Ernest Sports Launch Monitors: ESB1, ESB2, Tour Plus 2.0 and Eagle Sim
Ernest Sports launch monitors run from the $199.99 ESB1 REV-D pocket unit to the $5,000 overhead ES Eagle Sim, with the ESB2 ($495) and the camera-and-radar Tour Plus 2.0 ($999.99) in between. The Georgia company has built its launch monitors in the USA since 2012 and is unusually open about which numbers it measures and which it calculates. This guide covers each model, what it measures, software and E6 Connect options, setup, shipping and the warranty.
Every fact on this page comes from Ernest Sports’ own website (ernestsports.com), checked on 4 October 2026. Some prices were sale prices at the time. Sources are listed at the end.
Ernest Sports at a Glance
| Founded | In Georgia by Joe Ernest; started in 2011; first product (ES12) on sale January 2012 |
|---|---|
| Made in | The USA (“Built in the USA since 2012”) |
| Models | ESB1 REV-D, ESB2, Tour Plus 2.0, ES Eagle Sim |
| Prices | $199.99 to $5,000 |
| Software | Free ES Range app; E6 Connect Basic $300, Expanded $600, 5-course pack $250 |
| Warranty | One year; 30-day returns |
About Ernest Sports
Joe Ernest founded Ernest Sports in Georgia. He started the company in 2011 to build the first personal golf launch monitor with a free record-keeping app, and his ES12 was voted Best New Product at the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show. Ernest Sports says its aim has always been to put accurate launch data, once found only in fitting bays and tour trucks, in the hands of the golfer. Fourteen years on, its products run from a pocket unit to a ceiling-mounted simulator, are used by teachers, driving ranges, club fitters and golfers, and are still built in the USA.
Ernest Sports is open about how it measures. On its radar units, ball speed and club speed are measured directly and checked against professional reference equipment, with ball speed typically within about 1% in its testing. Launch angle, spin and distances are modelled from those speeds and the club you select, and the company says so rather than presenting them as measured.
Ernest Sports Launch Monitors
| Model | Technology | Data | Price (October 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESB1 REV-D | Doppler radar, built-in screen | Six metrics | $199.99 (was $275) |
| ESB2 | Doppler radar, no screen (uses ES Range app) | Ball and club speed measured; others calculated | $495 |
| Tour Plus 2.0 | Two high-speed infrared cameras + four 3D Doppler radar sensors | 20 data points | $999.99 (was $1,795) |
| ES Eagle Sim | Overhead, one 700 fps high-speed camera | 20 data points plus putting and swing plane | $5,000 |
ESB1 REV-D
Six metrics on a built-in screen, about 20 hours of battery, and nothing else to set up. Ernest Sports was selling it for $199.99, down from $275, and shipping it in one to two business days.
ESB2
Ernest Sports calls the ESB2 its most portable launch monitor. Doppler radar measures ball speed and club speed directly; smash factor, carry, total distance, launch angle, spin, apex and descent angle are calculated from those speeds and the club you choose. It has no screen and shows your numbers in the free ES Range app on your phone or tablet. It’s palm-sized, lasts about 20 hours, mounts on a tripod, a cart rail or the ground, and comes with a tripod, charger and travel bag. Ernest Sports says it’s built for practice, distance gapping and speed training rather than club fitting, and that it works indoors into a net or screen as long as the ball has a few feet of clear flight.
Tour Plus 2.0
The Tour Plus 2.0 combines two high-speed infrared cameras with four 3D Doppler radar sensors for 20 data points, including spin axis, hang time, club path, face angle, angle of attack and dynamic loft. Infrared light boards make it suitable for indoor use, with a flash you can’t see. It runs E6 Connect for indoor course play on a basic Windows computer or an iPad, and comes with a power adapter, travel case and an E6 Connect trial.
ES Eagle Sim
The ES Eagle Sim mounts overhead, above your hitting area. Its 700 fps high-speed camera captures 20 data points plus full putting analysis and an overhead view of shaft lean, club path and true swing plane. It works with E6 Connect and TGC 2019. You mount and install it yourself; an installation guide is provided.
Software
- ES Range app: free, for your phone or tablet, with AI analysis that reads your measured shots and suggests what to work on.
- E6 Connect (sold by Ernest Sports): Basic $300, Expanded $600, and a 5-course pack $250.
- TGC 2019: compatible with the ES Eagle Sim.
Setup
Ernest Sports’ quick guidance for its radar units: place the unit 4–6 ft behind the ball, then swing. The ESB2 also needs a few feet of clear ball flight in front of it when used indoors. The Eagle Sim mounts overhead above the hitting area.
Shipping, Warranty and Returns
- Shipping: $9.99 flat in the contiguous US, free on orders of $499.99 or more; Alaska and Hawaii $50; Canada and Europe by UPS (duties paid by the buyer).
- Warranty: one year against manufacturing defects, for products bought from Ernest Sports or an authorised distributor. It covers sensor or radar faults, display failures, charging and power faults, and abnormal battery loss in the first year. It doesn’t cover impact damage (including being hit by a ball or club), drops, water beyond the unit’s rating, extreme heat or cold, or cosmetic wear. It doesn’t transfer to a new owner unless Ernest Sports authorises it.
- Returns: within 30 days, with a Return Authorisation number issued in advance (call 855-354-4653).
Where to Try Ernest Sports Near You
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Is Ernest Sports Right for You?
From what Ernest Sports publishes, its radar units suit golfers who want measured ball and club speed for practice and gapping at a low price. The Tour Plus 2.0 adds camera-measured spin and club data for indoor simulation with E6 Connect, and the Eagle Sim offers an overhead view for a DIY install. For more budget options, read our guide to entry-level golf simulators, see launch monitors compared, or browse all golf simulator brands.
FAQ
How much are Ernest Sports launch monitors?
In October 2026 Ernest Sports listed the ESB1 REV-D at $199.99, the ESB2 at $495, the Tour Plus 2.0 at $999.99 and the ES Eagle Sim at $5,000.
Does the Ernest Sports ESB2 measure spin?
No. The ESB2 measures ball speed and club speed directly with Doppler radar, and calculates spin, launch angle and distances from those speeds and the club you select. The Tour Plus 2.0 adds infrared cameras.
Can I use Ernest Sports as a golf simulator?
Yes. The Tour Plus 2.0 runs E6 Connect on a basic Windows computer or an iPad, and the ES Eagle Sim works with E6 Connect and TGC 2019. Ernest Sports sells E6 Connect plans from $250.
Where are Ernest Sports launch monitors made?
Ernest Sports says every unit is built in the USA, as it has been since 2012.