Garmin has unveiled the Approach R50 launch monitor and golf simulator, featuring a 10” built-in touchscreen display and more than 43,000 preloaded golf courses.
Using three different cameras, the launch monitor can track more than 15 ball and club metrics, including measured spin rate and spin axis. It can also provide precision analytics for every club – from driver to putter – and deliver high-speed impact videos so players can review their contact for each shot.
“Leveraging our most advanced technology with an elaborate three-camera system, our Approach R50 can provide golfers of all levels with the cutting-edge metrics and analytics they need to improve their game,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “Whether you want to see specific shot metrics, see how and where the ball comes off your club, or just want to play a round on a rainy day, we’ve got your game.”
The Approach R50 can be used alone or connected to a monitor or projector, allowing users to turn their garage or basement into their favourite virtual course. Players can mirror the display on their Approach R50 to a projector or external monitor – or customise the setup to their needs. For example, golfers can experience virtual rounds with Home Tee Hero on a displayed projector and then choose to see their launch monitor data or impact videos on the Approach R50 display. Or, for golfers who want to simplify their setup, the portable Approach R50 can serve as a simulator all on its own.
The training mode feature records sessions and saves stats for each club, allowing players to see and understand improvements over time. High-speed impact videos provide immediate visual feedback on each shot so players can analyse their swing. The device also provides stat tracking for each club in the bag, and 15 measurements to help users dial in their swing, including ball speed, launch angle and face-to-path. With cutting-edge, high-speed cameras, every movement of the ball is captured from frame to frame allowing the Approach R50 to measure all aspects of the ball launch parameters, including spin rate and spin axis.
Using Home Tee Hero, golfers can tee it up at their favorite courses from around the world. The simulator allows up to four players to play on any of its 43,000 golf courses. With built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, players can also utilise their favorite third-party simulators wherever a connection is available. Along with Home Tee Hero, golfers can play rounds on third-party simulators GSPro, E6 Connect/Apex (coming soon) and Awesome Golf.
Available now, the Approach R50 has a suggested retail price starting from £4,299.99.
