ShotVision Launch Monitor 4+

A great value when compared to other launch monitors

OK it does take a bit of getting used to with set up (It took me at least three sessions to get it right) and the numbers are a bit off when compared to “real” launch monitors, but for $40 it is a great tool to take to the driving range and get acceptable data on your swings.

The developer is working on accuracy and consistency problems with each update, and the feature set is already as good as launch monitors costing 10-20 times more.

If you are a real golfer than you will probably spend $500 for a radar-based monitor anyway, but for $40/year (or $7/month) it is definitely good enough for duffers like me. 😀

Make the AppleWatch interface available please

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.

Developer Response ,

Hi La_Bala, thanks for taking the time to write a review and also for downloading the app, we really appreciate it.

An Apple Watch feature is being planned and will be available soon. In the meantime we’ve enabled Siri to communicate your distances and you can even put AirPods or earphones in so you don’t distract any of the other golfers around you.

All the best

Needs Work but Great Possibilities

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.