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Shot Scope G5 GPS Watch

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Though we often spend more time discussing the wonderful performance tracking abilities that many Shot Scope products offer, the core functionality off all the company’s products does center around distance measurement. Whether GPS, laser rangefinder, or even both at the same time, Shot Scope has a proven track record here, and they’ve introduced several well-received, affordable products in the last few years.

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There is a lot to like here at $149. I never could get my previous Shotscope watch to work and subsequently gave it away.
 
Getting to see this first hand they look really sharp and in addition to being able to customize them band wise is a nice touch.
 
Good addition to the Shotscope family. A lot of golfers including myself don’t desire all the shot data and added complexities of the X5 and this is where the G5 fits in. All I want in general data and score keeping and the G5 delivers these features. The extra customization abilities adds more fun at time of purchase and options down the road.
 
They look great in hand and a big fan of the customization. Might need a little half green/half white THP style
 
Feels feather light in hand as well was surprising how light the watch felt. When Gavin was describing who the watch was for it made since as not everyone is into the stat tracking but to be able to have the yardages on the course in hand is a huge asset.
 
Looks great. I think it's a fun idea - with the customizable straps.

For those that want a distance device but not a tracking device, I can see the appeal to it but not the advantage. It's an X5 without shot data and it's a rangefinder without the exact yardages, kind of the middle ground for them as long as you want a watch for ease of use to just do a quick distance check with the flip of a wrist.
 
These were great to see in hand, the watch is super light and the custom bands were fantastic. If you wanted quick and easy GPS yardages and are not interested in stat tracking this is a great solution.
 
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Thanks for reading - looking forward to seeing this in person. If it's in the same realm of comfort as the X5 it will be a great little tool.
 
Having held these in hand I agree with above comments they are super lightweight compared to the X5 which isn’t heavy in its own right. The bands are comfy and the display is solid. At this price point it’s going to be popular option especially with the different band and face options
 
A nice, better than basic looking watch, but to me the main perk of these watches is scorekeeping, shot tracking, and performance tracking, and to do that manually with every shot wouldn't be for me because I would forget 90% of them.

Im mulling over the x5 vs a new Garmin though, my s20 could use an upgrade
 
As a couple others have said this watch is super light and looks really good in person with the added benefit of customization. If you don't have any desire to track your shots (or use the H4) this is a great watch at a fantastic price.
 
This will be the perfect christmas present for my son.
 
Don’t do the shot tracking but love my current shotscope gps watch

tempted to upgrade. :unsure:
 
Definitely looks good. I do wish they used the entire face of the watch as the display.
 
Really solid price point. I'm not huge into shot tracking, aside from recording GIR, FIR, etc. so this would definitely be on my list if/when I want to get back to a GPS watch. Yardages and score are pretty much everything I'm interested in.
 
Looks like a solid option if you aren't into shot tracking. Great looking watch at a good price. I LOVE my X5 and this looks like another solid product from ShotScope.
 
Some G5/X5 comparisons.
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That's a great looking watch at a very good price point (much cheaper than Garmin watches which do basically the exact same thing), and having two different colored watchbands included is a nice feature. For somebody who just wants a basic GPS watch without all the shot tracking and stats, it's a great option.
 
Does this unit correct the upside down strap configuration of the X5?
 
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