Last-gen closeout vs. the current model — is the upgrade worth it?
The Mevo Gen2 is FlightScope's current behind-the-ball unit and the direct successor to the Mevo+. They share the same Fusion Tracking approach; the Gen2 carries the newer platform and broader data, while the Mevo+ lingers at closeout pricing for buyers who want most of the capability for less.
| FlightScope Mevo+ (2023 Edition) | FlightScope Mevo Gen2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Street price | $1,099✓ | $1,299 |
| 5-year cost (hardware + sub)Hardware plus five years at the cheapest subscription that enables simulator use. | $1,099✓ | $1,299 |
| Tracking | Radar + camera | Radar + camera |
| Placement | Behind the ball | Behind the ball |
| Min ceiling | 9 ft* | 9 ft* |
| Min room depthComputed: screen buffer + ball flight + device/golfer space. | 16 ft✓ | 17 ft |
| Ball metrics | 13 | 14✓ |
| Club metrics | 12 | 16✓ |
| Subscription for sim | None | None |
| Outdoor use | Yes | Yes |
| Status | Discontinued | Current✓ |
Green ✓ marks the better figure on rows where one is objectively preferable (lower price/cost/space, more data, no subscription, current model). Neutral rows have no winner. Tally on these metrics: FlightScope Mevo+ (2023 Edition) 3 · FlightScope Mevo Gen2 3. * = ceiling estimated where the maker publishes none.
Buy the Gen2 if you want the current platform, the latest data set, and longest support runway. The discontinued Mevo+ is a value play at closeout if you're comfortable with an older, still-capable unit.
Pick the FlightScope Mevo+ (2023 Edition) if…
- You want closeout value over having the newest model
- Your room is slightly tighter on depth
- You're fine owning a discontinued (but still supported) unit
Pick the FlightScope Mevo Gen2 if…
- You want the current model and longest software support
- You want the broadest set of measured parameters
- You'd rather not buy something already discontinued
Questions buyers ask
Is the Mevo+ discontinued?
Yes — it has been replaced by the Mevo Gen2 and is selling through final inventory, with FlightScope committing to continued software/firmware support for existing units.
Do both avoid subscriptions?
Yes — both offer their core data without a yearly fee, with club-delivery (Pro Package) sold as a one-time add-on rather than a subscription.
Does the newer one need more space?
The Gen2 calls for a touch more depth behind the ball than the Mevo+. Both are behind-the-ball radar units — check the table for the exact computed minimums.
Try both in your room
Space is the most common dealbreaker. Drop your room's dimensions into the room-fit calculator to see whether each of these fits — and what else does — before you buy.
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