Open Launch

Open Launch NOVA

Name: Open Launch NOVA
Brand: Open Launch

DIY / open-source

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Starting at

$1,500

DIY builders tinkerers who want an open, low-cost unit

Where to Buy

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Verified Research

CameraClub data: Speed onlySpin: Measured

THE MSS VERDICT

“Open-platform 2-camera floor unit for DIY builders wanting free sim without subscription.”

HARDWARE (BEST PRICE)

$1,500

SOFTWARE

No required subscription

1 plan available

TOTAL 5-YEAR COST

$1,500

hardware + required software

● Free (Full Access): Free (required)

Why people buy

✓ Open data/API with free sim connectivity

✓ Low-profile side-mount for existing mats

✓ Developer-friendly with open libraries

✓ Onboard touchscreen + mobile web dashboard

Trade-offs

• Club data derived, not directly measured

• No published accuracy specifications

• Spin accuracy drops on unmarked balls

• Early-stage product with limited testing

● Ball tracking

Ball SpeedMeasured

Launch AngleMeasured

Launch DirectionMeasured

Spin RateMeasured

Spin AxisMeasured

● Club tracking

Club SpeedCalculated

Club PathNot provided

Face AngleNot provided

Attack AngleNot provided

From the verified MSS launch-monitor study: measured = read directly by the sensor; calculated = algorithm-derived.

PLACEMENT

Side

Low-profile bar on hitting mat beside ball, less than golf-ball height. ~2x6 ft for putting; full-swing follows general norms.

ENVIRONMENT

Indoor

BALL REQUIREMENT

Bold-black-marked balls recommended; standard golf balls work.

3RD-PARTY SIM

Supported

GSPro, TGC 2019, Open Golf Sim, Infinite Tees, Shanktuary, Drills, Fitness Golf. Open API + OBS/Kinovea.

The fine print

Spin reading accuracy best with bold-black-marked balls; degrades on plain balls. No published accuracy specs. Early product without third-party validation. No subscription required. Full simulator connectivity (GSPro, TGC, Open Golf Sim, etc.) and NOVA Dashboard free with no annual fees.

Specifications

Value

Best For

DIY builders & tinkerers who want an open, low-cost unit

Key Tradeoffs

Shipping commercial product from a small team with an open API and no subscription; limited independent lab testing so far. Corrected June 2026: it is a CAMERA unit, not radar; the A121 radar serves the touch UI.

Core Tech

Camera

Sensor Technology

2 (dual sensor cameras) cam · 0 for ball tracking (1x Acconeer A121 used solely for the touch-bar UI)…

Technology

Camera / photometric — DUAL sensor cameras measure the ball at impact (NOT a radar ball-tracker). Long, flat, low-profile floor bar that lies on the mat like an alignment stick ('less than a golf ball high off the ground'). An Acconeer A121 pulsed-coherent radar element powers…

Ball Data

Ball Speed, Vertical Launch Angle, Horizontal Launch Angle, Total Spin, Spin Axis / Direction (Backspin & Sidespin). Club data is DERIVED, not directly measured (per FAQ). · Measured by camera (total spin + spin axis read optically).

Club Data

Derived / limited (not directly measured; per OpenLaunch FAQ).

Sim Ready

GSPro, The Golf Club 2019 (TGC), Open Golf Sim, Infinite Tees, Shanktuary, Drills Golf, Fitness Golf; plus OBS Studio & Kinovea integration. Open API for developers.

Software

GSPro, The Golf Club 2019 (TGC), Open Golf Sim, Infinite Tees, Shanktuary, Drills Golf, Fitness Golf; plus OBS Studio & Kinovea integration. Open API for developers.

Device Reqs

Both, plus an onboard display. Has a built-in touchscreen/interactive touch controls for immediate feedback. A web-based NOVA Dashboard works on any browser (Mac/PC/tablet/phone, mobile-supported), and a Windows app connects to sim…

Subscription

None - connectivity & gameplay with any simulator are free, no annual fees or hidden costs.

Special Balls

Standard golf balls (a recommended-ball list appears in OpenLaunch troubleshooting docs); marked/RCT/RPT balls are NOT required. · n/a (camera-based; no radar ball benefit)

Mounting

Floor / mat — lies flat to the SIDE of the ball like an alignment stick; ball is placed on the mat. No ceiling mount, no tripod. · Low-profile bar set on the hitting mat beside the ball; powered by included 12V DC adapter with a 3m (10ft) barrel extension. Wireless to your device (no data cables).

Placement

Beside golfer

Portable

Grade

Prosumer

Display

Onboard touchscreen

Indoor Outdoor

Indoor only

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