Shot Scope has built an ecosystem of impressive products that will allow you to manage your game from tee to green.
I have been using Shot Scope products on and off for the last 3 years and have found them to be reliable, accurate and intuitive to use.
Some of the latest Shot Scope offerings include the Pro LX rangefinder and G5 GPS watch.
After a season of use Brian and I are happy to give our thoughts on both of these great products.
The Shot Scope Pro LX Rangefinder
Tested by Troy Giljohann
If you are looking for just a laser rangefinder then the PRO LX is not for you.
This package combines not only an amazing rangefinder but GPS distances and performance tracking. Similar to the Garmin Z82 the PRO LX will provide you with front, middle and back yardages to help you make an informed club selection. I had previously used the Shot Scope V3 GPS Watch and found the PRO LX package to combine all my favorite functionality of that unit.
I don’t think there are any other packaged combinations of features like this available on the market today.
The rangefinder itself has great performance with quick pin lock-ons and accurate slope readings. The display also allows you to change between red and black, which is really useful depending on lighting conditions and eye preference.
An often overlooked feature in rangefinders is the ergonomics and the shape of the PRO LX really aids in its stability. The unit is on the medium to larger size overall but it is super lightweight so any golfer should be able to use it comfortably. A simple switch on the side turns on and off slope to make the unit tournament legal.
The small GPS unit is fully independent and can be magnetically mounted to the rangefinder or worn on an included belt clip. There are 36,000 preloaded courses and no need to connect to your smartphone which I really liked out on the course.
There are two aspects that I found a little inconvenient, however. First, there is a magnetic multi-pin charger that is unique so be sure not to lose it. Second, in order to record your club selection with the included tags you must hold them near the GPS to register. This was never an issue or thought when using the Shot Scope V3 GPS Watch.
The Shot Scope G5 Watch
Tested by Brian Murphy
The GPS watch is a gadget I’ve always longed to acquire, looking on with envy in recent seasons as many of my golf buddies had reliable yardage data conveniently on their wrists while I fumbled around with rangefinders. This year, I was finally able to join the golf watch craze, testing out the Shot Scope G5 late in the season.
My first GPS watch experience could not have been easier with the G5, with an incredibly straightforward setup that required no use of an app or computer. I simply charged the watch, flipped it on and followed the instructions on the watch itself.
Taking it out to the course proved to be easy, as well – simply wear the watch to your round, and once on property follow the prompts to select the course (as detected by the GPS location mapped to Shot Scope’s 36,000-course database) and start playing. Easy-peasy!
The G5, like other Shot Scope models, displays Front/Middle/Back yardages, which for me provides more than enough data to make the right club selection on the vast majority of shots. I’d love to dial in my iron accuracy to the point where a to-the-pin reading from a rangefinder is essential on all shots, but the brutal truth is that my 8-handicap game only needs yardages to within five yards or so.
The G5 provides that with ease, so no more fumbling around with rangefinders on a regular basis!
Finally, while I haven’t used it extensively yet, the hazard and layup distances on the G5 are a strong feature, as well, making it easy to plot your way around the course strategically.
The other feature I’ve come to love is the G5’s built-in scorekeeping.
Based on your proximity to the pin, it knows approximately when you will be finishing a hole, and prompts you to enter the score in a timely manner. Then, your score to par is displayed on the watch as you play – not that you’ll always want to be reminded of that, but it’s still a nice feature!
The G5 is a more basic model that doesn’t have some of the more complex data tracking features found in other Shot Scope models, but for a player like me who relies more on feel than hard data, it gets the job done.
MyStrategy
Shot Scope is known for best-in-class stat tracking in its incredible app, and their new “MyStrategy” feature takes their data-driven approach to game improvement to the next level.
Are you the kind of player who looks up course info in advance of a round – yardage, layout, hole descriptions – to plot out your strategy for the day? “MyStrategy” will take your pre-round research and put it on steroids.
Combining the GPS course map library with data gathered on Shot Scope devices, MyStrategy will plot out your expected performance and shot dispersion on each hole. If you don’t use performance tracking, a handicap benchmark is used to generate expected distances and dispersion.
If you performance track with Shot Scope, though, you’ll unlock the full power of MyStrategy, as it will use your own personal data instead of broad averages. This will help identify optimal club selections and aiming points for your specific game, and will give you a more robust understanding of risks and rewards. Should you go for that first par five in two? MyStrategy will probably give you a much better answer than your gut would.
Check out ShotScope’s video for more information on this cutting-edge capability:
Trust Shot Scope
Shot Scope products continue to impress me with their features, price point and overall usability. If you are someone worried about technology Shot Scope has made their ecosystem so intuitive I guarantee anyone can figure it out.
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If you still want to consider other golf distance device options, check out the WiscoGolfAddict Rangefinder buying guide:
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If you’ve yet to enter the world of getting immediate yardages, or if you’re looking to upgrade the equipment you’re currently using, chances are your head’s spinning shopping for rangefinders. It’s hard to discern the differences between them online, they’re expensive with significant price spreads and everyone claims to be “fast and accurate.”
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