Launch Monitor Placement Guide · Doppler radar
Blue Tees Rainmaker: Room Requirements & Exact Placement
Blue Tees · Doppler radar · typical price $749 · Updated June 2026
The Blue Tees Rainmaker is a Doppler-radar unit that sits on the floor 6–8 ft behind the ball, looking down the line of flight. Add the recommended 8–10 ft of ball-to-screen distance and you arrive at the manufacturer's 15–18 ft room-depth recommendation (19 ft is a realistic working minimum with a buffer behind the unit). Keep metal pipes, frames, and rotating fans out of the radar's view — they add noise to spin readings.
Placement at a glance
- Mounting
- Floor · behind the ball (Doppler radar)
- Ball → monitor
- 6–8 ft
- Ball → screen
- 8–10 ft
- Recommended room depth
- 15–18 ft
- RCT balls
- Not supported
Frequently asked questions
How far behind the ball does the Blue Tees Rainmaker sit?
6 to 8 feet behind the ball, aligned with the target line, with the ball 8–10 feet from the impact screen.
What room size do I need for the Blue Tees Rainmaker?
Plan on 15–18 feet of room depth: ball-to-screen plus the radar's space behind the ball. Ceiling and width depend on your height and swing — check the free room calculator.
Does the Blue Tees Rainmaker work indoors?
Yes — it's designed for sim use at these distances, though indoor spin on short flights is calculated rather than fully measured on some shots.
Other radar (behind-ball) monitors
- Trackman 4 — Doppler radar, $19,995
- Full Swing KIT — Doppler radar, $4,500
- FlightScope Mevo+ (Gen 2) — Doppler radar, $2,499
- Garmin Approach R10 — Doppler radar, $600
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