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  "schemaVersion": "v0",
  "slug": "blue-tees-rainmaker",
  "url": "https://www.golfsimcompare.com/launch-monitors/blue-tees-rainmaker/",
  "docs": "https://www.golfsimcompare.com/data/",
  "provenance": {
    "dataSource": "golfsim-kb-v1",
    "lastUpdated": "2026-09-15",
    "officialUrl": "https://blueteesgolf.com/products/rainmaker",
    "note": "Specs curated from manufacturer documentation and official product pages. Unknown values are null, never guessed. Per-spec source attribution is being added."
  },
  "specs": {
    "name": "Blue Tees Rainmaker",
    "brand": "Blue Tees",
    "aliases": [],
    "category": "lm_portable",
    "subcategory": null,
    "tier": "consumer",
    "status": "available",
    "releaseYear": 2026,
    "releaseDate": null,
    "announcedDate": null,
    "targetUser": "practice_improver",
    "price": 499.98,
    "msrp": 599.98,
    "priceCurrency": "USD",
    "pricingModel": "purchase",
    "trackingTech": "doppler_radar",
    "radarType": "single_doppler",
    "cameraCount": 0,
    "cameraFpsMax": null,
    "spinMeasurement": "estimated",
    "markedBallType": "rct",
    "markedBallCostPerDozenUsd": null,
    "clubMarkerRequired": "none",
    "dataPointsClaimed": 20,
    "ballSpeedCapability": "measured",
    "launchAngleCapability": "measured",
    "launchDirectionCapability": "measured",
    "spinRateCapability": "calculated",
    "spinAxisCapability": "calculated",
    "carryDistanceCapability": "calculated",
    "totalDistanceCapability": "calculated",
    "apexCapability": "calculated",
    "descentAngleCapability": "calculated",
    "offlineDistanceCapability": "calculated",
    "clubSpeedCapability": "measured",
    "attackAngleCapability": "calculated",
    "clubPathCapability": "calculated",
    "faceAngleCapability": "not_reported",
    "impactLocationCapability": "not_reported",
    "smashFactorCapability": "calculated",
    "faceToPathCapability": null,
    "dynamicLoftCapability": null,
    "clubDataAccess": "standard",
    "clubDataUnlockCostUsd": null,
    "clubDataUnlockType": "none",
    "accuracyTier": "game_improvement",
    "environmentUse": "indoor_outdoor",
    "placement": "behind_ball",
    "setbackFt": 5,
    "ballFlightMinFt": null,
    "minRoomDepthFt": null,
    "minRoomWidthFt": null,
    "minCeilingHeightFt": null,
    "leftyRighty": "no_reposition",
    "installType": "none_portable",
    "hittingZoneSize": null,
    "simCapable": true,
    "simGspro": "supported",
    "simE6Connect": "supported",
    "simAwesomeGolf": "no",
    "simTgc2019": null,
    "simFsxPlay": "no",
    "simFirstParty": "LAUNCH 3D Range",
    "simOtherTitles": [],
    "simIncludedContent": "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.",
    "subscriptionModel": "optional",
    "subscriptionMinUsdYr": 79,
    "subscriptionFullUsdYr": 79,
    "subscriptionLifetimeUsd": null,
    "subscriptionNoneFunctionality": "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.",
    "subscriptionTrial": "1-year AI/analytics membership ($79.99 value) included with purchase",
    "subscriptionTiers": [
      {
        "name": "GAME + LAUNCH membership",
        "usdYr": 79,
        "unlocks": "12 extra app data points, 3D Range View, dispersion charts, unlimited cloud shot storage, My Bag sync to Blue Tees rangefinders (Scout AI), GAME AI GPS membership (42,000+ courses, leaderboards)"
      }
    ],
    "appIos": true,
    "appAndroid": true,
    "appWindows": null,
    "appMacos": null,
    "watchApp": null,
    "screenMirroring": null,
    "builtinDisplay": "lcd_readout",
    "builtinDisplaySizeIn": 4.3,
    "voiceOutput": null,
    "connWifi": null,
    "connBluetooth": null,
    "connUsb": null,
    "connEthernet": null,
    "offlineMode": true,
    "weightLb": 1.59,
    "dimensionsIn": "9.0 x 5.2 x 1.3 in",
    "batteryLifeHours": 6,
    "batteryRemovable": null,
    "powerSource": "battery_rechargeable",
    "chargingPort": "usb_c",
    "alignmentMethod": null,
    "inBox": [
      "protective carry case",
      "USB-C charging cable",
      "magnetic remote",
      "quick start guide",
      "E6 Connect promotional offer"
    ],
    "amazonAsin": null,
    "amazonVerdict": "NONE",
    "reviewScoreAvg": null,
    "warrantyMonths": null,
    "skuVariants": [],
    "firstYearCostUsd": 578.98,
    "threeYearCostUsd": 736.98,
    "costPerYear3yrUsd": 246,
    "subscriptionShare3yrPct": 32.2,
    "measuredBallMetrics": 3,
    "measuredBallMetricsComplete": true,
    "measuredClubMetrics": 1,
    "measuredClubMetricsComplete": true,
    "simTitlesSupported": 2,
    "valueScore": null,
    "description": "The Blue Tees Rainmaker is a screen-first budget radar: a bright built-in color display, a magnetic remote and onboard shot storage mean a range session never touches your phone, while GSPro and E6 Connect connectivity covers the sim side. Like other single-radar units in its class it truly measures four parameters - ball speed, club speed, launch angle and launch direction - and models the rest, so spin and carry are estimates. Weather resistance suits real range days. The optional membership adds app analytics after a bundled first year, and early firmware drew mixed reviews - worth weighing before you buy.",
    "summary": "A budget radar with a built-in color screen, onboard storage and GSPro support - four measured parameters, the rest modeled.",
    "prosAndCons": {
      "pros": [
        "Built-in 4.3-inch color display plus magnetic remote - no phone needed at the range",
        "GSPro and E6 Connect support at a budget price",
        "Plugged In Golf matched its outdoor ball speed within about 1 mph of a GCQuad",
        "PlayBetter's testing confirmed the weather resistance in actual rain",
        "1,000-shot onboard storage, with the first year of the membership included"
      ],
      "cons": [
        "Only 4 of the 20 claimed metrics are measured - spin, carry, apex and club path are modeled",
        "PlayBetter found indoor spin unreliable, attack angle reading high and total distance inflated",
        "Reviewers report shot-to-display lag of several seconds and no-reads on shots under about 50 yards",
        "App extras cost $79/yr after the bundled first year",
        "Breaking Eighty is withholding a recommendation, citing early bug and accuracy reports"
      ]
    },
    "images": {
      "hero": "https://www.golfsimcompare.com/images/placeholder.svg",
      "gallery": []
    },
    "officialUrl": "https://blueteesgolf.com/products/rainmaker",
    "buyLinks": [],
    "targetAudience": [],
    "useCases": [],
    "tags": [
      "budget",
      "built-in-display",
      "gspro",
      "doppler-radar",
      "new-2026"
    ],
    "lastUpdated": "2026-09-15",
    "dataSource": "golfsim-kb-v1"
  }
}