Instead of wasting cash (or space in your bag), here are four accessories I recommend skipping. In some cases, the alternative saves you money. In others, it simply offers more value where it counts. Either way, you’ll end up with gear that actually earns its place in your bag.
1. Cheap “Slope” Rangefinders
Budget rangefinders with slope may look appealing but the slope calculation is usually inaccurate, inconsistent or outright wrong. If the number jumps around or doesn’t account for angle properly, it’s doing more harm than good.
Instead, get this.
Go simple: a basic no-slope rangefinder for budget yardages. Or if you want slope, choose one that’s actually accurate—like Shot Scope PRO L2 or PRO ZR (use code MGS15 for 15% off).
2. Multi-Prong, Gadget-Heavy Divot Tools
Those bulky, multi-prong “Swiss Army” divot tools look cool but they aren’t worth the $20 or more. Sometimes, the extra prongs and attachments make it harder to use proper green-repair technique and they can be bulky to keep in your pocket.
Instead, get this.
A tee or a simple two-prong or single-prong divot tool that lets you repair cleanly. Focus on correct technique3. Golf-Branded Club Cleaning Wipes
Golf cleaning wipes seem convenient but they just aren’t necessary. They tend to dry out quickly and cost far more than they’re worth. A regular microfiber towel and a little water do the same job.
Instead, get this.
A microfiber towel (works for clubs and balls, costs almost nothing). Or upgrade to a Grooveit brush if you want water + quick scrubbing on your bag.
4. Tee Height Gadgets (Like TeeBot)
If you haven’t seen the TeeBot, it’s a little device that helps you set your tee to the “perfect” height. Yes, tee height matters. But manufacturers already make tees with height-marking lines for a fraction of the price.
The bigger issue? Even if your tee height is flawless, you still need the swing mechanics to actually find the center of the face. A $25 tee height-measuring gadget won’t do that for you.
This is one of those situations where I’d use the simple test: “Do the pros use it?”
Instead, get this.
Regular tees with height-marking lines—they do the same thing instantly. Or simply use the visual rule: half the ball sits above the top of the driver.
5. Premium golf ball marker pens (Like Flightpath)
These $15 per pen “tour-trusted” marker pens look impressive in the product photos but they don’t do anything a regular Sharpie can’t already handle. Even if the ink does last longer, most golfers lose the ball long before the markings ever fade. I’ve had the cheap marker in my bag for years and it does the trick.
Instead, get this.
A simple Sharpie. It’s cheap, reliable and easy to replace when you inevitably misplace it.The post 5 Golf Accessories You Don’t Need And What To Use Instead appeared first on MyGolfSpy.