Ernest Sports ES14

Ernest Sports ES14

Portable
$495One retailer
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Verified research

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

RadarClub data: Speed onlySpin: Calculated

Budget radar for home/outdoor range practice with accurate speed but calculated spin.

The MSS verdict
$495Hardware, best price
NoneRequired subscription
$495Five-year cost
ES Range App (Free): free.

Why people buy

Portable radar at ~$495 street price
Accurate ball and club speed for range practice
Works indoors and outdoors with AC adapter
Free app with session tracking

Trade-offs

Spin/launch angle weak vs measured speeds
ES Range app only, no GSPro/E6/TGC
Discontinued; used/clearance stock only
Not a full simulator solution
Ball tracking
Ball SpeedMeasured
Launch AngleCalculated
Launch DirectionNot provided
Spin RateCalculated
Spin AxisNot provided
Club tracking
Club SpeedMeasured
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 on kickstand, 14" in front and 14" aside the ball. Consistent under 5 ft flight into net; no official minimum.
EnvironmentBoth, indoor and outdoor
BallAny standard ball
Third-party simsLimited, Native ES Range app only; no third-party sim software integration.
The fine print
Discontinued model; clearance and used channels only. Spin and launch angle notably lag ball/club speed, especially short clubs. Native ES Range app (iOS/Android/Windows) is free; no recurring subscription needed for core use.

Specifications

Core Technology
Core Tech TypeRadar
Technology DetailDoppler radar (Doppler/microwave). The ES14 uses Doppler radar to directly measure clubhead speed and ball speed.
Performance Data
Ball Data~6-7 outputs: clubhead speed (measured), ball speed (measured), smash factor (derived), launch angle (calculated), spin rate (calculated), carry distance (calculated), total distance (calculated).
Club Datameasured, clubhead speed is one of only two directly measured inputs (the other is ball speed). Smash factor is derived from measured club speed + ball speed.
Compatibility
Sim Readiness and Software IncludedNative Ernest Sports mobile app only (ES14 / ES app), Bluetooth-connected; app available for iOS, Android, and Windows. App features include range data, scorecard, video analysis, audible feedback, club averages/gapping, and saved sessions.
Device / PC ReqsMOBILE app primarily (the ES Range app); the app is also listed as compatible with Windows. No dedicated simulator-software integration published, practice/range focused. · Bluetooth (to mobile device).
Subscription CostNone published, the mobile app is free; no recurring subscription is required to use the device or app.
Special Balls/Markersnone, a standard/real golf ball is required (you must hit an actual ball for valid data), but NO marked balls, NO metallic spin stickers, and NO proprietary balls are required.
Physical
Width (in)8
Height (in)6
Depth (in)2
Typical PlacementBehind golfer
Indoor / OutdoorIndoor + outdoor
PortableYes
Mountingportable / floor-standing on integrated kickstand, placed beside and ahead of the ball (target-side, offset away from the player). Not overhead, not behind the ball.
Value
GradeConsumer
Best ForBudget home sim & outdoor range practice

Manuals and setup

User Manual
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