Which Launch Monitors and Indoor Set-Ups Do PGA Coaches and Pros Use?

If you’ve started researching launch monitors, you’ve probably realised something pretty quickly: there’s a massive range of options, and the price differences can be huge. 

One minute you’re seeing entry-level units designed for weekend golfers, and the next you’re reading about tour-level systems used by coaches and professionals who rely on accuracy for their livelihood. So, it makes sense that one of the biggest questions people ask before buying is: 

Which launch monitors do PGA coaches and pros actually use?  

The honest answer is it depends. PGA professionals and coaches choose launch monitors based on where they teach, how much space they have, and what type of feedback they need (ball flight, club delivery, gapping, consistency, etc.). 

But there are clear patterns in what pros prioritise - and one product that comes up more and more in “serious golfer” conversations is the FULL SWING Launch Monitor. 

This article will break down what launch monitors coaches and pros use, what makes an indoor launch monitor setup different from simply owning a device, and why FULL SWING Launch Monitors are becoming a popular option for golfers who want premium performance before stepping into the highest price tiers.

Pros and coaches buy launch monitors for one reason: data they can trust. 

A launch monitor isn’t just a fun toy. In the hands of a coach, it’s basically a truth machine. 

When a PGA coach uses a launch monitor, they’re usually trying to answer practical questions like: 

The best launch monitors help eliminate guesswork. And for buyers, that’s the whole point: practice becomes more focused, results become more measurable, and improvement tends to come faster.

What launch monitors do PGA pros typically use?  

You’ll frequently hear about systems like TrackMan and Foresight when discussions of launch monitors come up. They’re common in professional environments and fitting studios because they’re designed to provide deep performance feedback. 

However, these are also expensive systems, developed when launch monitor technology was first emerging, and not every golfer needs a £15k setup to train seriously at home.  

As time has gone on, other companies have replicated what these systems can achieve (and even improved it) for half the price tag. 

That’s why FULL SWING is growing in popularity with golfers and coaches alike. 

Where FULL SWING fits: premium portable tech “commonly seen on Tour” 

FULL SWING has earned attention because it sits in that sweet spot between convenience, affordability and capability.  

Golf Monthly’s review describes the FULL SWING Launch monitor as a Doppler radar-based launch monitor offering “premium functionality without the premium price tag”, noting that this technology is used and trusted by Tiger Woods.  

Why coaches like portable launch monitors (when they’re accurate)  

Coaches value flexibility. A portable launch monitor can be used: 

National Club Golfer’s review highlights the FULL SWING KIT’s appeal in this area, noting the personal launch monitor space is booming. 

And Plugged In Golf’s review goes even further, calling FULL SWING KIT “the best value in Tour-calibre launch monitors.”  

For buyers, the key takeaway is simple: if something is quick to deploy and the results are consistent, you’ll practise more and when you practise more, you improve faster. 

A key buying lesson: an “indoor launch monitor setup” is more than the device 

This surprises a lot of first-time buyers: 

You can buy a great launch monitor and still have a disappointing indoor experience if your room setup isn’t right. 

Indoor set-ups matter because there’s less ball flight than outdoors, and the system relies more heavily on controlled conditions. That's why FULL SWING offers KIT Studio packages that ensure your launch monitor can be used to its full potential.  

The best indoor setups usually focus on:  

1) Space and ball flight constraints 

Even small changes in room size can affect how comfortable you feel swinging driver and how naturally you can practise. 

2) Alignment and repeatability 

If your mat, target line, and stance alignment are off, you can end up diagnosing the wrong issue. 

3) Hitting surface quality 

Better mats and turf give more consistent strike feedback - which matters for coaching and for improving contact. 

4) Simplicity 

Pros and coaches love anything that sets up quickly and works every time. 

Want to learn more about KIT Studio set ups? Why not get in touch with one of our experts who can talk you through some package options: 

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TrottieGolf: Tour-level testing content using FULL SWING KIT 

If you spend any time in golf YouTube, you’ve probably come across TrottieGolf (Chris Trott). He’s known for being deep in equipment culture and tour-level detail, especially when it comes to what matters in fittings and real performance. 

Trottie doesn’t just mention FULL SWING casually - he uses it directly in content designed to help golfers understand distance and launch data. 

In his video “HOW FAR DO I HIT MY GOLF CLUBS?”, Trottie tells his audience: “I use the FULL SWING Kit to demonstrate how far I hit my golf clubs” and explains why knowing your distances matters when building a reliable bag setup.  

That’s exactly the kind of use case most buyers actually care about. Not “the perfect lab number,” but “will this help me learn my real distances and make better decisions on the course?” 

Trottie has also created a direct comparison test video titled “YOU ASKED FOR THIS TEST! FULL SWING vs Trackman vs GC Quad”, describing a controlled environment where FULL SWING KIT is running alongside TrackMan with a Foresight unit adjacent to the ball. Check out what he found here  

For shoppers, Trottie’s use is a great signal because his content is built around measurable performance - and he’s transparent about the tools being used.

Chris Ryan Golf: A coaching-first use case for FULL SWING KIT 

Trottie represents the tour-testing side of launch monitor usage, but Chris Ryan Golf is more on the coaching side, where the priority is straightforward: data has to be reliable, and it has to help students improve. 

On his official partners page, Chris Ryan calls FULL SWING KIT a trusted tool in his training and says it delivers “precise, real-time data on club and ball performance,” describing it as accurate and easy to use.  

For golfers choosing a launch monitor mainly for improvement, this is the kind of validation that matters most: a coach using it as part of the learning process.

What should you learn from what PGA coaches and pros use? 

If you strip away the hype, pros and coaches generally focus on the same things buyers should: 

If you’re shopping for a launch monitor and want something that’s credible, premium, and practical indoors (and outdoors), those are the signals you want to see before making a purchase.  

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