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Spica 3 or Rigel 2: Which Launch Monitor Fits the Way You Practice?

Compare the portable Spica 3 with the ceiling-mounted Rigel 2 and learn which one fits your practice, based on where you hit balls, how often you move the device and who shares the bay.

March 19, 2026

Spica 3 set up beside a teed ball on an outdoor range

Key takeaways

  • Spica 3 is the current portable choice for the range, garage and flexible practice spaces.
  • Rigel 2 is the current fixed overhead choice for a dedicated indoor bay.
  • The right choice depends on portability, how permanent your room is and the software terms for the model you pick.

Own a GDS Pro?

GDS Pro is now an existing-owner support model, so this guide compares the two launch monitors a new buyer can choose today: Spica 3 and Rigel 2.

If you already own a GDS Pro, GOLFJOY support can help with your current setup.

The Spica 3 Fit

Spica 3 fits golfers who want one camera-based launch monitor for outdoor range sessions, a garage hitting area and occasional simulator play. Its built-in screen shows shot data without a separate display for every session.

It is the simpler choice when portability matters or when you have not committed a room to a permanent bay.

The Rigel 2 Fit

Rigel 2 fits a dedicated indoor room where the launch monitor stays mounted above the hitting area. The floor stays clear, and it supports both right-handed and left-handed golfers.

It costs more and needs installation, so choose it for a room you plan to keep rather than for portable range practice.

How to Make the Choice

  • Choose Spica 3 when portability and on-device feedback matter.
  • Choose Rigel 2 when the room is permanent and a clear floor matters.
  • Choose P8 or an S Series package when you want a matched room rather than launch monitor hardware alone.

Next step

Compare your room, budget and practice goals with the GOLFJOY setups that fit them.

Ready to Find the Right GOLFJOY Setup?

Use what you've learned to compare products, explore simulator packages or talk with our team about your space.