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Bushnell Launch Pro & Launch Pro i
The Launch Pro is a Foresight GC3 in Bushnell colours at less than half the price — the catch is the subscription. Ball data is included on the Launch Pro; club data (speed, path, attack) and FSX Pro need the Silver plan; GSPro and E6 access need Gold. The indoor-only Launch Pro i drops the screen and battery and requires a plan for everything. Exports come out of FSX exactly like a GC3's.
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Best for: Golfers who want GC3-grade camera data and are happy to pay $199–499 a year instead of $6,999 up front.
At a glance
| Price (US, 2026-09-16) | $1,499.99–2,499.99 |
| Club data | GC3 set — Silver/Gold plan |
| Spin | Camera, any ball |
| Export | FSX CSV (with plan) |
| ShotIQ support | Dedicated ShotIQ parser |
Models
| Model | Price | Status | How it measures | Club data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch Pro (incl. Circle B Edition) | $2,499.99 | current | 3 cameras, 3" touchscreen, 5–7 h battery, indoor/outdoor | Measured with club stickers — Silver or Gold plan required |
| Launch Pro i (LPi) | $1,499.99 | current | 3 cameras, no display, mains power, indoor only | Silver or Gold required for ALL data |
- Launch Pro (incl. Circle B Edition): Ball data free; first year of Silver often bundled; Circle B adds LINK to Bushnell rangefinders
- Launch Pro i (LPi): No free tier
Which numbers are measured — and which are computed
Every launch monitor computes some of what it shows. A carry distance is a trajectory model run on measured launch numbers; a smash factor is one measurement divided by another. Knowing which is which tells you how much to trust a change — and it is what ShotIQ's import gateway uses to decide which analyses to switch on for your sessions.
| Metric | Launch Pro (free) | Launch Pro + Silver/Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Ball speed / launch angle / side angle | Measured | Measured |
| Backspin / sidespin / tilt (spin axis) | Measured | Measured |
| Club speed / path / angle of attack | —¹ | Measured² |
| Face to path / dynamic loft / dynamic lie / closure rate | — | Measured² |
| Face impact (lateral / vertical) | — | Measured² |
| Efficiency (smash factor) | — | Derived |
| Carry / total / offline | Modelled | Modelled |
| Peak height / descent angle | Modelled | Modelled |
M = measured directly by the device · Mo = modelled from measured launch conditions · D = derived from two other metrics · C = a label the device assigns · E = estimated · — = not offered. Superscripts refer to the notes below.
- ¹ Ball data only until a plan is active.
- ² Silver ($199/yr) or Gold ($499/yr); reflective club stickers required. The Launch Pro reports the GC3's club set plus the face/impact metrics Bushnell lists in FSX.
Spin, balls and stickers
Spin: Camera-measured at impact with any ball, indoors or out.
Club data: Same optics as the GC3 — speed, path and attack from stickers — and Bushnell's FSX package lists face-to-path, dynamic loft/lie, closure rate and face impact for the Launch Pro. All of it is behind Silver or Gold. ShotIQ's Impact Lab reads whatever columns your export carries.
Subscription: Silver $199/yr: FSX Pro, ball + club data, 5 FSX Play courses, Pinseeker. Gold $499/yr: 25 courses, 3D simulation, third-party access (GSPro, E6 Connect — no separate GSPro licence). Historically US-only with an internet check every 45 days; expanding to UK/EMEA in 2026.
Space and setup
- Beside the ball, 12–18 in offset, level with the mat; little depth needed behind you.
- LPi needs mains power and an indoor bay; the Launch Pro runs 5–7 h on battery.
How accurate is it?
GC3 hardware, GC3 accuracy — camera-measured launch and spin, indoors and out. Foresight publishes no consumer error bars.
How to get your data into ShotIQ
FSX Pro / FSX Play (PC)
- Open Session History, select the session, Export → CSV.
- Upload to ShotIQ → Know Your Game → Add a session and declare Bushnell Launch Pro; ShotIQ's Foresight parser reads the file (it recognises 'Launch Pro' and 'Bushnell' in the export).
Format: CSV shot table, Foresight layout — Without a plan there is no FSX Pro — screenshot the unit's screen instead.
Unit screen / Bushnell Golf app
- Photograph the shot screen after each block and upload the images.
Format: Images (AI read)
What lights up in ShotIQ
Runs in full
- Bag, gaps, dispersion, trends, coaching, Wedge Matrix, Fitting Guide spin pillar — on the free ball data
- Impact Lab and Setup Lab attack/face findings — with Silver or Gold club data
Partial — shown with its real confidence
- Free tier: no club data, so smash factor and delivery reads stay off
Tips
- Decide on Silver before you buy stickers — club data without the plan simply is not recorded.
- Gold's GSPro access is the cheapest way to get a GC3-class unit into GSPro; there is no separate connector fee.
Frequently asked questions
Does ShotIQ work with the Bushnell Launch Pro?
Yes. It exports the same FSX CSV as a Foresight GC3, which ShotIQ parses; screenshots of the unit's screen work too.
Is the Launch Pro the same as the GC3?
Same three-camera hardware, made by Foresight. The differences are the price, the subscription that gates club data, and the US-focused licensing.
Do I get club data for free?
No — the Launch Pro includes ball data out of the box; club speed, path, attack and the face/impact metrics need Silver ($199/yr) or Gold ($499/yr). The LPi needs a plan for everything.
Do I need stickers?
Yes for club data, like every Foresight unit. Ball data records without them.
Can I use it outside the US?
Historically US-only with a 45-day online check; Bushnell is expanding availability to UK/EMEA in 2026.
Sources
Facts checked against the manufacturer on 2026-09-16. Prices are US list at that date and move; tell us if one has.
- Bushnell Golf — Launch Pro
- Bushnell Golf — Launch Pro i
- Bushnell Golf — How to purchase software packages
More devices
Every launch monitor and sim ShotIQ reads is in the device directory with a side-by-side comparison, or start with the complete metrics guide. Not sure which numbers your device really measures? The Add a session guide shows how ShotIQ tells you on upload.