
GOLFBUDDY Shot Mate Launch Monitor
The GOLFBUDDY Shot Mate Launch Monitor is a compact, easy-to-use practice tool that gives golfers real-time swing data, including club speed, ball speed, smash factor, and estimated carry or total distance. Portable and lightweight, it features a clear backlit LCD display, built-in kickstand, USB-C charging, and simple setup with no apps or subscriptions required.
Shot Mate also includes Practice Swing Mode, allowing you to measure club speed without hitting a ball, ideal for swing speed training, warm-ups, tempo work, and speed stick practice.

4 Key Metrics
Club Speed, Ball Speed, Smash Factor and Carry/Total Distance.
Accurate Radar
Advanced radar technology delivers reliable practice data in real time.
Pocket Sized
Compact and lightweight with a built-in kickstand for easy setup.
Easy To Use
No apps or subscriptions. Just power on, place behind the ball and swing.
Modes & Functions:
GOLF MODE:
Measures club speed and ball speed at impact, then displays smash factor and estimated distance. Distance can be shown as either Carry or Total, allowing you to review the data that best suits your practice session.
PRACTICE SWING MODE:
Measures club speed without needing to hit a ball, making it ideal for swing speed training, speed sticks, warm-ups, and practice swings. Ball speed, smash factor, and estimated distance are not displayed in this mode.
CLUB SELECTION
Select the club number before measuring to help the device calculate the estimated carry or total distance based on club-specific data.
DISTANCE DISPLAY TOGGLE
Quickly switch between Carry and Total distance using the Mode button.
HISTORY REVIEW
Scroll through previous measurements to track your progress during a practice session.
Technical Specifications:
- Speed Range: 20mph – 200mph
- Radar Field of View: Horizontal 30° / Vertical 60°
- Measurement Metrics: Club Speed, Ball Speed, Smash Factor, Carry/Total Distance
- Data Units: MPH / yards or km/h / metres
- History Log Capacity: 250 records
- Measurement Indication: Screen flashes for approx. 3 seconds after data capture
- Dimensions: 150 x 75 x 31mm
- Display Size: 62 x 92mm, approx. 5 inches
- Display Type: Custom segment LCD with backlight
- Housing Material: Polycarbonate
- Radar Cover: Hardened semi-transparent PMMA
- Button/Plug Material: Silicone
- Mounting: Bottom 1/4" threaded tripod mount
- Placement Distance: 1.0 – 1.5 metres behind the ball
- Power On/Off: Long press, approx. 2 seconds
- Auto Power-Off: 10 minutes of inactivity
- Power Consumption: Approx. 0.3W
- Charging Interface: USB Type-C, protected by silicone plug
- Kickstand Angle: Maximum opening angle 30°
- Battery: Rechargeable lithium battery
- Battery Life: Approx. 2.5 to 3 hours of continuous use
- Operating Temperature: 0°C – 40°C / 32°F – 100°F, non-condensing
- Sensor Frequency: 24GHz K-band
Setup & Placement: Place the Shot Mate approximately 1.0 – 1.5 metres behind the ball with the radar area facing the ball and swing path. For best results, ensure there are no obstructions between the device and the ball. The built-in kickstand allows quick setup, and raising the device slightly may help improve recognition.
Care Notes: Shot Mate is a precision electronic device and is not waterproof. Avoid use in rain, humid conditions, dusty areas, or extreme heat. Protect the LCD screen from impact, avoid dropping the unit, and do not operate the buttons with hard objects such as golf clubs.
In the box: GOLFBUDDY Shot Mate Launch Monitor, USB Type-C Charging Cable, User Guide, Warranty Card.