The Shot Scope LM1 could change how you practice

Launch monitors were once the preserve of professionals and fancy fitting studios. Now, they are one of the most popular bits of golf equipment to help practice with and there is a new one from Shot Scope that could be a game-changer.

Golfers use launch monitors to track their progress and numbers across their game. They measure club speed, dial in carry distances, track smash factor and can make practice sessions feel more purposeful.

The trouble is they tend to be expensive. The new Shot Scope LM1 is designed to do all those things but at a more reasonable cost.

Here’s everything you need to know about this compact, portable device that won’t break the bank…

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Shot Scope LM1: The Features

There has been a real emphasis from Shot Scope to design this launch monitor to focus on performance metrics that a golfer can use to truly improve.

The big one is club and ball speed. The quicker we swing the club, the further the ball will go.It can record this using a K Band 24 GHz Doppler radar sensor. Club speed can be measured between 10.0 and 99.9 m/s, while ball speed ranges from 15.0 to 99.9 m/s.

The device also provides real-time smash factor, which ranges from 0.10 to 1.80. Smash factor shows how efficiently club speed is converted into ball speed and is designed to indicate how good a golfer’s ball striking is.

It really goes without saying but just to state the obvious, the LM1 instantly measures both carry distance and total distances. It will put an end to the struggle of knowing which club to hit from which distance.

One of the LM1’s key features is its dedicated speed training mode. The cool thing about this mode is that it is useable for playing with both golf clubs and speed sticks, allowing golfers to measure swing speed gains over time no matter their training techniques.

This is all shown on a a bright 3.5-inch colour display. It is designed to be readable in daylight conditions with all bits of key data shown.

With over five hours of charge on offer, it is a great tool for those extended range sessions during the summer or even the off-season. Its compact size also means it is easy to store and carry around in your golf bag.