Launch monitors and simulators

Latest launch monitor reviews

Researching the newest UK launch monitors? Start with these detailed assessments, then use our comparisons to narrow the choice.

Editorial update: 8 October 2026. Retailer prices and availability are checked separately.

A launch monitor measures your shots. A simulator adds a screen and a virtual course so you can play at home. Here is our top pick for each, and the tools to plan a room.

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Launch monitors Simulators: explore rooms

Start with your UK home-practice budget

Affordable launch monitors Square Omni vs Garmin R50 Garage simulator setups

Launch monitors

See your carry, ball speed and spin at the range or into a net at home. Best if you want numbers to practise with.

Best valueGarmin Approach R10

Portable, light and works with simulator software. The easiest first launch monitor, but it needs room behind the ball indoors.

Our score: 89/100 · Typical price: £420–£500

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Golf simulators

A launch monitor plus a screen, mat and enclosure, so you can play full rounds in a garage or spare room.

Best for most garagesSquare Golf

A side-on camera unit that needs no space behind you, with its own simulator. A complete room typically costs about £2.5k–£4k.

Our score: 90/100 · Typical price: £650–£750

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Questions buyers ask

Do I need a launch monitor or a full simulator?

Start with a launch monitor if you mainly want practice numbers. Add a screen, mat and projector later if you want to play courses at home.

How much room does a home simulator need?

About 3 m wide, 3–4.5 m deep and 2.7 m high for most setups. Units that sit beside the ball need less depth than radars behind you.

What does a home simulator cost?

A budget net setup starts at about £1,000–£2,000. A garage simulator with a projector and enclosure is typically £2,500–£8,000.

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Before comparing specifications, choose the type of technology that fits how you actually play.

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Simulator software

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