Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Approach R10 Portable Golf Launch Monitor with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.2
(607 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 607 reviews
5 Stars
343
4 Stars
126
3 Stars
78
2 Stars
29
1 Star
31
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Approach R10 Portable Golf Launch Monitor with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
5
Excellent for the price
on January 6, 2023
Posted by: lane8800
I bought this just before Christmas and haven't had a chance to check it out until now. You just can't beat it for the price. One thing I was looking for was the spin direction and revolutions that isn't available in units in this price range. This unit has that and much more. I've only used it indoors, but based on what I saw there, it's a keeper.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 11, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Super fun and elevates your skill level
on December 31, 2022
Posted by: TLP1
This thing has changed my game in a short period of time. There’s something about setting up in your backyard and hitting balls and figuring out your ideal swing without distractions….the home tee hero is super fun and allows you to play your favorite local courses virtually - I play my local courses in just 30 minutes therefore I can play a few courses per day. Before having this I never practiced, just played once a week. Now I’m hitting 100 balls a day and really starting to dial in on comfortable swing that feels great. This thing makes it fun to practice and for that alone it’s well worth it!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 5, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Garmin R10
on December 31, 2022
Posted by: Drake W
Lots of fun to have in the garage on a rainy or cold day.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
It’s Got Potential, But Not There Yet
on December 30, 2022
Posted by: Mjmorris11733
The R10 really has potential as a cost effective launch monitor, but it has some deficiencies mostly with the software app that, for now, give it a lower rating. First, good, it’s small, light, easy to setup and fast. It tracks shots quickly and accurately (compared to stats from my SkyTrak).
Where the R10 fails is the iPhone (only!) app. First, there needs to be an iPad app to use the larger screen size. Next, the driving range functionality is limited. There are wonderful stats for each shot, but getting to those stats from the range view is a 3-click process, it’s terrible. Furthermore, only the default range features allows the iPhone screen to turn horizontally which is a must for indoor ranges with a screen projector. All other features on the app are vertical only. Even the very nice course-playing features (with LOTS of courses included) is vertical only, which limits the experience. MAKE THE SOFTWARE BETTER, FAST!
Also, while the R10 picked up every one my swings (47 years old, 4 HCI, 95 mph swing speed), it missed a lot of my daughter’s 3W and driver swings (19 years old, college golfer, 85 mph swing speed). Not sure why, but I have videos capturing the problem.
Overall, I really want to keep the R10 and sell my SkyTrak because I see the R10’s potential. It’s just not there yet. The software needs a major upgrade first. Maybe next year.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 5, 2023
Thank you for your review and experience with the Approach R10. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Thanks Jenny
Thanks Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Great home simulator
on December 30, 2022
Posted by: NW golfer
I have had the Garmin R10 for about a month. I have figured out how to properly use it and set it up. I would highly recommend David Maxfields videos on YouTube to help you get the most out of the unit. I have been hitting balls mindlessly into a net in my basement for years. Now with the Garmin R10 I know how far I hit each shot and get instant feedback on what I am actually doing when I hit a shot. Practice is fun now and I also like playing the golf courses on E6. I can’t recommend this unit enough. It’s been a total game changer for me. I live in the northwest and getting to play golf from November to March is almost impossible. Now I can practice and play some golf and not “try to find my swing” in spring. I am a +2 handicap so this is great unit for better players as well. Bottom line is I wish I had bought this sooner.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 5, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing tool
on December 30, 2022
Posted by: Adam F
Is it perfect? No, but it gets you playing more in your off time which makes you better. Works well at getting distances for your clubs. Once you know the distance of each you just have to make good shots. Home tee hero works wonderful on my projector setup and the family really enjoys playing golf in the basement. No better tool (aid) for the expertvoice cost IMO
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
One of my favorite Garmins
on December 29, 2022
Posted by: Daveaz
I've only had the r10 for a month, but it's one of my favorites. I have Garmin:watches, dog training, dog tracking(saved my butt more than once) and sonar(several). This is definitely one of the coolest. The only thing is - it's not as accurate as others out there. I'm sure more updates are coming, but maybe you can use one of your other technologies. How about combing the r10 with your camera stuff to create an upgradeable system that would incorporate optical with your radar techs? It would be just as accurate and probably cheaper than what's out there now,
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 5, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
3
not tracking
on December 29, 2022
Posted by: Fdaniel
green light indicates connection with ipad, no other devices with bluetooth are no or near the garmen. I raise and lower and left and right and forward and back, still no tracking. Net is moved forward and back. R10 within 6 feet, net has been at least 10 feet from tee. it was working two days before
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 5, 2023
Thank you for your review and experience with the Approach R10. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Thanks Jenny
Thanks Jenny
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