Launch Pro specs
| Brand | Bushnell |
|---|---|
| Type | Camera (photometric) |
| Placement | Beside the ball: Upright about 2 ft from the hitting area, raised to mat level; 7 × 10 in hitting zone |
| Room depth | 13 ft minimum, 18 ft comfortable. Bushnell: at least 13 ft of depth to track ball flight and 6 ft of width; 18 × 12 × 9 ft recommended for a full simulator. |
| Use | Indoor & outdoor |
| Spin | Measured by three high-speed cameras |
| Club data | Path, no face angle: Club speed, smash, path and attack angle with club stickers and Foresight+ Silver or higher; no face angle |
| Putting | No |
| Balls / stickers | Club markers (stickers) for club data |
| Display | Small touchscreen on the unit |
| Battery | Up to 6 hours (maker rating) |
| Weight | 5 lb |
| Free to use | Foresight+ Free: ball data and 10 sessions of history; 30-day trial of paid features |
| Course play | Foresight+ Silver + Course Pass ($494/yr). Silver $199/yr plus Course Pass $295/yr (35 courses); Course Pass Pro $595/yr for 111 |
| Third-party software | GSPro, E6 Connect, Awesome Golf. Third-party software needs Foresight+ Gold at $599/yr plus its own license (GSPro $250/yr). |
| Works on | Foresight app; Foresight Premier on a Windows gaming PC; Wi-Fi, Ethernet or USB-C |
| Warranty | 1 year; 30-day returns with a 20% restocking fee (Bushnell) |
| 3-year cost | About $3,477: hardware plus three years of the cheapest course plan |
| Price tier | $$ Mid-range ($1,000–$2,500). See Amazon for today's price. |
- Circle B is the November 2025 hardware relaunch; it launched at $2,499 and Bushnell's site lists $2,999.99. Amazon showed $1,995 (shipped by Amazon) on Nov 12, 2026.
- Foresight replaced Bushnell's Silver/Gold plans with Foresight+ (Free, Silver $199, Gold $599, plus Course Pass $295 / Course Pass Pro $595) in September 2026, per Breaking Eighty and Foresight's site. Bushnell's older purchase page still shows the previous plans.
- Bushnell lists 5 lb, 5–7 hours of battery and a 3 × 2 in touchscreen. The 'IPX7' water rating is as listed by Bushnell.
- If club reads fail, Bushnell's FAQ says to raise the unit 1–1.5 in above the ball.
Bundles and versions
Each option is a separate Amazon listing. Prices are what we saw on November 12, 2026, not live.
| Option | What's different | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Pro Circle B | Our pick: unit only | Check price |
| Launch Pro Circle B bundle | Retailer bundle; check the extras | Check price |
| Launch Pro Circle B PlayBetter bundle | PlayBetter bundle with accessories | Check price |
Specs come from the maker's manuals, FAQs and spec pages and from independent reviews; they can change with firmware and new bundles. Confirm what's in the box on the Amazon page before buying.
Bushnell Launch Pro Circle B Edition video review
Video by Breaking Eighty | Honest Golf Reviews on YouTube. Independent creator content, shown as a reference. It is not part of our scoring.
The Bushnell Launch Pro Circle B Edition is a three-camera launch monitor that sits beside the ball and measures spin directly. It’s the November 2025 relaunch of Bushnell’s Launch Pro, and reviewers describe it as the same hardware as the Foresight GC3. It costs about $1,995 on Amazon (Nov 12, 2026; prices change), well under Bushnell’s own $2,999.99 list price.
Who it’s for, and who should skip it
It’s for accuracy-first golfers with shorter rooms who want camera data at home and on the range. Plugged In Golf called it “arguably the best value” among pro-grade launch monitors, and Breaking Eighty said it was the most accurate launch monitor it has tested.
Skip it if you don’t want an ongoing bill. The hardware is a bargain; the software isn’t. Course play costs about $494 a year and GSPro about $849 a year, and you must connect online at least every 45 days. If you want no subscription, the FlightScope Mevo Gen2 or the Full Swing KIT avoids one. If you need face angle, look elsewhere too: the Launch Pro reports path and attack angle but not face angle.
Key capabilities
Three high-speed cameras capture the ball and, with club stickers, the club. Ball data includes measured spin. Club data covers club speed, smash factor, path and attack angle, and needs both the stickers and a Foresight+ Silver plan or higher.
The unit weighs 5 lb, has a 3 x 2 in touchscreen, and Bushnell lists 5 to 7 hours of battery and an IPX7 water rating (as listed by Bushnell). It connects over Wi-Fi, Ethernet or USB-C to the Foresight app or to Foresight Premier on a Windows gaming PC. Warranty is 1 year, and Bushnell charges a 20% restocking fee on 30-day returns, so be sure before you open it.
Indoors only? The Launch Pro i puts the same cameras in a plain indoor box for about $1,354.
Room and setup
Bushnell’s figures are some of the clearest: at least 13 ft of depth to track ball flight and 6 ft of width. It recommends 14 x 6 x 7 ft for a net setup and 18 x 12 x 9 ft for a full simulator. The unit stands upright about 2 ft from the hitting area, raised to mat level, and reads a 7 x 10 in hitting zone. That zone is small, so you’ll tee up in the same spot every time. If club reads fail, Bushnell’s FAQ says to raise the unit 1 to 1.5 in above the ball.
A 13 ft minimum makes it one of the better choices for short rooms; see our small-room picks or check your space with the room size checker.
Software and ongoing costs
Foresight replaced Bushnell’s old Silver and Gold plans with Foresight+ in September 2026. Bushnell’s older purchase page may still show the previous plans. The current structure:
- Free: ball data and 10 sessions of history, plus a 30-day trial of paid features.
- Silver, $199 a year: club data on Bushnell devices.
- Course Pass, $295 a year (35 courses) or Course Pass Pro, $595 a year (111 courses), on top of Silver or Gold.
- Gold, $599 a year: needed for GSPro, E6 Connect and Awesome Golf, each sold separately (GSPro is $250 a year).
Breaking Eighty recommends Silver plus Course Pass, about $494 a year. Over three years, that brings the total to about $3,477; the GSPro route comes to about $4,542. FSX Play and FSX Pro are no longer sold for purchases from Sept 18, 2026, per PlayBetter. Our subscription cost guide runs the numbers against every rival.
Accuracy
Bushnell publishes no numeric accuracy figure. Plugged In Golf compared it with a GCQuad and found ball speed typically an exact match, spin “within tens” of rpm and launch angle within 1°. It also saw the mobile app drop its connection. Breaking Eighty called it the most accurate unit it has tested.
What you’ll need beyond the box
- An enclosure or net. A complete enclosure such as the GoSports 10 x 8 ft (about $999.99), or The Net Return (about $795) if you’ll practice without a projector.
- A mat. Any mat works, but with a thick one like the SIGPRO Softy 4 x 7 (about $749.99), raise the unit to mat height.
- A projector for course play, such as the Optoma GT2300HDR (about $1,099).
- A PC if you want Foresight Premier or GSPro; a phone or tablet is enough for the Foresight app.
- Club stickers for club data.
The setup cost builder adds it up. Comparing camera units? Read SkyTrak+ vs Bushnell Launch Pro, or see the Foresight GC3 if you want the same hardware under Foresight’s own name.
Bottom line
On hardware alone, the Launch Pro is the best side-of-ball buy under $2,000 here: GC3 cameras, measured spin, a 13 ft minimum depth and outdoor use. The catch is Foresight+, which can double the cost over three years. Price your plan before you buy. Amazon also lists retailer bundles at about $2,009.99 and $2,134.99; check what extras they add. See the current price on Amazon.
Build a simulator around the Launch Pro
A launch monitor is one part of a home simulator. These are the parts we'd pair with it, all sold on Amazon. Check sizes against your room before you buy.
- EnclosureGoSports Golf Simulator Enclosure, frame + HD impact screen, 10 × 8 ftUniversal fit
A complete frame, impact screen and netting from a big-name net maker, sold and shipped by Amazon with 186 ratings. Also offered in 12 × 9 and 14 × 8 ft. Price shown is the 10 × 8 ft option; larger sizes cost more.
- Impact screenDurbles triple-layer golf simulator impact screen, 8.2 × 8.2 ftUniversal fit
A triple-layer replacement or DIY screen with grommets and bungee cords; the sound-damping middle layer is the point. Several sizes on one listing; measure your frame first.
- NetThe Net Return Home/Pro Series golf net, 8 × 7.5 ft, auto ball returnUniversal fit
The premium practice net: aluminum frame, S-shaped return that sends the ball back, and 4.8 stars from 348 ratings. A net, not a projector screen. The maker quotes 8.5 ft of hitting distance and a 9 ft ceiling.
- Hitting matSIGPRO Softy golf mat, 4 × 7 ft, 2.5 in foam coreUniversal fit
A joint-friendly premium mat with a replaceable hitting strip and real-tee support; the 4 × 7 ft size gives a full stance. 2.5 in thick: raise side-of-ball units (SkyTrak, Bushnell, Uneekor, Garmin R50) to mat height.
- Hitting matSIGPRO Softy golf mat, 4 × 10 ft (dual stance)Universal fit
The 10 ft version has stance zones on both sides, for households with left- and right-handed golfers. Side-of-ball monitors still need moving to the other side for lefties.
- ProjectorOptoma GT1080HDR short-throw 1080p projector, 3,800 lumensUniversal fit
The long-running budget sim projector: 695 ratings, low input lag and a 100-inch image from just over 3 ft.
- ProjectorBenQ TH671ST short-throw 1080p projector, 3,000 lumensUniversal fit
A zoom-lens short thrower (0.69–0.83) that gives more freedom in where you mount it; 4.7 stars from 682 ratings.
- MountMount-It! projector ceiling and wall mount, 40 lb capacityUniversal fit
An adjustable-arm universal mount for putting a short thrower on the ceiling, clear of your swing and the ball's path.
Checked November 2026. Price the whole build in the setup cost builder or browse every part in build your sim.
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