Golf Simulators
OptiShot 2 Review
Discontinued: the OptiShot 2 infrared mat is no longer made. Our buy link goes to its successor, the OptiShot Orbit launch monitor (about $598 on Amazon).
Price shown is the OptiShot Orbit, the OptiShot 2's successor. The OptiShot 2 itself is no longer made.
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Quick Summary
Pros
- +Was the cheapest complete simulator package while it was sold
- +Extremely easy to set up in minutes
- +15 courses included
- +Works without a real ball (foam balls or no ball)
- +Takes up very little space
- +Good for kids and casual golfers
Cons
- −Does not track the real ball, estimates flight from club sensors
- −Significantly less accurate than a real launch monitor
- −Sensors can miss shots or give false readings
- −Not suitable for serious improvement work
- −Graphics and software are dated
Full Review
The OptiShot 2 is technically not a launch monitor. It uses 16 infrared sensors built into a hitting mat to detect club head speed and face angle at impact. It estimates ball flight from these club measurements rather than tracking the actual ball. This approach means the data is less accurate than a real launch monitor but the cost is dramatically lower. The OptiShot includes software with 15 courses. You can hit with real balls on the mat, with foam balls, or even with no ball at all. The system is extremely easy to set up and needs very little space. For golfers who want the fun of simulated course play without the investment of a real system, the OptiShot 2 is the starting point.
Specifications
| Technology | Infrared club head sensors (16 sensors in mat) |
| Ball Data | Estimated from club data (not actual ball tracking) |
| Club Data | Club head speed, face angle, swing tempo (estimated) |
| Connectivity | USB to PC |
| Indoor Outdoor | Indoor only |
| App Compatibility | OptiShot Golf software (15 courses included) |
Who Is This For?
You can no longer buy the OptiShot 2 new; OptiShot replaced it with the Orbit, a real launch monitor at about $598. The OptiShot 2 was for golfers who want to have fun swinging a club at home during winter without paying for a real simulator. It is not for serious practice. If you want actual improvement data, spend at least $599 on a Garmin R10 instead.
Our Verdict
You can no longer buy the OptiShot 2 new; OptiShot replaced it with the Orbit, a real launch monitor at about $598. The OptiShot 2 was for golfers who want to have fun swinging a club at home during winter without paying for a real simulator. It is not for serious practice. If you want actual improvement data, spend at least $599 on a Garmin R10 instead.
OptiShot 2
Score: 65/100
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