I first heard about the TruGolf Apogee after watching Golfbusters on YouTube. They had nothing but good things to say, so I figured I had to see for myself if it was really that good. I was in Dallas visiting some friends and found a local golf simulator business that had an Apogee setup. I booked a session, grabbed my clubs, and put it to the test. After spending a few hours hitting shots and comparing data, I can say this: the Apogee is the real deal. It’s fast, accurate, and one of the most user-friendly overhead launch monitors I’ve tried.
The first thing I noticed walking in was how clean the setup looked. The Apogee mounts directly overhead, about 9–10 feet off the ground, and sits only 22 inches in front of the hitting area. That’s a big deal because a lot of overhead launch monitors — like the Uneekor EYE XO2 — sit much farther forward, which can get annoying if you don’t like adjusting where you stand. With the Apogee, everything feels natural and unintrusive. The simulator owner told me installation was straightforward, and once it was mounted and calibrated, he barely had to touch it again.
Now, what really stood out to me was how fast the Apogee reads shots. I’ve used plenty of launch monitors, and some have a slight delay between impact and when the ball appears on the screen. Not the Apogee. The second I made contact, the shot was immediately displayed — we’re talking a 1/3-second delay at most. It felt like real golf, with no awkward pauses between impact and ball flight. That’s huge for indoor practice, especially if you’re trying to simulate real on-course conditions.
I also loved the laser indicator feature. Unlike other systems where you’re guessing whether your ball is in the correct hitting zone, the Apogee projects a red laser box onto the mat, showing you exactly where to place the ball. Once you set it down, the laser disappears, and you’re good to go. That might not seem like a big deal, but trust me — when you’re playing a full round on a simulator or running a commercial setup, this saves so much time. No more re-hitting shots because the system couldn’t pick them up.
As for accuracy, this is where I was really impressed. The Apogee tracks ball and club data without needing marked balls or club stickers. That alone makes it more convenient than a GCQuad or a Foresight Falcon, which require stickers for full club data tracking. That said, the simulator owner told me using club stickers does improve accuracy slightly, especially for club path, face angle, and attack angle, but for the average golfer, they aren’t necessary.
I hit about 50 shots with my 7-iron, driver, and wedges, and the carry distances were spot-on compared to what I see on the course. Ball speed, spin rates, launch angle, and side spin all matched up with what I expected. One thing to note — if you swing faster than 135 mph, you need to line up the ball’s logo parallel to the screen for the Apogee’s camera to pick up spin data correctly. Not a big deal, but worth remembering if you’re a fast-swinging player.
One of the biggest selling points for me was the AI voice control. You can literally say, “Hey Apogee, move my aim left” or “Hey Apogee, give me a mulligan”, and it does it. I didn’t have to walk over to the computer once during my entire session. This makes a huge difference in immersion — you don’t feel like you’re constantly adjusting settings, which is a problem with a lot of other systems.
Now, let’s talk putting. I’ll be honest — I rarely practice putting on simulators because it’s just never quite the same as real life. But the Apogee does a solid job. It tracks putts accurately, and you can even ask it for help reading a putt. That’s a cool feature, but like most golf simulators, reading break and speed takes some getting used to.
For lefties and righties, the Apogee is seamless. Since it’s mounted overhead, you don’t have to adjust anything — it automatically detects the player. That makes it one of the best commercial options, especially if multiple people are using it. I also asked the owner if kids or beginners struggle with it, and he said the Apogee is perfect for them because they don’t have to adjust anything manually. The hitting area is plenty big, so you’re not stuck trying to place the ball in a small window.
One thing I did notice is that Apogee uses infrared cameras, so you have to use dark-colored tees (black, dark green, or dark blue) to avoid misreads. Also, it’s not perfect at reading gear effect, meaning extreme heel or toe strikes might not always produce exactly the right ball flight. These aren’t dealbreakers, but they’re worth keeping in mind.
Now, let’s talk price. The Apogee normally sells for $11,000, but with the right discount, you can get it for around $9,000. Unlike some other systems, E6 Connect is a one-time purchase, meaning no annual subscription fees unless you want additional courses. That alone makes it a better long-term investment than some competitors like the Bushnell Launch Pro, which locks full features behind an annual subscription. Also, TruGolf is rolling out E6 APEX soon, which is supposed to be an even bigger upgrade to E6 Connect.
After my session, I asked the simulator owner if he would recommend the Apogee for home use. His answer? “If you’re serious about a premium simulator setup and don’t want to deal with ongoing fees, this is one of the best options available.” I’d have to agree. The Apogee feels high-end, tracks data accurately, and has some of the best real-time responsiveness I’ve ever seen. The no-marked-balls feature alone makes it worth considering, especially if you don’t want to mess with stickers every time you switch clubs.
So, would I buy one for myself? If I was building a dedicated golf simulator setup, absolutely. The combination of fast response time, accurate data, AI voice controls, and easy setup makes the TruGolf Apogee one of the most user-friendly premium launch monitors out there. After testing it in Dallas, I can see why Golfbusters raved about it on YouTube. If you’re in the market for an overhead launch monitor that delivers professional-level performance without the hassle of subscriptions or marked balls, the Apogee should be on your shortlist.