The technology behind RadarGolf is something that they like to call BPS, ball positioning system – the balls and a receiver communicate via RF signals to make for easy location. In theory that should equate to less lost balls, or more importantly less time wasted looking for lost balls.

According to the manufacturer, the transmitter chip is small enough that it does not affect the performance of RadarGolf balls, which meet USGA specs for size, weight, distance, initial velocity and symmetry.

One wonders how well the system will work if it takes off, given that the balls all emit the same signal.

Price: The RadarGolf starter kit, which includes 12 balls, a handheld receiver and two Shield-it pouches costs about $200, extra balls will set you back $40 for a dozen.

[ via GadgetGrid, OhGizmo]