Bushnell Launch Pro i vs Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus
Side-by-side specs — technology, metrics, spin, simulator support, subscription, and price. The better spec in each row is highlighted.
Premium · Photometric (camera)
Bushnell Launch Pro i
$1,999.99 · simulator
Premium · Radar + camera
Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus
$1,995 · simulator · no subscription
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Bushnell Launch Pro i vs Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus — spec comparison
| Launch Pro i | ES Tour Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $1,999.99 | $1,995 |
| Technology | Photometric (camera) | Radar + camera |
| Data points | 17 | 26 |
| Spin | Measured | Measured |
| Club-head data | Yes | Yes |
| Simulator play | Yes | Yes |
| Sim software | FSX Play, FSX Pro, PinSeeker, GSPro (Gold tier; GSPro sold separately) | E6 Connect, GSPro, TGC |
| Use | Indoor | Indoor & outdoor |
| Subscription required | Yes | No |
| Portable | Yes | Yes |
Bushnell Launch Pro i vs Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus — frequently asked
Which measures more accurately, the Bushnell Launch Pro i or Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus?
Both measure spin directly; accuracy then comes down to technology — Photometric (camera) (Launch Pro i) vs Radar + camera (ES Tour Plus).
Does the Bushnell Launch Pro i or Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus need a subscription?
The Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus works with no required subscription, while the Bushnell Launch Pro i needs a paid plan for full features — an ongoing cost to weigh.
What is the price difference between the Bushnell Launch Pro i and Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus?
The Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus is cheaper by about $4.99 ($1,995 vs $1,999.99).
Which is better for a golf simulator, the Bushnell Launch Pro i or Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus?
Both support simulator play (Launch Pro i: FSX Play, FSX Pro, PinSeeker, GSPro (Gold tier; GSPro sold separately); ES Tour Plus: E6 Connect, GSPro, TGC).