Sean Ogle Names FlightScope Mevo Gen2 the #1 Best Outdoor Launch Monitor
Independent golf reviewer Sean Ogle, founder of Breaking Eighty, has named the FlightScope Mevo Gen2 his top overall outdoor launch monitor in his ranking of the “9 Best Outdoor Launch Monitors.” After extensive testing of leading consumer devices under $5,000, Ogle placed the Mevo Gen2 at #1, ahead of models from Bushnell/Foresight, Full Swing, Rapsodo, Garmin, Uneekor, Voice Caddie, and PRGR.
“We are talking about which units are going to be the most accurate, the most convenient, and the most enjoyable to use when you are outside on a range,” said Ogle.
His final decision centered on a defining factor:
“My pick today for the best overall outdoor launch monitor when you are taking everything into account is this: This is the FlightScope Mevo Gen2,” Ogle said while displaying the unit. “And the main reason why this continues to be at the top of my list really comes down to value. This thing provides so much for so much less money than what other companies are providing.”
A Professional Platform at a Consumer Price
The Mevo+ Gen2 starts at $1,299 with no annual subscription fees. For those seeking more advanced performance insights and data, the fully loaded version – including the Pro Package and Face Impact Location – retails for $2,274, providing comprehensive data without any recurring costs.
Ogle delivered one of the strongest endorsements in the entire review when summarizing the Mevo Gen2 fully loaded:
“For that price, you're getting no subscription. You're getting more metrics than any other launch monitor provides. You're getting professional-level accuracy. You're getting software that allows you to customize your data in just about any way you want. It is a truly fantastic value.”
Additionally, the Mevo Gen2 utilizes FlightScope’s patented Fusion Tracking Technology, which is a unique combination of radar and camera, to directly measure data with exceptional accuracy. Ogle pointed to this as a major differentiator.
“It uses a combination of Doppler radar and the built-in camera to give you even more accurate results,” he said. “When you're using this, it really feels like you're using a professional launch monitor solution.”
No Mandatory Subscription. More Measured Data.
Out of the box, the Mevo Gen2 provides 20 essential data parameters and includes ownership of an 8-course simulation bundle on E6 Connect – a level of included value that stands out in the category.
It also has two optional software add-ons – Pro Package and Face Impact Location – which are one-time purchases that unlock additional data for your unit.
Pro Package provides 11 additional data parameters focused on club data, including the full D-Plane data set (club path, face to path, face to target, low point, swing planes), while Face Impact Location shows the precise location of impact for every shot you hit with every club from Lob Wedge up to Driver, with close-up, heat mapping and shot grouping views.
Ogle highlighted FlightScope’s flexible model as a significant advantage.
“Instead of doing a subscription, if you want more data, they basically have an à la carte package.”
With the Pro Package activated, Ogle made a standout claim:
“Once you have that, I think the Mevo Gen2 directly measures more metrics than any other launch monitor I can think of under $5,000.”
He also praised Face Impact Location as a useful tool to improve your game:
“It allows you to see exactly where on the face of your club you hit the ball – and to be honest, it works really well,” he said. “If you're someone that's been struggling to hit the center of the face with your driver, that impact detection package is super, super useful.”
Outdoor Performance and Accuracy
Because his testing emphasized real-world outdoor range use, accuracy was critical to Ogle’s ranking.
“From an accuracy standpoint, it is fantastic for the price point,” said Ogle. “Most of my use has been outdoors on the range so far. And I can say that out there, especially for the price, the numbers have been very reliable and very good across the board.”
He reinforced this point by saying that when set up properly, “this thing is as accurate as anything I've tested”.
For Ogle, this consistency outdoors was a decisive factor in awarding Mevo Gen2 the top position.
Software Capability That “Can Just Do So Much”
Ogle tested the Mevo Gen2 using FlightScope’s free FS Golf App, available on iOS, Android, and Windows PC. The platform delivers instant performance data through a variety of practice modes – including full swing, chipping, putting and listener mode – along with integrated video, challenges, performance data margins, and the FlightScope AR Tracer (iOS). All sessions can be reviewed at any time for ongoing performance analysis.
While noting that graphics are not the newest in the category, Ogle made it clear that functionality and performance tools matter more.
“I still love using it for how customizable it is, how easy it is to get a whole bunch of different views – this software can just do so much.”
He was particularly impressed with the FS MuliCam feature:
“You can set up… up to three or four cameras all around you, and it will take all of those different camera feeds – so you can see your shot from literally any direction you could want to see, and it actually works really well.”
Practical Considerations
Ogle noted minor trade-offs, including the absence of a built-in screen, but pointed to the unit’s Apple Watch compatibility as a practical solution:
“It does have Apple Watch compatibility, which really does help with convenience. So, if you don't want to set up your phone or set up an iPad on a stand, you can pair it with your phone, pair it with your watch, and then you can get all that data directly on your watch, which is honestly essentially just as convenient as having that built-in screen.”
He also mentioned that alignment and setup deserve attention for optimal results.
The Launch Monitors Ranked Below Mevo Gen2
To earn the #1 position, the Mevo Gen2 finished ahead of:
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FlightScope Mevo Gen2
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Bushnell Launch Pro “Circle B” (Foresight GC3 platform)
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Full Swing KIT
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Rapsodo MLM2PRO
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Voice Caddie SC4 Pro
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Garmin R50
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Uneekor EYE MINI
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Garmin Approach R10
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PRGR Launch Monitor
These included radar and optical systems, subscription and non-subscription models, and devices spanning entry-level to premium pricing.
Independent Verdict: #1 for Outdoor Practice
Ogle’s review focused specifically on real-world outdoor performance, not just indoor simulator use. Across accuracy, data depth, usability, and overall value, his assessment was decisive – the FlightScope Mevo Gen2 stands as his top choice for golfers serious about improving outdoors.
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