PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) vs Shot Scope LM1
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
The two $199 pocket radars of 2026 — the whole entry class in one page.
On recorded specs these two are evenly matched — the full comparison table below shows every recorded value side by side.
Verdict generated from the recorded spec differences shown in the table below — when a spec is missing for either product, it is left out rather than guessed.
Why PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor is better
- Weight: 0.38 lb lighter (0.28 vs 0.66)
Why Shot Scope LM1 is better
No measurable advantages found.
Specs Comparison
PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor $200 vs Shot Scope LM1 $200
| Specification | PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor $200 | Shot Scope LM1 $200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $200 | $200 |
| Measurement | ||
| Tracking technology | Doppler radar | Doppler radar |
| Radar type | Single Doppler | Single Doppler |
| Spin measurement | Not reported | Not reported |
| Marked balls | Not required | Not required |
| Accuracy tier | Entry-level | Entry-level |
| Data points per shot | 5 | 5 |
| Ball data | ||
| Ball speed | Measured | Measured |
| Launch angle | Not reported | Not reported |
| Launch direction | Not reported | Not reported |
| Spin rate | Not reported | Not reported |
| Spin axis | Not reported | Not reported |
| Carry distance | Calculated | Calculated |
| Total distance | Calculated | Calculated |
| Apex height | Not reported | Not reported |
| Descent angle | Not reported | Not reported |
| Offline distance | Not reported | Not reported |
| Club data | ||
| Club speed | Measured | Measured |
| Attack angle | Not reported | Not reported |
| Club path | Not reported | Not reported |
| Face angle | Not reported | Not reported |
| Face to path | Not reported | Not reported |
| Dynamic loft | Not reported | Not reported |
| Impact location | Not reported | Not reported |
| Smash factor | Calculated | Calculated |
| Club data unlock | Not available | Not available |
| Space & environment | ||
| Environment | Indoor + outdoor | Indoor + outdoor |
| Placement | Behind the ball | Behind the ball |
| Setback (ft) | 3.5 | 4.6 |
| Min ball flight (ft) | 6.5 | — |
| Lefty / righty | No repositioning | No repositioning |
| Installation | None (portable) | None (portable) |
| Sim software | ||
| Simulator capable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| GSPro support | No | No |
| E6 Connect support | No | No |
| Awesome Golf support | No | No |
| TGC 2019 support | No | No |
| FSX Play support | No | No |
| First-party software | none | none |
| Subscription | ||
| Subscription (per year) | None | None |
| Works without subscription | Fully standalone forever: no app, no account, no connectivity, no subscription exists. All five metrics on the built-in LCD; 500-shot on-device memory; multi-sport speed modes. | '100% subscription free for life' guarantee: all five metrics on the built-in 3.5-in color screen with no phone needed; free Shot Scope app (iOS/Android) adds session sync, lifetime shot history, GPS aerial maps and MyStrategy. Up to 1,920 history items stored on-device. |
| Connectivity & apps | ||
| Apps | None recorded | iOS, Android |
| Watch app | None | — |
| Built-in display | LCD readout | LCD readout |
| Screen mirroring | None | — |
| Connectivity | None recorded | Bluetooth |
| Offline mode | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Physical & power | ||
| Weight (lb) | 0.28 | 0.66 |
| Dimensions (in) | 2.2 x 4.6 x 1.9 in (55 x 116 x 48 mm, excluding protrusions) | 5.8 x 4.1 x 1.0 in (146.5 x 103.5 x 25 mm) |
| Battery life (hours) | — | 5 |
| Removable battery | ✓ Yes | — |
| Power source | — | Rechargeable battery |
| Charging port | — | USB-C |
| Alignment | Manual target line | Manual target line |
| In the box | PRGR HS-130A unit, user guide, 4x AAA batteries | LM1 launch monitor, USB-C charging cable, protective case, cleaning cloth, user manual |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty (months) | — | 24 |
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PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) vs Shot Scope LM1: FAQs
Which is newer: the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) or the Shot Scope LM1?
The Shot Scope LM1 is newer, released in 2026, versus 2021 for the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A).
Which is cheaper: the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) or the Shot Scope LM1?
Both cost the same: $200.
Does the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) or the Shot Scope LM1 need a subscription?
Neither — both the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) and the Shot Scope LM1 work fully without a subscription, per their recorded subscription models.