GolfLaunchLab reviews are research-and-analysis reviews. We don't claim lab conditions we don't have; what we do is aggregate and cross-check every credible source on a product, then say plainly what the evidence supports. Here's exactly how that works.
Verified manufacturer specifications. Every spec we print is checked against the manufacturer's published documentation, not copied from other reviews. Where a manufacturer's own materials are ambiguous or contradictory, we say so rather than print a number we can't confirm.
Aggregated owner reports. We synthesize sustained owner feedback from communities like Golf Simulator Forum and r/golfsimulators, plus verified-purchase reviews. One glowing or furious review means nothing; the same observation recurring across dozens of independent owners is data.
Published independent testing. Where outlets with genuine testing protocols (MyGolfSpy, Plugged In Golf, and others) have published measured data, we cite it and name the source. We never present someone else's testing as our own.
Live price and availability verification. Prices and stock are checked against live listings on the date noted in each review, because a recommendation for an out-of-stock or repriced product helps nobody.
Scores out of 10 are our editorial judgment across six dimensions: Accuracy (as supported by the evidence above), Portability, App & Software, Ease of Use, Value for Money, and Indoor Performance. Weighting shifts with the review type: portability matters more for range-focused units, indoor performance matters more for simulator picks. Scores weigh value at the price, which is why a $2,000 unit can outscore a more capable $9,000 one.
We label every review with how it was produced. We attribute measured claims to their sources. We flag when a product is discontinued, repriced, or superseded. And when we get something wrong, we correct the page and update its modified date rather than quietly hoping nobody noticed.
No manufacturer provides units, payment, or perks in exchange for coverage, and no manufacturer has any input into our scores, rankings, or editorial content. Some links are affiliate links that earn us a small commission at no cost to you; that never affects what we recommend, and we say so on every page where they appear.