey Gabe, what glove is that?

    • @LetsPlayThru
      @LetsPlayThru  2 роки тому

      It’s from a company called Invictus. I love it.

    • @philrizzuti5790
      @philrizzuti5790 2 роки тому

      @@LetsPlayThru I assume online only right? I’ll have to look into it, my hesitation online is always sizing

  • @MrJeffreyTSanford
    @MrJeffreyTSanford Рік тому

    Other than size compare it to a S70 47mm?????

    • @hassanszaidi9
      @hassanszaidi9 5 місяців тому

      Approach models such as S70 records swing tempo as you play a round. Pressing measure shot also shows swing tempo. I think this feature is missing on MARQ Golfer / EPIX / FENIX

  • @petegalindez9961
    @petegalindez9961 2 роки тому

    That looks awesome! Unfortunately, my 53 year old eyes can’t read that sized font :(

  • @tcofield1967
    @tcofield1967 2 роки тому

    Looks pretty awesome. Not sure that I want to spend as much as the watch runs but it will come down over time and by the time I am ready to replace both the S42 and the I-Watch it should be in a range that won't get me in too much trouble with the spouse.
    Too much.

  • @davidrichard4300
    @davidrichard4300 2 роки тому

    That is very nice. Can it link to your phone to notify you for text and calls?

    • @LetsPlayThru
      @LetsPlayThru  2 роки тому +1

      Yes it can indeed. I never do though as I don’t like the distractions, but there if you want it.

  • @ChessGriffin
    @ChessGriffin 2 роки тому

    Still gaming the Takomos?

  • @dantediego
    @dantediego 2 роки тому

    Hey you should upload videos in 4k. UA-cam pushes 4K videos more than they do regular hd (look it up). If you notice Rick Shiels and good good golf all their videos are 4K and they get Hella push. Everyone uploads in 1080p because of file size and their computers but you guys should invest in higher-end equipment especially if you guys are reviewing products. We need higher resolution. It's 2023

    • @LetsPlayThru
      @LetsPlayThru  2 роки тому

      Curious, what device are you watching on? When I started The channel everything was 4K and it didn’t seem like the juice was worth the squeeze. Most folks who watch this channel are on mobile (55%).

    • @JoshCousteau
      @JoshCousteau 2 роки тому +2

      @@LetsPlayThru your video quality is just fine. i have it set to 1080 and it is very clear

  • @jeffcook8842
    @jeffcook8842 2 роки тому

    Excellent video however myself and several thousand other visually impaired golfers will go that’s nice but useless to me I would really appreciate it if over the winter you could review several hi quality range finders that would speak to us can be wrist or hap mounted don’t really care at the moment I use a basic golf buddy for a rangefinder however it only does direct line it does not account for slope does not account for dogleg and will not store information thank you

  • @Gatorgolfusa
    @Gatorgolfusa 2 роки тому +2

    Your always do a thorough job of explaining during your reviews!
    🐊🏌🦅🇺🇲👍

  • @ActuMoto
    @ActuMoto Рік тому

    As anyone compared it to the Tag Heuer?

  • @Catman39
    @Catman39 2 роки тому

    Now they just need a new rangefinder!

    • @LetsPlayThru
      @LetsPlayThru  2 роки тому +1

      I would t be surprised if we see one in 2023

  • @johnason1398
    @johnason1398 2 роки тому

    Build quality looks better than S62. I have an S62 which has almost all of same features. Cannot see what you are getting for almost $1700 more. Sounds like an ego trip to get the most expensive watch with no additional features. Count me out. I will stay with the S62.

  • @andyboy134
    @andyboy134 2 роки тому

    seems like its a S62 with nicer materials?

    • @LetsPlayThru
      @LetsPlayThru  2 роки тому

      Quite a bit more feature rich than the S62, this is closer to the Epix but with premium materials

    • @andyboy134
      @andyboy134 2 роки тому

      @@LetsPlayThru tried to find it for purchase, says its only available for pre order. Have you any info on launch date?

  • @robertshields6214
    @robertshields6214 2 роки тому

    I really like the watch but they lost me with the green. I currently have the S62. Spending this much on a watch you want it to be your everyday watch but the green ruins it. Bad choice Garmin!

  • @Ken-wc7po
    @Ken-wc7po 11 місяців тому

    I have the new epix 2.. but the golf graphics aren't good yet.. hum

    • @hassanszaidi9
      @hassanszaidi9 5 місяців тому

      Approach models such as S70 records swing tempo as you play a round. Pressing measure shot also shows swing tempo. I think this feature is missing on MARQ Golfer / EPIX / FENIX

  • @riservaditempo
    @riservaditempo 3 місяці тому

    nice bird :)

  • @johnkeeney1554
    @johnkeeney1554 2 роки тому

    That watch does everything my S62 does and its $1500 cheaper

  • @richdouglas2311
    @richdouglas2311 2 роки тому

    Some of the golf features are non-conforming, like the wind gauge and the slope adjustment.
    I prefer a rangefinder, although the pointing feature (towards the pin) is intriguing.
    I have a Suunto G6, which measures swing length, speed, and temp. I'd love to find a good watch to replace it. (It is no longer offered by Suunto.)

  • @nbargolf
    @nbargolf 2 роки тому +1

    Real nice watch but at almost $2000 I'll pass.

    • @LetsPlayThru
      @LetsPlayThru  2 роки тому

      It’s def the Lambo of golf watches

  • @90donallen
    @90donallen 2 роки тому

    where did the hat come from?

    • @LetsPlayThru
      @LetsPlayThru  2 роки тому

      Country Club of Rochester up in NY State

  • @GeneMoretti
    @GeneMoretti Рік тому

    If I knew it cost $2000 right from the start, I'd have said goodbye!

  • @glenngribble7483
    @glenngribble7483 2 роки тому

    I'd have th sell my car to pay for that watch.... waaaayyyy too expensive for the average golfer..... but saying that I wish Santa would bring me one 🤔🤔

  • @K9388-n3z
    @K9388-n3z 2 роки тому

    I love the watch but seems like they never do any software updates or take any advice. Not to mention customer service….

    • @dannymcneal
      @dannymcneal 2 роки тому +1

      I bought the Garmin Epix Gen 2 based upon Lets Play Thru’s review and recommendation. I’m very happy with the frequency of updates-surprised actually, but welcome.

  • @wayneshephard
    @wayneshephard Рік тому

    At 4 grand it would have wanted to shower, dress me and cook my breakfast, crazy money really. Great review though, nice features over my Enduro which I feel is significantly hampered using golf, why can't Garmin add all Garmin Golf features to watches over 1k?

  • @kevinspeight4664
    @kevinspeight4664 2 роки тому

    Way too overpriced, I went with the Golf Buddy, battery life is not great but way better than S20

  • @mikeburke3660
    @mikeburke3660 Рік тому

    Never epix 2 far better

  • @garethbranigan9277
    @garethbranigan9277 Рік тому

    😂😂😂 It's a £2k watch ffs

  • @DrRockso.
    @DrRockso. 2 роки тому

    Nice nine minute infomercial.

  • @teddyzamba1396
    @teddyzamba1396 Рік тому

    Now, if it could only tell me the decibel level of my faaartz on course, and what hole I was the loudest...nice...!!