TruGolf APOGEE
Space requirements
Ceiling-mounted 9-10 ft (108"-120") above the hitting surface, positioned ~21-25 inches in front of the tee. TruGolf guidance: minimum 9 ft ceiling, golfer-to-screen 10-12 ft, and a 14-ft diameter clear swing area.
- No space needed behind the ball — the unit doesn't sit on the target line behind the tee.
- 10 ft minimum ball-to-screen per manufacturer/retailer guidance.
- Width: 10 ft workable offset, 14 ft for a centered both-handed bay (industry guidance — see model).
What it measures
Ball data (8): ball speed, back spin, side spin, vertical launch angle, horizontal launch direction, carry distance, total distance, shot direction
Club data (4): club head speed, club face angle, club path, smash factor
Measured vs. calculated: High-speed stereoscopic cameras with 'Instant Impact' algorithms measure ball and club at impact (no marked balls required; club stickers are included in the box for club tracking per Carl's Place packing list); full ball flight is calculated/simulated from measured launch conditions, as with all photometric units.
Accuracy: TruGolf markets lag-free, measured club-and-ball data via onboard processing; no published third-party error percentages found. Slow-motion point-of-impact replay supports visual verification.
Software & subscriptions
Compatible software: E6 by TruGolf (ENJOY) · E6 Connect · E6 APEX
| Plan | $/year | Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| E6 by TruGolf ENJOY (1st year included) | $450 | Expanded E6 access: 15,000+ courses, online play, challenges, club fitting, bag mapping, AI commentary. Base bundle also includes 27 lifetime E6 course licenses that persist without renewal (per Rain or Shine listing). |
Notes
Pricing: TruGolf lists APOGEE 'starting at $11,495' (bundle-dependent); Rain or Shine sells the launch monitor at $7,995 (reduced from $9,000) in Range-Only configuration, with E6 Connect Home +$1,000. Compare configurations carefully — included software differs by channel.
Left-handed players: Overhead mount works for both left- and right-handed golfers without repositioning.
Indoor-only, camera-based — no ball-flight distance needed for accuracy, making it fit shallower rooms than radar (constraint is the 9-10 ft mounting height). Voice control ('Hey APOGEE'). Ships with calibration template, laser level, CAT6 cable, ceiling mount; 18-month warranty via authorized retailers.
Release year: 2023 · Connectivity: Ethernet · Indoor: yes · Outdoor: no