RSG One Golf Launch Monitor
Build Your Dream Home Golf Simulator
Measured Spin From Behind The Ball, With No Required Subscription
The RSG One sits on the floor about six feet behind the ball and reads impact with a single high-speed near-infrared camera paired with infrared sensors. Because it looks down the target line from behind the golfer rather than from the side, the hitting area stays completely clear — no side tripod to walk around, no unit in the swing path, and no repositioning between right-handed and left-handed players.
Spin is the one number most systems in this price range only estimate. The RSG One measures it. Red Stakes Golf’s Spin Logic technology reads the printed markings on a TaylorMade TP5 Pix ball as it rotates off the face and reports actual backspin and sidespin, which is what drives a shot shape that matches the one hit. Every unit ships with RSG Club software, ten courses, and three practice ranges at no recurring cost.
Clear Hitting Zone
Floor-standing unit 72 inches behind the ball, centered on the tee. Nothing beside the mat, nothing overhead.
Measured, Not Estimated
Backspin and sidespin read directly off the ball markings with Spin Logic and a TP5 Pix ball.
Built In Michigan
Designed and assembled in the United States by Red Stakes Golf, with US-based product support.
RSG Club Is The Software — Read This Before Ordering
The RSG One is a closed-platform launch monitor. It runs Red Stakes Golf’s own RSG Club engine and nothing else. That keeps the buying decision simple and removes recurring software fees, and it also means this unit is not the right tool for a golfer whose goal is a specific third-party title.
Included With Every Unit
- RSG Club Core software license
- 10 included golf courses
- 3 practice ranges, including driving and chipping
- Putting mode for tee-to-green play
- Online tournaments and leaderboards
- Wager matches using in-game coins
Not Supported
- GSPro — not compatible
- E6 Connect and E6 Apex — not compatible
- TGC 2019 — not compatible
- Awesome Golf and FSX Pro — not compatible
- macOS, iOS, and Android — Windows 11 only
RSG Club Core ships free with the hardware and covers the ten included courses. Red Stakes Golf also sells an RSG Club Premium tier that opens roughly 36 courses, four ranges, and weekly tournaments. Premium is an upgrade, not a requirement — full rounds can be played indefinitely on the free tier.
Golfers who specifically want GSPro, E6 Connect, or TGC 2019 should look at the VTrack Overhead Launch Monitor or the ProTee VX, both of which are open-platform overhead units that feed those titles directly.
What The RSG One Brings To A Home Bay
Single High-Speed Camera
One near-infrared high-speed camera paired with infrared sensors, capturing the ball and club at impact.
Down-The-Line View
Reads the shot from behind along the target line, which is why the mat area stays clear.
Spin Logic
Patented marker-reading system that measures true backspin and sidespin rather than deriving them from club selection.
No Perceptible Delay
Shot data travels to the PC over a wired Ethernet link, so ball flight appears on screen as the ball hits the screen.
Both Handed Players
The tee stays centered and the unit stays put. Nothing moves when a left-handed player steps in.
Every Club
Driver, woods, irons, wedges, and putter all read on the same setup, with a dedicated putting mode.
Foam Ball Capable
Now compatible with foam golf balls, which opens up quieter sessions and shallower rooms.
No Ceiling Work
Nothing is mounted overhead. The unit stands on the floor and can be moved out of a shared room.
Seven Ball Parameters, Plus Club Speed
The RSG One is a ball-data instrument first. It reports seven ball and flight parameters plus club head speed on every shot. Full club-delivery data — club path, vertical attack, face angle, and face impact location — is exclusive to the RSG Pro and is not available on this unit at any setting.
Ball & Flight Data
- Ball speed
- Launch angle
- Launch direction
- Backspin
- Sidespin
- Carry distance
- Total distance
Club Data
- Club head speed
Red Stakes Golf publishes club path, vertical attack, face offset, and face angle for the RSG Pro only, and only when a reflective club sticker is applied. The RSG One reports club speed regardless of sticker use.
| Parameter | Published Tolerance |
|---|---|
| Club Speed | ± 0.5 mph |
| Ball Speed | ± 1 mph |
| Back Spin | ± 50 rpm |
| Side Spin | ± 50 rpm |
| Carry Distance | ± 2 yards |
| Total Distance | ± 2 yards |
Tolerances as published by Red Stakes Golf for its camera and infrared systems. Spin accuracy assumes a marked TaylorMade TP5 Pix ball.
Why The Ball Matters On This System
Spin Logic works by watching the printed pattern on a TaylorMade TP5 Pix ball rotate through the first fraction of a second after impact. The camera resolves that rotation into measured backspin and sidespin, which is the difference between a shot that curves because the strike curved it and a shot that curves because software assumed it would.
Marked Balls — Measured Spin
Three TP5 Pix balls ship with the unit. TP5 and TP5x marked balls are the recommended ongoing ball for measured spin.
Plain Balls — Estimated Spin
Any ball can be hit. With an unmarked ball, speed and launch stay accurate and spin is estimated from the club selected in game.
Avoid Novelty Prints
Red Stakes Golf advises against heavily decorated TaylorMade prints — the pigment reads poorly in the near-infrared spectrum and spin becomes unreliable.
A supply of marked balls is a real part of owning this system. Plan on a rotation of TP5 Pix or TP5x balls if measured spin is the reason for the purchase.
Space The RSG One Needs
Placement is straightforward and forgiving compared with a side-mounted photometric unit, but the setback behind the ball is not negotiable — the camera needs its full six feet of runway to see the strike.
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Unit Position | 72 inches (6 ft) from the center of the ball to the center of the unit base, centered left to right on the tee |
| Base Height | Base must sit level with the surface the ball rests on. A riser is used if the mat sits higher, so the camera sees the ball over a putter head |
| Tee To Screen | 8 ft to 10 ft, with 9 ft recommended by Red Stakes Golf |
| Swing Clearance | 7 ft radius around the ball, checked both behind the golfer and overhead, for right and left handed play |
| Screen Standoff | At least 12 inches between the back of the impact screen and any wall or object |
| Ball Flight Needed | None. Data is read at impact, so a net or screen can sit close in front of the ball |
| Environment | Indoor use. Keep direct sunlight off both the unit and the tracking area |
| Handedness | Right and left handed play from the same centered tee, with no repositioning |
| Dealer Status | Elite Sim Golf Authorized Red Stakes Golf Dealer |
Total room depth works out to roughly 15 ft for a 9 ft tee-to-screen setup with the unit 6 ft behind the ball. Shallower rooms are workable with a net placed close in front of the ball.
For enclosure sizing, projector selection, and ceiling clearance on a complete bay, start with the SimKit Bundle Builder and the Projector Fitment Tool.
RSG Club Needs A Real Windows Gaming PC
RSG Club is a dedicated Windows application with a wired data link. Integrated laptop graphics will not run it, and the shot connection is Ethernet rather than USB or Wi-Fi, which is worth confirming before a machine is ordered.
| Component | Minimum Published By Red Stakes Golf |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 64-bit with S Mode disabled. macOS is not supported |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 quad-core or equivalent |
| Graphics | Dedicated GPU compatible with OpenGL 4.6, 4 GB GDDR5 VRAM, current drivers. Integrated graphics will not run RSG Club |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 6 GB free space |
| Shot Data Link | Wired Ethernet port on the PC, or a supported Ethernet-to-USB adapter. Wi-Fi is not used for shot data |
| Internet | Persistent 10 Mbps connection for licensing, courses, and online play |
| Display Out | HDMI to a projector or display |
Every simulator PC built by Elite Sim Golf clears these requirements with room to spare, including the Ethernet port RSG Club depends on.
Shop Golf Simulator PCsThe Right Golfer For An RSG One
The Spin Skeptic
A player who has used an estimating system and wants real backspin and sidespin numbers without stepping up to a five-figure unit.
The Shallow Room
Bays where a net or screen has to sit close to the ball. Data is read at impact, so ball flight distance is not a limiting factor.
The Subscription-Averse
Ten courses, three ranges, and putting included permanently, with no annual renewal to keep the bay playable.
The Shared Space
No ceiling mount and no side tripod. The unit stands behind the hitting area and can be relocated when the room has another job.
In The Box
The RSG One arrives as a complete tracking package. A Windows PC, projector or display, mat, and screen or net are separate.
Exact accessory contents are set by Red Stakes Golf and can change between production runs. Reach out before ordering if a specific inclusion matters to the build.
Where The Two Red Stakes Units Separate
Both units share the same software, the same ball data set, and the same published tolerances. The differences are camera count, where the unit lives in the room, and whether club delivery is measured.
| Specification | RSG One | RSG Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking | One high-speed camera and infrared sensors | Two synchronized high-speed cameras and infrared sensors |
| Placement | Floor unit, 6 ft behind the ball | Ceiling mounted overhead, roughly 30 in behind the ball |
| Ball Data | 7 measured parameters | Identical |
| Club Data | Club speed only | Club speed, club path, vertical attack, face offset, face angle |
| Club Sticker | Not applicable | Reflective sticker required for full club data |
| Install | Set it on the floor and calibrate | Ceiling mount, bracket, and wired run |
| Best For | Ball flight, spin, and gapping work | Club delivery analysis, lessons, and fitting |
What Goes Around It
Build A Custom Bay
Enclosure, screen, mat, projector, and PC configured to the room, with the RSG One dropped in as the tracking layer. The builder handles sizing and throw so nothing arrives that does not fit.
Open The SimKit Bundle BuilderStart With The PC
RSG Club will not run on integrated graphics and needs a wired Ethernet port. Every simulator PC in the collection is built and tested for launch monitor duty before it ships.
Shop Simulator PCsProjector Fitment Tool
Confirm throw distance, ceiling height, and image size for the room before a projector is chosen.
Run The CalculatorEnclosures & Screens
Birdie 10, Eagle 12, and Albatross 13 enclosures with impact screens sized to the bay.
Browse EnclosuresSimulator Software
Titles for open-platform launch monitors, including GSPro and training software for other builds.
See SoftwareRSG One FAQ
Does the RSG One work with GSPro
No. The RSG One is a closed-platform system that runs Red Stakes Golf’s RSG Club software only. GSPro, E6 Connect, E6 Apex, TGC 2019, FSX Pro, and Awesome Golf are all unsupported. Golfers who want GSPro should look at the VTrack Overhead Launch Monitor or the ProTee VX instead.
Is a subscription required
No. RSG Club Core is included with the hardware and covers ten courses, three practice ranges, and putting mode with no recurring fee. An optional RSG Club Premium tier adds roughly 36 courses, four ranges, and weekly tournaments, but full rounds can be played indefinitely without it.
How far behind the ball does the unit sit
72 inches, measured from the center of the ball to the center of the unit base, centered left to right with the tee. Red Stakes Golf also specifies that the base sit level with the surface the ball rests on, using a riser if the mat is raised.
How much room does a full bay need
Red Stakes Golf specifies 8 ft to 10 ft from tee to screen with 9 ft recommended, a 7 ft swing radius around the ball for both right and left handed players, and at least 12 inches between the back of the impact screen and the wall. With the unit 6 ft behind the ball, a 9 ft setup works out to roughly 15 ft of total depth.
Does it need ball flight distance to read a shot
No. Data is captured at impact, so a net or impact screen can sit close in front of the ball without affecting the numbers. This is what makes the RSG One workable in a shallow garage or basement bay.
Are special golf balls required
Marked balls are required for measured spin, and three TaylorMade TP5 Pix balls ship with the unit. Any ball can be hit, but with an unmarked ball the system estimates spin based on the club selected in game while speed and launch stay accurate. Heavily decorated novelty prints are not recommended because the pigment reads poorly in near infrared.
What club data does it report
Club head speed. Club path, vertical attack, face offset, and face angle are exclusive to the RSG Pro and require a reflective club sticker on that unit. The RSG One does not report them at any setting.
Can left handed and right handed players share the setup
Yes. The tee stays centered on the screen and the unit stays in place. Nothing is moved or recalibrated when handedness changes, provided the 7 ft swing radius is clear on both sides.
Does it work with foam balls
Yes. Red Stakes Golf lists foam golf ball compatibility for indoor safety on the RSG One, which suits tighter rooms and quieter sessions. Spin measurement still depends on marked ball markings, so expect estimated spin with foam.
What PC does it need
Windows 11 64-bit with S Mode disabled, an Intel Core i5 quad-core or better, a dedicated OpenGL 4.6 graphics card with 4 GB of VRAM, 16 GB of RAM, 6 GB of free storage, and a persistent 10 Mbps internet connection. Integrated graphics will not run RSG Club and macOS is not supported.
How does it connect to the PC
Shot data travels over a wired Ethernet connection to keep latency down. Wi-Fi is not used for shot data. If the PC has only one Ethernet port already in use, Red Stakes Golf supports an Ethernet-to-USB adapter with a static IP configuration.
Can it be used outdoors
No. The RSG One is an indoor system. Direct sunlight on the unit or the tracking area interferes with the near-infrared camera, so both should be shaded or the unit used indoors only.
How does it ship
The RSG One ships direct from Red Stakes Golf in Michigan. Transit time and shipping cost are quoted at checkout. Contact Elite Sim Golf for lead time on a specific delivery date or for a full bay shipping together.
Who handles support after the sale
Elite Sim Golf handles order questions, bay design, and PC compatibility. Firmware, calibration, and RSG Club account issues route to the Red Stakes Golf US-based support team, and Elite Sim Golf will open and follow that ticket with the customer.
Why Buy A Launch Monitor Here
A launch monitor is one component of a bay that has to work as a system. Room depth, mat height, projector throw, and PC specification all decide whether the tracking layer performs the way the spec sheet promises.
Bay Design First
Room measurements reviewed before an order is placed, so the setback, screen distance, and swing radius all work.
PC Compatibility Checked
Machines verified against the OpenGL and Ethernet requirements RSG Club depends on, not just the RAM number.
Honest Platform Advice
Open-platform and closed-platform units both sold here, with a straight answer about which one suits the goal.
Support After Delivery
One point of contact for calibration questions, warranty claims, and anything that needs escalating to the manufacturer.
The RSG One is the value play for a golfer who wants measured spin and a clear hitting zone, and who is happy inside one software ecosystem. Anyone chasing GSPro should be pointed elsewhere, and that is the conversation to have before the box ships.