Camera launch monitor · Beside the ball

Bushnell Golf Launch Pro

Bushnell Golf · indoor & outdoor · spin measured

The short answer

The Bushnell Golf Launch Pro is a camera-based (photometric) launch monitor that sits on the floor beside the ball, facing the golfer. It measures spin directly. Because it reads the ball beside the tee, it needs no ball-flight distance behind it — about 13.5–15.5 ft of depth is enough for a screen setup. At $3,000 from Bushnell Golf, five years of the stated $499/year plan brings the total to about $5,495.

Tracking
Camera
Placement
Beside the ball
Room depth
13.5–15.5 ft
Spin
Measured
Price seen
$3,000

Good fit if

  • You want one unit for the driving range and the garage
  • Your room is short — no ball-flight distance is needed behind the unit
  • Measured spin matters to you (wedges, shot shaping, fitting)
  • You want shot data on the unit without always opening an app

Look elsewhere if

  • You don't want to use marked balls or stickers
  • You want to avoid ongoing fees (plans listed from $499/year)
  • Left- and right-handed golfers share the room — it has to be moved between them
$2,999.99Bushnell Golf listed price · seen 30 Sep 2026

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Room size: will the Bushnell Golf Launch Pro fit?

The Bushnell Golf Launch Pro sits on the floor beside the ball, facing the golfer. Camera units read the ball at impact, so the room depth only has to cover the golfer, safe ball-to-screen distance and a gap behind the screen.

DimensionWhat to plan forHow it's worked out
Depth, screen to back wall13.5 ft minimum · 15.5 ft comfortable1 ft screen gap + 8–10 ft ball to screen + 4.5 ft behind the ball for the backswing
Width, right-handed only11 ft minimum · 13 ft comfortableSwing arc on both sides of the golfer plus the unit beside the ball
Width, left- and right-handed13 ft minimumCentered hitting area so either stance fits

Ceiling height for a full driver swing

Golfer heightEstimated ceiling neededWorking
5′6″8′ 10″66 in + 45.5 in × sin 45° + 1.5 in mat + 6 in margin
5′10″9′ 2″70 in + 45.5 in × sin 45° + 1.5 in mat + 6 in margin
6′2″9′ 6″74 in + 45.5 in × sin 45° + 1.5 in mat + 6 in margin
6′5″9′ 9″77 in + 45.5 in × sin 45° + 1.5 in mat + 6 in margin
FOREference calculationEstimated ceiling = golfer height + driver length × sin 45° + mat height + a safety margin. Steep, upright swings need more; test with a practice swing before you buy. Run your own numbers.

What it measures, and how

The listing shows 13 ball parameters and 4 club parameters. Spin is read directly from the ball, which matters most for wedges and curved shots.

GroupParameters listed by the seller
Ball data (13)Carry distance, Ball speed, Total spin, Launch angle, Horizontal launch angle, Spin tilt axis, Back spin, Side spin, Apex, Descent angle, Offline, Curve, Hang time
Club data (4)Clubhead speed, Smash factor, Club path, Angle of attack
  • Ball marking: Not required
  • Club marking: Metallic club-face stickers for club data (included)

Software, subscriptions and five-year cost

Software listed: FSX Pro, FSX Play, GSPro (Gold + add-on) and E6 Connect (Gold). Third-party simulator platforms named: GSPro and E6 Connect.

Seller or manufacturer claimSubscription terms listed: Free tier shows ball data on the unit only; Silver $199/year; Gold $499/year adds GSPro and E6 integration (GSPro licence extra).
Cost itemAmount
Hardware (listed price)$3,000
Subscription, 5 years at the listed rate$2,495
Five-year total$5,495
Third-party software (if used)Priced separately by GSPro, E6, TGC or Awesome Golf
FOREference calculationFive-year total = listed hardware price + 5 × the listed annual plan. Excludes tax, a PC, the screen and enclosure. Build your full five-year budget.
Practical noteStated PC requirement: Windows 10 64-bit, Intel i5/i7/i9, 8 GB RAM, NVIDIA RTX 3060 or better. See simulator PCs.

Building a simulator around it

Side-of-ball units sit on the golfer's facing side, so left-handed golfers must move the unit to the other side of the ball — plan a hitting area and mat that leave room on both sides.

What else a full simulator needs

  • An impact screen and enclosure (or a net for practice without course play) — see enclosures & screens
  • A short-throw projector matched to your screen shape — see the throw calculator
  • A hitting mat whose surface sits level with the unit, since it reads the ball from beside the tee — see mats & turf

Packages built around the Bushnell Golf Launch Pro

15 specialist-retailer packages in our catalog include this launch monitor, from $2,650 to $8,100.

See all 15 Bushnell Golf Launch Pro packages.

How it compares

ModelTrackingPlacementSpinRoom depthPrice seen
Bushnell Golf Launch ProCameraBeside the ballMeasured13.5–15.5 ft$3,000
TruGolf Launch BoxCameraBeside the ballMeasured13.5–15.5 ft$2,999
Uneekor EYE MINICameraBeside the ballMeasured13.5–15.5 ft$2,999
Bushnell Golf Launch Pro i (LPi)CameraBeside the ballMeasured13.5–15.5 ft$1,999

Room depth uses the same FOREference method for every model, so the column is comparable; prices are the lowest listed by the lead seller on the date shown.

Fit check: Bushnell Golf Launch Pro

Worked out from the seller's published figures and our stated room method. Confirm against your space.

✓ Required? Check firsti Good to know
  • ✓Room depth13.5 ft minimum, 15.5 ft comfortable (1 ft screen gap + 8–10 ft ball to screen + 4.5 ft behind the ball for the backswing).
  • iDisplay device3 × 2 in on-unit touchscreen; PC or iPad for software
  • ?Balls & markersNot required; club: Metallic club-face stickers for club data (included)
  • ?Simulator softwareGSPro and E6 Connect named in the listing. Free tier shows ball data on the unit only; Silver $199/year; Gold $499/year adds GSPro and E6 integration (GSPro licence extra).
  • ?Left-handed golfersSide-of-ball units sit on the golfer's facing side, so left-handed golfers must move the unit to the other side of the ball — plan a hitting area and mat that leave room on both sides.
  • iOutdoor useListed for indoor and outdoor use.

Specifications

Each figure is labelled with where it comes from. Numbered references link to the source list below.

Manufacturer storeRetailer listingFOREference calculationNot verified

Published specifications

Tracking technologyTriscopic high-speed camera system (three cameras, same platform as Foresight GC3)[S1]Retailer listing
PlacementFloor unit beside the ball, facing the golfer[S1]Retailer listing
Indoor / outdoorIndoor and outdoor[S1]Retailer listing
Hitting zone7 × 10 in[S1]Retailer listing
Ball markingNot required[S1]Retailer listing
Club markingMetallic club-face stickers for club data (included)[S1]Retailer listing
SpinMeasured directly[S1]Retailer listing
Shot delayUnder 1 second[S1]Retailer listing
Display3 × 2 in on-unit touchscreen; PC or iPad for software[S1]Retailer listing
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Ethernet, USB-C[S1]Retailer listing
SoftwareFSX Pro, FSX Play, GSPro (Gold + add-on), E6 Connect (Gold)[S1]Retailer listing
SubscriptionFree tier shows ball data on the unit only; Silver $199/year; Gold $499/year adds GSPro and E6 integration (GSPro licence extra)[S1]Retailer listing
Battery5–7 hours[S1]Retailer listing
Warranty1-year[S1]Retailer listing
PC requirementWindows 10 64-bit, Intel i5/i7/i9, 8 GB RAM, NVIDIA RTX 3060 or better[S1]Retailer listing
Ball data listedCarry distance, Ball speed, Total spin, Launch angle, Horizontal launch angle, Spin tilt axis, Back spin, Side spin, Apex, Descent angle, Offline, Curve, Hang time[S1]Retailer listing
Club data listedClubhead speed, Smash factor, Club path, Angle of attack[S1]Retailer listing

FOREference calculations

Room depth (FOREference method)13.5 ft minimum · 15.5 ft comfortableFOREference calculation
Ceiling for a 5′10″ golfer (driver)9′ 2″FOREference calculation
Five-year cost (hardware + listed plan)$5,495FOREference calculation

Limitations to weigh

  • Full features depend on a paid plan listed at $499 per year or more.

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Where to buy

4 specialist sellers list this exact product. Prices were observed on 30 Sep 2026; confirm the current price, stock and included items before ordering.

SellerListed priceType
Bushnell Golf$2,999.99Manufacturer store
Rain or Shine Golf$2,999Specialist retailer
PlayBetter$2,999.99–$3,129.99Specialist retailer
Shop Indoor Golf$2,999.99Specialist retailer
$2,999.99Bushnell Golf listed price · seen 30 Sep 2026

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Questions buyers ask

Does the Bushnell Golf Launch Pro work with GSPro?
Yes — GSPro is named as compatible software in the listing. A paid plan may be needed to connect third-party software.
How much room does the Bushnell Golf Launch Pro need?
Using the FOREference method, about 13.5 ft of depth at minimum and 15.5 ft to be comfortable, 11 ft of width for right-handed play (13 ft if left- and right-handed golfers share it), and roughly 9′ 2″ of ceiling for a 5′10″ golfer swinging a driver.
Does the Bushnell Golf Launch Pro need a subscription?
Free tier shows ball data on the unit only; Silver $199/year; Gold $499/year adds GSPro and E6 integration (GSPro licence extra)
Does the Bushnell Golf Launch Pro measure spin?
Yes — the listing states spin is measured directly.
Can left-handed golfers use the Bushnell Golf Launch Pro?
Side-of-ball units sit on the golfer's facing side, so left-handed golfers must move the unit to the other side of the ball — plan a hitting area and mat that leave room on both sides.
Can the Bushnell Golf Launch Pro be used outdoors?
Yes — it is listed for indoor and outdoor use.

Sources and verification

  1. Rain or Shine Golf — Bushnell Launch Pro — product page and specifications Retrieved 30 Sep 2026
  2. Bushnell Golf — Launch Pro — product page Retrieved 30 Sep 2026
  3. PlayBetter — Bushnell Launch Pro Circle B Golf Launch Monitor & Simulator — product page Retrieved 30 Sep 2026
  4. Shop Indoor Golf — Bushnell Launch Pro Golf Launch Monitor — product page Retrieved 30 Sep 2026

FOREference has not tested this product hands-on. This reference is compiled from the sources above; our calculations are labelled and show their working. Last verified 30 Sep 2026. How we work