FlightScope Holiday Gift Guide: Launch Monitors

Purchasing a launch monitor can be a game changer for any golfer, coach, or club fitter. And as we enter the festive season, there's no better time to consider investing in this invaluable tool, whether for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one.

Having pioneered the world’s first ever golf launch monitor over 25 years ago, FlightScope has decades of experience in producing launch monitors which push the boundaries of innovation and excellence.

And with a range of launch monitors to suit every golfer’s budget and needs, whether it’s major champions or weekend warriors, here are the essentials that you need to know about each of FlightScope’s launch monitors:

FlightScope Mevo (Certified Pre-Owned)

Price: On special for €327,98 (Retail: €546,63)

Software included with purchase: FS Golf App

Data parameters provided: 8

Battery life: Up to 4 hours

Annual subscription fees: None

First released in 2017, the FlightScope Mevo is a pocket-sized, portable, and affordable launch monitor that utilizes 3D Doppler radar technology to provide users with these eight data parameters; Carry Distance, Ball Speed, Club Head Speed, Smash Factor, Spin Rate, Launch Angle, Apex Height, and Flight Time.

The Mevo can be used indoors or outdoors and users can utilize the free FS Golf App to start a full swing session, a swing training session (using either normal clubs or speed sticks such as TheStack), and compete in a series of challenges to make practice more enjoyable and engaging. Additionally, within the full swing session, Mevo users will be able to switch on Data Margins for the ultimate club gapping experience.

During a session, users can choose to view selected data parameters on Apple Watch, or have the unit read out any selected data parameter for quick and instant feedback. The FS Golf App allows users to record and clip videos with data overlays for instant review.

FlightScope Mevo+

Price: On special for €2.046,22 (Retail: €2.611,23). Also has two optional add-ons; Pro Package (On special for €763,34, Retail: €1.095,19) and Face Impact Location (On special for €382,16, Retail: €546,63)

Software included with purchase: FS Golf App, FS MultiCam App, FS Skills App, FlightScope Tracer, FS PC Software, and ownership of a 12 golf course E6 Connect simulation pack.

Pro Package users also gain access to the FlightScope Trajectory Optimizer and the FlightScope Environmental Optimizer.

Data parameters provided: 20 as standard. Purchasing the Pro Package and Face Impact Location add-ons takes this to 40+ for full swing and chipping.

Battery life: Up to 3 hours

Annual subscription fees: None

The FlightScope Mevo+ is an award winning launch monitor that utilizes FlightScope's patented Fusion Tracking Technology, which is a combination of 3D Doppler radar tracking and synchronized image processing, to deliver accurate data on every swing, indoors or outdoors.

The Mevo+ comes with 20 data parameters out of the box and includes ownership of an exclusive FlightScope course pack on E6 Connect, which features 12 world renowned golf courses, including multiple major championship venues. These courses, which are available for iOS and PC, are:

• Pebble Beach: CA, USA
• The Old Course at St Andrews: St Andrews, Scotland
• Bethpage Black: NY, USA
• Bay Hill: FL, USA
• Harbour Town: SC, USA
• The Greenbrier: WV, USA
• The Belfry: Sutton Coldfield, England
• Banff Springs: Alberta, Canada
• Panther Lake: FL, USA
• Aviara: CA, USA
• Wade Hampton: NC, USA
• Oslo Golf Club: Oslo, Norway

Within the FS Golf App, Mevo+ users will be able to begin a full swing session, a swing training session (using either normal clubs or speed sticks such as TheStack), a chipping session, a putting session, a listener session, and compete in a series of challenges. Users can also view selected data parameters on Apple Watch, or have the unit read out any chosen data parameter for quick and instant feedback.

The Mevo+ offers two optional software add-ons:

• Pro Package: This comprehensive software add-on provides a deep dive into swing mechanics with 12 additional data parameters focused on club data, including the complete D-plane dataset for both full swing and chipping (club path, face angle, face to path, face to target, swing plane, etc.). Pro Package users also gain access to the Trajectory and Environmental Optimizer features on the FS Golf App, allowing them to fine-tune their launch conditions and account for weather anywhere in the world and understand exactly how this affects their data.

• Face Impact Location: This optional software add-on for Mevo+ Pro Package users offers valuable insights into ball striking by revealing the precise location of impact for every club. Users can choose to view each shot individually, with shot groupings, or through a heat mapping visual. Face Impact Location also adds two data parameters: lateral and vertical impact.

These software add-ons make the Mevo+ the most complete and affordable launch monitor and simulator in its category. Users also have the option to purchase Pro Package and Face Impact Location together in a special Black Friday bundle for just £910 (Retail: £1,499).

The Mevo+ also integrates with the free FS Skills app, offering customizable challenges and virtual targets to elevate practice sessions with the most advanced and customizable combine assessment available.

In terms of video capabilities, users will be able to make use of the MultiCam function in the FS Golf App to automatically record and sync videos from multiple cameras with data overlay for instant review on their iOS devices. Users can connect up to three mobile devices plus their FlightScope Mevo+ internal camera for the ultimate video experience.

The MultiCam function offers the “as seen on TV” augmented reality FlightScope Tracer where users can get a 3D ball trace overlaid on their video and share it to social media, friends, and family. This is available to all Mevo+ users (iOS only) as standard.

FlightScope X3

Price: For X3 pricing and sales queries, please reach out to – sales@flightscope.com

Software included with purchase: FS Golf App, FS MultiCam App, FS Skills App, FlightScope Tracer, FlightScope Trajectory Optimizer, FlightScope Environmental Optimizer, FS PC Software, and a 12 golf course pack on E6 Connect.

Data parameters provided: 50+ as standard (including Pro Package and Face Impact Location)

Battery life: 6 hours

Annual subscription fees: None

For the instructor, club fitter, or golfer seeking the pinnacle of tracking technology, the FlightScope X3 delivers unmatched precision and a comprehensive data set which includes over 50 data parameters for full swing, chipping and putting as standard.

Trusted by major champions including Bryson DeChambeau and Bubba Watson, the X3 is used to provide tracking at amateur and professional tournaments worldwide.

In addition to offering all data parameters and features provided by all other FlightScope launch monitors (Pro Package, Face Impact Location, Environmental Optimizer, Trajectory Optimizer, FlightScope Tracer), the X3 boasts additional advantages like self-leveling for effortless setup, a battery life of up to 6 hours, and the ability to track the entire ball flight, from launch to landing, providing the most accurate measurements possible.

In terms of simulation golf, the X3 comes with ownership of 12 iconic E6 Connect simulated golf courses including Pebble Beach, The Old Course at St Andrews and Bethpage Black, among others.

Additionally, while the Mevo+ provides three data parameters for putting – launch speed, total distance and ball direction – the X3 provides 12 for the ultimate putting experience.

For a full list of the data parameters provided by each of FlightScope's launch monitors, see the table below: