Technology
Helps you decide whether a launch monitor is worth buying, which kind suits where you will use it, and what it measures.
Guide
Start with the guide. It explains the choice and compares products from this page.
How much room you need for a home launch monitor
The space 16 launch monitors need, in their makers' own figures, behind the ball, in front of it, side to side and overhead, and which work indoors, outdoors or both.
Buying factors
Launch monitors report ball data, such as speed and launch angle, and some report club data. Some values are measured directly and others are calculated. Check which are which for each model.
Some designs suit outdoor ranges and others indoor rooms, and each has space and placement needs. Check the maker’s requirements against the space you have.
Some features, such as simulated courses, need extra software or a subscription. Include these costs when comparing prices.
Makers describe accuracy in different ways, and their claims are hard to compare. We record what they publish but cannot confirm it without testing.
Researched
Sorted by the price we checked, lowest first. Products without a current price come last.
$199.99
New Condition; sold as the Rapsodo Mobile Launch Monitor
$199.99
$399.99
Blue Tees
$499.99
$499.99
$599.99
New, Black
$699.99
Bushnell Golf
$999.99
LPi Circle B Edition
FlightScope
$1,149
Uneekor
$1,699
$1,995
Uneekor
$2,999
$2,999.99
Circle B Edition
$4,999
$4,999.99
Foresight Sports
$6,999
New GC3 bundle (2nd Swing lists FSX Play, FSX 2020 with 10 courses, FSX Pro, Foresight Fairgrounds and the Foresight Sports Performance App)
Specifications
Published specifications only, in the same order as the cards. The most complete rows come first.
| Specification | RapsodoMLM1 | Shot ScopeLM1 | Voice CaddieSwing Caddie SC300i | Blue TeesRainmaker | GarminApproach R10 | Voice CaddieSwing Caddie SC4 PRO | RapsodoMLM2PRO | Bushnell GolfLaunch Pro i | FlightScopeMevo Gen2 | UneekorEYE MINI LITE | SkyTrakST MAX | UneekorEYE MINI | Bushnell GolfLaunch Pro | Full SwingKIT | GarminApproach R50 | Foresight SportsGC3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracking | Doppler radar paired with an iPhone or iPad camera | Doppler radar | Doppler radar | Doppler radar | Radar | Doppler Radar | Dual optical camera vision + radar processing | Auto-calibrating three-camera system: high speed/high resolution cameras with infrared | Fusion Tracking: 3D Doppler radar with synchronized image processing | 2 high-speed photometric infrared cameras | Photometric camera & dual Doppler radar | 2 high-speed photometric infrared cameras | Auto-calibrating three-camera system: high speed/high resolution cameras with infrared | Patented, 24GHz Dual-Mode, ML Enhanced Radar | 3 high-speed cameras | Triscopic High-Speed Camera System |
| Where it works | Full indoor/outdoor use | Indoor and outdoor use | Practice sessions both on and off the course | Built for the range, the backyard, the sim bay | Inside your home, in the backyard or on the range | Indoors and outdoors | Full functionality indoors and outdoors | Indoor only | Indoors and outdoors | Indoors only | Indoor | Indoors or outdoors | Indoor + Outdoor | Indoors and outdoors | Inside or on the driving range | Indoor/Outdoor Use |
| Measures | Carry Distance, Total Distance, Ball Speed, Club Speed, Launch Angle, Launch Direction, Smash Factor, Side Carry, Apex, Shot Type, Spin Rate | Club speed, Ball speed, Smash factor, Carry distance, Total distance | Distance (carry), Smash Factor, Swing Speed, Ball Speed, Launch Angle, Apex, Spin Rate (in app) | Ball Speed, Launch Angle, Launch Direction, Apex, Carry, Total Distance, Back Spin, Side Spin, Spin Axis, Attack Angle, Club Speed, Club Path, Smash Factor, Side, Side Total, Hang Time, Descent Angle, Apex Time, Landing Speed, Landing Spin | Club head speed, Club face angle, Club path angle, Angle of attack, Ball speed, Launch angle, Launch direction, Spin axis, Spin rate, Apex height, Smash factor, Carry distance, Total distance, Deviation distance | Carry/Total Distance, Swing Speed, Ball Speed, Smash Factor, Apex (Max Height), Launch Angle, Launch Direction, Spin Rate | Angle of Attack, Club Path, Ball Speed, Club Speed, Smash Factor, Launch Angle, Launch Direction, Carry Distance, Total Distance, Spin Rate, Spin Axis, Descent Angle, Side Carry, Apex, Shot Type | Carry Distance, Ball Speed, Total Spin, Launch Angle (Vertical), Horizontal Launch Angle, Spin Tilt Axis, Back Spin, Side Spin, Ball Apex, Ball Descent Angle, Ball Offline, Ball Curve, Hangtime, Club Head Speed, Smash Factor, Club Path (In/Out), Angle of Attack | Carry Distance, Roll Distance, Total Distance, Ball Speed, Club Speed, Smash Factor, Vertical Launch Angle, Horizontal Launch Angle, Spin Rate, Spin Axis, Apex Height, Flight Time, Lateral Landing, Angle of Attack, Spin Loft, Shot Type, Shot Dispersion | Ball speed, Launch Angle, Side Angle, Back Spin, Side Spin, Spin Axis, Ball Flight Type, Carry Distance, Run, Total Distance, Apex, Distance to Apex, Flight Time, Angle of Descent, Side Total, Club Path, Club Speed, Smash Factor, Attack Angle | Carry Distance, Total Distance, Ball Speed, Back Spin, Side Spin, Descent Angle, Side Angle, Launch Angle, Shot Shape, Club Head Speed, Smash Factor, Club Path, Face Angle, Face-to-Path | Ball speed, Launch Angle, Side Angle, Back Spin, Side Spin, Spin Axis, Ball Flight Type, Carry Distance, Run, Total Distance, Apex, Distance to Apex, Flight Time, Angle of Descent, Side Total, Club Path, Club Speed, Smash Factor, Attack Angle | Carry Distance, Ball Speed, Total Spin, Launch Angle (Vertical), Horizontal Launch Angle, Spin Tilt Axis, Back Spin, Side Spin, Ball Apex, Ball Descent Angle, Ball Offline, Ball Curve, Hangtime, Club Head Speed, Smash Factor, Club Path (In/Out), Angle of Attack | Carry distance, Total distance, Spin rate, Spin axis, Face angle, Face to path, Attack angle, Launch angle, Ball speed, Club speed, Smash factor, Club path, Horizontal angle, Apex height, Side carry distance, Side total distance | Club head speed, Club face angle, Club path angle, Angle of attack, Ball speed, Launch angle, Launch direction, Spin axis, Spin rate, Apex height, Smash factor, Carry distance, Total distance, Deviation distance | Launch Angle, Side Angle, Ball Speed, Total Spin, Carry, Side Spin/Spin Axis, Club Head Speed, Smash Factor, Club Path, Angle of Attack |
| Software | Rapsodo MLM app (iOS only; iPhone or iPad required); R-Cloud web access to session history, shot videos and data export | Shot Scope mobile app (session history), with data shown on the unit’s 3.5-inch color display | MySwingCaddie app (iOS and Android); VC Manager (Windows and Mac) for updates | Blue Tees LAUNCH App (tablet or mobile); connects to E6 and GSPro | Garmin Golf app; Home Tee Hero simulator; compatible with GSPro, E6, Awesome Golf and more | VoiceCaddie S app (Apple and Android); E6 Connect (iOS and PC) and Optishot Orion compatible; VC Manager for Windows and Mac | MLM2PRO app (Apple and Android); Rapsodo Courses (30,000+ courses), Rapsodo Range, Rapsodo Combine, R-Speed, R-Cloud; connects with GSPRO, E6 and Awesome Golf | Foresight Premier simulation software (needs a gaming PC, not included) and the Foresight app through a Foresight+ membership; GSPro with a Gold membership; Gold allows additional 1st and 3rd party software for purchase | FS Golf app (iOS, Android, PC); FS Skills Challenges app; E6 Connect 8-course bundle included (iOS and PC); integrates with Awesome Golf (PC & iOS) and GSPro (PC) | Uneekor VIEW software on a Windows PC (virtual driving range); Refine/Refine+ courses, AI Trainer and GAMEDAY by membership; third-party software connector | SKYTRAK app with Game Improvement tools (Skills Assessments, Bag Mapping, Randomized Practice, Wedge Matrix), Speed Training powered by GOLFTEC and GOLFTEC Practice Ranges; Foresight/Trackman Core and Elite plans | EYE MINI App (Android and iOS); VIEW Air app (iPad); Uneekor VIEW on a Windows PC (optional); third-party software compatible | Foresight Premier simulation software (needs a gaming PC, not included) and the Foresight app through a Foresight+ membership; GSPro with a Gold membership; LINK-enabled MyBag in the BushnellGolf.com app with Pro X3+ and Pro X3+ LINK rangefinders | Full Swing app (iOS and Android); compatible with GSPro for PC and e6 CONNECT for iPhone and iPad (packages sold separately); Full Swing Golf for KIT software with KIT Studio PC packages; FS Combine powered by Clippd | Built-in Home Tee Hero simulator on a 10-inch touchscreen; Garmin Golf app; compatible with 3rd-party simulators | Foresight Premier simulation software and the Foresight app, both run by one Foresight+ membership |
| Subscription | MLM1 Premium Membership $99.99/year (non-transferable); a Premium trial is included with purchase | No subscription: Shot Scope includes a free lifetime subscription to the Shot Scope app | Not published | AI Analytics Package: 1 year free, included with purchase | Home Tee Hero course play and stored swing videos require an active Garmin Golf membership; third-party simulator subscriptions are sold separately | The VoiceCaddie S app is free; E6 Connect / Optishot Orion courses are an optional subscription; 5 E6 Connect courses and 1 driving range are included | A 45-day Premium Membership trial is included. Premium features listed: cloud video storage, slow-motion replay, session insights, Rapsodo Combine, spin rate and spin axis (with RPT balls), club path and angle of attack, Rapsodo Courses, Rapsodo Range, Impact Vision, dual camera, R-Cloud and R-Speed | Free tier: basic data views and 10 sessions of history. Foresight+ Silver $199/yr and Gold $599/yr; Gold is required for third-party software. Course Pass $295/yr and Course Pass Pro $595/yr (need Silver or Gold). GSPro $250/year. New devices include a 30-day trial | No subscription required: all core data parameters, firmware updates and software fixes are free. The Pro Package and Face Impact Location are optional software upgrades; additional E6 Connect courses are sold separately | A software package is required. The Player Package is free with every unit (ball and club data, VIEW virtual driving range, 100 Power U reports, single profile). Paid tiers, per unit billed annually: Pro $199/yr (adds third-party connector, Refine 5 courses), Champion $399/yr (adds AI Trainer, Refine+ 20 courses), Ultimate $599/yr (adds GAMEDAY). A free 3-month Ultimate Package is included | A 14-day trial membership is included (Sweetens Cove plus all game improvement features, including GOLFTEC Practice Ranges); unlimited cloud storage comes with an Essential, Core or Elite membership | The Player Package is free with every unit (ball and club data, VIEW virtual driving range, 100 Power U reports, single profile). Paid tiers, per unit billed annually: Pro $199/yr (adds third-party connector, Refine 5 courses), Champion $399/yr (adds AI Trainer, Refine+ 20 courses), Ultimate $599/yr (adds GAMEDAY). A free 3-month Ultimate Package is included | Free tier: ball data and 10 sessions of history. Foresight+ Silver $199/yr and Gold $599/yr; club data requires a software subscription and Gold is required for third-party software. Course Pass $295/yr and Course Pass Pro $595/yr. GSPro $250/year. New devices include a 30-day trial | The Full Swing app is free and the 16 data points need no unlock; Full Swing Golf for KIT software requires a subscription; GSPro and e6 CONNECT packages are sold separately | Home Tee Hero course play (43,000+ courses) and the weekly global leaderboard require a subscription | Each bundle includes 30 days of Foresight+ Gold Membership with Course Pass Pro |
| Space needed | Unit 6–8 ft behind the ball, facing down the target line. Into a net: net at least 8 ft in front of the ball. Outdoors: at least 60–80 ft of ball flight | 55 inches / 1.4 m behind the ball | At least 5 feet behind the ball on the same level as the golf ball | Device 5 feet directly behind the ball. Indoors: at least 10 feet of open space between the ball and the net or impact screen | Launch monitor on the ground between 6 ft. and 8 ft. behind the tee location. Indoors: the tee location at least 8 ft. away from the net | 5 ft behind the ball on the same level as the ball; 10 ft from the ball to a net or screen recommended | Indoors: a little more than 14 feet total (8 feet from ball to net, plus the unit 6.5–8.5 feet behind the ball). Outdoors: unit 6.5–8.5 feet directly behind the ball | Device 16” to 24” away from the hitting zone, level with the hitting surface | Full swing outdoors: 7–9 feet sensor to tee, unrestricted ball flight. Limited flight: 7–9 feet sensor to tee with at least 8 feet of ball flight. Putting: 5 feet sensor to tee and a recommended minimum of 8 feet of flat roll | Not published | Minimum unobstructed area: length 10 feet, width 10 feet; safe ceiling height varies with your height and club length | Not published | Outdoors: no limits. Indoors: 13 feet of depth to track ball flight, at least 6 feet of width, and enough ceiling height to safely swing your club | Outdoors: KIT 10 feet behind the ball. Indoors: 8–10 feet of ball flight to the screen or net and 8–10 feet of space behind the ball | Launch monitor approximately 1.5 ft. to the side of the tee location, facing it | Device approximately 2 feet away from the hitting area, level with the hitting surface |
| Battery | Not published | 3.7V Lithium Battery (1800mAh); approx. 5 hours of use; USB Type-C charging | Rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery, up to 20 hours (depending on conditions); USB-C charging | 6+ hour battery life | Internal rechargeable lithium-ion, up to 10 hours | Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery 7,500 mAh; 10 hours (depending on conditions) | Not published | A/C power adapter | Rechargeable Li-ion, up to 6 hours; USB-C charging | Not published | Rechargeable lithium-polymer (4 hours) | Battery power | Battery life 5–7 hours; A/C power adapter charging | Built-in Lithium-ion 8000mAh; approximately 5 hours of use (depending on conditions) | Internal rechargeable lithium-ion, up to 4 hours | Lithium-Ion |
Price intelligence
Typical-price and deal information appears once there is enough history.
| Product | Lowest price | Maker’s list price | Lowest used price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapsodo MLM1 | $199.99Global Golf | $249.99 | No used price checked |
| Shot Scope LM1 | $199.99TGW | $199.99 | No used price checked |
| Voice Caddie Swing Caddie SC300i | $399.99PGA TOUR Superstore | $399.99 | No used price checked |
| Blue Tees Rainmaker | $499.992nd Swing Golf | $599.99 | No used price checked |
| Garmin Approach R10 | $499.99DICK'S Sporting Goods | $499.99 | No used price checked |
| Voice Caddie Swing Caddie SC4 PRO | $599.99Global Golf | $599.99 | No used price checked |
| Rapsodo MLM2PRO | $699.99TGW | $699.99 | No used price checked |
| Bushnell Golf Launch Pro i | $999.99PGA TOUR Superstore | $1,999.99 | No used price checked |
| FlightScope Mevo Gen2 | $1,149FlightScope | $1,299 | No used price checked |
| Uneekor EYE MINI LITE | $1,6992nd Swing Golf | $2,750 | No used price checked |
| SkyTrak ST MAX | $1,995Global Golf | $2,995 | No used price checked |
| Uneekor EYE MINI | $2,9992nd Swing Golf | $4,500 | No used price checked |
| Bushnell Golf Launch Pro | $2,999.99Global Golf | $2,999.99 | No used price checked |
| Full Swing KIT | $4,999Global Golf | $4,999 | No used price checked |
| Garmin Approach R50 | $4,999.99DICK'S Sporting Goods | $4,999.99 | No used price checked |
| Foresight Sports GC3 | $6,9992nd Swing Golf | $6,999 | No used price checked |
Learn
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Two Garmin launch monitors with the same list of metric names. They differ on tracking, built-in screen, battery life and where each works.
A radar unit run from your phone against a camera-and-radar unit with a paid Premium Membership. They differ on how each reads spin, what you pay after the box, and how each suits the range.
Two camera-and-radar launch monitors for home and range. The MLM2PRO costs less up front but puts spin and club data behind a membership; the Mevo Gen2 costs more and needs no subscription for its core data.
A camera-and-radar unit with a paid Premium Membership against a radar unit with a free app. They differ on the metrics each lists, setup space and published battery life.
A camera-and-radar unit for indoor use against a two-camera unit that runs on battery indoors or out. They differ on club data, where each works and what each membership covers.
