Bushnell LPi Circle B Edition Launch Monitor and Golf Simulator

The LPi and Launch Pro Circle B Edition use the same triscopic high-speed camera system and deliver identical accuracy. The difference is form factor: the Launch Pro ($2,999) includes a rechargeable battery and built-in display for outdoor portability, while the LPi ($1,999) is plug-in only with no display -- designed for golfers who will use it exclusively indoors connected to a PC. If your unit lives in a sim room, the LPi saves you $1,000 with zero compromise on data quality.

The LPi reports 13 ball data points: carry distance, ball speed, total spin, vertical launch angle, horizontal launch angle, spin tilt axis, back spin, side spin, ball apex, ball descent angle, ball offline, ball curve, and hangtime. With the included club markers and an active subscription, it also captures 4 club metrics: club head speed, smash factor, club path (in/out), and angle of attack.

Yes. The LPi requires at least a Silver subscription ($199/year) to unlock club data and simulation capabilities; ball data is on the free tier. Without a subscription, the unit has limited functionality. The LPi includes a 30-day free trial of Silver or Gold so you can experience the full platform before choosing a tier. Silver gives you full ball and club data. Gold ($599/year) adds swing video, multiple profiles, and third-party software access including GSPro (GSPro license sold separately). Course play needs a Course Pass ($295/year for 35 courses, or $595/year for the full library) with either tier.

Yes. The Bushnell LPi is built on Foresight Sports technology and uses the same core camera engine as the Foresight GC3S. The primary differences are branding, software ecosystem, and pricing. Both deliver the same level of ball-tracking accuracy using photometric camera technology. Both now run Foresight Premier on Foresight+; club data is on the free tier for the GC3 and needs Silver or Gold on the LPi.

No. The Bushnell LPi is designed exclusively for indoor use. It has no battery and no built-in display for standalone outdoor use. The device also requires a U.S. internet connection at least once every 45 days to maintain full functionality. If you need a launch monitor that works both indoors and outdoors, consider the Bushnell Launch Pro Circle B Edition ($2,999), which adds a battery and display for full portability.

We recommend a minimum of 12 feet wide x 9 feet high x 12 feet deep for a comfortable golf simulator setup. The LPi sits beside the ball (not behind it), so you do not need extra room depth behind the hitting area like radar units placed behind the golfer require. Exact space requirements vary depending on your enclosure and mat choice. Call us at 1-888-871-6110 for help planning your layout.

Full Foresight Premier simulation needs a Windows 10 or 11 PC with at least 16 GB RAM and a graphics card with 8 GB of video memory. Shot data also works in Foresight's iOS app. Need a sim PC? Check out our SurfThing simulator computers -- purpose-built for golf sim software.

Club stickers are required only for club data (club head speed, smash factor, club path, angle of attack). Ball data does not require stickers. The LPi includes a 48-piece club marker pack in the box. Apply one marker per clubface -- they are designed to stay in place through many sessions.

The LPi runs Foresight Premier with a Silver or Gold subscription for shot and club analysis, drills, and round play in 4K; course play needs a Course Pass. With a Gold subscription, you can also connect GSPro (sold separately, $250/year) for access to 2,500+ community-built courses and online multiplayer. Additional 1st and 3rd-party software options are available through the Gold tier.

The LPi ($1,999) and the ST MAX ($1,695) are $304 apart and both sit beside the ball. The LPi uses three cameras and needs club stickers for its 4 club metrics; the ST MAX measures the ball with one camera and reads 5 club metrics with a Doppler radar, no stickers. The LPi is indoor-only on AC power; the ST MAX works indoors and out on a rechargeable battery. The LPi needs Silver ($199/yr) or Gold ($599/yr) to access its club data, while the ST MAX's basic app is free with paid plans from $99.99/yr. If you have a dedicated sim room and want Foresight camera accuracy, the LPi wins. If you want outdoor portability and lower running costs, the ST MAX is the better choice.

Year 1: $1,999 (device) + $0 (30-day free trial included). After the trial, choose Silver at $199/year or Gold at $599/year. Year 1 total with Gold: $2,598. Year 1 total with Silver: $2,198. Each subsequent year costs $199 (Silver) or $599 (Gold), plus $295 or $595 a year if you add a Course Pass for course play. If you want GSPro access, add $250/year (requires Gold). A gaming PC is also required if you do not already own one -- see our SurfThing computers for purpose-built options.

No. The LPi does not measure clubface angle at impact. It tracks club head speed, smash factor, club path, and angle of attack -- but face angle is not included. This is a limitation shared with the Bushnell Launch Pro and Foresight GC3S, which use the same three-camera system.

The LPi ships with: Bushnell LPi Circle B Edition Launch Monitor, 48-piece club marker pack, USB-C cable, Ethernet cable, alignment stick, power cord, quick start guide, and a 30-day free trial (Silver or Gold, with or without a Course Pass). Not included: gaming PC (required to run simulator software), Silver or Gold software subscription (required for club data and simulation), and GSPro license (sold separately, requires active Gold subscription).

The Silver subscription and the Gold subscription do not include courses. Course play in Foresight Premier runs on a Course Pass: Course Pass ($295/year) covers 35 courses and Course Pass Pro ($595/year) unlocks the full library. Either one needs Silver or Gold, and the 30-day trial can include either pass. Additional courses available through GSPro (sold separately).

Yes. Top Shelf Golf offers financing through Affirm with flexible monthly payment options. Select Affirm at checkout to check your rate -- it takes seconds and won't affect your credit score. 0% APR options may be available depending on eligibility.

All six: Net, Floating Screen, DIY Enclosure, Pro Enclosure, Curved Screen and Built-In Screen. The LPi sits beside the ball instead of behind you, so it adds nothing on top of each format's own room depth: at least 16 ft 0 in for the Pro Enclosure and the Curved Screen; 16 ft 9 in, with 18 ft 9 in for a full driver swing for the Carl's DIY kit; and 14 ft, with 18 ft for a full driver swing for a floating-screen bay.

Only what the enclosure itself needs: at least 16 ft 0 in in the Pro Enclosure or the Curved Screen; 16 ft 9 in, with 18 ft 9 in for a full driver swing in the Carl's DIY enclosure; and 14 ft, with 18 ft for a full driver swing in a floating-screen bay. Carl's plans a Built-In room as 12 in behind the screen for buffer space plus 6 in to install the flaps, at least 10 ft from the screen and 7 ft of swing room in every direction. The LPi sits beside the ball, level with the hitting surface, so it adds no depth behind you.

Yes, at a room depth of at least 16 ft 0 in. Carl's curved kits run 14 ft to 17 ft wide, which leaves room on either side of a centered tee for the LPi beside the ball.

Bushnell Warranty: Your Bushnell Golf LPi is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one year after the date of purchase. In the event of a defect under this warranty, Bushnell will, at their option, repair or replace the product, provided that you return it postage prepaid. This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, improper handling, or non-authorized repairs.

Return Policy: LPi device returns accepted within 30 days of shipment, subject to a 20% restocking fee. For additional details, see our Return Policy.