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Shot Scope G6: full hole maps, no subscription
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The Shot Scope G6 is for golfers who want a proper map of every hole on their wrist without paying for a membership. Shot Scope bundles full hole maps, hazard distances and layup points with free access to its app, which is the main thing that separates it from watches that lock maps behind a subscription.
- Case size
- Not stated
- Weight
- 140 g (listing figure)
- Display
- Colour display, touch and buttons
- GPS battery
- Not stated
- Subscription
- None for the Shot Scope app
In its favour
- Full hole maps for 36,000+ courses, with front and carry distances for every hazard.
- Free access to the Shot Scope app with no subscription, as the listing states.
- Two straps in the box and a 2 year warranty, according to the listing.
Good to know
- The listed 140 g is likely a boxed figure; case size and watch weight alone are not stated.
- Battery life is not stated in the listing, so check it before a long day out.
Our take
Course detail
The listing promises dynamic front, middle and back distances to the green, front and carry distances for every hazard, layup points and dogleg distances. Full hole maps cover every hole on more than 36,000 preloaded courses, including the hazards.
Distances can be shown in yards or metres, which is handy for golfers who play abroad or simply think in metres.
Screen and controls
The specs describe a colour display with a capacitive touchscreen and push buttons for control. Bluetooth connects it to the Shot Scope app, which the listing says is free with no subscription. The box contains a charger, a user guide and two straps, and Amazon lists a 2 year warranty.
What the listing does not tell you
Battery life is not stated, which is an important gap for any GPS watch. Case size is not given either. Amazon lists a weight of 140 g, but that is far heavier than a typical golf watch and is most likely the boxed weight with charger and spare strap.
For a guide aimed at slimmer wrists, that missing case size matters. If you can, check the watch face size before ordering.
Ask the seller for the battery figure if you play long days.
Compared with Garmin and Voice Caddie
The Garmin Approach S44 gives a stated 43 mm case and 15 hour GPS battery, but its full colour CourseView needs a Garmin Golf membership. The Voice Caddie T11 LT also has no subscription and adds green undulation heat maps, though its 46 mm case is larger. The G6 sits in between with free hole maps as its strongest point.
Colour choice
This is the orange version. Racing red and white versions also appear on Amazon, so pick the strap and case colour you prefer; the features are the same.
Verdict
Buy the Shot Scope G6 if you want full hole maps and hazard carries with no subscription at all. If you need a known case size and battery life before buying, the Garmin Approach S44 is the safer pick, and for green reading on a no-fee watch, compare the Voice Caddie T11 LT.
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Amazon listing title: Shot Scope G6 GPS Golf Watch (Orange)