Ground Launch Monitors

Choosing a ground launch monitor

Ground units are the most flexible way into a golf simulator. They need no ceiling mount, they travel to the range, and the best camera-based models deliver the same club and ball data as an overhead system. The trade-off is that switching between right and left handed play means repositioning the unit, and you need a clear view of the ball with nothing in the way.

Camera-based ground units work in short rooms because they only need to see the first few inches of ball flight. Radar-based units need more depth behind and in front of the ball. If your room is under 18 feet deep, lean toward cameras.