For the Rapsodo, a noteworthy aspect is that this product currently only works with Apple devices. Android users, do your homework before potentially wasting your money.
Good video, I've had a Skytrak for 3 years now and I find it accurate, fun and works great. I bought the life membership for $800 on TGC 2019. I can play almost any course in the world, plus make my own course if I want. It does everything I need it to do. Keep the videos coming
What is the best approach if you are simulating a game with a left handed and right handed player? Do you have to move the device each time the other player steps up? Any alternative?
I’ve had a SkyTrak for 3 years now. Until last year I had E6 for sim software. Now I just use the range feature. I don’t regret any part of the purchase except the need for a yearly subscription. It’s accurate, reliable, and fun for all.
Just read your article to realize to clicked on your video also 😂, great information thank you so much I love my Garmin it’s taken me from a 19.3 to a 9.7-10 handicap in only 3 months, the feedback is insane
The SkyTrak is nice because it doesnt need as much space as the others. But if you have the space the Mevo Plus is putting out the most updates, is the most accurate, and has the flexibility of easily being able to take to the Range. Garmin also has similar positives, but wont be as accurate and doesnt have the same "professional" feel of the Mevo+
Great review. I love my Mevo+... Best golf related purchase I ever bought. I got more out of it than most lessons I've ever had. Makes practicing fun and helps assign feels to numbers so no more guessing..
As of right now I dont believe you're able to pair the Garmin watch with the R10 in anyway. However if you do use a Garmin watch, it's really nice to have all of your data inside one app. Scorecards, and if you use CT10 sensors, all of your distances and shot data. Going to have a review on those in the next month or so.
Was debating between the sc300i and Garmin r10. Ended up going with the R10 because of the ball dispersion (left/right) and at some point might use the simulation stuff once I get a mat and net. Fiancé doesn't get to come play too much, so plan on playing with her at home occasionally.
@@MaartenAnna I've taken it to the range, not too bad but little hard cause we hit off grass. Having to move it is a little bit annoying. My golf mat (motivo) is finally arriving today so definitely will be hitting some tonight.
Curious which consumer grade launch monitor you'd recommend for outdoor range use with standard range balls? Really interested in carry distances, but obviously range balls are different than premium balls so hoping a unit that could adjust for this.
Not sure where you’re located, but it’s worth noting that in South Florida the Rhapsodo has the fatal design flaw of leaving the phone in the sun. I’ve been side by side with my R10 and a player with a Rhapsodo. His phone kept overheating and I practiced straight through. The R10 captures my swing video from wherever I put the phone and have never had it overheat. Phone battery isn’t drained either.
Ah that's a bummer! I personally havent had that issue, but I could see it happening on a super hot day, as I have had my phone overheat if left out in direct sunlight. And the camera positioning really is worth noting. You cant adjust where the camera is with the Rapsodo, whereas with many others you can put it whereever you want.
Just bought a R10, will get is in one month, and I am crazy impatient pro play with it. And I can tell that you raised my hype about it thanks to your video. I picked the R!) before looking at your tests or any tests.... And I am happy I chose this one. Please, keep on posting videos like this, I Like the tone and the flow,
I am R10 user for about 10 months. It really brings your golf training to another level. Effective, fun, entertaining. It has several features that are kinda unique. This Home Tee Hero "game". Yes, it is a game. It uses Garmin database, that is used in other gps garmin devices. It means you can play one of 40k courses. Going to a new course and you don't want to be caught off guard, shooting wrong flag, ending up in a sand/water? You can go to a range, take 100 balls and just play it. I use it in my lunch break golf sessions ;-) "I went today to play 18 holes on peeble beach..." I just love it. And there are social activities like tournaments with player all over the world. My phone just notified me "you have 2 days to finish the challenge course for this week".
Just bought the Flightscope, actually $100 off right now. So code didn’t work, sorry but just what I’ve been looking for. Thanks for your honest reviews
Great video. I am building a golf room that I want to use a launch monitor that can be used as a simulator. I plan on putting up a large large golf screen that I wanted to use so I can have the launch monitor projected onto the screen or use the launch monitor to be connected to a tv that will show u all the graphics and the course as well. Very similar to what you would see in Golftec or Dicks Sporting goods. Which monitor you recommend that would be compatible with this kind of set up. If pictures help I can send you some pictures of what I am doing. I was leaning towards the Garmin or flightscope Mevo plus. What is your suggestion. Thank you
If you're doing that kind of build out, then the Bushnell is going to be the best fit. The issue with the Garmin/Mevo+ is they need quite a bit of space, so you'll need 7-8 feet behind where you hit in order to make it work. The Mevo+ will be more accurate/feature heavy than the Garmin. But if you dont want to spend the money on the Bushnell/GC3, you might check out the SkyTrak. I'll have a review up on it in January.
Great video helped make up my mind. Definitely gonna get the garmin first so I can start practicing but I’m going to save up for that flight scope so I can get a decent simulator setup in my garage. Thx for all the info and reviews
I think you'll be super happy with the Garmin, and I think that's a good move. If you really get into it and decide it's helpful, then the Mevo+ is a worthy upgrade. But if you dont end up using it a ton or like it more for casual use or making the range more fun, the R10 is excellent for that.
I have a Skytrak coming soon for review and I'll have more thoughts. Skytrak is generally indoors only, so if you want something you can take to the range, then the Mevo+ is the better bet.
I bought a Mevo+ in 2020. Very happy with it, the only drawback is the battery life. If you plan on using it in sim mode with friends you will need to buy a battery pack. Eventually my battery completely died and am waiting for a new one. I decided on the the Mevo+ due to being right handed and me son being a lefty.
Bought a rhapsodo and returned it , I thought it was a joke with some of the readings outside when you can see how far the ball is flying. Im in the market for an indoor monitor to use during winter months in PA. From watching your video mevo plus sounds like it would be the best bang for the buck but concerned about limited space for the Doppler to work. The Bushnell is ideal but turned off by the subscriptions that seem mandatory?
I’m a low handicap player and I’m looking for a monitor that helps me understand everything for strike. Meaning all ball data (speed, launch, direction, spin) and club (path, face, strike location, speed). The *only* monitor that I know of that does this fully and accurately is the GCQuad, which costs a fortune. Bummer. I don’t see any reason why this tech should not become much cheaper soon, other than commercial reasons on pricing (what the market can bare pricing).
the Swing Caddie SC200, so people know, eats batteries 4 (AAA's) like there is no tomorrow. Bought rechargeable batteries that make it a little more cost efficient, rotate 3 (4X3) so I always have batteries available. But I did compare distance recorded at a Golf Galaxy simulator and it was always within a few yards - good enough for me!
I'd love to break 80... best game ever I played was an 80. Was at the driving range for 2 hrs before my buddy called and asked if I wanted to Play 18.. my average is about an 88.. and I've never hit below an 86 since that day.. Anyway yes!! I'm digging your video
Great video, I have been considering the Garmin and Mevo. I hit a lot of balls into a net in my backyard but also want to make sure I can use it for speed training. Will the Garmin or Mevo work without a ball and just track club head speed?
I need a launch monitor that works well hitting into a net, either in my garage or outside. The Rapsodo or Garmin were my two first choices. Leaning more towards the Garmin. Looks like you like the Garmin a little better.
Nice video. Looking for something that would work well in a garage hitting into a net. Would love lateral features and something I can look at after each swing to see the data. Would that be rapsodo? R10? Thanks!
Great video. Looking for most info at cheapest price. Of course accuracy is needed. Will use mainly at range but winter is long so indoor is a strong possibilty. Thinking the R10. Would you agree or go with other? Thanks so much. Replaced every club in bag, well, and the bag too, so looking for accurate distance mostly. Would really love swing path, clubhead, ect…
If price is the biggest concern, then I think the R10 is going to be your best bet for "most features at lowest price". The Mevo+ or Launch Pro will work better indoors, have more features, and be more accurate, but at significantly greater cost.
Nice overview. But why was Skytrak excluded? It sits at the Mevo+ price point and offers professional level accuracy (not necessarily Trackman, but it also costs 90% less). It’s a great comparison to Mevo+ because it’s camera based instead of Doppler, so it’s a solution for those that have space constraints. I’ve tested 3 units: Skytrak, SC300i and Garmin R10. I never took any to the range - I was hitting off a mat into a net outdoors. Skytrak worked the best for that setup because I could hit full wedges with the net close to the mat. Lots of reviews say that it doesn’t work well in full sunlight, but that’s how I used it and it worked great. The downside is the subscription. $99/year unlocks the basic game improvement features, including very good gapping tools. Simulators cost a minimum of $300/year and go much higher. For $2k, they should include something, like both Garmin and Mevo do. The radar based units require a minimum of 8’ between net and ball as the more ball flight they can read, the more accurate the results. Plus, you need 5’-7’ of space behind the ball for the unit itself. As you mentioned, the SC300i was the easiest of the group to use. I never bothered with the app - just set the unit behind you and hit away. The audible announcement of distance was great, as you don’t even need to look at it. Couldn’t hit full wedges with my setup, though. And unless you have a really good feel for your shots, you’re left guessing at shot shape and direction. It’s probably best used at the range. Garmin R10 was by far the best value. $600 + $99/year subscription gets you the launch monitor, a limited E6 subscription (including Bandon Dunes) and 42,000 courses in the Garmin app, albeit with cartoonish graphics. It was accurate enough for my needs, but wedges were still an issue. I’ll probably give the Mevo+ a try before making my final decision. Like you, I also recommend PlayBetter. They allow 60 day trial periods (30 days with Skytrak) and a no questions asked return policy. Top notch!
I believe SkyTrak was excluded because it is a simulator, not just a launch monitor. Otherwise, there would have been several other simulators included.
@@JDSFLA It's left out throughout the channel as well. It's more about not having affiliate links. That's the only reason videos are made these days. They have to get paid somehow.
Dude. Amazingly informational video. 10/10 vid. The r10 sounds like it’s for me! I had been researching it anyway. And the putting doesn’t matter to me. I’m gonna be getting a membership at my course this year. Can’t wait to setup the r10 on the driving range and get dialed in before every round
What are you thoughts on Eye XO? (video of head hitting the ball is very cool)Expensive, but the Bushnell with SW was already $7k. Also, you thoughts on ES tour plus. Seems to measure a lot of parameter
Was incredibly lucky and was one of the first in Canada to receive an R10 last summer. Home Tee Hero adoption is good but needs some work, so for now I use E6 in the garage. It is a great little device for the cost and I recommend it to anyone. I do wish it had putting like the Mevo+ for for $1500 or more savings I can deal. Glad to see all the launch monitors add in more integration for more apps such as Awesome Golf, E6, and now GSPro. Hoping Garmin Tweaks the Home Tee Hero a bit and adds an elevation option. When this is done, the HTH software will be amazing with all the course integrations. I have been holding off on an E6 expansion in hopes this is coming.
@@breakingeighty I think I'm going to go for the Mevo Plus. My only concern is the gradient/tilt in my back yard so I'd need to figure out the best way to level it.
@@breakingeighty Yes, it's as much that the garden slopes too so I'd be effectively hitting down hill, not sure how much that would affect it. It's not a huge incline and I'm guessing if I can get the unit to the recommended degrees on the tilt settings in the app, it should be fine?
@@ohlawdy1986 Yeah you’ll likely have to spend sometime tweaking the tilt and roll to get it accurate, but once you know where to set it up you should be good from then on out. That’s definitely a benefit the the Mevo+ vs cheaper options, so those won’t have that level of control. That’s said, it’s more expensive but a camera based system like the Launch Pro may help negate a bunch of that as well
I would buy the Bushnell or the GC 3 but I can’t find any information about warranty or long-term durability. To drop $7000 and have a device that only last a few years is hard to swallow. When you spend $2000 on a TV and it goes out in five years, you’re not happy. What about a $7000 launch monitor?
Thank you so much for this video I am about to jump into the others to dig in a little deeper. After a quick search I found that I can get the flight scope mevo for 400 and SC200 + for 289. I am new golfer so I looking to use this at the range to dial in my numbers and then slowly have it help me fine tune. I do use an apple watch and I am going to the range about once a week. I can afford both its more of which is the better option at their current price points. Thank you for the help. I will comment if your other videos swing me my decision to one or the other :)
Thanks mate, really appreciate these videos. Finally got my Garmin R10 in yesterday, and HAD to check it out on the range. 1. Super easy to set up, was up & running under 2 mins (1 driver + 1 putter length behind the ball). 2. Distance & direction were exactly right with the flags I lasered with my range finder. 3. A slight drawback is that full swing PW-GW-SW-LW (or even half swing), doesn’t register spin, they’re launched too steep, and calculated as 1000. But for the money… awesome! Can’t wait to play a few courses online when winter comes in. For now, I have my 9 iron through LW all gapped properly. Next up 4-8 iron.
Oh yeah, AND I am sure that any of these devices will get you to practice more & give more info about your swing than just whacking a few buckets of balls about. But again, love these reviews mate. Are you going to do a ball review series as well? That would be awesome!
hello mate, just saw some reviews said that the dispersion is not accurate ( swing path, club face), i have slice issues so i think this is important. Did you have the same problem, or is ok to use? Many thanks
@@xoxoxo633 hi mate, on the range, it's about 90% accurate, and the outliers are usually the straight ones, say a 5 iron 4 yards left or 2 yards right. It works really well if you set it up correctly, On a flat surface 1 driver & 1 putter length b3hind the ball.
I use the Bushnell Launch Pro as my control for accuracy. It's not Trackman level, but it's very good. In the coming weeks I'm getting a GCQuad and will be putting all of these up against that as well.
You are the first who says Rapsodo is not accurate. Other reviewers have used Traciman or actually measured shots / locations, and end result is that it is very accurate
Great video, but curious if the accuracy on long clubs is accurate on the Doppler radar based sims. I have the R10 and it seems way off. I have a net set up in backyard and believe it is off probably cause of my setup. Net is 9 feet high and I am about 9 feet from net and have R10 8 feet behind me. Should this setup give accurate results?
I've found that environment can really alter the results with most of the cheaper devices. That setup should give you pretty solid results, but again it's still a cheaper device with a smaller doppler system, so wont be as accurate as a higher end unit, and wont be as accurate as it would be if you were using it on the range, simply due to having less flight information to work with.
@@breakingeighty thanks, it works well until I get passed my 6 iron. Solid drives only carried around 200. I know from using GOLFTEC foresight my carry is usually 250-260. Can’t be hitting 9 iron 145 and only carry driver 200-210
I've been looking at SkyTrack for the reasons you recommended the Bushnell monitor, but without the subscription costs. Do you have any feedback on it? What I've read is that it suffers outside but works well indoors.
So I havent used the SkyTrak, but I've heard the same thing: much better indoors than out. My big concern with it, is that i think it originally came out in like 2014. Price is still expensive, and I worry about paying that much for outdated tech. Hope to review one soon.
I have one I use outdoors and no issues at all. I do keep the lense away from direct sun shining into it but the hitting area is in the sun. No issues. The software and algorithms have been updated regularly. Works well
I've had a my SkyTrack for about a year now and really enjoy it. I have it set up in my garage. It does not work as well in outside light and you really need to hit it off a mat. I pay the $100/year subscription and love the game improvement tools. The handicap predicator is a ton of fun. It's also great that you can adjust your settings like wind speed, humidity and temperature. I'm not sure if other LM offer this or not. Downside to the SkyTrack is in can provide some inaccurate data if you are a high ball flight/fast swing player. I'm an 11 handicap right now, but my swing speed on my driver is around 118. I'm pretty dialed in on my yardages and SkyTrack starts to give inaccurate data for PW, SW, GW and LW. The 9i is also not great. I typically hit my 9i 150-155 carry, and on SkyTrack, it's usually close to that. However, my PW is typically 140-145 carry and on the sim it is usually 125-130. GW and SW are also about 10-15 yard less carry. I'm working with SkyTrack to fix it. It seems that if you're swing speed is in the 110+ category, and you are a high ball hitter, you'll have some issues with wedges.
Loved the video, lots of good information. I have a quick question, I’m looking for a launch monitor for my long drive training. The parameters I’m mostly concerned about is clubhead speed, ball speed, spin and launch angle. I’ve seen some reviews stating some of the lower end ones can’t measure high swing speeds very well. Do you know which of these would best handle measuring high swing speeds?
You’re probably better off looking at an IMU - I’m not in the field of golf but Zepp is an example. Zepp is not the best bit of tech but there will be similiar products. You would probably look to combine a launch monitor and IMU would be a good combo to help you with your long drive training.
I have an SC100 that is working great and does what I need it to do which is track distances. I would love the Mevo Plus at some point but that is when I have more time for golf. Great video and subbed.
For me accuracy was important. I did not think so at first and bought a Garmin R10, which is a solid launch monitor to be sure, but soon realized I wanted more. Ended up with a GC3, from Foresight, which I bought in the fall of 2020 so I paid 7K with the full FSX license - so no subscription. Great to use outside paired with an iPad or indoors with a simulator setup. Information it provides is super accurate and helpful if you are trying to really dial in your swing. No regrets here at all. Real solid review...should help a lot of folks make the right choice.
We sell the Skytrak and Mevo+ simulators and really enjoyed your great video, great personality and presentation, just fun and clear information. Thank you very much.
thank you for providing such a thorough video. I'm looking to invest into a simulator setup in my garage. I am looking to invest approximately $7500 into hardware. For me accuracy would be probably my main priority but them again I want something that would best support a simulator setup. Any recommendations is greatly appreciated.
The reality is if you are taking any of these to the range, the quality of the range balls is going to give results all over the map. None are going to be accurate unless your course has premium range balls. I quit brining my gc2 to the range for that reason. Now I bring the mevo and it's good enough for what it is. I'm mainly looking at the ballspeed.
Unfortunately, I don't think any of these do. The parameter you'll want to look for is "impact point" " Or with Trackman it's two parameters called "impact height" and "impact offset"
@@jakelaflamme545 the Mevo+ just rolled out face impact detection, so it will show you exactly where on the club face you’re hitting it - which is super helpful. All will show you the data re: your slice. But I might check out DeWiz for a tool to actually help you fix it.
@Location rebel thank you! I will have to check those out. I’m in the beginning of getting my golf simulation set up room to help improve in this years league so I need all the data I can get
Every review of the Bushnell said that the basic subscription doesn’t give you anything, but the basic FSX Pro package seems to provide almost all the specs I’d really care to know (though I’d like to know the angle of attack), including 2D dispersion chart. As I don’t care about simulation capabilities, I think this is a good solution for someone looking for top tier accuracy without space constraints of non camera based monitors. It’d be great if someone could demo the FSX pro app on iPad with the Bushnell.
I have the mevo+ but it often doesn't see really high shots with wedges and the driver distance is way off. Like I watch the ball carry past 260 and it says the ball flew 200.. It seems to have a really hard time with faster swing speeds. It will see a swing over 110mph but the distances are off. If I swing softly around 90/100mph, the distance is accurate. It's very good with 90mph swing speeds with middle irons but wedges don't get picked up if the ball launches high and 2 iron, 3w and driver seem way off. Anyone else have issues like this and how to possibly resolve it?
I have the R10 and ESB1. In comparison -tested by Trackman- the ESB1 is more accurate on the long golf shots. For shots up to about 160 yards, they are both about the same. Also only very slight deviations from the Trackman.
Very good review have to say. Good content and high entertainment. I’m thinking about the garmin but now maybe spending a lot more for the flightscope plus. We will see. Thanks for the input. Michiel
Which launch monitors can be shared between husband & wife? That is can I keep my stats/videos separately from my wife's stats/videos if we share the launch monitor?
For the Rapsodo, a noteworthy aspect is that this product currently only works with Apple devices. Android users, do your homework before potentially wasting your money.
Good video, I've had a Skytrak for 3 years now and I find it accurate, fun and works great. I bought the life membership for $800 on TGC 2019. I can play almost any course in the world, plus make my own course if I want. It does everything I need it to do. Keep the videos coming
How have you solved all the miss reads???
@@davidminick3587 make sure you have good lighting on the spot where the ball sits
What is the best approach if you are simulating a game with a left handed and right handed player? Do you have to move the device each time the other player steps up? Any alternative?
I’ve had a SkyTrak for 3 years now. Until last year I had E6 for sim software. Now I just use the range feature.
I don’t regret any part of the purchase except the need for a yearly subscription. It’s accurate, reliable, and fun for all.
Agree. I LOVE my Skytrak. Data is amazing, range is best of any and works with e6, TGC, etc
Just read your article to realize to clicked on your video also 😂, great information thank you so much I love my Garmin it’s taken me from a 19.3 to a 9.7-10 handicap in only 3 months, the feedback is insane
I have the Rapsodo MLM. It works amazing for me. However I'm trying to dial in gapping and working on my draw and dispersion.
Deciding between mevo+/skytrak and R10. I’m a scratch golfer looking to practice in my garage
The SkyTrak is nice because it doesnt need as much space as the others. But if you have the space the Mevo Plus is putting out the most updates, is the most accurate, and has the flexibility of easily being able to take to the Range. Garmin also has similar positives, but wont be as accurate and doesnt have the same "professional" feel of the Mevo+
Thinking about going for the garmin, rookie level I am and just trying to get something decent for golf sim
Then the R10 will be great for that!
No optishot comparison? I have it currently and because of you am probably going with Mevo+
My first video of yours, love it. Thanks for taking the time.
Great review. I love my Mevo+... Best golf related purchase I ever bought. I got more out of it than most lessons I've ever had. Makes practicing fun and helps assign feels to numbers so no more guessing..
Yeah the Mevo+ is fantastic!
I am still on the fence on the Rapsodo and the Garmin. Is there any features that Garmin can do with a Garmin watch?
As of right now I dont believe you're able to pair the Garmin watch with the R10 in anyway. However if you do use a Garmin watch, it's really nice to have all of your data inside one app. Scorecards, and if you use CT10 sensors, all of your distances and shot data. Going to have a review on those in the next month or so.
Have you tried Yupiteru GST-7? It’s less than $150 but can track club speed, ball speed and carry distance.
Was debating between the sc300i and Garmin r10.
Ended up going with the R10 because of the ball dispersion (left/right) and at some point might use the simulation stuff once I get a mat and net. Fiancé doesn't get to come play too much, so plan on playing with her at home occasionally.
I have 2 kids (10 & 5), who I bring to the range sometimes. They would LOVE a home simulator to play some games on.
@@MaartenAnna I've taken it to the range, not too bad but little hard cause we hit off grass. Having to move it is a little bit annoying.
My golf mat (motivo) is finally arriving today so definitely will be hitting some tonight.
Curious which consumer grade launch monitor you'd recommend for outdoor range use with standard range balls? Really interested in carry distances, but obviously range balls are different than premium balls so hoping a unit that could adjust for this.
Not sure where you’re located, but it’s worth noting that in South Florida the Rhapsodo has the fatal design flaw of leaving the phone in the sun. I’ve been side by side with my R10 and a player with a Rhapsodo. His phone kept overheating and I practiced straight through. The R10 captures my swing video from wherever I put the phone and have never had it overheat. Phone battery isn’t drained either.
Ah that's a bummer! I personally havent had that issue, but I could see it happening on a super hot day, as I have had my phone overheat if left out in direct sunlight. And the camera positioning really is worth noting. You cant adjust where the camera is with the Rapsodo, whereas with many others you can put it whereever you want.
Hi why didn’t you do skytrak ?
Second that. Can you review Skytrak?
Just bought a R10, will get is in one month, and I am crazy impatient pro play with it. And I can tell that you raised my hype about it thanks to your video. I picked the R!) before looking at your tests or any tests.... And I am happy I chose this one.
Please, keep on posting videos like this, I Like the tone and the flow,
I am R10 user for about 10 months.
It really brings your golf training to another level.
Effective, fun, entertaining.
It has several features that are kinda unique.
This Home Tee Hero "game". Yes, it is a game. It uses Garmin database, that is used in other gps garmin devices.
It means you can play one of 40k courses.
Going to a new course and you don't want to be caught off guard, shooting wrong flag, ending up in a sand/water? You can go to a range, take 100 balls and just play it. I use it in my lunch break golf sessions ;-) "I went today to play 18 holes on peeble beach..."
I just love it. And there are social activities like tournaments with player all over the world. My phone just notified me "you have 2 days to finish the challenge course for this week".
Great job, appreciate this type of channel. Loved hearing about all. of the monitors, simulators. Now, if I just had money.
This was EXACTLY the level of detail I was looking for in an overview. Thank you very much
Great review and high quality production! Can't beleive this is such a new channel...very professional.
Just bought the Flightscope, actually $100 off right now. So code didn’t work, sorry but just what I’ve been looking for.
Thanks for your honest reviews
I'm looking at the Swing caddy for my home hitting net. (Co-incidently the only one without a review link in the description. 😂)
I got you! breakingeighty.com/swing-caddie-sc300i-review
Thank you very much. Much appreciated! Kind regards
Hey man, your videos are great. You and Rick Schiels are my go to golf videos now.
Thanks dude, that's a serious compliment!
Great video. I am building a golf room that I want to use a launch monitor that can be used as a simulator. I plan on putting up a large large golf screen that I wanted to use so I can have the launch monitor projected onto the screen or use the launch monitor to be connected to a tv that will show u all the graphics and the course as well. Very similar to what you would see in Golftec or Dicks Sporting goods. Which monitor you recommend that would be compatible with this kind of set up. If pictures help I can send you some pictures of what I am doing. I was leaning towards the Garmin or flightscope Mevo plus. What is your suggestion. Thank you
If you're doing that kind of build out, then the Bushnell is going to be the best fit. The issue with the Garmin/Mevo+ is they need quite a bit of space, so you'll need 7-8 feet behind where you hit in order to make it work. The Mevo+ will be more accurate/feature heavy than the Garmin. But if you dont want to spend the money on the Bushnell/GC3, you might check out the SkyTrak. I'll have a review up on it in January.
Great video helped make up my mind. Definitely gonna get the garmin first so I can start practicing but I’m going to save up for that flight scope so I can get a decent simulator setup in my garage. Thx for all the info and reviews
I think you'll be super happy with the Garmin, and I think that's a good move. If you really get into it and decide it's helpful, then the Mevo+ is a worthy upgrade. But if you dont end up using it a ton or like it more for casual use or making the range more fun, the R10 is excellent for that.
Wow, Flight scope Mevo Plus with the Pro package looks like the ticket to me.
Thanks
Hey Sean, thoughts on the Skytrak vs the Mevo +?
I have a Skytrak coming soon for review and I'll have more thoughts. Skytrak is generally indoors only, so if you want something you can take to the range, then the Mevo+ is the better bet.
I just returned my rapsodo it did not track anything over 5 iron and yes I did research and called abt it
I bought a Mevo+ in 2020. Very happy with it, the only drawback is the battery life. If you plan on using it in sim mode with friends you will need to buy a battery pack. Eventually my battery completely died and am waiting for a new one. I decided on the the Mevo+ due to being right handed and me son being a lefty.
I have the mini mevo and next step is mevo+ coz it’s portable. Now to buy at the right time.
What’s your thoughts on the earnest sports tour plus
Bought a rhapsodo and returned it , I thought it was a joke with some of the readings outside when you can see how far the ball is flying. Im in the market for an indoor monitor to use during winter months in PA. From watching your video mevo plus sounds like it would be the best bang for the buck but concerned about limited space for the Doppler to work. The Bushnell is ideal but turned off by the subscriptions that seem mandatory?
I’m a low handicap player and I’m looking for a monitor that helps me understand everything for strike. Meaning all ball data (speed, launch, direction, spin) and club (path, face, strike location, speed). The *only* monitor that I know of that does this fully and accurately is the GCQuad, which costs a fortune. Bummer. I don’t see any reason why this tech should not become much cheaper soon, other than commercial reasons on pricing (what the market can bare pricing).
the Swing Caddie SC200, so people know, eats batteries 4 (AAA's) like there is no tomorrow. Bought rechargeable batteries that make it a little more cost efficient, rotate 3 (4X3) so I always have batteries available. But I did compare distance recorded at a Golf Galaxy simulator and it was always within a few yards - good enough for me!
I'd love to break 80... best game ever I played was an 80. Was at the driving range for 2 hrs before my buddy called and asked if I wanted to Play 18.. my average is about an 88.. and I've never hit below an 86 since that day.. Anyway yes!! I'm digging your video
I'm looking at the Garmin R10
Does the R10 have enough playability without buying yearly subscription? Shot metrics etc, some course perhaps?
Great video, I have been considering the Garmin and Mevo. I hit a lot of balls into a net in my backyard but also want to make sure I can use it for speed training. Will the Garmin or Mevo work without a ball and just track club head speed?
I need a launch monitor that works well hitting into a net, either in my garage or outside. The Rapsodo or Garmin were my two first choices. Leaning more towards the Garmin. Looks like you like the Garmin a little better.
Nice video. Looking for something that would work well in a garage hitting into a net. Would love lateral features and something I can look at after each swing to see the data. Would that be rapsodo? R10? Thanks!
Great overview! Really helped bring me up to speed on launch monitor technology!
Great video. Looking for most info at cheapest price. Of course accuracy is needed. Will use mainly at range but winter is long so indoor is a strong possibilty. Thinking the R10. Would you agree or go with other? Thanks so much.
Replaced every club in bag, well, and the bag too, so looking for accurate distance mostly. Would really love swing path, clubhead, ect…
If price is the biggest concern, then I think the R10 is going to be your best bet for "most features at lowest price". The Mevo+ or Launch Pro will work better indoors, have more features, and be more accurate, but at significantly greater cost.
@@breakingeighty Thanks much. Appreciate your opinion.
really useful information. Thanks!
Their is no way to know for sure if one is the most accurate. Unless you can literally count the number of spins etc... But you can't..
Nice overview. But why was Skytrak excluded? It sits at the Mevo+ price point and offers professional level accuracy (not necessarily Trackman, but it also costs 90% less). It’s a great comparison to Mevo+ because it’s camera based instead of Doppler, so it’s a solution for those that have space constraints. I’ve tested 3 units: Skytrak, SC300i and Garmin R10. I never took any to the range - I was hitting off a mat into a net outdoors. Skytrak worked the best for that setup because I could hit full wedges with the net close to the mat. Lots of reviews say that it doesn’t work well in full sunlight, but that’s how I used it and it worked great. The downside is the subscription. $99/year unlocks the basic game improvement features, including very good gapping tools. Simulators cost a minimum of $300/year and go much higher. For $2k, they should include something, like both Garmin and Mevo do. The radar based units require a minimum of 8’ between net and ball as the more ball flight they can read, the more accurate the results. Plus, you need 5’-7’ of space behind the ball for the unit itself. As you mentioned, the SC300i was the easiest of the group to use. I never bothered with the app - just set the unit behind you and hit away. The audible announcement of distance was great, as you don’t even need to look at it. Couldn’t hit full wedges with my setup, though. And unless you have a really good feel for your shots, you’re left guessing at shot shape and direction. It’s probably best used at the range. Garmin R10 was by far the best value. $600 + $99/year subscription gets you the launch monitor, a limited E6 subscription (including Bandon Dunes) and 42,000 courses in the Garmin app, albeit with cartoonish graphics. It was accurate enough for my needs, but wedges were still an issue. I’ll probably give the Mevo+ a try before making my final decision. Like you, I also recommend PlayBetter. They allow 60 day trial periods (30 days with Skytrak) and a no questions asked return policy. Top notch!
I believe SkyTrak was excluded because it is a simulator, not just a launch monitor. Otherwise, there would have been several other simulators included.
@@JDSFLA It's left out throughout the channel as well. It's more about not having affiliate links. That's the only reason videos are made these days. They have to get paid somehow.
Is there Launch Monitor that would work with a FlingStick? It would be great to play on simulators.
Awesome video! Thank you for the information!
Have you looked at te Ernest sports es tour plus launch monitor?
Dude. Amazingly informational video. 10/10 vid. The r10 sounds like it’s for me! I had been researching it anyway. And the putting doesn’t matter to me. I’m gonna be getting a membership at my course this year. Can’t wait to setup the r10 on the driving range and get dialed in before every round
does anyone use the Garmin R10 with 'almost' golf balls? If so, does it work?! thanks
Looking into the garmon great video
What are you thoughts on Eye XO? (video of head hitting the ball is very cool)Expensive, but the Bushnell with SW was already $7k. Also, you thoughts on ES tour plus. Seems to measure a lot of parameter
Great video- I'm really glad I found your channel today. Q: What cameras are compatible with the Mevo+? I plan to have a Face On and DTL camera setup.
where does the skytrak fit in here?
Do any of the monitors allow to get average of your shots of your less the full length shots which is critical for short game
Have you reviewed the SkyTrak monitor?
great video... very informative, thank you.
Great video, very helpful for everyone, thank you Sean.
As a new launch monitor player, Golf Boy is very interesting. The putter in particular is excellent.
Hey you're gonna have to update this with the mevo+ 2023 edition!
I absolutely will!
Was incredibly lucky and was one of the first in Canada to receive an R10 last summer. Home Tee Hero adoption is good but needs some work, so for now I use E6 in the garage. It is a great little device for the cost and I recommend it to anyone. I do wish it had putting like the Mevo+ for for $1500 or more savings I can deal. Glad to see all the launch monitors add in more integration for more apps such as Awesome Golf, E6, and now GSPro. Hoping Garmin Tweaks the Home Tee Hero a bit and adds an elevation option. When this is done, the HTH software will be amazing with all the course integrations. I have been holding off on an E6 expansion in hopes this is coming.
Just found your channel. Packed with value. Definitely subbing.
Good video, been trying to decide what I want in my back yard.
Nice! What are you leaning towards?
@@breakingeighty I think I'm going to go for the Mevo Plus. My only concern is the gradient/tilt in my back yard so I'd need to figure out the best way to level it.
@@ohlawdy1986 For sure. I've run into similar issues, and often just placing it on the case works pretty well to get it to the proper height;.
@@breakingeighty Yes, it's as much that the garden slopes too so I'd be effectively hitting down hill, not sure how much that would affect it. It's not a huge incline and I'm guessing if I can get the unit to the recommended degrees on the tilt settings in the app, it should be fine?
@@ohlawdy1986 Yeah you’ll likely have to spend sometime tweaking the tilt and roll to get it accurate, but once you know where to set it up you should be good from then on out. That’s definitely a benefit the the Mevo+ vs cheaper options, so those won’t have that level of control. That’s said, it’s more expensive but a camera based system like the Launch Pro may help negate a bunch of that as well
I would buy the Bushnell or the GC
3 but I can’t find any information about warranty or long-term durability. To drop $7000 and have a device that only last a few years is hard to swallow. When you spend $2000 on a TV and it goes out in five years, you’re not happy. What about a $7000 launch monitor?
First time looking at your channel, loved it. Good stuff, I’ll be back 👍
Thank you so much for this video I am about to jump into the others to dig in a little deeper. After a quick search I found that I can get the flight scope mevo for 400 and SC200 + for 289. I am new golfer so I looking to use this at the range to dial in my numbers and then slowly have it help me fine tune. I do use an apple watch and I am going to the range about once a week. I can afford both its more of which is the better option at their current price points. Thank you for the help. I will comment if your other videos swing me my decision to one or the other :)
Thanks mate, really appreciate these videos.
Finally got my Garmin R10 in yesterday, and HAD to check it out on the range.
1. Super easy to set up, was up & running under 2 mins (1 driver + 1 putter length behind the ball).
2. Distance & direction were exactly right with the flags I lasered with my range finder.
3. A slight drawback is that full swing PW-GW-SW-LW (or even half swing), doesn’t register spin, they’re launched too steep, and calculated as 1000.
But for the money… awesome! Can’t wait to play a few courses online when winter comes in. For now, I have my 9 iron through LW all gapped properly. Next up 4-8 iron.
Oh yeah, AND I am sure that any of these devices will get you to practice more & give more info about your swing than just whacking a few buckets of balls about.
But again, love these reviews mate. Are you going to do a ball review series as well? That would be awesome!
hello mate, just saw some reviews said that the dispersion is not accurate ( swing path, club face), i have slice issues so i think this is important. Did you have the same problem, or is ok to use? Many thanks
@@xoxoxo633 hi mate, on the range, it's about 90% accurate, and the outliers are usually the straight ones, say a 5 iron 4 yards left or 2 yards right.
It works really well if you set it up correctly, On a flat surface 1 driver & 1 putter length b3hind the ball.
@@MaartenAnna thank you mate!
just out of curiosity: how do you determine accuracy? are you comparing stats to trackman?
I use the Bushnell Launch Pro as my control for accuracy. It's not Trackman level, but it's very good. In the coming weeks I'm getting a GCQuad and will be putting all of these up against that as well.
How do you only have 4.9 k followers? That’s insane bro. Keep it up
Great quality content mate. Wish you luck on UA-cam!
Thank you!
Liking your work subbed ….enjoying my Garmin r10 ….cheers from Uk 🇬🇧
I really like that Garmin.
You are the first who says Rapsodo is not accurate. Other reviewers have used Traciman or actually measured shots / locations, and end result is that it is very accurate
very helpful, indeed
Great video! I use the prgr launch monitor and it’s great for distance and club head speed.
Great video, but curious if the accuracy on long clubs is accurate on the Doppler radar based sims. I have the R10 and it seems way off. I have a net set up in backyard and believe it is off probably cause of my setup. Net is 9 feet high and I am about 9 feet from net and have R10 8 feet behind me. Should this setup give accurate results?
I've found that environment can really alter the results with most of the cheaper devices. That setup should give you pretty solid results, but again it's still a cheaper device with a smaller doppler system, so wont be as accurate as a higher end unit, and wont be as accurate as it would be if you were using it on the range, simply due to having less flight information to work with.
@@breakingeighty thanks, it works well until I get passed my 6 iron. Solid drives only carried around 200. I know from using GOLFTEC foresight my carry is usually 250-260. Can’t be hitting 9 iron 145 and only carry driver 200-210
I purchased the sc200+ about a year ago. It works great for what I use it for.
I've been looking at SkyTrack for the reasons you recommended the Bushnell monitor, but without the subscription costs. Do you have any feedback on it? What I've read is that it suffers outside but works well indoors.
So I havent used the SkyTrak, but I've heard the same thing: much better indoors than out. My big concern with it, is that i think it originally came out in like 2014. Price is still expensive, and I worry about paying that much for outdated tech. Hope to review one soon.
I have one I use outdoors and no issues at all. I do keep the lense away from direct sun shining into it but the hitting area is in the sun. No issues. The software and algorithms have been updated regularly. Works well
@@stevepaier1338 Thank you for that information!
I've had a my SkyTrack for about a year now and really enjoy it. I have it set up in my garage. It does not work as well in outside light and you really need to hit it off a mat. I pay the $100/year subscription and love the game improvement tools. The handicap predicator is a ton of fun. It's also great that you can adjust your settings like wind speed, humidity and temperature. I'm not sure if other LM offer this or not.
Downside to the SkyTrack is in can provide some inaccurate data if you are a high ball flight/fast swing player. I'm an 11 handicap right now, but my swing speed on my driver is around 118. I'm pretty dialed in on my yardages and SkyTrack starts to give inaccurate data for PW, SW, GW and LW. The 9i is also not great. I typically hit my 9i 150-155 carry, and on SkyTrack, it's usually close to that. However, my PW is typically 140-145 carry and on the sim it is usually 125-130. GW and SW are also about 10-15 yard less carry. I'm working with SkyTrack to fix it. It seems that if you're swing speed is in the 110+ category, and you are a high ball hitter, you'll have some issues with wedges.
Loved the video, lots of good information. I have a quick question, I’m looking for a launch monitor for my long drive training. The parameters I’m mostly concerned about is clubhead speed, ball speed, spin and launch angle. I’ve seen some reviews stating some of the lower end ones can’t measure high swing speeds very well. Do you know which of these would best handle measuring high swing speeds?
You’re probably better off looking at an IMU - I’m not in the field of golf but Zepp is an example. Zepp is not the best bit of tech but there will be similiar products. You would probably look to combine a launch monitor and IMU would be a good combo to help you with your long drive training.
I have an SC100 that is working great and does what I need it to do which is track distances. I would love the Mevo Plus at some point but that is when I have more time for golf. Great video and subbed.
For me accuracy was important. I did not think so at first and bought a Garmin R10, which is a solid launch monitor to be sure, but soon realized I wanted more. Ended up with a GC3, from Foresight, which I bought in the fall of 2020 so I paid 7K with the full FSX license - so no subscription. Great to use outside paired with an iPad or indoors with a simulator setup. Information it provides is super accurate and helpful if you are trying to really dial in your swing. No regrets here at all. Real solid review...should help a lot of folks make the right choice.
I am contemplating between the garmin and the 300i
Good review. Thanks
Great info. Garmin it is!
I have had a mevo for a few years and it does not always pick up shots and it gets really frustrating.
do you have mevo plus? how much space you got?
We sell the Skytrak and Mevo+ simulators and really enjoyed your great video, great personality and presentation, just fun and clear information. Thank you very much.
thank you for providing such a thorough video. I'm looking to invest into a simulator setup in my garage. I am looking to invest approximately $7500 into hardware. For me accuracy would be probably my main priority but them again I want something that would best support a simulator setup. Any recommendations is greatly appreciated.
Reassuring to know my MevoPlus with Pro Package purchase was the right choice!
The reality is if you are taking any of these to the range, the quality of the range balls is going to give results all over the map. None are going to be accurate unless your course has premium range balls. I quit brining my gc2 to the range for that reason. Now I bring the mevo and it's good enough for what it is. I'm mainly looking at the ballspeed.
Will any of these show where I am striking the ball to help improve fat or bad iron shots
Unfortunately, I don't think any of these do. The parameter you'll want to look for is "impact point" " Or with Trackman it's two parameters called "impact height" and "impact offset"
@@breakingeighty is there a simulator that you would recommend to help improve with fat/thin strikes and slices?
@@jakelaflamme545 the Mevo+ just rolled out face impact detection, so it will show you exactly where on the club face you’re hitting it - which is super helpful. All will show you the data re: your slice. But I might check out DeWiz for a tool to actually help you fix it.
@Location rebel thank you! I will have to check those out. I’m in the beginning of getting my golf simulation set up room to help improve in this years league so I need all the data I can get
Every review of the Bushnell said that the basic subscription doesn’t give you anything, but the basic FSX Pro package seems to provide almost all the specs I’d really care to know (though I’d like to know the angle of attack), including 2D dispersion chart. As I don’t care about simulation capabilities, I think this is a good solution for someone looking for top tier accuracy without space constraints of non camera based monitors. It’d be great if someone could demo the FSX pro app on iPad with the Bushnell.
Yeah, I'd agree generally agree with that take. Will see if I can get some app screen share sometime soon.
@@breakingeighty that'd be awesome, thanks for the reply!
@@breakingeighty desperately need an fsx 2020 vs fsx pro video!
I have the mevo+ but it often doesn't see really high shots with wedges and the driver distance is way off. Like I watch the ball carry past 260 and it says the ball flew 200.. It seems to have a really hard time with faster swing speeds. It will see a swing over 110mph but the distances are off. If I swing softly around 90/100mph, the distance is accurate. It's very good with 90mph swing speeds with middle irons but wedges don't get picked up if the ball launches high and 2 iron, 3w and driver seem way off. Anyone else have issues like this and how to possibly resolve it?
I have the R10 and ESB1. In comparison -tested by Trackman- the ESB1 is more accurate on the long golf shots. For shots up to about 160 yards, they are both about the same. Also only very slight deviations from the Trackman.
Nice review.
I used to club fit by watching the ball flight on the range, it’s all new to me
Very good review have to say. Good content and high entertainment. I’m thinking about the garmin but now maybe spending a lot more for the flightscope plus. We will see. Thanks for the input. Michiel
After watching this video I’m leaning towards the Garmin R10. Do you have a discount code for that at Playbetter?
Not for the R10. Sorry, that's in such high demand I doubt you'll find a discount on it anywhere anytime soon...
Which launch monitors can be shared between husband & wife? That is can I keep my stats/videos separately from my wife's stats/videos if we share the launch monitor?
I want something like the Garmin R10, but better, small space. I know Skytrak but cheaper..