The Ernest Sports ESB1 fits a shorter room: about 15 ft minimum depth against 17 ft. The Ernest Sports ESB1 measures spin directly, while the FlightScope Mevo (original) calculates it. Only the FlightScope Mevo (original) is listed for outdoor use as well as indoors. At the prices we observed, the Ernest Sports ESB1 costs $224 less.
Side by side
| Specification | FlightScope Mevo (original) | Ernest Sports ESB1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking | Radar | Radar |
| Detail | 3D Doppler radar | 3D Doppler radar |
| Placement | Behind the ball | Behind the ball |
| Room depth (FOREference) | 17–19 ft | 15–17 ft |
| Stated ceiling | — | — |
| Spin | Calculated | Measured |
| Ball data listed | 7 | 5 |
| Club data listed | 1 | 2 |
| Indoor / outdoor | Both | Outdoor |
| Ball marking | Not required | Not required |
| Display | Phone or tablet | iOS or Android |
| Subscription | Not stated | Not stated |
| Weight | — | 1.5 lb |
| Price seen | $499 | $275 |
Highlighted rows differ. Figures come from each product's sources; room depth, distances and brightness are FOREference calculations using the same method for both.
Which should you choose?
FlightScope Mevo (original)
Choose the FlightScope Mevo (original) if you also want to use it at the range.
Ernest Sports ESB1
Choose the Ernest Sports ESB1 if your room is under about 17 ft deep or measured spin matters to you.
Before you buy either
- Check the room: room size calculator and ceiling height calculator.
- Confirm what each seller includes — accessories, software trials and bundles change often.
- Read the limitations on each full reference page.
FOREference compares published specifications; we have not tested these products side by side. How we work · Disclosure