Scottish golf tech brand Shot Scope have only been around for just over a decade, and it feels like their products have been getting better year on year. This is set to continue in 2025 with the new Shot Scope G6 GPS Watch.
This entry-level watch costs under £200, but it still offers plenty of features. All sounds good so far, doesn’t it? I took it out on the golf course to see how it performed.
There are 12 different strap options. I tested the watch using the white strap, but all 12 are rubber which is perfect for a sporting environment as they’re more durable and easy to keep clean.
Who Is It Aimed At?
With an RRP of £179.99 the G6 GPS is ideal for golfers who want a GPS Watch, but on a budget. It’s pretty easy to use and performs well, without too many unnecessary complications.
If you’ve got one of Shot Scope’s older GPS watches, such as the V3 GPS, I think you’ll clearly see improvements in usability, design and performance too.
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The Tech
The main feature of the new G6 GPS is the introduction of full hole maps. This is something that we saw in the V5 GPS model last year, but they’re now offered in Shot Scope’s more affordable watch too. The user can see an overview of each hole’s layout, which makes it easier to plan their strategy.
There’s a choice of twelve interchangeable colour straps, with golfers given two as part of their first purchase.
The watch also offers five different colour display themes, and five clock face designs. This allows more personalisation than seen before in the ‘G’ range.
The G6 GPS comes preloaded with 36,000 courses worldwide. It offers dynamic distances to the front, middle and back of the green, with no subscription fees necessary.
There are also yardages to the front and rear of hazards, such as bunkers and water, as well as layup distances and previous shot measurement.
Shot Scope G6 GPS Watch Review
Setup
Like when you get a new iPhone these days, the package you receive seems to be getting smaller and smaller. With the G6 GPS you get the watch, two straps, charging cable and some instructions.
I started out by putting the watch on to charge before using it. The charging port is fiddly, like they often are with GPS watches. The cable provided is also quite short which is a little annoying.
Once you turn the watch on, it really is simple to get it ready for use. You can also choose to pair it with the free Shot Scope app if you wish.
This allows you to save any rounds to your overall profile and makes it easier to download firmware updates. You can also subscribe to your regular courses, so you’ve always got up to date maps
Once set up, it was very quick to locate the satellites and find the course I was playing at. From there the menus are really straightforward to select your tees and then you’re away.
Performance
The G6 GPS offers a clear, bright display which looks great in person. In fact, the photos probably don’t do it justice. I tested the watch on a really bright, sunny day and had no issues at all in reading the screen.
The design is pretty neat, with text around the rim of the watch helping golfers to navigate through the different screens. It looks more like a normal smart watch than a big bulky golf watch which is a big benefit. The actual clock faces look great too.
I’m not really a watch wearer but I could see golfers wearing it full time as it’s pretty unobtrusive.
I mentioned earlier that the using the charger is fiddly, but it is really quick to charge up. The battery life appeared excellent too. I played 18 holes and still had more than 80% battery life left which was extremely impressive.
I would recommend that you remove the lock feature which is there to save battery life and accidentally pressing buttons. Whilst playing though, it gets extremely annoying as it locks the screen after just a few seconds.
One of the big new features this time around is the Full Hole maps. These aren’t quite as rich or as detailed as the likes of the new Garmin S44, but still offered a nice overview. It could be really useful especially when playing on new golf courses.
One feature I liked was that you can cycle through different pin locations. This then shows you specific yardages to the pin if you really want to attack and get precise with your yardages.
The watch uses buttons rather than a touch screen, and at times it was a little fiddly to use. Cycling through the different menus and screens does take a bit of getting used to, but Shot Scope products are intuitive and I got the hang of it quite quickly.
As this is Shot Scope’s budget watch there is no shot tracking capability, so you can’t match it up with the tags in the end of your clubs. There is a scorecard feature though, which allows you to keep track of how well or badly you’re playing.
Shot Scope G6 GPS Watch Verdict
Considering that this is Shot Scope’s entry level watch, I was really impressed with the overall performance. It’s got all of the features that you’d expect and need from a watch, and the addition of the full hole maps is a real improvement.
I did find using the menus a little bit of a faff to begin with, and this combined with the smaller screen might make usability a bit more tricky for some. But after a couple of holes I got into the swing of things, and really enjoyed using the watch.
It’s compact, provides clear, responsive yardages, looks smart, and the added personalisation from the watch straps is nice too.
It’s a great option for someone who’s on a budget, or looking for their first entry into the GPS watch market.
Would I Use It?
I’m not usually a fan of wearing a GPS watch on the course but this is the type I would pick. It feels small and lightweight, and has all the features you need. The best part is that it’s pretty uncomplicated too, leaving you to just focus on your golf.
