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Garmin - Approach R10 Portable Golf Launch Monitor with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.2
(513 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 513 reviews
5 Stars
295
4 Stars
108
3 Stars
65
2 Stars
23
1 Star
22
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Approach R10 Portable Golf Launch Monitor with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
5
The right tool
on March 24, 2024
Posted by: J23amie
Glad I went with the Garmin Approach R10. It provides great insight into my ball striking. It also allows me to practice more efficiently indoors. I would recommend it to someone who is trying to get better. It easily integrates into a indoor sim, while being a good feedback tool on the range.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 1, 2024
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Customer Rating
4
Excellent Value
on March 26, 2024
Posted by: Gettin' Better
First a bit about me, I'm an 11 handicap player who has taken a couple of lessons. I play at least 2-3 times a week and at the range at least 2 days.
When I decided to put a practice net in the backyard I knew I was going to have to get a launch monitor and thus started my research. I had narrowed it down to the R10 or the Rapsodo, and decided to go with the R10 and I'm happy I did. First, in order to get good numbers I recommend the Titleist RCT balls, I found they were much more accurate. For me, the distance was spot on, whereas the Rapsodo was off by 20yds or more. I was most interested in the ball flight path and when I started using the RCT balls and kept the monitor at 8' it worked very well. The amount of stats it records is staggering and for me they were pretty spot on. That is, except for club head speed, there's no way I'm swinging at 110mph and my son at 135mph. Definitely an issue there but the rest of the numbers look good. The other issues, the case is enormous and definitely a negative. Garmin, please make a secondary case that just hold the R10 and the stand, it would be nice and compact and much easier to carry in the bag. Also, the R10 only comes with a one month trial whereas the Rapsodo has a one year trial. That would've been a nice perk for sure.
Overall, for the price you can't go wrong.
When I decided to put a practice net in the backyard I knew I was going to have to get a launch monitor and thus started my research. I had narrowed it down to the R10 or the Rapsodo, and decided to go with the R10 and I'm happy I did. First, in order to get good numbers I recommend the Titleist RCT balls, I found they were much more accurate. For me, the distance was spot on, whereas the Rapsodo was off by 20yds or more. I was most interested in the ball flight path and when I started using the RCT balls and kept the monitor at 8' it worked very well. The amount of stats it records is staggering and for me they were pretty spot on. That is, except for club head speed, there's no way I'm swinging at 110mph and my son at 135mph. Definitely an issue there but the rest of the numbers look good. The other issues, the case is enormous and definitely a negative. Garmin, please make a secondary case that just hold the R10 and the stand, it would be nice and compact and much easier to carry in the bag. Also, the R10 only comes with a one month trial whereas the Rapsodo has a one year trial. That would've been a nice perk for sure.
Overall, for the price you can't go wrong.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 1, 2024
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Customer Rating
4
Accuracy and consistency?
on March 28, 2024
Posted by: DWP-Golf
Not sure how accurate it is. I've used it now for about three weeks and keep getting different readings. at times it won't record my shot. it's pretty touchy.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 1, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Fits the bill for my @ home training and fun.
on March 28, 2024
Posted by: clevelandgolf
I've had this a little over a month and It definitely does what I need. I primarily bought it for driving range like practice and simulator fun in my garage. Primarily to keep my swing in shape and to give me and my boys some fun things to do. I took it to my local Trackman to test its accuracy and it was mostly spot on. The distances were within 1-3 yards. Let and right it was a little different but definitely close enough I can see an accurate shot shape. I'm looking forward to using it on a real range this summer and think its going to help me dial in what I need to work on. Glad I bought it...100%
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 1, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Invaluable Tool for Training
on April 2, 2024
Posted by: pmc181
I first bought the Rapsodo MLM and it worked fine. But, I had two issues with it. Our driving range faces where the sun come up so I had a hard time seeing my iphone sitting on the Rapsodo, and then after a while my iPhone overheated.
With the R10 my iPhone is attached to my golf bag with a sun shield over it. In fact I use my iPad instead of my iPhone attached to my golf bag for the R10. Now I have a much bigger screen to view my shots. I take the R10 every time to my driving range now.
With the R10 my iPhone is attached to my golf bag with a sun shield over it. In fact I use my iPad instead of my iPhone attached to my golf bag for the R10. Now I have a much bigger screen to view my shots. I take the R10 every time to my driving range now.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 10, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Still the one
on April 4, 2024
Posted by: 68in24
I have been using this device for two months and at least 20 sessions. With proper alignment the feedback from this device is constructively instructive. Spin, face angle, club angle, launch angle, club speed, ball speed, etc. Benchmark your start numbers and work to improve at a reasonable ‘greatest economy on earth’ at 20% inflation this device stayed the course in price. A real bargain for me.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 10, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Way better than I thought it would be!!!
on April 7, 2024
Posted by: Blades Forever
I have hit about a thousand balls so far and it is great to work on my swing and iron gapping.
I did purchase the Titleist RCT balls and they do make a difference.
Have not tried the virtual courses yet, mainly cause the reviews say it does not have a Landscape mode.
I did purchase the Titleist RCT balls and they do make a difference.
Have not tried the virtual courses yet, mainly cause the reviews say it does not have a Landscape mode.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 10, 2024
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Customer Rating
2
Not working
on April 8, 2024
Posted by: Gavinluddy
It worked great for about 2 weeks then stopped working. It dosent pick up any of the balls I hit. I’ve done tons of research to figure it out and tired different things and nothing is working.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 10, 2024
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.
product.support@garmin.com.
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