Equipment

Shot Scope launches $200 LM1 launch monitor

Published

3 months ago

Mar 26, 2026

The Shot Scope LM1 launch monitor generated significant buzz after its debut at the 2026 PGA Show, largely due to its combination of affordability ($199!) and performance. Designed as a simple, standalone device, it requires no phone or app during use and can be ready within seconds.

As WRXers well know, launch monitors have traditionally been expensive and complex, often limiting their use to coaches, fitters, or highly committed players. Shot Scope’s LM1 takes a different approach, focusing on simplicity and portability while still delivering useful performance data at an attractive price.

Priced at $199.99, the LM1 sits at the entry level of the launch monitor market. This makes it a viable option for everyday golfers who want basic performance insights without investing in higher-end systems. Also notable: all features are included in the purchase, with no subscription fees or locked data.

Its interface is straightforward, allowing golfers to quickly start sessions and view key data immediately after each swing. The compact design and minimal space requirements make it practical for a wide range of practice environments, though users do need to manually select clubs if they plan to track detailed data in the companion app.

In terms of performance, the LM1 delivers impressive accuracy for its price point, especially when compared to far more expensive launch monitors. Paired with the Shot Scope app, users can review and analyze their sessions to better understand their distances and tendencies, ultimately supporting smarter decisions on the course.

Our Resident Club Junkie, Brian Knudson, had the chance to try out the LM1:

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More on the Shot Scope LM1

The device is compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry in a golf bag. It comes with a protective case and is rated IPX3, meaning it can handle light rain and typical outdoor conditions. It’s suitable for use at the driving range, on-course practice areas, and indoor setups, and can also complement a larger simulator system if needed.

The LM1 is built to minimize setup time. It powers on and is ready to use in around 25 seconds, with no calibration required. Club selection is handled directly on the device using side buttons, and there is no need to connect to a phone or tablet during practice. Shot data is stored on the unit and can be uploaded later to the Shot Scope app via Bluetooth. The LM1 uses USB-C charging and provides up to five hours of battery life per charge.

The company notes in its press release that the device can be used with both standard golf clubs and speed training aids. For players working to increase swing speed, it offers a simple way to measure progress with immediate clubhead-speed feedback.

Whether used indoors or outdoors, the LM1 tracks the same set of metrics. Practice sessions are categorized within the Shot Scope app after upload, but the data collection itself remains consistent regardless of location.

With all of this said, it’s important to note what the LM1 doesn’t offer. Rather than offering a wide range of advanced metrics, the LM1 provides five core data points: ball speed, clubhead speed, smash factor, carry distance, and total distance. It doesn’t connect to a simulator, and it doesn’t provide enough data for an instructor to use it as a replacement for, say, a Trackman.

Equipment

Slab city on the Korn Ferry Tour — Lead Tape Report

Published

17 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Andrew Von Lossow

This week, we have our Tour Photographer, Greg Moore, on the ground at the OccuNet Classic at Tascosa Golf Club in Amarillo, Texas, for the 14th event of the 2026 Korn Ferry Tour season. With that, we see some great things in the Lead Tape Report as we roll into Amarillo.

Joel Thelen

Monday Qualifier, Joel Thelen is in the field this week. He has played on the Korn Ferry Tour for a full season in 2023, and he is back in action this week. A couple of clubs caught my eye this week in his bag.

First off: His trusted Titleist 816 H2 hybrid. This club came out in October of 2015, and it still remains strong in the bag. Also, take a look at this Odyssey White Hot OG 7, putting a capital S in the 7S model. This custom neck has some impressive lean for an arm-lock-style putter. The bottom of the putter is covered in tape for optimal weighting.

Mitchell Meissner

Taking a look at Mitchell Meissner’s bag this week, we have some great lead tape coverage. Top to bottom working from fairway metals, irons, and wedges. We can see on the short irons and wedges that there is tape at the base of the grip, adding a little counterbalance. Along with that, some tape on the short irons and wedges as well. Moving to his putter, he rolls the Odyssey 7 Bird putter. Meissner putts left-handed and strikes the ball right-handed.

Whats in the Bag

Bud Cauley WITB 2026 (June)

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17 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Will Schube

Bud Cauley had >14 clubs in his bag when photographed prior to the Memorial Tournament.

Driver: Titleist GTS2 (8 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X

3-wood: Titleist GTS3 (15 degrees, B1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei 1K Pro Red 70 TX

7-wood: Titleist GTS3 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei 1K Pro Red 80 TX

Irons: Titleist U505 (3), Titleist 620 MB (4-9)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 8 X, True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM11 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F), WedgeWorks (60-K*)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putters: Scotty Cameron Tour Prototype, Scotty Cameron GOLO 6.3 Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

See more in-hand photos of Bud Cauley’s clubs here.

Equipment

Name every set of irons you’ve owned – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

17 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user has offered up a prompt for the true sickos, inviting fellow forum members to share every set of irons they’ve ever owned. As to be expected, this is a lengthy forum topic.

@Lamosteve began:

Can you name every set of irons you’ve owned? Here’s mine

Spalding Dots
Spalding Eclipse
Ram Lazer FX
Lynx Parallax
Mizuno EZ Comp
Ben Hogans
Cleveland CG Red
Taylor Made R9s
PING i20
PING iE1
Taylor Made M6

Our members in the forum have been offering up their own collections. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

macedan: “Started with a hand-me-down Golden Bear set from my brother when I was in high school, never really played more than once a year or got into the game until about summer of 2017. First purchased a set of Cleveland CG4’s (I actually really miss this set sometimes, soft & not terribly large for a GI iron), moved into Nike Vapor Fly’s by the end of the year. Those lasted until spring of 18 when I decided I wanted new, so I traded them in for TM Rbladez. Honestly, although I liked the Rbladez, poor decision on my part, I think this was really about the only time so far that after a week or two I was kicking myself for not staying with what I had. Rbladez stayed with me until late last summer when I switched to P790’s and (knock on wood) I am hoping this will be my longest lasting set.”
JimmyC59: “MacGregor Jack Nicklaus Triple Crown. Palmer The Standard. Still play these.”
jgrzask: “Tommy Armour 845u
Mizuno MP-32
Mizuno MP-33 (2 sets)
Bridgestone J33cb – still own
Srixon i-302 (2 sets) – still own
Tourstage X-Blades – still own
Mizuno Hot Metal – still own
Nike Forged Blades – still own
Titleist 714 AP1 – still own
Cobra Forged SS – still own”

Entire Thread: “Name every set of irons you’ve owned.”