Shot Scope Golf Rangefinders, Launch Monitors, GPS Watches & GPS Handhelds: Full Lineup Compared
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Shot Scope makes golf rangefinders, GPS watches, GPS handhelds and a launch monitor. Four of its five GPS units report Strokes Gained in the Shot Scope app, and none of the five requires a subscription. Below, every current model is laid out by category with its tier, key specs and buy link, followed by which model fits which golfer.
The code does not apply to the Shot Scope LM1 and Shot Scope H50.
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The Shot Scope lineup
Rangefinders 6
| Model | Price | Tier | Range | Slope | Magnification | Display | Code PARANDPEG | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Scope PRO LX+ | $369.99 at Shot Scope · as of Nov 8, 2026MSRP $369.99 | 1 | 900 yards | Yes | 7x | Red/Black dual OLED optics | ✓ | $369.99 at Shot Scope→ |
| Shot Scope PRO LX | $269.99 at Shot Scope · as of Nov 8, 2026MSRP $269.99 | 2 | 900 yards | Yes | 7x | Red/Black dual OLED optics | ✓ | $269.99 at Shot Scope→ |
| Shot Scope PRO ZR | $199.99 at Shot Scope · as of Nov 8, 2026MSRP $299.99 | 2 | 1,500 yards | Yes | 6x | Red/Black dual optics LCD | ✓ | $199.99 at Shot Scope→ |
| Shot Scope PRO X | $199.99 at Shot Scope · as of Nov 8, 2026MSRP $199.99 | 3 | 800 yards | Yes | 6x | LCD | ✓ | $199.99 at Shot Scope→ |
| Shot Scope PRO L5 | $199.99 at Shot Scope · as of Nov 8, 2026MSRP $229.99 | 3 | 1,300 yards | Yes | 7x | OLED | ✓ | $199.99 at Shot Scope→ |
| Shot Scope PRO L2 | $129.99 at Shot Scope · as of Nov 8, 2026MSRP $149.99 | 4 | 700 yards | Yes | 6x | LCD | ✓ | $129.99 at Shot Scope→ |
Launch Monitors 1
| Model | Price | Tier | Tech | Indoor / outdoor | Subscription | Code PARANDPEG | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Scope LM1 | $199.99 at Shot Scope · as of Nov 8, 2026MSRP $199.99 | 4 | Doppler radar | Indoor & Outdoor | None | — | $199.99 at Shot Scope→ |
GPS Watches 3
| Model | Price | Tier | Display | Touchscreen | Shot tracking | Subscription | Battery | Code PARANDPEG | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Scope V5 | $209.99 at Shot Scope · as of Nov 8, 2026MSRP $249.99 | 2 | MIP | No | Automatic (tags) | None required | Not confirmed | ✓ | $209.99 at Shot Scope→ |
| Shot Scope X5 | $299.99 at Shot Scope · as of Nov 8, 2026MSRP $299.99 | 2 | MIP | Yes | Automatic (tags) | None required | Not confirmed | ✓ | $299.99 at Shot Scope→ |
| Shot Scope G6 | $149.99 at Shot Scope · as of Nov 13, 2026MSRP $179.99 | 3 | MIP | No | None | None required | 4 days watch mode | ✓ | $149.99 at Shot Scope→ |
GPS Handhelds 2
| Model | Price | Tier | Display | Touchscreen | Shot tracking | Subscription | Battery | Code PARANDPEG | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Scope H4 | $149.99 at Shot Scope · as of Nov 8, 2026MSRP $149.99 | 3 | MIP | No | Tap a club tag | None required | 15 hrs GPS | ✓ | $149.99 at Shot Scope→ |
| Shot Scope H50 | $169.99 at Shot Scope · as of Nov 13, 2026MSRP $199.99 | 3 | AMOLED | Yes | Manual entry | None required | 15 hrs GPS | — | $169.99 at Shot Scope→ |
Which Shot Scope model fits you
Ifyou want green contours and PlaysLike distances without a subscription: Shot Scope H50
The H50 is the only Shot Scope GPS unit with green contours and PlaysLike distances, on a 4.3-inch AMOLED touchscreen, with no subscription required.
Ifyou want shots tracked automatically from your wrist: Shot Scope V5
The V5 includes 16 club tracking tags and detects shots automatically, with Strokes Gained and no subscription required.
Ifyou want automatic tracking with a touchscreen and hole maps built from your own club data: Shot Scope X5
The X5 adds a touchscreen, a ceramic bezel and personalised hole maps to the V5's 43 mm, 50 g case, 1.2-inch MIP display and 16 included tags.
Ifyou want yardages on your wrist and nothing else: Shot Scope G6
The G6 is GPS-only with no shot tracking, the lightest Shot Scope watch at 42 g, with full hole maps for 36,000 courses.
Ifyou already own Shot Scope club tags and want a tiny clip-on unit: Shot Scope H4
The H4 weighs 30 g, records a shot when you tap a club tag to it, and lists 15 hours of GPS battery. Tags are not included.
Ifyou want slope at Shot Scope's entry level: Shot Scope PRO L2
The PRO L2 has slope with a switch, ±1 yard accuracy, a 700-yard range and a cart magnet, and sits in Shot Scope's entry-level rangefinder tier.
Ifyou want an OLED display and 7x magnification in a plain laser: Shot Scope PRO L5
The PRO L5 pairs an OLED display and 7x magnification with a 1,300-yard range and vibration on target lock.
Ifyou want GPS course maps and shot tracking in your rangefinder: Shot Scope PRO LX+
The PRO LX+ has the PRO LX's 900-yard range, 7x magnification and dual OLED display, plus GPS for 36,000 courses and shot tracking with 100+ stats.
Ifyou want a launch monitor: Shot Scope LM1
The LM1 uses Doppler radar, works indoors and outdoors, and shows its numbers on a built-in 3.5-inch color display. The Shot Scope app it uses is free.
Where Shot Scope is strong
- No subscription is required on any of the five GPS units, and the LM1 launch monitor's Shot Scope app is free.
- The X5, V5, H4 and H50 all report Strokes Gained, with 100+ stats in the Shot Scope app.
- The X5 and V5 come with 16 club tracking tags and detect shots automatically.
- Every rangefinder has slope with a switch and lists ±1 yard accuracy.
- The H50 shows green contours and PlaysLike distances with no subscription required.
- All five GPS units carry a two-year warranty.
Where it falls short
- Only the H50 shows green contours. The X5, V5, G6 and H4 show a green view without them.
- We couldn't confirm an IP rating for any of the six rangefinders; each is listed only as water-resistant.
- The PRO LX, PRO L5, PRO X and PRO L2 run on disposable batteries.
- None of the three watches tracks heart rate or offers fitness profiles.
- We couldn't confirm a water rating for the X5, V5, G6 or H4. The H50 is rated IPX7.
- The LM1 reports five metrics (ball speed, carry, total distance, club speed and smash factor) and has no simulator compatibility.
Common questions
- Do Shot Scope GPS watches need a subscription?
- No. None of Shot Scope's five GPS units (the X5, V5, G6, H4 and H50) requires a subscription, and the LM1 launch monitor's Shot Scope app is free.
- Which Shot Scope watches track shots automatically?
- The X5 and V5. Both include 16 club tracking tags and detect shots automatically. The H4 handheld records a shot when you tap a club tag to it (tags are not included), the H50 takes manual shot entry, and the G6 has no shot tracking.
- Which Shot Scope GPS shows green contours?
- Only the H50, which shows green contour maps with no subscription required. The X5, V5, G6 and H4 show a green view without contours.
- What is the difference between the Shot Scope X5 and V5?
- The X5 adds a touchscreen, a ceramic bezel and personalised hole maps that overlay your club data. Otherwise the two share a 43 mm, 50 g case, a 1.2-inch MIP display, 36,000 preloaded courses and 16 included club tags. Our head-to-head picks the V5.
- Which Shot Scope rangefinders have slope?
- All six. The PRO LX+, PRO LX, PRO ZR, PRO L5, PRO X and PRO L2 each have slope with a switch, and each lists ±1 yard accuracy.
- Which Shot Scope models does the PARANDPEG code not cover?
- The code does not apply to the Shot Scope LM1 and Shot Scope H50. It applies at Shot Scope to the Shot Scope PRO LX+, Shot Scope PRO LX, Shot Scope PRO ZR, Shot Scope PRO X, Shot Scope PRO L5, Shot Scope PRO L2, Shot Scope V5, Shot Scope X5, Shot Scope G6 and Shot Scope H4.