NEW - Flightscope Mevo+

[Anansi]

It looks like Flightscope is bringing an updated Mevo to the January PGA Merchandise Show. According to the brief blurb, this version will have skills combines and golf course simulation. Another exhibitor, Awesome Golf, is listed as a new simulation partner for Flightscope, and I assume that this is the software that might work with this new Mevo. Looks like something to keep an eye on!

https://www.pgashow.com/en/Show-Info/Exhibitor-List/Company-Content3/?coId=1067475

[Brutaly]

If this is as good as my previous flightscopes it will blow my current ST out of the water.

[entrag]

Wow. If it is simulator compatible, I am thinking it should have spin axis and chipping/putting capabilities. Smart move if so, as it would be direct competition to the skytrack unit as it sounds like it would be the same price point.

[pathfindr]

Thanks for the info. Glad I didn't pull the trigger on ST.

[Anansi]

Wow. If it is simulator compatible, I am thinking it should have spin axis and chipping/putting capabilities. Smart move if so, as it would be direct competition to the skytrack unit as it sounds like it would be the same price point.

I’ve been shopping for a putting aid/analyzer in addition to a full swing sim, so if this new Mevo can handle short game practice, I’ll probably buy it. The January show can’t come quick enough. I need more info!

[grant2145]

It looks like this will have a June 10th release date and will be compatible with the Awesome Golf Simulator software. I'm guessing that like the Xi series which is compatible with e6 and Creative golf this won't read putts and will struggle with short chip shots. Having 15 data points should put it somewhere between the Xi and the Xi+.

https://www.pgashow.com/en/Exhibitors/6688797/Awesome-Golf/Products/1711004/The-Awesome-Golf-Suite

FOR THE PLAYERS AT HOME

Your FlightScope experience will be better than ever with a world of golf, where practice means play! This uncomplicated system gives you access to all the shot and club data you could ever need. This is seriously playful practice – Virtual Golf is always on, whatever the weather!

Invite your mates round for golf, take them on in competitive games, play with your kids or improve your game – all in the comfort of your own home. The system is easy to use and install and will give you access to a world full of golfers to play.

Online leaderboards and your stats in our handy App will keep you up to date with all the competition! With 2 virtual golf courses and settings that mean the kids can play too, this is the most exciting golf software you can buy - Let’s Play!

[entrag]

I noticed in the picture of the mevo+ there appears to be a built-in camera. Would that be to assist in providing short game data? The X3 has a camera as well, and can provide short game data (I think?), so maybe there is some technology from the X3 in the mevo+?

lots of questions.... I am excited to hear some reports from the PGA show.

[scoobanny]

Awesome golf looks more like an arcade game than a serious sim tbh. https://www.pgashow.com/en/Exhibitor...ome-Golf-Suite

[GolfGuy72_2000]

Wow, if that's the simulator software that goes with it, that looks a lot like Wii Golf. Hopefully they'll have some more serious sim options available. The product looks really interesting. Hopefully the minimum space requirements aren't too much.

[games]

I sense the packaged software will be proprietary, thus allowing FS to justify the lower price of MEVO versus the Xi+.

[CHansen157]

I sense the packaged software will be proprietary, thus allowing FS to justify the lower price of MEVO versus the Xi+.

The tech is different too. The Mevo uses a far lower resolution radar frequency than the Xi family. It remains to be seen exactly what impact that will have, but along with being significantly less expensive tech, it's likely to be less accurate when it comes to more challenging measurements (e.g. spin).

[triplebogeysrbetter]

Sounds like a direct jab at Skytrak..

Mevo+ gives golfers the versatility of indoor and outdoor practice and simulation capabilities with performance data they can trust for under $2,000.

[Thundergolf]

I wouldn't expect this to replace current launch monitors. Pretty sure on the 15k flightscope u still can putt on Sim software. Without putting I don't consider it a SIM. Correct me if I'm wrong

[triplebogeysrbetter]

Not replace but I would suspect it can take some market share away.

Personally when i first got into this I could have cared less about putting.

Could be a cheaper option for sure.

[Thundergolf]

Wouldn't expect it to be as good a skytrak. I really hope I'm wrong. Need something good in this price range.

[golfun2]

It will read more parameters probably left and right ball flight and maybe club head info. Will cost just under $2000. It will be available to purchase January-February.

If you can use The Golf Club or E6 software I'd buy it but the "Awesome Golf Suite" looks really cartoonish. I'd rather do Skytrak. Maybe because the hardware required to run the cartoonish software would be soo minimal that it might be able to run on a phone or iPad. That would be a huge plus.

[Anansi]

I would be shocked if Flightscope didn’t integrate this unit with E6, at a minimum. TruGolf and Flightscope have a long-standing relationship.

The idea of using Awesome Golf as an entry-level simulation software option seems like a prudent move. Right now only WGT offers sim play via iOS, so anyone who can offer decent competitor could easily attract folks who want to try sim golf, but aren’t ready to throw down for a gaming pc yet.

[golfun2]

Exactly. This unit is a direct competitor to Skytrak. It needs real sim software if it wants to compete. But the entry cartoon option on iPad would be great.