Square Golf — Then, Now and What’s Next in 2026

Square Golf came onto the scene last year with a camera-based launch monitor that genuinely shifted expectations for what a budget-friendly launch monitor could deliver. By combining impressive shot accuracy, affordability, and compatibility with top third-party simulator software, Square forced the broader golf tech market to rethink price versus performance.

Where many affordable launch monitors leaned heavily on radar technology, Square’s optical camera system gave golfers rich ball and club data in tight spaces — something previously only available in much more expensive units.

So, where does Square go from here?

For most home simulator users, the 3-core goals remain: accuracy, quality and features at the best possible price point. But the reality is that launch monitor technology exists on a spectrum — and it’s essential to understand what metrics matter most for your improvement goals. For many golfers, ball data and a couple of core club metrics are enough to: improve ball striking, dial in distance gapping, and visualise shot shape. More advanced metrics (e.g., detailed club metrics) traditionally come at a much higher price.

That’s where Square’s next evolution comes in…

Introducing the Square Omni — Next-Gen Launch Monitor

Square’s latest offering, the Square Omni Edition, takes the core strengths of the original and expands them into a true indoor and outdoor capable launch monitor, something that’s been a major limitation for the first-gen unit.

Key highlights of the Square Omni:

• Indoor & Outdoor Capability: Works on indoor mats and on natural grass, allowing range and on-course use.

• Camera-Based Capture: Uses multiple high-speed cameras for better ball and club tracking versus the original.

• Built-In Display: Unlike the original, the Omni has its own display showing key metrics without needing a phone or tablet.

• Expanded Data Set: Full ball data + comprehensive club metrics:

  • Ball data: Ball speed, direction, launch angle, spin and spin axis.

  • Club data: Clubhead speed, smash factor, club path, attack angle, dynamic loft, face angle, impact location.

• No Annual Subscription: Like the original, the Omni doesn’t require ongoing subscription fees for core use or simulator software (GSPro compatibility without added subscription reported).

• Price and Availability: Expected RRP around $3,200AUD, with shipping anticipated from March-April 2026.

What this means in practice is that Square isn’t just iterating, it’s challenging existing price points for launch monitors with robust data capture and versatility. For golfers who want to do serious improvement work indoors and out without paying pro level prices, the Omni could be a game-changer.

Why This Matters for Golfers in 2026

Understanding launch monitor metrics, what they mean and how they help your game is crucial. Metrics like ball speed, spin and launch angle give you insight into how consistently you’re striking the ball and your distance control. For deeper swing improvements, adding accurate club metrics (attack angle, clubhead speed, smash factor) helps identify swing tendencies that affect shot shape and power.

What Square is building toward, first with its original unit, and now with the Omni democratising access to advanced performance feedback. Whether you’re focused on improving ball striking, building consistency, or using a simulator to sharpen your overall game, Square’s progression in data and capability makes launching into simulator golf more compelling and affordable than ever.