Best Golf Launch Monitors Under $1000
The price for golf technology like golf launch monitors range from under $1,000 to well over $20,000. We've compiled a list of the best launch monitors under $1000 so you can improve your golf game without breaking the bank. Before we talk about the best launch monitors, it is important to understand what launch monitors are, what they track, and the technology they utilize. Updated July 24, 2025
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What is a golf launch monitor?
Golf Launch monitors are devices that can track golf club and ball data metrics. Utilizing a variety of technology, launch monitors have certain specifications that need to be met in order to track your data metrics accurately. An affordable golf launch monitor is not hard to find, there are many price points for golf technology and even the best brands have budget options.
Types of Launch Monitors
Photometric: These launch monitors utilize a high tech camera system to track the golf ball when struck by your golf club. These units normally sit next to the golf ball. Some photometric units work indoors only and some can be used both indoors and outdoors.
Doppler Radar: These launch monitors utilize a radar system that tracks your golf ball, calculating and estimating the launch conditions. This type of launch monitor sits behind the golf ball and typically needs about 7-10ft of space between the unit and the ball.
What will my launch monitor track?
• Ball Carry Distance
• Ball Total Distance
• Ball Apex
• Ball Speed
• Ball Flight
• Ball Spin Rate (sometimes special golf balls are needed)
• Club head speed (club speed can be measured with/without club head stickers)
• Angle of attack
• Launch angle
• Smash Factor
Launch Monitor Vs Golf Simualtor
Golf Simulators and Golf Launch Monitors are very similar. Most launch monitors double as a golf simulator, giving you access to simulated courses. Some launch monitors do not have simulator compatibility or capability, they can track your ball metrics but aren't able to show them on a simulated course.
Luckily with advancements in golf technology, more and more golf launch monitors are able to connect to 3rd party golf simulator software so you can still experience golf simulation even if your launch monitor does not have native simulation.
Best Launch Monitors Under $1,000
Swing Caddie sc4
The Swing Caddie SC4 launch monitor is doppler based unit from swing caddie. Coming in at $549.99 the Swing Caddie SC4 sports an on unit display unlike other launch monitors on this list! For use indoors and outdoors, the SC4 delivers professional-grade swing and ball flight metrics. In simulator mode, the SC4 connects with the included MySwingCaddie App, providing a complete virtual display with metrics and stats.
For a more advanced experience, the SC4 connects directly to a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth allowing golfers to save their tracked data, record their swings, and produce swing overlays.
The remote control, voice output of distance, and rechargeable lithium ion battery ensure the highest level of experience and convenience.
What We Like:
• Lightweight remote control device
• On unit display
Things to Consider:
• 1 E6 Course , 1 Practice Range
Square Golf Launch Monitor - Our Top Pick
The Square Golf Launch Monitor is our pick for the best golf launch monitor under 1,000. The very first Photometric Launch Monitor under $1,000. All other launch monitors on our list are doppler based and sit behind the ball, the Square Golf Launch Monitor sits next to the ball and tracks ball and club data! With no extra subscription fees, software included, the square golf launch monitor has been one of the best selling launch monitors of 2025!
What We Like:
• Tracks Ball & Club Data (Marked balls. Clubs required.
• 10 Ultra Realistic Courses included (free credits for course play)
• Integrates with Third Party Software for no extra charge! Easily connect your GSPRO subscription with the Square!
• Realistic Putting
• Photometric (Camera Based) launch monitor
• Integrates with E6, GSPRO, and Awesome Golf Software.
• 8 Hour Battery Life
Things to Consider:
• Indoor Only Launch Monitor
"In terms of bang for your buck, it cant be beat. Accurate data plus fun courses and an easy setup makes this a no brainer in the budget realm of launch monitors."
Garmin Approach R10 - 2nd Place
The garmin approach r10 is our second pick for the best golf launch monitor under 1,000. Small and easy to move from home to the driving range, Approach R10 is the portable launch monitor that brings the course to you. Up to 10 hours of battery life means more time on the range. The Garmin approach r10 is one of our best selling golf launch monitors!
What We Like:
• Tracks 10+ Metrics (Radar based launch monitor)
• 5 Free E6 Simulated Courses included (iOS)
• Extremely Portable Launch Monitor (Golf bag clip included)
• 10 Hour Batter Life
• Accurate golf launch monitor
• Integrates with Awesome Golf Software
Things to Consider:
• $9.99 Monthly Subscription Fee
"GREAT LITTLE DEVICE FOR THE MONEY! For my budget this is a perfect little device. Thank you Garmin...just make sure it is level and your measurements are correct and it reads really good. The app is very affordable as well."
Rapsodo MLM2PRO
The Rapsodo MLM2PRO is one of the newer budget friendly golf launch monitors on the market. Coming in at $699.99 it is the most expensive unit on our list. Examine slow-motion GIFs with a high-speed impact vision camera that captures impact and initial ball flight at 240 frames per second. Whether you’ve struck it dead-center or toward the heel or toe, get visibility into every last detail with the MLM2PRO's Impact & Shot Vision.
What We Like:
• 2 advanced cameras and doppler radar tracking technology
• Impact Vision & Shot Vision
• 45 Day Trial Premium Rapsodo Membership
• Includes Callaway RPT Golf Balls (3 balls)
• Indoor & Outdoor golf launch monitor
Things to Consider:
• Membership required for golf simulation
• Marked balls required for accurate spin numbers
Launch Monitors Under $1000 Comparison
Joe Ellis, PGA
Joe Ellis, PGA has been with The Indoor Golf Shop since 2022, serving as the Inside Sales & Business Development Manager. With over a decade of experience in the golf industry, he has held roles at Congressional Country Club, the Middle Atlantic and Philadelphia PGA Sections, and most recently served as a Championship Coordinator in the PGA of America's Championship Department.
