The Arccos Gen 4 system puts tiny sensors on your clubs and tracks every single shot you take. Here's the thing: it gets it right 98% of the time, which is pretty impressive when you think about it.
These lightweight sensors attach to your club grips, and you basically forget they're there. Once you start playing, the system tracks everything automatically. You don't need to pull out your phone after every shot or write anything down. The sensors do all the work, sending data straight to your phone while you focus on your game.
If you're serious about getting better at golf and you play regularly, Arccos gives you insights you simply can't get any other way. It's like having a coach, caddie, and statistician all rolled into one app on your phone. The data shows most users improve remarkably, and that's hard to argue with when you're watching your scores drop month after month!
Unlock your full golf potential with Arccos Smart Sensors, the ultimate shot-tracking system delivering precise data and pro insights to improve every swing.
Here's where Arccos won me over completely. I've tested shot tracking systems that require you to tap your phone after every shot, mark penalties manually, and basically become a data entry clerk instead of a golfer. With Arccos, I literally just played golf. The sensors detected every single shot, drives, approaches, chips, and putts, without me touching my phone once. After my initial round, I checked the app expecting to find gaps in the data. Instead, I found every shot mapped precisely where I'd hit it, including that embarrassing skulled wedge on the 7th that I'd rather forget.
The accuracy blew me away. Arccos claims they capture over 98% of shots accurately, and in my experience, that's conservative. Over the past year, I've had maybe five or six shots total that needed manual adjustment. The system even figured out when I took a penalty drop versus hitting a provisional. How? The GPS integration with your phone triangulates everything so precisely that it knows when you've moved laterally versus advancing the ball.
What really sets this apart is the lack of friction in your round. You're not thinking about the technology; you're just playing. The sensors communicate with your phone via Bluetooth (or the Link Pro if you're going phone-free), and everything happens in the background. After testing numerous tracking systems over the years, this is the initial one that doesn't interrupt my rhythm or pace of play.
I've always been suspicious of "AI" marketing buzzwords, but Arccos's Smart Caddie feature is the real deal. Before each shot, it analyzes your historical performance with each club, factors in current wind conditions, elevation changes, and even the specific hole layout to recommend not just a club, but a strategy. The initial time it told me to hit a 7-iron from 155 yards, normally my 165-yard club, I thought it was broken. Then I checked the details: 8 mph headwind, 15 feet uphill, rough lie. I hit the 7-iron and landed pin high.
The "Plays Like" distance feature has become my secret weapon. Last month at Pebble Beach (yes, I splurged), the caddie showed me that my 180-yard approach on the iconic 7th hole actually played like 195 yards due to elevation and wind. My playing partners all came up short with their club selection, while I stuck it to 12 feet. They asked what rangefinder I was using, and I just smiled and showed them my phone.
But here's what really impressed me: the system learns. After about ten rounds, the club recommendations became eerily accurate. I figured out that I tend to pull my 6-iron under pressure, that my 56-degree wedge flies five yards shorter into the wind than my other wedges, and that I'm money with my hybrid from 200-210 yards. This isn't generic advice; it's tailored coaching based on my actual performance data. The AI has analyzed over a billion shots from Arccos users, and it shows in the sophistication of its recommendations.
Most golfers practice wrong. We hit drivers at the range because it's fun, work on our putting because we three-putted last round, and generally waste time on things that won't actually lower our scores. Arccos changed how I practice by showing me exactly where I'm losing strokes. The strokes gained analysis, the same system the PGA Tour uses, breaks down every aspect of your play compared to your target handicap. What's remarkable is that Arccos members see an average improvement of 5.02 strokes off their handicap in just the first year of using the system.
In my case, the data was humbling. I thought I was a good iron player who struggled with putting. Wrong. My approach shots from 150-175 yards were costing me 2.3 strokes per round compared to a 10-handicap baseline. My putting? Actually, 0.5 strokes better than average. This completely flipped my practice routine. Instead of grinding on the putting green, I started spending 70% of my range time on mid-irons. Six months later, I've dropped three strokes off my handicap.
The app presents all this data beautifully. You can explore deep into club-by-club performance, see your dispersion patterns, track improvement trends over time, and even compare yourself to other players at your skill level. The app's strokes gained analytics show precisely how your performance stacks up against golfers at various handicap levels, turning vague feelings about your game into actionable data. My favorite feature is the "Virtual Caddie Report." After each round, it's like having a teaching pro analyze your round and tell you exactly what went right and wrong. One report showed me that I was consistently missing greens short right with my 8-iron. A simple grip adjustment fixed an issue I didn't even know I had.
Playing golf with your phone in your pocket is annoying. It bounces around, falls out when you bend over to read putts, and the constant vibrations from notifications kill the zen of being on the course. Enter the Link Pro, Arccos's wearable device that freed me from my phone dependency. This little puck clips to your belt or pocket and handles all the shot detection duties while your phone stays in the cart or your bag.
Setup takes two minutes, pair it with your phone before the round, and you're done. The Link Pro maintains the GPS connection and sensor communication throughout your round, syncing everything back to your phone afterward. The battery easily lasts 12+ hours (I've played 36 holes without issue), and it's completely waterproof. I've played through torrential downpours where my phone would've been useless, but the Link Pro kept tracking everything perfectly.
The best part? You can still get yardages and club recommendations on your smartwatch if you have one. I use an Apple Watch, and having my "Plays Like" distance right on my wrist while my phone sits in the cart is a revolutionary shift. The watch app is simple but effective, with distance to the pin, recommended club, and wind/elevation data. No fumbling with phones, no distractions, just pure golf with a digital caddie on your wrist.
After a year of heavy use, including rounds in rain, extreme heat, and even snow (don't judge, I'm addicted), every single sensor still works perfectly. These things are built like tiny tanks. The weather-resistant design means you never worry about moisture, and they're so light that they don't affect swing weight at all. I was initially concerned about battery life, but each sensor lasts 5+ years. By then, the free annual replacement program will have probably sent you new ones anyway.
Speaking of that replacement program, this is genius customer service. Every year, Arccos sends you one free replacement sensor, no questions asked. Lost one? Upgraded a club? Just request your annual replacement. They also include two extra sensors in every set, specifically for people like me who rotate clubs or buy new wedges mid-season. They've thought through the real-world frustrations of golf tech. The new Gen 4 sensors launching at $249.99 include 16 total sensors to ensure you're never caught without tracking in a club.
The grip integration option deserves mention, too. Several manufacturers now build Arccos sensors directly into their grips (Golf Pride, Lamkin, SuperStroke), so you can have the tracking capability without the screw-in sensors. I've tested both, and honestly, the performance is identical. The integrated grips are slightly more refined, but the screw-in sensors give you the flexibility to use any grip you want. After trying both, I stuck with the regular sensors because I'm particular about my grip choice.
Unlock your full golf potential with Arccos Smart Sensors, the ultimate shot-tracking system delivering precise data and pro insights to improve every swing.
Yes, you can transfer your Arccos sensors to new clubs when upgrading equipment. You'll find the twist-in Smart Sensors easily unscrew from old clubs and screw into new ones. If you've got embedded sensors in grips, you can carefully remove them using a solvent like Vaseline and reinstall them in new grips. The Arccos app lets you unpair sensors from old clubs and re-pair them with new ones while preserving your historical data.
Yes, Arccos works on courses worldwide. You'll get ideal shot strategies on any international course, with the app supporting both yards and meters for countries like Japan. It factors in local wind and elevation conditions wherever you play. The system's GPS tracking captures your shots globally, and it's permitted under R&A and USGA rules that govern most countries. You can even preview and prepare for international courses virtually before traveling there.
Yes, you can use Arccos with Android smartwatches running Wear OS 2.0 or later. Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and newer models offer the best experience with full GPS distances, shot reviewing, and club analysis. You'll need to select "Wear OS" or "Android Wear" as your Watch GPS when starting rounds. Older Samsung watches with Tizen OS only support a limited range finder-only mode, where your phone must stay in your pocket for shot tracking.
Your Arccos Smart Sensors' batteries typically last at least 2 years without needing replacement or recharging. They're covered by a two-year warranty from the activation date. Since the batteries aren't replaceable, you'll need new sensors once they're depleted. However, your annual membership includes 5 replacement sensors each year, ensuring you'll always have fresh, functioning sensors. The Link Pro device's battery lasts about 2 rounds or 10 hours per charge.
After a year with Arccos, I can't imagine playing without it. It's not just about the technology; it's about how the technology disappears and lets you focus on golf while secretly making you better. My handicap has dropped from 12.3 to 9.1, and more significantly, I understand my game in a way I never did before. I know exactly which clubs to trust under pressure, where my misses tend to go, and what aspects of my play need work.
This system is perfect for the analytical golfer who wants to improve but doesn't have time for weekly lessons. It's for the player who's tired of guessing why they shot 85 one day and 95 the next. And honestly, it's for anyone curious about what tour players have known for years, that data-driven improvement is the fastest path to lower scores. Yes, it's an investment, but it's one that's paid me back in lower scores, won Nassaus, and the simple satisfaction of understanding my game. The future of golf is here, and surprisingly, it doesn't get in the way of the play we love.
