Launch monitor from Garmin with a built-in touchscreen that runs golf simulation software on the unit, so no PC or tablet is needed to play. The screen also shows ball and club data and an impact video replay.
From the MSS study: what the sensor measures, what it costs to run, and what it needs from the room.
CameraClub data: MeasuredSpin: Measured
All-in-one home-sim choice: built-in display, measured spin, ready to play GSPro/E6 with PC.
$4,999.99Hardware, best price
$99.99/yrRequired software
$5,499.94Five-year cost
Garmin Golf Membership (monthly): $120 a year, required. Garmin Golf Membership (annual): $99.99 a year, required.
Why people buy
Built-in 10-inch simulator, no PC needed
Measures spin optically with any ball
15+ ball and club metrics on display
Trade-offs
Club angle-of-attack less reliable than ball data
Annual $99.99 subscription required for sim
Room dimensions not officially published
Ball tracking
Ball SpeedMeasured
Launch AngleMeasured
Launch DirectionMeasured
Spin RateMeasured
Spin AxisMeasured
Club tracking
Club SpeedMeasured
Club PathMeasured
Face AngleMeasured
Attack AngleMeasured
From the verified MSS launch-monitor study: measured = read directly by the sensor; calculated = algorithm-derived.
PlacementSide, about 10 ft of room depth
EnvironmentBoth, indoor and outdoor
BallAny standard ball; clubface stickers required for club data.
Third-party simsSupported, Native Home Tee Hero on device. Also GSPro, E6 Connect, TGC/2K via PC.
The fine print
$99.99/year subscription required for Home Tee Hero simulator. Street price $4,499.99 is promo ($500 off MSRP); standing price $4,999.99. Home Tee Hero simulator and 43,000+ courses require annual $99.99 Garmin Golf membership; outdoor data free.
Putting / Short GamePracticeHone every part of your game
Compatibility
Sim ReadinessWorks with GSPro, E6 Connect, and built-in Garmin Golf simulation software
Software IncludedBuilt-in golf simulation software with access to 43,000+ virtual courses via Garmin Golf App
Device / PC ReqsONBOARD display primarily, a built-in 10" color touchscreen that runs all software standalone (no PC required). ALSO works with a mobile app and with PC sim software. So effectively all three: onboard, mobile, and PC.
Subscription Cost$99 per year for on-unit software and course access
Special Balls/MarkersNo, works with any golf ball
Physical
Form FactorCompact unit with 10-inch touchscreen display
Width (in)16.5
Height (in)10.6
Depth (in)7.5
Typical PlacementNear ball
Indoor / OutdoorIndoor + outdoor
PortableYes
MountingSits next to golf ball
Display10-inch color touchscreen with HDMI output port
Value
GradeProsumer
Best ForGolfers wanting more features than budget monitors with plug-and-play simplicity
Key TradeoffsAll-in-one convenience with good accuracy, but requires subscription for full course simulation…
