5 Reasons to Buy the FlightScope Mevo Gen2 (Plus a Few Reasons to Think Twice)

FlightScope just pulled off one of the rarest moves I’ve seen in golf tech. They took a $2,299 prosumer launch monitor, made it better, and relaunched it for $1,299.

The Mevo+ is officially gone. But instead of replacing it with a watered-down “budget” model, or a much more expensive, extensively improved model, FlightScope sharpened its pencil and figured out how to get more competitive in an increasingly crowded market. The result is the Mevo Gen2.

They kept the same Fusion Tracking engine — same radar-plus-camera tech that powers their $15,000 X3C — then improved the design, doubled the battery life, added USB-C, and dropped the price by a grand.

And then came the curveball. FlightScope opened up the new Mevo Gen2 to the Pro Package and Face Impact Location upgrades that used to be exclusive to the Mevo+. When the Mevo Gen2 first launched, those upgrade paths weren’t available, and that disqualified the Gen2 as a legitimate option for serious users who wanted the most information. Now the Gen2 gets the full treatment.

So what you’re looking at is the Mevo+ reborn and suddenly sitting in a price tier it never used to compete in.

Is the Mevo Gen2 perfect? Hell no!

Is it the smartest buy in its price range? For a lot of golfers, absolutely.

Let’s break down five reasons why the Mevo Gen2 deserves your attention. And because I’m not here to just blow smoke, we’ll also cover why it might not be the right fit for everyone.

You’re Getting the Same Core Tech as a $15,000 Launch Monitor

This isn’t marketing fluff. The Mevo Gen2 uses FlightScope’s Fusion Tracking, which is the exact same radar and camera combination that powers their tour-truck X3C. We’re talking about 3D Doppler radar synchronized with high-speed image processing.

But with the Mevo Gen2, you’re getting it for just $1,299.

Twenty directly measured data points come standard. Ball speed, spin rate, spin axis, launch angle, apex height… on and on it goes. Everything you need to understand your ball flight. No calculations or estimates. Direct measurement.

Now, you’re definitely not getting all of the advanced data and analysis that comes with an X3C. But unless you’re playing this game for a living, you probably don’t need them. In the meantime, you’re getting shockingly close while saving more than $13K.

They Improved Everything and Charged Less for It

Like I said at the start, I haven’t seen this move many times before. Usually in golf tech, when companies make products better, they immediately charge more for them. Not this time.

The Gen2 gets:

• Six hours of battery life (compared to just 2.5 hours with the Mevo+)
• USB-C charging (instead of the outdated USB-mini on the Mevo+)
• A vertical design that looks like their top-end X3C
• The same 20 data parameters as the old flagship
• The same simulator compatibility
• The same shot tracer with video overlay feature that I think is just so cool

All for $1,000 less than the Mevo Plus.

The battery upgrade alone is nice. You won’t stress about charging between sessions.

The USB-C port is also a win, considering how many of those cables all of us already have lying around our house.

And the new form factor is more stable and professional-looking and also includes a fractionally larger radar for slightly improved tracking.

But the real story is getting these improvements while paying less. How often does that happen?

No Subscriptions!

Buy the Mevo Gen2 once. Use it forever. No monthly fees. No annual renewals.

Now, when you consider how common subscriptions are across this space, that is incredibly refreshing.

With the Gen2 everything works out of the box. Eight E6 Connect courses included for life. Twenty directly measured data points. Full third-party software compatibility. And no additional money owed.

Now, as we’ll talk about in a second, there are additional costs that are optional if you want to upgrade your Mevo Gen2. But the point is that you can have a fully functional, very strong, high-performing golf simulator without having to pay a single dollar more than you did on the day you bought it.

That is a definite differentiator when it comes to golf simulators.

The Upgrade Path Is Finally Here

When the Gen2 first launched, you couldn’t add the Pro Package or Face Impact Location. That left some users still scrambling to find what remained of the outgoing Mevo+ stock.

That’s now changed. Now, anything that you could do with the Mevo+, you can also do with the Mevo Gen2.

That means, you can add:

• Pro Package ($999): Club path, face angle, attack angle, dynamic loft, swing plane — everything you need to understand your swing, not just your ball flight.
• Face Impact Location ($499): See exactly where you’re striking the face and how it affects your numbers.

Bundle them together for $1,499.

Want to learn more about these add-on options and if they’re worth it for you? Check out our full breakdown.

Now, I get it. That’s definitely significant money on top of the base unit. But here’s the thing: A fully loaded Gen2 with both upgrades costs $2,798. That gets you the same data as units costing $5,000-plus.

And unlike a lot of the competition, these are one-time purchases. No subscriptions for advanced features. Buy once, own forever.

The Mevo Gen2 Sits in a Pricing Sweet Spot

Here’s the real golf simulator market situation.

You’ve got lots of options for under $1,000. But they all come with compromises. Calculated-rather-than-measured data, subscriptions for all the good stuff, sim software limitations, etc.

Then you’ve got the big boys. The launch monitors that cost thousands of dollars and are undisputedly awesome. But, yeah, there’s that thousands of dollars part.

Which is why the Mevo Gen2, at $1,299, is in a very interesting middle ground. You’re getting legitimate pro-level measurement, not calculations, for just a few hundred dollars more than the budget options. But you’re saving thousands compared to the premium tier.

The Technology Has Been Proven Over Years of Evolution

This isn’t some kickstarter company with their first launch monitor. FlightScope was founded in 1989, and they’ve been refining their golf technology for years.

They released their first sub-$500 consumer launch monitor, the original Mevo, in 2017.

Then came the Mevo+ in 2020, adding simulation and advanced tracking.

The X3C lives at the tour level as a $15,000 unit trusted by pros.

And now, in 2025, we’ve got the new Gen2. It’s everything they’ve learned, refined, and improved.

The Gen2 isn’t a first attempt. It's the result of a long road of research and development. And that matters when you’re dropping $1,299 on a product.

Now, the Reasons to Pause

Indoor Space Requirements

The Gen2 needs room to work properly indoors. You’re going to need a room with a minimum depth of 16 feet, preferably more. That’s not realistic for everybody.

If you’re space-constrained, a camera-based unit like the Bushnell Launch Pro Circle B Edition or the Square might work better.

The Price Jumps Quick with Upgrades

The base unit price of $1,299 is definitely a solid value.

But if you add the Pro Package and Face Impact, now you’re up to $2,798.

That’s still very competitive for what you get, but it’s a big jump from the starting price. And once you see what the Pro Package reveals about your swing, you’re going to want it. Budget accordingly.

The App Is Starting to Look Dated

I’ll be completely honest, this really isn’t a big deterrent for me. Yeah, the app and software is maybe due for some cosmetic refreshing, but the information within is so incredibly extensive and customizable, that I just don’t care.

Still, compared to some competitors with slicker interfaces, it can make the product look and feel more budget than it really is. If you’re big on design aesthetics, this might bug you.

Should You Buy the FlightScope Mevo Gen2?

At $1,299, with no subscriptions, legitimate accuracy, and real upgrade potential, the Mevo Gen2 is perfect for golfers who are serious about getting reliable, meaningful data, but who aren’t so over-the-top serious that they need to step up to the category that costs multiple thousands of dollars.

It’s the best value in launch monitors if you sit in that specific sweet spot.

That said, if you’re severely space-constrained indoors, or you just need basic distances at the range, skip it. There are other choices that are better for you.

But for all the reasons listed here, the Gen2 is going to be an outstanding choice for a lot of golfers. To now get an improved version of what used to cost $1,000 more is a win for everybody.

About PlayBetter Golf Reviewer Marc Sheforgen

Marc "Shef" Sheforgen is a golf writer whose passion for the game far exceeds his ability to play it well. Marc covers all things golf, from product reviews and equipment recommendations to event coverage and tournament analysis. When he’s not playing, watching, or writing about golf, he enjoys traveling (often golf-related), youth sports coaching, volunteering, and record collecting.