First Look: Uneekor EYE XR Launch Monitor: Less Than $10K, Sticker-Free, and Ready to Shake Up the Overhead Market

Overhead-mounted golf simulators come about as close to indoor perfection as it gets. Clean. Professional. Nothing on the floor. Nothing to move. Just a streamlined setup that feels like it belongs in a high-end fitting studio.

But even in that nearly perfect scenario, there’s been a couple of lingering annoyances.

One is stickers on your clubs or special golf balls. Whether it’s overhead or floor-mounted, most launch monitors require that extra step to unlock all of the data. That means that even with the dream setup of an overhead mount, there’s always been that issue that keeps things from being perfect.

The other trouble with overhead has been price. These types of launch monitors are typically very expensive.

Well, the new Uneekor EYE XR removes a lot of friction that’s stopped overheads from being more commonplace in home golf setups.

Not only does the EYE XR retail for only $7,000, but you don’t need any special golf balls or club stickers to use it. Those are two huge breakthroughs.

But…

The tradeoff is that the EYE XR doesn’t include every last data point.

However…

What it leaves out might not matter to you.

I haven’t had the chance to put the EYE XR through a full, independent test. So this isn’t a deep-dive review. But I did see it up close at the 2025 PGA Show. I watched it in action. I hit shots. I talked to the Uneekor team. And I’ve spent a lot of time since then digging into the specs, the early reactions, and the broader implications.

And what I can already say with confidence is this: the EYE XR is going to matter. Especially for golfers who are chasing that clean, high-performance simulator experience and are ready to finally ditch the stickers and special ball requirements.

Let’s take a closer look.

No Stickers? No Special Golf Balls? Seriously?!

The Uneekor EYE XR is a rear-mounted, overhead golf launch monitor that uses dual high-speed cameras and infrared tracking to capture ball and club data. It sits overhead, behind the player, mounted to the ceiling, similar to Uneekor’s original QED system. But the XR brings a level of modern refinement and ease-of-use that puts it in line with Uneekor’s more recent XO lineup.

Most importantly?

The EYE XR doesn’t require any special golf balls or stickers on your clubface or hosel to deliver full ball and club data. Well, almost full data. We’ll get to that.

The no sticker/ball thing is a major upgrade to the user experience. Anyone who’s used a launch monitor will tell you that.

It kind of sucks to have to put stickers on your friend’s clubs whenever they come over. Or to take them off your own clubs if you don’t like that look out on the course. Or to have to use specially marked golf balls that are expensive and wear out after repeated use.

Thanks to Uneekor’s new AI-powered club tracking and their tried-and-true Dimple Optix system, you can get ball and club data with any golf ball and any club, with zero prep. Just step up and swing.

In my opinion, this single change makes the EYE XR feel like a generational leap for home simulator setups.

Key Uneekor EYE XR Features and Specs

Here’s what Uneekor is officially offering in the EYE XR:

• Rear-Mounted Design: Overhead unit installs behind the hitting zone, offering full freedom of movement.
• Dual High-Speed Infrared Cameras: For elite accuracy and club/ball tracking.
• AI Club Tracking: New to Uneekor; the system uses AI to capture club data without any stickers.
• 19 Ball and Club Data Points: Full data set available out of the box with no paywalls.
• Dimple Optix: Uneekor’s patented tech that tracks spin and flight from the actual dimples on any ball.
• Club Optix: Real-time visual feedback on impact location.
• Power over Ethernet (PoE): One cable for power and data for clean, easy installation.
• Compact Form Factor: Designed to fit cleanly in a modern home or commercial sim setup.
• Software Compatibility: Works with Uneekor software suite plus third-party options like GSPro.

At a retail price of $6,999, the EYE XR slots well below premium options like the Foresight Falcon ($14,999) and Uneekor EYE XO2 ($11,000), while offering similar core capabilities for most golfers.

But for that lower price, there are a couple of limitations.

What’s Missing in the EYE XR?

There’s a lot to like about the EYE XR. It’s compact. It’s rear-mounted and out of the way. It’s sticker-free, ball-agnostic, and delivers a ton of data. All at a price that undercuts much of the overhead competition.

But it’s not perfect. And to be fair to golfers trying to make an informed decision, we’ve got to call out what’s not included, which mostly concerns club data.

No Angle of Attack

This is probably the most significant omission. Angle of Attack is a go-to metric for instructors working on swing path, low point, and turf interaction. It’s also useful for better players looking to optimize their delivery with irons or tweak their launch conditions with driver. For some, not having Angle of Attack will be a non-starter.

No Dynamic Loft

Dynamic Loft, or how much loft the club presents at impact, is not included in the Eye XR’s data set. It’s a valuable number for dialing in launch conditions, optimizing spin, and understanding shot shape, especially for better players and fitters.

No Lie Angle at Impact

Lie angle at impact helps assess how the sole of the club interacts with the turf and how that affects directional control. It’s not part of the Eye XR’s data offering, but it is available in models like the EYE XO2 and Foresight Falcon.

No Closure Rate

Another advanced club metric missing from the EYE XR is Closure Rate, which measures how fast the clubface is rotating at impact. It’s not a stat most recreational golfers are tracking, but for instructors or highly analytical players, it’s a valuable piece of the puzzle.

Slightly Smaller Hitting Area

Compared to the EYE XO2 and Foresight Falcon, the EYE XR has a smaller hitting zone. That means more deliberate ball placement to make sure you’re getting good reads.

With the EYE XR, the hitting zone is 13.7” x 11.8”. Compare that to the 28” x 21” with the EYE XO or the very large 59” x 28” with the Foresight Falcon.

For solo practice in a home setup, this is likely a non-issue. But in group settings or commercial environments where people are cycling through quickly, a larger hitting zone adds convenience and flexibility.

So What Data Do You Get?

Even with those missing elements, the EYE XR still delivers a full slate of 18 essential ball and club data points, without stickers or special balls.

Ball Data

• Ball Speed
• Side Spin
• Back Spin
• Side Angle
• Side Distance
• Total Distance
• Launch Angle
• Carry Distance
• Descent Angle
• Apex
• Distance to Apex
• Time
• Run
• Spin Axis
• Ball Flight Type

Club Data

• Club Speed
• Smash Factor
• Club Path

So yes, the EYE XR leaves out a couple of advanced club data points. But for most golfers, especially those looking to simplify their setup while still getting serious about performance, the tradeoff feels more than fair.

At $7K, you’re getting stickerless convenience, excellent accuracy, and a feature set that covers 95 percent of what most players will ever need.

Uneekor EYE XR vs EYE XO and EYE XO2

When you look at Uneekor’s lineup of overhead launch monitors, the EYE XR settles right in between the original QED and the more advanced EYE XO series. As the XR is replacing the QED models, we’ll focus on how this new overhead compares to Uneekor’s forward-mounted XO series.

EYE XR vs EYE XO

The EYE XO has been a popular choice for serious sim users and instructors since its release, offering excellent accuracy and a full suite of data metrics. But it comes with a few strings attached, literally.

Unlike the EYE XR, the EYE XO requires clubface stickers to unlock full club data. And while it delivers 21 total data points (compared to the XR’s 18), the added complexity of club prep, along with a higher price tag, makes it a tougher sell for golfers looking for a cleaner, more user-friendly experience.

Mounting is another key difference. The EYE XR installs behind the golfer, offering a rear-mounted setup that keeps everything out of the way. The EYE XO is front-mounted, which can be slightly more intrusive in certain spaces.

And because the EYE XR is powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE), installation is simpler with just one cable handling both power and data.

EYE XR vs EYE XO2

The comparison with the EYE XO2 is a little different. The XO2 is Uneekor’s flagship overhead launch monitor. And it earns that title with 24 data points, a third high-speed camera, and a noticeably larger hitting zone.

If you’re building out a high-traffic commercial sim bay or you’re an instructor who needs every available metric and the widest possible capture area, the EYE XO2 is hard to beat.

But unless you need the full firepower of the flagship, the EYE XR is likely going to get the job done without breaking the bank or complicating your setup.

Uneekor EYE XR vs Foresight Falcon

If the Uneekor EYE XR is aiming to simplify the overhead launch monitor experience, the Foresight Falcon is all about maximum performance, no compromises. It’s the successor to the GCHawk and features the same elite-level tracking, more compact design, and a price tag to match.

Let’s be clear: The Falcon is an incredible piece of tech. It features Foresight’s quadrascopic camera system (same as the GCQuad and QuadMAX), delivers one of the largest and most forgiving hitting zones in the industry, and tracks a full spectrum of ball and club data with near-flawless accuracy. There are no subscription fees, and it comes bundled with Foresight’s full simulator software suite and 25 golf courses right out of the box.

But—and it’s a big one—you’ll need to use clubface stickers to get that full club data. Every time. For every club. And that makes the $14,999 price point a little harder to swallow, especially for golfers who are prioritizing ease of use and simplicity in a home setup.

The EYE XR, on the other hand, gives you a fully stickerless experience thanks to its new AI-powered club tracking, while still capturing 18 core data points. It’s not quite the full breadth of what the Falcon offers, and the hitting zone is smaller. But it’s more than enough for most golfers, and it costs less than half as much.

Overhead vs Floor Launch Monitors: Which Setup Is Best?

This is a debate worth addressing, especially since Uneekor also sells the EYE Mini and EYE Mini Lite, two of the better floor-standing launch monitors on the market.

Why Go Overhead?

• Clean install - nothing on the floor to trip over or reposition
• Larger hitting zone
• Works better for lefty/righty switch hitting
• Ideal for permanent home setups

Why Go Floor-Based?

• Portable - take it out to the range
• Less expensive - the most affordable options are all floor-standers
• Less install hassle - no mounting

If you’re building a dedicated sim space, overhead is the dream. It’s what looks and feels the most professional and immersive. And that’s why I think it’s a big deal to have the EYE XR available for $7,000. That’s a price point that’s going to strike a lot more consumers as realistic compared to what’s felt like cost-prohibitive options in the overhead class until now.

What About GameDay Sim Software?

Uneekor just launched their long-teased GameDay software, which is meant to rival GSPro with Unreal Engine graphics, online multiplayer, and 4K course environments.

I saw it in action at the PGA Show, and it looks phenomenal! It’s a very significant upgrade over their previous Refine/Refine+ simulator software packages. And it makes being in the Uneekor camp, whether with the EYE XR or one of their other launch monitors, a lot more attractive.

Many Uneekor users also like how universally compatible the hardware is with pretty much every type of third-party simulator software, like GSPro and E6 Connect.

But the release of GameDay is the big news we’ve all been waiting for. That’s the move that positions Uneekor as an even bigger player in this space. To have their own, native fully-immersive simulator software gives users another huge reason to shop their products.

Is the Uneekor EYE XR Worth Buying?

Here’s where I’m coming down on this: For everyone but the top-level players, I think the Uneekor EYE XR is incredibly exciting.

The no special golf balls or club stickers thing is absolutely huge!

The $7,000 price point is likewise very compelling.

The problem is the club data that’s missing, especially Angle of Attack. But guess who’s not going to care about that? A lot of amateur golfers who just want to have fun and still get information that can genuinely help them improve.

No, the XR isn’t going to give you every last bit of information the way other launch monitor options can. But it can also do things that no other launch monitor can do.

And that’s going to be very intriguing to a lot of people who are starting to see their dreams of a professional-style home golf simulator studio coming into focus.

About PlayBetter Golf Reviewer Marc Sheforgen

Marc Sheforgen is a golf writer whose passion for the game far exceeds his ability to play it well. Marc covers all things golf, from product reviews and equipment recommendations to event coverage and tournament analysis. When he’s not playing, watching, or writing about golf, he enjoys traveling (often golf-related), youth sports coaching, volunteering, and record collecting.