Buying guide
A plain-spoken guide to the decisions that matter — launch monitor, room, mat, screen, and software — and the budget tiers most golfers land in.
Budget tiers
$1K – $4K
SkyTrak+ · Rapsodo MLM2Pro · Garmin R10
Year-round reps, real ball flight on a budget. Pair with a Carl's Place or SIGPRO net build.
$5K – $15K
Foresight GC3 · Uneekor EYE XO · Full Swing KIT
Tour-grade data, reliable spin numbers, the level most committed home golfers land at.
$18K – $50K+
TrackMan 4 · Foresight GCQuad / Falcon · TruGolf Vista
Coaching, club fitting, commercial bays — the gear pros choose for a reason.
What actually matters
01
Ceiling height before width before depth. 10 feet is the comfort minimum; 9 feet works for most golfers under 6'2".
02
Camera (Foresight, Uneekor) reads the ball at impact. Radar (TrackMan, FlightScope) tracks full flight. Photometric (SkyTrak) splits the difference for the home.
03
A great mat saves your wrists and gives honest feedback. Fiberbuilt and TrueStrike are the standards.
04
E6 Connect, GSPro, TGC 2019, Awesome Golf — your monitor's software ecosystem matters as much as the hardware.
05
Impact screen quality decides image sharpness and projector lifespan. Build the frame for the room, not the catalog.
06
Short-throw 4K projectors and a capable Windows PC are the unsung heroes of a great-looking bay.
Need a hand
When Mondo's goes live with its first authorized brands, you'll be able to book a free consultation — room measurements, budget, and goals in, full build sheet out.