The BEST Golf Watch Of 2024? Shot Scope V5 First Look

[@GolfGuyReviews]

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[@93aceboydean]

Would love to see a review of the golf features on the Garmin venu sq/sq2

[@GolfGuyReviews]

I reviewed the Garmin Venu 3 if that helps? The Garmin Venu 3 is BETTER and CHEAPER than the Garmin Approach S70 - Here’s Why kzbin.info/www/bejne/foWrnqiErsR1b5Y

[@FF04RDF]

Great review, very thorough!

[@GolfGuyReviews]

Thanks Fordy 👍

[@annemitchell5701]

Be interested in your opinion of how well the v2 tags perform. I sent the V3 watch back for a refund because of the number of missed shots. The club was detected but the tracking of the shots were very hit and miss.

[@GolfGuyReviews]

Tracking of the shots was very hit and miss - hopefully pun intended :) I used the V5 for 18 holes at the weekend in it's first test. The only shots it missed, were when I took multiple swings after duffing a few. Generally I try to remember to wave the tag past the watch when I grab the club from my bag, but on the few occasions I forgot, it had still picked up the club tag...so hopefully the 2nd generation of the tags is performing better... If I can find them I'll try to do a side by side comparison of the 1st gen tags with he V3 compared to the 2nd gen tags with the V5

[@DannyKelliher]

I was so looking forward to the X5 and I was so disappointed with it once it arrived. I got it on pre-sale and it came with a nice discount but that wasn't worth it as it never really worked for me on the course. Between the battery and screen problems I ended up having to get a replacement sent out by Shotscope. I still have the X5 at home but I rarely use now. I loved all the data that it gave me and insights into my game but the X5 was just a nightmare to deal with on the course and even after all the firmware update and the replacement I received, I had little to no confidence in it.

[@GolfGuyReviews]

You weren’t the only one, I was massively disappointed with the X5 too, surprised others didn’t highlight the shortcomings more like I did 🤷 I’ve used this nee V5 for 18 holes so far…I have a few thoughts which people might want to consider, but no far, so good with the changes made 👍 of course, full review to come soon though once I’ve tested it a bit more

[@davehurley26]

v3 and a rangefinder works fantastic all the info I need from both 😊😊😊😊

[@GolfGuyReviews]

Great to hear Dave! 👍

[@simonhuss9619]

I have to agree with that, Im a v3 user and carry laser for uphill-downhill targets and to intermediate targets, I've had offers for both new watches sent to me from shotscope, but I haven't changed, I don't see the point, why change something that's not broken

[@RajKumar-zm4ll]

Will wait for the course update. Would of preferred a ceramic bezel to prevent scratches.

[@GolfGuyReviews]

Will see how the plastic bezel holds up and will let you know 👍

[@geoffpeirce406]

When does your review on course come out? Just bought a V5 and looking forward to using it on the course tomorrow

[@GolfGuyReviews]

Not for a few weeks yet I’m afraid, but I’ve used it 3 or 4 times…in summary, I’m a fan 👍 massive improvement over the X5 👍

[@deanbrayshaw5862]

what put me off of the X5 was the reports of its inability to work in the rain. Hopefully resolved with the V5. Would have have liked USBc to USBc charging as well. Looks a good upgrade from the V3

[@GolfGuyReviews]

Yeah the screen on the X5 was disappointing. USB c would have been nice but I guess a lot still use usb a adapters. I agree, visually, a nice upgrade to the V3 👍👍

[@INCHO222]

I bought the V5 and was impressed with it. Solid and reliable yardage and good post round club data. Would like the step data to flow into apple health so that i dont have to manually add golf steps - it would then become my everydayvwatch.

[@MikeEverden-lz8pj]

Just bought a V5 and found it great on course not used it enough to look into my statistics, had a garment this is much better

[@GolfGuyReviews]

Love to hear that, I'm editing my review as I type.....I've been impressed with the watch for sure!

[@IIISWILIII]

Which Garmin did you have? I have the s62 and I'm wondering if this is better. Garmin's stat tracking leaves a lot to be desired

[@BobbyBurdette]

for lefties does the watch need to be worn on the right hand?

[@GolfGuyReviews]

I don’t think so, I does ask what handed you are when you set it up

[@GOLFADDICT65]

love my Garmin s70 this watch looks pretty good too cheers from Canada

[@GolfGuyReviews]

Garmin S70 is awesome, but this more than half the price 👍

[@GOLFADDICT65]

@@GolfGuyReviews good point lol

[@midhc5072]

I see that Shotscope recognises that X5 owners who traded up from their V3 aren’t impressed and the X5 will receive a firmware upgrade soon to give it colour and full green views. 👍🏻

[@DanielWaun]

Why are the wrist straps on the wrong ends? Can that be reversed?

[@GolfGuyReviews]

Not it can’t be reversed back to normal. I believe the club tag sensor is located in the strap.

[@mattpreston9995]

Does it count a practice swing as shot when on the course ??

[@GolfGuyReviews]

Generally no, but it will if you hit a provisional or if you’re playing a couple of balls to practice

[@bloggs730]

It looks very annoying that the screen goes off literally in a couple of seconds. I guess you can not adjust it, and that is also how they save the battery life?

[@GolfGuyReviews]

No you can’t adjust it, so I agree with you, I think it’s been done to get as much life out the battery as possible. But to confirm, when using the watch in golf mode, the screen does stay on. I’ve used it a few times now, and confirm that the battery lasts comfortably for the full 18 holes, but wouldn’t last long enough to get 2 rounds…at least 2 rounds that last 4 hours with a couple of hours use as a normal watch before and after

[@bloggs730]

@@GolfGuyReviews thank you

[@bentottle917]

Bushnell Ion Elite for me. No touch screen would do my head in.

[@GolfGuyReviews]

A very good option at the £200 price point...although it doesn't have any of the detailed tracking data

[@bentottle917]

@GolfGuyReviews agreed but that's why I bought it. Appreciate this one does however 👍

[@pmas27]

V2 was the original not V3

[@GolfGuyReviews]

Thanks, I did think about referencing the V2, but decided to just reference the v3 saying that was the watch that really put them on the map 👍

[@wasteland1212]

Straight away, screen dimming too quickly which may save battery, but NO NO for me.

[@GolfGuyReviews]

To be fair, I hadn’t used it on the course at that point. Can confirm it doesn’t dim when in golf mode 👍

[@Paulg13456]

Bought mine for 179.00

[@larusso213]

What code you use?

[@RajSingh-id3uj]

charging mechanism is flaky. released too early.

[@GolfGuyReviews]

Mine is a little too tight if anything, but I’m not worried it’s going to fall out. It’s the same charger they used for the X5

[@ChadKhalifa]

I bought an X5 and absolutely hate it. I watched all the wrong reviews.

[@GolfGuyReviews]

I’ll always tell it like it is, even when brands send me stuff for free to try 👍

[@midhc5072]

The X5 has been a huge disappointment. I’m on my third X5 due to problems with the previous two from no power, not charging and blank screen to switching itself off from game mode. The current one is now also switching itself off from play mode after a couple of holes. Wish I’d kept my V3 instead of upgrading under the offer. The V5 release just feels like a kick in the teeth.

[@GolfGuyReviews]

Did you have to send your V3 back to get the X5 upgrade deal then? Yeah that doesn’t sound like a fun experience, sorry to hear that Perry.

[@midhc5072]

@@GolfGuyReviews no. I had two V3s, mine and one for my junior daughter. We both got the upgrade deal so I sold both the Vs. My daughters (grey strap) has been fine. Mine (midnight blue straps) have been pains in the 4rse. The early upgrade discount is a big carrot, but I wish I’d held on for later when the reviews came out highlighting the problems. To me, Shotscope should recall the X5 and give a massive discount to owners for the V5 at half the current early price.

[@stevenc9207]

So you prefer to NOT have a touch screen.....You PREFER to have a plastic bezel, not ceramic? Staring to think you just PREFER getting new products to test, and will say anything to keep getting them

[@GolfGuyReviews]

Thanks for watching Steven. If you’ve seen my review of the X5 with the ceramic bezel and touch screen you’ll know I was critical of that watch, being one of the only reviewers to call out my several disappointments with it. I take it you didn’t get to the end of the video where I also said I’d prefer to spend the extra money and use a Garmin S70 or Venu 3 due to its smart watch features.