The Bushnell Launch Pro SimStudio™ Just Dropped $2,300! And It’s Only at PlayBetter

Talk about the Bushnell Launch Pro long enough, and the conversation always ends up in the same place.

Nobody argues about the hardware. It’s built like a tank.

No one questions the accuracy. That’s been proven over and over, by reviewers and customers alike.

The debate, if there is one, is always about value. How does it stack up against other options in its price range? What does it cost if you want to add a studio setup and the software?

In other words, people want to know if it’s worth it, if they should buy it, or if they’re better off going with something else.

Well, PlayBetter just made that conversation a lot simpler.

Every Bushnell Launch Pro PlayBetter SimStudio™ package just got $2,300 cheaper. Every size. The Complete, the Essentials, the Build Your Own—they all dropped in price by more than two grand.

That means a full-blown Launch Pro home simulator with the enclosure, hitting mat, putting turf, projector, and side barriers now starts at just $4,499 for the whole package. That’s nuts!

Think about it.

If you put a comparable studio together around the Foresight GC3, the Launch Pro’s hardware twin, you’d be looking at more than $7,000. I’m talking about physical components that are literally identical to this Launch Pro package.

Now, look, I’m not saying everyone needs to run out and grab one of these. Maybe you’ve already got a setup.

But if you’re someone considering building an indoor golf simulator studio, this is about as good as it gets. You’re getting a best-in-class launch monitor, access to industry-leading sim software, AND all of the components you need for less than 5 Gs! And, actually, if you don’t need the landing/putting turf and side barriers, you can get a package that starts at less than 4 Gs! Or, you can customize your package to buy only what you need and save even more money.

If that doesn’t get your attention, I’m sorry, but I can’t help you.

If it does, keep reading.

A Complete Launch Pro Simulator for $4,499.99

First things first, the Launch Pro is no longer sold on its own at PlayBetter. This deal only comes inside a SimStudio™ package.

So, if you’re shopping for a range-only launch monitor, carry on. This isn’t your deal.

But if you’re building an indoor sim space? Oh, you best believe this is absolutely your deal.

The Bushnell Launch Pro Circle B with PlayBetter SimStudio™10 Complete Package was $6,799.99. It’s now $4,499.99.

Mic drop.

That’s not a stripped-down bundle, either. It’s the whole room: launch monitor, enclosure, impact screen, hitting mat, putting turf, side barriers, a projector. Add a computer, and you’re set up to enjoy a full-blown, world-class simulator experience. Even without a computer, you can still get your data right on the Launch Pro’s built-in display.

And the Complete isn’t the only way in. The same $2,300 comes off every Launch Pro SimStudio™ configuration:

• SimStudio™ Complete: The all-inclusive setup, starting at $4,499.99 for the 10-foot studio. This gives you everything you need except the computer.
• SimStudio™ Essentials: You still get the launch monitor, the projector, the hitting mat, and the enclosure, but you don’t get the side barriers or landing/putting turf. Those packages start at $3,999.99.
• SimStudio™ BYO (Build Your Own): Starts at $3,499.99 and lets you skip the components you already own.

You also get your pick of four studio sizes, from the compact SimStudio™8 for tighter rooms all the way up to the SimStudio™13 Deep if you’ve got the space to go big-time.

You’re Getting the Launch Pro for About $1,300!

Do the math, man.

This is the part of the deal that really jumps off the page.

The studio portion of that SimStudio™10 Complete package (the enclosure, screen, mats, barriers, projector) runs about $3,200 on its own. Subtract that from $4,499.99, and the Bushnell Launch Pro is effectively costing you around $1,300.

A three-camera, Foresight-built launch monitor for $1,300. That’s wild!

Now, yes, you’ll most likely want software. More on that below. But even if you add the most popular starting point, a Silver membership plus a Course Pass, which would total $494 a year, you land at roughly $1,800.

In other words, you’re getting a Launch Pro, with a full year of simulator golf, for under $2,000. I mean, come on…

Plus, because this is a sit-to-the-side-of-the-ball photometric launch monitor, you don’t need as much room depth to pull this off. It’s a much better solution for tighter garages or basements than a radar launch monitor is likely to be.

On top of that, with its built-in screen and built-in handle, it’s the perfect grab-and-go option when you want to take it outside to the driving range.

Chances are, you already know how accurate the Launch Pro is. If you don’t, check this out.

New and Improved Sim Software Completes the Package

The software side of the Launch Pro just got a big overhaul, and there’s a lot to like about where it landed.

For new purchases, everything runs through Foresight’s Foresight+ membership and its new Premier simulation software. Premier is the sim on your PC, with 4K remastered courses that look absolutely incredible. The Foresight app handles range sessions and drills on your phone. One membership unlocks features across both.

Out of the box, with no membership at all, the Launch Pro gives you ball data. That’s ball speed, vertical and horizontal launch angle, total spin, backspin and sidespin, spin tilt axis, and carry distance.

Club data, which includes club speed, club path, angle of attack, and smash factor, unlocks with a Silver or Gold membership, using the club markers that come in the box.

Here’s how I’d think about your options:

• The value starting point (about $494 a year): Silver ($199/year) plus Course Pass ($295/year). Silver stores your data, opens up the practice tools, and unlocks club data on the Launch Pro. Course Pass adds 35 full simulated golf courses.
• The full course library: Swap in Course Pass Pro ($595/year) for the full library of 110 courses, including monsters like Pebble Beach, Bethpage Black, Royal Troon, and the Olympic Club.
• Third-party software: Want to play GSPro, E6 Connect, or another platform? That requires the Gold membership ($599/year), plus whatever the third-party software costs (GSPro is $250 a year).

For the full breakdown, check out our Foresight Sports subscriptions guide.

When They’re Gone, They’re Gone

There’s a limited supply of these packages at this price, and once they sell through, that’s it.

I’m not trying to suggest that four or five thousand dollars isn’t real money. This is definitely a serious purchase.

But I’m just trying to help you understand that this opportunity, relative to what you’d spend to get a comparable experience going a different route, is bananas!

If you want to have a real-deal sim setup in your home, I think this is the play. Hell, I’d recommend this package at full retail. But at a $2,300 discount?! What is there to talk about?

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.