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Launch monitors
The launch monitor reads each shot. It's the most important purchase, and the one where subscriptions hide the real cost.
Two kinds, and why it matters for your room
Radar
Sits behind the golfer and watches the ball fly. Needs depth: about 15 ft of room, and the FlightScope Mevo Gen2 asks for about 16 ft indoors. Examples: Garmin R10, FlightScope Mevo Gen2.
Camera
Sits beside the ball on the floor, or in the ceiling above it, and photographs impact. Needs less depth, which suits garages and shallow rooms. Examples: SkyTrak+, Uneekor EYE MINI, Foresight GC3, Bushnell Launch Pro, Uneekor EYE XO2 (ceiling).
Real cost, including subscriptions
| Model | Price | Subscription | First year | GSPro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin Approach R10 | $480–$600 | Garmin Golf ~$100/yr | ~$600–$700 | Yes |
| Rapsodo MLM2PRO | $600–$700 | ~$200/yr, or ~$600 lifetime | ~$900 | Yes |
| FlightScope Mevo+ | ~$1,100 | ~$600 Pro Package | ~$1,700 | Yes |
| FlightScope Mevo Gen2 | $1,299 | None | $1,299 | Yes |
| SkyTrak+ | ~$2,200 | None required | ~$2,200 | Only through a third-party app |
| Bushnell Launch Pro | ~$2,500 | ~$1,000 Silver tier | ~$3,500 | Yes |
| Foresight GC3 | $3,999 (sale) | None on ball-enabled version | $3,999 | Yes |
| Uneekor EYE XO2 | $7,999 (sale) | Pro plan $199/yr needed for GSPro | ~$8,200 | Yes, with Pro plan |
Simulator software such as GSPro (~$250/yr) is a separate yearly cost on top of these. The Rapsodo MLM2XPRO (~$900) is another option under $1,000; check its current plan with Rapsodo.
Every model
- Launch monitorGarmin Approach R10$480–$600
Small radar unit that sits behind the ball. The cheapest way into GSPro. Spin is estimated, not measured. Garmin Golf (~$100/yr) unlocks home sim play.
- Launch monitorRapsodo MLM2PRO$600–$700
Radar plus cameras, so it measures spin. Needs a ~$200/yr membership (or ~$600 lifetime) for full features. Works with GSPro.
- Launch monitorFlightScope Mevo Gen2$1,299
Radar unit with 20 data points and no subscription, ever. Indoors it needs about 16 ft: 8 ft of ball flight and 8 ft behind the ball.
- Launch monitorSkyTrak+~$2,200
Sits beside the ball, so it needs no depth behind the golfer. No subscription required. Connects to GSPro only through a third-party app.
- Launch monitorUneekor EYE MINIcheck with seller
Camera unit on the floor beside the ball. Officially works with GSPro. The free Player plan covers basic use.
- Launch monitorBushnell Launch Pro~$2,500
Camera unit beside the ball, built on Foresight's technology. Needs a subscription (~$1,000 Silver tier), so the first year is about $3,500.
- Launch monitorForesight GC3$3,999 (sale)
Camera unit beside the ball, so the room needs less depth. No subscription on the ball-enabled version. Official GSPro support.
- Launch monitorUneekor EYE XO2$7,999 (sale; list $12,700)
Three cameras mounted in the ceiling, 9 to 10 ft above the floor, so nothing sits on the floor. Tracks 24 data points with any ball. GSPro needs the Pro plan ($199/yr).
Want to build your own launch monitor? Open-source projects like PiTrac and OpenFlight work with GSPro. See Build your own.
Questions
Which launch monitors work with GSPro?
Garmin R10 and R50, Rapsodo MLM2PRO, FlightScope Mevo+ and Mevo Gen2, Uneekor, Foresight, Bushnell Launch Pro, Full Swing KIT and others are on GSPro's official list. SkyTrak+ works only through a third-party app, and Trackman uses its own software.
Which launch monitors have no subscription?
The FlightScope Mevo Gen2, the SkyTrak+ and the ball-enabled Foresight GC3 don't require one.
Do I need a radar or a camera launch monitor?
If the room is shallower than about 15 ft, choose a camera unit that sits beside the ball. Radar units need room behind the golfer.