The Shot Scope V5 GPS Golf watch is the fourth generation model, replacing the V3 as the new launched for 2024. What’s new in the V5?

Upgraded vs the Shot Scope V3 to offer more data analysis of your game to help improve your weak points, the V5 is more than just watch offering distances on the course.

Don’t get us wrong it does that very effectively has more than 36,000 courses pre-loaded, but it in the new full holes maps that are the key improvement made to take information offered to the next level.

And the use of the latest tracking tags means you get more data than ever before post-round too to help analyse your game with what went right and were it perhaps didn’t.

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Shot Scope V5 GPS Golf Watch Features & Design

On basic looks, the V5 is very similar to the previous version the V3. But the 2024 model has been designed to make game improvement more accessible than ever before.

As the latest iteration in the V series, the V5 offers an array of new features alongside the beloved ease-of-use that has characterized the series.

Among the standout features are the full hole maps providing an overview of upcoming test, dynamic GPS distances to the front, middle and back of greens and detailed information on hazards, layups and doglegs.

The V5 features a new and improved vivid full-color daylight-readable screen that can be customized to suit the requirements you have from golf watch.

The touchscreen is easy to use with the design of the V5 watch streamlined for an easier navigation through the features than the V3 and four buttons around the face also providing access to elements.

The V5 features more than 36,000 pre-loaded course, includes a digital scorecard, a built-in step counter, and 16 second-generation tracking tags that record every shot, offering a comprehensive view of your game.

Attached to the top of your clubs, the tags map your performance on each hole, provide longest and average distances per club, statistics on greens and fairways found and putts per round.

The tags then work with the MyStrategy feature to offer suggested club choice for the distance to the hole, although this must be turned off in competition play.

The watch comes with a robust dust-resistant strap with a metal buckle ensures comfort and durability on and off the course.

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The V5 improves on the already impressive V3 golf watch, packing an impressive array of features into a user-friendly design.

The new release now has detailed full hole maps which add to the information the watch already delivers for greens, doglegs, layups and much more.

The tracking is the key to get post-round analysis on your game, including Strokes Gained and Handicap Benchmarking, to fine-tune your game based on your performances on the course.

FAQs

How much does the Shot Scope V5 GPS Smart Watch cost?

The V5 watch is currently available to buy at around $250 / £199.

How long does the battery last in a Shot Scope V5 golf watch?

There is up to 10 hours of battery life in the watch in GPS mode.

How many courses are available on the Shot Scope V5 watch?

There are more than 36,000 courses pre-loaded onto the smart watch.

What Shot Scope says about the V5 golf watch:

“An update to our best-selling V3, the new V5 GPS watch features the latest advancements in golf technology, whilst maintaining the easy-to-use functionality that our users have come to expect.

“V5 comes with full hole maps, F/M/B distances, automatic shot tracking for every shot you hit on the course, multiple watch faces and 36,000 golf courses plus much more.

“Every hazard and dogleg is carefully mapped to allow you to make better decisions both on the tee and as you navigate your way towards the green.

“Full hole maps removes any uncertainty you may have about the hole you are playing allowing you, the golfer, to make informed decisions and club selections with confidence.

“As with all our products, the V5 GPS watch gives golfers access to the Shot Scope mobile app and web dashboard where they can access performance data, full course aerial maps and MyStrategy.

“Access over 100 game statistics including Strokes Gained and Handicap Benchmarking with no subscription fees on the Shot Scope mobile app.”