What Shot Tracking System Do You Use?

[GolfSpy_APH]

Are you a Shot Scope, Arccos, Garmin or another user? Or do you go by hand or do you just not use any of that?

Let us know!

[mizunoman2017]

I've used Golfshot for around 10 years so have plenty of data on there. What I lack is club performance data - I used the first release of Shot Scope but returned it as the accuracy of ball location was weak. I left the message that I was sure as GPS performance performance improved so would their product - it would be interesting to see if I was correct.

[Knight017]

Currently have a garmin s70 and collect some good data ,this may take it to the next level. 

[Richard Fahrney]

Apple Watch and I use 3 different GPS apps. 

[gross18]

Shotscope V3 it has its foibles, reviews for V5 seem so much better.

[Cam Rogers]

Across but would like to see potential alternatives 

 

[Dbaker]

Currently use my iPhone and the Tag Heuer app. Like it’s graphic representation of the course. Makes it easier to get distance to hazards which is difficult with my Precision Pro rangefinder.   Would really like to try the V5. Would love to couple with club tags to really refine my distance numbers on the course. 

[tony@CIC]

Been a Shotscope user since 2021 and an informal brand ambassador for their products. Prior to 2021 I used ARRCOS, however, between the post round edits, the annual subscription cost and the customer service I abandoned ARRCOS. The V3, in my book was bulletproof - virtually no edits, one time cost, and superior customer service made the transition a no brainer. Yes the X5 had programming issues, and some of us considered ourselves a beta group, but today it is a robust tracking device, and their customer service continues to get high marks from me. 

Get the V5 is all you want is course info, on the other hand if you're committed to improvement, spend the extra dollars for the X5. 

[PJVicary]

Currently using a combination of an older Garmin S10 and Mevo Flightscope to collect data. The S10 has been reliable but I think it’s time for an upgrade. 

[Dropping2]

I'm a Shotscope user. I've used the H4 GPS tracker for about a year now and it's been eye opening. It showed me my game in raw numbers and where I need to improve.

I always thought my short game and putting was ok. The data showed they're my worst areas and it's actually my tee game that's my best. That's the opposite of how I would have described my game based on my own perspective. 

One feature I love about the tracking is the Performance Average. The system will take into account your quality shots as well as all the bad and give the yardage for a good strike. That's great because averaging in tops and shanks shows real world results, but lowers the number to an unrealistic number if you were to make solid contact. 

[atm7819]

I've been a Shotscope user for several years. I love the V3 for its simplicity and ease of use. I've experimented with the H4, but I have a hard time remembering to make sure each club is registered by the sensor before I swing.

[MIGregB]

I've been a Shot Scope user since the V1. I've had the V2, V3, H4 and now the X5. Each one has gotten better, but I agree with @tony@CIC that it felt like the X5 was beta tested on us early users. The X5, while still not flawless, is now pretty darn good. I'd still like much better battery life, though, so it could also be worn as a watch without daily charging. Or alternately, a more convenient method such as wireless charging.

I tried Arccos in the past, well after it should have been stable, but had a lot of trouble with missed shots. And, of course, there's that annual fee for its use in any form.

I also have tried the SwingU app. It seemed to work very well, but it took more user input during the round than I like. It also has an annual fee for any of the advanced level tracking info, but not for handicap calculation (at lease the last time I checked) which is the reason I still have it. I don't have the need for an official USGA HC. Also, it's a PITA to register legitimate rounds since no one in my golfing group partakes either, and the club I generally play doesn't make it any more convenient to post rounds. I simply use HC as one way to track progress. According to SwingU, the only thing missing in their calculation is the newly added weather factor so it's pretty accurate.

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[sled51]

Currently use Tag Heuer golf watch which I am less than happy with. Watch is very slow to change yardages. Unless you wait for yardage at your ball yardage will be too high. Very annoying. 

[Hacker60521]

Over the years I’ve tried Arrcos, Garmin with the CT10s, and ShotScopeX5. I tried each one for at least a season so that I could take the time to learn the system and not just discard it because I was comparing it to other ones. Ultimately for me the X5 seems to do most of what I want.
 

Most of my observations echo others. Arrcos — didn’t like having to put my phone in my front pocket, the sensors were a bit bulky, and I really don’t like the subscription fee. Garmin — great GPS watches of course, but the CT10 integration and software was really lacking to me. Shotscope — the X5 definitely has its issues and I recently locked it up during a round because I would manage to press the power button by accident. But I like the sensors and the software isn’t bad. I’m learning to finish things on my computer rather than my phone. 

[philmiller]

I would love to have this new device. I have only used a range finder and have gone through a few of those over the years. Seeing the course layout would be awesome as well as tracking shots and analysis of the round could only enhance anyone’s round.

Good luck to all!

[TJH4653]

Currently I use Arccos and have multiple years of data for multiple sets of clubs.  I also use GolfLogix and a Leupold range finder.

[Colo-Mich SPS]

I used to use My taylormade+ on my Apple watch.  Ihave been searching for a replacement app. Something more automatic, the Taylormade app requires you to use your watch to tell it your club and location. Shot scope looks like it would be simpler.

[Ordinary_yogurt]

I use GolfShot with my Apple Watch. It’s convenient for data collection but lacks swing data. I did just recently upgrade to pro which is supposed to provide swing analysis so we shall see how that goes.


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[mattjamd]

I use Shotscope with the V3 watch (used the V2 before that). Data has been really helpful in identifying my weaknesses (shirt game and putting).

V3 watch has been solid & reliable performer.  I’ve been tempted to upgrade the watch but see many people reporting having trouble with the X5, so haven’t upgraded. Curious to see if V5 is as reliable as my V3.

[DJ Matt]

Shot Scope V3 for the past two seasons. Would love to try the newest version. I have definitely become a better golfer with this information.

[johnSX]

I have a skytrak simulator at home and us a leopold rangefinder on the course. It would be very interesting to compare a shot tracker on my wrist with what I use now to compare the benefits.

 

[TMG_Golf]

Used the Shotscope v3 for the past couple seasons and it’s performed great. Just upgraded to the V5 and haven’t used it much yet but like the V3 it’s proven to be reliable in the few rounds I used it for so far. Loving the hole overview feature and the score tally right on the watch after each hole. 
 

[BigPee]

I used to use a GARMIN vivoactive a few years back but didnt think it was up to much and I ended up just leaving it in a drawer. I'd like to think the technology has moved on, accuracy improved, less signal loss, better battery life etc. 

I am also sceptical as I dont like watching opponents and playing partners spending a lot of their time on the course messing around with gadgets. So im wondering if interactionsn with devices are more intuitive now also. 

[SteveKay72]

I have used SkyCaddie in the past but generally prefer using apps such as 18 Birdies or Golf Game Book for the extra features for scoring and easier to use maps.

[Pots]

I used a Bushnell watch in the past, but have more recently been using a laser without a shot tracker platform.  Old school I suppose.  Very curious about what's changed and improved, not only with the watch tech over the past 6-7 years but also with the associated platform.  I keep stats on my scorecard and enter them into a homemade spreadsheet - maybe time to upgrade to platform!

[BIGDAS]

I use a Garmin watch during golf along with their sensors. I can not remember the last time I played naked, (on my wrist I mean GRIN). It has been instrumental in my ability to KNOW my club distances.

[BigDogCanada]

I’ve been using a Garmin watch for the past couple of years but recently decided to get an Apple Watch along with Golfshot Pro. Would be interested in trying the Shot Scope V5 to see how it compares to what I’ve used in the past.

[Leemz]

I use a Garmin GPS (G6) for yardages along with The Grint for stats tracking. I'm not thrilled with the Garmin as it too often takes a long time to connect to the satellite and will sometimes lose the satellite mid-round for a while, which is very annoying. I've been wanting to try something like ShotScope or Arccos for a long time. I'd love to take the ShotScope V5 for a spin. I like The Grint for stat tracking but it's really only giving me the basics (fairways, greens, putts, penalties, etc.). I really would like specifics of why I'm missing greens and other more detailed info that something like ShotScope could provide. I play 4 times per week on average. I'm 66, play to a 3 handicap, from the white tees.

[bama no 1]

Hello everyone! 

I am replying to be a prospective tester for Shotscope V5 system. 

I currently use a Bushnell range finder as my primary distance measuring device. To augment range finding, I use a golf cart GPS system whenever they are available. Last but not least, I also use on course range markers and my good old calibrated mark 1 eyeballs to achieve remarkable triangulation calibration of pin distance.

 

As a tester of the Shotscope V5, my intent would be to range this system against the aforementioned systems for accuracy.  I will also keep an accurate log of each outing utilizing an excel spreadsheet. 

Of course I plan on commenting on the normal particulars of ease of use, shortcomings if any and any other test parameters I can think of during the course of testing.

Good Luck to all those selected for this test.

[Mauchan]

I've been a Garmin guy for a long time.  I have the R10 Approach, s12 watch, I use one of there range finders, I also use the depth sounders, sonar, and radar on the boat!  Hard to deny that they have been in the business of telling you where you are, or what is coming for a long time, and have been doing it well.  I trust the products, but as far as the simulator, I'd be open to trying something new..