SG Racing Pro V2:
the shift feel won me over.

Review disclosure: SG Racing supplied the Pro V2 free of charge for review. The opinions below reflect my original testing, and the product button links directly to the manufacturer rather than an affiliate offer.

The SG Racing Pro V2 was a relatively simple piece of hardware whose appeal became obvious every time I changed gear. After several months of use, its firm, mechanical action was the part I kept coming back to. It was not the neatest-looking installation, and I had a couple of requests for refinement, but I enjoyed its shifting feel more than the other sequential shifters I had tried at that point.

A straightforward mechanical design

The CNC-machined aluminium body and metal shift knob felt substantial from the moment I handled the shifter. The open design exposed the mechanism between the two main side plates.

It was a purposeful, mechanical-looking product rather than a smooth enclosed housing. I liked that character, although someone who wants every mechanism concealed may prefer a different appearance.

SG’s current specification lists approximately 1.5 kg in weight and a height of 38 cm, matching the figures discussed in my original review.

The construction felt rock solid during my use. That is a hands-on observation about the review period, rather than a promise that any mechanism will last indefinitely.

Mounting it on my rig

The base provided two mounting points. I attached it to the shifter arm on my Advanced Sim Racing ASR Pro with bolts and T-nuts, and did not have difficulty getting it into position.

My review unit did not include a separate mounting plate or the hardware needed for every possible installation. Check your cockpit and the current package contents before assuming everything is supplied.

The amount of resistance was part of what made it enjoyable, but it also made a firm mounting position important. Movement in a shifter arm would distract from the action I liked so much.

This was a USB shifter for my PC setup. The original review specifically excluded console support, so console users should not assume a USB connection makes it compatible with their system.

The knob and neutral lever

The textured aluminium knob was comfortable in my hand, with no sharp edges bothering me. I liked it with or without gloves and saw no need to change it during the review.

It could be removed, but its M8 hole did not make it a straightforward swap for a typical automotive threaded knob. A different knob could need an adapter or a custom solution.

That was one detail I wanted made easier in a future version. It is a small concern if you like the supplied knob, but more relevant if you already have a particular replacement in mind.

The metal neutral/reverse lever felt substantial and had a reassuring amount of resistance. Its input could be assigned to another function in the sim if that suited the car I was driving.

Wiring I would tidy up

Two wires left the shifter: one for the main shift sensors and another for the extra lever. They ran toward a small plastic control box, with a USB cable continuing to the PC.

The box could be positioned close to the shifter and tucked out of the way, but I would have preferred a cleaner single-cable arrangement.

This did not change the shift feel, and I could accommodate it on my rig. It remained a finishing detail I wanted improved alongside the knob attachment.

The open housing and visible cabling are worth looking at in the photos and video, particularly if a very tidy cockpit installation matters to you.

Several months of shifting

I used the Pro V2 across different sims and racing disciplines over several months. The question was not just how it felt on the first pull, but whether it remained enjoyable in regular driving.

The strong actuation was the main attraction. SG specifies roughly 7–9 kg of push/pull force to trigger a shift; I did not independently measure that figure, but the action was clearly firm in use.

Each change felt deliberate and satisfying. The mechanical resistance gave me a stronger sense of connection to the car than I had experienced with several other sequential shifters.

I also liked the sound. It was audible enough to contribute to the experience without becoming obnoxious to me, although that judgment will depend on your room and tolerance for mechanical noise.

A driver who prefers a light shifter may reach a different verdict. The strong action was a benefit for my preferences, rather than something every buyer necessarily wants.

How it compared in my original review

At the time of the review, I had used alternatives including the VNM, MOZA SGP and Oktane Designs SEQ V2. The SG became my favourite sequential shifting experience among the hardware I had tried then.

I particularly preferred its shift feel to the MOZA and VNM mechanisms I discussed. That comparison was about the experience in my hand, not a claim of better electronics, reliability or faster lap times.

The appeal was the combination of resistance, confidence and mechanical feel. More polished housings or extra features on other products did not outweigh that for me.

This article concerns the Pro V2 reviewed in August 2024. It is separate from my later SG Racing Rally shifter and handbrake review, and the product link below goes to the Pro V2 listing.

Original price and my verdict

The original video discussed a promotional price of €290 with a free-worldwide-shipping offer. Those were the terms at the time of recording; check the current listing for today’s price, shipping and options.

I thought it was a compelling choice for someone seeking a premium-feeling sequential shifter without moving to the most expensive end of the market.

My requests were fairly specific: streamline the wiring and make it easier to fit alternative shift knobs. I otherwise had very little to criticise about how much I enjoyed using it.

If a strong shift is what you want, the Pro V2 made a convincing case in my test. The main buying checks are whether that force suits you, whether your mounting is solid, and whether the cabling and knob arrangement fit your plans.

About this article: Adapted from my original review script and video review. Driving impressions refer to the original review period. The official SG Racing Pro V2 listing was checked for the current product destination and specifications.