5 launch monitors you can buy for under $500

If you’re looking to dial in your game, investing in a launch monitor is a great way to get useful data on your swing from the comfort of home or your local practice facility.

How can a launch monitor benefit you? Think about it this way: Do you know how far you hit every club? A launch monitor can tell you! Can you pinpoint the area of your swing that needs work? Launch monitor data can help you identify it!

While the devices used on Tour can cost tens of thousands of dollars, there are plenty of more affordable units on the market — some of which you can buy for less than $500!

These units are easy to use, easily portable, and can function both indoors and out. You can sync data to your phone for easy access to swing videos, and chart statistics like carry distance, spin rate, ball speed and more. So if you’re ready to upgrade your game for a fraction of the cost, check out some of our favorite affordable launch monitors from Fairway Jockey below, and click the link below to buy now!

FlightScope Mevo Launch Monitor

$349

Product Highlights: 8 Accurate data parameters Free software, no subscriptions required Syncs with your phone to automatically record and clip swing videos with data overlay Fun games and challenges Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use

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PRGR Portable Launch Monitor (HS130A)

$229.99

Easy, Accurate, and Affordable. With unrivaled accuracy and simple, easy to use functionality, the PRGR is simply the best consumer launch monitor on the market.   The PRGR measures Club Speed, Ball Speed, Smash Factor, Carry Distance, and Total Distance when hitting a golf ball. It will also measure Club Speed when you are not hitting a ball. This makes this device the perfect source of feedback during your speed training sessions and a great resource for tracking your actual speed and distance gains when hitting golf balls.   BUNDLE + SAVE! $50 OFF TRAINING SET + PRGR

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TheStack Radar Launch Monitor

$289

Bluetooth Radar for Stack Training The Stack Radar is a great multi-purpose radar that Bluetooth connects directly to TheStack App for the most seamless training experience.  Our PGA and LPGA Tour players love TheStack radar for it’s portability and size. Capture swing speed without hitting a ball – perfect for Stack speed training! Place the Stack behind you on the range or course to measure Ball Speeds Measures: Swing Speed and Ball Speed.  Calculates an estimated Carry Distance and Smash Factor. Works great both indoors and outdoors. Bluetooth connection exclusively to TheStack App Set speed trigger threshold at 25, 35, 45, or 55 mph! Avoid false triggers due to a fast backswing. Stack Radar includes an awesome protective pouch for storage in your golf bag and for traveling. Are you a current Stacker looking to upgrade?  Explore our Launch Monitor trade in program here.

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Swing Caddie SC300i Launch Monitor

$499.99

The SC300i is truly portable and provides golfers with complete swing and ball flight metrics found in professional launch monitors, including launch angle and apex data. Using the latest in Doppler radar technology, and calibrating atmospheric pressure sensors, the SC300i provides uncompromised precision. SC300i connects directly to a personal phone or tablet via Bluetooth allowing golfers to track their real-time, integrated data. Voice output of distance and remote control provides the highest levels of user convenience.

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Rapsodo Mobile Launch Monitor (MLM)

$299.99

Game and industry changing Mobile Launch Monitor The only device to pair iOS camera with radar processing for precise measurement Immediate swing replay with shot trace technology 10 metrics – 4 measured iOS compatible only. iPhone or iPad required Indoors and Outdoors Use Includes 7-day Premium Membership Trial

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