GOLFBUDDY Shot Mate Launch Monitor

The GOLFBUDDY Shot Mate Launch Monitor is the ideal training device for golfers who want to analyse their shot data easily, quickly and reliably. The compact golf radar gives You important performance values in real time, such as club speed, ball speed, smash factor and estimated carry or total distance. This allows You to improve Your golf training in a targeted way and track Your progress directly during the practice session.

Thanks to modern radar technology, the Shot Mate accurately measures relevant swing and ball data. The easy-to-read backlit LCD display shows the values clearly and neatly. No apps, subscriptions or complicated setup are required: simply switch it on, place it behind the ball and start.

The Practice Swing Mode is especially practical. In this mode, the GOLFBUDDY Shot Mate measures club speed without You having to hit a ball. This makes it ideal for speed training, warm-up exercises, tempo work, practice swings and training with speed sticks.

In Golf Mode, the launch monitor measures club speed and ball speed at impact. Smash factor and estimated shot distance are then displayed. The distance can be shown either as carry or total distance, so You can evaluate the values according to Your training goal.

With Club Selection, You select the respective club before measuring. This allows the device to calculate the estimated carry or total distance based on club-specific data. With the History Review function, You can recall previous measurements and follow Your development during the practice session.

The GOLFBUDDY Shot Mate is lightweight, compact and ready to use quickly thanks to the integrated kickstand. It also features a 1/4-inch tripod thread on the bottom, a USB-C charging port, a rechargeable lithium battery and automatic power-off after 10 minutes of inactivity.

Key features:

• 4 key metrics: club speed, ball speed, smash factor and carry/total distance
• Precise 24GHz K-band radar technology for real-time practice data
• Practice Swing Mode for swing speed without ball contact
• Golf Mode for measuring club data, ball data and distance
• Switchable distance display between Carry and Total
• Club Selection for club-specific distance calculation
• History Log with up to 250 stored measurements
• Compact, lightweight design with integrated kickstand
• Easy-to-read LCD display with backlight
• USB-C charging port and rechargeable lithium battery
• No app, no subscription, no complicated setup required

Technical specifications:

• Speed range: 20 mph – 200 mph
• Radar field of view: horizontal 30° / vertical 60°
• Measurement metrics: club speed, ball speed, smash factor, carry/total distance
• Data units: mph / yards or km/h / metres
• History log capacity: 250 records
• Measurement indication: screen flashes for approx. 3 seconds after data capture
• Dimensions: 150 x 75 x 31 mm
• Display size: 62 x 92 mm, approx. 5 inches
• Display type: custom segment LCD with backlight
• Housing material: polycarbonate
• Radar cover: hardened semi-transparent PMMA
• Button/plug material: silicone
• Mounting: bottom 1/4-inch threaded tripod mount
• Placement distance: 1.0 – 1.5 metres behind the ball
• Power on/off: long press, approx. 2 seconds
• Auto power-off: after 10 minutes of inactivity
• Power consumption: approx. 0.3 W
• Charging interface: USB Type-C with silicone cover
• Kickstand angle: maximum opening angle 30°
• Battery: rechargeable lithium battery
• Battery life: approx. 2.5 to 3 hours of continuous use
• Operating temperature: 0°C – 40°C, non-condensing
• Sensor frequency: 24GHz K-band

Setup and placement:
Place the Shot Mate approximately 1.0 to 1.5 metres behind the ball. The radar area should face the ball and swing path. For best measurement results, there should be no obstructions between the device and the ball. The integrated kickstand enables quick setup. A slightly raised position can also help improve recognition.

Care notes:
The Shot Mate is a precision electronic device and is not waterproof. Avoid use in rain, high humidity, dust or extreme heat. Protect the LCD display from impacts, do not drop the device and do not operate the buttons with hard objects such as golf clubs.

In the box:
GOLFBUDDY Shot Mate Launch Monitor, USB Type-C charging cable, user guide, warranty card