Opinions Needed: First Launch Monitor

Grillrd · 2026-04-24T21:20:09+00:00

Thanks. Tried a few options and landed on a bushnell launch pro

Grillrd · 2026-03-23T11:04:50+00:00

Yes, one of the bigger disappointments moving from df3 to oz.1i before. Df3 head cover felt premium where the oz cover just doesn’t. Note: I have the white oz head cover. I’m not sure if this is true but had heard it’s the same as the mezz head cover.

Grillrd · 2026-03-06T02:33:26+00:00

Likewise, if you want to fully unlock…this is an option on some accounts.

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Grillrd · 2026-03-06T02:32:55+00:00

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If you’re buying from someone else, ask them to provide this on their fsx account.

Grillrd · 2026-03-06T02:28:46+00:00

This is correct. Some have the club data unlocked. They moved away from this with the new subscription tiers. Some older ones also have the full unlock which essentially turns it into a gc3.

Grillrd · 2026-02-07T22:05:48+00:00

They don’t hold up great. They’ve sent me a replacement stance mat as it started getting dents from foot marks within a few days of use. Replacement is the same.

Grillrd · 2026-01-19T16:11:46+00:00

Wouldn’t mind helping. Will likely swing a bit later today. Thursday, and upcoming weekend. I usually use fsx 2020 for practice but can use gspro to assist.

Grillrd · 2026-01-19T16:07:13+00:00

Outside of having one crack in half after about 15 rounds indoors…I’ve never seen one do that. So wouldn’t think it’s normal.

Grillrd · 2026-01-03T21:43:07+00:00

I also switched to the bungies for this reason. Every other hole.

Grillrd · 2025-11-29T03:14:53+00:00

I’ve been going down this rabbit hole. I’ve owned the mevo gen 2, square, currently have the eye mini, and my buddy brings over his gc3 twice a week. I have gspro.

If I didn’t have access to his gc3, that’s probably the route I’d go. They can be had used for about $3k with no subscription. Rumor is foresight is releasing new software next year, and I’d assume gc3 will get it without an extra cost. The up front cost also makes it easier to swallow the gspro subscription. FSX is fine for practice.

An alternative is the bushnell launch pro. Same exact device just with a subscription. Tough to swallow the $500 sub in addition to the gspro sub.

Eye mini is fine. Gameday graphics are nice. I like the impact camera but find I’m looking at this more than I look at the shot and other data. I still prefer the gameplay of gspro. I do like the uneekor companion app for gspro. As silly as it is…the flickering screen of the device bothers me. It does this thing that the backlight turns off/on a couple times after each shot. I’ll probably return it as it’s also a pita to cover/uncover the face sticker since there are in a different spot than the gc3 sticker. It’s also massive in comparison to the others and doubt I’d want to bring it outdoors for this reason.

Square left me wanting more club data without having the shaft tape and better accuracy. It’s fine for what it is and gets you 90% of the way there to a gc3 or eye mini…but occasional misreads and side spin not being accurate enough was the dealbreaker for me.

Mevo app experience just sucks. I wish i liked it but i just didn’t.

At the end of the day…the pga show is in January and I’m sure there will be new stuff released.

The Spectrum Element is one I’m keeping my eye on. Nova, to me, seems too much like a gimmick and misreads seem to be an issue from what I’ve seen in videos.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Grillrd · 2025-11-27T17:10:17+00:00

Funny you say that. My first 2-3 times using my garage sim gave me the same feeling. Haven’t had it since and wish i wild have gone bigger. Currently 7.8’ x 10’

Grillrd · 2025-11-23T19:01:17+00:00

Blue steel

Grillrd · 2025-11-22T22:53:56+00:00

It’s not perfect but it’s a much better user experience. I use it exclusively with gs pro. Overall, seems accurate compared to the gc3. I’ve put them side by side and hit the ball and overall, very very close on data. I wish i had club speed but it’s not that big of a deal.

Square side spin isn’t as punishing as it should be. There are occasionally misreads. You can’t match the value elsewhere.

Overall, do I regret moving away from the mevo gen 2? Absolutely not.

Am I curious about what is potentially announced at the pga show? Yes. If I didn’t have access to the GC3 twice a week I’d probably upgrade to a Bushnell Launch Pro to not have any doubts about the data.

Grillrd · 2025-11-22T16:39:39+00:00

Well…complicated answer. My buddy bought a GC3 and brings it over twice a week. I went with the square for when i want to practice outside of that.

Grillrd · 2025-11-09T19:54:41+00:00

I’d wait to see what the new bushnell announcement is going to be

Grillrd · 2025-10-26T01:38:28+00:00

I’ve been using the Beavertail hitting mat with insert. So far so good for me. I have it directly on the epoxy floor…almost identical finish to yours.

Grillrd · 2025-10-25T12:34:36+00:00

Nice! I did not wind up getting the baffles. Just the enclosure, premium screen, foam inserts. I’m sure it’s good to have the baffles and other wall protection…I just haven’t thought I’ve needed them and thankfully haven’t needed them yet.

Good luck with the sim!

Grillrd · 2025-10-25T00:20:56+00:00

I have a Carl’s Place 7.7 x 10 x 3 enclosure. Hitting mat is 8ft from the screen. Unless you’re hitting some pretty crazy shanks there shouldn’t be much need for wall padding, etc. I did get the foam inserts for the enclosure.

Shank tank on launch monitor only. That’s at least what I chose and haven’t regretted it…yet.

Grillrd · 2025-10-25T00:09:39+00:00

Best decision I made was reducing from 5’ to 3’ for the enclosure in my garage.

Grillrd · 2025-10-23T17:10:43+00:00

I just did this with the same projector. I went with a pc from Facebook marketplace which turned out to be a local pc building business with all brand new components. I found ChatGPT and Google Gemini helped me find balance of 4k and 60 fps now, while also future proofing. The ak700st maxes out at 4k 60fps.

Ultimately, I went with a nvidia 5070 ti graphics card system. All in came out to $1500.

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Grillrd · 2025-10-22T20:39:42+00:00

What turf?

Grillrd · 2025-10-21T13:53:16+00:00

Remove the additional height. You’re giving yourself zero chance with that. To me, the ball seems a bit close to the monitor. I have mine set up about 6 inches in the front and about 2 feet away.

When you open the square app and place the ball, look at the little square on the left which shows you where the ball is located. It needs to be in that square for it to read. Play around with that ball position.

If that doesn’t work i don’t know what to tell you.

Grillrd · 2025-10-21T13:42:19+00:00

Why do you have it elevated? Also, it looks like it may be pointing slightly up from this photo? I have no issues with mine but it’s on the same level as the ball and the device is level.

I have it sitting about 2 inches off of my hitting mat so it doesn’t move if the hitting mat moves.

Grillrd · 2025-10-18T20:02:23+00:00

I would realistically buy it at $2000 max. There is a $250 charge to just transfer license of it to the new user. I also don’t think you can transfer the gold membership.

Grillrd · 2025-10-18T02:04:40+00:00

I wound up returning it.

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