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From the MSS study: what the sensor measures, what it costs to run, and what it needs from the room.
CameraClub data: Speed onlySpin: Measured
Open-platform 2-camera floor unit for DIY builders wanting free sim without subscription.
$1,500Hardware, best price
NoneRequired subscription
$1,500Five-year cost
Free (Full Access): free, required.
Why people buy
Open data/API with free sim connectivity
Low-profile side-mount for existing mats
Developer-friendly with open libraries
Onboard touchscreen + mobile web dashboard
Trade-offs
Club data derived, not directly measured
No published accuracy specifications
Spin accuracy drops on unmarked balls
Early-stage product with limited testing
Ball tracking
Ball SpeedMeasured
Launch AngleMeasured
Launch DirectionMeasured
Spin RateMeasured
Spin AxisMeasured
Club tracking
Club SpeedCalculated
Club PathNot provided
Face AngleNot provided
Attack AngleNot provided
From the verified MSS launch-monitor study: measured = read directly by the sensor; calculated = algorithm-derived.
PlacementSide, Low-profile bar on hitting mat beside ball, less than golf-ball height. ~2x6 ft for putting; full-swing follows general norms.
EnvironmentIndoor
BallBold-black-marked balls recommended; standard golf balls work.
Third-party simsSupported, GSPro, TGC 2019, Open Golf Sim, Infinite Tees, Shanktuary, Drills, Fitness Golf. Open API + OBS/Kinovea.
The fine print
Spin reading accuracy best with bold-black-marked balls; degrades on plain balls. No published accuracy specs. Early product without third-party validation. No subscription required. Full simulator connectivity (GSPro, TGC, Open Golf Sim, etc.) and NOVA Dashboard free with no annual fees.
Specifications
Core Technology
Core Tech TypeCamera
Technology DetailCamera / photometric, DUAL sensor cameras measure the ball at impact (NOT a radar ball-tracker). Long, flat, low-profile floor bar that lies on the mat like an alignment stick ('less than a golf ball high off the ground').
Performance Data
Ball DataBall Speed, Vertical Launch Angle, Horizontal Launch Angle, Total Spin, Spin Axis / Direction (Backspin & Sidespin). Club data is DERIVED, not directly measured (per FAQ). · Measured by camera (total spin + spin axis read optically).
Club DataDerived / limited (not directly measured; per OpenLaunch FAQ).
Compatibility
Sim Readiness and Software IncludedGSPro, The Golf Club 2019 (TGC), Open Golf Sim, Infinite Tees, Shanktuary, Drills Golf, Fitness Golf; plus OBS Studio & Kinovea integration. Open API for developers.
Device / PC ReqsBoth, plus an onboard display. Has a built-in touchscreen/interactive touch controls for immediate feedback.
Subscription CostNone - connectivity & gameplay with any simulator are free, no annual fees or hidden costs.
Special Balls/MarkersStandard golf balls (a recommended-ball list appears in OpenLaunch troubleshooting docs); marked/RCT/RPT balls are NOT required. · n/a (camera-based; no radar ball benefit)
Physical
Width (in)4
Height (in)2
Depth (in)30
Typical PlacementBeside golfer
Indoor / OutdoorIndoor only
PortableNo
MountingFloor / mat, lies flat to the SIDE of the ball like an alignment stick; ball is placed on the mat. No ceiling mount, no tripod. · Low-profile bar set on the hitting mat beside the ball; powered by included 12V DC adapter with a 3m (10ft) barrel extension. Wireless to your device (no data cables).
DisplayOnboard touchscreen
Value
GradeProsumer
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