Launch monitors

Overhead vs floor launch monitors

Overhead units clear the floor and serve both hands. Floor units are portable and simpler to install.

By FOREference Editorial · Updated 30 Sep 2026

Side by side

OverheadFloor (beside or behind)
InstallationFixed to ceiling structure at a stated height and offsetSet on the floor or a tripod
Left- and right-handedNo repositioningSide units must move; radar behind the ball doesn't
Can it be hit?Out of the ball's pathSide units sit near the ball
PortabilityStays installedCan go to the range (if rated)
Typical PC requirementWindows gaming PCVaries: phone, tablet or PC

Compare every ceiling unit in the overhead table.

Before choosing overhead

  1. Confirm the ceiling height matches the maker's stated range.
  2. Find a structural mounting point at the stated distance from the tee.
  3. Plan power and Ethernet to that point.
  4. Check the hitting zone size — larger zones forgive tee placement.

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