HONEST REVIEW of the Square Golf Launch Monitor (In Depth!)

[@PikeyScott]

I’ve had one for a month and love it. As for marked balls: I’ve found Taylormade TP5x with the soccer ball pattern does a fantastic job with picking up spin. I’ve hit the Square marked balls and the Taylormade one after the other, and they both register approx the same spin numbers.

[@mckenziemichae]

Thats awesome, someone else online said they didnt work so thanks for confirming

[@rajantailor3380]

How would a sharpie to mark dots similar to the supplied balls work?

[@PikeyScott]

@ I tried that with some Vice balls. It works just as well as the Square balls. But sharpie ink will get transferred to your projector screen and make it really ugly, really quick. I only tested sharpie because I hit into a net so it doesn’t matter for me.

[@kenmecone8010]

My Square Golf LM delivers tomorrow, and I have a Callaway chrome soft with alternating red and black dots on it. Might need to give it a try.

[@MrMartwy]

@@PikeyScott I guess you could order balls of your preference with dots as "personalization" from companies that make it with UV plotters... UV paint will not get transferred to the screen. Normally they print logos on golfballs and so on. The downside is that it can be a bit pricy, but SQ wants 70 euro for a dozen, and usually you pay 50 euro for pro v1, and 30 for personalization. And you practice with the balls you want.

[@davidvesseur]

Very excited about this. Am currently building a setup in my garage and I'm so glad this came on the market when it did. It's my number one choice at this stage.

[@hcpgolf]

As a budget option or entry level launch monitor it’s great ⛳️

[@theaveragegamer6710]

i have one and lm in love with it lol 5 mins and lm gaming, no miss reads and putting is a dream.

[@michaelnewburn-e5j]

I bought one and it does everything and does it well.

[@CrazyHammer9]

For Bluetooth connection issues, throw a USB extension cable onto the PC, then run the cable it out closer to the LM and plug in the Bluetooth adapter.

[@theaveragegamer6710]

ive had a og skytrak and mevo plus sold both and now have a square LM and it shits on both for price data and gspro now integrated. its epic value

[@hcpgolf]

For the money, it seems like a potential game changer

[@BigBear44GSPro]

Debating selling the og skytrak for this. I am interested in club data to try and fix the slice and don't have space for mevo.

[@hcpgolf]

@@BigBear44GSPro I’m not sure how accurate club data is yet (to the degree) so can’t for definite say it’s worth it

[@hendrix923]

try to keep this short but Ive had one for a few weeks and I like it alot, needed a camera unit for space reasons and use it almost every night. Is it perfect-no, I know my irons are a little off with it but it picks up shot shapes really well. Rarely misses wedge/chips and picks up driver/wood/hybrid distance close enough and you can putt. Its worth every penny to me, I didnt want to drop 5K to keep my swing going over the winter in my garage. takes 30sec to be playing a round of sim golf (ipad to hdmi to LCD flat screen) and the courses on it are pretty good. Really hope balls are available again for it (which was my biggest concern) and they continue to grow program compatibility. for the money, ease of use, what it can do I think its really hard to beat.

[@saythavisone3686]

Finally! I have been waiting for you to do this review! Thank you!

[@hcpgolf]

I hope it was worth waiting for 😆⛳️

[@diyard3001]

Great review. I just ordered my Square LM tonight. So excited.

[@hcpgolf]

Thanks mate, enjoy 🙌🏼⛳️

[@champagnek2789]

Great work Mitch… loving your content 👊

[@hcpgolf]

Thank you mate I appreciate that 🙌🏼⛳️

[@ciaranconnor4466]

Very in-depth review. Thanks.

[@hcpgolf]

Thanks for watching 🙌🏼⛳️

[@tag_76]

Excellent review. I really do like this channel. Keep up the great work!

[@hcpgolf]

Thanks mate, I appreciate that 🙌🏼⛳️

[@Nick-kq2sw]

A very interesting launch monitor. Hard to decision between this and the MLM2Pro. Seems like the MLM2Pro might be more accurate and allows for outdoor use, but the Square allows for putting and placing the LM next to the ball, so great for small spaces. The surprising thing to me is the fact that SquareGolf LM does NOT provide swing speed.

[@hcpgolf]

I'm not 100% sure about both screens - I will be testing Square Golf LM with GSpro soon though so I will make a video about it asap 👍🏼⛳️

[@Bearleaux]

For bluetooth, if you're using the the on board Bluetooth it could be trying to get through several things and getting interference. You could get a Bluetooth dongle and either get a USB extension or plug it in to a forward USB port if you have one, that way it's outside the case and not bouncing off anything or catching as much interference within the case.

[@hcpgolf]

Thanks for the advice appreciate it 👍🏼⛳️

[@ndmagic99]

Would love to see u try and review the included swing stick

[@michaelbusst3451]

I am 100 percent buying this the end of the month

[@hcpgolf]

Enjoy 👍🏼⛳️

[@wernerheenop]

Excellent review. Will it work with Almost Golf balls or foam balls if I were to mark the balls with dots?

[@hcpgolf]

Thanks mate. I haven't tried it with almost golf balls or foam balls so I'm not sure I'm sorry. If anyone reading this comment knows the answer, please reply below 👍🏼

[@michaelnewburn-e5j]

@@wernerheenop yes it works and reads LW through 9 iron fairly accurately. Loses yardage as you go up towards driver

[@Jmo1290]

Thanks. Whats the minimum space you recommended from ball to screen with this launch monitor? Thanks

[@hcpgolf]

Just whatever you need to swing a club comfortably! This launch monitor only needs a couple of inches to read the ball flight 👍🏼

[@anthonytipton9364]

Thanks for the great review and comparison between the Square Golf LM and the MLM2PRO LM. Quick question - you used the Square golf patterned balls with the comparison and both LMs seemed to pick them up well; do you think the Square Golf LM will work well with the Rapsodo pattern golf balls? They are easier to get in the States and we can now get Titleist ProV1 and soon ProV1x balls that I play on course... Best regards.

[@Jmo1290]

Thx for the review. Question...it looks like you're placing ball down to the right of the unit. Is that where it has to be? Can it be forward of the unit so it would less likely of a bad shank hitting it?

[@hcpgolf]

Unfortunately not, the hitting area is to the side and slightly back of the unit

[@Jmo1290]

@@hcpgolf got it, thanks

[@petedavisphotography2205]

How do Fat or Thin shots show/react ??? Also does it show angle of attack so I would know a fat shot ??

[@willunderhill8783]

Now this works on GS Pro are you going to swap from Skytrak to this? I was looking at going OG Skytrak but fully sold on this now, just love the speed that shots are ready and the fact there’s club data.

[@hcpgolf]

I haven’t tested it out on GSPro yet, but looking forward to doing so! 😃

[@mr.celebre6533]

Without being able to use my own ball to get accurate data I would choose OG Skytrak over this any day. Price now of OG Skytrak is very similar now.

[@jacoblenthall1391]

If playing with righties and lefties, is it easy to just move it to other side? Or does that throw off the calibration ?

[@hcpgolf]

It’s simple to move. Might throw off the alignment a little but if you mark a spot for both sides and align to that it should be straight forward

[@ElVerdeVida]

Hope someone test soon the TP5 pix balls

[@hcpgolf]

I'll see what I can do

[@leewilkinson708]

I’m torn, had my mind set on the uneekor eye mini light (just havnt figured out how to pay for it yet 😂) and now the square golf launch monitor working with GSPRO could be a game changer. Price aside is there much difference between the two you’ve tested ?

[@hcpgolf]

I’d probably say the data on the Uneekor Eye Mini Lite is more reliable and trustworthy

[@michaelbusst3451]

Can u protect it with say a perpex box incase of accidents with out interference

[@hcpgolf]

A guy has made a Perspex box and is sending me one to try soon 👍🏼

[@bowl816]

Question is, how do you think this compares with the Skytrak +? It looks like this might be better than a Skytrak for putting and chipping.

[@hcpgolf]

Tough one. I tend to trust SkyTrak data a little more as I haven't used the Square for as long as I've used ST. But on initial tests it is looking impressive

[@Steve-qn8gn]

Thank you for THIS HONEST REVIEW!!! I’ve been watching so many DISHONEST REVIEWS that I couldn’t tell how bad the unit was.

[@hcpgolf]

Haha, I hope this isn't sarcastic...?!

[@MLesp]

@@hcpgolf I haven't heard anyone saying anything wrong about any launch monitor, seems like everyone loves every launch monitor in the market. Quick question if you use the range does that cost a credit?

[@hcpgolf]

@ no doesn’t cost any credits to use the range, putting practice or closest to the pin. Only courses

[@tonyreagan4553]

Where’s the links to purchase the Square golf LM?

[@hcpgolf]

In the description 👍🏼

[@rickliners6123]

MLM 2 Pro has some competition at that price point. Especially having club data available. Wow. I have to pay 700 USD to get club data on my MEVO+. Seems like this is the era of golf simulators. Different mfr's competing and prices are dropping very quickly. This is bringing high accuracy golf simulation to the masses

[@hcpgolf]

Yes the last few years have seen a lot of progression ⛳️

[@fb_777]

Thanks for the review. Why is this device only for indoor use? Have you tried it outside?

[@bowl816]

Square says the camera’s can be damaged if used outdoors.

[@fb_777]

@ Thanks, but I do not want to use it in the pouring rain…

[@hcpgolf]

Apparently sunlight can damage the technology inside the unit

[@fb_777]

@@hcpgolf really, is it made from vampires 🧛‍♂️ … 🤣🤣🤣 Ok, if used in a shady area ?

[@hcpgolf]

Maybe 🧛‍♂️ I do wonder if it would be fine in a shaded area - I’m sure it would be. SkyTrak used to say avoid direct sunlight and I used mine outdoors for months

[@BigDds300]

Not liking the fact that the accuracy drops when using regular golf balls. I wonder if marking them up would help with accuracy. How is it with missed shots? I have the OG SkyTrak and get a few missed shots every now and then, usually on well struck shots, where the LM just doesn't pick up anything. How does the Square compete with SykTrak?

[@grey_fox7]

Does it use up the credits if your playing GSPro? Edit to note that GSPro is now officially integrated

[@hcpgolf]

No! 😃

[@bradmurphy9376]

@@hcpgolf Holy smokes, that's amazing! WOW... Category KILLER!

[@boredymcboredface8624]

Credits apply on their software as well as GSpro ?

[@hcpgolf]

I don’t think their credits get used on GSPro!

[@michaelbusst3451]

Hi buddy u said it connects to a PC or can it be a lap top

[@hcpgolf]

Laptop is fine 👍🏼

[@mhpchan]

I bought an OG Skytrak earlier this year. Should I consider the Square Golf as an upgrade? Or would you suggest holding onto the Skytrak for now?

[@gl0ry]

Skytrak is old hardware. When I used one they had a lot of misreads and issues with higher wedge shots. I would absolutely consider this as an upgrade. That being said, there's better and more accurate launch monitors, but for this price, it is very difficult to find much fault in it especially if it's fairly accurate. Biggest flaw is probably the need for specific golf balls.

[@hcpgolf]

I trust my original SkyTrak and still love it. It’s a tough call tbh!

[@mhpchan]

@@gl0ry I don’t have many issues with misreads. My main temptation for the square golf is the club data and credits-based course play. I hit around 100 balls every other day and it’s nice to be able to use cheaper ones Iike Costco Kirkland balls. Hence why I’m still on the fence for this.

[@gl0ry]

@@mhpchan I understand and prefer using balls that I use on the course. I also like being able to choose the balls I use to get the granular details of how each ball responds to my swing profile. That being said, if you've never experienced other launch monitors, skytrak is fine, but once you step up to newer technology it's difficult to go back. In my opinion the eye mini (non lite version) and foresight gc3 (or Bushnell launch pro) are the best in the portable launch monitor category. I have a bias for those two companies because I trust their data. That being said. Square seems to be killing it in the budget category. I can't see anything beating this.

[@gl0ry]

@@mhpchan oh, also I've read that if you sharpie dots on balls they work on square, but obviously sharpies can rub off and transfer to your impact screen. If you're hitting into a net it might not matter. You could possibly use vinyl black circles to simulate those dots as well, but it's more work

[@bassmasta9117]

I bought one and have been having trouble with the distances being short. 9 iron and up are about 40-50 yards short (and no it's not the "indoor swing" because I absolutely rip at it trying to get my normal yardages). It says my P wedge, 7 iron and 6 iron all go 110 yards lol

[@theaveragegamer6710]

select in settings the distance ball square will update the distances in a update

[@armsr01m]

Only 110 yards for 6 iron? with square shots? It's weird. Something wrong. Not setting problem.

[@Ant-kd4mc]

Can you use it outside. From a mat into a net? Also the original skytrak is now £900ish which would you buy? Can the original skytrak work outside on a mat into a net?

[@hcpgolf]

You can’t use this launch monitor outside (I haven’t tried it) but I Square Golf say the sunlight can damage the technology. As for which one to go for, I trust the SkyTrak a lot. I’d need to use the Square for quite a while longer yet to be sure. Wedges concern me a little with the Square

[@Ant-kd4mc]

Thanks. Do you know if the skytrak work outside ok? I don’t have room in doors but a good mat and net outside I can do.

[@hcpgolf]

@ SkyTrak worked fine for me outdoors before I had an indoor setup, even in the sunlight

[@JC-pb4db]

Placement so far in front is a no-go for my family. With kids,that would get broken in no time (even if putting in a wooden box). 4 person limit is also too limiting unfortunately.

[@hcpgolf]

Yes I'd be cautious if you had kids using the sim

[@Kramsuitnop]

no clubhead speed measurement?

[@hcpgolf]

Nope 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@LeftyMurph]

@@hcpgolf I'll bet it comes in an update, I mean the golf boy iPhone app that uses your phone camera has it so surely this can do it.

[@FirstLast-f8z]

Yes there is, but you need to use stickers that come with the LM abd place on the shaft…seems to work well based on another review

[@hcpgolf]

@@FirstLast-f8z even this doesn’t give club speed though I don’t think 🤔

[@FirstLast-f8z]

@@hcpgolf apparently you should have gotten like 100+ gray colored band type stickers to put on the shaft of your club it specifies that it needs to be like 17 or 20 cm from the clubhead and you can use that in the club data setting to get clubhead speed. I just watched another review on this LM yesterday and honestly the Data seemed pretty robust to me for the price point. It just doesn’t seem to have clubhead speed while doing driving range, etc. it’s a separate club data setting.

[@michaelbusst3451]

If u shade it from the sun can u use it outside ?

[@hcpgolf]

I’m not sure! I imagine you probably could but I haven’t tried it yet

[@michaelbusst3451]

@@hcpgolf I'm actually exprementing building a simulator on the side of my summer house atm so ur videos are great for me.

[@hcpgolf]

@michaelbusst3451 thank you mate I’m glad I’ve been able to help!

[@Steve-qn8gn]

With respect to the launch time, this is a nice trick they use where they send the ball in a rough direction and then modify once the calculations can be done. You will notice this on chips, the ball will always go in a different direction after the first bounce.

[@hcpgolf]

I haven't noticed the ball changing direction on chips after the first bounce... 🤷🏻‍♂️ I'll keep an eye out for it

[@leehrat9591]

Does this have to be connected to wifi in order to work?

[@hcpgolf]

Not that I'm aware of. I haven't actually tested it offline - I will give it a go and find out! I feel like you just need bluetooth and you're good to go

[@leehrat9591]

@@hcpgolf thanks!

[@mattsaunders1033]

Dose square golf have it's own WiFi so you can take anywhere

[@hcpgolf]

Unfortunately not, just Bluetooth

[@christopherlafreniere7141]

Anyone 3D print a half shell with the dot pattern to just sharpie dots on any ball?

[@haroldjackson6848]

Can a left-handed golfer use this launch monitor?

[@lanidrac]

Yes

[@hcpgolf]

Yes

[@jadenpark5667]

I bought this Launch Monitor a few weeks ago and one of the issues I’ve had is you can’t change the server location. I live in a higher elevation and I’m not able to change to that. Also, the sim stick should not be swung at full force. I was swinging it in my house and the weight inside the stick flew out and into my wall. Another issue I have is I’m LH and when I have buddies over to use the driving range I have to exit out of the driving range to switch which hand it reads. Bluetooth connection to other devices besides your phone is difficult. Overall a good sim and I understand the software is still being updated with changes to these issues. But figured I’d give my 2 cents.

[@CBECH22]

How does this work if you were to play a round with a lefty? My dad is lefty and if I was to try and play a round with him, does it allow you to move the LM back and forth or how does that work?

[@TheBhoy907]

Should I return my MLM2PRO and get this? I have a few days left on my 30 day return to decide.

[@hcpgolf]

That’s your decision mate, the MLM2 is great but if you don’t fancy paying a subscription the Square might be the way forward ⛳️

[@FirstLast-f8z]

I would and I’m considering getting the regular mlm for an outdoor setup no sim

[@mr.celebre6533]

why was the club data in green?? Surely this is not measured data but instead calculated data based on the ball characteristics. More info is needed for this as that was potentially very very wrong information.

[@CrazyHammer9]

I don't like the credit system, bit of a scam if you play a lot of rounds and with friends. Just purchase GSpro for $250 and then there is no cost from what I understand.

[@hcpgolf]

GSPro is your best bet 👍🏼⛳️

[@mattsaunders1033]

Like Mevo +

[@theaveragegamer6710]

had one sold it and very happy with my square LM

[@FirstLast-f8z]

@@theaveragegamer6710 yea I was considering a mevo but at this price and quality it’s way better and putts and chips seem great…this is a complete no brainer compared to mevo+ imo. Especially if you only plan to use it inside anyway. At2500+ for club data on mevo it’s criminal to see this LM do exactly the same if not read certain things better

[@richardjacobs7632]

These things are still too expensive! Phone app sims are coming.

[@hcpgolf]

Are they? and will they be accurate?

[@FirstLast-f8z]

@@hcpgolfthey will def not be used as sims on just a phone, that’s way to much for a phone, and will heat up if it even can run a legit sim program…I think he’s insane personally

[@FirstLast-f8z]

700 for a quality LM is def not expensive, I’m not sure how much u think things cost but ain’t no way your getting tech like this for under 500, so it’s minimal difference rn

[@Bd-ox4mi]

Major flaw is using there balls ..major 💩

[@AussiePeter]

Watching at 2x speed needed. You talk like you are talking to 2yr olds

[@Northstar-o2h]

This thing is really low quality, in terms of build quality. There are already people having to take the thing apart and re-solder connectors. Keep away.

[@hcpgolf]

I believe this is in a small minority of units and the company are issuing exchanges and refunds for those affected 👍🏼

[@FirstLast-f8z]

Where are you seeing this ???

[@pcascio]

IMO, it's not very good and provides little data. Had the Square Golf LM for about a week and sent it back. Both the Garmin and Rapsodo are much better for the money. Fighting with the company for my refund. Buyer beware!

[@FirstLast-f8z]

Really ? What “little” data are you talking about ? The data seems pretty great in the reviews I saw. The rapsodo is not giving you face data and doesn’t offer spin etc without subscription so I’m not sure why you’d think it’s better ? Check other reviews on this unit