5 Reasons To Buy the FlightScope Mevo Gen2

If you’re shopping for a launch monitor around the $1,000 mark, stop what you’re doing. Because the new FlightScope Mevo Gen2 just changed the game.

This isn’t just an update to the original Mevo. In a lot of ways, it’s more like a more-affordable Mevo+.

At an introductory price of just $1,199, the Mevo Gen2 brings elite-level data tracking, no subscription fees, built-in simulation capabilities, and one of the best data-to-dollar ratios we’ve ever seen.

If you’re the type of golfer who wants reliable accuracy but maybe doesn’t need every single advanced data metric, the Gen2 is going to be extremely interesting.

And I think a lot of people who were shopping for a sub-$1,000 golf launch monitor may want to consider spending just a little bit more. The Gen2 won’t be the right fit for everybody, but it’s going to be a very nice option for many.

Let’s break down exactly why this should be on your shortlist, and maybe even at the top of it.

Let’s start with what really matters: data quality.

The Mevo Gen2 runs on the same Fusion Tracking engine as the Mevo+ and the X3C. The Mevo+ retails for $2,299 (though you can often find it for as little as $1,800). And the X3C retails for $15,000. The new Gen2, on the other hand, is debuting at just $1,199.

So you’re getting the same radar-image processing tech combo used in FlightScope’s top-shelf models. Only now you’re getting it at a considerable discount.

That means you’re getting directly measured ball flight data, not estimated. You’re getting real readings on 18 key parameters, including:

• Ball Speed

• Club Speed

• Spin Rate

• Launch Angle (vertical and horizontal)

• Apex Height

• Angle of Attack

• Smash Factor

• Carry, Total, and Roll Distances

• Lateral Landing

• Putting Metrics

And you get all of this without any subscription fees. That alone saves you $100 to $500 annually compared to most of the competition.

Now, what you’re not getting with the Gen2 is the opportunity to upgrade to all of the most advanced club data metrics and FlightScope’s Face Impact Location feature. And those tools are definitely awesome. No question. But not everybody needs them or wants to pay for them.

Here’s the bottom line. If you trust the Mevo+’s accuracy, then you can trust the Gen2’s. Because it’s the same engine. You’re just paying a lot less for it.

Alright, this is actually not exclusive to the Gen2, but the fact that FlightScope finally got this feature working in time for the Gen2’s debut is something that’s going to be exciting for a lot of people.

With just your iPhone or tablet running the FS Golf app and set up to capture video, the Mevo Gen2 overlays a shot tracer onto the video replay of your swing and tags it with customizable data — all automatically.

You take a swing. The app captures it. You get a visual replay with tracer and metrics like carry distance, ball speed, spin, or whatever you want it to show.

This is huge for self-coaching, for visual learners, and for anyone who wants to pair feel with feedback.

Want to see how your club path affects your ball flight? Want to compare swings between clubs or between sessions? This feature makes it seamless.

And again, no subscriptions.

Out of the box, the Mevo Gen2 includes a lifetime license to E6 Connect’s mobile simulator platform with eight real-world golf courses. No recurring fees. No locked content.

You also get open compatibility with top third-party sim software like:

• GSPro

• Awesome Golf

• Creative Golf

• The Stack System

• SuperSpeed Golf

This means whether you’re looking for a home simulator setup or just more engaging practice sessions, the Gen2 is ready.

This wasn’t true of the original Mevo. You had to step up to the Mevo+ to get simulator compatibility. Now you’re getting that side of the equation for a lower entry fee. And you won’t have to pay anything beyond what it costs for any third-party software licenses.

As for the E6 courses that are included, you get:

• Kiawah Ocean Course

• Torrey Pines South Course

• Kapalua Golf Club Plantation Course

• Valderrama Golf Club

• Sea Island Seaside Course

• Pelican Hill Golf Club

• Chateau Whistler Golf Club

• Latrobe Country Club

Not a bad lineup, and obviously you can add more if you want to go deeper into the E6 ecosystem or want to use your Mevo Gen2 to play sim courses via other third-party software.

FlightScope still doesn’t have its own native simulator software, but it’s nice that they don’t charge you extra to use their launch monitors with third-party providers.

This is what I really like about this product.

If you’re someone who’s super serious about data accuracy and insights, and you really want to geek out with your launch monitor, you can totally do that with the Mevo Gen2. FlightScope has proven with the Mevo+ that they can capture data with the best of them.

No, you’re not getting the advanced club data and face impact information that’s available through upgrade paths that are, for now, exclusive to the Mevo+, but you’re getting 18 really useful data points that you can trust as accurate.

So, like I said, it’s good enough for serious users, even up to coaches.

But, especially at the $1,199 introductory price, it’s not priced like a pro-level device. It sits right there in that range for people who want to reach just a little bit beyond the sub-$1,000 entry-level models. I think that makes the Gen2 very intriguing.

You’re getting:

• Six-hour battery life (more than double the Mevo+)

• USB-C charging

• Integrated kickstand with tilt/roll calibration tools

• Lightweight, compact footprint

Setup is familiar if you’ve used a Mevo or Mevo+:

• 8 feet behind the ball

• 8 feet of ball flight space for indoor use

Yes, alignment still takes a minute. But FlightScope has refined the process with tweaks and tools that make setup more forgiving and repeatable than it used to be.

Another cool thing worth mentioning is the Apple Watch integration. You can check all your numbers on your wrist after every swing. That’s a small feature, but for the right person, it might be a big one.

As of today, the Gen2 doesn’t support the Pro Package or Face Impact Location. Those are two of FlightScope’s most advanced upgrade modules, and they’re still Mevo+ exclusives.

But here’s what we know:

• The Gen2 runs on the same core hardware and software architecture as the Mevo+.

• It measures many of the same metrics, and uses the same FS Golf app.

• It was designed to replace the Mevo+ long term.

So while nothing is confirmed, there’s a strong chance those Pro-level upgrades might be coming to the Gen2 in the future, especially once it moves from the launch phase.

And even if they don’t, the Gen2 is already a complete package for a lot of golfers. There are plenty of people who don’t need the advanced data and analytics that you could get with the Mevo+. Some people just want the basics done really, really well and also want the ability to play sim golf. You get that with the Gen2.

If you’re a fitter, a teaching pro, or someone who absolutely needs club path, face angle, dynamic loft, or impact location, then sure — hold out for the Mevo+ or a more advanced model.

But for a lot of golfers, this is the sweet spot.

If you’ve been torn between entry-level options like the Rapsodo MLM2PRO, Garmin Approach R10, or Swing Caddie SC4 Pro, or you’ve been eyeballing a Mevo+ but hesitating on the price, the FlightScope Mevo Gen2 is probably the solution you didn’t know you were waiting for.

No, it’s not going to be right for everyone. The lack of an upgrade path to more data is going to be a big limiting factor for plenty of people. And for them, the Gen2 isn’t the right choice. In fact, I’m going to do another video on reasons not to buy the Mevo Gen2, though I have to admit that those reasons aren’t as obvious.

If you like the data that the Gen2 does offer, and you’re looking for elite-level tracking — plus some of the extras like the tracer-plus-video overlay, the sim-readiness, and the no subscriptions — then I think the price is right on the Gen2. You’re getting a lot of quality for $1,199.