Uneekor Eye Mini Review: Better than the Launch Pro?
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00. Uneekor Eye Mini. I have some thoughts!
00:30. Still not sure? Take our 30 second quiz!
00:50. The Eye Mini...What is it?
01:31. First impressions.
02:45. Size?
03:44. E-Ink display. Is it good?
04:51. Setup.
05:49. What are these metal dots for?
06:05. Software.
07:13 . Where's the bluetooth?
07:52. So...does it work?
08:31. Metrics.
09:11. Is it accurate?
10:25. Direct measure or algorithms?
11:07. Reliability.
11:44. What software will you use?
12:26. View software.
13:36. FSX Pro...not a big fan.
14:02. FSX Play. Love it!
14:23. Refine software...Meh.
15:53. Pricing.
16:55. Subscriptions.
19:13. So who should buy what?
22:19. Consider these 3 things...
23:27. Close.
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On my search for the right launch monitor for me, your videos have convinced me that I just can't have it all.
I have had the Eye mini for a couple of months. I have nothing but good things to say. I wanted to ditch the ethernet cord and go wireless, and I did struggle with that a little bit. I wound up doing a phone session with their support team. They did a remote session on my computer and got everything running perfect. I highly recommend letting them optimize your system if you plan on using this with a computer. The reason I chose the Eye mini versus the launch Pro is the ongoing subscription fees. 500 bucks plus another 250 for GS Pro just seemed ludacris. $199 for ball and club is still annoying, but much better to me.
I purchased the Eye Mini this weekend after going back and forth between it and the BLP for a couple weeks. I’m nervous and excited for it to arrive and get it setup. 😳 Thanks for the great video.
Enjoy it!
Thx for this one!
Big BLP advocate, love mine. Nice to see more options out there, no change for me.
Yeah if you've got a BLP, I dont think there's any reason to change. It's fantastic.
Top notch run-through with lots of detail! One note of clarification - the Pro Package does not include access to Refine or Refine+ as was mentioned around 17:33. Pro Package only gives access to the third party connection. To get Refine, users would need to get the Champions Package for $399 or do a full unlock. To me, an extra $200 for Refine makes no sense when GSPro is only $250.
Ah thanks for the clarification there! And yes, I'd agree that at that price, it makes more sense to go with GSPro for sure.
@@breakingeighty I own an Eye Mini, and FYI there is another, (poorly documented if documented at all) way to unlock 3rd party access permanently. The Uneekor sales guy informed me about this and explained as follows: If you buy either the Refine or Refine+ software outright ($1k or $2k respectively), 3rd party becomes permanently unlocked. I can confirm this worked for me by buying the Refine license.
I have watch a good many of your videos. Question. Do you have any videos where you olny mention one launch monitor without comparing it to another one?. You pack alot of good information in a video but I get lost when you start jumping to another monitor for a comparison.
Great review, thanks. Any plans of reviewing the Full Swing Kit launch monitor?
Eye Mini LITE is the next big thing…period. I hate my BLP due to the laggy software and required GOLD subscription in order to use GSPro. So many customers are pissed off.
Great informative videos, thank you. Quick question, do you know if there is a good way to pick up a used launch monitor, and how much value they loose after a year or two? Thanks.
So what would you recommend for someone who wants the club and ball data for game improvement and has no desire for sim features?
I think the BLP/GC3 vs Eye Mini comparison comes down to the former doesn’t include face angle, club path, or impact data. That turns the comparison into another apples vs oranges.
As an owner of an EyeMini, this is a great review. If you're thinking range and GSPro, it's a really good option. It does come with a LOAD of those stickers, so don't worry. Also, they're offering an alignment "stick" now. From what I've seen, it's well worth ordering it from them. Overall, decent unit. If you have problems with the wifi, update with the beta firmware and it's all sorted.
Can you run this with just an IPad?
@@holdencross7534 Yes you can, but there are a few things you can't set, like precise elevation amounts, and a few other minor settings - though they may be updated now.
Can we get a deep dive video for the Golfzon Wave? There's barely any reviews out for it, and a lot of us are waiting to hear more of what people like you think. Thank you!
"Lets Play Thru" did a fairly detailed review.
Yeah Gabe did a great job with his. I'll have one up likely early in the new year!
Does the Uneekor every go on sale?
Deciding which one to pull the trigger on tonight. 3 year mevo owner. I just can't compete in rounds with the mevo unfortunately and that's what I want to do.
Ah that's an interesting reason for purchasing/upgrading that I hadn't really thought about. Let me know which one you end up going with.
@breakingeighty went with the BLP. The reason was that it's the proven option among the latest options. It is arriving this A.M.!
What’s the size of the hitting zone?
@breakingeighty at what point just say screw and get the gc3 or a quad? As a golf instructor and also building an in home sim…what would you do?
If I were in your position where I'm an instructor building an indoor sim, then I'd probably do exactly that. Buy the GC3 (if a Quad wasnt in the cards), pay one time and be done with it. You're already at $4k if you get a club data Launch Pro - so at that point you can write off the full cost of the GC3 which makes it a little more tolerable and don't have to worry about constantly changing pricing.
i bought my gc3 off ebay for $4800 and I am very happy with my choice.
I decided to get the launch pro as a Christmas gift to myself...what is it exactly about FSX PRO that is a turn off? I have heard you mention in a lot of your videos that you dont care for it. Thanks!
To be clear it's incredibly capable software. You'll be able to get all the data you could ever want and then some. But it's primarily geared towards club fitters. If you're just an average person who isn't a total data nerd, I've found the UI to be not super intuitive or particularly enjoyable to use - especially when compared to other options out there. BUT, I have no doubt it will absolutely serve your needs - I just tend to prefer the software from other brands.
I am really having a hard time picking out a launch monitor. I will be hitting into a net in my backyard. But I only have about 15 feet of space. And I don't have a iPad or PC. I use a Chromebook. I don't want to pay over $250 a year in subscriptions. What are my options?
gc3 and the foresight software
Can someone clarify. If I go with the Uneekor eye mini fully unlocked, and use GSPro for the simulator primarily, are the sim graphics and familiar course access better? I’m in the market and this review is very compelling. That said I am naive to the whole simulator software market tied to whichever hardware. For $5500 all in for Uneekor unlocked, with the GSPro subscription, will this sim experience be much improved?
That’s correct. Lots of courses on GSPro and great graphics.
Thx! Thats what I wanted to hear!@@WilliamWood1
If you plan to use GSPro, there is probably little reason to unlock for 2k unless you either really really hate subscriptions, or you also want to use Refine. Because the 199 a year turns on the 3rd party connector so you can use GSPro. That would make your annual total only 450 per year.
I’ve had my mini for a month, and because it’s so new there are a few quirks that they are working through with updates, but it’s an amazing unit and def worth the price. especially if you pick it up for 3500, which is what it is priced at through Christmas.
Ok so I have watch the whole video yet but one simulator i used to go to used this compay for the simulator and well i wasnt all that impressed but i guess that could be chalked up to bad install maybe
Let me first say I love your videos. I bought a Kobalt rangefinder based on your review and I love it. This is all incredibly confusing. Way to much to consider. I want a portable and accurate launch monitor that gives me distance, disbursement, and some club info (I don't even know what I want/need for club info). Primarily used on a backyard net and at the range. I would like to see ball path but don't need a simulator. I don't want a subscription and I don't want to need the IT Department to set it up. Is there such a thing? The average golfer needs a plug and play solution. It seem like the tech is still in development and there will be a breakthrough that makes it easy and affordable. Apple Launch Monitor lol?
It seems like in your situation something like a Rapsodo MLM2Pro might be better. It also has a subscription but you can get most data without it.
Based on everything you said, I'd consider the Mevo Plus. Does pretty much everything you ask and doesnt have a subscription. As William said below, the Rapsodo MLM2Pro is also a solid option, but in order to use most of those features you'll need the $199/year membership.
i feel software shouldn’t be a game changer as any serious person should have gspro
Took your quiz... Skytrak + was the option for me. Wonder what would change with this one
I think the question you should ask yourself is whether or not having supported access to GS pro is important to you. I had issues with the SkyTrak plus but I had one of the first ones delivered and the problems I have could be resolved now. I decided not to keep it because GolfTec was totally nonresponsive when I reached out to them so I had no choice but to return my unit because it was either defective or required. Significant updates. I couldn’t get. to be honest I really wanted it to work but for me it just didn’t. In a way I’m lucky because I am completely satisfied with my eye mini which I got at a sale price and has excellent integration with GS pro.
@@OMG-2 interesting... I have the Mlm2pro... And have been giving it a good thought at the sk+
How long ago did you have / returned yours? Thx
what do you do if you want zero subscriptions period? GC quad??
gc2, gc3 would work also
Has anyone noticed distances being off about 15-20 yards (on the short side) on the eye Mini?
Does it work without connecting a computer or ipad to it?
Yep! You can use it standalone and still get all of the stats on the built in screen.
My question is, if the hardware is always the same isn’t it possible to unlock it with some computer and a persons that knows what is doing??
When you find this person come back to this comment and let me know! Lol
Refine sucks, but everyone should just use GSPro anyway
What is the Best launch monitor for iPad? In your opinion. Not enough room for mevo
If you don't have enough room for a Mevo+ then I'd get the SkyTrak+. I think the user interface on the app is the most enjoyable to use in this segment.
Is it compatible with GS Pro?
Yep! But you'll need the "Pro' level subscription for $199/year to unlock the ability to connect 3rd party apps.
There is a lot to like with Eye Mini but also a few downsides, fortunately the downsides are mostly common to all launch monitors in this price range.
1. The lack of bluetooth and the cumbersome wifi connection to PC are completely standard across so many launch monitors but also completely unforgiveable in 2023. This is not a cost issue, the additional cost of including this type of feature is minimal, it is just lazy design.
2. Then there is the need for an additional subscription of at least $199 simply to allow you to hook the unit to 3rd party simulator software. We need to be clear to launch monitor manufacturers - this is price gouging and encourages them to not put the effort in to develop high quality simulator software.
For me it is the second point which is the deal killer. Eye Mini is a great device, I would really like to buy one but if they want to treat me as a fool with the subscription con they are off my buy list. Their loss not mine
What simulator do you use then?
I’ll sort of defend the companies here. What they are doing makes a lot of sense. With the eye mini and the bushnell, we are getting a units at a discount. These are essentially 6k dollar machines, but the company is willing to take the loss up front with the guarantees future revenue. It provides options to buyers.
If the subscription is a deal breaker, then the buyer should look at the unlocked gc3, or pay the extra 2k for the eye mini.
I’ll admit, I’d love a 3rd party connector unlock on the mini, without refine, for say $1k bucks. But I think they know too many people would choose that.
With the number of companies getting into the market, the situation may change in the coming years. But I dont think we can can blame the current manufacturers of not providing options.
If no subscription is wanted at a price under 5k, gotta lean mevo plus.
Hey there @justinstephenson9360
I agree about the subscription model aspect. Not a fan. I bought myself an Eye Mini though, because as I commented elsewhere, I was pretty happy to learn that you can unlock 3rd party permanently by buying the Refine or Refine+ software outright (sales guy told me about this). It's still a chunk of cash ($1k or $2k depending on the version you go with), but as a one time payment, it makes it a little easier to digest.
BLP is a better more constant unit.
I’d challenge this assertion. I agree that the bushnell is outstanding (well I have only ever hit on a GC3, not BLP, but same thing). It’s very consistent and you get an extra dose of comfort knowing it says foresight on it.
However, after owning the eye mini for a month, I can attest that it is right there with it.
Tested against a quad, of course the gc3 may align a bit closer because they are using the same calculation formula, measuring club speed from the same point, etc.
There are only two issues I have seen with uneekor software.
1. Carry distance on low spin hooked driver shots. A low hooked driver shot off the high toe has low spin. Uneekor software calculates carry as being too long on this, because the ball would drop out of the air in real life. But instead you can get a long carry due to the low spin. Again, only really happens on a high toe shot when you really turn it over. Chances are the shot in real life would be OB anyway, uneekor just has you OB 40 yards further than it should be.
2. Club data inconsistencies - people talk about this online, and I have seen it. But I have experimented and determined that it has a lot to do with how shiny your irons are, and lighting. Different loft irons reflect my bright led lights in my garage differently (my irons are mirrored on the toe). So that reflection throws the unit off a bit. Lights off, the issue goes away. My driver has a black face and I don’t see the issue at all. Swing speed is very consistent. That said, swing speed is a couple mph higher vs when measured on track man. I believe this is due to measuring on the toe, but word is there is a software release in beta that changes this.
Sorry for the novel. But wanted to share my experience to whoever it is helpful to
@@knifewrenchaf I’ve watched many videos on the mini. And although it is a decent unit overall, it’s not as consistent as the BLP and the calculations aren’t always the best with some of the numbers
This is ridiculous trying to follow if I want to buy an Eye Mini or not. How much more confusing could you make it?
The videos and content are helpful but PLEASE.....why the 1 second clips (not joking...routinely 1 second) of the machine or operating it and the rest of the time on his face...blinking like Joel Osteen...someone in editing should save these and keep this egomaniacs face off the screen, would actually make these vids enjoyable
I wouldn't go with the 2 grand full unlock because I just want a launch monitor that I can use with gspro...
So, going with the $199/year to unlock gspro seems like the better deal.
If I unlock fully for 2k, I'm not going to use the mid-tier sub stuff, I'm just gonna use gspro.
That's 10 years worth of what I'd be willing to pay for gspro compatibility.
10 years worth of better and cheaper tech coming out. No thanks
if you didn't have a lot of money, why would anyone buy one of these? I can go hit balls at a facility for 45 bucks for an hour and a half. I could go get all these things 100 times before I ever paid for this thing. If I went once a week in the winter, probably a 4 month period, it would take me 6 years to pay this thing off. Price is way to high, for me, would never buy one.
It’s cheap as. Only 7500$ aud. build a sim in the garage, have endless nights of fun with the family. I have a gc quad and from that got my mrs into golf.
Not every thing we do has a logical ROI. It’s all about what you want and if you had it, you’d enjoy it for sure.