Comments on: Shot Pattern Golf App Review

By: Tony

Tony — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:55:28 +0000

Would have been nice to have known in your beginning summary that this is for Apple only (revision?). Wasted time reading the article and looking for it in the app store for my Android phone. Otherwise, great article…wish it was available for both systems!

By: Matt Saternus

Matt Saternus — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:37:08 +0000

In reply to Simon.

Simon,

At this time, I believe that’s accurate.

Best,

Matt

By: Matt Saternus

Matt Saternus — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:36:50 +0000

In reply to George F..

George,

The only course I’ve tried to find on Shot Pattern that wasn’t there wasn’t technically open yet, so it seems like Shot Pattern has a much larger database.

Best,

Matt

By: Matt Saternus

Matt Saternus — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:36:09 +0000

In reply to Bradd.

Brad,

I’m not an Arccos user, so I can’t speak to the latest iterations, but the last time I reviewed Arccos, their system was not nearly as granular and didn’t allow the level of control and visualization that Shot Pattern does. Said another way, though I don’t mean this in a derogatory way, Arccos is like Shot Pattern with training wheels.

Best,

Matt

By: Bradd

Bradd — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:34:14 +0000

Matt, really interesting, I am a stat nerd for my game and have been using Arccos for about 6 years. How different is this to the Arccos Caddie feature where it recommends clubs to use on certain holes based on your actual data to achieve the lowest possible score and also gives you a strokes gained number using that strategy. It will also give you comparable strokes gained if you use 3W vs Driver vs 5i if you want. Arccos subscription is $100/year so comparable for sure and if you use the Arccos grips, which I do, the sensors are a non-issue similar to the tags for ShotScope.

By: George F.

George F. — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:21:29 +0000

Matt,
As someone who’s loved ProVisualizer in the past (a similar website to the free portion of Shot Pattern), how many courses are in the Shot Pattern database? ProV had ~1,000, which was neat for say, planning strategy if I ever got invited to Augusta, but it was far from comprehensive. Hopefully, Shot Pattern will have most/all US courses.

Definitely will take a look at this app, thanks!

By: Simon

Simon — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:29:34 +0000

Hi Matt great review.
If I’m understanding the availability correctly only available for Apple and Mac no Android option?

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:55:05 +0000

In reply to Matt Saternus.

Thanks for your patience and persistence, Matt. I genuinely appreciate the discussion. I get what you are saying is capable with the app and the way you can use it.

And it is more likely that I’m imposing my biases and inclinations on your article rather than your article not being clear.

I will have to give this app a look myself to see how it can improve my course planning (an ongoing process for me).

Thanks again for the great write-up and follow-up. Take care and have a great day.

By: Matt Saternus

Matt Saternus — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:36:07 +0000

In reply to glen o.

Glen,

I’m a big fan of Shot Scope’s MyStrategy. The main advantage I see to using Shot Pattern is that it’s an app, so it’s easily pulled up on my phone and on the course, whereas MyStrategy is best used on a computer. Beyond that, there are some small things I like in Shot Pattern, but you’re right to say that there’s a good bit of overlap. Much of Shot Pattern is free, so I’d suggest everyone give it a try whether they’re using Shot Scope or not.

Best,

Matt

By: glen o

glen o — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:28:54 +0000

You said you used a shotscope to transfer holes to shot pattern. I am a shotscope user as well, so how much of an additional benefit is this to have in addition to the shotscope hub that i currently use?

shotscope has the preview and strategy section they recently added.

Is it worth it to pay for shot pattern along side using shotscope?

Thanks

Glen