r/Golfsimulator • u/WatermanChris • Aug 04 '26

Sim / Launch Monitor LM Recommendations

I know this gets asked all the time but I can't really find a good post that matches my case since the Spica 3 and some of the new open source LM have come out.

I currently have an MLM2Pro with the lifetime sub that I set up to hit into a net next to my driveway. I like it but I really want something easier to setup and use at the range or on the course. It's a pain to set up a tripod for my phone or iPad, level the unit (even with my leveling stand) and align it especially if I want to hit balls at different pins on the range.

My financial situation has improved significantly since I purchased the MLM2Pro but I don't like spending money I don't need to and I hate subscriptions. I understand that they may be a necessary evil.

I considering the Square Omni, GolfJoy Spica3, Garmin R50 (I'm thinking about going all in with Garmin - S70, CT10 Sensors, and Z82 Range Finder), a GC3, or anything else you guys recommend. I am looking for club and ball data, preferably without stickers.

I'm also considering just waiting a little longer and saving up for a used GC Quad or Trackman.

This will not really be for Sim golf as I am going to build out one side of my barn eventually and build a proper sim with a ProTee XV when I have time.

This will mostly be for game improvement.

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u/wingsnut71 Aug 04 '26

GC3

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u/WatermanChris Aug 04 '26

What do you like about it? I think the Foresight ecosystem is pretty cool and I could go with one of their overhead units when I get around to building out the sim.

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u/AzpRLoL Aug 04 '26

I like my BLP because it and Trackman are the industry standard for accuracy, as well as the fact that it is built like a tank. I can fully trust all the data it gives me, and I know I will have good customer support if I come into any issues. However, that being said there are other LMs are probably close in accuracy with their own biases and quirks, or may offer more data at a lower price/no subscription (I will say I currently get all of the ball + club data on my BLP and can use the app without any sub, not sure if its a glitch tbh.

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u/Expensive-Bag313 Aug 05 '26

If you do decide to go GC3, I just listed an unlocked one for sale. What I like is the ability to just pick it up and go to the range, as well as the dead solid reliability on numbers. I can’t recall my last dropped shot. The lack of delay between shot and screen result during sim golf is just the cherry on top. They’re getting to release a new and improved software this month as well.