How we research

Honesty first: YardageBay does not currently run hands-on tests. We have not hit balls on the products we cover and we will never imply that we have. Our guides are researched buyer guides, built like this:

1. Primary sources over opinions

We start from manufacturer product pages, owner's manuals and support articles — for example, the placement distances a manufacturer publishes for its launch monitor. Where we use a third-party number, we name the source.

2. Dated prices

Prices are written as "about $X as of Oct 2026" and link to the page where we checked them. Golf tech goes on sale constantly, so always confirm the live price. If we couldn't verify a price, we leave it out.

3. Total cost of ownership

Many launch monitors lock features behind subscriptions. We add recurring costs to the purchase price so you can compare three-year totals.

4. Room fit as a first-class spec

Placement (behind the ball vs beside it), required depth and ceiling clearance are often what decides the right product. We put them in every comparison table.

5. No invented data

We don't invent accuracy figures, test results or specs. If a manufacturer doesn't publish something, we say "not published."

6. Corrections

Found an error? Tell us and we'll fix it and update the page date.