Blue Tees Rainmaker vs Trackman 4
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Why Blue Tees Rainmaker is better
- Price: $25,495 cheaper ($500 vs $25,995)
- Subscription: No subscription needed for full function (Not required vs Required)
- 3-year cost: $28,558 cheaper over three years ($737 vs $29,295)
- GSPro support: GSPro: supported (Supported vs No)
- Sim software: 2 more sim titles supported (2 titles vs 0 titles)
- Battery life: 2 hours longer battery (6 hr vs 4 hr)
- Weight: 5.01 lb lighter (1.59 lb vs 6.6 lb)
Why Trackman 4 is better
- Accuracy tier: Tour-grade accuracy class (Tour-grade vs Game-improvement)
- Spin measurement: Radar-measured spin (Radar-measured spin vs Estimated spin)
- Measured ball data: 8 of 9 ball metrics measured (vs 3) (8 of 9 vs 3 of 9)
- Measured club data: 5 of 5 club metrics measured (vs 1) (5 of 5 vs 1 of 5)
Specs Comparison
Blue Tees Rainmaker $500 vs Trackman 4 $25,995
| Specification |  Blue Tees Rainmaker $500 |  Trackman 4 $25,995 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $500 | $25,995 |
| Measurement | ||
| Tracking technology | Doppler radar | Doppler radar |
| Radar type | Single Doppler | Dual Doppler |
| Camera frame rate (fps) | — | 60 |
| Spin measurement | Estimated | Radar (any ball) |
| Marked balls | Titleist RCT balls | Not required |
| Accuracy tier | Game-improvement | Tour-grade |
| Data points per shot | 20 | 40 |
| Ball data | ||
| Ball speed | Measured | Measured |
| Launch angle | Measured | Measured |
| Launch direction | Measured | Measured |
| Spin rate | Calculated | Measured |
| Spin axis | Calculated | Measured |
| Carry distance | Calculated | Measured |
| Total distance | Calculated | Calculated |
| Apex height | Calculated | Measured |
| Descent angle | Calculated | Measured |
| Offline distance | Calculated | — |
| Club data | ||
| Club speed | Measured | Measured |
| Attack angle | Calculated | Measured |
| Club path | Calculated | Measured |
| Face angle | Not reported | Measured |
| Face to path | — | Calculated |
| Dynamic loft | — | Measured |
| Impact location | Not reported | Measured |
| Smash factor | Calculated | Calculated |
| Club data unlock | Included | Included |
| Space & environment | ||
| Environment | Indoor + outdoor | Indoor + outdoor |
| Placement | Behind the ball | Behind the ball |
| Setback (ft) | 5 | — |
| Lefty / righty | No repositioning | No repositioning |
| Installation | None (portable) | None (portable) |
| Sim software | ||
| Simulator capable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| GSPro support | Supported | No |
| E6 Connect support | Supported | — |
| Awesome Golf support | No | — |
| FSX Play support | No | No |
| First-party software | LAUNCH 3D Range | Trackman Virtual Golf / Trackman Performance Studio (TPS) |
| Included sim content | E6 Connect promotional offer included in box (Shop Indoor Golf listing). Blue Tees' own full-course simulation is planned 'as part of a future membership package later in 2026' - not live as of 2026-09-14. | Shop Indoor Golf in-box list includes 'Trackman Golf Simulator Software (subscription)'; 'Virtual Golf works only with TM4 and TMiO and requires an up-to-date software license.' (shopindoorgolf.com, 2026-09-14) |
| Subscription | ||
| Subscription (per year) | $79/yr | $1,100/yr |
| Works without subscription | Standalone without membership: 13 on-device metrics on the 4.3-in display, 1,000-shot onboard storage, Practice / Target Distance / Swing Speed modes, magnetic remote, multiplayer - no phone required. Third-party sim integrations are stated to come without extra fees (Shop Indoor Golf). First year of the $79.99 AI/analytics membership is included with purchase. | — |
| Subscription trial | 1-year AI/analytics membership ($79.99 value) included with purchase | — |
| Connectivity & apps | ||
| Apps | iOS, Android | Windows |
| Built-in display | LCD readout | — |
| Connectivity | — | WiFi, Micro-USB, Ethernet |
| Offline mode | ✓ Yes | — |
| Physical & power | ||
| Weight (lb) | 1.59 | 6.6 |
| Dimensions (in) | 9.0 x 5.2 x 1.3 in | 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.8 in |
| Battery life (hours) | 6 | 4 |
| Power source | Rechargeable battery | Rechargeable battery |
| Charging port | USB-C | — |
| Alignment | — | Auto-calibration |
| In the box | protective carry case, USB-C charging cable, magnetic remote, quick start guide, E6 Connect promotional offer | Trackman 4 unit, power cable, Trackman simulator software subscription |
Buy the Blue Tees Rainmaker
Buy the Trackman 4
Tracked price$25,995 at Shop Indoor Golf
90-day low / high$25,995 – $25,995
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