Thinking about Uneekor - QED vs EyeXO placement question

[Leo Spaceman]

I've got my sim set up currently using Skytrak. Works well enough, but I'm considering the upgrade to Uneekor for a couple reasons. One of which being one of my sons is a lefty and if he starts playing more swapping the Skytrak back and forth gets to be a real pain.

My main question is about the placement of a QED vs EyeXO. As you can see in the picture I've got my projector more or less right above the hitting position. That position is about 8 1/2 feet from the screen.

QED would be no issue. There's room behind the hitting position to mount on the ceiling where it needs to go. The main drawback to me is the marked balls (although there seems to be enough ways to make this work with any type of ball) and then lack of some of the data, primarily angle of attack I think is the main one you'd get with EyeXO but not with QED.

My concern is if I went the EyeXO route, it needs to be placed in front of the hitting position. Would it be right in the way of the projector? Or the projector in the way of where the cameras need to see? I'm on the fence on if I really need the EyeXO or not and if it's going to require a different projector or moving a bunch of stuff around again that might be the clincher against it.

[myrison]

Because of how your projector tilts down to the screen, it seems quite unlikely the XO would be in the path of the light. The XO back side is flush against the ceiling and the front side angles down toward the hitting area. It only needs to see at a rather steep angle down to where you hit, so it won't be impacted by where the projector hangs either.

I'm a QED user but have played on the XO several times and think you'll be just fine. With that said, if budget is an issue, the QED remains an incredible value at the price they're selling it at. I wouldn't rule it out of your options either. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have one if money was no object... and was recently considering an upgrade myself, but it's such a huge premium over the QED for a few more features that it remains a tough decision for me.

[preludesam]

It does not interfere with your projector. They did a good job in the design aspect of making sure 99% of users wouldn’t have that experience.

Biggest issues with the overhead launch monitors is ceiling height and you appear to have plenty. You will have a great experience.

[Leo Spaceman]

Thanks guys, appreciate the feedback.

Yes, preludesam, ceiling height is no issue. I've got about 9' 6" in the hitting area.

The big question remaining is whether it's really worth $3k to be able to use unmarked balls and get angle of attack data. I'm having a hard time getting over that hill, but good to know it's at least an option. I've hit on a QED at a local course and really liked it, so think I'll be happy with a Uneekor either way I go.

[mjgolf123]

It depends on how much you like data. I think AOA is one of the more valuable stats, especially with the driver. Is it worth $3k? That's probably more related to how much money you have to spend. Remember with the QED, you don't get several other club data markers (Dynamic loft, club loft, club lie, hori & vert impact points). If you are serious about optimizing you clubs and refining your swing, I would splurge on the EyeXO.

[preludesam]

It was more of a question if I’m going to use this to improve or to just have fun. I’m a firm believer in it’s harder to get better if you don’t have the data. If your only playing rounds then I wouldn’t spend the extra cash. I’m the opposite I maybe play 2-3 rounds a year on the sim, but I hit at least a 150 balls every two days working on the swing.

[purdueboiler83]

I've got my sim set up currently using Skytrak. Works well enough, but I'm considering the upgrade to Uneekor for a couple reasons. One of which being one of my sons is a lefty and if he starts playing more swapping the Skytrak back and forth gets to be a real pain.

My main question is about the placement of a QED vs EyeXO. As you can see in the picture I've got my projector more or less right above the hitting position. That position is about 8 1/2 feet from the screen.

QED would be no issue. There's room behind the hitting position to mount on the ceiling where it needs to go. The main drawback to me is the marked balls (although there seems to be enough ways to make this work with any type of ball) and then lack of some of the data, primarily angle of attack I think is the main one you'd get with EyeXO but not with QED.

My concern is if I went the EyeXO route, it needs to be placed in front of the hitting position. Would it be right in the way of the projector? Or the projector in the way of where the cameras need to see? I'm on the fence on if I really need the EyeXO or not and if it's going to require a different projector or moving a bunch of stuff around again that might be the clincher against it.

I just made the switch from Skytrak to the EyeXo. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. Absolutely love the Uneekor!