Swing speed, ball speed and carry for under $200, no app.
Our pick: Cheapest launch monitor we trust. The PRGR HS 130-A is a doppler radar swing-speed radar for range or a long room. It suits swing speed, ball speed and carry for under $200, no app. The catch: estimated carry only, no spin or launch. Buyers split on swing-speed accuracy (23 to 23).
Cheapest launch monitor we trust. Runs on AAA batteries, stores 500 swings. 4.2 stars from 1,785 ratings; buyers praise portability 17 to 0. The catch: Estimated carry only, no spin or launch. Buyers split on swing-speed accuracy (23 to 23).
Who is the PRGR HS 130-A for?
Swing speed, ball speed and carry for under $200, no app.
What PRGR says about it
ACCURATE GOLF LAUNCH MONITOR – The PRGR Launch Monitor accurately tracks club head speed (with or without a ball), ball speed, smash factor, total & carry distance using advanced doppler radar technology.
MOST AFFORDABLE LAUNCH MONITOR IN GOLF – Get precise golf swing data for a fraction of the price of high-end launch monitors. No Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or apps required. Runs on AAA batteries.
COMPARES TO THE HIGH-END UNITS - The PRGR’s golf swing speed monitor delivers accurate data using precise algorithms and keeps 500 past swings in memory.
PERSONAL LAUNCH MONITOR OF CHOICE FOR PADRAIG HARRINGTON - 3-Time Major Champion and Hall of Famer Padraig Harrington trusts the PRGR to provide accurate feedback for his golf swing speed training sessions.
PERFECT FOR SPEED TRAINING & MULTI-SPORT USE - One of the only golf launch monitors that measures club head speed without a ball, making it ideal for swing speed training. Also works for Baseball, Tennis, Soccer, and Hockey.
POCKET-SIZED RADAR — slips straight in your bag and doubles as a golf swing analyzer and swing speed radar, so you can train anywhere — range, garage, or gym.
From the Amazon listing, in the maker's own words.