Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Approach R10 Portable Golf Launch Monitor with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.2
(609 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 609 reviews
5 Stars
344
4 Stars
127
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
3
R10 is a nice tool with limitations
on October 9, 2025
Posted by: Joeguitar
I’ve had the R10 for several months now and incorporated into an indoor simulator setup. I like the features and functionality but it is not accurate for swing speed or distance especially with the driver. It also often fails to capture shots and it can only project in portrait mode on the screen with no Mac connectivity. Software hansnt been updated in years. It’s a great little tool but I’ll need to upgrade to something else given these limitations and the fact that Garmin doesn’t appear to be supporting the product with any firmware upgrades. You might expect less at this price point but unless the technology/platform is highly limited, I’d think they could put more into the product to enhance and improve
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Ok when it works
on October 1, 2025
Posted by: NateGolf
When you can get it to work its OK. Constantly losing connection or won't work at all. Constantly having to reset it. Wish I would have bought the Rapsodo MLM 2 pro. Disappointed in Garmin.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, October 7, 2025
If your Approach R10 is having trouble maintaining a connection, there are several troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve this issue. Please review the tips linked below to see if there's any improvement:
http://ms.spr.ly/6425sLWkV
If the issue persists afterward, please call Garmin Support at 800-800-1020 to speak with our golf experts regarding your experience.
http://ms.spr.ly/6425sLWkV
If the issue persists afterward, please call Garmin Support at 800-800-1020 to speak with our golf experts regarding your experience.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Doesn’t work for outdoor range!
on September 30, 2025
Posted by: Dembo34
The unit I received was so sensitive on ball placement and leveling that unless it was all perfect the speed and distance data was wildly off course. When you hit balls on grass you necessarily place each ball in a different position due to divots. Unless you adjust the Garmin for each shot you will get wildly inconsistent shot data.
Note I am not referencing any spin data here because I know that is modeled rather than measured by the unit. I am talking only about the basics of club and ball speed. Some of the shots I hit with wedges were off by 30 yards or more.
The unit might work fine in a controlled, indoor setting but it is essentially worthless for outdoor use.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, September 30, 2025
We appreciate your feedback! This article shows how to set up your Approach R10 launch monitor in either an indoor or outdoor environment: http://ms.spr.ly/6422svKek
If you continue to have trouble, Garmin Support would be happy to help and can be reached at 1-800-800-1020 Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm Central (Closed weekends and holidays).
If you continue to have trouble, Garmin Support would be happy to help and can be reached at 1-800-800-1020 Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm Central (Closed weekends and holidays).
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Good things come in small packages
on September 21, 2025
Posted by: Philze
I have owned a stationary simulator in the past but the R10 offers more shot information for game improvement. And it fits in my golf bag always ready to provide valuable feedback wherever I am.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Good enough for the price
on September 20, 2025
Posted by: The Jones boys
I like this launch monitor mainly for the price. As far as the accuracy, seems pretty good. The only complaint that I have is every time I start up for the first few minutes it keeps going in and out of connectivity. Other than that myself, and my boys are enjoying it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Simply Amazing
on September 17, 2025
Posted by: Refeekcir
Incredibly accurate and captures videos. Combine the two and it can lead the great improvements.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome!
on September 7, 2025
Posted by: Jeffrey H
The R10 is awesome for on the course, practice, or a makeshift simulator. It's easy to use and set up, I use it in my garage with a net and a mat. Although home tee hero is about 80% of the actual distance, it's still incredibly useful for practice and getting swings in.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Great device.
on September 5, 2025
Posted by: Zac1111
Have been using this for almost a month, and really enjoy it. It is great fun with all the courses you can play in Home Tee Hero. The E6 courses you get for free are awesome too!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin