The Ernest Sports ES Eagle Sim lists more club data (6 parameters against 1). Only the Garmin Approach R50 is listed for outdoor use as well as indoors. The Ernest Sports ES Eagle Sim mounts on the ceiling, so left- and right-handed golfers can share it without moving it.
Side by side
| Specification | Garmin Approach R50 | Ernest Sports ES Eagle Sim |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking | Camera | Camera |
| Detail | Three high-speed cameras | High-speed cameras |
| Placement | Beside the ball | Ceiling, in front of the ball |
| Room depth (FOREference) | 13.5–15.5 ft | 13.5–15.5 ft |
| Stated ceiling | — | 9 ft |
| Spin | Measured | Measured |
| Ball data listed | 9 | 11 |
| Club data listed | 1 | 6 |
| Indoor / outdoor | Both | Indoor |
| Ball marking | Not required | Not required |
| Display | Built-in 10-inch touchscreen; HDMI out to a projector or TV | PC or iOS |
| Subscription | Garmin Golf membership (about $100/year) for Home Tee Hero's 43,000+ courses | Not stated |
| Weight | 9 lb | 13 lb |
| Price seen | $5,000 | $5,000 |
Highlighted rows differ. Figures come from each product's sources; room depth, distances and brightness are FOREference calculations using the same method for both.
Which should you choose?
Garmin Approach R50
Choose the Garmin Approach R50 if you also want to use it at the range.
Ernest Sports ES Eagle Sim
Choose the Ernest Sports ES Eagle Sim if you want club delivery data (path, face, loft) or you want a clear floor or share the room with a left-handed golfer.
Before you buy either
- Check the room: room size calculator and ceiling height calculator.
- Confirm what each seller includes — accessories, software trials and bundles change often.
- Read the limitations on each full reference page.
FOREference compares published specifications; we have not tested these products side by side. How we work · Disclosure