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Garmin Approach R10 review
The default first launch monitor: cheap, portable, and it talks to every major sim platform.
Pros
- +Lowest cost of entry for full sim compatibility
- +Pocket-sized, battery powered
- +Good ball speed and carry on full swings
Cons
- −Spin is estimated, not measured
- −Needs deep rooms indoors (radar must track ball flight)
- −Wedge and chip data less reliable
Specs
| Brand | Garmin |
|---|---|
| Price | $599 |
| Accuracy method | Radar |
| Portable | Yes |
| Min. indoor depth | 15 ft |
| Outdoor use | Yes |
| Simulator software | GSPro, E6 Connect, Awesome Golf |
| Tracking | Doppler radar |
| Measured metrics | Ball speed, launch angle, club speed |
| Battery | ~10 hrs |
| Weight | 0.3 lb |
| Subscription | Optional (Garmin Golf) |
Verdict
Budget home-sim builders with 15+ ft of room depth who want GSPro access without spending four figures.