Rapsodo MLM2Pro - 2023 Forum Review

[GolfSpy BOS]

Well this is interesting!

While I'm happy to see that they are still supporting the MLM I do hope that this comes to the MLM2PRO as well.  would make for a much simpler video for @Lacassem and I comparing the Mevo+! haha

[CFreddie]

7 minutes ago, GolfSpy BOS said:

Well this is interesting!

While I'm happy to see that they are still supporting the MLM I do hope that this comes to the MLM2PRO as well.  would make for a much simpler video for @Lacassem and I comparing the Mevo+! haha

Very cool!  As a MLM user (thanks again @Lacassem, you rock), I'm def interested in trying this out.

[barney_bogey]

Has anyone noticed that with new update, the alignment function is... well it's different.

They now have a close up function for where your ball should be placed but the line to align your target has vanished. That makes me wonder if my pull fade is really a slice!

Did I miss a crucial piece of information?

Cheers Spies,

B

[GolfSpy_APH]

I haven't had a chance to use mine recently. Hopefully tomorrow. 

I did run the update do hopefully will be able to give a better update shortly!

[Chilidog808]

Saw a few things on facebook groups that they acknowledged a few bugs and are trying to put out a fix for the last update.

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

1 hour ago, GolfSpy BOS said:

Well this is interesting!

While I'm happy to see that they are still supporting the MLM I do hope that this comes to the MLM2PRO as well.  would make for a much simpler video for @Lacassem and I comparing the Mevo+! haha

It is really nice to have. If it becomes available its worth it if you want to avoid the sticker. I have not seen a major data difference but simplicity makes it worth it!

[Shrek74]

There is a new Titleist ProV1 RPT ball coming, if that helps you @GolfSpy BOS.

[vandyland]

Just did a test side by side with Rapsodo MLM2Pro vs Trackman and, for me, they are so close it really makes me feel good about my purchase. I saw the largest deviation in launch angle but ball flights matched 100% of the time, carry, swing speed and ball speed were all quite close. Biggest advantage trackman has is the club path data but I am not sure that is worth $20k. 

[CSiders12]

Hopping back on this stream for a quick update on the launch monitor. I have been really impressed with the monitor and now have the chance to show it off to the golf team I am coaching. The consistent updates and firmware changes have promoted this product big time. Since the beginning of this test, they have rolled out multiple updates to improve the accuracy and overall experience. Huge, huge, huge success for Rapsodo and golfers around the world. 

 

[GolfSpy_APH]

2 minutes ago, CSiders12 said:

Hopping back on this stream for a quick update on the launch monitor. I have been really impressed with the monitor and now have the chance to show it off to the golf team I am coaching. The consistent updates and firmware changes have promoted this product big time. Since the beginning of this test, they have rolled out multiple updates to improve the accuracy and overall experience. Huge, huge, huge success for Rapsodo and golfers around the world. 

 

This has been one of my favorite parts about this device. I even have enjoyed the need speed training section which I think adds a whole new element. 

[CSiders12]

8 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

This has been one of my favorite parts about this device. I even have enjoyed the need speed training section which I think adds a whole new element. 

I think the speed element adds an entirely new dimension to this. At this price point, if they continuously add new things, they are going to have a real winner compared to the competitors. 

[buckpillar]

31 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

This has been one of my favorite parts about this device. I even have enjoyed the need speed training section which I think adds a whole new element. 

@GolfSpy_APH Do you feel it is worth the price tag compared to others in the same range with comparable features?

[Rearviewmirror]

Can any of the long-term testers comment on the distance accuracy when using range balls compared to real balls? I really want to work on my wedge game from 50-120yds, but not sure if the distances I see with range balls (assuming the MLM2 does some calculations when hitting range balls?) will compare to hitting a Titleist Pro V1 on the course for real.

[GolfSpy_APH]

1 minute ago, Rearviewmirror said:

Can any of the long-term testers comment on the distance accuracy when using range balls compared to real balls? I really want to work on my wedge game from 50-120yds, but not sure if the distances I see with range balls (assuming the MLM2 does some calculations when hitting range balls?) will compare to hitting a Titleist Pro V1 on the course for real.

You have the option to select what type of ball you are using before you start your sessions that will provide more accurate data. Premium balls go further and generally lower spin. 

Outdoor accuracy I really am impressed with. Net accuracy is good, but requires the RPT balls.

[Rearviewmirror]

1 minute ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

You have the option to select what type of ball you are using before you start your sessions that will provide more accurate data. Premium balls go further and generally lower spin. 

I would primarily be hitting outdoor range balls. Do you find if you've selected range balls that the numbers you see are pretty close to what you see with your on course ball?

[GolfSpy_APH]

Just now, Rearviewmirror said:

I would primarily be hitting outdoor range balls. Do you find if you've selected range balls that the numbers you see are pretty close to what you see with your on course ball?

I would say they are closer to what I see on the range.

It does track ball flight so it just allows the MLM2Pro to more accurately measure everything.

Range balls are most definitely not going to react like premium balls.

Hopefully that makes sense.

[GolfSpy_BEN]

3 minutes ago, Rearviewmirror said:

Can any of the long-term testers comment on the distance accuracy when using range balls compared to real balls? I really want to work on my wedge game from 50-120yds, but not sure if the distances I see with range balls (assuming the MLM2 does some calculations when hitting range balls?) will compare to hitting a Titleist Pro V1 on the course for real.

While not an official tester, I have been using the MLM2Pro for the past 4 months. The biggest disparity I see is ball speed numbers with the driver. Range balls rarely get above 150 mph, where as I see higher numbers with a premium ball. As to distances with wedges, I have found the unit to be accurate and reliable with range balls in terms of my stock carry distances. Total distances aren’t as reliable as the unit isn’t taking spin into account

[Rearviewmirror]

Just now, GolfSpy_APH said:

I would say they are closer to what I see on the range.

It does track ball flight so it just allows the MLM2Pro to more accurately measure everything.

Range balls are most definitely not going to react like premium balls.

Hopefully that makes sense.

Ah gotcha - so it's showing range actual distances, not adjusted predictions of what that would equate to if you were using a premium ball?

What I was hoping was that if you selected range ball, a driver shot goes 240yds with a range ball, it would then do some maths and adjust it up to 265yds for a premium ball. Range balls are notoriously short for wedge shots, and so I was hoping this could be a solution to that problem if it was able to give adjusted values to show what a shot with a range ball would do with a real ball.

[Rearviewmirror]

3 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

As to distances with wedges, I have found the unit to be accurate and reliable with range balls in terms of my stock carry distances. Total distances aren’t as reliable as the unit isn’t taking spin into account

So it does some adjusting for range ball carry distance, and you see numbers similar to your on course wedge distances on the MLM2?

[GolfSpy_BEN]

1 minute ago, Rearviewmirror said:

So it does some adjusting for range ball carry distance, and you see numbers similar to your on course wedge distances on the MLM2?

Yes. For example, a stock 54 degree wedge carries 105-110 for me and the mlm2 shows that. The difference being in the total. The algorithm will show 10 yards of roll out because it isn’t able to take spin into account with a range ball. So in actuality, that same ball may hop and stop for 2 yards. These are hypothetical to illustrate the point, because the algorithm also takes descent angle into account so the total distance isn’t too far off, but there are small differences between actual and presumed. If that makes sense

[Rearviewmirror]

1 minute ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

Yes. For example, a stock 54 degree wedge carries 105-110 for me and the mlm2 shows that. The difference being in the total. The algorithm will show 10 yards of roll out because it isn’t able to take spin into account with a range ball. So in actuality, that same ball may hop and stop for 2 yards. These are hypothetical to illustrate the point, because the algorithm also takes descent angle into account so the total distance isn’t too far off, but there are small differences between actual and presumed. If that makes sense

It does. What I was worried about was that it would show 58º wedge with range balls carrying 55yds (how far it probably goes in reality), versus a carry number that equates to real life - where on the course a premium ball would go 70yds.

When you visually watch the range ball, presumably it's going shorter than your 105-110 number?

[GolfSpy_BEN]

10 minutes ago, Rearviewmirror said:

It does. What I was worried about was that it would show 58º wedge with range balls carrying 55yds (how far it probably goes in reality), versus a carry number that equates to real life - where on the course a premium ball would go 70yds.

When you visually watch the range ball, presumably it's going shorter than your 105-110 number?

There is a flag at 100 yards that I use as a target when I hit the 54. I can consistently carry a range ball just at or just past it. The mlm2 accurately shows the shot tracer and carry distance accordingly. Granted the range balls at the range I frequent are in fairly decent shape and the bad ones get rotated out with regularity. So as always, YMMV. 

[CSiders12]

Can any of the long-term testers comment on the distance accuracy when using range balls compared to real balls? I really want to work on my wedge game from 50-120yds, but not sure if the distances I see with range balls (assuming the MLM2 does some calculations when hitting range balls?) will compare to hitting a Titleist Pro V1 on the course for real.

Hey! It's funny that you ask this, because I was quite literally just at my local range hitting shots from 50-100 yards. My local course uses different golf balls and stripes them with a red stripe. Since there are many different balls being used, I was worried about the same thing. However, I am really impressed with how accurate it is and how easy it is to use. I would actually argue that it is most accurate with these distances versus full swing drivers.

I have an iPad that connects to the launch monitor to easily look at the distances. From setting up the monitor, connecting to the iPad, and starting a session, it takes less than 2-3 minutes. Super simple and accurate results.

[golfinnut]

Is there any way to enlarge the yellow "hitting" box when you're doing a range or practice session?  It's really small area 

[xOldBenKenobiX]

7 minutes ago, golfinnut said:

Is there any way to enlarge the yellow "hitting" box when you're doing a range or practice session?  It's really small area 

I have not find a way to make it bigger as of yet.
But honestly after I few tries I have not tried to change the hitting box on the app and view.

 

Rapsodo own video does not show how to change it, so it might be a fixed feature.

Edited March 29 by xOldBenKenobiX

[knightsofnii]

Glad I came back and read through this. The MLM2 is now on my radar.

Thanks guys! Great reviews

[golfinnut]

12 minutes ago, xOldBenKenobiX said:

I have not find a way to make it bigger as of yet.
But honestly after I few tries I have not tried to change the hitting box on the app and view.

 

Rapsodo own video does not show how to change it, so it might be a fixed feature.

 

Maybe the firmware update helped?  Cause I'm having some shots not register

[xOldBenKenobiX]

1 hour ago, golfinnut said:

 

Maybe the firmware update helped?  Cause I'm having some shots not register

Mine is up to date, and no recent issues.

I do hate how small that hitting box is on the screen, that being said, I am sure that I have hit balls outside of it and it read the shot.

[golfinnut]

18 minutes ago, xOldBenKenobiX said:

Mine is up to date, and no recent issues.

I do hate how small that hitting box is on the screen, that being said, I am sure that I have hit balls outside of it and it read the shot.

I did the update so we'll see.