Pinned’s Caddie makes the most sense beside a rangefinder on the cart

Pinned’s Caddie puts a large hole map on the golf cart, but the most useful takeaway from Dan Barbera’s review is how he combines it with a laser rangefinder. He uses the tablet to check the shape of a hole and choose a small selection of clubs, then measures the flag more precisely once he reaches his ball. It is a practical way to divide two different distance tasks.

Barbera’s August 22 video follows several rounds with the device. His description says Pinned supplied the review unit, the video was not sponsored, and the company did not approve it in advance. Those disclosures help establish what the footage is: a creator’s course experience, rather than our own test or a universal accuracy verdict.

The manufacturer describes an eight-inch GPS tablet with front, center and back green distances, touch-to-anywhere yardages and a built-in magnet. Its course library contains more than 45,000 courses, according to Pinned, and its standard GPS and scoring features do not require a subscription. The company says golfers can use it offline after downloading their course before arrival.

Start with how you travel around the course

The mounting arrangement is central to the device’s appeal. A screen attached to a cart is easy to consult without repeatedly reaching for a phone. But the same large display becomes something to carry and store when a golfer leaves the cart. Barbera finds the device heavy and says it is a poor fit for golfers who walk while carrying their bags.

An earlier Golf Monthly course test reaches a similar conclusion about carrying it. Reviewer Dan Parker also found the tablet useful with a trolley mount, giving push-cart golfers another possible setup. The relevant question is whether there is a secure, convenient place for the screen throughout the round.

Maps help; graphics still have limits

Parker liked the bright display, scoring tools and group game tracking, but found the graphics less detailed than competing presentations. In one example, trees beyond a green were missing from the map even though the green shape, hazards and distances were represented. That is a useful reason to keep looking at the actual hole rather than treating its illustration as a complete inventory of trouble.

Barbera reports fewer responsiveness problems in his later testing, while still finding the graphics rough. He notes that his unit had received updates; that does not establish that every earlier criticism has been fixed. Taken together, the reviews suggest a clear use case: a golfer who rides, wants a readable overview and likes keeping scores together. Before choosing it, check your usual courses and how you will mount or transport it.