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The Uneekor EYE XO2 launch monitor launched in 2023 and was designed to take the high-end performance of the original EYE XO to the next level.
This is done through the introduction of a third high-speed camera, a larger hitting area, even more reliable data, and integration with Uneekor’s optional all-terrain “Trouble Mat”.
The EYE XO2 is mounted overhead, allowing for a mostly hands-off experience and seamless hand switching. It offers detailed ball and club data analysis features with enhanced video recordings of the moment of impact.
In this Uneekor EYE XO2 review, I’ll take an in-depth look at the launch monitor. I’ll look not only at how well it measures ball and swing data, but also at its features, usability, and simulation capabilities.
How does the EYE XO2 perform? How does it compare to the original EYE XO and other launch monitors like the GCQuad? Who is it best suited for?
This review will answer all of these questions and more. Here’s what I’m going to be covering:
- What is the EYE XO2?
- Setting Up The EYE XO2
- Parameters & Features
- Simulation Options
- Pricing & Plans
- Where To Buy The EYE XO2 Online
- Final Verdict
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Note: In the majority of cases, launch monitors tested on Golfstead are acquired temporarily and are not purchased. The review that follows is based on personal experience and research. Although the author makes every effort to ensure proper setup of the device and do direct comparisons with other launch monitors when possible, there are many variables that can affect data readings and performance. Therefore, exact results with a particular launch monitor may differ from person to person.
What is the EYE XO2?
The EYE XO2 is an overhead launch monitor that tracks an array of ball and club data parameters by means of three high-speed cameras and infrared sensors.
The cameras contained in the EYE XO2 bar can operate at over 3000 fps and pave the way for EYE XO Optix technology, which allows you to view slow-motion recordings of the club impacting the ball.
The EYE XO2 can satisfy even the most demanding golfers. With a one-time installation, it offers a hands-free, uninterrupted experience with seamless left and right-handed play.
In addition to measuring ball and club data, the EYE XO2 is compatible with the best simulation software on the market including GSPro and E6 CONNECT.
The EYE XO2 also comes with Uneekor’s own in-house software called View, which offers Optix recordings, a 3D driving range, various diagrams with dispersion data, and a swing motion analysis tool. The View software can be upgraded to Refine or Refine+ software which provide full course play, multiplayer, games, and other features.
Compared to the original EYE XO launch monitor, the EYE XO2:
- Contains an extra high-speed camera (three versus two).
- Provides a hitting area of 28″ W x 21″ L which is 300% larger than the EYE XO.
The larger hitting area allows you to install the all-terrain Uneekor Trouble Mat alongside your regular hitting mat. This realistic mat consists of:
- a bunker insert consisting of longer soft bristles and shorter hard bristles
- a rough insert which replicates real longer grass that isn’t cut evenly
You can also add another hitting area beside the current one, giving you an offset environment that is useful when golfers of different handedness are hitting in the simulator bay.
The EYE XO2 is generally an indoor launch monitor that needs to be mounted overhead in a fixed position. It also must be used with software in order to view the measured data, so in this sense, it’s essentially a golf simulator.
Setting Up The EYE XO2
The installation and setup process of the EYE XO2 is almost identical to that of the EYE XO.
If you already have an EYE XO installed, you could actually just use the same bracket and swap in the EYE XO2 in a few minutes, but we do recommend using the installation items included with the EYE XO2 as a long-term solution.
As an overhead-mounted launch monitor, the EYE XO2 must be securely mounted to the ceiling with Ethernet and power cables connecting the sensor bar to a PC and wall outlet.
Uneekor recommends that the mounting of the bracket be performed by two or more people for safety, as it will require standing on a ladder. It should be installed to a level and stable surface that can support approximately 30 pounds.
In this section, we’ll provide a rough overview of the installation process, but for the full details, you should consult the official EYE XO2 installation manual.
First, let’s talk about the layout. The EYE XO2 bar must be mounted 9-10 feet from the ground, and the front of the bar must be 3.5 feet in front of the tee position. Any deviations from this may result in accuracy problems.
See below for an illustration:
Step 1: Mount the bracket.
First, slightly loosen the black 15mm screws holding the sensor to the bracket, and then remove the sensor.
Then, place your ladder under the mounting location, making sure the front of the sensor will be 3.5 feet from the tee position.
Climb the ladder and place the bracket flat against the ceiling with the hinges facing down towards the ground. The EYE XO logo should be on the side of the hitting zone and the longer side with the hinges should be closer to the screen.
Take the silver 32mm screws and screw them into the ten locations on the bracket.
Step 2: Install the sensor.
First, ensure that the six screws already inserted into the bar are about halfway down.
Then, slide the bar with the screws through the bracket, making sure the screws are secured in the hinge slots. Once the sensor is secured, fully tighten all screws.
You can optionally adjust the tilt of the sensor by swapping the regular 15mm screws already in the sensor with the high or low screws that are provided.
Step 3: Establish connections.
Connect the Ethernet LAN cable from the sensor to your PC through the Ethernet port. Connect the power cable, power adapter, and power connector. Then, flip the red switch on the sensor.
Verify the power is on by observing the bright red light on the sensor’s switch.
Pair the EYE XO2 to your PC by setting the static IP addresses according to Uneekor’s Network Setup Guide.
Step 4: Install software.
You will then need to install Uneekor’s View, Refine or Refine+ software depending on your purchase.
They will provide the installation code in an email, and you need to follow the steps as required in the installation guide. All relevant installation files are provided in the EYE XO2 resource sheets on their website.
Uneekor Launcher
If you’re using the EYE XO2 or any Uneekor device for that matter, I recommend installing and using the Uneekor Launcher.
This program is now the convenient all-in-one hub for everything related to Uneekor. From the launcher, you can not only go through an interactive installation wizard for the EYE XO2, but you can also access the View software, connect to third party solutions, and manage all other devices including accessories.
Additional Notes
- your PC should have minimum specifications of Intel i5 8400, 8GB RAM, GeForce GTX 1060, and Windows 10 (64-bit, version 1803). AMD users need at least a 3rd-gen Ryzen and AMD Ryzen 3600.
- your hitting mat must be level in order to receive accurate shot data.
- the EYE XO2 should be calibrated before first use using the provided calibration tool. The steps for calibration can be found here.
- in order to measure club data, club stickers (included) need to be applied to the club head. The location of application depends on the design of the club head.
- firewalls and anti-virus programs can interfere with the installation. To address this, you should disable these programs or add all EYE XO2 files to their exclusion lists.
- the outlet you use must be properly installed and grounded. A green grounding wire is included in the event the outlet is not grounded.
If you need help during any part of the setup process, you can reach out to support@uneekor.com.
Parameters & Features
The EYE XO2 measures the same 20 total data parameters as the EYE XO.
Ball data is measured through dimple reading. The ball data points are:
- ball speed
- carry distance
- total distance
- run
- distance to apex
- side and back spin
- launch angle
- side and total angle
- angle of descent
After applying club stickers, the following club data can be measured:
- club head speed
- club path
- smash factor
- club face angle
- club face to path
- angle of attack
- club loft angle
- club lie angle
- vertical impact point
- horizontal impact point
- dynamic loft
Accuracy is outstanding and is right up there with top-of-the-line launch monitors like the GCHawk, GCQuad, and FlightScope X3. I would say that readings differ from these launch monitors by no more than 0.5% in any situation.
The question a lot of people may be asking is: is the EYE XO2 actually more precise (more accurate) than the EYE XO in terms of data?
I can confidently say that the answer is no. For one, I am well-acquainted with the numbers I get out of the EYE XO, and I noticed no difference on the EYE XO2 during the testing I did.
Secondly, myself along with others have asked Uneekor this question directly and they have been clear about the fact that it is not more accurate. It’s not what the EYE XO2 was designed for, and that’s okay because the accuracy is already comparable to the top systems out there.
What about reliability and frequency of misreads? Well, I’ve never really had issues with mis-reads or “no-reads” myself, but I could definitely see the EYE XO2 measuring data more reliably simply because of the extra high-speed camera. It’s also a natural consequence of the larger hitting area.
EYE XO2 Optix
The EYE XO2’s Optix technology is made up of three components:
- Ball Optix: shows a close-up image of the position of the ball relative to the club face at impact, as well as the actual spin of the golf ball after every shot.
- Club Optix: shows the orientation of the club at impact and slow-motion video of the club hitting the ball in real time.
- Swing Optix: allows for multi-angle video capture with slow-motion playback and drawing tools. Additional cameras are sold separately; you can purchase Uneekor’s special Swing Optix cameras or use third-party solutions.
Also available as an add-on is something called Balance Optix. This functionality is unlocked through the use of Uneekor’s Balance Mat, a biomechanical training system that measures weight transfer during the swing.
The main feature of Balance Optix is a real-time heat map that shows how your weight transfers throughout the swing. As you shift weight from one foot to another, the heat regions get larger or smaller in response.
New data related to the center of pressure and vertical force is also provided so you can understand how your body moves during the swing on a much deeper level.
Simulation Options
Currently, the EYE XO2 launch monitor officially supports golf simulation with View/Refine/Refine+ (in-house), E6 CONNECT, The Golf Club 2019, and GSPro.
Let’s go over each option briefly:
View/Refine/Refine+
When you first start up the View software, you’ll be prompted to select a club. Let’s go right to the impressive Club tab in the main interface, which looks like this:
Here is where the power of the EYE XO2 is really put on display. This section shows you various club parameters in visual format, as well as slow-motion video of the club impacting the ball and the impact location on the club face.
In addition to the Club tab, the other sections you can select on the left side are:
- Front: view your shot trajectories in a simulated environment with data measurements underneath.
- Side-Top: see the positions and shapes of your shots from the top and side.
- Group: get an overhead look of where your shots ended up with their dispersion patterns.
- Swing: view and edit the video captured by Swing Optix cameras.
- Compare: view Swing Optix clips side-by-side along with Balance Optix weight transfer heat maps if using the Uneekor Balance Mat.
- Shot: get a breakdown of the session, displaying the measured data for each shot in tabular form.
- Session: get the average data measurements for each session.
- Number: view all data parameters including ones that aren’t displayed in the other sections.
- Multi-View: pull up a second resizable window for viewing another section at the same time.
You can also select whichever data point you’re interested in and view your session and shot data on the left side of the interface.
The Refine software upgrade introduces a whole new set of features, namely course play. Here’s an example driving range in Refine:
There are five courses, multiplayer with up to six players, three driving ranges, a short game training mode, challenges, an on-course practice mode, and various practice modules.
After each shot in Refine, you can bring up the full gamut of measured data parameters along with the slow-motion Optix view.
The Refine+ upgrade (formerly Succeed) adds 15 additional non-US golf courses based in Asia.
E6 CONNECT
E6 CONNECT is top-tier golf simulation software known for its quality and diverse range of features. With the EYE XO2, you can purchase the full PC version and get:
- a full driving range and practice area
- tournament play and online events
- an array of multiplayer formats
- minigames including Long Drive and Closest To The Pin
- flexible gameplay settings (mulligans, wind, weather, etc.)
A Basic subscription to E6 CONNECT provides access to P2P gameplay and a library of content that changes on a periodic basis.
With an Expanded Subscription to E6 CONNECT, you get over 68 additional courses to play (90+ total) and access to all content that has ever been released.
GSPro
Designed to be ultra-realistic with advanced ball physics and 4K graphics, what makes GSPro unique is its integration with the Open Platform Course Designer (OPCD), which allows anyone, regardless of skillset, to create courses that can be played by members of the GSPro community.
In addition, GSPro integrates with Simulator Golf Tour (SGT), a service that allows players to participate in virtual golf tours with weekly tournaments. You can even compete in the PGA Tour schedule.
Aside from the large community that is constantly building new courses (well over 450 are currently available) and playing in tournaments, GSPro offers:
- lifelike 4K graphics built with the Unity engine
- a driving range and on-course practice
- full course play (with flyovers)
- an OpenAPI interface
In my view, GSPro isn’t as suitable for tech-challenged golfers as other software, although you can keep yourself very busy with the practice and local play modes without getting involved in the community stuff.
The Golf Club 2019
The Golf Club 2019 (PC only) is best known for its massive course selection. More than that, it has plenty of features, and the fact that is was originally a video game ported to simulators means it has great graphics, sound and lighting.
TGC 2019 offers a selection of over 170,000 courses, many of which are user-designed. With the software, you can:
- play online (with strangers, friends or family) and compete in live worldwide tournaments
- play rounds solo or play multiplayer locally
- access the TGC library of over 170,000 courses
- do range, chipping or putting practice
Play formats include stroke play, match play, stableford, four ball, skins, and alternate shot. TGC has a cool feature that allows up to four players in a multiplayer setting to hit their shots at the same time.
You can also design your own course with a few clicks. A special editor allows you to customize everything in detail from the theme to the terrain and layout.
Pricing & Plans
The base price of the EYE XO2 launch monitor is $14,000. This purchase includes the EYE XO2 bar with bracket, Uneekor Trouble Mat with bunker and rough inserts, all necessary cables and screws, calibration chart, club face stickers, and View software.
If you want to use Balance Optix with weight transfer heat maps, you’ll need the Uneekor Balance Mat which costs $1500.
Upgrades to the Refine and Refine+ software cost an extra $1000 and $2000, respectively.
Here are the current prices (subject to change) associated with the third-party software options that are compatible with the EYE XO2:
- E6 CONNECT: $300/year (basic) or $600/year (expanded) or $2500 one time
- GSPro: $250/year or $550+$250/year for the Lifetime add-on
- The Golf Club 2019: $950
Software may offer various add-ons such as premium courses for E6 CONNECT, which would come at additional cost.
Generally speaking, I recommend golfers grab GSPro with the EYE XO2 (and with most other launch monitors that support it). This is because of the large, high-quality course selection, rich features, and affordability. In most golfing communities today, the general consensus is that it’s the best third-party software to use for golf simulators.
Where To Buy The EYE XO2 Online
I recommend buying the EYE XO2 from The Indoor Golf Shop or Rain or Shine Golf.
These sellers allow you to upgrade to the Refine or Refine+ software with one click, and you can add on third-party software (E6 CONNECT, TGC 2019, GSPro) within the order as well.
You can choose either of the vendors based on your preferences. Both have excellent support teams that will go out of their way to make sure you’re set up properly.
Because the EYE XO2 is a ceiling-mounted launch monitor that requires a connected PC for running software, you will normally need a golf simulator studio setup to go along with it. You can browse some of the best simulator packages that include projector, impact screen and enclosure right here.
Final Verdict
There’s no question that the Uneekor EYE XO2 launch monitor either matches or outclasses the original EYE XO in every category. But when you consider the totality of the improvements, I find it tough to justify the extra $4000 cost.
First is the extra high-speed camera and larger hitting area. This doesn’t really provide any benefit for most individuals who hit from the same spot on their hitting mat. In actuality, the third camera and larger hitting area was specifically intended to accommodate Uneekor’s Trouble Mat which has surfaces for simulating rough and bunker.
But the issue with multi-surface hitting mats (even though Uneekor did a great job with it) is that it’s extremely difficult to accurately simulate rough and sand. You can try, but it’s never going to be like the real thing.
Moreover, most golf simulator software already alters the behaviour of the ball based on your lie. In this sense, a multi-surface hitting mat like the Trouble Mat is a little redundant.
When it comes to any advantage in accuracy over the original EYE XO, the difference is imperceptible, as the EYE XO was already just about as accurate as the top systems on the market. I personally see no difference in accuracy, but the data could be marginally more reliable thanks to the extra camera.
So, at the end of the day, if you’re an individual who wants a simulator for their own private home use and budget is a factor, the EYE XO is almost certainly the better choice. The only cases where I think the EYE XO2 is viable are:
- in commercial applications where you want to “wow” customers with a multi-surface hitting mat
- when you just want a larger hitting area for the Trouble Mat or for some other reason
A much better price point for the EYE XO2 would have been $12K, I think. Sales and promotions have been running for it so I would keep an eye out for those.
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