Shot Scope, a Scottish manufacturer of GPS-based distance-tracking and game-performance systems, has taken its rangefinder to another level by combining GPS and artificial intelligence in one device for personalized performance tracking.
The Pro LX+ rangefinder system is the first to include three devices sold as one unit, providing all of the on-course technology of rangefinding, GPS distancing and performance tracking in one system.
The rangefinder features target-lock vibration, red/black dual optics, x7 magnification, adaptive slope technology, comfort stability grip and a 900-yard range accurate within 1 yard. Additionally, it offers 36,000 pre-loaded courses with front, back and middle GPS distances and front/carry distances to every hazard.
The A.I.-driven H4 Game Tracker magnetically attaches to the rangefinder. It uses 16 radio-frequency identification plug-and-play tracking tags which are embedded with smart GPS chips and screw into the butt-end of every club to capture more than 100 game statistics during a round of golf. The performance-tracking capability works in the background and continuously scans the golfer’s swing settings, instantly syncing to identify club and location on course, with no pairing required.
Golfers can sync their device with Bluetooth and download a free app for mobile use on iOS and Android. The cumulative data and statistics help players understand their game better, to improve on-course strategy. It can even register strokes gained against handicap benchmarks. PinCollect technology records putt and pin location, capturing and analyzing approaches, short game and putting statistics.
“Our data shows that amateur golfers improve by four strokes thanks to the unique fusion of accurate distance information and automatic performance-tracking technology from Shot Scope devices,” said David Hunter, CEO of Shot Scope.
The Pro LX+, which is available in blue, gray and orange, retails for $349.99 with no subscription fee and free updates. The Pro LX rangefinder ($249.99) and H4 handheld performance tracker ($149.99) also can be sold separately.