PRGR Portable Launch Monitor
Pocket-sized dual Doppler radar that fits in your golf bag or jacket. Five metrics, 500-shot memory, and no app required. The most portable launch monitor available.
£199
Pricing varies by retailer — from £199 at Hot Golf and Scottsdale Golf to £259.99 at some retailers. No app, no subscription, no charging cable — runs on AAA batteries.
Key features
- Dual Doppler radar with updated launch algorithms for improved consistency
- 5 metrics: swing speed, ball speed, carry distance, total distance, smash factor
- Fits in a pocket — genuinely the most portable launch monitor available
- 500 shot memory — stores last 500 shots for manual review
- No app, no Bluetooth, no phone needed
- No subscription or ongoing costs
- Simple setup — place behind the ball and swing
- Can be used on the course as well as the range
- Multi-sport compatible — works for tennis serve speed, baseball pitch speed, and more
Our view
The PRGR Portable Launch Monitor is the launch monitor equivalent of a reliable pocket tool. It fits in your hand, fits in your pocket, costs from £199, and tells you five things accurately: swing speed, ball speed, carry distance, total distance, and smash factor. There is nothing else to it.
Golf Monthly's reviewer tested it extensively on the range and on the course and concluded it was genuinely impressive for the price — accurate on carry distance, consistent enough to be useful for gapping, and small enough to carry mid-round for data on the course. That real-world endorsement from a credible independent publication at this price point matters.
The honest limitations are straightforward. Club head speed readings can fluctuate — Golf Monthly reported occasional rogue readings roughly once in ten shots, which can be discounted when they appear. There is no app, no Bluetooth, no connectivity — you read the screen and optionally note down your numbers manually. The 500 shot memory means you can scroll back through your session, but nothing syncs anywhere automatically.
The comparison that matters at £199: the Shot Scope LM1 is also £199 and has a built-in colour screen, session sync to the Shot Scope app, and five metrics with no subscription. The PRGR is smaller and simpler — genuinely pocket-sized where the LM1 is bag-sized. For golfers who want something they can carry in a jacket pocket during a round to gap clubs on the course, the PRGR has an advantage the LM1 cannot match. For golfers who want session history and app sync, the LM1 is the better choice at the same price.
Pros
- Genuinely pocket-sized — smallest launch monitor available
- From £199 — one of the lowest prices in the category
- Accurate carry distances confirmed by Golf Monthly independent review
- 500-shot memory for session review
- No app, no subscription, no charging cable — maximum simplicity
- Can be used mid-round on the course
- Dual Doppler radar — updated from previous generation
- No specially marked balls required
- Works for multiple sports
Cons
- Club speed readings can fluctuate — occasional rogue readings noted in independent review
- No app or data sync — manual note taking only
- Only 5 metrics — no launch angle, apex, or spin rate
- Very basic display
- No simulator compatibility
- No Bluetooth or connectivity
- Pricing varies significantly between retailers — shop around
Who is this for?
| Handicap 0–12 | Low handicap | Good |
| Handicap 13–20 | Mid handicap | Good |
| Handicap 21–28 | High handicap | Ideal |
| Handicap 28+ | Beginner | Ideal |
The PRGR suits any golfer who wants accurate carry distances in the smallest and simplest possible package. It is particularly useful for golfers who want to use a launch monitor on the course mid-round rather than just at the range — its pocket size makes that genuinely practical in a way no other device at this price achieves. Golfers who want session history, app sync, or more than five metrics should look at the Shot Scope LM1 at the same price or the Voice Caddie SC300i at around £320.
Key specifications
| Technology | Dual Doppler radar with updated launch algorithms |
| Display | Built-in screen (basic) |
| App | None |
| Metrics | Swing speed, ball speed, carry distance, total distance, smash factor (5 metrics) |
| Subscription | None |
| Indoor use | Yes |
| Outdoor use | Yes |
| Simulator software | None |
| Shot memory | 500 shots |
| Size | Pocket-sized — fits in hand or jacket pocket |
| Multi-sport | Yes — tennis, baseball, and others |
| Battery | AAA batteries |
INDEPENDENTLY REVIEWED
The PRGR has been reviewed by Golf Monthly, who described it as one of the most impressive devices tested at this price point. They rated carry distance accuracy as consistent and impressive, with club speed readings occasionally fluctuating. We recommend reading their full review alongside this overview.