Method Golf CaddyStack System Review

Introduction

Method Golf was created when a couple of product designers decided to develop a better way to secure their phones while golfing. They expanded the concept to create a central hub for attaching items a golfer routinely needs like towels and rangefinders. The result? The Method Golf CaddyStack System– stackable magnetic accessories that attach to a stable phone base. To accommodate the three modes of course navigation, Method Golf designed the unique RiderStack, PushStack, and CarryStack base units. Let’s take a closer look.

Set Up & Ease of Use

Inside each box you’ll find the base unit plus a MagStack accessory of your choice (rangefinder strap, tile, club brush, or small wet/dry towel). With the PushStack and CarryStack systems an allen wrench is also included – more on that in a moment. A printed setup instruction sheet offers clear, easy to follow directions for mounting the base unit and operating the phone holder. There’re also nice how-to videos on the Method Golf website. Set up is intuitive, but it’s worth reading about the phone holder adjustments – especially the green lever – to balance ease of use and security.

Method Golf CaddyStack System Review review

Accessories utilize what Method Golf calls tiles for stacking. This MagStack Technology utilizes strong magnets and integrated rings for alignment and security. The basic MagStack tiles come in black or green and include a carabiner so you can attach your favorite towel or brush. Method Golf also offers MagStack tile/accessory combos including pretty nifty wet/dry towels. As for the rangefinder strap, it’s a Velcro strap attached to a tile like a watch. The side that engages the rangefinder has a grippy rubber surface that provides a secure fit.

Effectiveness

I’m going to address each Method Golf CaddyStack unit individually, starting with the RiderStack, which was easily my favorite of the three. Let me start with the magnets that attach the RiderStack to the golf cart frame – they’re strong. There wasn’t a bump or turn gyration that even came close to making the unit move. I liked that the RiderStack could be mounted on either the driver or passenger side and that the phone mount could be easily adjusted via a ratcheting hub to position my phone as desired. At the end of my rounds, I pulled the entire RiderStack off and slipped it in my bag – great mobility.

The PushStack requires a more involved attachment – hence the included allen wrench. It wasn’t difficult but could be cumbersome if you don’t own your own pushcart and have to put the unit on and off every round. Otherwise, the PushStack worked great keeping my phone front and center, and my rangefinder and towel within arm reach. That said, many pushcart vendors offer accessories with similar functionality – though none as sturdy.

The CarryStack also required the allen wrench to secure the base unit. When I carry I typically use the same bag, so for me this was a one and done installation. It was easy to locate the unit so it was out of the way of the carry straps, but my phone always felt like it was in the way of grabbing the main lift handle and pulling clubs. For someone who frequently takes videos, the CarryStack could be ideal.

With both the PushStack and the CarryStack, the phone mount pulls out of the base so that you can turn the orientation. As you can see from the photo below, it’s a deep geared design – and magnetic. One thing to keep in mind with all the base units is that rangefinders with built in magnets won’t attach directly as the polarity is opposite. Not a big deal for golf cart use, as you can slap the rangefinder right to the cart frame as usual. But if you’re counting on keeping your rangefinder on the Method Golf CaddyStack, you’ll have to use the strap.

Value

Each Method Golf CaddyStack base unit costs $89, a price that seems to align with the quality and functionality. I’ve seen other phone mounts for golf carts for half that price, but they don’t appear to be as well made and don’t offer the stackability. A MagStack tile is only $15, which is a great deal. I can think of plenty of applications outside golf for those strong magnets with carabiners.

Conclusion

It’s great to see a company like Method Golf, that started out as a Kickstarter hopeful, realized with well made products, great packaging, and a nice website. The RiderStack, PushStack, and CarryStack units offer solid options for not only keeping your phone in view, but also your accessories handy. With all the phone-based golf apps available, there’s no doubt a MagStack system has merit.

Visit Method Golf HERE

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Matt Meeker

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Matt - aka 'Meeks' - lives in the beautiful Lowcountry of South Carolina with his wife who allows his golf obsession to stretch the limits of normalcy.