You know how it goes with backpacks. Either you're stuck with something that looks like it belongs on a hiking trail, or you grab a sharp-looking bag that can't hold anything and starts falling apart before the season's over. Getting both style and function out of one bag? That's surprisingly tough. Vessel's been tackling that exact problem with the PrimeX 2.0 Backpack, and after digging into everything it brings to the table, they've nailed it better than just about anyone else at this price point.
Two sizes are available: a 28.6-liter Regular and a 35.4-liter Plus. Both slide right into an overhead bin, both use premium synthetic leather with genuine leather zipper pulls, and both come packed with features that'll make your daily commute, weekend trip, or tournament travel feel way more dialed in. This isn't a budget bag by any stretch it sits firmly in the premium category, and the price tag matches. But if you're the kind of golfer who already invests in quality gear your clubs, your rangefinder, your Vessel golf bag you already get it. You appreciate when something's built right.
Now, it's not without trade-offs. The premium materials make it heavier than your basic ultralight nylon bag. If all you're tossing in is a water bottle and a laptop, you probably don't need this much of a bag. And if you lean toward a laid-back, casual vibe, the structured, polished look might feel like it's trying too hard for a Saturday morning errand run. But for those of you who want a backpack that organizes everything, shields your tech, and looks just as sharp at the airport as it does walking into a business dinner, keep reading. The PrimeX 2.0 earned its spot on your radar.
Elevate your game with the Square Golf Omni. Experience professional-grade swing analysis, high-speed camera tracking, and ultra-accurate data for indoor and outdoor use.
We've all been there standing in line at the airport or rushing between meetings, digging around the bottom of a bag trying to find our phone or wallet. Most backpacks either bury your everyday items in the main compartment or give you a tiny front pocket that barely fits a set of keys. Vessel's been perfecting their Magnetic Pocket Pod across their golf bag lineup for years, and they've brought that same technology to the PrimeX 2.0.
The Pocket Pod uses snap-closure magnets along its edges, so you pop it open with one hand no zipper fumbling required. Inside, you'll find four slip pockets, one zip pocket, and a key hook, all lined with antimicrobial material. Your phone, wallet, cards, AirPods everything gets its own dedicated spot. That antimicrobial lining might sound like a minor thing, but after you've used the same bag daily for six months straight, you'll notice the difference.
The real breakthrough, though, is the Axis-Lock system. When you're navigating a packed terminal, riding the subway, or weaving through a crowded golf expo, just engage the lock and nobody's getting into that pocket without you knowing. Once you're back at your desk or strolling to a meeting, disengage it and you've got that instant magnetic access again. It's one of those features you didn't know you needed until you've got it and then you can't go back.
Here’s the thing about Square Golf. They came out of nowhere.
No big marketing budget. No brand recognition. Just a product that golfers started talking about on the forums, and then couldn’t stop talking about. The original Square launch monitor, a sub-$1,000 camera-based unit, became one of the hottest products we’ve seen in golf tech.
But the original Square only worked indoors. Plus, the build quality was kind of flimsy to put it nicely. And it was missing some pretty important data points. Things like clubhead speed and smash factor.
Now they’re back with the Square Omni. It’s $1,599, works indoors and outdoors, has a built-in display, and includes 21 data metrics. And there are still no annual subscription fees.
I was at the PGA Show in Orlando when Square unveiled this thing. I got to see it in person, talk to their team, and hit some shots on it. And I gotta say, I came away seriously impressed.
So here are my five reasons why I think the Square Omni is worth your attention right now.
This is the big one, and it’s a really big one.
Camera-based launch monitors capture ball and club data at the moment of impact using high-speed cameras positioned to the side of the ball. That means they don’t need to track ball flight down range, which makes them extremely space-efficient indoors compared to radar units.
The problem has always been cost. Those high-speed cameras are expensive. But the original Square proved you could get camera accuracy without spending thousands.
But it couldn’t go outside. The sensors couldn’t handle direct sunlight. So that was a dealbreaker for a lot of golfers.
The Omni changes that. You can use it in your simulator setup all winter and take it to the range when the weather gets nice. Guys, that kind of indoor/outdoor flexibility at this price was limited to radar technology before this.
Now, the next closest competitor in the photometric indoor/outdoor category is the SkyTrak+, which is definitely an awesome device also and one that does have some advantages over the Square Omni. But even at the closeout price, the SkyTrak+ is still a couple hundred dollars more than the Omni. Plus, you can’t even really use the SkyTrak+ for shots hit off of real grass.
So for golfers who want a camera-based launch monitor that can do both, the Square Omni might be the first time everything has lined up on price, features, and flexibility all at once.
We’ll have to see how well this thing actually works once it's officially released, but this is definitely great news to start with. The fact that it can even go outdoors already puts it in a category of its own at this price. That’s a win before we even get into the rest of it.
Let me just lay this out there. For $1,599, you’re getting complete ball and club data. Ball speed, direction, launch angle, spin, spin axis, club path, attack angle, dynamic loft, face angle, clubhead speed, smash factor — you’re getting all of it. Twenty-one metrics total.
Plus, you get impact location tracking, which is huge. That tells you exactly where on the clubface you’re making contact. It’s definitely one of the most useful pieces of information you can have for understanding your ball-striking. And usually, this kind of feature is an expensive upgrade.
I’m telling you, to get this feature for this price is an excellent value. Once again, we’ve got to see how well it really works, but it’s certainly encouraging pre-release. Plus, at the PGA Show, this thing was spot-on, so I’m definitely hopeful that it’s going to be very legit. Impact location data usually requires additional budget. The fact that it’s included here at $1,600 is a huge plus.
You know who hates subscriptions? Me, you, and literally everyone else. We’re all getting tired of how many annual or monthly fees we’ve got in our lives. Seriously.
So I know I for one love a launch monitor that doesn’t include any subscriptions.
That was the case with the original Square. And that’s the case with this new Omni. And considering all that you’re getting for $1,600, to not have to pay anything extra on top of that is really pretty awesome.
With the Omni, you buy it and you own it. Nothing ongoing required. That matters a lot when you compare it to competing products. Some of the most popular camera-based launch monitors require annual software subscriptions just to unlock the full data experience or to connect to third-party simulator software. I’m looking at you, Bushnell Launch Pro.
The Omni connects to platforms like GSPro, E6 Connect, and Awesome Golf without charging you anything extra beyond whatever the software costs on its own. So if you’re a GSPro user, for example, you’re saving a lot compared to what some competitors charge just to enable that connection.
See, with most launch monitors, the true cost of ownership goes beyond the initial price. It’s usually the sticker price plus however many years of subscriptions you’re signing up for. The Square Omni removes that variable entirely. What you pay upfront is what you pay. Period. I mean, when you think about how some launch monitors end up costing more in subscriptions after a handful of years than what you pay for the device to start with, this is definitely good news.
When it comes to camera-based launch monitors, this no-subscription model reminds me of the new TruGolf LaunchBox, which definitely has potential. But that’s a lot more expensive than the Omni, plus it doesn’t have a built-in screen.
If I’m being honest, the original Square just kind of felt cheap. Or still feels cheap. It’s very much still a current product. But for all the good things about it, the build quality definitely isn’t one of them. I mean, it just kind of feels like a cheap plastic toy.
Square definitely is aware of that. It’s obvious when you see what they’ve done with the new Square Omni. Again, let’s see how this thing comes off the line after mass production, but judging by what I saw and touched at the PGA Show, this new version is built better and stronger.
The four cameras and the built-in display are recessed and inset into the body of the unit so that it can withstand a direct shot from a golf ball without hitting the cameras or screen. So that’s definitely a smart design choice.
It also sits on a tripod, kind of similar to the Rapsodo MLM2PRO. So that may have advantages when it comes to getting it leveled and aligned on the ground outdoors compared to launch monitors that have a flat bottom surface.
But let’s talk about that built-in display. I definitely can’t say it’s the nicest screen on the market. It’s not. No way. But it is a built-in screen and it does show you six of your key metrics right on the device, which means you don’t have to connect to your phone or tablet if you don’t want to. I always like having that option, especially outdoors.
I’m not saying Square’s done anything heroic with the build of this new Omni. It’s $1,600. It should be built to last. I’m just saying that when you compare this to the kind of, let’s face it, crappy build of the original Square, it’s a very welcomed upgrade.
One thing that doesn’t always get enough credit in the launch monitor conversation is the software experience. It matters as much as the hardware. Maybe more for a lot of users. The hardware just sits there. The software is what you actually live in every time you use the thing.
So with the Omni launch, Square is rolling out a completely revamped simulator platform. I got a preview at the PGA Show, and it’s definitely an upgrade. Better interface. Better graphics. More courses. Way better practice options.
One cool new option is a new night driving range, which is just kind of a fun feature.
Plus, I’ll remind you that you’re not paying a subscription. The better ranges, better practice options, all of that stuff is still part of the initial purchase price.
We’re still waiting to see what Square decides to do regarding the simulator courses that are native in their own software. With the original Square, you pay a small amount (I think it’s like 2 cents per hole) for their fictional simulated golf courses. So I don’t know if they’re going to stick with that same credit model or not. We’ll see.
Another thing worth bringing up is the whole putting angle. That’s definitely a differentiator for Square. This is a company that comes from a putting simulator background. They’re the ones who built Exputt, which is a putting-only simulator, and their putting accuracy is something they’ve clearly put serious work into. A lot of sim companies either don’t include putting or they kind of treat it like an afterthought. For Square, it’s a strength. So if you’re into simulator putting, that’s definitely cool to see.
Elevate your game with the Square Golf Omni. Experience professional-grade swing analysis, high-speed camera tracking, and ultra-accurate data for indoor and outdoor use.
Yes. Unlike the original indoor-only Square Home model, the Square Omni features upgraded optics and a 4-camera photometric (camera-based) tracking system specifically tuned to handle outdoor light and varying shot distances. You can seamlessly transition from an indoor garage simulator bay to a real grass driving range in direct sunlight without needing to recalibrate or switch tracking modes.
The Omni tracks comprehensive ball and club data without requiring special marked golf balls. Ball Data: Ball speed, launch angle, direction, backspin, sidespin, total spin rate, spin axis, apex, carry, roll, and total distance.Club Data: Clubhead speed, smash factor, club path, face angle, attack angle, dynamic loft, and horizontal/vertical impact location.
No. One of the biggest advantages of the Square Omni is its subscription-free model. You can access the core tracking data, standard practice modes, and basic course play through the native Square Golf software without any recurring membership fees. Furthermore, connecting the device to external third-party software does not require an additional "hardware unlock" subscription.
Out of the box, the Square Omni connects to its native in-house practice and course software. For a more premium simulator experience, it features native integration with major industry-standard platforms, including: GSPro (with a free connection interface) E6 Connect The unit connects to your PC, iOS, or Android devices via Bluetooth.
Not necessarily. The Square Omni features a built-in on-unit display screen. When you are using it standalone at a driving range or backyard net, the monitor will display your key shot data directly on the device immediately after impact (with about a 1-second delay). However, to see full graphical shot tracing, simulation maps, or historical session tracking, you will want to pair it with the Square Golf app on your phone, tablet, or PC.
Look, I’m not going to B.S. you. I’ve got to get more time hands-on with this Omni to say for sure whether I think it’s your best choice.
But I will say this right now: It looks like a very, very serious contender. I actually think this thing has a chance to shake things up in a big way.
If it’s as accurate as the display unit at the PGA Show, you’re getting a crazy value for $1,600. Like, seriously, I think some of the competitors are going to freak out a little bit.
The combination of indoor/outdoor capability, a data package that includes impact location tracking, no subscription fees, a way better build quality, and an improving software platform for this kind of money is hard to match in the camera launch monitor world. Yeah, you can get something similar with radar, but not everybody wants to go that direction.
So, yeah, I think the Square Omni deserves a serious look. I actually think that a lot of people might be smart to preorder it based on everything we do know at this point. I personally think it’s going to deliver.
What do you guys think? Are you considering the Square Omni? Already have one pre-ordered? Let me know in the comments. I’d love to hear where you’re landing on this one.
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