The 17 Best Golf Launch Monitors of 2023 Reviews & Buyer Guide

The EYE XO is Uneekor's successor to the widely popular QED launch monitor. It provides a huge improvement over the previous generation of launch monitors in that it doesn't require any ball marking to provide highly accurate readings and data (As opposed to the QED). The EYE XO2 is an upgrade to the EYE XO, which embarks a third camera for improved accuracy and a larger hitting zone.

The EYE XO/ EYE XO2 are overhead indoor launch monitors, meaning that they can easily be mounted on the ceiling, which hugely facilitates their use. As a result, there is no need to switch the positioning of the monitor depending on whether the player is right or left-handed (One task less in mounting and more time to spend in uninterrupted golf pleasure).

Both monitors are camera-based and use high-speed cameras to detect and replay everything related to your swing. They provide real-time clubhead and ball data, in addition to a newer upgraded version of Uneekor's proprietary verification photographic technology: The Club and Swing Optix. As a result, you can get replays of your swings and even of the club head hitting the ball at impact! The EYE XO uses a dual-camera system while the EYE XO2 adds a third camera to the mix.

The included non-marking ball technology means you can pick any ball you like and use it with the monitor (The previous generation QED required specific marked balls).

Moreover, you get plenty of feedback on each of your swings. You can get readings of your ball's total spin, backspin, side spin, spin axis, and ball impact on the club face. The club data includes the club speed, smash factor, path, vertical and horizontal impact points, and the following angles: attack, face, loft, & lie.

In the end, you get everything you need to make calculated decisions on what to change to improve your game.

Uneekore's Club and Swing Optix provide sophisticated software solutions that can be combined with additional high-speed cameras to provide valuable, high-quality visual feedback and help you fine-tune your swing and clubface angle; you can then make any necessary adjustments to improve consistency (and overall swings and game).

Uneekor has also launched an online database named the Power U Cloud in which all EYE XO/ EYE XO2 users can store their data for comparison purposes or connect with other players. You can even post your swing videos on social media or report your Power U sessions via email.

The EYE XO/ XO2 come with three different software options: The View software is the basic software that includes Uneekor's Optix, a 3D driving range, fitting data, and the swing motion analysis tool.

For an additional 1,000 dollars, you can get the Refine; it includes (in addition to the view features) a short game training module, five playable courses, an on-course practice mode, and a 6-player multiplayer mode.

Finally, if you can afford an additional 2,000 dollars to buy the Refine+ package, you get all the mentioned features of the View and Refine options, as well as a total of 20 courses that are playable online for up to six players.

You can also opt for 3rd party simulation software like TGC2019 for $995 or GSPro for an additional $550.

What’s Included

• Choice of Simulation Software
• Calibration Chart
• Reflective Stickers for Club Face
• Uneekor EYEXO or EYE XO2 Launch Monitor
• EYE XO/ EYE XO2 Bracket Mount
• Two-year warranty

The Uneekor QED is a photometric launch monitor that uses dual high-speed cameras to capture and provide club and ball performance data. It is an overhead item that can be mounted on the ceiling and provide a more comfortable experience; you will be able to swing your clubs freely without the risk of damaging your precious investment.

The monitor uses Uneekor's photographic validation technology: the QED Optix, to capture valuable, real-time videos of the smallest details of your swing; it can even capture the moment the clubhead strikes the ball at impact.

The QED monitor can help you improve your game with ball data, including side angle, launch angle, ball speed, side spin, back spin, carry, run, total distance, flight time, distance to apex, apex, and land angle. It also provides club data like the path, face angle, face to path, smash factor, and speed.

The software side of the QED launch monitor allows for three different options:

• The QED Ignite is the basic option that provides a swing motion analysis tool, a 3D driving range, club fitting data, and the Uneekor Optix.
• The QED Refine costs an additional 1,000 dollars and includes everything in the Ignite version, in addition to five playable courses, multiplayer support of up to six players, a short game training module, the QED challenge mode, and an on-course practice mode.
• For an additional 2,000 dollars, the QED Succeed offers everything in the Refine bundle with 20 additional virtual courses that are playable online for up to six players.

If you are looking for a larger course library, you could opt for the QED Ignite + TGC 2019 bundle for 950 dollars and enjoy more than 150,000 courses and many other features. For an even better value, you can buy the launch monitor as part of a complete simulation package: the Uneekor QED SIG 10 or the Uneekor QED SIG 12.

What’s included:

• The Uneekor QED launch monitor
• Choice of Simulation Software
• 2-Dozen Marked Bridgestone Balls
• Reflective Dots for the Club Face
• QED Ceiling Mount

Have you ever imagined having a ceiling-mounted version of the Foresight Sports GCQuad? An overhead monitor that can be easily mounted on the ceiling and never be touched again? The GCHawk is just that!

After installing the GCHawk, you get a remote control to operate and control your unit. It doesn’t matter if you are lefty or righty because either way, you will be able to use the launch monitor without moving or even touching it.

Just like the GCQuad, the Foresight Sports GCHawk uses four high-speed cameras as well as infrared sensors to capture anything and everything about your shots.

Accuracy is guaranteed thanks to the use of bleeding edge image recognition and advanced object detection technologies (something you would expect from a company like Foresight Sports).

The unit comes with the FSX2020 simulation software, which provides extremely realistic and immersive graphics for you to play the world’s most prestigious courses in 4K quality. 

The GCHawk measures everything the GCQuad does; but if that’s not enough for you, you can activate the Club data analysis add-on (for an additional 4,000 dollars) and get additional measurements like smash factor, angle of attack, clubhead speed, face angle and lie at impact, loft at impact, impact location (on the club face), etc.

In short, you get yourself a professional launch monitor that measures everything you need to get better. The activation takes place via software and doesn’t require any additional hardware.

The second optional add-on is the Soccer Multisport (costs 1,000 dollars); it is capable of measuring metrics of other sports (like soccer) thanks to its advanced tracking system.

You’ll get additional data about ball spin, launch angle, spin tilt axis, etc. This is an interesting and useful feature for those who like other sports in addition to golf. 

What’s included

• GCHawk launch monitor
• Two types of ceiling mounts
• Alignment wand
• Power supply & power cable
• 15' USB type-c cable
• 30’ ethernet cable
• 2 rubber tees & 5” hand grip
• Remote control

If you're looking for a launch monitor that provides accurate ball and club data points and is budget-friendly, then the SkyTrak+ is a solid solution.

SkyTrak is a trusted brand by the R&D teams at every major golf equipment company and is renowned for its data accuracy.

Their first device launched in 2014 was a significant breakthrough in the golf launch monitor market when it came out. with a notable advance in the launch monitor market that offered an excellent experience thanks to its real-time practice system.

The SkyTrak+ launched in 2023 is the successor to one of the industry's most popular launch monitors that provided great value.

With its proprietary machine learning algorithms and dual Doppler radar and photometric system, the SkyTrak+ generates precise club data points that are typically only available on more expensive Tour-grade launch monitors. 

The SkyTrak+ has a 40-percent larger hitting area (compared to the original Skytrak) and uses a camera-based photometric system for reliable ball data. Most launch monitors use either radar or cameras as the primary method of ball/club measurement, but the SkyTrak+ uses both for better accuracy.

The SkyTrak+ software provides immediate feedback and valuable information, including a Shot Optimizer and Shot Score. The software also includes a skills assessment, bag mapping, wedge matrix, and practice randomizer. 

In addition, the launch monitor can potentially serve high-quality golf simulation on a budget, which is ideal for avid golfers who want to practice their game at home.

Their device was a significant breakthrough in the golf launch monitor market when it came out. with a notable advance in the launch monitor market that offered an excellent experience thanks to its real-time practice system.

As one of the top options in the market for under 2,000 dollars, SkyTrak has been the talk of launch monitor groups and forums for many years because of its incredible value and accuracy for the price compared to the commercial, highly-priced systems.

Studies show that the SkyTrak launch monitor offers 98% accuracy at an affordable cost. Kane Cochran, of WRX, covered during his tests the difference in accuracy between SkyTrak VS Trackman in terms of precision. The results were surprisingly good for Skytrak- a mere 2% difference, making it one of the top options to consider as a Trackman alternative.

Thanks to the shot tracer technology, you can view the ball flight on your smart device and get feedback on the spin rate, angle, distance, shot shape, and other points. These details enable you to make improvements and enhance your game.

Skytrak is suitable for both game improvement and entertainment purposes (with a plethora of compatible software plans).

The built-in rechargeable battery allows you to play continuously for five hours; you don't have to worry about your game getting interrupted.

The SkyTrak Launch Monitor tracks the following parameters: Back Spin, Side Angle, Roll Distance, Ball Speed, Club head Speed, Launch Angle, Total or Carry Distance, Flightpath, Angle of Descent, Side Spin, and Distance Offline.

SkyTrak Launch Monitor Package includes:

The Basic Practice Range Software (upgradable to the Game Improvement or Play & Improve plans), Launch Monitor, The Companion App, The user manual, USB Cable, and Quick Start Guide.

Flightscope is a big name in the world of golf and especially launch monitors, so you can expect all of their products to be top-notch quality, and their X3 launch monitor is no exception!

The X3 combines image processing and 3D radar tracking technologies to provide some unmatched accurate data and readings (Fusion Tracking).

It can provide around 50 different metrics about full swings, putting, chipping, and ball flight. So whatever you need to monitor and analyze, the X3 has you covered!

This launch monitor integrates some useful features that can help you better understand what affects your game and act accordingly.

For example, the Environment optimizer in the software allows you to configure the environmental elements that may be affecting your shots; they include air temperature, humidity, altitude, relative landing height, and wind speed and direction.

This is great if you are a professional player wishing to practice for an upcoming tournament without leaving your home course.

The Short Game Analysis helps you with putting, chipping and pitching. It gives instant feedback on your ball trajectory, speed graph, grouping, etc. It also helps improve consistency around the green with wedge D-plane data for each of your clubs.

Moreover, you can improve your putting thanks to the provided putter face and path tracking data.

The X3 also includes Multicam and video lessons with multiple customizable features. You can choose what features and readings to display during each lesson, record lessons and utilize drawing and screencast tools with voiceovers for valuable feedback.

The Multicam Feeds feature means that you can record shots with multiple cams and sync them to get instant feedback on your swings.

The unit also offers great portability thanks to its built-in battery that is capable of lasting up to six hours of continuous use.

What's included:

• FlightScope X3 Launch Monitor
• Ethernet and USB Cables
• Backpack
• Metallic Stickers
• Charging cable

Foresight Sports' GCQuad Launch monitor is among the world's most accurate and complete launch monitors. In addition, it is the only monitor in the industry to feature a quadrophonic imaging technology to ensure it delivers extremely accurate readings and images of the ball and club head performance analysis.

The GCQuad is compact and easy to carry; it can be used indoors or outdoors and will constantly provide the most accurate and reliable readings thanks to its four state-of-the-art, high-speed cameras that operate at a whopping 6,000+ FPS (Frames Per Second). The result is that all the details of your swings are captured in high quality and super slow motion.

The analyzed ball data includes horizontal launch angles, vertical launch angles, spin, spin axis, ball speed, and carry distance.

Club data includes dynamic loft at impact, dynamic lie at impact, impact position on club face (a club head analysis add-on is needed), swing path, attack angle, club face angle, smash factor, and club head velocity.

Software-wise, the GCQuad comes with the FSX 2020 Simulation Software, one of the most realistic golf simulation software available today; you can play some of the most popular courses around the globe in stunning 4K, Ultra HD graphics.

The FSX 2020 includes five playable courses (Bayou Golf & Fishing ClubBroken Tree, Linfield National, Willow Crest and Teton Pines), a virtual driving range, club fitting software, Foresight Sports' online Network, and Skills Challenge and Long Drive & Closest to the Pin Competitions.

Moreover, you can download software add-ons, including the Club Head Analysis and the Essential Putting Analysis; these will provide additional readings and help you better analyze your entire swings (and putts).

Both add-ons will cost you an extra 6,500 dollars in total (4,000 dollars for the club head analysis and 2,500 for the Putting Analysis); they are not cheap, but if you can afford them, they will certainly boost your practice sessions and help you improve your game much faster.

What's included:

• GCQuad launch monitor
• FSX 2020 Software
• USB-C Cable
• Alignment Stick
• Club marker dispenser

Next in our list is another Foresight Sports launch monitor. The company's products have all been highly rated by satisfied customers around the world, and the GC3 launch monitor is no exception.

This is one of the most accurate and trusted monitors available today. It uses a triple (triphonic) camera system to detect numerous data about your ball and club.

It was the first monitor in the world to use three high-speed cameras for detection and data collection. Moreover, the touchscreen display on top of the monitor makes it easy to track and compare your shots.

The GC3 is a highly-portable device. It comes with an integrated, rechargeable battery that can last for up to 7 hours of continuous use. So, using the monitor indoors with your simulator setup or outdoors on the course or range is an easy task.

The GC3 launch monitor is simulation-ready, meaning that it comes pre-loaded with an incredible suite of software that can be used with a simulator system.

The suite includes the FSX Play software, the FSX Pro Performance software and the Foresight Sports Performance app. Out of the box, the activation license enables you to play ten virtual courses (with the possibility to purchase more if you want to).

All in all, the GC3 launch monitor will provide a hyper-realistic and immersive virtual golf experience with beautiful graphics that can be scaled to a resolution of up to 4K. It will also help you improve your training sessions, thanks to the unparalleled data accuracy it provides.

The GC3's three cameras capture very useful data, and the readings are very accurate. These include the following:

Club Data:

• Club Head Speed
• Smash Factor
• Club Path
• Angle of Attack

Ball Data:

• Launch Angle
• Side Angle
• Ball Speed
• Total Spin
• Carry
• Side Spin/ Spin Axis

Foresight Sports GC3 monitor is the successor of another very popular launch monitor of the same brand: the Foresight Sports GC2.

Again, the company did a great job improving a product that is already excellent. Both monitors rely on Photosynthetic technology using high-speed cameras (up to 10,000 FPS) to capture the slightest details of your swing.

However, while the GC2 relies on a dual-camera system, the GC3 adds another third camera to the mix to make the data as accurate as possible.

The GC3 also includes an improved Lithium-Ion battery, while the GC2 has an NIMH one. Both batteries will last for more than enough operation time.

Still, the GC3 uses better technology to store more power and reduce the weight of the whole device (as Lithium ION batteries are significantly lighter than NIMH ones). This helps considerably with the portability of the GC3.

Another huge improvement was made in the data interface media. The GC2 provides USB and Bluetooth connectivity, but the GC3 offers the possibility to connect your device via WIFI or Ethernet.

Moreover, the GC2 needed an optional add-on to capture club head data: the HMT (Head Measurement Technology) add-on. While the addon provides extremely accurate data, it still adds to the size of the package (instead of carrying one device, you need to carry two). Thankfully, the GC3 fixed this issue, as everything is included and merged into a single device; once again, that's an improvement that helps the GC3 be more portable than its predecessor.

What's included

• The GC3 launch monitor
• 1-Year Warranty
• Power Adapter + Cable
• USB-C Cable
• Alignment Stick
• Club Markers
• FSX Play Software
• FSX Software License (10 Courses Included)
• FSX Pro Performance Software
• Foresight Sports Performance App

Anyone passionate about the sport knows this for sure: Full Swing as a brand has lately been rhyming with Tiger Woods, one of the most legendary golfers in history.

He has been one of the greatest supporters of Full Swing's products, and lately, the company's latest creations have all been tested to meet Tiger's very high standards in terms of quality and accuracy.

The Full Swing Kit is the outcome of the world's top golfer ever and one of the world's greatest golf simulator manufacturers joining forces. The results can only be mesmerizing.

The Full Swing Kit is a radar-based launch monitor that employs the latest and greatest in technology, machine-learning radar, to achieve unparalleled accuracy of club and ball metrics.

This is a professional-grade launch monitor intended for those who are serious about taking their game to the highest level possible. 

The unit provides more than enough feedback and data to help players achieve all their goals fast. For example, you get readings of ball data such as spin rate, spin axis, carry and total distances, ball speed, etc. and club data like face to path, club path, angle, attack angle, club speed, etc. 

All the readings are done super fast thanks to the incredibly powerful hardware; both radar and media each have their own dedicated processor to detect launch data as fast and efficiently as possible.

The color Oled display makes it easy to read the feedback, which can be customizable and allows you to choose the specific data you like to see.

Moreover, the monitor comes with some useful features, such as bag management for a better understanding of each club in your bag, a built-in 4K camera to record, play slow-motion, save and share videos of your swings, and the ability to access data of every single shot you ever make through Historical data. (A subscription to the service is required).

Currently, Full Swing is working on integrating support for the industry's leading simulation software (E6 Connect primarily) to make for a more complete virtual experience. So better stay tuned for that!

Update: The E6 Perpetual Package (valued at $750- IOS only), with 5 playable courses, is already supported and included with your purchase, free of charge!

Last but not least, the monitor can be paired with any smart devices you have, be it a smartphone, tablet or smart watch (Apple Watch). You can even get the readings of your shots directly to your ears via Apple's Airpods, which is very practical!

The Bushnell Launch Pro is identical to the Foresight Sports GC3 in terms of design and tour-level accuracy of the recorded data. They both feature the triple camera system that offers precise readings of your shots. Aside from the difference in color accent, the two units are identical.

So, why does the GC3 cost almost 2.5 times the price of the Bushnell Pro? 

Back in 2021, Foresight Sports was acquired by Bushnell Golf’s mother company, Vista Outdoors. The two became sister companies, and immediately after that, the two produced their (almost identical) launch monitors, with the Pro being Bushnell’s first monitor ever.

A single component is what sets the two apart: the simulation software.

In fact, the GC3 is an all-inclusive system that includes simulation software (FSX2020) as well as other software like the FSX Performance App and FX Play, with each offering a set of useful features. Everything is included in the price of the unit itself.

On the other hand, the Bushnell Launch Pro comes barebones. You can get the tracked data displayed on the unit’s LCD monitor (you even lose a few metrics like club path and attack angle) in addition to one-year access to the most basic software.  You get to choose between three different subscription plans:

• The Basic Subscription: (99 dollars a year with the first year free)  Allows for access to the recorded data, a practice range, 2D ball flight render, dispersion data, cloud space to save 2 videos and 10 sessions.
• The Silver Subscription: (399 dollars / year) In addition to what you get in the basic plan, you can get access to online multiplayer play, 5 playable virtual courses (up to 4 players), 3D ball flight render and an increased cloud storage (20 sessions and 5 videos). 
• The Gold Subscription: (799 dollars / year) This plan brings the Bushnell Pro in terms with the GC3 (with all the features becoming identical). You get everything in the other two formulas, in addition to 10 golf courses (up to 6 players), access to 3rd party simulation, unlimited cloud saved sessions & 10 videos, and additional data (back/side spin, spin tilt axis, angle of attack, club path).

The player can choose a specific plan while activating the product. There is another unlimited plan that unlocks all the features of the FSX 2020 software and costs a 3,995 dollar one time fee. 

The Bushnell Pro Launch Monitor, compared to the GC3, somehow makes sense. It is intended for players who only need the features offered by the product out of the box, and nothing else.

In this case, the Bushnell Pro offers much more value than the GC3, as they get the same level of accuracy for much less money.

The Bushnell Pro can also be a better investment for those who are not sure about their golf passion in the long term. That is, if you think the passion you have for this sport may just be a phase (don’t get me wrong, please), and you are not sure about where you will be in a few years’ time, then this is a better option for you to enjoy the game without having to pay the full price of the GC3 (if you ever decide you want to carry on, you can always opt for the unlimited plan and turn your launch monitor into a full-fledged GC3, albeit with different branding).

I'm a big fan of FlightScope for many reasons, but mainly because they offer great technology for a relatively low price.

The Mevo+ is a small and lightweight, portable radar launch monitor designed to be used on the range.

Launched in January of 2020 at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, their new indoor/outdoor 3D doppler tracking launch monitor makes a great addition to their line of products, and it offers a lot of value for your money.

The Mevo+ provides precise distance measurement and improved viewing angle compared to conventional doppler monitors. Placing the unit behind the ball offers a complete view of your shot path for distance, spin, and swing type analysis.

The Mevo+ has some excellent features that set it apart from the previous model. First, it includes 16 of the most essential data parameters (club head speed, angle of attack, spin loft, carry distance, smash factor, spin rate, ball speed, vertical launch angle, apex height, flight time, total distance, roll distance, spin axis, horizontal launch angle, lateral landing, shot shape).

All data parameters are measured except for carry distance, total distance, roll distance, lateral landing, and flight time which are calculated.

Second, the unit offers golf simulation and plenty of options and features. You can even use your smartphone camera to take videos of your shots for comparison purposes.

Software-wise, the Mevo+ comes with TruGolf's E6 Connect and includes five courses (Aviara, Stone Canyon, Wade Hampton, Sanctuary, Belfry), 17 ranges, and a mini-game powered by E6.

Unfortunately, this bundle that comes with the purchase of Mevo+ is for iOS only. Optionally, you can purchase additional E6 simulation packages if needed.

The FlightScope Mevo+ is a fantastic launch monitor that provides you with a powerful, easy-to-use tracking system to track your ball flight and the golf club you're using, and then it records and provides a graph of your statistics.

Furthermore, you can opt for the Pro version of the Mevo+, which allows tracking an additional 11 parameters. This is a useful addition, especially for those aspiring to advance in their golf career (or even become pros).

The R10 provides more than a dozen important metrics to help you improve your game; these include the following:

• Carry distance
• Club and ball speed
• Smash factor
• Spin rate
• Vertical launch angle
• Flight time
• Apex height
• Club face angle
• Club path angle
• Spin axis
• Deviation distance
• Total distance
• swing tempo

The R10 provides highly accurate data as well as many useful features like automatic video capture with overlay of your actual stats, instant audio feedback, lefties and righties compatibility without the need to physically move the unit, etc.

With additional subscriptions to the Garmin golf app and the E6 Connect software, you can get access to a multitude of other features like a large library of (more than 40,000) virtual courses to enjoy in online multiplayer modes. They are compatible with IOS phones and tablets.

What's included

• The Approach R10 portable launch monitor
• Carry Case
• Micro USB Cable
• Garmin Golf Membership Trial (1 free month)
• Tripod Stand
• Phone Mount

The Rapsodo MLM2PRO is the ultimate personal launch monitor that every golfer needs. With its release at the 2023 PGA Show in Orlando, it promises to provide generation-to-generation improvement over its original design. It is an enhanced entry-level personal launch monitor that has added some cool software features. This launch monitor costs $700 in the US, which makes it an affordable option for golfers who want to improve their swing data.

The Rapsodo MLM2PRO boasts of being able to track data for every shot and swing. This information is essential for golfers who want to improve their game as it allows them to see their performance in real-time. It also provides accurate data on ball speed, launch angle, and spin rate, which are crucial in improving your distance and accuracy. This launch monitor also includes an optical sensor that captures video footage of your swing, which is essential for analyzing your technique.

Moreover, the MLM2PRO provides impressive results. It is user-friendly and easy to use, making it an excellent choice for beginners and professionals alike. This launch monitor is also small and portable, which makes it easy to carry around the golf course. It is a perfect addition to your golf gear, especially if you are looking to improve your swing and distance.

The SC300i utilizes Doppler radar Technology and calibrates with the atmospheric pressure sensors to provide precise data.

In terms of accuracy, Voice Caddie's SC300i is a solid performer. The Doppler hardware is top-notch, and I didn't notice any issues with lag or accuracy. I found it to be slightly more accurate than the SC300, which is nice.

One of the most significant improvements I saw in the Swing Caddie SC300i was with launch angle. The previous model numbers were as much as 15% different than SkyTrak.

The voice output option that reads aloud each of your data points after every shot has been improved in the newer model to further enhance user convenience; you can also operate the unit using the remote control system.

Flightscope Mevo is one of the most popular portable budget launch monitors with some of the highest ratings for a portable unit we have seen.

This unit has a 3D Doppler radar technology design, which provides all the data you need to enhance your skills.

The Mevo provides instant feedback about the ball flight metrics and your complete swing. As this unit is compatible with iOS and Android platforms, you can connect it to your tablet or smartphone to get real-time data.

By using Flightscope Mevo, you can evaluate your game by saving the data of the practice sessions. You can also upload and share these details on your social media account later.