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Long day at work, so just hit full swing 6 irons through 9 irons. MEVO+ performed as expected. It's just really good with full swings.
Upon unboxing, I charged the unit. While charging, I tried to connect to its built-in hotspot using the QR code on the unit. No bueno. Apparently, MEVO doesn't connect while charging. At about 80% I unhooked it, and was able to connect when it was unhooked from charging. Also, at unboxing, I downloaded the apps for FS Golf and e6. There was a QR code for e6 stuck to the outside of the box but underneath the shrink wrap. Confusing moment: Upon scanning the QR code and registering with e6, I was informed it came only with one course (Aviara), one driving range and a chipping/pitching/putting green. EDIT: This morning I logged into the e6 app, and I see I can access the five courses promised online.
After connecting and setup (short indoor mode, NO dots on the balls), I hit eight balls in my initial session and got eight decent reads with my 9 iron. Then, I went to check something in the settings, changed the view, went back to hit, then it read nothing. After 20 shots with no read, I closed the app, turned off the unit, turned it back on, opened the app and started a new session. From there, I hit 65 shots without a miss. (It may have been a firmware update downloading. More on that below.)
I gave it a good workout, and it didn't disappoint. I had 3-4 shots that surprised me with carry, but the most part, the unit seemed really on. The FS Golf app is pretty nice with a few different views of shot data. The real simulation takes place in the e6 connect app which I didn't get to try as it was too late. NOTE: In going through the shot data, I saw more than a few very clear spin readings that were misses (9000+ and 2000- with a 6-iron. Probably a function of not using dots. But, that was maybe five shots out of the 80 or so that registered.
When I was done hitting and closed out of the sessions, I received an option to update the firmware. Knowing how important firmware was to the original MEVO, I would have liked the option before I took the unit on its maiden voyage. I didn't see any way to force a firmware check for updates, though.
The unit comes with an attached brace that when opened all the way, allows the unit to sit at up to a 16 degree angle to the floor. The unit comes with a plastic protractor-like template that allows the user to set the unit at a 12 degree angle for simulation. Also, the unit's settings can detect the precise angle at which the unit is sitting so I think the protractor gives a rough estimate that should be tweaked in the settings for final calibration for simulation. Interestingly, a picture on the template suggests this is also the angle at which MEVO should be set for putting. This is a bit confusing. Can the unit sit any angle for the FS Golf App, but needs the precise 12* angle for e6 and putting?
Regarding metal objects: I have a 8' steel support brace that sits about three feet from the impact area. There was nothing to suggest it was interfering with shot reads. Again, my setup was short indoor mode, precisely 8 feet between unit and ball, plus about 8.5 feet of flight. No dots used.
Upon unboxing, I charged the unit. While charging, I tried to connect to its built-in hotspot using the QR code on the unit. No bueno. Apparently, MEVO doesn't connect while charging. At about 80% I unhooked it, and was able to connect when it was unhooked from charging. Also, at unboxing, I downloaded the apps for FS Golf and e6. There was a QR code for e6 stuck to the outside of the box but underneath the shrink wrap. Confusing moment: Upon scanning the QR code and registering with e6, I was informed it came only with one course (Aviara), one driving range and a chipping/pitching/putting green. EDIT: This morning I logged into the e6 app, and I see I can access the five courses promised online.
After connecting and setup (short indoor mode, NO dots on the balls), I hit eight balls in my initial session and got eight decent reads with my 9 iron. Then, I went to check something in the settings, changed the view, went back to hit, then it read nothing. After 20 shots with no read, I closed the app, turned off the unit, turned it back on, opened the app and started a new session. From there, I hit 65 shots without a miss. (It may have been a firmware update downloading. More on that below.)
I gave it a good workout, and it didn't disappoint. I had 3-4 shots that surprised me with carry, but the most part, the unit seemed really on. The FS Golf app is pretty nice with a few different views of shot data. The real simulation takes place in the e6 connect app which I didn't get to try as it was too late. NOTE: In going through the shot data, I saw more than a few very clear spin readings that were misses (9000+ and 2000- with a 6-iron. Probably a function of not using dots. But, that was maybe five shots out of the 80 or so that registered.
When I was done hitting and closed out of the sessions, I received an option to update the firmware. Knowing how important firmware was to the original MEVO, I would have liked the option before I took the unit on its maiden voyage. I didn't see any way to force a firmware check for updates, though.
The unit comes with an attached brace that when opened all the way, allows the unit to sit at up to a 16 degree angle to the floor. The unit comes with a plastic protractor-like template that allows the user to set the unit at a 12 degree angle for simulation. Also, the unit's settings can detect the precise angle at which the unit is sitting so I think the protractor gives a rough estimate that should be tweaked in the settings for final calibration for simulation. Interestingly, a picture on the template suggests this is also the angle at which MEVO should be set for putting. This is a bit confusing. Can the unit sit any angle for the FS Golf App, but needs the precise 12* angle for e6 and putting?
Regarding metal objects: I have a 8' steel support brace that sits about three feet from the impact area. There was nothing to suggest it was interfering with shot reads. Again, my setup was short indoor mode, precisely 8 feet between unit and ball, plus about 8.5 feet of flight. No dots used.
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