Bushnell's latest release, the Circle B Edition Launch Pro, might have you scratching your head. If you're thinking this looks suspiciously familiar to their existing Launch Pro, you'd be right on target.
Here's the truth: they've fundamentally taken the same launch monitor and given it a fresh orange-and-black paint job. The three high-speed cameras, photometric tracking, data metrics, and rock-solid construction remain unchanged.
Now here's where things get weird, and surprisingly advantageous for us golfers.
This identical technology sells under four different names: the Foresight GC3, GC3S, Bushnell LPi, and now the Circle B Edition. Each carries a different price tag, but they're basically the same device.
Sounds like marketing chaos, right?
Actually, it's creating unexpected opportunities for golfers shopping for premium launch monitors under $5,000. You've got genuine flexibility in how you purchase and use this proven technology. Once you decode the branding maze, you'll find solid reasons why this launch monitor—regardless of which version you choose, deserves serious consideration.
Step up your golf game with the Bushnell Launch Pro Circle B, a cutting-edge launch monitor and simulator offering unmatched precision and immersive practice. Whether perfecting your swing or analyzing ball flight, this pro-level tool transforms training into performance gains.
Having one launch monitor masquerading as four products might seem ridiculous at first glance.
But here's what it means for your wallet: you get unparalleled flexibility in payment options that no other launch monitor manufacturer offers.
Let's cut through the confusion with your actual choices:
• Bushnell Circle B Edition LPi ($1,499): Perfect if you're building an indoor setup only. No screen or battery included, but you're getting those same three cameras for tracking. Add either the Silver subscription ($199 yearly) or Gold ($499 yearly) for full data and simulator access—still your cheapest entry point.
• Bushnell Circle B Edition Launch Pro ($2,499): The complete package with screen and battery for indoor and outdoor use. Ball data comes free, and you'll only need a subscription if you want club data and simulator features. Great for range sessions without ongoing fees.
• Foresight GC3S ($3,799): Identical hardware to the Launch Pro but includes a Bushnell Pro X3 LINK rangefinder that syncs your launch data for on-course club recommendations. Requires the Gold subscription ($499 yearly) but costs less upfront than the GC3.
• Foresight GC3 ($6,999): The one-and-done purchase with everything available forever, no subscriptions needed. Also includes the Pro X3 LINK rangefinder.
Your specific needs, budget, and interest in that rangefinder determine which option fits best.
The confusion initially threw me too. But after sorting through it all, having multiple paths to ownership beats being tied into a single pricing model.
Bushnell's also brought back their Silver Tier subscription for Circle B Edition users, which is fantastic news.
For $199 annually, Silver delivers complete ball and club data plus five FSX Play simulator courses. The Gold Plan ($499 yearly) expands to 25 FSX Play courses and opens compatibility with GSPro and other third-party software.
Why pay an extra $300 annually for features you won't use if you're mainly practicing and playing a few sim rounds?
Nothing ruins practice faster than launch monitor numbers you can't trust.
The Launch Pro (or GC3, or whatever version you choose) eliminates that worry completely. This technology ranks among the most accurate systems available under $10,000.
Those three cameras use the same photometric technology Foresight puts in their GCQuad and QuadMAX units—the exact launch monitors Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau rely on for their data.
The Quad models pack four cameras versus three, giving them a slight edge in precision, but we're talking differences most golfers would never detect. Plus, the Quad runs $15,000 to $20,000.
You're getting professional-grade tracking for a fraction of that investment.
Your data includes everything that matters: carry distance, ball speed, launch angle, spin rates, spin axis, plus club metrics like head speed, path, angle of attack, and smash factor.
Serious golfers have trusted this system since its original release. The data quality remains exceptional.
Sure, this technology's been around for five years, but it still outperforms most newer competitors and maintains the same accuracy it had on day one.
The Launch Pro's construction quality deserves more recognition. This isn't fragile consumer tech that'll break after heavy use—it's built like a fortress.
Foresight Sports (Bushnell's sister company) manufactures these units to professional specifications. The housing feels bulletproof, cameras stay protected, and internal components scream quality. Every aspect suggests this device will outlast your golf career.
That durability matters when you're investing serious money. You need confidence it'll survive years of use.
Plenty of launch monitors—including pricier models—feel flimsy and plastic. You constantly worry about damaging them with the slightest bump.
The Launch Pro eliminates those concerns. You're buying equipment constructed to the same standards as units costing double or triple the price.
The integrated screen on the Launch Pro, GC3, and GC3S models (the LPi doesn't include one) simplifies everything beautifully.
How many times have you skipped using a launch monitor because connecting apps and pairing devices felt like too much hassle when you just wanted to hit balls?
The Launch Pro solves that problem perfectly. Power it on, place it beside your ball, and start swinging. Your numbers appear instantly on the built-in display.
App connections and wireless pairing remain available when you need them, but aren't required.
Obviously, you'll connect to the Foresight app for deeper analysis or simulator play when desired. But for quick range sessions, that screen changes everything.
Setup couldn't be simpler either. Since it's an optical system positioned beside the ball, you don't need massive space behind your hitting area like radar units require. Indoor spaces with limited room work perfectly.
Just position the device alongside your ball, use the alignment stick to square it with your target, place your ball in the hitting zone, and start practicing.
Portability's another huge plus. The built-in battery (on Launch Pro and GC3 models, not the LPi) means you can take it anywhere without hunting for outlets.
Planning to use your launch monitor for virtual golf? Software quality becomes just as critical as hardware accuracy.
Foresight's FSX Play simulator software, included with Silver and Gold subscriptions, ranks among the industry's best alternatives.
The course graphics look stunning—genuinely realistic with impressive detail. Unlike cartoonish simulator software that feels more like arcade golf, FSX Play creates an authentic course experience.
Consider the value: the Silver subscription ($199 yearly) provides five FSX Play courses plus complete ball and club data. That's outstanding value for most golfers' needs.
Want additional courses and GSPro compatibility? The Gold subscription ($499 yearly) expands your options. But honestly, five quality courses satisfy most players' simulator needs.
What matters is the software quality matches the hardware excellence. You're not getting incredible tracking paired with mediocre gameplay.
Step up your golf game with the Bushnell Launch Pro Circle B, a cutting-edge launch monitor and simulator offering unmatched precision and immersive practice. Whether perfecting your swing or analyzing ball flight, this pro-level tool transforms training into performance gains.
The Circle B Edition is a 2025 refresh of the Launch Pro launch monitor, featuring an eye-catching orange-and-black design while retaining Foresight Sports' precise photometric technology for ball and club tracking indoors or outdoors.
It delivers ball data like carry distance, ball speed, launch angles, total spin, and spin axis standardly; club data including head speed, path, angle of attack, and smash factor requires Silver or Gold subscription.
Yes, at 5" x 6" x 12" and 5lbs with 5-7 hour battery, it works anywhere with a 7"x10" hitting zone, touchscreen for standalone operation, and Wi-Fi/Ethernet/USB-C for PC/mobile connectivity.
Basic use is free for ball data; Silver ($199/year) adds club data and 5 FSX courses; Gold ($499/year) includes 25 courses, full simulation with FSX Play/GSPro, and third-party software support.
With Gold subscription and a gaming PC, it enables realistic play on world-class courses via FSX Play; requires setup space and is U.S.-only for software currently.
Yes, the multiple names and pricing structures create confusion initially.
But look past the branding chaos and you'll find one of the market's best launch monitors hiding in plain sight.
Here's what you're really getting: • Elite-level accuracy that matches tour-grade equipment • Construction quality that'll survive decades of use • Dead-simple operation that gets you practicing faster • Realistic simulator software that improves indoor sessions
With different hardware configurations, flexible pricing models, and the reintroduced Silver subscription tier, you've got genuine choices in how you acquire and use this technology.
This five-year-old technology still delivers accuracy matching anything in its price bracket. Build quality surpasses most competitors. Serious golfers continue trusting it for reliable data.
If you're ready to upgrade from entry-level launch monitors to something genuinely professional, the Circle B Edition Launch Pro (or whichever version suits your needs) remains one of the smartest investments available.
