Ernest Sports
Ernest Sports ESB1
Portable
Starting at
$425
Budget home sim & outdoor range practice
🔬 Verified Research
RadarClub data: Speed onlySpin: Measured
⛳ THE MSS VERDICT
“Budget Doppler radar for outdoor practice and casual indoor hitting without simulator”
HARDWARE (BEST PRICE)
$425
SOFTWARE
No required subscription
1 plan available
TOTAL 5-YEAR COST
$425
hardware + required software
● ES Range app — Free
👍 Why people buy
✓ Budget-friendly portable radar for outdoor ranges
✓ Free app with 6 core metrics and GPS tracking
✓ Works standalone with built-in display
✓ No special balls or subscriptions required
⚠️ Trade-offs
• No third-party sim software compatibility
• Indoor spin accuracy lower than outdoor
• Range/space limitations in smaller rooms
• Limited data: no face angle or club path
● Ball tracking
Ball SpeedMeasured
Launch AngleMeasured
Launch DirectionNot provided
Spin RateMeasured
Spin AxisNot provided
● Club tracking
Club SpeedMeasured
Club PathNot possible
Face AngleNot possible
Attack AngleNot possible
From the verified MSS launch-monitor study — measured = read directly by the sensor; calculated = algorithm-derived.
PLACEMENT
Behind
Floor unit set 4-6 ft behind golfer. Indoor use works but with reduced accuracy; reviewers cite ~8 ft space needed behind hitter indoors.
ENVIRONMENT
Both
indoor + outdoor
BALL REQUIREMENT
Any standard ball
3RD-PARTY SIM
None
App-only (ES Range); no GSPro/E6/TGC integration. Native shot stats, GPS, video, and games.
📋 The fine print
No third-party simulator compatibility (GSPro/E6/TGC); indoor accuracy and range are reduced vs outdoor. ES Range app is free with no subscription; firmware upgrades sold one-time but not required for core use.