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Good Morning, Golfers!!
Ever wondered what launch monitor Scottieās checking before a major? Or what Roryās got plugged in at his sim HQ? We tracked down the launch monitors trusted by the prosāand stacked them up against your favorites. Letās just say the results might surprise you š
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šļøāāļøWhat Launch Monitors Do the Pros Use?
We get this question a lotāand for good reason. If you're going to spend serious cash on a launch monitor, why not see what the best in the world are using?
So we did a little digging, scrolled a little too far on social, and here's the scoop: These are the launch monitors trusted by Tour prosāand how they stack up against your favorites.
Scottie Scheffler: TrackMan with a Side of Old School
Scottieās a feel player at heart. He once said: āWe look at distance and thatās it.ā (Golf.com) No spin rates, no swing path dataājust āhow far did that go?ā vibes.
But donāt mistake that for being tech-averse. Scheffler practices with a TrackMan nearly every day and trusts it to validate what heās feeling in the swing. He even brought it to the U.S. Open to prep. So while he might not be deep-diving into numbers, heās still Team TrackMan.
Rory McIlroy: Sim Life Forever
Rory? Heās deep in the sim scene. Like...co-founded-an-indoor-league deep.
When TGL was testing their tech, Rory brought both his GCQuad and TrackMan to compare numbersāand gave the new system his stamp of approval. āEvery number was virtually identical,ā he said. (The Athletic)
If youāre building a setup like Roryās? Youāre not choosingāyou're stacking.
Xander Schauffele: Full Swing and GCQuad
Xander's a Full Swing ambassador, among many other tour pros like Tiger, Jason Day, and Patrick Cantlay. But heās also been spotted with a GCQuad during tournaments like the PGA Championshipāespecially when dialing in shots in tough weather conditions (Golfweek). Itās a 1ā2 punch of style and precision.
Justin Thomas: All-In on TrackMan
JT is a TrackMan loyalist. Always has been. Whether itās working on trajectory, spin, or just flushing 5-irons for fun, TrackMan is his go-to tool.
Heās also known for being ultra-technical in practiceāso if you want to get better and get nerdy, JTās path might be the one to follow. (TrackMan)
Ludvig Ć berg: The Foresight Favorite
You donāt become one of the fastest-rising stars on Tour without dialed-in dataāand Ludvig Ć berg is doing it with Foresight Sports. Videos on social show him training with both the GCQuad and the new QuadMAX, which has become the go-to for many top players.
Clean data. Easy setup. No fluff. Ludvigās pick is popular for a reason.
And the Winner Isā¦
If youāve been keeping score, there are two clear frontrunners:
TrackMan and Foresight Sports.
Some players bounce between both. Others are loyal to one. And yesāFull Swing is sneaking in too, mostly in the sim space.
But how does your pick measure up?
In our Launch Monitor Madness poll, you crowned the Uneekor Eye XO2 as the best launch monitor on the market. So letās line āem up:
Technology | Radar-based | Camera-based | Camera-based |
Indoor Use | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Outdoor Use | Yes | Yes | No |
Data Accuracy | High | Very High | High |
Club & Club Data | Comprehensive | Comprehensive | Comprehensive |
Portability | High | High | Low (Ceiling-mounted) |
Price Range | Starting at $22,495 | Starting at $15,999 | Starting at $11,000 |
Software Integration | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
TL;DR
If you're building the ultimate simulator at home, you're in great company with Uneekor.
If you're aiming for Tour-level validation outdoors, TrackMan and GCQuad are your heavy hitters.
Either way, the pros are showing us that the best golf setups blend feel and dataāand with the right launch monitor, you donāt have to choose.
š Just Released: Full Swing Kit Combine

New range data, unlocked. Full Swing Combine was released last week, and itās powered by Clippdās shot-tracking AI. That means: every shot you take now comes with real context. Not just what happened, but what it means for your game. Youāll get scored on shot quality, distance control, and how dialed in you are across targetsāwith 200 being perfection (yes, hole-in-one perfection).
If youāve ever wondered what exactly to work on, this is your answer. See it in action here.
ā³ Sim Spotlight
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š Motherās Day Golf Gifts
Friendly reminder: Motherās Day is only a couple of weeks away. If youāve yet to make a brunch reservation, we canāt help you there.But we DO have the best gifts for golfing moms. Hereās the roundup:

When it comes to launch monitors, whether you go with TrackMan, GCQuad, or Uneekorāyouāre in good company. Until next time, golfer.
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