Ernest Sports ES12

Ernest Sports ES12

Portable
$199One retailer
ComparePrice a build

Some links on this page earn this site a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more.

Where to buy

No retailer offers are tracked for this unit right now. It may be discontinued, trade-in only, or between stock cycles. Prices refresh automatically the moment a tracked retailer lists it again.

Compare in-stock alternativesPrice a full build in 3D
Sold direct by My Sim SetupSee the shop

We sell these ourselves, in the same category as this one.

Verified research

From the MSS study: what the sensor measures, what it costs to run, and what it needs from the room.

RadarClub data: NoneSpin: Not possible

Entry-level radar ball-speed gun for range practice; legacy model replaced by ESB1/ESB2.

The MSS verdict
$199Hardware, best price
NoneRequired subscription
$199Five-year cost
Ernest Sports ES12 App: free, required.

Why people buy

Budget-friendly ball speed & carry feedback
Portable kickstand design, no tripod needed
Works indoors and outdoors on any range
Logs swing data to mobile app for tracking

Trade-offs

Discontinued model (end-of-life from manufacturer)
No launch angle, spin, or club speed data
Thin shots under radar field won't register
Zero simulator integration (app-only, no GSPro/E6/TGC)
Ball tracking
Ball SpeedMeasured
Launch AngleNot possible
Launch DirectionNot possible
Spin RateNot possible
Spin AxisNot possible
Club tracking
Club SpeedNot possible
Club PathNot possible
Face AngleNot possible
Attack AngleNot possible
From the verified MSS launch-monitor study: measured = read directly by the sensor; calculated = algorithm-derived.
PlacementSide, Portable kickstand, 12-14" to side and 12-14" forward of ball. ~2 ft clear floor space needed. No min ceiling/depth published.
EnvironmentBoth, indoor and outdoor
BallAny standard ball
Third-party simsNone, Not applicable; no simulator integration whatsoever. Standalone range/practice-only.
The fine print
ES12 is discontinued by Ernest Sports; street pricing ($199, $249) and availability are historical. Third-party retailer inventory may persist intermittently, but new units are no longer manufactured. Free ES12 mobile app (iOS/Android) via Bluetooth; no subscription required. Logs up to 2,000 shots with ball speed, distance, and club tracking.

Specifications

Core Technology
Core Tech TypeRadar
Sensor Technologyno cameras, 1 radar
Technology DetailSingle-unit Doppler radar. The unit projects a radar field; as the ball passes through it after impact, the Doppler pulses are read and converted into ball speed (MPH/KPH), from which carry/total distance is calculated using the manually selected club's loft profile.
Performance Data
Ball Data1 measured value (ball speed, mph/kph) plus calculated carry/total distance; app logs ball speed + distance + club per shot, up to 2,000 shots. No spin, launch angle, clubhead speed, or smash factor (those require the ES14 or higher models).
Club Datanone measured. The user must manually select the correct club on the device before each shot so the unit can calculate the proper distance from ball speed; clubhead speed is NOT measured (that is an…
Compatibility
Sim Readiness and Software IncludedNone. The ES12 has no golf-simulator software integration, it is a standalone practice/range launch monitor that pairs via Bluetooth only with the free Ernest Sports ES12 mobile app (iOS/Android) for shot logging, Course Caddy club…
Device / PC ReqsMOBILE app, pairs via Bluetooth to iOS/Android; the Ernest Sports app (App Store / Google Play) is needed for full data, analysis, scorecard, and tracking. No PC/simulator integration published. · Bluetooth (to mobile device).
Subscription CostNone, free ES12 app, no subscription. Logs up to 2,000 shots.
Special Balls/Markersnone, standard golf balls; no marked balls, spin stickers, or proprietary balls required. (As a radar ball-speed gun, it detects the ball passing through the radar field after impact; no markings needed.) · Not applicable / not supported.
Physical
Typical PlacementBehind golfer
Indoor / OutdoorIndoor + outdoor
PortableYes
MountingPortable, floor-standing on an integrated fold-out kickstand; placed beside-and-forward of the ball. No tripod or overhead mount.
Value
GradeConsumer
Best ForBudget swing-speed & carry feedback at the range

Manuals and setup

User Manual
Compare all products