Launch Monitor Placement Guide · Photometric camera

Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus: Room Requirements & Exact Placement

Ernest Sports · Photometric camera · typical price $3,499 · Updated June 2026

The Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus is a camera unit that sits 14 inches to the side of the ball (on the golfer's trail side), photographing impact at high speed. Because it doesn't need space behind the player, it's the go-to choice for rooms under 16 ft deep — you only need ball-to-screen distance plus swing room. It wants at least 500 lux on the hitting area, lit side-on — overhead bulbs alone won't cut it. Left-handed golfers: it moves to the opposite side of the ball, so leave clearance on both sides if multiple people will play.

Placement at a glance

Mounting
Floor · beside the ball (camera)
Distance from ball
14″ to the side
Lighting
High (side-on)
Special balls
Any ball
Min lighting
500 lux on the hitting area

Frequently asked questions

Where do you place the Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus?

14 inches directly beside the ball on the golfer's trail side, level with the hitting surface and parallel to the target line.

What room size do I need for the Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus?

Beside-ball cameras need far less depth than radar — roughly 12–14 feet works: ~8–10 ft ball-to-screen plus swing space behind. That's why camera units are the standard pick for tight rooms.

What lighting does the Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus need?

At least 500 lux on the hitting area (high (side-on)).

Other camera (beside-ball) monitors