Best Launch Monitors Under $5,000
Navigating Golf Simulator Launch Monitors $5,000 & under
With so many options and features, it can be difficult to answer the question “which launch monitor is right for me?”. Don’t worry, our team at the Indoor Golf Shop is here to help guide you through units in the $1K - $5K price range.
Key Considerations
1. What is my budget? (including software costs)
A launch monitor is the core of any great golf simulator setup. Factor in the cost of your unit combined with other components of your build and go from there.
2. Where will I be using my launch Monitor?
Are you planning on using your unit indoors only or do you plan on taking it to the range?
3. What data or features are the most important to me?
Looking for ball and club data? Do you need high speed impact videos of your ball strike? Are you looking to Putt with your unit? Decide which features you must have!
Comparing launch monitors
Our top picks
This unit is perfect for golfers who focus their simulator training only indoors. Accurate and affordable, the EYE MINI LITE checks off a ton of key features that we look for in a launch monitor like accurate carry distance, compatibility with third party software, and Club Optix technology.
With EYE MINI LITE, setup is as easy as connecting to a PC, and you're ready to enjoy a comprehensive practice and full golf simulation experience right out of the box. The VIEW software app for PCs is included with your EYE MINI Lite.
The View software from Uneekor gives golfers access to 'Peak Driving Range', unlimited sessions for practice, tracking of all Ball & Club data, various shot and flight path visualizations. The EYE MINI Lite also offers the option to upgrade software to Uneekor Refine & Refine+ software.
Foresight Sports newest launch brings us the GC3S, a more affordable unit, but with the same renowned accuracy from the GC3. This model requires an annual subscription for the Foresight software however, 1 year of FSX Play, FSX Pro, and GSPRO is included in your purchase with The Indoor Golf Shop!
Plus, it comes with a LINK-Enabled Pro X3+ Range Finder. The Pro X3+ Rangefinder works together with the Bushnell and Foresight apps that are connected to your launch monitor. Data will be collected on your launch monitor that will then inform your Rangefinder when you are out on the course. You can analyze, test, and evaluate up to 13 clubs in your bag to gain a deeper understanding of your yardage gaps, carry distances, and dispersion patterns with Foresight's new MyBag™ feature.
This unit is perfect for those of us who like to practice both indoors & outdoors.
Garmin has truly changed the launch monitor landscape with the Approach R50. The first ever launch monitor with a built-in golf simulator that has a ton of great features to offer like reviewing high-speed impact videos for immediate feedback on your swing or customizing the display screen on the unit or on your impact screen to have exactly what data points and visuals you desire.
The unit has a 10" Built in color touchscreen display that shows all the data right on the screen and you can play 43K+ courses right out of the box utilizing the Home Tee Hero App.
The biggest feature is that you do not need a PC to play (*when using the Home Tee Hero App). The R50 is compatible with GSPRO, Awesome Golf, and E6 Connect but those will require a PC or iPad. While on the higher end of launch monitors in this range, this unit is a standout and should be checked out and you can learn more about the R50 with our introduction video here.
Helping you make the right choice
What launch monitor you choose is crucial to your golf simulator set up and we want to make sure you're equipped in the best way possible. The Indoor Golf Shop has sales representatives ready to help you make your decision as easy as possible!
