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Introduction

Launch monitors are perceived as being only for professional golfers and tend to come with a hefty price tag. Many brands are now releasing more affordable options designed for golfers who want something smaller and portable that still give them enough information. This new Shot Scope launch monitor does exactly that. It’s small, compact build is designed to slip in a players bag and costing under £200 it seems like a great option. We got our hands on one to see how it performs in our Shot Scope LM1 launch monitor review…

Keywords

Lightweight, portable, carry case, compact, carry, ball speed

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NCG Final Say

Overall, for less than £200 this is a great launch monitor. Its compact size means that it’s very handy to slot in and out of your golf bag. The sturdy carry case helps to keep it protected and is great for travel.

The LM1 is very simple to use and is so quick to set up ready for a session on the range or to catch the odd shot on the course.

The data compared to a Trackman, which is widely considered one of the best launch monitors available, was very impressive, being very similar throughout the testing. If you’re looking to improve your game this is certainly a worthwhile investment.

How it compares to other launch monitors

Key benefits	Downsides
Lightweight– Very lightweight, only 300g	Limited information – The price does reflect the amount of information you get. Only get ball speed, carry distance, smash factor and club speed.
Storage – Solid carry case to keep to protected
Easy to operate – turn on and all the data you need is displayed on the screen
Instant data – Don’t need to wait for the data to load it’s instant

In comparison to the Garmin R10, the device itself is bigger but the carry case is smaller. The Garmin R10 doesn’t have an on screen display so you need to load the app to get the data. Whereas the LM1 goes you on screen information so it’s much faster to set up – not to mention it is over half the price!

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Weight (g)	300
Length	146.5mm
Width	103.5mm
Height	25mm
Charging	USB Type-C
Charging Time	Approx. 2 hours (Full Charge)
Usage Time	Approx. 5 Hours
Measuring Range	20-320m (Carry)

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Shot Scope LM1 Launch Monitor review: Affordable golf tech that delivers

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