Portable golf monitors
Portable golf monitors should be small enough to fit into a jacket or a golf bag with ease. They should also be light enough to travel with you and include everything you need in just one self-contained unit – without the need for extra sensors and wires.
A number of these portable golf launch monitors also pair up with a smartphone and should have enough battery life to last you a full range session, meaning you can use it out on the course.
Thanks to their compact size, a large number of our launch monitors are portable, including those from Garmin, Shot Scope, SwingLogic, and Rapsodo – browse them below.
Indoor vs outdoor golf monitors
Choosing between indoor and outdoor golf monitors largely depends on your available space and where you want to practice the most. These two options can differ in sensing technology depending on their setting.
Indoor golf monitors can be placed in spare rooms or garages, allowing you to play on ultrarealistic courses. They often use photometric systems to track and measure metrics.
Outdoor golf launch monitors, however, use high-speed radars to measure and calculate the golf ball’s trajectory – making them suitable for use out on the course.
Budget launch monitors
The cost of golf launch monitors can vary depending on their features. Entry-level launch monitors ensure the ability to track core metrics, including ball data.
Our launch monitors start below £200 – ideal for casual improvers, new players, and as a gift.
If you’re looking for the next step up – perhaps wanting full spin and club data – you can contact our team via phone or email for the best recommendation for your budget.
How could golf launch monitors improve your game?
An innovative and wide-ranging piece of golf technology, golf launch monitors vary from machine to machine in their approach to gathering important ball and club data you can use to adjust your swing. Generally, they either use camera or radar technology to gather data you can use to improve your chances of lowering your score on the course. Many of these golf products now include simulator software, giving you visual feedback on every shot, even when you can't get to the tee.
What makes them even more impressive is that many golf monitors are super portable in size and weight, and can easily be set up alongside the tee on any course or driving range, giving you instant feedback wherever you are. Because they are designed for portability, they typically feature long battery life to ensure they last through even your longest practice sessions. Some of the most user-friendly designs even house everything you need in one unit, meaning you don't have to juggle multiple sensors or complicated wiring.
Want to squeeze in a quick game or work on your golf swing, but worried your swing isn't giving you the results you need? No problem. Just head to the practice range before walking over to the course, put your launch monitor in place, and let it do its magic! Many models are also the perfect centrepiece for a home simulator setup, letting you keep your game sharp year-round regardless of the weather.
Pretty soon, you'll have all the information you need to see where you're going wrong and what you need to change to keep your swing in line and your ball on the fairway every time. Some advanced units even offer putting analysis to help you shave strokes off your short game.
The best personal launch monitors can collect and track such important and accurate data as:
- Club head speed
- Overall club speed and similar club metrics
- Club path and swing path
- Face angle
- Spin rate
- Swing speed
- Launch angle
- Ball speed
- Carry distance and so much more.
But how can launch monitors offer so much information with such a small window of view? It's simple. The monitors analyse the limited ball flight they're able to capture and the velocity at which the ball has been hit, then use a series of complex algorithms to determine how far the ball will travel with an excellent degree of accuracy.
Explore the best launch monitors at Clarkes' Golf
Looking for a personal launch monitor to change your game for the better? Explore our selection of the very best launch monitors, including industry gold-standard models available at Clarkes' Golf below. We pride ourselves on offering the best value on the market for both hobbyists and serious pros.
We have options from all the biggest brands, including Garmin, Liveview, and Square launch monitors. Review our options and grab your favourite today! Or if you need a little more info before comparing portable launch monitors, get in touch with a member of the Clarkes' Golf team for more information – we'd be happy to advise.
