There is an increasing number of launch monitor-type devices being offered to the recreational golfer, but at the top levels of golf there are only three names: Trackman, Foresight, and FlightScope. While how much is flightscope x3 there’s no doubt that Trackman’s association with the PGA Tour and it’s enormous price tag have created the impression that it’s the creme de la creme, FlightScope offers a number of products with the same technology at much more reasonable prices.
Ease of Use & Setup
As someone who has used FlightScope on and off for the last six years, I can attest to the fact that they have significantly improved the ease of use of their launch monitors. That said, they still require a substantial commitment of time if you want to use them effectively.
First, the unit must be charged (or plugged in). The charge lasts a long time, but it also takes a long time. If you want to use your FlightScope on Tuesday, you better remember to plug it in on Monday.
When you get it to the range, you need to set it up approximately ten feet behind the ball and connect it to your tablet, smartphone, or computer. The newest VX app, which I used for this review, works very well and is much improved, but still isn’t idiot-proof. First time users need to be prepared for a fair bit of trial and error.
Finally, if you want precise data, you need to calibrate the unit. If you don’t, the data isn’t reliable which makes the whole thing a bit useless. Calibration doesn’t take more than a couple minutes, but it is an added hassle.
Effectiveness
I’m going to keep this pretty short: I’ve spent hours on Trackman, hours on Foresight, and hours on different levels of FlightScopes. They all produce consistent, accurate data.
FlightScope has made huge strides in the last few years with their user interface. Their VX app, while not perfect, is very good and very customizable to the individual user. Something as simple as being able to highlight the five most important data points is a big win for ease of use and effectiveness.
FlightScope is also the runaway winner at integrating other technologies. I had the opportunity to test FlightScope with FocusBand and was amazed at how well their worked together. I’ve also seen FlightScope paired with BodiTrak and was similarly impressed.
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