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ES Eagle Sim vs Apogee

Ernest Sports ES Eagle SimErnest SportsES Eagle Sim
$5,000
Buy at Indoor Golf Outlet · $5,000, ES Eagle Sim
vs
TruGolf ApogeeTruGolfApogee
$7,995$6,500
Buy at PlayBetter · $6,500, ApogeeCompare 3 retailers

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A side-by-side look at how the Ernest Sports ES Eagle Sim and TruGolf Apogee compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.

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Full specificationsEvery spec for both, line by line

Specifications

The numbers, lined up.

Hardware

  • Tracking Method
    ES Eagle SimPhotometric overhead (one high-speed camera, 700 fps)
    ApogeePhotometric (dual high-speed cameras, ceiling-mount)
  • Mounting
    ES Eagle SimCeiling, overhead; installed by the customer
    Apogee—
  • Indoor/Outdoor
    ES Eagle SimIndoor only
    ApogeeIndoor only
  • Warranty
    ES Eagle Sim1 year
    Apogee—
  • Marked Ball Required
    ES Eagle Sim—
    ApogeeNo
  • Ambidextrous
    ES Eagle Sim—
    ApogeeYes (no repositioning)

Data

  • Markings
    ES Eagle SimNone — no marked balls or club stickers (per Indoor Golf Outlet)
    Apogee—
  • Ball Data
    ES Eagle SimSpeed, launch angle and direction, spin rate, spin axis, carry, total, apex, hang time, shot direction, side total
    ApogeeSpeed, launch, spin, spin axis, carry, total
  • Club Data
    ES Eagle SimClub speed, angle of attack, club path, face angle, face to path, smash factor, shaft lean
    ApogeeClub speed, path, face angle, AoA; dynamic loft and lie with club stickers (TruGolf)

Software

  • Software
    ES Eagle SimES Golf practice app (free, no course play); runs E6 Connect and TGC 2019, sold separately — E6 Connect 5 Course Pack $250 once, Basic $300/yr, Expanded $600/yr
    Apogee—
  • Voice Commands
    ES Eagle Sim—
    ApogeeYes
  • Bundled Software
    ES Eagle Sim—
    ApogeeE6 (2026) ENJOY subscription (term not stated by TruGolf); E6 (2026) runs on Windows
  • Subscription
    ES Eagle Sim—
    ApogeeAfter the included term: E6 (2026) Play $300/yr, Improve $220/yr or Enjoy $450/yr — or E6 CONNECT Home, $1,000 one-time (27 courses, PC and iPad)

Requirements

  • Min Ceiling
    ES Eagle SimAbout 9.5 ft — Ernest mounts the top of the unit roughly 9.5 ft above the hitting surface (Indoor Golf Outlet lists 9 ft)
    Apogee—

Room planner

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Persona fitWho each one is better for

Who each one is better for

Both fit the same buyers.

Neither one wins a persona the other doesn’t. The choice comes down to specs, price, and room fit rather than buyer profile.

Both fit

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