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Garmin Approach R10
The cheapest way into simulator golf. A small radar that sits behind you, so it needs a deep room.
- Price
- $499.99
- Technology
- Radar
- Position
- Behind the golfer
- Subscription
- Optional, up to $100/yr
- Room depth from
- 4.50 m (14 ft 9 in)
- Recommended depth
- 6.40 m (21 ft)
- Ceiling
- Your height decides
- Left-handers
- No need to move it
Best for: Cheapest start in a deep garage.
Strengths and drawbacks
Good
Watch out for
- Less accurate than camera units such as Bushnell Launch Pro; occasional misreads of direction/backspin source
- Indoor spin needs Titleist RCT balls; spin axis is calculated source
- Courses and tournaments need a subscription source
- Older (2021) model; reviewer says MLM2PRO gives better numbers for a little more money source
Room you need
The unit sits 1.80–2.40 m behind the ball. Plan for at least 4.50 m (14 ft 9 in) of depth; 6.40 m (21 ft) is recommended. The ceiling you need depends on your height and swing. Left- and right-handers can use it without moving it.
Subscription
Optional. Garmin Golf membership (about $100 a year) unlocks Home Tee Hero courses.
Software
Own software: Garmin Golf app, Home Tee Hero.
| Software | Works |
|---|---|
| GSPro | Yes |
| E6 Golf / E6 Connect | Yes |
| Awesome Golf | Yes |
Price and where to buy
US price: $499.99, at the maker or a large retailer on October 12, 2026. Prices change often.
In Norway:
Alternatives
| Model | Position | Price | Room depth from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapsodo MLM2PRO | Behind the golfer | $599.99 | 4.70 m (15 ft 5 in) |
| Voice Caddie SC4 Pro | Behind the golfer | $599.99 | 4.90 m (16 ft 1 in) |
| FlightScope Mevo+ | Behind the golfer | $1,099 | 4.90 m (16 ft 1 in) |
Head-to-head
Sources
- https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/695391/
- https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/tee-up-from-home-or-the-driving-range-with-garmins-approach-r10-portable-golf-launch-monitor/
- https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E2BBF6BE-4276-436F-B697-59ABEFD61933/EN-US/GUID-88F65277-47D4-403D-8F79-719CAA256D6B.html
- https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/outdoor/3-key-differences-between-garmin-approach-r50-and-r10/
- https://mygolfspy.com/reviews/golf-technology/garmin-approach-r10-launch-monitor-review/
- https://breakingeighty.com/best-golf-launch-monitors
- https://www.prisjakt.no/product.php?p=6031836
- https://studios.playbetter.com/blogs/garmin-buying-guides/garmin-approach-r10-space-requirements-how-big-does-your-room-need-to-be
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