BushnellBushnell Launch Pro
The Bushnell Launch Pro is a premium camera golf launch monitor released in 2023. It captures 17 data points including ball speed, club head speed, spin rate, launch angle, carry distance, smash factor, club path, angle of attack. Spin is measured directly, and it also reports club-head data (path and speed). Beyond practice data it doubles as a golf simulator, working with FSX Play, FSX Pro, FSX Gold, GSPro, E6 Connect, so you can play virtual courses. It is designed for use both indoors and outdoors and is fully portable. Note that a paid subscription is required to unlock its full feature set (Free tier provides limited app access and ball data only. Silver subscription ($199/year) includes full app access, ball and club data, and 5 courses. Gold subscription ($499/year) includes full app access, ball and club data, 25 courses, and GSPro access. Internet connection required at least once every 45 days.) — an ongoing cost to factor in. The Launch Pro typically sells for around $2500.
Bushnell Launch Pro specifications
| Technology | Camera |
|---|---|
| Price (street) | $2499.99 |
| Data points | 17 |
| Key metrics | ball speed, club head speed, spin rate, launch angle, carry distance, smash factor, club path, angle of attack |
| Spin | Measured |
| Club-head data | Yes |
| Simulator play | Yes |
| Sim software | FSX Play, FSX Pro, FSX Gold, GSPro, E6 Connect |
| Use | Indoor & outdoor |
| Subscription required | Yes — Free tier provides limited app access and ball data only. Silver subscription ($199/year) includes full app access, ball and club data, and 5 courses. Gold subscription ($499/year) includes full app access, ball and club data, 25 courses, and GSPro access. Internet connection required at least once every 45 days. |
| App | Bushnell Golf app, Foresight Sports app |
| Portable | Yes |
| Released | 2023 |
Bushnell Launch Pro — frequently asked
Does the Bushnell Launch Pro require a subscription?
Yes. The Bushnell Launch Pro needs a paid subscription to unlock its full feature set — Free tier provides limited app access and ball data only. Silver subscription ($199/year) includes full app access, ball and club data, and 5 courses. Gold subscription ($499/year) includes full app access, ball and club data, 25 courses, and GSPro access. Internet connection required at least once every 45 days.. Budget for that ongoing cost on top of the hardware.
What does the Bushnell Launch Pro measure?
The Bushnell Launch Pro captures 17 data points, including ball speed, club head speed, spin rate, launch angle, carry distance, smash factor, club path, angle of attack. Spin is measured directly.
Can you use the Bushnell Launch Pro as a golf simulator?
Yes. The Bushnell Launch Pro works as a golf simulator, compatible with FSX Play, FSX Pro, FSX Gold, GSPro, E6 Connect, so you can play virtual courses indoors.
Can the Bushnell Launch Pro be used indoors and outdoors?
The Bushnell Launch Pro is designed for use both indoors and outdoors.
How much does the Bushnell Launch Pro cost?
The Bushnell Launch Pro retails for around $2500, placing it in the premium tier of golf launch monitors. A subscription is an additional ongoing cost.
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