Blog · 2026-10-17 · 5 min
FlightScope Mevo+ vs. Mevo Gen2: What Changed, and Why the Mevo+ Is on Clearance
If you’ve been looking at the FlightScope Mevo+ at its clearance price of $1,099 (down from $2,299) and wondering why a well-reviewed launch monitor is suddenly this cheap, the answer is simple: FlightScope has replaced it. The Mevo+ is in what FlightScope’s own product page calls its “final sales phase,” and the Mevo Gen2 is now the company’s current flagship. Here’s exactly what changed between the two, verified directly from FlightScope’s own specs and real verified-purchase reviews.
What Actually Changed
Battery life doubled, and charging improved. The Mevo+ runs on a single Lithium Polymer battery rated for up to 3 hours (about 1.5 hours in simulator play). The Mevo Gen2 uses a larger rechargeable Li-ion battery rated for up to 6 hours, and switched to USB-C charging. This is the single most-mentioned improvement in FlightScope’s own customer reviews — nearly every reviewer who upgraded called out the battery and charging as the most noticeable difference.
Accuracy improvements focused on short game and indoor shots. FlightScope’s own description of the upgrade says the Gen2 has “improved hardware and optimized Fusion Tracking for even tighter data dispersion and superior precision, especially on short-game and indoor shots.” Several verified owner reviews on FlightScope’s site echo this specifically — multiple reviewers who traded in from the Mevo+ reported noticeably better chipping and putting accuracy, though at least one reviewer reported the opposite (distance readings that seemed low until they recalibrated for their room), so individual room setup still matters.
Both use the same core technology. The Gen2 did not abandon Fusion Tracking — it’s still FlightScope’s patented 3D Doppler radar plus built-in camera system, the same hybrid approach used in the Mevo+. This is a hardware refinement of the same tracking method, not a new one.
Slightly larger unit. The Gen2 measures 6.9 x 1.2 x 5.6 inches versus the Mevo+’s 6.8 x 1.2 x 4.6 inches — about an inch taller. Weight is nearly identical (1.1 lbs vs. 1.0 lbs).
Different included course bundle. The Mevo+ ships with a 12-course E6 Connect bundle. The Gen2 ships with a different 8-course bundle. If you’re an existing Mevo+ owner trading in, FlightScope lets you keep your original 12 courses and adds the new 8, for 20 total — but a new Gen2 purchase only includes the 8.
Room depth and placement requirements are unchanged. Both units need about 8 feet from the unit to the tee for outdoor full swing use, and the same aluminum-sticker-or-RCT-ball setup for accurate indoor spin. If you’ve already measured your room for a Mevo+, nothing changes for a Gen2.
The Price Reality Check
This is where it’s easy to get confused, so to be precise: a new Mevo Gen2 purchase costs $1,299 — FlightScope is not discounting it for first-time buyers as of this writing. The $1,049 trade-in price only applies if you already own a Mevo+ and ship it back to FlightScope as part of their trade-in program (they’ll also charge you a separate $25 shipping fee for the trade-in box, and $50–$150 if you want to transfer an existing Pro Package or Face Impact Location license to the new unit).
So the real comparison for someone starting from scratch is: $1,099 for the outgoing Mevo+ versus $1,299 for the new Mevo Gen2 — a $200 gap, not free.
Should You Buy the Clearance Mevo+ or Pay Full Price for the Gen2?
Buy the Mevo+ at clearance if: you want FlightScope’s Fusion Tracking at the lowest price it’s likely to ever hit, your indoor room is already sized for it, and 3 hours of battery life (plenty for a typical practice session) doesn’t bother you. FlightScope states it’s committed to supporting the Mevo+ for years to come, so this isn’t a device being abandoned — just discontinued from new production.
Pay the $200 premium for the Gen2 if: short-game accuracy (chipping and putting data specifically) is a priority for your practice, you’ll use it in long sessions where battery life matters, or you want to buy into the product FlightScope will keep developing going forward. MyGolfSpy named the Gen2 its Staff Pick for Best Personal Launch Monitor of 2025, specifically citing its accuracy, ease of use, and price point.
One caveat worth passing along from FlightScope’s own published reviews: not every owner found the trade-in math compelling. One reviewer who bought their original Mevo+ in 2020 for around $2,000 noted the trade-in offer “doesn’t make sense” relative to what they’d already paid — a reminder that trade-in value depends heavily on what you paid originally, not just the sticker price today.
For current pricing, room-depth requirements, and how the Mevo+ compares to the other five launch monitors reviewed on this site, see our FlightScope Mevo+ review, buying guide, and comparison hub.