Garmin r10

[4putt4me]

Looking to buy a Garmin r10 in the next couple of days. I was between the original rapsodo mlm and the Garmin r10. 
going to be using mostly outside with a net and if I can figure out the spacing I’ll use in the garage as well too. Will also mainly just use my phone for data or to play a round here and there. 

just looking for some feedback from those that have used. Since using with iOS what subscription would you mostly recommend to get? 
and are there any big likes or dislikes you have for the unit? 
Or any tips?

thanks for the feedback 

[Needhammer10]

I’ll be following along to hopefully get some feedback. Have an R10 in the mail and have a hitting mat and net set up to use once it’s here. I think what made me pull the trigger on the Garmin was that it already had courses built in and the subscription for additional courses (~42,000) was affordable (10$ a month). I’ll let you know how mine is when I get it set up but this will be my first simulator set up so I won’t have anything to compare to. 

[4putt4me]

Nice. I got mine yesterday but it is still in the box. I won’t be able to set it up until early next week. I’ll let you know how my experience is once I do. I plan on getting awesome golf for it. Think it’s like $350 for lifetime. But have been told it has the most accurate readings out of all of the apps if you are really trying to get a judge for your metrics. I’ll keep you updated. 

[andoscarsaid]

I have a Garmin R10; it gives good data on the range and in your home. It can record your swing and you can watch it on your phone. I would recommend getting the RT balls to get more accurate ball data to use at home. It has fun golf games to keep it interesting. Hope this helps. 

Edited August 31 by andoscarsaid

[Dooby]

I have the R10 and enjoy it - especially at the price and the mobility as I take with it me to the range as well as use it at home.  I haven't used the RCT balls so I don't know or can't speak to the impact they have on the data but overall I enjoy the R10 because of the ease of use and the data it provides.  I recently compared it to a trackman at one of my lessons and it was very similar in its readings for the most part. 

My only question about it and maybe someone can answer here - does anyone know if there is a way in the R10 to have the data normalized? I know you can set your elevation and location settings manually before a range session or before playing a course or the games in the Garmin software but I am wondering if there is a way to sort of manually normalize the data but adjusting elevation/location.

[azstu324]

Hey y'all

I just picked up the R10 and so far am very happy. 

I'm trying to decide how I want to "view" the data. Right now it's just on my Samsung/Android phone but I want to get something to have a larger view. 

I'm considering maybe a mini projector that can hook up to my phone and just run the projection on the wall I my garage. Has anybody tried something like this? 

My other option is a smart TV that I can cast the video to. 

Any suggestions would be fantastic! Thx! 

 

[Dooby]

Does anyone know how to “normalize” the data? I know this is a feature on the more expensive launch monitors but wondering if there’s any way to do it for the Garmin. I know you can set your location and altitude manually and wondering if there might be a way to “normalize” it that way. 

[cnosil]

56 minutes ago, Dooby said:

Does anyone know how to “normalize” the data? I know this is a feature on the more expensive launch monitors but wondering if there’s any way to do it for the Garmin. I know you can set your location and altitude manually and wondering if there might be a way to “normalize” it that way. 

Everything I have read indicates there is no normalization feature on the R10. 

[taylorjonasher]

I've had the R10 for about a year now, and I use it 2-3 times a week in the garage with a net. Results can be frustrating at times as it will randomly not pick up shots (it always misses the pure ones!), or will over exaggerate shot shape. I understand that this has a lot to do with the lack of time that the unit has to track the ball, as 7' behind with 7-8' in the air can only read and infer so much data. I have had better luck with putting down towels on the concrete floor in between my mat and the unit to help break up signal reflection and it helps. Indoors, my distance is a good 1.5 - 2 clubs less on long irons - on the course my 5 iron is good from 185 - 205, but indoors I use it from 155 - 170. My longest indoor drive is 277 (average 220 - 240), but outdoors is 265 average. It takes some getting used to, and it took me a while to accept the difference as just the way it is inside. The games are awesome, and once you figure out how to play how the unit picks up the ball, my scores have come down quite a bit - I just wish it would translate to the course more.

I also have a Garmin Fenix 7S watch, which has the Golf app compatibility. I use it for yardages when I play, and it is within 2 yards of all my playing partners who have laser range finders. If you pay for the subscription, it will also give you yardages to bunkers, hazards, layups, and green contours. All in all a solid package. 

I'd recommend it to anyone, as it has significantly bettered my game over the last year that I've had it, as it has encouraged me to get out and put in reps more than I would have otherwise. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do. 

Edited September 21 by taylorjonasher

[4putt4me]

Update. I left my r10 sit in the box for 30 days then returned it to golf galaxy. I was having buyers remorse and started looking for a used mevo or skytrak on marketplace in my area. Also heavily considered mlm2pro before I went back out and bought the garmin again. I’ve had it set up for a week now and have used 4 times so far. 
the r10 sits 8 feet behind ball and I hit anywhere between 7.5-9.5 feet from net depending on club loft. Hitting into a 7’ tall net and the wedge almost clears the net at 7.5. I hit 10 balls in the garmin range then downloaded awesome golf. Absolutely loving it so far. I started with a 7 iron. AT first I was hitting it 150 which is short of my typical 170 on course. So I put a course swing in and started seeing the correct numbers. 
ive learned so much about my swing in a week than I did over 20 years of golf. Just from effort of swing and the distance variances. I’m seeing the proper shot shape on awesome golf. Draw, fade, pull draw, pull fade. It’s pretty damn accurate. Only one missed shot. I’ve also made 2 trips to my local range with trackman to confirm the swing variance and it pretty much matched up to what I saw on the r10. I had an issue with getting e6 courses for free. Garmin code wouldn’t work but e6 just corrected that for me. So will try e6 next. But I’m still in the market for skytrak or if the wife lets me at some point to upgrade to the uneekor eye mini. Will keep updating as I play more and add more to my setup. Just using used range mat, phone and a net 

[TheOther1]

On 9/9/2023 at 12:06 PM, azstu324 said:

Hey y'all

I just picked up the R10 and so far am very happy. 

I'm trying to decide how I want to "view" the data. Right now it's just on my Samsung/Android phone but I want to get something to have a larger view. 

I'm considering maybe a mini projector that can hook up to my phone and just run the projection on the wall I my garage. Has anybody tried something like this? 

My other option is a smart TV that I can cast the video to. 

Any suggestions would be fantastic! Thx! 

 

I just posted my setup with an R10.  I started with just a net and a TV off to the side. Having a projector makes it way more fun!

https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/61795-garmin-r10-numbers/?do=findComment&comment=983780