The ifrothgolf review
Shot Scope's flagship GPS watch with automatic shot tracking via grip tags, turning every round into strokes gained data with no subscription.
What's great
Golf Monthly called the V5 possibly the best value distance device on the market, and after living with one I get it. The GPS is accurate, the colour mapping is clear, and the automatic tracking just works once the tags are in, no tapping the watch after every shot. The stats platform is the real product, with strokes gained, club distances based on actual shots and trends over time, and it is all free forever, which embarrasses subscription-based rivals. Battery comfortably does two rounds, and the app and dashboard are genuinely well designed.
Worth knowing
It is a chunky, sporty-looking watch, so do not expect Garmin elegance or smartwatch features for everyday wear. Putts need a little care to record accurately and you will occasionally edit a round afterwards. The tags add a few grams to each grip, which most people never notice but tinkerers might.
The verdict
Nothing else gives you this much insight per pound. The free-for-life software makes it the smart buy.
