Review · Ernest Sports
Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus 2.0 review
It's cameras plus radar for about $1,000 with no plan. Owners call it a solid everyday unit; indoor setup is fussy and support is slow.
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Radar + camera · Sits beside the ball
- Price
- $1,000
- Plan / yr
- $0
- 3-yr cost
- $1,000
Price seen Oct 27, 2026; prices change.
I'd buy it if
Side-of-ball accuracy on a budget without a subscription.
I'd skip it if
You want GSPro support.
My take on the Ernest ES Tour Plus 2.0
Free native software, simple setup on a basic Windows PC or iPad, and a side-of-ball design that works in confined spaces (per owners of the original Tour Plus). Owners who upgraded to the 2.0 say it reads balls and spin axis better.
Indoors you need the ball logo facing the unit and a calibration routine, and owners report about 1 in 20 questionable readings and unrealistic putting. Repairs are slow and come with no status tracking.
It doesn't support GSPro, so you're on its own apps or E6. If that's fine, it's a reasonable no-plan option around $1,000.
What I'd check before buying
- No GSPro
- Indoor setup routine
- Repair turnaround
How I put this review together: I haven't had this unit in my own bay. It's built from Ernest Sports's own pages, retailer listings, published reviews and owner reports, each linked below. My research method.
The real cost of the Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus 2.0
I saw it at $999.99 (list price $1,795.00). No subscription; native apps are free. E6 Connect sold separately.
| Plan or add-on | Per year | Required? | What it unlocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| None required (Ernest ES Golf / ES Range apps free) | $0 | Optional | Native practice apps |
| E6 Connect (optional, sold separately) | — | Optional | Course play; manufacturer lists $300 Basic / $600 Expanded (billing period not stated; blog calls it ~$300-600/yr) |
- Year one
- $1,000
- Three years
- $1,000
- Five years
- $1,000
My math: price + the yearly plan a typical owner needs to play full courses (none). Excludes net, mat, screen and projector. Compare every plan.
The room it needs
The Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus 2.0 is a radar + camera unit (side of ball (hitting area), per owner blog on original Tour Plus; 2.0 placement not stated on product page). Units beside the ball read the launch with cameras, so they need little depth, but they must move to the other side for a left-handed golfer.
| Unit behind the ball | Not published |
|---|---|
| Ball to screen (minimum) | Not published |
| Room depth (minimum) | Not published |
| Room width (minimum) | Not published |
| Ceiling (minimum) | Not published |
| Indoor / outdoor | Indoor + Outdoor |
| Special balls or stickers | Indoors the ball logo must face the unit (straight logo); ES may supply marked balls |
Outdoor: original Tour Plus works outdoors but direct sunlight blocks the cameras (radar-only data). Tour Plus 2.0 page only mentions indoor 'infrared light boards'. Side placement suits confined spaces (owner blog).
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What it measures (and what it estimates)
Makers rarely label which numbers are measured and which are calculated. Where the sources split them, I show it. A calculated value isn't useless, but it's more likely to drift indoors.
Measured
- spin axis
- hang time
Calculated / estimated
- Not stated by the maker
20 data points. Page labels spin axis and hang time as measured; lists club path, face angle, angle of attack, dynamic loft without labels. Owner blog lists carry/total, club & ball speed, smash, spin rate & axis, launch angle & direction, AoA, club path, face-to-path.
Software and compatibility
Native apps: ES Golf app, ES Range. Runs on Windows PC, iPad.
| Simulator software | Works? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| E6 Connect | Yes | Trial included; paid tiers $300/$600 |
| GSPro | No | Listed by Stymie only; not confirmed by Ernest |
| TGC 2019 | No | Listed by Stymie only |
What owners say
Recurring points from owner forums, verified-buyer reviews and retailer Q&A. Each links to where I read it. "Several sources" means at least two independent owners said it.
Praise
- Free native software and simple setup on a basic Windows PC or iPadsingle source · wiscogolfaddict.com
- Side placement works in confined spacessingle source · wiscogolfaddict.com
- Reliable everyday unit; upgrade to 2.0 seen as good value vs ~$3k SkyTrak/Mevo+ packagesseveral forum owners · golfsimulatorforum.com
- Upgraded unit reportedly reads balls and spin/spin axis bettersingle anecdotal report · golfsimulatorforum.com
Complaints
- Indoors needs straight logo facing the unit and calibrationseveral sources agree · wiscogolfaddict.com, golfsimulatorforum.com
- Original model: ~3.5 s data delay, 'no reads' on fat shots, extreme spin axis at times, weak wedge playseveral forum owners (2.0 claims to fix) · golfsimulatorforum.com
- Confusing on-unit menu; indoor/outdoor switching trickysingle source · wiscogolfaddict.com
- Occasional questionable readings (about 1 in 20) and unrealistic puttingsingle source · wiscogolfaddict.com
- Slow RA/repair turnaround with no status trackingsingle owner · golfsimulatorforum.com
What published reviews found
These outlets published their own reviews. I summarize their headline verdict; read the full review for their testing details.
Wisco Golf Addict (blog, original Tour Plus)
Good value for entertainment and practice data; data within ~5-6% of expectations.
Where the sources disagree
I show the conflict and which figure I used, rather than quietly picking one.
price
Manufacturer $999.99 sale / $1,795 compare-at; Stymie $1,995 (ES Tour Plus); PGA Tour Superstore listing exists (not loaded)
I use: $999.99 current, $1,795 list (Manufacturer store on date checked)
E6 Connect billing
Ernest page lists $300/$600 without period; blog says per year
I use: unverified (Period not stated by manufacturer)
Alternatives to consider
Square Golf
Square Golf
2 cameras beside the ball · indoor only · credits, no plan
Rapsodo
Rapsodo MLM2XPRO
Radar + cameras behind the ball · new for 2026
Square Golf
Square Golf Omni
4 cameras beside the ball · indoor/outdoor · no plan
Questions people ask
How much does the Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus 2.0 really cost?
$1,000 at the street price I saw on 2026-10-27. No subscription; native apps are free. E6 Connect sold separately. By my math that's about $1,000 over three years and $1,000 over five.
Does the Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus 2.0 need a subscription?
No plan is required for the core features. No subscription; native apps are free. E6 Connect sold separately.
Can you use the Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus 2.0 outdoors?
Yes, the maker and retailers list it for outdoor use as well as indoors.
How much space does the Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus 2.0 need?
It sits beside the ball, so it needs no space behind you. Plan for about 15 ft of total depth with a 10 ft ball-to-screen gap, and room for the unit on the hitting side.
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What I couldn't verify (4)
- space requirements: none published
- placement for 2.0 specifically
- GSPro/TGC compatibility (only third-party list)
- no independent expert review of 2.0 found
Sources
Every number on this page comes from one of these 5 pages. We checked them on Oct 27, 2026. Prices change often, so confirm before you buy.
About the author
Nouman SabirFounder & Editor
Nouman Sabir founded Carry & Spin and edits every page. Nouman reads the makers' manuals and plan pages, retailer listings and owner forums, works out what each setup really costs, and keeps every claim linked to its source. Nouman is a researcher, not a golf pro, and says so.
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