Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Approach R10 Portable Golf Launch Monitor with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.2
(603 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 603 reviews
5 Stars
342
4 Stars
125
3 Stars
78
2 Stars
29
1 Star
29
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Approach R10 Portable Golf Launch Monitor with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
4
Experience with GSPro
on August 29, 2025
Posted by: CornBred89
This launch monitor works great for my budget garage sim setup. I use it with GSPro. I did get frustrated with it when connecting via Bluetooth to my PC. It seemed very finicky but later discovered it wasnt the monitor itself. When connecting to PC it will seem to drop connection but what was really happening is it was waiting for the "handshake" with the GSPro software. Not the R10s fault. So i found the order of operations is to turn on the R10 first, then launch GSPro. Since then, no issues at all with Bluetooth connection. My only real gripe is it struggles to read short chip shots for GSPro.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Getting closer, I hope.
on August 27, 2025
Posted by: DavidPop
I bought this for an indoor simulator and have had issues with it dropping Bluetooth at certain times of the day.
I have windows in my shop and it worked perfectly when it was dark outside so I blocked my windows during the day and that didn’t help.
I have done my own troubleshooting and I am getting closer.
I have windows in my shop and it worked perfectly when it was dark outside so I blocked my windows during the day and that didn’t help.
I have done my own troubleshooting and I am getting closer.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Great product but could use improvements
on August 25, 2025
Posted by: GS723
Love all of the data and accuracy of the r10, I bought it bc I wanted to track more than just carry distance and the value with the r10 is amazing. I use mine at an outdoor range. Problems I’ve had: it misses balls a lot more than my Voice Caddie SC200, I would say maybe 10-20% of my shots don’t get read by the r10 whereas my SC200 misses maybe 2% of shots I hit. I also wish it had some better design in some key areas. I wish there were more separate physical buttons so I could easily turn the power off the machine, and enter it into pairing mode so I could more easily switch which device my r10 is paired with, right now it’s really clunky and takes too much time to switch devices. I also wish there was the option to have a simple, affordable, standalone monitor to use with the r10, it’s a bit annoying I have to dedicate a device to it (good thing I have multiple old phones I can use for golf practice, but it’s not ideal). In general, I still prefer using my Voice Caddie bc of how much more simple it is to use, but still happy with the r10.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Not for me
on August 24, 2025
Posted by: Really great launch monit
I really like it and it works exceptionally well for someone who is really looking to get better and take the sport of golf seriously but I know realize that it is not for me and I hardly use it and I hate to see it sit around and collect dust in the garage
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Not impressed.
on August 21, 2025
Posted by: CT57
Having trouble picking up the ball, hit 3 shots when it says waiting to hit the shot and it might pick up one, very frustrating.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Easy to setup and start using
on August 21, 2025
Posted by: Joe 84
Out of the box it is very easy to setup and get started. Follow the recommended distances for setup and you're off and hitting balls. Recommend getting a leveling stand for the R10 as this makes setup a breeze. Have not tried the R10 at the range yet, only used it hitting into practice net in the backyard. Occasionally the R10 loses connectivity and needs to re-sync to the smartphone. This is the only reason to 4 stars and not 5.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
All around great little device.
on August 19, 2025
Posted by: Killerloop
I use it every Tuesday and Thursday during the winter months with my friends. For the last two years. We have a great time being competitive, and keeping our swing grooved. When paired with Awesome golf it’s a fantastic simulator.
I only wished that the Garmin app Home Tee Hero would update to a better version, like
what’s on the Garmin R 50
I only wished that the Garmin app Home Tee Hero would update to a better version, like
what’s on the Garmin R 50
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Wonderful device!
on August 17, 2025
Posted by: Joshy
I love the size and the features of the R10. It easily connected to the other apps and worked flawlessly on the range in real time
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin