How long is the warranty on each launch monitor?

Warranty, returns and your legal rights are three different things

People often mix these up, so it's worth separating them before you compare brands.

• The maker's warranty is the maker's promise to repair or replace a unit that develops a fault in materials or workmanship. Its length is set by the maker, and it varies a lot.
• Our returns policy lets you send an unused launch monitor back to us within 14 days of delivery, in its original packaging. It covers changing your mind, not faults. The detail, including what happens to software, is on can I return a launch monitor.
• Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 are against the retailer, which is us. Goods must be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose and as described. You have 30 days to reject faulty goods, and a fault that shows within 6 months is presumed to have been there at delivery unless shown otherwise. A maker's warranty sits on top of these rights; it can't take them away.

What each maker publishes

I've taken each figure from the maker's own UK or European page where one exists, and said so where it doesn't. Several makers publish different terms for different regions, and a few contradict themselves. Where that happens I've given both.

Garmin: Approach^® R50 and R10

Garmin's UK consumer warranty says non-aviation products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for "two-year warranty from the date of purchase". Garmin repairs or replaces at its option, with no charge for parts or labour.

FlightScope: Mevo Gen2

FlightScope's UK store says "FlightScope products are supplied with a standard 12 month warranty against defective materials or workmanship", and its Mevo Gen2 page shows a 12-Month Warranty. Its European store shows a 24-Month Warranty on the same unit. For a UK buyer, I'd plan on the UK figure of 12 months.

Foresight Sports: GC3 and Falcon

Foresight's GC3 warranty card covers parts and labour "for a period of two years from the original date of purchase". It covers the hardware only, not batteries, software or help with using it, and you need a dated receipt. Foresight Sports Europe says the Falcon has "a two-year warranty". Foresight doesn't publish a separate UK-only term.

Uneekor: EYE MINI, EYE MINI LITE, EYE XO2 and EYE XR

Uneekor's warranty policy gives overhead units (EYE XO2, EYE XR) "two (2) years worldwide from delivery", and "one (1) year for all other launch monitors", which includes the EYE MINI and EYE MINI LITE. Units bought within the EU get 2 years. The UK isn't in the EU, and Uneekor's own UK EYE MINI page says both "2-Year Warranty Included" and 1 year in its spec table. Until Uneekor clears that up, I'd treat the floor units as one year. Uneekor also says warranty applies only to units bought from Uneekor or an authorised reseller.

SkyTrak: SkyTrak+ and ST MAX

SkyTrak's UK policy says "SKYTRAK is backed by a 6-month warranty or 25,000 shots, whichever comes first". That's the shortest term here, and the shot count can run out first if you practise a lot.

Full Swing: KIT

Full Swing Europe warrants the KIT for "twelve (12) months from the date of delivery", or the minimum period local law requires if that's longer. It applies to units bought from Full Swing or an authorised retailer. The same page spells out your Consumer Rights Act 2015 rights and says the warranty doesn't affect them.

Square Golf: Home and OMNI

Square Golf UK lists a "2-year limited warranty" on the Square Golf Home launch monitor. Its UK OMNI page doesn't state a term, and the OMNI manual only says that opening or repairing the unit yourself voids the warranty.

Rapsodo: MLM2PRO

Rapsodo UK gives Mobile Launch Monitors a "one (1) year limited warranty for the device". Its website says the period starts on the date you register the device, while the MLM2PRO user guide says it starts from the date of purchase. Keep your receipt and register the unit on the day it arrives, and the difference doesn't matter.

TruGolf: LaunchBox

TruGolf's terms say "Our warranty is for a period of TWO (2) YEAR from the shipment date". It covers the original buyer only and doesn't cover software. TruGolf publishes one set of terms, not a UK-specific one.

Golfzon: WAVE

Golfzon publishes two figures. The WAVE quick-start guide says the warranty is "two years from the date of purchase", but adds that it may vary by region. Golfzon's website terms give twelve months from delivery, with repair or a refurbished replacement at Golfzon's choice. Until Golfzon confirms which applies in the UK, I'd plan on 12 months.

What usually voids a warranty

• Opening the unit. Square Golf's OMNI manual and Full Swing's safety manual both say an unauthorised repair or opening the cover ends the warranty.
• Impact damage. A ball strike on the unit is misuse in nearly every policy, which is why placing it exactly where the manual says matters, and why we sell protective cases for the R50 and R10.
• Buying outside an authorised channel. Uneekor and Full Swing both exclude grey-market units.
• Consumables and software. Foresight excludes batteries and software; TruGolf excludes software.

If something goes wrong

1. Report damage or missing parts to us within 24 hours of delivery.
2. For a fault later on, email info@opengolfer.co.uk with your order number and a short video of the problem. Our policy repairs or replaces manufacturing faults free of charge.
3. Don't open the unit or try a home repair. It voids most warranties.
4. Keep the receipt or order confirmation. Foresight, Rapsodo and Full Swing all ask for proof of purchase.
5. Before you assume a fault, run through the troubleshooting checklist. Most "faulty" units I see are a lighting, sticker or placement problem.