Would I Still Buy the Garmin R10 Knowing This?

There is a lot of hype around the Garmin Approach R10 launch monitor, but does it really live up to all that it promises to deliver?

I've been using the FlightScope Mevo Plus, TrackMan and PRGR for the last year, so I think I have a good idea on what makes a good portable golf launch monitor and having used the Garmin R10 for the past month, how do I think it compares and is it really worth the buying?

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:10 - What's great about the Garmin R10
2:06 - Garmin Approach R10 Accuracy vs TrackMan
5:40 - Why not to buy a Garmin R10
7:15 - Final thoughts

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[zackarymoody]

Found this video less than an hour after ordering an R10 and am feeling very confident about it now. Great review!

[scooter]

I’ve had this thing for about a year and I also use it outside. Your review is spot-on. Price, ease-of-use, and accurate enough. Of course you can buy more accurate monitors with the better graphics, simulation capabilities, etc., and if there is value to you in spending the extra money, great. But I think for the majority of golfers, the Garmin is plenty good enough and will serve the basic purpose of helping you better understand and improve your golf swing. I put the extra money into a very high end golf mat and net that can survive the south Florida climate, and I couldn’t be happier with the system.

[ztrixxa]

All im wanting is a launch monitor that gives me accurate carry and distance and left and right movement that I can hit into a net

[tdunirl]

I've had the R10 for 5 months and am very happy with it. I use it mostly on the driving range and sometimes the course when quiet. For the money, it is incredibly accurate for at least 90% of shots-as good as much more expensive units (I've tried them all). About 1 in 10 shots is a misread, meaning shape is different than real (i.e. face to path etc). When I download my session data to excel, I can see that about 50% of shots have 'measured' spin versus 50% with estimated. I'm guessing the measured ones are when it reads a ball logo or other marking. For home use, I'd imagine you don't even need the RCT balls, just find one it measures rather than estimates based on a ball logo and position. 8 out of 10 times, it has hardly any missing data but for some reason, around 2 out 10 sessions on the range it can miss the face and path data on say 1 in 4 shots-I'm guessing this is set up, possibly the height of unit versus mats on range or something, I do believe with more time, I'll solve i (-i.e. get to know exactly why is misses shots some sessions, but not others). I mostly want to work on face and path and attack angle, and for this, it is good for at least 90% of shots-which is good enough unless you are an aspiring pro (my lowest handicap = 7). It also seems to be incredibly accurate with ball speed and carry distance, whereby even range balls are measured correctly versus real balls etc (i.e my 175 yard 6 iron only reads at 155-165 on the range and properly at 175 on the course-so now I love finding ranges with real golf balls even more....). Even though it is not perfect with ease of set up, it is a clear winner for me in being able to put it behind you on a tee box and measure 4 drives quickly which I doubt would be feasible with any of the others (i.e. when you only have literally 1-2 minutes spare)....all in all, it's clearly by far and away the best value device there is- if you want to pay 4 times the price for halving that 10% imperfection (even trackmans are not perfect), then, by all means, argue there are more accurate devices, but only to a small degree and not enough to justify the price gap for me (2 range sessions a week most of year plus 1- 2 games when weather decent).

[DrPapa]

After 3 months of use, I have found that the garmin r10 is fantastic. It definitely compares to the big boy launch monitors. Golf is to be played outside on the course. This devise is the perfect practice monitor indoors during our rough winters here in Michigan. Well done brother.

[dub-golf]

J-Perk! Nice video. Have had this device for three years and it is still solid (esp for the price). Congrats on the channel's success!

[antonioberlanga]

Had mine about 3 months, use it outside in a net with a black backing sheet, 6ft from unit to tee, 9ft to the net. Once you have it setup properly its great, the black backing def helps ! It didnt like white for me. Also adding a speck of foil tape seems give more consistent spin rates. Great for a begginer looking for some feedback. if you can afford the awesome golf app that too that really takes it up a level (you get a free trial)

[AntonyBradley]

Been down few rabbit holes now researching Launch Monitors, I was leaning towards the R10 as it captures what I am looking for and your excellent presentation has nailed it for me. Being algorithm based for much of the data is what it is, but it is accurate enough for what I need. The R10 it is.

[startocastor]

as far as I am concerned, after looking at so many "customer tests on you tube, I finally bought it and I don't regret it a single second ! This R10 is just magic ! so many possibilities ! Just run and get it !

[wilkers]

Stumbled upon this review while looking to make a backyard setup. This is my second season golfing since my friends got me into it and for what I'm trying to do (just get a general idea of where the shot went and consistency) the value that the Garmin provides is amazing if you arent dialing down into metrics too deep like you said. Awesome review!

[jameschallenger]

Good review; I like all the relevant pros and cons you evaluated with clarity.

[WithSeb]

I got the R10 connected up with the GSPro (run via PC) so essentially 4k golf graphic, the ultimate sim experience dollar for dollar <1k

[TheChrisWilson]

Interested in accuracy of club path and face angle as this is a key thing I work on that I don’t get from my repairing

[jantzwealth]

Fantastic review. Exactly what I was looking for. Keep it up!

[bonanbraun]

you can now also download all the data from your session into excel to further analyze the performance of your session!

[jamesbdavidson]

Love the content & delivery keep it up, been following your channel from the start 👍

[edogaktop]

I second what the other commented said. I think I saw a video from Lets Play Thru which says that the spin number accuracy is vastly improved if you are using the metallic sticker. Combine that with awesome golf or E6 which have better interface than Garmin's native app and perhaps Garmin is even more attractive to casual golfers.

[fuzzybanana]

Nice video. I would add quite a bit as i have been using R10 for just shy of a yr. Mostly inside with sim.

1st, if you want most accurate data(spin) the Titleist RCT ball is needed. Its metal lined to help R10 read ball. Expensive, i dont use as i have no issues.

2nd, garmin app is the worst. Device offers garmin, awesome and E6…awesome is the best by a million miles and 100% worth the cost.

3rd, buy a stand for the R10 that has leveling feet. Even 1/4 inch off level can give you biases. Slightly left tilt can give you draw bias for example.

4th, calibrate EVERY use, takes about 10 seconds in garmin app.

5th, instructions say 7ish feet from net and unit. 9-10 ft to net and 7 1/2 ft to R10 is far better and numbers are more accurate for me. Its algorithm based so the longer it can read the better.

[brentschoelen]

Awesome review and love the comparisons to track man! 🙏🏼 The

[jdvirelli]

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