Review · Phigolf
Phigolf 2 review
It's a golf video game with a swing stick, not a practice tool, and that's fine as long as you buy it for the right reason.
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Club sensor (no ball tracking)
- Price
- $263
- Plan / yr
- $0
- 3-yr cost
- $263
Price seen Oct 27, 2026; prices change.
I'd buy it if
Family fun in small rooms with no net or screen.
I'd skip it if
You want real practice data.
My take on the Phigolf 2
Phigolf uses a motion sensor on a swing stick (or your own club) and never tracks a ball, so it works in a living room with no net or screen. Owners say it's very easy to set up and fun with family.
As practice data it's weak: owners report inflated distances, unreliable face angle, connectivity drops and lag when casting to a TV.
I'd buy it as a party game. For practice, even the cheapest radar unit is a better tool.
What I'd check before buying
- It doesn't track a ball
- Bluetooth and casting lag
- Battery life
How I put this review together: I haven't had this unit in my own bay. It's built from Phigolf's own pages, retailer listings, published reviews and owner reports, each linked below. My research method.
The real cost of the Phigolf 2
I saw it at $263.20 (list price $329.00). No subscription required; optional E6 ($94.99) and WGT add-ons.
| Plan or add-on | Per year | Required? | What it unlocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| None required (optional premium content) | $0 | Optional | Base app with ~9 free courses (Golf Insider) |
| E6 Connect via Phigolf app (optional) | $94.99 | Optional | E6 courses and online play. Prices from Oct 2022 paywall capture - may be outdated. |
| WGT courses via Phigolf app (optional) | $19.99 | Optional | WGT courses. Oct 2022 capture - may be outdated. |
- Year one
- $263
- Three years
- $263
- Five years
- $263
My math: price + the yearly plan a typical owner needs to play full courses (none). Excludes net, mat, screen and projector. Compare every plan.
The room it needs
The Phigolf 2 is a club sensor (no ball tracking) unit (sensor clipped to grip end of swing stick/club).
| Unit behind the ball | Not published |
|---|---|
| Ball to screen (minimum) | Not published |
| Room depth (minimum) | Not published |
| Room width (minimum) | Not published |
| Ceiling (minimum) | Not published |
| Indoor / outdoor | Indoor + Outdoor |
| Special balls or stickers | none - swing stick needs no ball; can be used with own club and real balls |
No space figures published; only room to swing the short weighted stick. A reviewer says it works in a smaller home.
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What it measures (and what it estimates)
Makers rarely label which numbers are measured and which are calculated. Where the sources split them, I show it. A calculated value isn't useless, but it's more likely to drift indoors.
Measured
- club head speed
- swing path
- tempo
- face angle
- attack angle
Calculated / estimated
- estimated distance
All data derived from club/stick motion; no ball is measured. Golf Insider found consistent club-path error and unreliable face angle vs Trackman.
Software and compatibility
Native app: Phigolf app. Runs on iOS, Android, TV via casting/Apple TV/Chromecast/HDMI.
| Simulator software | Works? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| E6 Connect | Yes | Paid, inside Phigolf ecosystem |
| WGT Golf | Yes | Paid course access |
| GSPro | No | not mentioned by any source |
What owners say
Recurring points from owner forums, verified-buyer reviews and retailer Q&A. Each links to where I read it. "Several sources" means at least two independent owners said it.
Praise
- Very easy to set upseveral sources agree · shopsavvy.com, golfinsideruk.com
- Fun with friends and family; more a golf video game than a trainerseveral sources agree · shopsavvy.com, golfinsideruk.com
- Some owners find the swing data accurate enoughrecurring owner theme (about 14% of review mentions, ShopSavvy summary) · shopsavvy.com
Complaints
- Connectivity problems and swings not always registeringrecurring owner theme (about 10% of review mentions) · shopsavvy.com
- Putting feels unrealisticrecurring owner theme (about 10% of review mentions) · shopsavvy.com
- Battery won't hold charge / sensor can break; support complaintsrecurring owner theme (about 5% of review mentions each) · shopsavvy.com
- Lag when casting phone to TVsingle source · geardiary.com
- Distances inflated and face angle unreliable - not a real practice toolseveral reviewers agree · golfinsideruk.com, mygolfspy.com
What published reviews found
These outlets published their own reviews. I summarize their headline verdict; read the full review for their testing details.
Think of it as an interactive golf video game; swing data not accurate enough to improve most golfers.
'Is a $300 Golf Simulator Any Good?' - sensor picks up exaggerated shot shapes well but predicted distances are severely inflated (from search snippet; page 403).
Easy, fun with lots of play options; wishes for a Smart TV app to avoid casting lag (from search snippet).
Alternatives to consider
Shot Scope
Shot Scope LM1
Radar · speed + distance only · no sim
Garmin
Garmin R10
Radar behind the ball · 4 measured values · works outdoors
Rapsodo
Rapsodo MLM2PRO
Radar + 2 cameras behind the ball · measured spin with RPT balls
Questions people ask
How much does the Phigolf 2 really cost?
$263 at the street price I saw on 2026-10-27. No subscription required; optional E6 ($94.99) and WGT add-ons. By my math that's about $263 over three years and $263 over five.
Does the Phigolf 2 need a subscription?
No plan is required for the core features. No subscription required; optional E6 ($94.99) and WGT add-ons.
Can you use the Phigolf 2 outdoors?
Yes, the maker and retailers list it for outdoor use as well as indoors.
How much space does the Phigolf 2 need?
It doesn't track the ball, so it only needs room for a safe swing.
Keep reading
What I couldn't verify (3)
- current E6/WGT in-app prices (2022 capture)
- US release date (Japan crowdfund 2022)
- Phigolf 3 existence - none found
Sources
Every number on this page comes from one of these 6 pages. We checked them on Oct 27, 2026. Prices change often, so confirm before you buy.
About the author
Nouman SabirFounder & Editor
Nouman Sabir founded Carry & Spin and edits every page. Nouman reads the makers' manuals and plan pages, retailer listings and owner forums, works out what each setup really costs, and keeps every claim linked to its source. Nouman is a researcher, not a golf pro, and says so.
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