Mevo Gen2 specs
| Brand | FlightScope |
|---|---|
| Type | Radar + camera |
| Placement | Behind the ball: 7–9 ft behind the ball (FlightScope's setup guide says 8 ft) with at least 8 ft of ball flight indoors |
| Room depth | 15 ft minimum, 17 ft comfortable. FlightScope FAQ: 7–9 ft sensor to tee and at least 8 ft of ball flight indoors, so 15–17 ft (Breaking Eighty uses 16 ft). |
| Use | Indoor & outdoor |
| Spin | Measured by 3D Doppler radar with image processing ('Fusion Tracking') |
| Club data | Path, no face angle: Club speed and angle of attack included; club path, face angle and 9 more need the Pro Package (one-time) |
| Putting | Yes |
| Balls / stickers | Aluminum dots (100 included) or Titleist RCT balls for accurate indoor spin, per FlightScope's FAQ |
| Display | None (phone, tablet or PC app); built-in camera for alignment and video |
| Battery | Up to 6 hours (maker rating) |
| Weight | 1.1 lb |
| Free to use | FS Golf app with no subscription, plus a lifetime 8-course E6 Connect bundle |
| Course play | 8 E6 Connect courses included. No subscription. More: E6 12-course bundle $250 one-time, Awesome Golf $159.99/yr, or GSPro $250/yr |
| Third-party software | GSPro, E6 Connect, Awesome Golf. GSPro (PC), E6 Connect (iOS/PC) and Awesome Golf work with no FlightScope plan; you pay only for the third-party license. |
| Works on | FS Golf on iOS, Android and Windows; own Wi-Fi network |
| Warranty | 12 months (SHIELD extension $150) |
| 3-year cost | About $1,149: hardware plus three years of the cheapest course plan |
| Price tier | $$ Mid-range ($1,000–$2,500). See Amazon for today's price. |
- Launched August 4, 2025 at $1,199; FlightScope later listed $1,299 and showed $1,149 on Black Friday sale. Amazon showed $1,149 (sold by Certified Brands) on Nov 12, 2026.
- FlightScope's pages give both 18 and 20 data parameters; the Pro Package adds 11 more, including club path, face angle, swing plane and low point.
- FlightScope's launch release says standard, range or RCT balls give accurate indoor spin, while its FAQ asks for aluminum dots or RCT balls. We follow the FAQ.
- FlightScope claims its numbers are within 1% of a GCQuad and Trackman 4 in independent tests by Carl's Place and GolfBusters (maker claim).
- Mevo+ remains on sale from FlightScope as final sell-off stock; the Gen2 replaces it with a 6-hour battery (vs 3 hours) and USB-C.
Bundles and versions
Each option is a separate Amazon listing. Prices are what we saw on November 12, 2026, not live.
| Option | What's different | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mevo Gen2 | Our pick: base unit | Check price |
| Mevo Gen2 Signature Series Power Bundle | Adds a case and power accessories | Check price |
| Mevo Gen2 + Face Impact Software | Adds face impact location | Check price |
| Mevo Gen2 + Pro Package | Adds club path, face angle and 9 more parameters | Check price |
| Mevo Gen2 Ultimate Bundle | Pro Package and Face Impact together | Check price |
Specs come from the maker's manuals, FAQs and spec pages and from independent reviews; they can change with firmware and new bundles. Confirm what's in the box on the Amazon page before buying.
FlightScope Mevo Gen2 video review
Video by GolfBusters on YouTube. Independent creator content, shown as a reference. It is not part of our scoring.
The FlightScope Mevo Gen2 is a radar launch monitor with image processing that sits behind the ball and talks to your phone, tablet or PC over its own Wi-Fi network. It costs about $1,149 on Amazon (Nov 12, 2026; prices change), sold by Certified Brands. It’s the launch monitor we’d build most home simulators around, because it measures spin, reads putts, works with GSPro, E6 and Awesome Golf, and needs no subscription.
Who it’s for, and who should skip it
The Mevo Gen2 suits most home simulator builders who have about 16 ft of depth. It’s light (1.1 lb), runs on a 6-hour battery and works outdoors, so it also earns its keep at the range.
Skip it if your room is short. As a radar, it needs space behind the ball. In a shorter room, a side-of-ball unit like the SkyTrak+ or Bushnell Launch Pro i fits better. Skip it, too, if you want face angle and path for no extra cost: those are a paid add-on here, while the SkyTrak+ includes them. And on a strict budget, the Garmin Approach R10 gets you started for about $500.
Key capabilities
FlightScope calls its tracking “Fusion Tracking”: 3D Doppler radar combined with image processing, with spin measured rather than calculated. A built-in camera helps with alignment and records video. The battery is rated at 6 hours, double the Mevo+‘s 3, and it charges over USB-C.
Out of the box you get club speed and angle of attack along with ball data. FlightScope’s pages give both 18 and 20 data parameters. The one-time Pro Package adds 11 more, including club path, face angle, swing plane and low point, and Face Impact software adds strike location. FlightScope claims its numbers are within 1% of a GCQuad and Trackman 4 in independent tests by Carl’s Place and GolfBusters; that’s a maker claim.
Room and setup
FlightScope’s FAQ puts the sensor 7–9 ft behind the tee, and its setup guide says 8 ft. You also need at least 8 ft of ball flight indoors. That adds up to 15–17 ft of depth, and Breaking Eighty uses 16 ft. Plugged In Golf noted one recurring annoyance: you re-pair by QR code every time you power it on.
For indoor spin, FlightScope’s FAQ asks for aluminum dots (100 are in the box) or Titleist RCT balls. Its launch release says standard, range or RCT balls all work; we follow the FAQ. Test your room in the room size checker.
Software and subscription costs
This is the Mevo Gen2’s biggest advantage. The FS Golf app has no subscription, putting is included, and you get a lifetime 8-course E6 Connect bundle. For more courses:
- E6 12-course bundle: $250 one-time.
- Awesome Golf: $159.99 a year, $14.99 a month, or $349.99 lifetime (Black Friday offer to Dec 3, 2026: $119.99 first year, $299.99 lifetime).
- GSPro: $250 a year, Windows only.
None of those needs a FlightScope plan. Optional one-time upgrades are the Pro Package ($599 on sale, against a $1,000 compare price) and Face Impact ($299 on sale). Because nothing renews unless you choose it, the three-year cost can stay at $1,149, about the same as an MLM2PRO plus three years of Rapsodo Core. Our subscription cost guide has the full comparison.
Accuracy
Breaking Eighty scored it 9.4 and called it “the most professional feeling launch monitor in the $1k price range”. About 7 in 10 of its indoor shots landed within 1–2 yards and 200 rpm of a Trackman. The outliers were real, though: some drives off by 5–7 yards and spin misses up to about 3,000 rpm. GOLF.com called it a clear upgrade over the Mevo+, with carry “spot on” once the ball type was set to range ball. Plugged In Golf rated it strong for simulator builders.
What you’ll need beyond the box
- Dots or RCT balls. 100 aluminum dots are included. A 12-pack of Titleist Pro V1 RCT balls is about $74.99.
- Enclosure. The GoSports enclosure is about $999.99 in 10 × 8 ft; the ZivPlay is about $379.99.
- Mat. With putting included, a larger turf mat like the GoSports Pro Sim 10 × 5 ft, about $349.99, makes sense.
- Projector. The Optoma GT2300HDR laser short thrower is about $1,099, or the lamp-based Optoma GT1080HDR about $799. Our projector guide compares them.
- PC or tablet. E6 Connect and Awesome Golf run on iOS; GSPro needs Windows with at least a GTX/RTX 3060 and 16 GB of RAM for 1080p.
A GoSports enclosure, Pro Sim turf and GT2300HDR build is about $3,600 in hardware. Adjust it in the setup cost builder.
FlightScope’s warranty is 12 months, with a SHIELD extension for $150. On Amazon, the Mevo Gen2 is also sold in a Signature Series Power Bundle (about $1,149), with Face Impact (about $1,448), with the Pro Package (about $1,748), and as an Ultimate Bundle with both (about $1,999).
Bottom line
The Mevo Gen2 measures spin, putts, works with every major third-party simulator and has no subscription, which is why it’s our default recommendation for a home build. The trade-offs are physical: about 16 ft of depth, dots or RCT balls indoors, and path and face data as a paid add-on. Weighing it against a premium all-in-one? Read Mevo Gen2 vs Garmin R50. Check today’s price on Amazon.
Build a simulator around the Mevo Gen2
A launch monitor is one part of a home simulator. These are the parts we'd pair with it, all sold on Amazon. Check sizes against your room before you buy.
- BallsTitleist Pro V1 RCT golf balls, 12-packRecommended for this monitor
RCT balls have a radar-readable layer: FlightScope accepts them instead of metallic dots, and Full Swing recommends them for indoor spin with the KIT. Not for Rapsodo, which needs its own RPT balls for measured spin.
- EnclosureGoSports Golf Simulator Enclosure, frame + HD impact screen, 10 × 8 ftUniversal fit
A complete frame, impact screen and netting from a big-name net maker, sold and shipped by Amazon with 186 ratings. Also offered in 12 × 9 and 14 × 8 ft. Price shown is the 10 × 8 ft option; larger sizes cost more.
- Impact screenDurbles triple-layer golf simulator impact screen, 8.2 × 8.2 ftUniversal fit
A triple-layer replacement or DIY screen with grommets and bungee cords; the sound-damping middle layer is the point. Several sizes on one listing; measure your frame first.
- NetThe Net Return Home/Pro Series golf net, 8 × 7.5 ft, auto ball returnUniversal fit
The premium practice net: aluminum frame, S-shaped return that sends the ball back, and 4.8 stars from 348 ratings. A net, not a projector screen. The maker quotes 8.5 ft of hitting distance and a 9 ft ceiling.
- Hitting matSIGPRO Softy golf mat, 4 × 7 ft, 2.5 in foam coreUniversal fit
A joint-friendly premium mat with a replaceable hitting strip and real-tee support; the 4 × 7 ft size gives a full stance. 2.5 in thick: raise side-of-ball units (SkyTrak, Bushnell, Uneekor, Garmin R50) to mat height.
- Hitting matSIGPRO Softy golf mat, 4 × 10 ft (dual stance)Universal fit
The 10 ft version has stance zones on both sides, for households with left- and right-handed golfers. Side-of-ball monitors still need moving to the other side for lefties.
- ProjectorOptoma GT1080HDR short-throw 1080p projector, 3,800 lumensUniversal fit
The long-running budget sim projector: 695 ratings, low input lag and a 100-inch image from just over 3 ft.
- ProjectorBenQ TH671ST short-throw 1080p projector, 3,000 lumensUniversal fit
A zoom-lens short thrower (0.69–0.83) that gives more freedom in where you mount it; 4.7 stars from 682 ratings.
Checked November 2026. Price the whole build in the setup cost builder or browse every part in build your sim.
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