The product works well when it works. currently I am having connection issues where the bluetooth keeps kicking in and out which is somewhat frustrating as it takes a minute to connect again. The overall concept of the product and its internal functions do work well however. I purchased this product to get back on track post back surgery and help teach my wife how to play and with the connection issues this is a bit difficult. Not sure if there is a solution to this but if anyone else has this issue it would be helpful for any tips.
I've had about 6 range sessions with the R10 and love the feedback the unit provides. On my first session I set the R10 up next to a launch monitor that cost about 10X the R10 price. The distances were +/- 2 yds, the speeds were within 5 mph and the Garmin provided some metrics the other unit didn't offer (such as angle of attack). The spin rates were way apart (+/-1000 RPM). Love the ability to capture associated video. Also love the ability to provide voice feedback after each shot. I feel like I've only scratched the surface of this units capability. I'm excited to continue to learn more about the unit and play better golf because of the feedback and if nothing else, the R10 makes practicing fun.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, July 5, 2023
Too inconsistent and inaccurate to be worth anything. Setup is easy. You have to pay monthly for garmin golf which is not worth it. It's so inconsistent with tracking and videoing your swing that I have just deemed it worthless. Data points are really inaccurate and can really only track clubs with a high loft. Anything past a 5 iron for me it had a tough time getting shot data. Was a cheap way for me to setup golf in my backyard but the technology and accuracy just isn't there.
Seriously one of the best additions to my golf game!! Absolutely has made a difference in the practice and Confidence. So great to be able to practice at home and get good results of what's happening with my swing. Paired with Titleist RCT balls it give killer data that is very accurate considering it's size
I started to get back into playing golf again. I bought the R10 to help get me back into the swing of things. I used it on a range that had Top Tracer installed, and the the data that the R10 captures compared to the Top Tracer was by far the better product. I really like the video capability that Garmin has integrated into the R10. Extremely happy with the Garmin R10.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, June 20, 2023
This is a great product for the price. The level of data it provides was better than expected. I used it at the driving range that had Top Tracer installed, and I was more impressed with the amount of data and accuracy the Garmin provided.
The Garmin R10 works great and is incredibly portable and easy to setup. There are some tweaks needed to get the readings dialed in but it is very user friendly and powerful for its size.
A key to ideal use is understanding measured data vs. calculated data and the context as it applies to your ball and club movement. With proper context it is a powerful tool to help you improve your game and transform your practice regimen.