I feel better now. I recently purchased the Mevo as a brand new golfer. With everything being shut down I also decided to purchase nets and install my own driving range here at my house. Glad to know I selected the right monitor.
Brother this is a very timely video as I’m researching personal launch monitors. I narrowed it down to the Mevo and Rapsodo, and was leaning towards the Rapsodo based on My Golf Spy reviews, but you stated some things that are very important to improving my game and now I’m leaning towards the Mevo. Thanks for the timely video. You’ve helped me make up my mind. Much appreciate the honest review, especially since you’re not getting paid. Keep improving your game. 👍🏾
The Rapsodo has launch direction and a basic dispersion which is really useful but I genuinely couldn’t go more than 10 minutes in the sun with it before my phone shutdown.
I've watched way too many videos on launch monitors. Wish I started with this one. Kennie is a sharp, knowledgeable, and entertaining reviewer. Most importantly, he tells kit like it is. No biases - just the facts. Matching types of monitors with types of golfers was brilliant. I knew exactly the one I wanted after viewing. Thank you Big Time, Kennie!
Great Video Kenny. I have been looking to buy a launch monitor and accidentally clicked on this video and suddenly its all clear to me what I need. Thanks a lot.
Ive found the PRGR to be very accurate with wedges between 30-100 yards, when i’ve hit it against trackman its within 1-2 yards every time no issue. Best gadget i’ve ever bought by far.
Which version do you have the HS-120a or the newest one HS-130A (four data point display)? I heard the newest one is better for approach shots and wedge readings.
Been watching golf simulator and monitors for a month and this is the first time your videos were recommended to me. Wow, great job on this video as others have commented. I appreciate when some one does a good (or great) job. Thanks!
I know this is an older video but, you had me at meow and this is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Big thanks my man! Now I’ve got to look through what other videos of yours I want to watch.
Love this. Bought a mevo because of your input. Previously had a sc200. The mevo is simply more versatile and along with my zepp allows me to do a lot of things. I can compare different drivers and even see my shot shape. Love the wedge practice and club gapping. I use new balls on an outdoor range for important sessions, get back maybe 80 to 90 p.c of my shots and in any event it is a pretty cheap lesson investment with on course reliability. Your reviews are comprehensive and accurate Thanks Kennie
Amazing review video! I’m 60 (just east of Toronto) and my buds and I are considering a lunch monitor your vid is the best of them! Unbiased. Thanks. (Production note, set camera focus to manual so it doesn’t keep hunting. Lighting is fine. I love your delivery you should do Pro work....i work 40 yrs in video production.) awesome man...looking forward to the next video.
Thank you for the feedback! This was my first video with a new camera and glass and I wish everyday that I just reshot it, especially given how popular the video has become. 😂 live and learn. 🙏🏿
Thank you so much for taking the expense and time to share with all of us. Saved me so much time from a lot of research I had already done and what I value!
Absolutely brilliant commentary... exactly what I was looking for! If there was an academy award for UA-cam reviews, you would have my vote... keep up the good work!
This has to be the best video and best none bias video regarding launch monitors on UA-cam....excellent !!! I do have a question for you and maybe you can provide some insight? I'm looking to spend some money on game improvement technology, I can't afford to purchase both, so here is the question; would you purchase FS Mevo or Arccos??? Keep up the great video's and I'm now a subscriber!!!
Hi Kennie. Awesome video, even before I got to the end i started to look at costs (I’m in UK) and the beauty is .... the Mevo is cheaper here than the SC300 which i had looked at before. I have artificial grass in the garden and have set up a net and tried out the whole setup using the shot vision app (which is great for a fun app for a few ££ subscription) .. So now I am ready to buy a proper launch monitor and was looking at different launch monitors and stumbled across your channel. At 55 years old I’m not going to start swinging a club at much more than my current 90mph so I’m pleased you said the Mevo is “the BEST” for short game. Great review.
Very. Nicely. Done! I’m pretty new to golf all together having three seasons behind me. Spending this winter indoor with Flightscope x2 has made a lot for my swing so far, thus I wonder how to practice when the summer comes and that possibility disappears. If the memo is that good, it might actually be worth the money. Getting path, face angle, AoA, swing speed and smash is really helpful to assess what should be changed. Spent the last sessions on wedges, and notice how much distance varies with “impact” even though swing speed is very consistent. Loosing that data makes me worry that I’ll go back to adding power (speed) instead of recognizing bad strikes. Having seen this video, I’m now on the market for a Mevo!
Good afternoon Kennie, great video and channel. I love your energy level. I have a question for you that I hope you can give your insight. I am a beginner that hits every club about the same distance. I bought a large practice net and 2 country club 2x3 golf mats that I take to a nearby park every day. I am using an online school “top speed golf” to train myself. I want an affordable and mobile launch monitor to see my improvement in carry distance. I worry that non of these units will show my shot dispersion. Thus, I won’t be able to see if I’m slicing the ball when I’m hitting into my net. I’m really trying to get better but it’s going to take a lot of resistance. Do you know of a launch monitor that is mobile and will show me if I’m slicing? Do you think a launch monitor could help me?
Man you answered a lot of my questions. But I got another. Left, right? I set up a net, with enough room, which one tells me if it went left or right? Draw v fade. Does this exists ?
You’re going to need to spend about $800-2000 for that kind of feedback. Garmin has an R10 coming out but Mevo Plus and Skytrak are industry standard at the moment.
Great and accurate info! Appreciate your diligence in testing these units. Best review out there. I’ve been using ES14 for my range work and planning on going to Mevo+ for my indoor range setup.
The ES14 is a solid deal used right now. If you’re going indoor exclusively take a look at the Skytrak. The photo metric sensors give you so much more options if you have a lack of space for the ball to travel. Thanks for watching!
Love your candour and honest evaluation. More and more golf clubs ( like mine) are going to a batting cage time warm up area due to pressure from our insurance company and member desire to have enhanced short range practise areas. These monitors are perfect in that environment, and i don’t want to hear about “I have to see my ball flight”. If you read the data you know what the ball flight was. Thank you Kennie
I have been checking these out as well I am going to go with the swing caddie 300 I feel that it gives you the most feedback bang for your buck The display is easy to read and Does not require a phone or tablet and the distance voice alert is great for dialing in your clubs without constantly having to handle the unit . That alone can improve the accuracy. This is a great video and I really appreciate your input
Bro came across this video, the commentary and editing is A1. Buy you a shotgun mic, I hear echo im telling its gonna jump the quality of these videos 1000%. Ty for the info!
Thanks for the feedback! 20ft ceilings are great for beautiful mountain views ⛰, but not the best for recording...even with a shotgun mic. 😂 . I’ve ordered some lapel mics. Thanks for watching!!
Good point on the Rapsodo unit not having spin numbers. It’s the launch monitor I’ve been eyeing up. I really like Rapsodo’s shot tracer feature which is an advantage it has over all the other launch monitors in the $500 price range and Rapsodo’s is actually cheaper at $425 with discount but without spin numbers I’m kind of torn.
As long as you don’t need to use it in summer temps or direct sunlight that will overheat your phone, you should be fine. If having shot tracer on your video is something that excites you, the Rapsodo is the perfect fit.
This is fantastic, Kenny! Informative, funny, concise... I'm an 8 handicap looking to improve specific parts of my game and in the market for a reasonably accurate, affordable launch monitor. Your video will be a huge help in making a choice. Thanks!
Well done, own PRGR it does work well as you described. Would like to thank you for all the additional info on other units. Was leaning towards sc300 until watching you. Mevo it is! Thanks!
Great video I bought the SC200 but not happy with the results. I think your review was honest and I hope accurate after watching your video I am torn between ES B1 and FlightS Meva?????
Thanks for the very informative review. I really appreciate your comments regarding the limitations with short distance indoor tracking and the associated impact on data reliability.
Stellar review. I wanted a launch monitor that wouldn't struggle indoors given my room size so I went with a camera based system. If I had the space I would get a radar based launch monitor, but I don't so I haven't
@@KennieKatGolf I bought a Skytrak. It was more than I wanted to spend, but once you get passed the "budget friendly" radar units (~$500) the next stop is Skytrak territory. The skytrak has issues and limitations too, but overall I do like it. I'm glad I bought mine over a year ago as they are quite tough to get a hold of now, unless you want to pay a premium on Ebay.
I use the original SC200, which is incredibly accurate with ball speed reading, so just focusing on that particular reading is the way to go. None of the smaller doppler devices can tell you true carry/total numbers since they aren't tracking launch and spin. SC200 is actually pretty good for swing speed numbers. Also, a little hack with the original SC200: You can dry swing for speed training and read the "ball speed" number, and that's your swing speed (ignore the displayed swing speed number with no ball), no need to upgrade to the plus version.
Great video, interesting and really thorough. I am seriously looking at buying a launch monitor to improve my golf skills. I have been going to Toptracer, but I don't want to constantly fork over $35 to $40/hr for range tunnels when I can buy a good launch monitor for $450 to $550.. Even though I love golf and practice at the range often, for years I have not seen dramatic improvement in my game. I shoot 95 to 100, I am 64 years old, hit my driver 240 to 250 yards, 7 iron 140 to 155 yards, and my pitching wedge 100 to 110 yards, my issues have always been having a left and right miss and spraying my long irons, hybrid, and fairway woods. I have top notch equipment,, Epic Max driver and fairway woods, Apex 2021 DCB fitted graphite irons and a Apex 4 graphite hybrid, all 1 inch longer and upright plus 3 and 3 Cleveland CB wedges. I also wonder what you think of the Garmin G80? I also liked the Rapsodo launch monitor reviews but they do not support Android devices only iOS and I am not an Apple product user. Thanks again, for your informative and unbiased video review, it is very helpful. I would appreciate your thoughts on the 2 devices I mentioned if you have any experience with them. Thanks, keep doing what you are doing because there are too many biased reviews out there, reading Gokf magazine reviews are like reading company marketing sheets.
Top Tracer is going to have actual ball flight. These launch monitors just have distance, speed, spin etc... You might want to look into a SkyTrak or Mevo+ if you're looking to for a TopTracer equivalent. No thoughts on the GarminG80.
Nice review. However, I recently as of yesterday received my Rapsodo MLM and have to say I love it. Love being able to see how I hit the ball immediately along with all the numbers and shot tracer. As for spin rate I'm not that good yet for that to be a factor for me. I did chose between Rapsodo and Mevo though.
Kenny, my man! Thanks for this great content and review. I am in the market for both a launch monitor and I am currently building a simulator at my house and have been wondering about a couple of things that you answered in this video. Thanks for the hard work to produce such accurate and thorough content. My best to you from Utah buddy.
Great information Kennie. And good way to put them into different categories and expectations with these devices. Fyi, the focus on this video made it tough to watch as it was going in and out of focus. I love your content though so keep up the great content
I was going to reshoot it but decided against it. I just bought a new camera and this was the first video I shot with it. I’ve figured out the settings, but I appreciate the feedback! Thank you!
@@KennieKatGolf no problems! Kind of figured it was something because your video quality is usually on point. Thank you for the information in your video though
Nice review. I was looking for something to set up in my garage, but it’s only 18 feet. Wondering if the devices would work better with more lighting? Thanks, I may need to reconsider purchasing one.
Really appreciate the video. Voice caddie sc200 definitely gives bad data on big drives. My buddy has gotten it up to 350 carry. He doesn’t believe me when I say that’s not accurate...wishful thinking. Side note: I do a lot of video with my job. I recommend turning off the autofocus.
Great job Kenny, very useful info. I’m 62 and getting ready to retire. I want to work on my game indoors. Do you still think the MEVO is best now in 2022? Thanks again and all the best.
nice reviews!! I just got the PRGR black, seems pretty accurate so far, although I was getting a couple of outliers here and there. I was at the range the other day, showing my 5 iron ss in the low 90's, I stepped on a couple to see if I could, and it showed ss's of 115 and 116. Don't think I'm getting the 5 iron that fast! Found the same thing with the short game clubs not working well, but since they were short clubs, I could see exactly how far they were going anyway.
@@KennieKatGolf Thank you very much Kennie! But do you thinks it´s an accurate launch monitor for clubhead and ball speed? Greetings from Mexico have a great day!
Hi, great information. Thanks for doing this for those of us looking to purchase a launch monitor. Does the Mevo work for swing speed training? Thanks.
Very helpful review of these products. Well done...really like the Mevo. Wondering...iif using the Mevo on a range with other golfers hitting shots next to you is there any issue with the unit picking up their shots? Do you need to keep a certain distance from others to avoid that?
Thanks for the vid...been shopping and not sure which one to get. This vid really helped! But question, does flightscope mevo work without the reflective dots?
Hi Kennie. This was great! I think I'll get the SC300 because the Mevo doesn't work with my android phone. Looking forward to getting some accurate numbers on all my irons.
Great review! But, your point about the distance to the net has me questioning this whole thing, because I can't risk hitting a bad shot into my neighbor's house. And with wedges, at that distance, I'm guaranteed to hit it over the net.
Mevo recommends that you have at least 8ft of ball flight. You can try to get away with less but you will get frequent misreads and funky data results which can be frustrating.
Brand new to the concept of a personal flight launch monitor or apps. Thank you for your insight. Have you done a review on apps that can be used for the same thing? There are so many.
Great vid, and i like how you came at this from a real-world perspective. I've done a bit of my own research earlier in 2020, and Mygolfspy, while always very helpful, those guys are really hung up on these cheap monitors not being "good enough" while they get to look at $20,000+ units all day long. I got the ESB1 (American made!), and i use at a driving range i frequent a couple times per week. It's plenty accurate, and i like the spin #'s it gives because it allows me to tinker with my swing to see what happens (especially driver; it's really hard to know the difference in 20-30 yards hitting into a flat field because you never really know exactly where it landed). Supposedly they've updated the app so it now shows direction, shot tracer, and records your swing, but i've not figured that out yet. They're advertising it, in any case. Count me as a new subscriber!
Thanks for the feedback Chris. You nailed it! I think reviews can get too technical and loose sight of how the product applies to your average golfer. You just want something that is reasonably accurate and can give you feedback to play your best golf each weekend. I hope to continue providing content that fits that mold.
Great review. Was really considering the PRGR due to price but your comment regarding shots less than 130 yards was concerning. Would you say that would be still an issue with slower swing speeds such as with younger or female golfers?
I’m not sure. I could not get this device to register chips, pitches or wedge shots to any usable consistency. I’d recommend you go with the SC200 Plus if price is your concern.
Very good and useful information. I have just gotten back into playing since my surgery and bought a home. The garage would be fine at a 22ft stretch (5 for the sensor, 15 for ball travel & 2 for the cushion) ... I am wondering is there a review on simulators with a comparison for indoor versus outdoor?
I'm not sure about indoors versus out. I use mine almost exclusively outdoors but when I've tested them at indoor facilities I didn't see any issue as long as I had enough distance.
Do any of the launch monitors connect with software that allow you to play a round of golf virtually? Sorry if you've already answered this question. I live in northern Canada so long winters and short golf season. Looking to set up indoor rounds of golf in the garage :) Thx.
Thanks for the great review. I’ve been considering the Mevo and SC300 since I want spin rate for driver and also thinking about getting superspeed sticks. Just wish these devices recorded swing speed without having to hit balls. Also, being in Chicagoland, during the winter, I hit inside a dome 60 yds deep. Any experience with this? I’m not going to put the silver dot sticker on range balls. Finally, it seems from many reviews for the Mevo, one must be very accurate recording the distance of the unit from the ball; I’ll be carrying a tape measure in my bag!
Ahh the good o'l Golf dome in Buffalo grove. You'll be fine without the stickers. You'll still get good spin feedback on the quality of strike throughout the bag. You definitely want 6-7ft behind you if you want clubhead speed. For chipping and scoring irons, you can get away with 5 feet. Hope that helps!
Great video, agree with the Rapsodo issues, I also found the app to be clunky and not very intuitive. I also had to reconnect my phone several times after 15-20 times. I love the Garmin G80, lots of cool features, target training and you can play any course preloaded on the device which is really cool. It does struggle to pick up higher swing speeds and will not record some shots which can be frustrating but overall pretty fun and accurate.
Well that was very thorough and probably the most important comment its were at the end !!! Clear concise unbiased review ... thank you . Will call if I get to 150 !!!
@@KennieKatGolf ended up with the PRGR to start with .... today Day 1 .. 5Iron 88mph, Driver ...96 mph ... never measured before . we are at ground zero .. in a garage ...
Good video. I’ve just ordered the PRGR launch monitor yesterday but I’m not tempted with the mevo: how is the mevo for picking up club head speed without the ball?
Thanks for the reviews. I own a sc200+ and I have found for me full shots it seems pretty accurate, but the chips in particular are pretty off. I'm using it at a golf dome, so space isn't really the problem, but it's also not really a problem because I can laser the landing area. I do get some weird readings on full swings as well, but that is more likely than not my inconsistency combined with range balls.
That sounds about right. Most of these launch monitors are assuming optimal strike conditions and anything outside of that can produce weird readings. I’m glad that the SC200+ is working well for you, thanks for sharing!
Great video - best one I’ve seen comparing all the portable monitors - leaning towards Flightscope Mevo - only thing missing is total distance & not paying £1,600 for the Mevo + version. Love the comment on the PRGR Black being utterly 100% useless for short shots lol !!!
Get the es b1. With the swing caddys and mevo, you need to attach metal stickers to the ball. Thet get ripped off every other shot with nets. And they cost $40 for 500!
Lol, love the first line about the 150 mph swing speed. “Turn this video off and join the tour”, lol.
Man you nailed this! I have watched a ton of videos on launch monitors and this is by far the best out there!
Thanks for watching. Glad I could help.
I feel better now. I recently purchased the Mevo as a brand new golfer. With everything being shut down I also decided to purchase nets and install my own driving range here at my house. Glad to know I selected the right monitor.
It’s a great monitor and I think you’ll get lots of great use out of it!
@@KennieKatGolf I’ve only used it for about a week but so far I love it.
Brother this is a very timely video as I’m researching personal launch monitors. I narrowed it down to the Mevo and Rapsodo, and was leaning towards the Rapsodo based on My Golf Spy reviews, but you stated some things that are very important to improving my game and now I’m leaning towards the Mevo. Thanks for the timely video. You’ve helped me make up my mind. Much appreciate the honest review, especially since you’re not getting paid. Keep improving your game. 👍🏾
The Rapsodo has launch direction and a basic dispersion which is really useful but I genuinely couldn’t go more than 10 minutes in the sun with it before my phone shutdown.
I've watched way too many videos on launch monitors. Wish I started with this one. Kennie is a sharp, knowledgeable, and entertaining reviewer. Most importantly, he tells kit like it is. No biases - just the facts. Matching types of monitors with types of golfers was brilliant. I knew exactly the one I wanted after viewing. Thank you Big Time, Kennie!
Wow, thanks! I appreciate the feedback!
Great Video Kenny. I have been looking to buy a launch monitor and accidentally clicked on this video and suddenly its all clear to me what I need. Thanks a lot.
Great to hear!
Thanks Kennie. I appreciate the level of detail in the usage, not just the accuracy. Cheers!
Thanks for commenting and watching. Glad to help!
hi kennie can you confirm if you need to put a sticker on ball using mevo with annoutside net
Ive found the PRGR to be very accurate with wedges between 30-100 yards, when i’ve hit it against trackman its within 1-2 yards every time no issue. Best gadget i’ve ever bought by far.
Which version do you have the HS-120a or the newest one HS-130A (four data point display)? I heard the newest one is better for approach shots and wedge readings.
This video was the most helpful of all the "budget" launch monitor videos that I've seen.
Glad I could help!
Been watching golf simulator and monitors for a month and this is the first time your videos were recommended to me. Wow, great job on this video as others have commented. I appreciate when some one does a good (or great) job. Thanks!
Appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!
I know this is an older video but, you had me at meow and this is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Big thanks my man! Now I’ve got to look through what other videos of yours I want to watch.
😂 thanks for sharing! Glad I could help!
Love this. Bought a mevo because of your input. Previously had a sc200. The mevo is simply more versatile and along with my zepp allows me to do a lot of things. I can
compare different drivers and even see my shot shape. Love the wedge practice and club gapping. I use new balls on an outdoor range for important sessions, get back maybe 80 to 90 p.c of my shots and in any event it is a pretty cheap lesson investment with on course reliability.
Your reviews are comprehensive and accurate
Thanks Kennie
You are more than welcome! I still have my Mevo (even though I purchased the +) and use it frequently for wedge practice.
I have been looking at launch monitors for awhile and your video was very informative. Thanks for taking the time for all the info.
Glad I could help.
As others have said, I’ve seen loads of reviews on these devices, and without doubt yours is THE BEST 👍
Glad I could help! I bought all of these myself and felt I had to do it to help others.
Amazing review video! I’m 60 (just east of Toronto) and my buds and I are considering a lunch monitor your vid is the best of them! Unbiased. Thanks. (Production note, set camera focus to manual so it doesn’t keep hunting. Lighting is fine. I love your delivery you should do Pro work....i work 40 yrs in video production.) awesome man...looking forward to the next video.
Thank you for the feedback! This was my first video with a new camera and glass and I wish everyday that I just reshot it, especially given how popular the video has become. 😂 live and learn. 🙏🏿
If I had the money I’d be purchasing a Flight Scope after watching this video Kennie!
thank you man!
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Thank you so much for taking the expense and time to share with all of us. Saved me so much time from a lot of research I had already done and what I value!
Absolutely. Glad I could help
Absolutely brilliant commentary... exactly what I was looking for! If there was an academy award for UA-cam reviews, you would have my vote... keep up the good work!
☺️ I appreciate the kind words! Thanks for watching!
This has to be the best video and best none bias video regarding launch monitors on UA-cam....excellent !!! I do have a question for you and maybe you can provide some insight? I'm looking to spend some money on game improvement technology, I can't afford to purchase both, so here is the question; would you purchase FS Mevo or Arccos??? Keep up the great video's and I'm now a subscriber!!!
Arccos is going to be a better tool to help you understand how to lower your scores.
Just purchased the mevo, and your video has reassured me that I've made the right choice. Thankyou
I haven’t had a single issue. It’s a great tool. Glad I could help!
Great job on breaking down the categories. I'm in #3 and hoping the Rapsodo picks up the pace on developing the MLM. A lot of potential there.
Thanks for watching, glad I could help!
Great info. Hoping to new Garmin r10 will be a step above these. Look forward to that review
Hi Kennie. Awesome video, even before I got to the end i started to look at costs (I’m in UK) and the beauty is .... the Mevo is cheaper here than the SC300 which i had looked at before. I have artificial grass in the garden and have set up a net and tried out the whole setup using the shot vision app (which is great for a fun app for a few ££ subscription) .. So now I am ready to buy a proper launch monitor and was looking at different launch monitors and stumbled across your channel. At 55 years old I’m not going to start swinging a club at much more than my current 90mph so I’m pleased you said the Mevo is “the BEST” for short game. Great review.
Glad I could help. I had a lot of trial and error to find a good solution.
Very. Nicely. Done!
I’m pretty new to golf all together having three seasons behind me. Spending this winter indoor with Flightscope x2 has made a lot for my swing so far, thus I wonder how to practice when the summer comes and that possibility disappears. If the memo is that good, it might actually be worth the money. Getting path, face angle, AoA, swing speed and smash is really helpful to assess what should be changed.
Spent the last sessions on wedges, and notice how much distance varies with “impact” even though swing speed is very consistent. Loosing that data makes me worry that I’ll go back to adding power (speed) instead of recognizing bad strikes.
Having seen this video, I’m now on the market for a Mevo!
I think you’ll be pleased with the Mevo. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! The information you provided in real world use has allowed me to make a decision. Thanks again!
Glad I could help!
Good afternoon Kennie, great video and channel. I love your energy level. I have a question for you that I hope you can give your insight. I am a beginner that hits every club about the same distance. I bought a large practice net and 2 country club 2x3 golf mats that I take to a nearby park every day. I am using an online school “top speed golf” to train myself. I want an affordable and mobile launch monitor to see my improvement in carry distance. I worry that non of these units will show my shot dispersion. Thus, I won’t be able to see if I’m slicing the ball when I’m hitting into my net. I’m really trying to get better but it’s going to take a lot of resistance. Do you know of a launch monitor that is mobile and will show me if I’m slicing? Do you think a launch monitor could help me?
Man you answered a lot of my questions.
But I got another.
Left, right?
I set up a net, with enough room, which one tells me if it went left or right? Draw v fade. Does this exists ?
You’re going to need to spend about $800-2000 for that kind of feedback. Garmin has an R10 coming out but Mevo Plus and Skytrak are industry standard at the moment.
Kennie, great review. Just started to save up on a launch monitor and you sold me on the flight scope monitor. Thanks!
Glad I could help!
Great and accurate info! Appreciate your diligence in testing these units.
Best review out there.
I’ve been using ES14 for my range work and planning on going to Mevo+ for my indoor range setup.
The ES14 is a solid deal used right now. If you’re going indoor exclusively take a look at the Skytrak. The photo metric sensors give you so much more options if you have a lack of space for the ball to travel. Thanks for watching!
Kenny, awesome job, love your video, can't wait for the your take on the R10!
I think the verdict is out on that device. Admirable attempt, but I won’t be purchasing it.
What a ton of information, thanks for taking the time to make this video. I hope that you get the R10 and compare it to these!
That's the plan! I preordered it and hoping I can get my hands on one by August.
great review. exactly what I was looking for.
leaning toward the flightscope mevoooo
Love your candour and honest evaluation. More and more golf clubs ( like mine) are going to a batting cage time warm up area due to pressure from our insurance company and member desire to have enhanced short range practise areas. These monitors are perfect in that environment, and i don’t want to hear about “I have to see my ball flight”. If you read the data you know what the ball flight was. Thank you Kennie
I wish I could find more areas to practice without ball flight so I could work on feels. Thanks for sharing!
Really enjoyed your honest feedback on these products. Was refreshing!!! Subbed.
Awesome! Thank you!
I have been checking these out as well
I am going to go with the swing caddie 300
I feel that it gives you the most feedback bang for your buck
The display is easy to read and
Does not require a phone or tablet and the distance voice alert is great for dialing in your clubs without constantly having to handle the unit . That alone can improve the accuracy.
This is a great video and I really appreciate your input
Congrats! Glad you found a launch monitor that will work for you!
Bro came across this video, the commentary and editing is A1. Buy you a shotgun mic, I hear echo im telling its gonna jump the quality of these videos 1000%. Ty for the info!
Thanks for the feedback! 20ft ceilings are great for beautiful mountain views ⛰, but not the best for recording...even with a shotgun mic. 😂 . I’ve ordered some lapel mics. Thanks for watching!!
Mevo for the win, got one on the way. May eventually move to the + but this will do for now.
Great review!
Good choice!
Thanks for doing all of this research...a lot of time and effort into this, much appreciated.
My pleasure! Glad I Could Help!
Excellent review-best I've seen. Can you do an update and consider adding the new unit from Garmin. Thx
I think the Garmin device has been covered very well on YT. Probably not something I'm going to buy to review at this time. Thanks for watching!
gotta love finding other power-users on the internet. thanks for the great info kennie.
Any time!
Awesome video. Appreciate the candor and enthusiastic delivery. Great job. I was convinced on the ESB1 until this video. Thanks.
ESB1 isn’t bad, it’s just too large to fit in my bag. Size matters I guess 😂
I'm so glad I found this review, excellent information!
Glad it was helpful!
Good point on the Rapsodo unit not having spin numbers. It’s the launch monitor I’ve been eyeing up. I really like Rapsodo’s shot tracer feature which is an advantage it has over all the other launch monitors in the $500 price range and Rapsodo’s is actually cheaper at $425 with discount but without spin numbers I’m kind of torn.
As long as you don’t need to use it in summer temps or direct sunlight that will overheat your phone, you should be fine. If having shot tracer on your video is something that excites you, the Rapsodo is the perfect fit.
great video.But you slate the Rapsodo for needing your phone,and your 1st pick is Mevo which you also need your phone and it's also sluggish. Cheers
Thanks for sharing
This is fantastic, Kenny! Informative, funny, concise... I'm an 8 handicap looking to improve specific parts of my game and in the market for a reasonably accurate, affordable launch monitor. Your video will be a huge help in making a choice. Thanks!
Glad I could help. That’s my only goal. Thanks for commenting and watching! 🙏🏿
Well done, own PRGR it does work well as you described. Would like to thank you for all the additional info on other units.
Was leaning towards sc300 until watching you. Mevo it is!
Thanks!
Glad it helped! Thank you for watching!
Great video I bought the SC200 but not happy with the results. I think your review was honest and I hope accurate after watching your video I am torn between ES B1 and FlightS Meva?????
Thanks for the very informative review. I really appreciate your comments regarding the limitations with short distance indoor tracking and the associated impact on data reliability.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video man thanks for helping me choose a launch monitor
Glad I could help!
im in the background of this video when you are talking about the swing caddie!!
I see you 👀... getting that work in💪🏿
Stellar review. I wanted a launch monitor that wouldn't struggle indoors given my room size so I went with a camera based system. If I had the space I would get a radar based launch monitor, but I don't so I haven't
What did you end up purchasing that worked out for you?
@@KennieKatGolf I bought a Skytrak. It was more than I wanted to spend, but once you get passed the "budget friendly" radar units (~$500) the next stop is Skytrak territory. The skytrak has issues and limitations too, but overall I do like it. I'm glad I bought mine over a year ago as they are quite tough to get a hold of now, unless you want to pay a premium on Ebay.
Awesome reviews, thanks for being thorough!
I use the original SC200, which is incredibly accurate with ball speed reading, so just focusing on that particular reading is the way to go. None of the smaller doppler devices can tell you true carry/total numbers since they aren't tracking launch and spin. SC200 is actually pretty good for swing speed numbers. Also, a little hack with the original SC200: You can dry swing for speed training and read the "ball speed" number, and that's your swing speed (ignore the displayed swing speed number with no ball), no need to upgrade to the plus version.
Great video, interesting and really thorough. I am seriously looking at buying a launch monitor to improve my golf skills. I have been going to Toptracer, but I don't want to constantly fork over $35 to $40/hr for range tunnels when I can buy a good launch monitor for $450 to $550.. Even though I love golf and practice at the range often, for years I have not seen dramatic improvement in my game. I shoot 95 to 100, I am 64 years old, hit my driver 240 to 250 yards, 7 iron 140 to 155 yards, and my pitching wedge 100 to 110 yards, my issues have always been having a left and right miss and spraying my long irons, hybrid, and fairway woods. I have top notch equipment,, Epic Max driver and fairway woods, Apex 2021 DCB fitted graphite irons and a Apex 4 graphite hybrid, all 1 inch longer and upright plus 3 and 3 Cleveland CB wedges.
I also wonder what you think of the Garmin G80? I also liked the Rapsodo launch monitor reviews but they do not support Android devices only iOS and I am not an Apple product user.
Thanks again, for your informative and unbiased video review, it is very helpful. I would appreciate your thoughts on the 2 devices I mentioned if you have any experience with them. Thanks, keep doing what you are doing because there are too many biased reviews out there, reading Gokf magazine reviews are like reading company marketing sheets.
Top Tracer is going to have actual ball flight. These launch monitors just have distance, speed, spin etc... You might want to look into a SkyTrak or Mevo+ if you're looking to for a TopTracer equivalent.
No thoughts on the GarminG80.
Thanks for all the info, I wonder how the new PRGR that just came out would do for short game.
Good question! I doubt it's any better, but for the price I wouldn't expect it to be.
Nice review. However, I recently as of yesterday received my Rapsodo MLM and have to say I love it. Love being able to see how I hit the ball immediately along with all the numbers and shot tracer. As for spin rate I'm not that good yet for that to be a factor for me. I did chose between Rapsodo and Mevo though.
If it works for you, that's all that matters!
Kenny, my man! Thanks for this great content and review. I am in the market for both a launch monitor and I am currently building a simulator at my house and have been wondering about a couple of things that you answered in this video. Thanks for the hard work to produce such accurate and thorough content. My best to you from Utah buddy.
Glad to help!
Great information Kennie. And good way to put them into different categories and expectations with these devices. Fyi, the focus on this video made it tough to watch as it was going in and out of focus. I love your content though so keep up the great content
I was going to reshoot it but decided against it. I just bought a new camera and this was the first video I shot with it. I’ve figured out the settings, but I appreciate the feedback! Thank you!
@@KennieKatGolf no problems! Kind of figured it was something because your video quality is usually on point. Thank you for the information in your video though
Nice review. I was looking for something to set up in my garage, but it’s only 18 feet. Wondering if the devices would work better with more lighting? Thanks, I may need to reconsider purchasing one.
A garage is more than enough space.
Good stuff. Real good review. Do certain golf balls work better than others?
Not that I’ve noticed. Never had an issue with it picking up different golf balls.
Thank you very much for the reviews I like the way you broke the info down this will definitely help me make a decision.
Glad I could help!
Really appreciate the video. Voice caddie sc200 definitely gives bad data on big drives. My buddy has gotten it up to 350 carry. He doesn’t believe me when I say that’s not accurate...wishful thinking.
Side note: I do a lot of video with my job. I recommend turning off the autofocus.
I’ve been told it has something to do with the way it calculates spin.
Thanks for the review!! When you showed the driving range was that Encanto in Phoenix? Sure looked like it.
Yes, I live in Phoenix and my coach is the head instructor at Encanto.
@@KennieKatGolf That's cool- I live about two blocks away from Encanto GC. See you at the range!
Great job Kenny, very useful info. I’m 62 and getting ready to retire. I want to work on my game indoors. Do you still think the MEVO is best now in 2022? Thanks again and all the best.
If you only have $500 to spend, yes. If you have a budget of $2-3k the. The Bushnell launch pro is also a solid option.
First video of yours I've watched and you did a very good job, very informative.
Glad I could help!
Great vid Kennie, I use the Swing Caddy Sc200, I have found it great to gap my clubs and reasonably accurate for a 20 HC.
Absolutely! It's a great device. Glad you're enjoying it!
nice reviews!! I just got the PRGR black, seems pretty accurate so far, although I was getting a couple of outliers here and there. I was at the range the other day, showing my 5 iron ss in the low 90's, I stepped on a couple to see if I could, and it showed ss's of 115 and 116. Don't think I'm getting the 5 iron that fast! Found the same thing with the short game clubs not working well, but since they were short clubs, I could see exactly how far they were going anyway.
I've noticed a few really high readings with the PRGR, but nothing consistently enough to annoy me.
Thanks man! Great video!! What do you think about the Garmin Approach G80 ?
It’s expensive for just a basic launch monitor. If I needed GPS And a basic launch monitor, it would be a good option.
@@KennieKatGolf Thank you very much Kennie! But do you thinks it´s an accurate launch monitor for clubhead and ball speed? Greetings from Mexico have a great day!
Hi, great information. Thanks for doing this for those of us looking to purchase a launch monitor. Does the Mevo work for swing speed training? Thanks.
No, it doesn’t measure without a ball. The PRGR black is perfect for speed training and cheap.
Very helpful review of these products. Well done...really like the Mevo. Wondering...iif using the Mevo on a range with other golfers hitting shots next to you is there any issue with the unit picking up their shots? Do you need to keep a certain distance from others to avoid that?
If you’re a righty and hitting next to a very close lefty, you can get some of their shots.
Guess I'm going with the PRGR. Thanks for this vid bud.
No problem 👍
Hi, from Germany! Nice video you made my live so easy. I mean, I know what to buy next, thanks 🙏🏻 and I’ll be watching you 😉
Glad I could help!
Fantastic review! Great job!
You were using the Mevo, not Mevo+?
Mevo
thanks for the video, do you know anything about the Yupiteru Atlas? Cheers
No... I’m not sure what that is. Sounds exotic. 😂
Great review sir and thank you for the tip about the distance need it when hitting into a net
No problem 👍 Glad I could help!
Thanks for the vid...been shopping and not sure which one to get. This vid really helped! But question, does flightscope mevo work without the reflective dots?
Yes it does
Hi Kennie. This was great! I think I'll get the SC300 because the Mevo doesn't work with my android phone. Looking forward to getting some accurate numbers on all my irons.
Actually Mevo works with android. Rapsodo does not.
Great review! But, your point about the distance to the net has me questioning this whole thing, because I can't risk hitting a bad shot into my neighbor's house. And with wedges, at that distance, I'm guaranteed to hit it over the net.
Mevo recommends that you have at least 8ft of ball flight. You can try to get away with less but you will get frequent misreads and funky data results which can be frustrating.
Brand new to the concept of a personal flight launch monitor or apps. Thank you for your insight. Have you done a review on apps that can be used for the same thing? There are so many.
No, reviews. The camera on a mobile phone isn't fast enough capture a golf ball and provide accurate launch monitor data.
Great vid, and i like how you came at this from a real-world perspective. I've done a bit of my own research earlier in 2020, and Mygolfspy, while always very helpful, those guys are really hung up on these cheap monitors not being "good enough" while they get to look at $20,000+ units all day long. I got the ESB1 (American made!), and i use at a driving range i frequent a couple times per week. It's plenty accurate, and i like the spin #'s it gives because it allows me to tinker with my swing to see what happens (especially driver; it's really hard to know the difference in 20-30 yards hitting into a flat field because you never really know exactly where it landed). Supposedly they've updated the app so it now shows direction, shot tracer, and records your swing, but i've not figured that out yet. They're advertising it, in any case. Count me as a new subscriber!
Thanks for the feedback Chris. You nailed it! I think reviews can get too technical and loose sight of how the product applies to your average golfer. You just want something that is reasonably accurate and can give you feedback to play your best golf each weekend. I hope to continue providing content that fits that mold.
Thank you, very informative and allows me to make an informed purchase!!!!!
You’re welcome!
Great review. Was really considering the PRGR due to price but your comment regarding shots less than 130 yards was concerning. Would you say that would be still an issue with slower swing speeds such as with younger or female golfers?
I’m not sure. I could not get this device to register chips, pitches or wedge shots to any usable consistency. I’d recommend you go with the SC200 Plus if price is your concern.
Great review of the launch monitors! I'm looking to buy one (or two) for this coming year. appreciate the honest feedback of them.
Glad it was helpful!
Looking a little buff there Kennie.
Looking for one. Nice review thanks
😂 I’m putting on some lbs. I might have taken the Bryson protein shakes a bit too far, but that’s for another video.
@@KennieKatGolfthanks for the video. if you have a video about exercises to do at home to help muscles used in golf it would be awesome!
Love your review! Very well thought out and put together with all the useful information one would need to decide on and make a purchase. GREAT JOB!!!
I'm glad I could help. I figured if I was having the same problem, I KNOW other golfers are. Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it!
This is very good content. Thank you. Liked the approach with the 3 personas.
Glad it was helpful!
Very good and useful information. I have just gotten back into playing since my surgery and bought a home. The garage would be fine at a 22ft stretch (5 for the sensor, 15 for ball travel & 2 for the cushion) ... I am wondering is there a review on simulators with a comparison for indoor versus outdoor?
I'm not sure about indoors versus out. I use mine almost exclusively outdoors but when I've tested them at indoor facilities I didn't see any issue as long as I had enough distance.
Great video!! Thank you for your insight. Is that Encanto driving range?
Yes it is!
Thanks for a well done review on launch monitors. Do any of the monitors track tempo?
That’s a great question. Not that I’m aware in any of them that I’ve tested.
Very good video, never considered the temp problem with the iPhone/Rapsodo outdoors. How much affect does range balls have on launch monitors?
Range balls tend to spin less and travel a few yards longer as a result.
Do any of the launch monitors connect with software that allow you to play a round of golf virtually? Sorry if you've already answered this question. I live in northern Canada so long winters and short golf season. Looking to set up indoor rounds of golf in the garage :) Thx.
No, these are only golf ball measuring devices. You’d want to look at something in the $2000 range like SkyTrak or Mevo Plus.
Thanks for the great review. I’ve been considering the Mevo and SC300 since I want spin rate for driver and also thinking about getting superspeed sticks. Just wish these devices recorded swing speed without having to hit balls. Also, being in Chicagoland, during the winter, I hit inside a dome 60 yds deep. Any experience with this? I’m not going to put the silver dot sticker on range balls. Finally, it seems from many reviews for the Mevo, one must be very accurate recording the distance of the unit from the ball; I’ll be carrying a tape measure in my bag!
Ahh the good o'l Golf dome in Buffalo grove. You'll be fine without the stickers. You'll still get good spin feedback on the quality of strike throughout the bag. You definitely want 6-7ft behind you if you want clubhead speed. For chipping and scoring irons, you can get away with 5 feet. Hope that helps!
Great video, agree with the Rapsodo issues, I also found the app to be clunky and not very intuitive. I also had to reconnect my phone several times after 15-20 times. I love the Garmin G80, lots of cool features, target training and you can play any course preloaded on the device which is really cool. It does struggle to pick up higher swing speeds and will not record some shots which can be frustrating but overall pretty fun and accurate.
Thanks for sharing! Glad to know the G80 is working well for you!
Thanks Kenny. Really appreciate your in-depth review of these devices. No prices given (except the mevo device) - was that a conscious decision?
Not really, just forgot to list them. The links are below if you’re interested in what the prices are.
The prices for these devices are changing so I included links in the description if anyone is interested in purchasing. Thanks for commenting!
Well that was very thorough and probably the most important comment its were at the end !!! Clear concise unbiased review ... thank you . Will call if I get to 150 !!!
If you get to 150mph club head speed I’ll watch you in the long drive tour.
@@KennieKatGolf ended up with the PRGR to start with .... today Day 1 .. 5Iron 88mph,
Driver ...96 mph ... never measured before . we are at ground zero .. in a garage ...
@@martinbrown1668 2/3 of the way there
Good video. I’ve just ordered the PRGR launch monitor yesterday but I’m not tempted with the mevo: how is the mevo for picking up club head speed without the ball?
Thanks for the reviews. I own a sc200+ and I have found for me full shots it seems pretty accurate, but the chips in particular are pretty off. I'm using it at a golf dome, so space isn't really the problem, but it's also not really a problem because I can laser the landing area. I do get some weird readings on full swings as well, but that is more likely than not my inconsistency combined with range balls.
That sounds about right. Most of these launch monitors are assuming optimal strike conditions and anything outside of that can produce weird readings. I’m glad that the SC200+ is working well for you, thanks for sharing!
Forget the launch monitors. This guy gets a follow for the name, the logo, and "right meow".
😂 🤣… but If you need a launch monitor… still get one. 👍🏿
Thanks for the video. What about back yard players who uses a net? I’m interested in swing caddy 200 or 300 but I’m not sure how they work with it
They will all work with a net as long as you have enough room for the ball flight. The more room the better.
Great video - best one I’ve seen comparing all the portable monitors - leaning towards Flightscope Mevo - only thing missing is total distance & not paying £1,600 for the Mevo + version.
Love the comment on the PRGR Black being utterly 100% useless for short shots lol !!!
Get the es b1. With the swing caddys and mevo, you need to attach metal stickers to the ball. Thet get ripped off every other shot with nets. And they cost $40 for 500!
Thanks. Good review of all the comparable personal launch monitors. Any comment on the issues I've seen reported with the SC300 app? Thanks.
Nothing that I'm aware of. Sorry I can't be of more help.