FlightScope Mevo (original) vs FlightScope Mevo Gen2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Why FlightScope Mevo is better
- Price: $800 cheaper ($499 vs $1,299)
- 3-year cost: $800 cheaper over three years ($499 vs $1,299)
- Weight: 0.6500000000000001 lb lighter (0.45 lb vs 1.1 lb)
Why FlightScope Mevo Gen2 is better
- Accuracy tier: Simulator-grade accuracy class (Simulator-grade vs Game-improvement)
- Measured ball data: 8 of 9 ball metrics measured (vs 5) (8 of 9 vs 5 of 9)
- Measured club data: 5 of 5 club metrics measured (vs 1) (5 of 5 vs 1 of 5)
- Club data access: Club data available (paid) (Basics included; full set paid vs Not available)
- GSPro support: GSPro: native (Native vs No)
- Sim software: 3 more sim titles supported (3 titles vs 0 titles)
Specs Comparison
FlightScope Mevo $499 vs FlightScope Mevo Gen2 $1,299
| Specification |  FlightScope Mevo $499 |  FlightScope Mevo Gen2 $1,299 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $499 | $1,299 |
| Measurement | ||
| Tracking technology | Doppler radar | Radar + camera fusion |
| Radar type | Single Doppler | Single Doppler |
| Spin measurement | Radar outdoors; marked balls indoors | Radar outdoors; marked balls indoors |
| Marked balls | Metallic stickers | RCT balls or stickers |
| Accuracy tier | Game-improvement | Simulator-grade |
| Data points per shot | 8 | 20 |
| Ball data | ||
| Ball speed | Measured | Measured |
| Launch angle | Measured | Measured |
| Launch direction | Not reported | Measured |
| Spin rate | Measured | Measured |
| Spin axis | Not reported | Measured |
| Carry distance | Measured | Measured |
| Total distance | Not reported | Calculated |
| Apex height | Measured | Measured |
| Descent angle | Not reported | Measured |
| Offline distance | Not reported | Measured |
| Club data | ||
| Club speed | Measured | Measured |
| Attack angle | Not reported | Measured |
| Club path | Not reported | Measured |
| Face angle | Not reported | Measured |
| Face to path | Not reported | Measured |
| Dynamic loft | Not reported | Measured |
| Impact location | Not reported | Measured |
| Smash factor | Calculated | Calculated |
| Club data unlock | Not available | Basics included; full set paid ($1,499) |
| Space & environment | ||
| Environment | Indoor + outdoor | Indoor + outdoor |
| Placement | Behind the ball | Behind the ball |
| Setback (ft) | 4 | 7 |
| Min ball flight (ft) | — | 8 |
| Min room depth (ft) | — | 16 |
| Lefty / righty | — | No repositioning |
| Installation | None (portable) | None (portable) |
| Sim software | ||
| Simulator capable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| GSPro support | No | Native |
| E6 Connect support | No | Native |
| Awesome Golf support | No | Native |
| TGC 2019 support | No | No |
| FSX Play support | No | No |
| First-party software | none | FlightScope FS Golf |
| Sim software | — | Creative Golf 3D |
| Included sim content | — | 8 E6 courses owned for life (iOS + PC): Kiawah Ocean, Torrey Pines South, Kapalua Plantation, Valderrama, Sea Island Seaside, Pelican Hill, Chateau Whistler, Latrobe CC. Optional 12-course E6 premium upgrade $250 one-time. GSPro, Awesome Golf and Creative Golf connect with no device-side usage fees (FlightScope 2026 comparison blog). |
| Subscription | ||
| Subscription (per year) | None | None |
| Works without subscription | All 8 parameters, app data upload to MyFlightScope, and swing video with data overlay are free - no subscription exists for the original Mevo (Breaking Eighty review + reader comments, 2026-01). | All 20 base parameters, FS Golf app (iOS/Android/Windows), firmware updates and the lifetime 8-course E6 bundle are included with the hardware - 'no subscription required' (flightscope.com). Pro Package/FIL are one-time unlocks, not subscriptions. |
| Connectivity & apps | ||
| Apps | iOS, Android | iOS, Android, Windows |
| Watch app | Apple Watch | Apple Watch |
| Built-in display | None | None |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | WiFi |
| Offline mode | — | ✓ Yes |
| Physical & power | ||
| Weight (lb) | 0.45 | 1.1 |
| Dimensions (in) | 3.55 x 2.76 x 1.18 in | 6.9 x 1.2 x 5.6 in |
| Battery life (hours) | — | 6 |
| Power source | Rechargeable battery | Rechargeable battery |
| Charging port | — | USB-C |
| In the box | Mevo launch monitor, USB charging cable, carrying case, 50 metallic stickers | power supply, USB-C cable, carry case, quickstart guide, 100 aluminum stickers |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty (months) | — | 12 |
FlightScope Mevo (original) availability
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Tracked price$1,299 at PlayBetter
90-day low / high$1,299 – $1,299
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These two track the ball differently: the FlightScope Mevo (original) is a Doppler-radar unit, while the FlightScope Mevo Gen2 is radar-camera fusion, per their recorded specs. What that difference means for spin, space, and indoor use is covered in our guide to radar vs camera launch monitors .