Gravenor

Ryoma driver with a Graphite Design Tour-AD Shaft?! Wow... 🔥

I was on the Google Meet when they were announced! Stunning designs, the whole company (CMC Designs) are doing wonders at the moment! 🤩🔥

Ryoma driver with a Graphite Design Tour-AD Shaft?! Wow... 🔥

I was on the Google Meet when they were announced! Stunning designs, the whole company (CMC Designs) are doing wonders at the moment! 🤩🔥

Ryoma driver with a Graphite Design Tour-AD Shaft?! Wow... 🔥

Ryoma driver with a Graphite Design Tour-AD Shaft?! Wow... 🔥

I was on the Google Meet when they were announced! Stunning designs, the whole company (CMC Designs) are doing wonders at the moment! 🤩🔥

Ryoma driver with a Graphite Design Tour-AD Shaft?! Wow... 🔥

I picked up my Callaway Opus wedges today and used them in our second round of the club championships, so quite the intro for them…
Anyway, stats first
50 degree, S grind, 10 degree bounce, standard shaft, CP2 grips.
54 degree, 12 bounce
58, same settings as 50.
what I love:
how it sits on the ground, giving you a sense of confidence standing over the ball. My old wedges had very worn grooves so used to run out a fair way and now you have to allow for the ball to catch and stop.
good problem to have as you can be more aggressive and throw the ball at the pin knowing that the wedge will take care of the rest. 

Bunker play is exceptional with a lot of control out of the sand and again, the ability to feel as though the ball will stop with a good amount of spin coming naturally from the deep grooves. 
After one round with them I can’t wait to find out how they perform with more confidence in pin seeking. 

 

ShotScope Pro ZR // Official MGS Forum Review // by Gravenor
⭐ My Introduction
Before jumping into this review I would first like to say a huge thank you to MyGolfSpy, the forum staff/moderators and ShotScope. The testing opportunities as of late have been nothing short of incredible, and this one is no different. I think I speak for not only myself, but all of the forum members when I say that the chance to test equipment of any kind for a major manufacturer in the golf industry is a privilege. We should all be extremely thankful to MGS and their team for their constant work that has made this site what it is today.
I haven’t actually been a member of the MyGolfSpy forum for very long. In fact, having only officially joined the forum in June 2024 I am somewhat shocked, but more so excited, to be testing for MyGolfSpy so soon. Since the day I joined the forum I have felt right at home. 
With the exception of my dad and my brother - none of my friends or colleagues play golf. Having the opportunity to discuss equipment, share practice updates and how we played, compare what we’ve bought and talk about our funniest stories has been brilliant. It is nice to feel so welcome amongst a group of like-minded people who share the same interests as myself.
So, here's a little bit about me. My name is Ryan, and I am 23 years old. I live in the UK, about as far south as you can imagine in Sussex, right next to the coast. My experience with golf started back in 2011.
Outside of golf there's lots of things I enjoy. I recently started a career in the fire & security sector and have always been a huge football fan (I will refer to it as soccer for the sake of the predominantly American audience). My team? Chelsea Football Club. We may be in a rough place right now, but I will always love that club no matter what.

 
⭐ Whats In The Bag
I’m somewhat of a nostalgic soul when it comes to clubs.
Sure, I love the new technology and advancements that golf brands are coming out with today, but I’m not one to change up the bag for the sake of it. I think my WITB will prove that! Here’s what i’m currently playing:
💣 Driver: Nike VR Pro Limited Edition (9.5°) // Diamana ‘ahina (65g) [S] // Nike Golf Pride T.V.
    
 
🚀 4 Wood: Titleist TS2 (16.5°) // Kuro Kage Black Series (55g) [S] // Golf Pride MCC
    
 
💥 Irons: Mizuno MP15 (4-PW) // True Temper Dynamic Gold S300 // Golf Pride MCC
    
 
🎯 Wedges: Taylormade Z-Spin (52°, 56°, 60°) // TM Z-Spin [S] // TM x Lamkin UTX
    
 
🍀 Putter: Nike Method Milled Model 004 (35”)
    
 
⭐ About Me & Where I'm From
I spent most of my childhood playing soccer. I never had an interest in the game of golf. My preconceptions were the same as many at that age… old people, ignorant, arrogant and boring.
That was my perception of the sport, at least until I hurt my knee pretty badly at around this time. To cut a very long and tedious story short, my knee was in bad shape due to a meniscus tear I suffered when I was about 10 or 11 years old playing soccer. Fast forward a couple of years and my knee was completely battered, and any chance of me playing another highly physical contact sport without very severe consequences was as good as zero.
This was around the time that my dad suggested I take up golf.
“Golf? I’m not 80”.
That was my genuine response and thought process… but oh how wrong I was.
To say I got hooked immediately is an understatement, but unlike a lot of you I don’t remember much about it. My first range session? Not a clue. My first 18 holes? My first par? Birdie? I couldn’t tell you. I have no idea.
Either way, I suppose it doesn’t matter. The one thing I do remember is why I kept coming back: I loved every second I spent on the course, and I always wanted to get better.
Fast forward well over a decade, I have had somewhat of a love-hate relationship with golf. From 2017-2022 I played very rarely, if ever. Maybe a bucket of balls or two over the summer, but that was it. Since 2022 I have played sporadically, but at the start of the 2024 season I rediscovered my love for the game, just the same way I had all those years previous as a junior golfer.
I have always played golf in the South of England having lived here my whole life. I haven’t yet been fortunate enough to play away from home or abroad, but it’s definitely on my wishlist. From what I understand, golf here in England is quite different from golf in the States, or at least in the more prominent golfing areas like Florida. The summers here are extremely dry. Fairways are solid, greens are indistinguishable from concrete, and you have to get creative if you are going to put a decent score together.
  
By contrast, winter is brutal here. The temperature will often drop below freezing, and the courses get… muddy. Very muddy.
We are also known for fighting the wind - links golf has become iconic over here for a reason, and it is a factor I have always had to contend with since I grew up playing so close to the coast.
As of right now I'm a 12 handicap. The lowest I ever reached was 8 (age 15), and I've been fighting this year to get back to that spot. It's in there somewhere, it just hasn't quite come together all at once yet.
I enjoy tough courses and being strategic in the way I play golf. I try my best to play the game analytically instead of impulsively and I feel this is part of the reason I've been able to hit the ground running since returning back to the sport. I also love data (nerd - I know). GIR %, FIR%, SG, etc. I hope my love for the statistical side of the game shines through in my review.
 
⭐ About The Brand & Product

Now, onto ShotScope and the Pro ZR.
My knowledge of ShotScope as a company is fairly comprehensive, but my experience with their products is zero. Any forum members familiar with my posts previously will be aware of my desire for a new rangefinder having not long had my Bushnell Tour V3 finally give up on me after many years of service.
A forum member, who coincidentally will also be testing the ShotScope Pro ZR, advised me of his experience with, and subsequent admiration of, the Shotscope V5 GPS watch + shot tracking tags. His name is @Off Map Oscar and his personal thoughts on the V5 line were enough for me to add it to my shopping list. Be sure to check out his review in this thread, as well as the other reviews conducted by my fellow testers as I'm sure their insight will be invaluable to your final decisions on the product.
After reading so many fantastic reviews about the V5 watch line, the Pro ZR has big shoes to fill. I’m expecting big things, and I'm very excited to have been chosen for testing! 
So with that being said, my plans for the test are as follows.
I will test the ShotScope Pro ZR in as many different environments as I possibly can, but I want my testing to be primarily on-course based as I think this is: 
a). Where most of you will plan to utilise this product the most should you buy it.
b). The most efficient way to gather data relevant to the product and its functionality.
Additionally, if anyone has anything specific that they would like to see tested, please don’t hesitate to ask and I will be happy to sort it for you.
The questions I am looking to answer in this test are:
1). How does the ShotScope Pro ZR compare to a golf GPS application or watch?
2). Does the “rapid-fire detection” and “target-lock vibration" make the product easier to use than others on the market?
3). Is the “DuraShield” shell as durable as ShotScope claims?
4). How does the Shotscope Pro ZR perform in poor lighting conditions?
5). Does the range really extend to 1,500 yards?
6). How strong is the cart magnet?
7). How clear and legible is the LCD display?
8). Is the anti-slip rubber grip comfortable in the hand and functional?
9). What do other golfers think of the looks, feel, usability and performance?
10). Is this product a guaranteed bag-maker, or would I consider other options?
11). If I could make one change to this product, what would it be, and why?
I am really looking forward to testing the ShotScope Pro ZR for MyGolfSpy & ShotScope, and I hope that the results and data I collect will be of use to all of you. If any of you have any questions regarding me or my background, the product itself or any requests for how I test moving forward, just let me know. 👍
 
⭐ Unboxing, First Impressions & Aesthetics
[19/20]
Having received my package from ShotScope, all I can say is I am initially very impressed. I'm kind of combining two sections into one here, but my first impressions and the general aesthetics of the Pro ZR are quite closely correlated. For this reason I have marked this section out of 20.
For starters, the unexpected touch of a note from ShotScope addressed to me personally stating the importance of consumer testing and the features that the company are so passionate about was very much appreciated. This type of stuff doesn't go unnoticed. Also contained in the box I received from ShotScope was:
ShotScope Pro ZR Laser Rangefinder  Rugged & Water Resistant ShotScope Carry-Case Carry-Case Bag Clip ShotScope Cleaning Cloth CR2-3V Battery User Manual/Handbook & General Information Literature
With regards to my initial thoughts about the product, it is all so far positive.
Firstly, the Pro ZR is well built. There are no squeaky, loose or flimsy parts or materials used anywhere in its construction. In fact, the rangefinder in-hand somewhat mirrors its carry-case. It feels rugged, durable & dependable.
The colour scheme is sleek, sophisticated and professional, and there are no unnecessary or annoying features like other models I have had on rangefinders in the past. The buttons are simple and easy to use. They feel extremely durable and like they're built to last a lifetime. The Pro ZR also has a nice weight to it. Not heavy, but premium.

The sight-adjuster is also very high-quality. Its not stiff and difficult to adjust but by the same token it doesn't move unless I adjust it, reassuring me that my personal settings wont have changed every time I pull it out of the case. Having said that, it is a bit fiddly to use when the rangefinder is pushed up against your eye, but i'm not sure how much ShotScope could do about this anyway.
The Pro ZR has three buttons on the top. I have added a diagram below to explain the features of each button:

From the very limited initial test-runs I have done so far, the Pro ZR's rapid-fire technology seems to live up to its name. Distances, slope and angles are available in under a second and the vibration when the flag is detected is enough to notify the user that the target has been identified, but isn't over-bearing or too strong.
The only negative I have from my first hands-on look of the ShotScope Pro ZR is the chrome finish that encases the lens of the laser.
The material used is metal and very high quality, so no issues there. However, chrome is a notorious fingerprint magnet and this is no different. It's not a functionality issue, just an aesthetic one. I also feel like this material will not wear as well as the rest of the rangefinder over time as this area of the product will likely be more prone to scratches and will show evidence of wear and tear more quickly, but I think i'm just being picky now.
  
Overall, I think the ShotScope has passed this part of the test with flying colours. Fundamentally, the ShotScope Pro ZR is off to a very strong start. I'm very impressed and looking forward to conducting this test. Now it's time to see what it can do out on the course over the coming weeks.
 
⭐ Gallery
      
      
      
      
      
      

ShotScope Pro ZR // Official MGS Forum Review // by Gravenor
⭐ My Introduction
Before jumping into this review I would first like to say a huge thank you to MyGolfSpy, the forum staff/moderators and ShotScope. The testing opportunities as of late have been nothing short of incredible, and this one is no different. I think I speak for not only myself, but all of the forum members when I say that the chance to test equipment of any kind for a major manufacturer in the golf industry is a privilege. We should all be extremely thankful to MGS and their team for their constant work that has made this site what it is today.
I haven’t actually been a member of the MyGolfSpy forum for very long. In fact, having only officially joined the forum in June 2024 I am somewhat shocked, but more so excited, to be testing for MyGolfSpy so soon. Since the day I joined the forum I have felt right at home. 
With the exception of my dad and my brother - none of my friends or colleagues play golf. Having the opportunity to discuss equipment, share practice updates and how we played, compare what we’ve bought and talk about our funniest stories has been brilliant. It is nice to feel so welcome amongst a group of like-minded people who share the same interests as myself.
So, here's a little bit about me. My name is Ryan, and I am 23 years old. I live in the UK, about as far south as you can imagine in Sussex, right next to the coast. My experience with golf started back in 2011.
Outside of golf there's lots of things I enjoy. I recently started a career in the fire & security sector and have always been a huge football fan (I will refer to it as soccer for the sake of the predominantly American audience). My team? Chelsea Football Club. We may be in a rough place right now, but I will always love that club no matter what.

 
⭐ Whats In The Bag
I’m somewhat of a nostalgic soul when it comes to clubs.
Sure, I love the new technology and advancements that golf brands are coming out with today, but I’m not one to change up the bag for the sake of it. I think my WITB will prove that! Here’s what i’m currently playing:
💣 Driver: Nike VR Pro Limited Edition (9.5°) // Diamana ‘ahina (65g) [S] // Nike Golf Pride T.V.
    
 
🚀 4 Wood: Titleist TS2 (16.5°) // Kuro Kage Black Series (55g) [S] // Golf Pride MCC
    
 
💥 Irons: Mizuno MP15 (4-PW) // True Temper Dynamic Gold S300 // Golf Pride MCC
    
 
🎯 Wedges: Taylormade Z-Spin (52°, 56°, 60°) // TM Z-Spin [S] // TM x Lamkin UTX
    
 
🍀 Putter: Nike Method Milled Model 004 (35”)
    
 
⭐ About Me & Where I'm From
I spent most of my childhood playing soccer. I never had an interest in the game of golf. My preconceptions were the same as many at that age… old people, ignorant, arrogant and boring.
That was my perception of the sport, at least until I hurt my knee pretty badly at around this time. To cut a very long and tedious story short, my knee was in bad shape due to a meniscus tear I suffered when I was about 10 or 11 years old playing soccer. Fast forward a couple of years and my knee was completely battered, and any chance of me playing another highly physical contact sport without very severe consequences was as good as zero.
This was around the time that my dad suggested I take up golf.
“Golf? I’m not 80”.
That was my genuine response and thought process… but oh how wrong I was.
To say I got hooked immediately is an understatement, but unlike a lot of you I don’t remember much about it. My first range session? Not a clue. My first 18 holes? My first par? Birdie? I couldn’t tell you. I have no idea.
Either way, I suppose it doesn’t matter. The one thing I do remember is why I kept coming back: I loved every second I spent on the course, and I always wanted to get better.
Fast forward well over a decade, I have had somewhat of a love-hate relationship with golf. From 2017-2022 I played very rarely, if ever. Maybe a bucket of balls or two over the summer, but that was it. Since 2022 I have played sporadically, but at the start of the 2024 season I rediscovered my love for the game, just the same way I had all those years previous as a junior golfer.
I have always played golf in the South of England having lived here my whole life. I haven’t yet been fortunate enough to play away from home or abroad, but it’s definitely on my wishlist. From what I understand, golf here in England is quite different from golf in the States, or at least in the more prominent golfing areas like Florida. The summers here are extremely dry. Fairways are solid, greens are indistinguishable from concrete, and you have to get creative if you are going to put a decent score together.
  
By contrast, winter is brutal here. The temperature will often drop below freezing, and the courses get… muddy. Very muddy.
We are also known for fighting the wind - links golf has become iconic over here for a reason, and it is a factor I have always had to contend with since I grew up playing so close to the coast.
As of right now I'm a 12 handicap. The lowest I ever reached was 8 (age 15), and I've been fighting this year to get back to that spot. It's in there somewhere, it just hasn't quite come together all at once yet.
I enjoy tough courses and being strategic in the way I play golf. I try my best to play the game analytically instead of impulsively and I feel this is part of the reason I've been able to hit the ground running since returning back to the sport. I also love data (nerd - I know). GIR %, FIR%, SG, etc. I hope my love for the statistical side of the game shines through in my review.
 
⭐ About The Brand & Product

Now, onto ShotScope and the Pro ZR.
My knowledge of ShotScope as a company is fairly comprehensive, but my experience with their products is zero. Any forum members familiar with my posts previously will be aware of my desire for a new rangefinder having not long had my Bushnell Tour V3 finally give up on me after many years of service.
A forum member, who coincidentally will also be testing the ShotScope Pro ZR, advised me of his experience with, and subsequent admiration of, the Shotscope V5 GPS watch + shot tracking tags. His name is @Off Map Oscar and his personal thoughts on the V5 line were enough for me to add it to my shopping list. Be sure to check out his review in this thread, as well as the other reviews conducted by my fellow testers as I'm sure their insight will be invaluable to your final decisions on the product.
After reading so many fantastic reviews about the V5 watch line, the Pro ZR has big shoes to fill. I’m expecting big things, and I'm very excited to have been chosen for testing! 
So with that being said, my plans for the test are as follows.
I will test the ShotScope Pro ZR in as many different environments as I possibly can, but I want my testing to be primarily on-course based as I think this is: 
a). Where most of you will plan to utilise this product the most should you buy it.
b). The most efficient way to gather data relevant to the product and its functionality.
Additionally, if anyone has anything specific that they would like to see tested, please don’t hesitate to ask and I will be happy to sort it for you.
The questions I am looking to answer in this test are:
1). How does the ShotScope Pro ZR compare to a golf GPS application or watch?
2). Does the “rapid-fire detection” and “target-lock vibration" make the product easier to use than others on the market?
3). Is the “DuraShield” shell as durable as ShotScope claims?
4). How does the Shotscope Pro ZR perform in poor lighting conditions?
5). Does the range really extend to 1,500 yards?
6). How strong is the cart magnet?
7). How clear and legible is the LCD display?
8). Is the anti-slip rubber grip comfortable in the hand and functional?
9). What do other golfers think of the looks, feel, usability and performance?
10). Is this product a guaranteed bag-maker, or would I consider other options?
11). If I could make one change to this product, what would it be, and why?
I am really looking forward to testing the ShotScope Pro ZR for MyGolfSpy & ShotScope, and I hope that the results and data I collect will be of use to all of you. If any of you have any questions regarding me or my background, the product itself or any requests for how I test moving forward, just let me know. 👍
 
⭐ Unboxing, First Impressions & Aesthetics
[19/20]
Having received my package from ShotScope, all I can say is I am initially very impressed. I'm kind of combining two sections into one here, but my first impressions and the general aesthetics of the Pro ZR are quite closely correlated. For this reason I have marked this section out of 20.
For starters, the unexpected touch of a note from ShotScope addressed to me personally stating the importance of consumer testing and the features that the company are so passionate about was very much appreciated. This type of stuff doesn't go unnoticed. Also contained in the box I received from ShotScope was:
ShotScope Pro ZR Laser Rangefinder  Rugged & Water Resistant ShotScope Carry-Case Carry-Case Bag Clip ShotScope Cleaning Cloth CR2-3V Battery User Manual/Handbook & General Information Literature
With regards to my initial thoughts about the product, it is all so far positive.
Firstly, the Pro ZR is well built. There are no squeaky, loose or flimsy parts or materials used anywhere in its construction. In fact, the rangefinder in-hand somewhat mirrors its carry-case. It feels rugged, durable & dependable.
The colour scheme is sleek, sophisticated and professional, and there are no unnecessary or annoying features like other models I have had on rangefinders in the past. The buttons are simple and easy to use. They feel extremely durable and like they're built to last a lifetime. The Pro ZR also has a nice weight to it. Not heavy, but premium.

The sight-adjuster is also very high-quality. Its not stiff and difficult to adjust but by the same token it doesn't move unless I adjust it, reassuring me that my personal settings wont have changed every time I pull it out of the case. Having said that, it is a bit fiddly to use when the rangefinder is pushed up against your eye, but i'm not sure how much ShotScope could do about this anyway.
The Pro ZR has three buttons on the top. I have added a diagram below to explain the features of each button:

From the very limited initial test-runs I have done so far, the Pro ZR's rapid-fire technology seems to live up to its name. Distances, slope and angles are available in under a second and the vibration when the flag is detected is enough to notify the user that the target has been identified, but isn't over-bearing or too strong.
The only negative I have from my first hands-on look of the ShotScope Pro ZR is the chrome finish that encases the lens of the laser.
The material used is metal and very high quality, so no issues there. However, chrome is a notorious fingerprint magnet and this is no different. It's not a functionality issue, just an aesthetic one. I also feel like this material will not wear as well as the rest of the rangefinder over time as this area of the product will likely be more prone to scratches and will show evidence of wear and tear more quickly, but I think i'm just being picky now.
  
Overall, I think the ShotScope has passed this part of the test with flying colours. Fundamentally, the ShotScope Pro ZR is off to a very strong start. I'm very impressed and looking forward to conducting this test. Now it's time to see what it can do out on the course over the coming weeks.
 
⭐ Gallery
      
      
      
      
      
      

ShotScope Pro ZR // Official MGS Forum Review // by Gravenor
⭐ My Introduction
Before jumping into this review I would first like to say a huge thank you to MyGolfSpy, the forum staff/moderators and ShotScope. The testing opportunities as of late have been nothing short of incredible, and this one is no different. I think I speak for not only myself, but all of the forum members when I say that the chance to test equipment of any kind for a major manufacturer in the golf industry is a privilege. We should all be extremely thankful to MGS and their team for their constant work that has made this site what it is today.
I haven’t actually been a member of the MyGolfSpy forum for very long. In fact, having only officially joined the forum in June 2024 I am somewhat shocked, but more so excited, to be testing for MyGolfSpy so soon. Since the day I joined the forum I have felt right at home. 
With the exception of my dad and my brother - none of my friends or colleagues play golf. Having the opportunity to discuss equipment, share practice updates and how we played, compare what we’ve bought and talk about our funniest stories has been brilliant. It is nice to feel so welcome amongst a group of like-minded people who share the same interests as myself.
So, here's a little bit about me. My name is Ryan, and I am 23 years old. I live in the UK, about as far south as you can imagine in Sussex, right next to the coast. My experience with golf started back in 2011.
Outside of golf there's lots of things I enjoy. I recently started a career in the fire & security sector and have always been a huge football fan (I will refer to it as soccer for the sake of the predominantly American audience). My team? Chelsea Football Club. We may be in a rough place right now, but I will always love that club no matter what.

 
⭐ Whats In The Bag
I’m somewhat of a nostalgic soul when it comes to clubs.
Sure, I love the new technology and advancements that golf brands are coming out with today, but I’m not one to change up the bag for the sake of it. I think my WITB will prove that! Here’s what i’m currently playing:
💣 Driver: Nike VR Pro Limited Edition (9.5°) // Diamana ‘ahina (65g) [S] // Nike Golf Pride T.V.
    
 
🚀 4 Wood: Titleist TS2 (16.5°) // Kuro Kage Black Series (55g) [S] // Golf Pride MCC
    
 
💥 Irons: Mizuno MP15 (4-PW) // True Temper Dynamic Gold S300 // Golf Pride MCC
    
 
🎯 Wedges: Taylormade Z-Spin (52°, 56°, 60°) // TM Z-Spin [S] // TM x Lamkin UTX
    
 
🍀 Putter: Nike Method Milled Model 004 (35”)
    
 
⭐ About Me & Where I'm From
I spent most of my childhood playing soccer. I never had an interest in the game of golf. My preconceptions were the same as many at that age… old people, ignorant, arrogant and boring.
That was my perception of the sport, at least until I hurt my knee pretty badly at around this time. To cut a very long and tedious story short, my knee was in bad shape due to a meniscus tear I suffered when I was about 10 or 11 years old playing soccer. Fast forward a couple of years and my knee was completely battered, and any chance of me playing another highly physical contact sport without very severe consequences was as good as zero.
This was around the time that my dad suggested I take up golf.
“Golf? I’m not 80”.
That was my genuine response and thought process… but oh how wrong I was.
To say I got hooked immediately is an understatement, but unlike a lot of you I don’t remember much about it. My first range session? Not a clue. My first 18 holes? My first par? Birdie? I couldn’t tell you. I have no idea.
Either way, I suppose it doesn’t matter. The one thing I do remember is why I kept coming back: I loved every second I spent on the course, and I always wanted to get better.
Fast forward well over a decade, I have had somewhat of a love-hate relationship with golf. From 2017-2022 I played very rarely, if ever. Maybe a bucket of balls or two over the summer, but that was it. Since 2022 I have played sporadically, but at the start of the 2024 season I rediscovered my love for the game, just the same way I had all those years previous as a junior golfer.
I have always played golf in the South of England having lived here my whole life. I haven’t yet been fortunate enough to play away from home or abroad, but it’s definitely on my wishlist. From what I understand, golf here in England is quite different from golf in the States, or at least in the more prominent golfing areas like Florida. The summers here are extremely dry. Fairways are solid, greens are indistinguishable from concrete, and you have to get creative if you are going to put a decent score together.
  
By contrast, winter is brutal here. The temperature will often drop below freezing, and the courses get… muddy. Very muddy.
We are also known for fighting the wind - links golf has become iconic over here for a reason, and it is a factor I have always had to contend with since I grew up playing so close to the coast.
As of right now I'm a 12 handicap. The lowest I ever reached was 8 (age 15), and I've been fighting this year to get back to that spot. It's in there somewhere, it just hasn't quite come together all at once yet.
I enjoy tough courses and being strategic in the way I play golf. I try my best to play the game analytically instead of impulsively and I feel this is part of the reason I've been able to hit the ground running since returning back to the sport. I also love data (nerd - I know). GIR %, FIR%, SG, etc. I hope my love for the statistical side of the game shines through in my review.
 
⭐ About The Brand & Product

Now, onto ShotScope and the Pro ZR.
My knowledge of ShotScope as a company is fairly comprehensive, but my experience with their products is zero. Any forum members familiar with my posts previously will be aware of my desire for a new rangefinder having not long had my Bushnell Tour V3 finally give up on me after many years of service.
A forum member, who coincidentally will also be testing the ShotScope Pro ZR, advised me of his experience with, and subsequent admiration of, the Shotscope V5 GPS watch + shot tracking tags. His name is @Off Map Oscar and his personal thoughts on the V5 line were enough for me to add it to my shopping list. Be sure to check out his review in this thread, as well as the other reviews conducted by my fellow testers as I'm sure their insight will be invaluable to your final decisions on the product.
After reading so many fantastic reviews about the V5 watch line, the Pro ZR has big shoes to fill. I’m expecting big things, and I'm very excited to have been chosen for testing! 
So with that being said, my plans for the test are as follows.
I will test the ShotScope Pro ZR in as many different environments as I possibly can, but I want my testing to be primarily on-course based as I think this is: 
a). Where most of you will plan to utilise this product the most should you buy it.
b). The most efficient way to gather data relevant to the product and its functionality.
Additionally, if anyone has anything specific that they would like to see tested, please don’t hesitate to ask and I will be happy to sort it for you.
The questions I am looking to answer in this test are:
1). How does the ShotScope Pro ZR compare to a golf GPS application or watch?
2). Does the “rapid-fire detection” and “target-lock vibration" make the product easier to use than others on the market?
3). Is the “DuraShield” shell as durable as ShotScope claims?
4). How does the Shotscope Pro ZR perform in poor lighting conditions?
5). Does the range really extend to 1,500 yards?
6). How strong is the cart magnet?
7). How clear and legible is the LCD display?
8). Is the anti-slip rubber grip comfortable in the hand and functional?
9). What do other golfers think of the looks, feel, usability and performance?
10). Is this product a guaranteed bag-maker, or would I consider other options?
11). If I could make one change to this product, what would it be, and why?
I am really looking forward to testing the ShotScope Pro ZR for MyGolfSpy & ShotScope, and I hope that the results and data I collect will be of use to all of you. If any of you have any questions regarding me or my background, the product itself or any requests for how I test moving forward, just let me know. 👍
 
⭐ Unboxing, First Impressions & Aesthetics
[19/20]
Having received my package from ShotScope, all I can say is I am initially very impressed. I'm kind of combining two sections into one here, but my first impressions and the general aesthetics of the Pro ZR are quite closely correlated. For this reason I have marked this section out of 20.
For starters, the unexpected touch of a note from ShotScope addressed to me personally stating the importance of consumer testing and the features that the company are so passionate about was very much appreciated. This type of stuff doesn't go unnoticed. Also contained in the box I received from ShotScope was:
ShotScope Pro ZR Laser Rangefinder  Rugged & Water Resistant ShotScope Carry-Case Carry-Case Bag Clip ShotScope Cleaning Cloth CR2-3V Battery User Manual/Handbook & General Information Literature
With regards to my initial thoughts about the product, it is all so far positive.
Firstly, the Pro ZR is well built. There are no squeaky, loose or flimsy parts or materials used anywhere in its construction. In fact, the rangefinder in-hand somewhat mirrors its carry-case. It feels rugged, durable & dependable.
The colour scheme is sleek, sophisticated and professional, and there are no unnecessary or annoying features like other models I have had on rangefinders in the past. The buttons are simple and easy to use. They feel extremely durable and like they're built to last a lifetime. The Pro ZR also has a nice weight to it. Not heavy, but premium.

The sight-adjuster is also very high-quality. Its not stiff and difficult to adjust but by the same token it doesn't move unless I adjust it, reassuring me that my personal settings wont have changed every time I pull it out of the case. Having said that, it is a bit fiddly to use when the rangefinder is pushed up against your eye, but i'm not sure how much ShotScope could do about this anyway.
The Pro ZR has three buttons on the top. I have added a diagram below to explain the features of each button:

From the very limited initial test-runs I have done so far, the Pro ZR's rapid-fire technology seems to live up to its name. Distances, slope and angles are available in under a second and the vibration when the flag is detected is enough to notify the user that the target has been identified, but isn't over-bearing or too strong.
The only negative I have from my first hands-on look of the ShotScope Pro ZR is the chrome finish that encases the lens of the laser.
The material used is metal and very high quality, so no issues there. However, chrome is a notorious fingerprint magnet and this is no different. It's not a functionality issue, just an aesthetic one. I also feel like this material will not wear as well as the rest of the rangefinder over time as this area of the product will likely be more prone to scratches and will show evidence of wear and tear more quickly, but I think i'm just being picky now.
  
Overall, I think the ShotScope has passed this part of the test with flying colours. Fundamentally, the ShotScope Pro ZR is off to a very strong start. I'm very impressed and looking forward to conducting this test. Now it's time to see what it can do out on the course over the coming weeks.
 
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ShotScope Pro ZR // Official MGS Forum Review // by Gravenor
⭐ My Introduction
Before jumping into this review I would first like to say a huge thank you to MyGolfSpy, the forum staff/moderators and ShotScope. The testing opportunities as of late have been nothing short of incredible, and this one is no different. I think I speak for not only myself, but all of the forum members when I say that the chance to test equipment of any kind for a major manufacturer in the golf industry is a privilege. We should all be extremely thankful to MGS and their team for their constant work that has made this site what it is today.
I haven’t actually been a member of the MyGolfSpy forum for very long. In fact, having only officially joined the forum in June 2024 I am somewhat shocked, but more so excited, to be testing for MyGolfSpy so soon. Since the day I joined the forum I have felt right at home. 
With the exception of my dad and my brother - none of my friends or colleagues play golf. Having the opportunity to discuss equipment, share practice updates and how we played, compare what we’ve bought and talk about our funniest stories has been brilliant. It is nice to feel so welcome amongst a group of like-minded people who share the same interests as myself.
So, here's a little bit about me. My name is Ryan, and I am 23 years old. I live in the UK, about as far south as you can imagine in Sussex, right next to the coast. My experience with golf started back in 2011.
Outside of golf there's lots of things I enjoy. I recently started a career in the fire & security sector and have always been a huge football fan (I will refer to it as soccer for the sake of the predominantly American audience). My team? Chelsea Football Club. We may be in a rough place right now, but I will always love that club no matter what.

 
⭐ Whats In The Bag
I’m somewhat of a nostalgic soul when it comes to clubs.
Sure, I love the new technology and advancements that golf brands are coming out with today, but I’m not one to change up the bag for the sake of it. I think my WITB will prove that! Here’s what i’m currently playing:
💣 Driver: Nike VR Pro Limited Edition (9.5°) // Diamana ‘ahina (65g) [S] // Nike Golf Pride T.V.
    
 
🚀 4 Wood: Titleist TS2 (16.5°) // Kuro Kage Black Series (55g) [S] // Golf Pride MCC
    
 
💥 Irons: Mizuno MP15 (4-PW) // True Temper Dynamic Gold S300 // Golf Pride MCC
    
 
🎯 Wedges: Taylormade Z-Spin (52°, 56°, 60°) // TM Z-Spin [S] // TM x Lamkin UTX
    
 
🍀 Putter: Nike Method Milled Model 004 (35”)
    
 
⭐ About Me & Where I'm From
I spent most of my childhood playing soccer. I never had an interest in the game of golf. My preconceptions were the same as many at that age… old people, ignorant, arrogant and boring.
That was my perception of the sport, at least until I hurt my knee pretty badly at around this time. To cut a very long and tedious story short, my knee was in bad shape due to a meniscus tear I suffered when I was about 10 or 11 years old playing soccer. Fast forward a couple of years and my knee was completely battered, and any chance of me playing another highly physical contact sport without very severe consequences was as good as zero.
This was around the time that my dad suggested I take up golf.
“Golf? I’m not 80”.
That was my genuine response and thought process… but oh how wrong I was.
To say I got hooked immediately is an understatement, but unlike a lot of you I don’t remember much about it. My first range session? Not a clue. My first 18 holes? My first par? Birdie? I couldn’t tell you. I have no idea.
Either way, I suppose it doesn’t matter. The one thing I do remember is why I kept coming back: I loved every second I spent on the course, and I always wanted to get better.
Fast forward well over a decade, I have had somewhat of a love-hate relationship with golf. From 2017-2022 I played very rarely, if ever. Maybe a bucket of balls or two over the summer, but that was it. Since 2022 I have played sporadically, but at the start of the 2024 season I rediscovered my love for the game, just the same way I had all those years previous as a junior golfer.
I have always played golf in the South of England having lived here my whole life. I haven’t yet been fortunate enough to play away from home or abroad, but it’s definitely on my wishlist. From what I understand, golf here in England is quite different from golf in the States, or at least in the more prominent golfing areas like Florida. The summers here are extremely dry. Fairways are solid, greens are indistinguishable from concrete, and you have to get creative if you are going to put a decent score together.
  
By contrast, winter is brutal here. The temperature will often drop below freezing, and the courses get… muddy. Very muddy.
We are also known for fighting the wind - links golf has become iconic over here for a reason, and it is a factor I have always had to contend with since I grew up playing so close to the coast.
As of right now I'm a 12 handicap. The lowest I ever reached was 8 (age 15), and I've been fighting this year to get back to that spot. It's in there somewhere, it just hasn't quite come together all at once yet.
I enjoy tough courses and being strategic in the way I play golf. I try my best to play the game analytically instead of impulsively and I feel this is part of the reason I've been able to hit the ground running since returning back to the sport. I also love data (nerd - I know). GIR %, FIR%, SG, etc. I hope my love for the statistical side of the game shines through in my review.
 
⭐ About The Brand & Product

Now, onto ShotScope and the Pro ZR.
My knowledge of ShotScope as a company is fairly comprehensive, but my experience with their products is zero. Any forum members familiar with my posts previously will be aware of my desire for a new rangefinder having not long had my Bushnell Tour V3 finally give up on me after many years of service.
A forum member, who coincidentally will also be testing the ShotScope Pro ZR, advised me of his experience with, and subsequent admiration of, the Shotscope V5 GPS watch + shot tracking tags. His name is @Off Map Oscar and his personal thoughts on the V5 line were enough for me to add it to my shopping list. Be sure to check out his review in this thread, as well as the other reviews conducted by my fellow testers as I'm sure their insight will be invaluable to your final decisions on the product.
After reading so many fantastic reviews about the V5 watch line, the Pro ZR has big shoes to fill. I’m expecting big things, and I'm very excited to have been chosen for testing! 
So with that being said, my plans for the test are as follows.
I will test the ShotScope Pro ZR in as many different environments as I possibly can, but I want my testing to be primarily on-course based as I think this is: 
a). Where most of you will plan to utilise this product the most should you buy it.
b). The most efficient way to gather data relevant to the product and its functionality.
Additionally, if anyone has anything specific that they would like to see tested, please don’t hesitate to ask and I will be happy to sort it for you.
The questions I am looking to answer in this test are:
1). How does the ShotScope Pro ZR compare to a golf GPS application or watch?
2). Does the “rapid-fire detection” and “target-lock vibration" make the product easier to use than others on the market?
3). Is the “DuraShield” shell as durable as ShotScope claims?
4). How does the Shotscope Pro ZR perform in poor lighting conditions?
5). Does the range really extend to 1,500 yards?
6). How strong is the cart magnet?
7). How clear and legible is the LCD display?
8). Is the anti-slip rubber grip comfortable in the hand and functional?
9). What do other golfers think of the looks, feel, usability and performance?
10). Is this product a guaranteed bag-maker, or would I consider other options?
11). If I could make one change to this product, what would it be, and why?
I am really looking forward to testing the ShotScope Pro ZR for MyGolfSpy & ShotScope, and I hope that the results and data I collect will be of use to all of you. If any of you have any questions regarding me or my background, the product itself or any requests for how I test moving forward, just let me know. 👍
 
⭐ Unboxing, First Impressions & Aesthetics
[19/20]
Having received my package from ShotScope, all I can say is I am initially very impressed. I'm kind of combining two sections into one here, but my first impressions and the general aesthetics of the Pro ZR are quite closely correlated. For this reason I have marked this section out of 20.
For starters, the unexpected touch of a note from ShotScope addressed to me personally stating the importance of consumer testing and the features that the company are so passionate about was very much appreciated. This type of stuff doesn't go unnoticed. Also contained in the box I received from ShotScope was:
ShotScope Pro ZR Laser Rangefinder  Rugged & Water Resistant ShotScope Carry-Case Carry-Case Bag Clip ShotScope Cleaning Cloth CR2-3V Battery User Manual/Handbook & General Information Literature
With regards to my initial thoughts about the product, it is all so far positive.
Firstly, the Pro ZR is well built. There are no squeaky, loose or flimsy parts or materials used anywhere in its construction. In fact, the rangefinder in-hand somewhat mirrors its carry-case. It feels rugged, durable & dependable.
The colour scheme is sleek, sophisticated and professional, and there are no unnecessary or annoying features like other models I have had on rangefinders in the past. The buttons are simple and easy to use. They feel extremely durable and like they're built to last a lifetime. The Pro ZR also has a nice weight to it. Not heavy, but premium.

The sight-adjuster is also very high-quality. Its not stiff and difficult to adjust but by the same token it doesn't move unless I adjust it, reassuring me that my personal settings wont have changed every time I pull it out of the case. Having said that, it is a bit fiddly to use when the rangefinder is pushed up against your eye, but i'm not sure how much ShotScope could do about this anyway.
The Pro ZR has three buttons on the top. I have added a diagram below to explain the features of each button:

From the very limited initial test-runs I have done so far, the Pro ZR's rapid-fire technology seems to live up to its name. Distances, slope and angles are available in under a second and the vibration when the flag is detected is enough to notify the user that the target has been identified, but isn't over-bearing or too strong.
The only negative I have from my first hands-on look of the ShotScope Pro ZR is the chrome finish that encases the lens of the laser.
The material used is metal and very high quality, so no issues there. However, chrome is a notorious fingerprint magnet and this is no different. It's not a functionality issue, just an aesthetic one. I also feel like this material will not wear as well as the rest of the rangefinder over time as this area of the product will likely be more prone to scratches and will show evidence of wear and tear more quickly, but I think i'm just being picky now.
  
Overall, I think the ShotScope has passed this part of the test with flying colours. Fundamentally, the ShotScope Pro ZR is off to a very strong start. I'm very impressed and looking forward to conducting this test. Now it's time to see what it can do out on the course over the coming weeks.
 
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The Vapor Speed driver is honestly fantastic and I never see it mentioned, genuinely an incredibly underrated club.
Yes! putters are also amazing, their whole lineup was pretty outstanding. 

My underrated WITB:
💣 Driver: Nike Vapor Speed

 
🚀 Fairway Woods: Taylormade R9

 
 
💥 Irons: Callaway Razr-X Forged

 
🎯 Wedges: Ping Tour Gorge

 
🍀 Putter: Yes! C-Groove

Too many three putts, not enough money, but the occasional four putt will usually require a different putter. Do generally agree. 

You should buy a new putter every time you three-putt. If you three-putt with the new one just buy another one and so it continues.
It is always the clubs fault, not yours mate.

I'm gonna say that it's solid so far, but definitely some pros and cons. I have an 18ft Birdieball green set up along the back wall of my basement at all times, so that's a good comparison, but it also influences what I think about the AirBreak. 
Actually setting the break is awesome - really easy to just give it some pumps on a few of the bags, and it's a completely different putt. I like that way better than Birdieball's "stuff some foam strips under the green" system. It's hard to read the putt , but cool to hit something that's not straight and also kinda calculated. You can make it uphill or downhill too, which is really cool. 
The length is both a positive and negative. You max out at 6.5-7 feet, but at the same time, that's a good practice length, and it allows out to fit in smaller spaces. 
Negative: because of the airbags, it's very elevated. You need to stand on a platform to make it useful, and that platform seems fairly large (platform comes with it). Moving it is easy, but annoying (like if you want to hit 4 footers, need to move it a few feet). With Birdieball, I just stand right on it and hit anything from a tap in to a 16 footer.
Also negative: the storage footprint. if I rolled up and stored the 18ft Birdieball, it would probably take up about half the space of the ~7ft AirBreak. The reason is the multiple platforms (main one folds up, but still large; standing platform is just... there), plus the mat that lays on top. We have the space, so no big deal (although I haven't actually decided where to stash it yet...). This gives an idea of how much space it takes (the three components stacked on top of each other, not including the risers for the platform):

So, in short, seems like a great practice tool, but needs more space than you might think. 

The Vapor Speed driver is honestly fantastic and I never see it mentioned, genuinely an incredibly underrated club.
Yes! putters are also amazing, their whole lineup was pretty outstanding. 

For me it is my old TM-V-Steel 7 wood. My go to club. Has been in the bag since new some 21 years now. Will not go anywhere unless it breaks or they pull it from my cold dead fingers

Some great ones there---- MY Doc who is a golf bud still plays that exact driver and knocks the crap out of it. The yes! putter my wife putts with a Dianna I built for her. 

Completely forgot about the R9 series! The R9 Supertri TP is probably the prettiest golf club ever made in my opinion. Great list and beautiful bag!

My underrated WITB:
💣 Driver: Nike Vapor Speed

 
🚀 Fairway Woods: Taylormade R9

 
 
💥 Irons: Callaway Razr-X Forged

 
🎯 Wedges: Ping Tour Gorge

 
🍀 Putter: Yes! C-Groove

What are your initial thoughts on the PuttOut AirBreak? Been looking at getting one for sometime but haven't taken the leap yet. Looks great, enjoy! 🔥

I wrapped the shaft of my Adams 3w Black and put a ferrule with a White collar. 
It definitely wasn't because I slammed it into the ground after a bunch of terrible shots and cracked the shaft at the ferrule... I'm far too delicate of a flower for that...
I like it way better than the stock Bassara shaft that was half chrome and half Blue, it never appealed to my eye.