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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
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125
3 Stars
78
2 Stars
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1 Star
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Customer Reviews for Garmin - Approach R10 Portable Golf Launch Monitor with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
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
Thank you for your review.
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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
Thank you for your review
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Customer Rating
5
Highly recommend it.
on March 23, 2024
Posted by: Lester S
Very good product. I use it on the range and hitting it into my net at home. I would recommend this product. I haven't had any issues with it thus far. Everything worked great.
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Customer Rating
4
Game improver
on March 16, 2024
Posted by: Mjwashere
I've had mine a couple of years and it still works great. My game has improved so much since purchasing the R10. I have it set up in my garage so I can practice or play year round. I love the selection of courses it offers. All of my local courses are available. It is actually quite accurate.
Now if I had one that includes putting that would be the total package.
Highly recommended.
Now if I had one that includes putting that would be the total package.
Highly recommended.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, March 18, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
1
Oh Well…..
on March 15, 2024
Posted by: I’m bad but not that bad
Really hard if, not impossible, to dial this thing in if you have an outdoor hitting cage. Yardages are way off. And not the way that makes you feel good about your game. For instance, I’m pretty sure I hit my 7 Iron more than 65 yards on the golf course. Buts that’s all the R10 gives me in my back yard cage.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, March 18, 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.
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Customer Rating
5
The People's Launch Monitor!
on March 15, 2024
Posted by: Brady J
Just buy it! The stats compared to a Trackmam are honestly impressive. Yardage registers within 2 to 3 yards of a trackman everytime. Ball speed is accurate. Spin rate can vary depending on your club but honestly the average golfer wants to know how far they hit each club and which direction it's going. Attach the base and it's ready. Love it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Wonderful Launch Monitor
on March 15, 2024
Posted by: JGray105
You cannot beat the metrics you get from the R10 for the price. I’m in a golf management program and this launch monitor has been amazing for me (and some of my classmates)!!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, March 18, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Great tool for improving your game
on March 14, 2024
Posted by: Jeff K.
I have used the R10 for a few weeks religiously and it allows me to look at the data and focus on correcting one swing error at a time. I am a beginner and really have be focused on swing path and am starting to dial that in. I also have made improvements in club face and attack angle and these metrics have led to great improvement in my irons. It really has helped the practice time between lessons every one to two weeks.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, March 18, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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