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Portable launch monitor decision · September 2026

FlightScope Mevo Gen2 vs Rapsodo MLM2PRO

Both units sit behind the golfer and use radar, but they are priced for different buyers. The MLM2PRO is roughly £650 cheaper to buy but leans on a paid Premium plan. The Mevo Gen2 costs more up front and FlightScope says no subscription is required.

Published 27 September 2026. Specifications are the manufacturers' published figures; UK prices are from approved retailer listings checked 27 September 2026 and can change.

Quick verdict

FlightScope Mevo Gen2Researched, not yet scored · from £1,199

Choose it if you want a larger published data set, a 6-hour USB-C battery and no required subscription, and you have the room depth a behind-the-ball radar needs.

Rapsodo MLM2PROOur score 88/100 · from £549

Choose it if you want automatic swing and impact video with every shot, the lowest entry price, and you are comfortable paying for Premium to unlock the simulator features.

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Side by side

Decision pointMevo Gen2MLM2PRO
UK price seen£1,199 (Amazon UK, sold by HotGolf)About £549 (HotGolf, Affordable Golf, Amazon UK)
Tracking3D Doppler radar + synchronised image processing ("Fusion Tracking")Doppler radar + two cameras
Published data18 parameters; optional Pro Package adds club path and face angle15 metrics
VideoNot the focusAutomatic swing and impact video
SubscriptionFlightScope states none is required; 8-course E6 Connect bundle includedPremium: £165.99 a year, £269.99 for two years or £499.99 lifetime (45-day trial)
Indoor spinMetallic dots or Titleist RCT ballsRapsodo RPT balls
PlacementAbout 8 ft (2.4 m) behind the ball6.5–8.5 ft behind the ball
Indoor room depthAbout 16 ft minimum; 21 ft recommendedJust over 14 ft before swing clearance
BatteryAbout 6 hours, USB-CRechargeable; check the current listing
Golf Gear Lab statusResearched, not yet scoredScored 88/100 (Practice Pick)

Golf Gear Lab verdict

Buy the MLM2PRO if price and swing video matter most. Choose the Mevo Gen2 if you want a subscription-free unit with a bigger published data set and have the room depth.

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Mevo Gen2 or MLM2PRO: the practical answer

For most first-time buyers the MLM2PRO is the better-value starting point; the Mevo Gen2 is the better long-term buy if you would otherwise pay for Rapsodo Premium for several years.

Work out the real cost, not the box price

The MLM2PRO hardware is about £549. Most owners who want the simulator and advanced features will add Premium, and Rapsodo’s current UK lifetime option is £499.99. That puts a fully unlocked MLM2PRO at around £1,049 — close to the Mevo Gen2’s £1,199. Mevo Gen2 includes FlightScope’s FS Golf app and an 8-course E6 Connect bundle, and FlightScope says there is no required subscription. Third-party simulator software such as GSPro still needs its own licence on either unit.

Room depth decides more purchases than data

Both are rear-mounted radar units, so both need depth. Rapsodo specifies 6.5–8.5 ft behind the ball plus 8 ft to the net. Published Mevo Gen2 guidance is about 8 ft behind the ball and at least 8 ft to the screen, with 13 ft to the screen recommended for the best spin readings. That means roughly 16 ft of room depth at a squeeze and around 21 ft ideally. In a typical UK single garage the MLM2PRO is the easier fit. If you have less than 14–15 ft, look at a side-on camera unit such as Square Golf instead.

Video or data?

The MLM2PRO’s standout feature is automatic swing and impact video, which is genuinely useful for practice. The Mevo Gen2 is data-led instead. It publishes 18 parameters, and an optional Pro Package adds club path and face angle. Both need special balls, or dots on the ball, for accurate indoor spin, so budget for them.

Assessment status: The MLM2PRO is a scored Golf Gear Lab recommendation. The Mevo Gen2 has a first-look page built from FlightScope’s specification and UK listings; it has no score until our full review is complete.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Mevo Gen2 better than the MLM2PRO?

It publishes more parameters, has a 6-hour battery and FlightScope says no subscription is required. The MLM2PRO is much cheaper to buy and adds automatic swing video. Which is better depends on your room depth and whether you would pay for Rapsodo Premium.

Do I need a subscription for either?

FlightScope states the Mevo Gen2 needs no subscription and includes an 8-course E6 Connect bundle. The MLM2PRO works without Premium, but advanced features and simulator options depend on Rapsodo’s plan (from £165.99 a year, or £499.99 lifetime).

Which needs less space indoors?

The MLM2PRO, slightly: Rapsodo quotes just over 14 ft of total depth. Mevo Gen2 needs about 16 ft at minimum and around 21 ft for its best spin readings.

Can I use GSPro with both?

Yes. GSPro supports both, but GSPro is a separate licence.

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Editorial standards · reviewed September 2026

How we assessed this comparison

We compare the products against the buying decision on this page, including their intended use, practical setup, ownership costs, current market position and the specifications that can materially change the choice. Where Golf Gear Lab has not completed a controlled hands-on test, manufacturer claims are identified as published specifications rather than presented as independent test results.