The launch monitor determines what your simulator knows about your swing. Everything else determines how it feels.
Radar vs photometric
Radar units track ball flight and generally want space behind the golfer. Photometric units capture images at impact and are usually positioned to the side or overhead.
Indoor and outdoor capability varies by unit — confirm this on the specification tab before ordering.
Ball data vs club data
Ball data covers speed, launch, spin and direction. Club data adds path, face angle, attack angle and impact location.
This guide is an editorial outline published by Fairway Forge Golf. Specifications vary by manufacturer — confirm details on the product page or with our team before ordering.
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