Distance measuring devices have become so prevalent in today’s game. You’ll often see players out there with both a range finder and a GPS, which I freely admit to being a member of this category. Then there are those golfers who take an analytical approach to their game and use specific products to gather their shot data to spot their strengths and weaknesses. Needless to say, if a company is looking to make a splash in the rangefinder/GPS market, they make sure the product is both strong and carries a differentiator. Shot Scope is not new to this space, but they are announcing a product today that is the first of its kind. Today, we get a first look at the Pro LX+, which gives golfers the ultimate on-course distance measuring device with an accurate GPS, and performance tracking.
You read that correctly. The Pro LX+ from Shot Scope offers not just one specialty but three. At first glance, this device looks like a solid laser rangefinder, and spec-wise, it is. It provides many of the characteristics we come to expect from many of the top-of-the-line models, including three different shoot modes, 7x magnification, slope technology, target-lock vibration, and the ability to alter the optics by choosing either red or black overlays. As far as accuracy goes, this laser is accurate to within 1 yard and comes with a 900-yard range.
Underneath the eyepiece sits the magnetically secured H4 GPS and Game Tracker. The H4 GPS provides accurate front, back, and center distances to the green and offers proper layup yardages. Hands down, the most significant benefit to using the H4 GPS as part of the Pro LX+ package is that users get 16 shot tracking tags that tie into Shot Scope’s analytics platform. Shot Scope’s statistical analysis is deep with over 100 different data points, including strokes gained.
“Shot Scope is thrilled to unveil this game-changing device to the golf industry, as we introduce GPS distance and performance tracking technology to laser rangefinder users for the first time ever,” said David Hunter, CEO, Shot Scope. “Our V3 Smart Watch was a tremendous success when launched in 2020, and now we are bringing that same artificial intelligence to rangefinders and giving golfers a multi-product system that is offered at a price point for every budget.”
Shot Scope has done some extraordinary things with its products hardware and software that make it stand out against the competition. On the hardware side, their tracking tags that screw into the grip end of the club are a shallow profile which gives a barely-there feeling. Another nice feature is that golfers do not need to keep their smartphones nearby for the system to work, and all the data can be transferred to your phone post-round via a Bluetooth connection if you choose. There are also plenty of social and sharing opportunities built within the software, including virtually joining a course which will allow you to see other rounds played at that venue by fellow Shot Scope users. Finally, no subscription fees are associated with Shot Scope, and updates are free.
While the entire Pro LX+ package is impressive, some golfers might decide they have a rangefinder they currently enjoy, or they already use the ShotScope V3 to get GPS distances and performance tracking. If that situation sounds familiar, a notable aspect of this release is that the Pro LX rangefinder and the H4 GPS can be purchased separately. On their merit, the Pro LX rangefinder and the H4 GPS with shot tracking are mighty units. Together they make the Pro LX+ a first of its kind.
Pro LX+ combines a powerful laser rangefinder, a fast and accurate GPS, and a shot tracking system that Shot Scope is known for. Together, they give the golfer every tool imaginable to plot their way around the course and provide them with a blueprint for improving their games. According to their analysis, Shot Scope says that golfers who have used their devices have dropped four strokes off their handicap on average. Will you be one of them?
More information on the Pro LX+ is available at www.shotscope.com.
The Details
Available: March 31, 2022
Prices: Pro LX+ $349.99
Pro LX $249.99
H4 GPS $149.99
Courses loaded: 36,000
Tags included: 16 with Pro LX+ & H4 GPS
