Off Map Oscar

Thumbs off putting and lag putting drills. Took me a few of these to get used to it now I'm sinking much more than before the lab.

Couple teaser shots

I'll be comparing the ZR to these two range finders. The nikon was released in 2014 and is still a solid performing optic. It does have an angle mode but it's not the same as slope. More of a ballistic angle that is essential useless for golf. The other one is a no name brand from Amazon that I picked up just to see if my guesses were accurate on how much angle there was and how much it affected distance. It's cheap and does the job but can absolutely be better.

Ever since Toby Keith passed I've been on a 90s country kick.

Thanks everyone. I posted my intro above. I have some ideas on how to go about this review but would absolutely love to hear what others want to see!

I tried to talk myself out of it but I have the VGI01 irons so a shaft match to thr gap wedge was hard to pass up at the price

Shot Scope Pro ZR – Official MGS Forum Review by Off Map Oscar **Introduction:** Hello MGS community! My name is Oscar, and I’ve been selected to review the Shot Scope Pro ZR. A big thanks to the MGS team and Shot Scope for this opportunity. A little about myself: I’ve been reviewing and beta testing products in the automotive and off-road industries for years. Although this is my first time reviewing a golf-specific device, it’s not my first rangefinder review. Years ago, I tested and reviewed the Nikon Prostaff i3, though that review was focused on archery. I’ve been using the Nikon for years with great success for both archery and rifle-related activities. I’ll be using it as a baseline comparison for this test, alongside a budget Amazon rangefinder that works reasonably well but has some shortcomings. Hopefully, the Shot Scope Pro ZR can outperform both and prove to be a solid rangefinder. I do have some experience with the Shot Scope brand. I’ve been using their V5 watch since it was released. My first watch had a malfunction, but their customer service was excellent and quickly sent me a replacement. I’m hoping I don’t experience any issues with the Pro ZR, but based on my experience, I can confidently say that Shot Scope’s customer service is top-notch. About My Golf Game: I’ve been golfing for just over a year—1 year and 3 months, to be exact. Some friends invited me out for a round on my birthday last year, and after just 9 holes, I was hooked. I ordered my own set of clubs from Amazon (promptly returned becaue they were terrible ) and I’ve been playing regularly ever since. I started with a 40 handicap but, after practicing a lot, I managed to get it down to 27 by the end of last year. Unfortunately, the winter snow in Northern Utah forced me to take a break. When the snow melted, I put even more effort into improving my game. I even set up a golf simulator in my garage. This year, I started at a 27 handicap, and as of my last update, I’ve lowered it to a 10. I’ve played about 58 rounds this year and have been focused on data tracking to pinpoint areas where I can improve. One method I’ve used is creating a wedge card with three different swings for each wedge. Using this card, along with my Shot Scope GPS watch for front and back green distances, and a rangefinder for pin distance, I’ve seen significant improvement. My scores have dropped, and my putting has improved dramatically. The rangefinder has been a crucial part of that success, and I’m excited to see how the Pro ZR performs. I’ve been chasing even par for the past few months, and my closest round so far has been a 78 over 18 holes. I recently shot a 38 on a 9-hole round, so I’m optimistic that breaking par is within reach. I’m currently taking lessons, and although I’ve experienced a bit of a slump as I adjust my swing, I’m hopeful for continued improvement. Q&A: **How do you plan to test this product?** I plan to compare the Shot Scope Pro ZR with my other two rangefinders during the two league rounds I play each week. **What will you focus on in your review and comparisons?** I’ll be looking at several factors: lens clarity, speed of pin lock, build quality, and ease of use. Specifically, I want to see how the Pro ZR compares to my older Nikon and the budget Amazon rangefinder. **What would make this product a keeper after testing?** For me, a clear lens that works well in twilight conditions and the multi-color reticle are key. While the Nikon has excellent glass, it lacks a multi-color reticle and slope capabilities. The Amazon rangefinder struggles in low light and takes a while to lock onto the flag. If the Pro ZR can overcome these issues, it will likely become my go-to rangefinder. **Why are you excited to test this product?** I’m excited because I’ve been a fan of other Shot Scope products, and I’ve been looking for an upgrade to my Nikon that includes slope functionality. The Amazon rangefinder was fine for the price, but it’s clearly not a high-end product. **What do you already know about the product?** I’ve watched a few reviews and follow Shot Scope on Instagram, so I’ve seen their ads and promotions. **What are your expectations?** I hope the Pro ZR is a high-quality product, but if it fails to meet expectations, I won’t hesitate to point that out. As I mentioned earlier, I had an issue with one of their products before, but Shot Scope stood behind it and resolved the problem. However, if this rangefinder also has problems, that might be a bad sign. Only time will tell. Thanks for reading! I should have the Pro ZR in hand soon—the tracking number was sent yesterday. I’ll add pictures of the two comparison rangefinders and do a full unboxing when it arrives. Stay tuned! Here is the base line for comparison.

Dam Vice got me again. They are doing a free wedge with the purchase of 10 dozen. Code is FREEWEDGE. So I've got 10 dozen balls and a wedge to match my Iron Set on the way.

Amazon has grips cheap as hell. Grab one each size and do 3 different irons. Play them a few times and you'll find a favorite quick. I hit everything with a mcc+4 align better.

Glad it helped!

Collections or just your preferred marker. Let's see em! Bonus points if there is a story to go with it Here's mine to start. I need to get more so hopefully you lot add some inspiration for me. My favorite is the Mexican flag one. I played a round down in Baja and they had it in the pro shop. Only international round I've played so far. The Billy Murray buckle is neat but I frequently forget I'm wearing it. The alignment one is an Amazon gimic I tried and it works but it's not any quicker than lining up the actual ball so it fell out of use. And the other one was given to me by a friend who's sense of humor is well.... obvious So let's see yours!

You use the putter on every hole..... I don't see that in your practice routine.

Bryson

I've looked at those recently and might give it a shot next season. I've been playing in the leagues on the local base.

https://youtube.com/shorts/-nKt5Trn_FI?si=m4Qzi1IS26ww-ieP John Daly has some points ^^^^^ MY TIP coming from a 27 handicap in Jan to a 10.8 as of yesterday is in the same range as what JD said. Wedge card. You need to know exactly what a waist high, shoulder high and Full swing does with every wedge in the bag. Range the stick and the front edge of the green and use your card to know what shot is going to clear the fringe but not roll too far. Here is my card. I used a sim to get the numbers and the roll is on hard greens. I adjust for softer in my mind so these are worst case roll.