Released 2025
GolfJoy
Spica 3
A three-camera photometric unit that sits on the floor beside the ball, reading ball and club at impact. GolfJoy's spec table lists 35 data points — 7 ball, 4 club and 24 trajectory figures — though some of its own marketing says 27. Detailed club data needs GolfJoy's club stickers. It works indoors and out, with a touchscreen, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, and a 6–7 hour battery. Software is where it stands out at this price. GSPro and Creative Golf both list the Spica 3 by name, with no GolfJoy membership needed to reach GSPro, and GolfJoy names E6 Connect. GolfJoy's own PC software, GOLFJOY PRO, comes with a three-month trial and then costs $249 or $799 a year; it asks for an NVIDIA RTX 3050 at minimum and does not support AMD graphics. Indoors, GolfJoy asks for at least 2 yards from the ball to the screen and a 9 to 10.2 ft ceiling; Carl's Place recommends 10 ft to the screen. $3,189 at Rain or Shine. GolfJoy's own store lists $3,199 and showed it unavailable on October 18, 2026.
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Who this is for
Honest match per persona.
Good for
- Performance Seeker
Three cameras reading ball and club at impact, and GSPro lists it with no GolfJoy membership in the way. The Uneekor EYE MINI at a similar price needs Uneekor Pro at $199 a year to reach GSPro.
- Space-Constrained
It sits beside the ball, so nothing has to fit behind the golfer, and GolfJoy's indoor minimum is 2 yards from the ball to the screen. It packs up and moves, too.
Not for
- Cost-Effective Buyer
$3,189, plus $249 a year if you want GolfJoy's own course software. A Square Golf Omni covers the side-of-ball camera brief at about half the price.
- Showroom
A portable floor unit from a brand with a short US track record. A showroom room usually wants an overhead install and an established name.
- Family Setup
GolfJoy does not say how a left-handed player sets it up. For a room shared by left- and right-handed players, confirm that before buying.
Specifications
The numbers, plainly stated.
Hardware
| Tracking Method | Photometric (3 high-speed cameras with LED lighting) |
| Placement | Floor unit beside the ball; portable |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Both |
| Hitting Zone | 250 × 200–250 mm (about 10 × 8–10 in) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, NFC; built-in touchscreen |
| Battery | 12,800 mAh, 6–7 hours |
Requirements
| Indoor Space | At least 2 yd ball to screen, 9–10.2 ft ceiling (GolfJoy); Carl's Place recommends 10 ft to the screen |
| PC (GOLFJOY PRO) | NVIDIA RTX 3050 minimum, RTX 5070 recommended; AMD GPUs not supported |
Data
| Ball Data | Ball speed, launch angle, launch direction, back spin, side spin, spin rate, spin axis |
| Club Data | Club speed, club path, attack angle, smash factor — stickers needed for detailed club data |
| Data Points | 35 on GolfJoy's spec table (7 ball, 4 club, 24 trajectory) |
Software
| Native Software | GOLFJOY PRO (Windows): 3-month Diamond trial, then $249 or $799/yr; GolfJoy phone app free with limited features |
| Third-Party | GSPro and Creative Golf list it; GolfJoy names E6 Connect |
Same category, different tradeoff
Other launch monitors we considered.
Mid-tierTruGolfLaunchBoxPortable dual-camera photometric with E6 Connect Home and 27 courses included, $2,999. Ball data measured, club data limited.
PremiumBushnellLaunch ProTour-level photometric accuracy from the same hardware platform as the Foresight GC3. Lower entry cost with subscription model.
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