ShotVision Launch Monitor

So I used this out on the driving range and it works REALLY well. One in 10 would either not register or be obviously inaccurate (apparently I can hit my pitching wedge 200+ yards). But you can go through a session and delete the miss-hits later so it won’t bog down your average too much. However…the lowlight/indoor setting simply doesn’t work. I went so far as to put brighter bulbs in and it still was just so dark, it wouldn’t read anything. The iris on the camera closes so much -I can see through the set up that it’s just not letting in light. If this gets fixed, I’ll be a lifetime user. It’s a FANTASTIC app…I really hope they fix the indoor setting though. Lots of potential for a real market changer for those of us who don’t want to spend $300 for a launch monitor.

UPDATE 5/3/21: The newest iOS update integrates the AppleWatch interface, I’ll be test driving it tomorrow and let you know my findings, but this is a great step on the right direction for user friendly! Thanks! UPDATE: I received an email in regards to my review from the company, great customer service, i gave it one additional Star for the follow up, however the AppleWatch interface is not out yet, so still no 5 stars from me. When they do that they will definitely get 5+ stars. ORIGINAL POST: I liked it initially, however I must say that there are a few things that can and need to improve, such as: Create an interface with the AppleWatch: 1. So the user does not have to pick up the phone every time he needs to see the data captured. 2. So the user doesn’t have to pick up the phone every time he changes clubs. 3. So that the phone can be put in mute to not disturb other players at the range, because the volume would have to be high enough to listen over all the outdoor noise. Every time you pick up the phone and put it back down to have the risk of not setting it correctly. Also, in a range you are so close to one another that it makes it hard and annoying to go back and forward to see your information.

Gave it (iOS) a try in my garage range with a 7 iron and 5 iron. Didn’t read first 4 hits but then read 3 and no more after. Reset but still no reading. Understand indoors is beta so . . . . Readings on free version were so so with launch making sense but no distance. Would be nice to have a 7 day full version trial. Have looked at many on-line and You Tube reviews that seem to feel as I do. Not all that accurate but given cost still like to see it in the 95%+ area and consistent. Otherwise why? Believe it is a great 1st step but not willing to subscribe until working better with some greater accuracy. Also, would nice to have direction accuracy since this is targeted to non pros but golfers who want to improve. Understand that once accuracy and consistency improved with some more info will be worth paying a bit higher subscription price. Probably not something one needs year round but periodically could well be worth it. Hang in there with a great 1st step. As phones/technology over next couple years improve, will really help in getting this to the desired performance levels.