Bushnell Launch Pro Review Circle B Edition (2026 Update): Pro-Level Accuracy for $2,999

***Updated in September 2026 to reflect price changes and added new overview and podcast videos***

For a while, as Bushnell and Foresight combined forces via acquisition, it wasn’t entirely clear what the long-term direction of the Launch Pro line would be. Many golfers weren’t sure how the product would continue to fit into the evolving lineup, or what its future might look like within the broader ecosystem.

As Bushnell and Foresight aligned more closely under the same parent company, the companies worked to streamline their shared hardware platform. This naturally led to adjustments in branding and product presentation, and with two highly respected brands involved, it took some time for consumers to understand how each product related to the other.

With the release of the Circle B Edition, that clarity has fully arrived. The Bushnell Launch Pro is stepping forward again with a refreshed identity and a simplified pricing structure designed to make advanced launch monitor technology accessible to more golfers than ever.

It’s a smart evolution for a device that has always delivered exceptional performance.

For an in-depth discussion on the Launch Pro and its latest changes, check out this Golf Tech Weekly podcast.

Get a Quick Intro to the Bushnell Launch Pro with Our Golf Sim Expert Daniel

Bushnell Circle B Edition Launch Pro Design: Orange Is Back (And It Matters)

When Bushnell and Foresight Sports came under the same corporate umbrella, it brought two strong brands—each with its own loyal following—into a shared product architecture. With that came the need for a more unified product family.

As Foresight’s well-known blue-and-gray aesthetic became the visual identity for the GC3, the Launch Pro naturally followed a similar direction for a period of time. For fans who associated Bushnell with its signature orange, the shift simply marked a new chapter—one that reflected the closer relationship between the brands.

The strategy made sense: The GC3 and Launch Pro share the same exceptional core hardware, differentiated primarily by software and market positioning. Aligning the look helped simplify the message for consumers.

And both brands contribute uniquely to that shared platform:

• Foresight brings its deep roots in studio environments, club fitting, and professional-level analytics—earning trust across teaching facilities and tour players.
• Bushnell brings unmatched reach with everyday golfers through its leadership in rangefinders, optics, and consumer-friendly golf tech.

So when Bushnell introduced the Circle B Edition Launch Pro, it wasn’t a course correction—it was a thoughtful enhancement. The return of the bold Bushnell orange on the back panel is a way to celebrate the brand’s identity within the unified family while keeping a professional, sight-line-friendly gray front that players will appreciate at setup.

The Circle B LPi—the streamlined, indoor-only version without a built-in screen or battery—carries a more understated gray design with orange accents. It’s modern, clean, and makes it easy to distinguish at a glance.

First Impressions and Setting up the Bushnell Launch Pro

The Bushnell Launch Pro looks and feels like a professional golf launch monitor. The build quality is extremely robust and very impressive.

And when you compare it to the competition, that impression grows even stronger.

Look, I’m a big fan of both the SkyTrak Plus and FlightScope Mevo Gen2. They’re both great products and solid choices for the right type of consumer. And I bring them up here because they are two of the primary competitors to the Bushnell Launch Pro. But both of those launch monitors look and feel like cheap plastic toys compared to the beefiness of the Launch Pro. I mean, it’s not even close.

Then there’s the newest challenger to the throne, the Uneekor EYE MINI. And I have to say, its build quality is also very impressive. In any case, while the EYE MINI is a very nice launch monitor that we’ll review in-depth sometime soon, the Launch Pro is, at least to my eyes and feel, just a bit sturdier and classier overall.

As far as setup goes, this is where my love letter begins.

To me, one of the most brilliant things about the Bushnell Launch Pro is that it has a built-in screen that allows you to see your data without having to interface with any software.

Now, of course, you can interface with the software. And doing so opens up shot storage and review opportunities plus all of the simulator functionality. So, yes, you’re going to want to use software probably most of the time, especially when you’re using the Launch Pro indoors.

But if you’re like me, a lot of the time that you use a golf launch monitor, it’s to get data fast, like during a quick outdoor range sesh or before a round. So having a built-in screen is just a complete separator and one of the primary reasons that it’s so easy to choose the Bushnell Launch Pro when you don’t want to be bothered with the additional steps of pairing a golf launch monitor to a phone, tablet, or computer.

On that same subject, it’s important to note that the Bushnell Launch Pro easily reads shots hit off of natural grass. That’s one of my biggest complaints with a launch monitor like the SkyTrak Plus.

So, yeah, setup with the Bushnell Launch Pro is as simple as it can possibly get. You literally have the option to hit the power button, set the device down on the ground or floor, position the ball within the readable area that the internal display and indicator light confirms for you, and start hitting golf shots. It’s beautifully simple!

You can use a Launch Pro without even registering an account. That means that if you ever wanted to loan it to a friend, it’s no problem.

We’ll talk more below about the software options, but as for setting up the Launch Pro for use with the Foresight Sports software, I found it to be really easy. I know some people have reported frustrations having to do with registering accounts and WiFi connectivity. But I didn’t experience any of those problems. Maybe Bushnell and Foresight have solved whatever issues users were facing. But in my experience, getting started with the Bushnell Launch Pro for either indoor or outdoor use is extremely straightforward.

Bushnell Launch Pro Accuracy and Data

Let’s not bury the most important point here: The Bushnell Launch Pro is without a doubt the most accurate golf launch monitor I’ve tested.

Have I tested every single product that’s on the market? No, but I sure have tested a lot of them.

Even still, don’t take my word for it if you’d rather not. Do a little bit of research, and I’ll bet you’re going to get bored after reading over and over and over again about how the Bushnell Launch Pro is so dead-on accurate. Playing pros have said it. Teaching pros have said it. Reviewers have said it. And user after user all say the same thing.

I’ve confirmed distances outdoors with a rangefinder. And I’ve tested indoors with a former professional player who knows all of his numbers cold. I even pitted the Launch Pro against a Foresight Sports GC3 just to see if they really did read shots the same (they did). There’s really no disputing it: The Bushnell Launch Pro is more accurate than any product you can find at this price point and is likely as accurate or even more so than some products costing twice as much. Yes, it really is that good.

So what information can the Launch Pro give you?

The Circle B Edition Launch Pro retails for $2,999.99. And, with a subscription that we’ll talk about in just a second, it includes ball and club data. You guessed it, the same ball and club data as the previous Launch Pro and GC3 versions.

Ball Data:

• Carry Distance
• Ball Speed
• Vertical and Horizontal Launch Angle
• Total Spin
• Back and Side Spin
• Spin Tilt Axis

Club Data (with software subscription):

• Club Head Speed
• Club Path
• Angle of Attack
• Smash Factor

The indoor-only LPi retails for $1,999.99.

Bushnell Launch Pro Silver vs Gold Subscription Plans Explained

Another thing that hasn’t changed: If all you want to do with your Launch Pro is get ball data right on the device’s built-in display, you can still do that right out of the box without any ongoing cost.

After that… The meter starts running.

With the most recent iteration of Launch Pro pricing, you had just one subscription tier — the Gold package. That got you access to the awesome Foresight Sports simulator software suite, including the stunning FSX Play courses. In fact, you got 25 FSX Play simulated golf courses. But, the Gold package costs $499 per year.

Now, with the new Circle B pricing, you can still buy the Gold package. It includes all of the same stuff. And it still costs $499 per year.

But, you’ve now got an additional option, the Silver package.

Back in the day (and believe me, there have been so many “days” with the Launch Pro/GC3 iterations and adjustments), the Silver subscription tier was a thing. Then it went away. And, well, that was too many curveballs and twists and turns ago to remember very well.

What matters is that the Silver tier is back. It costs $199 per year ($300 less than the Gold) and still gives you the same Foresight Sports software access. The big difference is that with the Silver package, you only get five simulator courses instead of 25.

I know that’s a lot of courses, but I also know that there are a lot of sim golfers who don’t plan to play more than five sim tracks. So if that’s you, you’ve now got the option to not have to pay for stuff you’re not going to use. I see that as a positive.

However… If you want to use your Launch Pro to play third-party simulator software like the popular GSPro, you have to pay for the Gold subscription. Silver won’t cut it. And then you’re still going to have the $250-a-year GSPro subscription on top of that.

Anyway, the headline change on the subscriptions is the re-introduction of a Silver tier. Other than that, no real changes.

Bushnell Launch Pro vs LPi vs Foresight GC3 Comparison

Parallel to the whole Launch Pro saga is the Foresight Sports GC3 launch monitor. They are all, of course, all the same launch monitors just priced in ways that make them a better fit for different types of buyers.

Between Foresight and Bushnell, all the possibilities are now nicely covered with one of three options:

• Bushnell Circle B Edition LPi for $1,999.99. It’s an indoor-only launch monitor (no screen or battery) that requires either the Silver ($199/year) or Gold ($499/year) subscription for ball and club data and simulator software access.
• Bushnell Circle B Edition Launch Pro for $2,999.99. Can get ball data out of the box. Adding club data and simulator software requires Silver or Gold subscription.
• Foresight GC3 for $6,999. No subscription required. Unlocked for life. Also includes the Bushnell Pro X3 LINK rangefinder.

So, if you’ve got the money and want to pay for the best one time and be done with it, and you think you’ll get value out of the Pro X3 LINK rangefinder, the GC3 is the buy-once-cry-once option.

After that, you’re essentially on some version of a pay-as-you-go plan. The nice thing is that there is a bit of flexibility, and that’s why these Circle B Editions are important.

If you don’t plan to use the rangefinder, why pay for it? The Circle B Launch Pro gives you that out.

If you don’t need 25 sim courses and would be happy with five, shouldn’t you be able to pay less? The Silver subscription tier on the Circle B LPi and Launch Pro allow you that lower barrier to entry.

And if you just want a launch monitor for indoor use and don’t care about the built-in screen or battery, you’ve got the Circle B LPi as the cheapest option of all.

Circle B Edition Marks Bushnell’s Comeback

More than anything, this Circle B release is like a flag planting. It signifies a strong return of a proud brand, now realigned with the orange that made their products so identifiable.

And it’s about confirmation that rumors of the always-popular Launch Pro’s demise were in fact… a bunch of crap. Try as they seemingly did, nobody could kill a product this strong.

I like the loud new color scheme. And I think it’ll be effective in getting the attention that, really, the product always deserved anyway.

I don’t know anybody who would dispute that a Foresight GC3 or Bushnell Launch Pro is a great launch monitor for the money. That’s pretty much universally agreed upon.

And, yes, even when the future of the Launch Pro was uncertain, we always had the GC3. But there are a lot of golf consumers who aren’t tuned into that brand. Yet they’re all about Bushnell. I think the Launch Pro was always very important because it brought real, pro-level golf simulator performance to a wider audience.

And as a golf tech evangelist myself, I’m all for that.

Marc's Overall Rating for the Bushnell Launch Pro