Pinned Golf Dart 2.0 Bluetooth Speaker Review: A $65 Gift Every Golfer Could Actually Use

Let’s cut right to the chase. The  Pinned Golf Dart 2.0 isn’t here to revolutionize anything. It’s not trying to blow your mind. I don’t even think it’s the best golf speaker you can buy.

And, honestly, that’s exactly what makes it great.

Because what this speaker is — and what a lot of golf speakers aren’t — is simple. And functional. And reliable. And, most importantly, priced right where it needs to be.

After using the Dart 2.0 myself, I’ve come to appreciate that a simple $65 golf speaker has a place in the bag of pretty much every golfer I know.

And that got me thinking: This might be an awesome golf gift option. Including, of course, for yourself.

Let me share what I discovered.

So What Exactly Is the Pinned Golf Dart 2.0?

This is a compact, magnetized Bluetooth speaker with a detachable carabiner clip, 10-plus hours of battery life, and the ability to pair with a second speaker for stereo sound. It’s USB-C rechargeable, comes in nine color options, and, as I said, it costs just $65.

That’s it. That’s the pitch.

But don’t mistake “basic” for “bad.” Because while the Dart 2.0 doesn’t pretend to be a full-featured speaker like a Bushnell Wingman 2, it nails the execution of what it does aim to be — a grab-and-go, stash-it-in-your-bag, press-play-and-forget-about-it speak that, in my experience, works quite well.

I’d rate the sound quality as exactly what you’d expect, which is to say fine. But full disclosure: I’m a bit of an audiophile nerd. One of my big passions is high-end vinyl playback. It’s one of the few areas in my life that’s cost me more money than golf. In any case, maybe I’m being harsh.

Even still, I’m definitely not calling the sound quality bad. Not at all. But what do you expect from a speaker this size?

If you’re trying to throw a party in the woods or blast beats across two fairways, look elsewhere. But if you want personal tunes or shared music for a foursome without being obnoxious, the Dart 2.0 is in its element.

The Built-In Magnet + Carabiner Combo

I love that the Dart 2.0 gives you both options.

If you’re walking and want to clip this little speaker to your bag (my favorite use case for it, actually), it’s got you covered.

If you’re riding and want to stick this to a cart post, that’s also not a problem.

It’s kind of shocking to me that this is so noteworthy. But with the leading product in this category, the Bushnell Wingman 2, you’ve got a magnet but no clip for a carabiner. Same thing with Pinned’s higher-end speaker, the Sound Stick.

I know those are bigger speakers and more likely to be used when riding, but I still think not having that dual-purpose functionality is a big miss with those products. No such issue with the Dart 2.0, which I think is really cool.

I also like how the carabiner is removable. Take one of the competitor products, the JBL Clip for example. That speaker has a built-in hook. But that’s the only means of attaching it to anything. With that speaker, you don’t get a magnet.

I’m a big fan of how versatile this Dart speaker is. It’s lightweight enough that I don’t mind having it in my bag even if I’m not going to use it. And it’s small enough that it doesn’t clutter up my gear.

Simple Setup + Dual Speaker Pairing

It’s also as simple to set up as you’d expect from a Bluetooth speaker in 2025. I mean, it’s as easy as turning it on, pulling up your phone’s Bluetooth menu and pairing. That’s it. It took me well under one minute. I don’t know exactly but it might be closer to 10 seconds.

Now, if you get two of these Dart speakers (why not?), you’ve got the option to pair them for stereo sound. That will take an extra step or two. You need to disconnect each from your phone, pair them to each other, then reconnect to your phone. It’s not a big deal, but it’s going to take a couple minutes.

I did not get the opportunity to test the dual speaker pairing with the Dart 2.0, but I did test that feature with two Pinned Golf Sound Stick speakers, and it actually surprised me how immersive the soundstage was. And yes, it’s true stereo, not just dual mono.

And Another Thing… You’ve Got Nine Color Options

Adding to the reasons I think this little speaker makes for a great gift option is the fact that it’s available in:

• Black
• Gray
• Navy
• Red
• Green
• Pink
• Gray Camo
• Black Camo
• USA (white stars, blue background)

I mean, that’s pretty cool. And that is Pinned Golf’s thing. We see this with their Sound Stick and their Prism+ rangefinder product designs as well.

It’s unique. Most other golf speakers come in the you-get-it-in-the-color-I-tell-you-you-get-it variety. And it’s usually boring.

So, there’s a style component here. I got the Navy option, which is one of the more plain offerings. But I’m a plain-color kind of golfer. Not everybody is. That’s the point with Pinned. They’re thinking of everybody.

Pinned Golf Dart 2.0: The Perfect $65 Golf Gift

Ah, the golf gift. Let’s face it: Buying a golf gift for a golfer can be a legit pain and problem. We tend to be a breed that really likes what we like and don’t like or want what we don’t like or want. Plus, we already have everything that we need. Except for all of the really expensive things that we desperately want.

Yeah, good luck.

But here’s a $65 item that I think any golfer could use. That makes it something of a unicorn.

Don’t get me wrong. If you’ve got the budget to spend bigger, the golfer in your life is going to love something like a rangefinder, or a watch, or even a golf simulator. But those things qualify as really nice gifts. And, honestly, for most gift-giving occasions and budgets, those things aren’t always realistic.

What ends up happening most often when you want to give something like that is you give a gift certificate so that the recipient can use that money towards that bigger-ticket item of their dreams.

But this Dart speaker, at $65, is right in the heart of a lot of gift budgets. And it makes great sense. Who wouldn’t love it unless they already have something like it? If not, it’s like a risk-free golf gift. And if you’ve got a golfer in your life, you know there aren’t many risk-free golf gifts.

I’m not someone who wants music with every one of my rounds. But I like to jam when the occasion is right. And it’s great to have a small, inexpensive speaker on hand for whenever I want to get loose. I think a lot of golfers would feel the same way.

And even if the golfer you’re shopping for ends up already having a golf speaker, there’s a good chance it’s something larger, like a Wingman 2. So this smaller speaker still has its place as a backup or travel option. Like I said, I think it’s a fairly risk-free choice.

A Few Honest Drawbacks

This wouldn’t be a real PlayBetter review without keeping it real. And while the Dart does a lot right, there are a few areas where it shows its budget roots:

• No app or GPS features: This is a speaker. That’s it. No yardages, no shot tracking, no advanced integrations.
• No remote control: If you want to skip tracks or adjust volume, you’ll need to do it from your phone or on the speaker itself.
• Sound quality is average: As mentioned earlier, this isn’t going to win any audio awards. It’s good enough, not great. Take that for what it’s worth from one of those annoying audiophiles.

But again, all of those tradeoffs are fair given the price point.

The Bottom Line: A No-Brainer Add to Your Golf Arsenal

For $65, the Dart 2.0 is an easy yes. If you’re a golfer who enjoys music on the course even some of the time, there’s no reason not to own this speaker.

It’s well-made, dead-simple, and genuinely useful. The sound is fine. The versatility is great. And the price makes it just about impossible to beat for what it offers.

In a world full of overbuilt tech and overpriced gear, the Dart 2.0 gets back to basics and nails it.

I’m not saying you’re gonna use it every time. And I wouldn’t score it as high as higher-end products because it’s just not that. But I think it’s incredibly practical and just makes a lot of sense as a standard item for a lot of golfers.

About PlayBetter Golf Reviewer Marc Sheforgen

Marc Sheforgen is a golf writer whose passion for the game far exceeds his ability to play it well. Marc covers all things golf, from product reviews and equipment recommendations to event coverage and tournament analysis. When he’s not playing, watching, or writing about golf, he enjoys traveling (often golf-related), youth sports coaching, volunteering, and record collecting.