Bushnell Launch Pro Review Circle B Edition (2026 Update): Pro-Level Accuracy, Now in SimStudio™ Packages

***Updated in October 2026 to reflect that the Launch Pro is now sold exclusively in PlayBetter SimStudio packages, plus Foresight’s new Foresight+ memberships and Premier simulation software***

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.

One important update before we dig in. PlayBetter no longer sells the Launch Pro as a standalone unit. It’s now available exclusively as part of PlayBetter’s SimStudio home simulator packages, which are currently $2,300 off.

What follows is my review of the launch monitor itself. If you want the full rundown on the package deals that include it, read this.

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

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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 is now sold exclusively as part of PlayBetter SimStudio packages, starting at $3,499.99. And with a membership 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 Silver or Gold Foresight+ membership):

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

Bushnell Launch Pro Silver vs Gold Subscription Plans Explained

NOTE: Foresight Sports revamped their software in Sept 2026. Check out this article for a guide to subscriptions options and details for the Bushnell Launch Pro.

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.

When the Circle B Edition launched, the choice was between a Silver and a Gold subscription, each with a set number of FSX Play courses baked in. That changed again in September 2026, when Foresight moved every new Foresight and Bushnell launch monitor onto its new Foresight+ membership and Premier simulation software.

Here’s how it works now.

Silver ($199/year) stores your data, opens up the practice tools and drills, and unlocks club data on the Launch Pro. Gold ($599/year) adds swing video, multiple profiles, and third-party integrations like GSPro.

Simulated courses are a separate purchase. Course Pass ($295/year) gets you 35 full courses, and Course Pass Pro ($595/year) gets you the full library of 110. Either one requires a Silver or Gold membership, so course play always means two subscriptions stacked.

The most popular starting point, Silver plus basic Course Pass, runs $494 a year. And that new Premier software is a major step up visually, with 4K Remastered courses that look amazing.

The pain point is still third-party software. To play GSPro with a Launch Pro, you need Gold, plus the $250-a-year GSPro subscription on top of it. That’s roughly $850 a year, and it’s the biggest knock I’d put on the Launch Pro at this point.

If you already own FSX software, your license stays valid for the life of the product.

For the full breakdown of tiers and courses, check out our Foresight Sports subscriptions guide.

Bushnell Launch Pro vs Foresight GC3 Comparison

Between Foresight and Bushnell, you’ve got two ways to get this hardware:

• Bushnell Circle B Edition Launch Pro, now available exclusively in PlayBetter SimStudio packages starting at $3,499.99. Can get ball data out of the box. Adding club data and simulator features requires a Silver or Gold Foresight+ membership.

• Foresight GC3 for $6,999. Ball and club data come fully unlocked right out of the box, with no membership needed. For simulator golf, it runs the same Foresight+ memberships and Course Passes as the Launch Pro.

So, if you want full ball and club data without ever paying for a membership, the GC3 gets you there out of the box. Just know that course play and third-party software like GSPro mean a subscription either way.

If you don’t need GSPro or the full course library, shouldn’t you be able to pay less? Silver plus the basic Course Pass gives you that lower barrier to entry on the Launch Pro.

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

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