The Bucket Pros
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersHuskvarna, Sweden
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
The Bucket Pros firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- The Bucket Pros
- Legal name
- The Bucket Pros
- Website
- https://thebucketpros.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
The Bucket Pros industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Golf Driving Range Technology & Equipment
- NAICS
- Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42391), Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423910)
- SIC
- Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Golf Equipment & Accessories Distribution (CRAOAJAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Golf Training Aids & Swing Analytics Retail (CRAMAGAG), Golf Simulators, Nets & Practice Equipment Retail (CRAMAGAI)
Keywords
Where The Bucket Pros is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Huskvarna
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
The Bucket Pros business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Range as a Service (RaaS) Subscriptions: The Bucket Pros offers a Range as a Service model providing a fully equipped, high-tech driving range with no upfront cost. Two payment structures: (1) Fixed monthly subscription for predictable costs, and (2) Revenue-share option where the client pays only when they earn. The service includes equipment, installation, analytics, and ongoing support bundled into the subscription.
- Range as a Service (RaaS) Revenue Share: Alternative RaaS payment model where clients pay a percentage of their driving range revenue instead of a fixed subscription. Aligns The Bucket Pros' incentives with client revenue growth.
- Range Equipment Sales: Sale of driving range equipment including ball dispensers, range mats, range balls, LED lighting, infrared heaters, tees, base dividers, buckets, and other accessories. Products are sold individually to complement the RaaS model or as standalone purchases.
- Ball Management System (BMS) Hardware: Sale of golf ball dispensers (8,500–56,000 ball capacity) with aluminum exterior and stainless steel interior. Available as part of RaaS or as a standalone purchase. Modular expandability allows future capacity upgrades.
- Pik'r Ball Picking Robot: Autonomous ball picking robot available for purchase or financing through leasing arrangements. If part of The Bucket Pros program, rental may also be available. 5-year warranty on battery, 1-year warranty on robot (extendable).
- The Bucket Success Deal (Seve 2.0 + Boost Method): A comprehensive package combining Seve 2.0 Range Management System with the Boost Method (workshops, community, and support). Designed to increase revenue by up to 200% within two years. Includes installation, strategic workshops, ongoing personal guidance, and access to a network of range owners.
- Pik'r Rental (for TBP Program Members): Rental option for Pik'r robot available for clients already part of The Bucket Pros program, in addition to purchase and financing options.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Range as a Service - Fixed Monthly Subscription |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | Range as a Service - Revenue Share Option |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Range Mat One |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Range Mat Two Soft |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Teaching Mat Soft |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Teeline |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Pik'r Robot - Purchase |
| Subscription | Monthly | Pik'r Robot - Rental |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
The Bucket Pros product offering
Product offeringCore offering
The Bucket Pros equips and operates golf driving ranges under a Range as a Service (RaaS) model, bundling its Seve 2.0 Range Management System, modular Ball Management System dispensers, Pik'r autonomous ball-picking robot, LED range lighting, and range consumables with installation, training, and ongoing support. Clients access the bundle either via a fixed monthly subscription or a revenue-share agreement, eliminating upfront capital outlay, with selected hardware also available for direct purchase, leasing, or rental.
Product overview
The Bucket Pros offers a comprehensive ecosystem of golf driving range solutions organized around their Range as a Service (RaaS) model. The core platform consists of Seve 2.0 (Range Management System) and the Ball Management System, which provide data-driven operational control and automated ball dispensing. Key add-on modules include Pik'r (autonomous ball-picking robot), The Boost Method (profitability strategy program), and The Bucket Success Deal (combined technology and strategy package). Supporting products include Range Balls, Range Mats, LED Lights, and Range Equipment. The modular architecture allows facilities to start with individual solutions and scale up to the full RaaS package as needed.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Seve 2.0: Smart and user-friendly Range Management System administration tool for driving ranges, providing complete control over operations, improved customer experience, and tools to increase profitability.
- Pik'r
- The Bucket Success Deal
- Range as a Service (RaaS)
Products and services
- Range as a Service (RaaS) A bundled service delivering a fully equipped, high-tech driving range without upfront investment, combining Seve 2.0 Range Management System, modern ball management systems, top-of-the-line driving range equipment, installation, training, and ongoing partnership support. Available as a fixed monthly subscription or revenue-share agreement.
- Seve 2.0 Range Management System (RMS) Smart and user-friendly range management administration tool providing complete control over driving range operations, including real-time data analytics, dynamic pricing, automated reports, KPI tracking, product and price management, and multiple payment options (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Swish, ball cards, one-time codes). Compatible with the most common ball dispensers in Europe.
- Ball Management System (BMS) Ultra modern modular-based golf ball dispenser with aluminum exterior and stainless steel interior, equipped with a light sensor that counts every ball dispensed. Capacity ranges from 8,500 to 56,000 golf balls with modular expandability so facilities can grow capacity without replacing the unit.
- Pik'r Autonomous Ball Picking Robot Fully autonomous golf ball picking robot using AI-powered heat-map learning, GNSS navigation, LIDAR, and 4 cameras for obstacle detection. Pik'r-X model picks up to 7,200 balls per hour, covers up to 21,000 square meters per hour, runs 12 hours continuously, and is available with optional auto-dumping functionality.
- LED Lights Swedish-designed LED golf lighting system that illuminates the entire ball path to provide golfers correct feedback on their swing. Uses few lamps for optimal illumination to keep costs low, extends operating hours, and enables evening lessons.
- Range Balls Premium golf range balls offering Tour characteristics on wedge shots, with characteristics lasting up to 1,200 shots. Available in 1-piece and performance variants, with optional custom printing for club logos and sponsors.
- Range Mats Premium golf range mats designed for joint protection and durability with realistic turf feel and easy installation. Range Mat One (15mm foam), Range Mat Two Soft (20mm foam), Teaching Mat Soft (20mm foam with alignment lines), and Teeline (1.5m x 10m with 5mm foam) variants available.
- Range Equipment Complete driving range equipment catalog including buckets in various sizes, infrared heaters, tees for mats, and base dividers with sponsor panels. Positioned as a one-stop resource for driving range equipment needs with expert recommendations.
- The Bucket Success Deal Comprehensive package combining Seve 2.0 Range Management System with the Boost Method, including installation, strategic workshops, ongoing personal guidance, and access to a network of range owners. Designed to increase revenue by up to 200% within two years.
Quantifiable outcome
- Driving range revenue increased by 270% at Pula Golf Resort within one year
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Companies that use The Bucket Pros
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
The Bucket Pros technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
AI capability2 records
Feature5 records
The Bucket Pros partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators6 records
Recent moves5 records
The Bucket Pros competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Arccos Golf: Arccos Golf offers GPS rangefinder apps and shot-tracking sensors that capture on-course performance data. It is a partial competitor where TBP expands into player analytics, and an ecosystem participant where range operators partner with Arccos for cross-promotion.
- Full Swing Golf: Full Swing Golf makes indoor simulators and range-grade launch monitors used at elite fitting studios, club academies, and some driving ranges. It competes for a slice of the same operator technology wallet, particularly at premium resort installations.
- Uneekor: Uneekor builds high-end launch monitors and simulator hardware for ranges, academies, and fitting studios. It overlaps with TBP's Seve analytics and ball-management ecosystem at the analytics hardware layer but lacks a complete RaaS bundled offering.
Direct peers
- aboutGOLF: aboutGOLF provides commercial-grade golf simulators, center-management software, and range technology for golf entertainment venues and academies. Like TBP, it sells an integrated hardware-software package to range and entertainment operators, though with a stronger simulator focus.
- Toptracer: Toptracer is the dominant ball-flight-tracking technology for driving ranges, deployed at thousands of bays worldwide and owned by Topgolf/Callaway. It directly competes with TBP for driving-range operator budgets — both sell a technology stack that modernizes range operations and increases revenue per bay.
- inRange Golf: inRange Golf offers ball-tracking and gamified range technology for driving ranges, including the Bullpen system with auto tee-up. It targets the same operator (golf clubs and standalone ranges) with a comparable hardware-software bundle, making it a like-for-like rival in modernizing range revenue.
- TrackMan: TrackMan supplies launch monitors, rangefinders, and indoor/outdoor simulator solutions widely used at driving ranges and academies globally. Its range-tracking and performance-analytics product overlaps with Seve 2.0's analytics layer and competes for the same facility technology budget.
- Foresight Sports: Foresight Sports manufactures premium launch monitors and simulator hardware (GCQuad, GC3) widely deployed at teaching academies and ranges. It competes for the analytics and ball-tracking portion of TBP's offering, particularly at higher-end club and academy installations.
Broad incumbents
- Topgolf Callaway Brands (Topgolf): Topgolf (part of Topgolf Callaway Brands, which also owns Toptracer) operates the largest network of tech-enabled driving ranges globally. It sets the competitive bar for driving-range entertainment, scale, and technology investment that smaller operators — and by extension TBP — must respond to.
- Acushnet Holdings (Titleist): Acushnet (Titleist, FootJoy) is a major golf-equipment and apparel incumbent with established wholesale and club-pro channels. It is a broad incumbent in the same end-customer ecosystem, with potential to bundle technology services into its range and academy partnerships.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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The Bucket Pros leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
The Bucket Pros funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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The Bucket Pros M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about The Bucket Pros
What does The Bucket Pros do?
The Bucket Pros equips and operates golf driving ranges under a Range as a Service (RaaS) model, bundling its Seve 2.0 Range Management System, modular Ball Management System dispensers, Pik'r autonomous ball-picking robot, LED range lighting, and range consumables with installation, training, and ongoing support. Clients access the bundle either via a fixed monthly subscription or a revenue-share agreement, eliminating upfront capital outlay, with selected hardware also available for direct purchase, leasing, or rental.
Is The Bucket Pros a public or private company?
The Bucket Pros is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was The Bucket Pros founded?
The Bucket Pros was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is The Bucket Pros based?
The Bucket Pros is headquartered in Huskvarna, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does The Bucket Pros make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Range as a Service (RaaS) Subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are range as a Service (RaaS) Revenue Share, range Equipment Sales, ball Management System (BMS) Hardware, pik'r Ball Picking Robot, the Bucket Success Deal (Seve 2.0 + Boost Method) and pik'r Rental (for TBP Program Members).
Who are The Bucket Pros's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Arccos Golf, Full Swing Golf and Uneekor. Direct peers are aboutGOLF, Toptracer, inRange Golf, TrackMan and Foresight Sports. Broad incumbents are Topgolf Callaway Brands (Topgolf) and Acushnet Holdings (Titleist).
Does The Bucket Pros have an API?
No public API is recorded for The Bucket Pros.
What industry is The Bucket Pros in?
The Bucket Pros's product category is Golf Driving Range Technology & Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAOAJAK, Golf Equipment & Accessories Distribution, with a secondary code of CRAMAGAG, Golf Training Aids & Swing Analytics Retail. Its NAICS code is 42391 and its SIC code is 3949.