At a glance
- Tracking tech
- Doppler radar
- Accuracy tier
- Entry-level
- Spin measurement
- Not reported
- Subscription
- None
- Weight
- 0.28 lb
- Top Shelf Golf measured ball speed within 1 mph of a Trackman, with smash factor essentially identical
- No app, phone, account or subscription - works fully offline on its own display
- No spin, launch angle, launch direction or club path/face data of any kind
- Carry and total distance are algorithm-estimated, not measured
PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor
PRGR
$200
Check price at Amazon- Tracking tech
- Doppler radar
- Accuracy tier
- Entry-level
- Subscription
- None
The PRGR portable launch monitor strips the category to its trustworthy core: genuine Doppler radar that measures club speed and ball speed, shown on a built-in readout, with no app, account or subscription anywhere in the experience. It reads club speed on practice swings without a ball, which made it a fixture of the speed-training world, and it fits in a pocket at just over a quarter of a pound. The honesty cut runs deep: distances are calculated from speed rather than tracked, and it reports no launch, spin or club-face data of any kind.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Top Shelf Golf measured ball speed within 1 mph of a Trackman, with smash factor essentially identical
- No app, phone, account or subscription - works fully offline on its own display
- Reads club speed on practice swings without a ball - ideal for speed training
- Golf Monthly: 'one of the most impressive devices we've tested at this price point'
- True pocket size at about a quarter of a pound
Cons
- No spin, launch angle, launch direction or club path/face data of any kind
- Carry and total distance are algorithm-estimated, not measured
- No simulator compatibility and no connectivity
- Reviewers note accuracy drops on mishits, in cold weather and when misaligned
- PRGR publishes no US warranty term
Full specifications
| Measurement | |
|---|---|
| Tracking technology | Doppler radar |
| Radar type | Single Doppler |
| Spin measurement | Not reported |
| Marked balls | Not required |
| Accuracy tier | Entry-level |
| Data points per shot | 5 |
| Not published: Camera frame rate | |
| Ball data | |
| Ball speed | Measured |
| Launch angle | Not reported |
| Launch direction | Not reported |
| Spin rate | Not reported |
| Spin axis | Not reported |
| Carry distance | Calculated |
| Total distance | Calculated |
| Apex height | Not reported |
| Descent angle | Not reported |
| Offline distance | Not reported |
| Club data | |
| Club speed | Measured |
| Attack angle | Not reported |
| Club path | Not reported |
| Face angle | Not reported |
| Face to path | Not reported |
| Dynamic loft | Not reported |
| Impact location | Not reported |
| Smash factor | Calculated |
| Club data unlock | Not available |
| Space & environment | |
| Environment | Indoor + outdoor |
| Placement | Behind the ball |
| Setback (ft) | 3.5 |
| Min ball flight (ft) | 6.5 |
| Lefty / righty | No repositioning |
| Installation | None (portable) |
| Not published: Min room depth, Min room width, Ceiling height, Hitting zone | |
| Sim software | |
| Simulator capable | ✕ No |
| GSPro support | No |
| E6 Connect support | No |
| Awesome Golf support | No |
| TGC 2019 support | No |
| FSX Play support | No |
| First-party software | none |
| Not published: Sim software, Included sim content | |
| Subscription | |
| Subscription (per year) | None |
| Works without subscription | Fully standalone forever: no app, no account, no connectivity, no subscription exists. All five metrics on the built-in LCD; 500-shot on-device memory; multi-sport speed modes. |
| Not published: Subscription trial | |
| Connectivity & apps | |
| Apps | None recorded |
| Watch app | None |
| Built-in display | LCD readout |
| Screen mirroring | None |
| Connectivity | None recorded |
| Offline mode | ✓ Yes |
| Physical & power | |
| Weight (lb) | 0.28 |
| Dimensions (in) | 2.2 x 4.6 x 1.9 in (55 x 116 x 48 mm, excluding protrusions) |
| Removable battery | ✓ Yes |
| Alignment | Manual target line |
| In the box | PRGR HS-130A unit, user guide, 4x AAA batteries |
| Not published: Battery life, Power source, Charging port | |
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PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor specs: quick answers
- What kind of launch monitor is the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A)?
- The PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) is a doppler radar launch monitor by PRGR.
- How much does the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) cost?
- The PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) costs $200.
- Does the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) need a subscription?
- No — the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) has no subscription at all.
- How accurate is the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A)?
- Across cited third-party reviews, the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) sits in the entry-level accuracy class.
- Does the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) measure spin?
- The PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) does not report spin.
- What does the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) actually measure?
- By its recorded per-metric capabilities, the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) genuinely measures 1 of the 9 canonical ball metrics and 1 of the 5 club metrics; the rest are calculated or not reported. The full measured-vs-calculated breakdown is in the spec table.
- How much space does the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) need?
- Per the manufacturer's published minimums, the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) needs 3.5 ft behind the ball.
- Can the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) run a golf simulator?
- No — the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) is a practice device and does not drive simulator software, per its recorded specifications.
PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor: FAQs
How much does the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) cost?
The PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) costs $200 (USD). It is available from 2 retailers listed on this page.
Does the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) need a subscription?
No — the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) has no subscription at all, per its recorded subscription model.
How does the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) measure spin?
The PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) does not report spin, per its recorded specifications.
How much room does the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) need?
Per the manufacturer's published minimums, the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) needs 3.5 ft of space behind the ball.
What golf simulator software works with the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A)?
It also runs none, the vendor's own software. Support levels (including any vendor subscription needed to connect) are in the spec table on this page.
Can you use the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) indoors and outdoors?
Yes — the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) is rated for both indoor and outdoor use.
Is the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) worth it?
The PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A) is priced at $200 (USD). For that you get entry-level accuracy (cited consensus class), 1 of 9 ball metrics genuinely measured, and 1 of 5 club metrics measured. The full spec breakdown on this page shows what the price includes.
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Where the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor lands in our recorded-spec rankings.
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