Rapsodo MLM2Pro - 2023 Forum Review

[xOldBenKenobiX]

A nice delivery by FedEx today.

I'm impressed with the quick delivery.

Good clean packaging, very inviting product

The carrying case is very nice and will help keep the unit protected when going from the range straight to the course.

Nice Callaway Chrome soft balls with the unit

The package is comprised of the unit, stand, charger, balls and basic instructions.

I like the stand for it, it does give a little bit of height, the other units I have seen on the market are very short and I think that can affect the view of the cameras to the swing.

Set up was easy and intuitive, it took me less than 5 minutes to get it all set and going.

I still got set up all of the individual clubs so I can take it to the range

I like that you can set up and connect to external apps for simulation, I will explore that as I go along.

Very simple menu.

 

Overall I am very impressed with the first on hands of the Rapsodo MLM2Pro!

[Vegan_Golfer_PNW]

7 hours ago, JFish350 said:

Thank you all, I hope we can get everyone the info they are looking for. 

Post up your questions, I look forward to helping answer them. 

one question I have, and this will require you to play a round with the same chrome soft balls they provide. Are the balls with dots reading spin into a net as accurately as the same std ball on the course.

[Mr. Mushball]

Nice and compact! Like to see how reliable it is for indoor vs. outdoor.  If it's relatively accurate I'd consider something like this to pull more real world performance stats.

 

[Shrek74]

14 minutes ago, Vegan_Golfer_PNW said:

one question I have, and this will require you to play a round with the same chrome soft balls they provide. Are the balls with dots reading spin into a net as accurately as the same std ball on the course.

The guys can answer this as they test the unit for sure, but my understanding is that the MLM2Pro will not read spin data for anything other than their special balls. No special balls, no spin data.

[Golfspy_CG2]

19 minutes ago, Vegan_Golfer_PNW said:

one question I have, and this will require you to play a round with the same chrome soft balls they provide. Are the balls with dots reading spin into a net as accurately as the same std ball on the course.

I can answer this one as one of the Beta Tester back in the spring. and it comes directly from Rapsodo.   It reads the spin on the Chrome Soft Balls very accurately into a net.    Obviously, you are not going to use those balls on the course or range.   So Rapsoso says the spin on the course is not as accurate obviously.  That said, I have found the numbers on my outdoor range sessions with range balls to be pretty close to number I get on Trackman.  So I think they want to under promise spin numbers outside with range balls, as there can be so many variables. but I found it to be very good. 

It will be interesting to see what the testers see in that regard. 

[Owengeorge13]

I can’t wait to read all about this! 

[Emag315]

Congratulations golfers!!!

[xOldBenKenobiX]

2 hours ago, Vegan_Golfer_PNW said:

one question I have, and this will require you to play a round with the same chrome soft balls they provide. Are the balls with dots reading spin into a net as accurately as the same std ball on the course.

I can definitely try that, I'm not sure how easy it would be to set up the rapsodo for each on course shot, we love to play first light tee times.

I hope on a colder morning with no one behind me, I can use the range setting to play a full round with it.

I'm going probably going to have to get a dozen of those balls, they are 70 bucks per dozen.

CALLAWAY® RPT™ CHROME SOFT X® GOLF BALLS

 

[xOldBenKenobiX]

1 hour ago, Mr. Mushball said:

Nice and compact! Like to see how reliable it is for indoor vs. outdoor.  If it's relatively accurate I'd consider something like this to pull more real world performance stats.

 

I'm curious on that matter too, I'm very interested in how the lighting will play a role on how it performs.

[Josh Parker]

I am very interested in seeing the results from the range to a net on data points with/without the Callaway RPT balls.  

[sirchunksalot]

Are any of you using Android? I'm curious to see how it works on that platform.

Congratulations again everyone, I'm really excited about this test. 

[xOldBenKenobiX]

1 hour ago, sirchunksalot said:

Are any of you using Android? I'm curious to see how it works on that platform.

Congratulations again everyone, I'm really excited about this test. 

Unfortunately I do not have an android device anymore.

But there is an android app for the MLM2Pro 

[xOldBenKenobiX]

1 hour ago, jdparker said:

I am very interested in seeing the results from the range to a net on data points with/without the Callaway RPT balls.  

I got an auto cross event tomorrow morning, I'm trying to hit some shots onto the net in the afternoon, and hopefully the range Sunday morning, so I hope to get initial numbers on both the RPT and range balls.

[Josh Parker]

4 minutes ago, xOldBenKenobiX said:

I got an auto cross event tomorrow morning, I'm trying to hit some shots onto the net in the afternoon, and hopefully the range Sunday morning, so I hope to get initial numbers on both the RPT and range balls.

Look forward to the results. I plan on adding an addition to the house and installing a simulator but also want the ability to take to the range and have useful data. 

[JFish350]

9 hours ago, Vegan_Golfer_PNW said:

one question I have, and this will require you to play a round with the same chrome soft balls they provide. Are the balls with dots reading spin into a net as accurately as the same std ball on the course.

I think I could do that, or maybe a few of us could just to see if we get the same results. 

[GolfSpy_APH]

With the units starting to arrive the excitement and anticipation is growing! 

I liked, but didnt love the MLM and found it a good unit for what it does and was to provide. It never became something that I felt was a must have though. More like a fun addition to have here and there. I am hopeful that with the additional features the MLM2PRO has it will feel like a must have must use as much as possible piece of equipment. 

[Woody83]

10 hours ago, sirchunksalot said:

Are any of you using Android? I'm curious to see how it works on that platform.

Congratulations again everyone, I'm really excited about this test. 

I will be using Android

[sirchunksalot]

1 minute ago, Woody83 said:

I will be using Android

I appreciate you letting me know! One of the biggest reasons I didn't go in on the original MLM was the inability to use it with the Android platform. 

I'll be reading closely to hear how it performs!

[Ben_Howell34]

On 8/25/2023 at 2:27 PM, xOldBenKenobiX said:

A nice delivery by FedEx today.

I'm impressed with the quick delivery.

Good clean packaging, very inviting product

The carrying case is very nice and will help keep the unit protected when going from the range straight to the course.

Nice Callaway Chrome soft balls with the unit

The package is comprised of the unit, stand, charger, balls and basic instructions.

I like the stand for it, it does give a little bit of height, the other units I have seen on the market are very short and I think that can affect the view of the cameras to the swing.

Set up was easy and intuitive, it took me less than 5 minutes to get it all set and going.

I still got set up all of the individual clubs so I can take it to the range

I like that you can set up and connect to external apps for simulation, I will explore that as I go along.

Very simple menu.

 

Overall I am very impressed with the first on hands of the Rapsodo MLM2Pro!

That looks sick!

[JFish350]

I received the Rapsodo unit today. I am still waiting for an email that says it's on it's way.  I'll work on unboxing a little later, Lots going on with the tourney tomorrow and need to get scheduling at least started for youth football.

[xOldBenKenobiX]

Did a quick range session this morning.

Good first impressions from the unit.

Hitting from the mats today.

Due to the elevation difference I was having a hard time getting the hitting area to line up.

A couple of goul balls took care of that.

I love all of the different stats the unit offer.

I just wish that I could see more than 3 at the time, but it is pretty great.

[sirchunksalot]

1 hour ago, xOldBenKenobiX said:

Did a quick range session this morning.

Good dirts impressions from the unit.

Hitting from the mats today.

Due to the elevation difference I was having a hard time getting the hitting area to line up.

A couple of goul balls took care of that.

I love all of the different stats the unit offer.

I just wish that I could see more than 3 at the time, but it is pretty great.

Great stuff Elson! It's good to see some information from the range and see the Rapsodo in action. I know you did it took a bit of work to get the height correct but other than that, how easy was it to set up?

[xOldBenKenobiX]

1 minute ago, sirchunksalot said:

Great stuff Elson! It's good to see some information from the range and see the Rapsodo in action. I know you did it took a bit of work to get the height correct but other than that, how easy was it to set up?

It was great to get that feedback, I always knew what a badly hit shot felt and sounded like, now I know where to look for my ball.

Setting up was extremely easy, turn on the device, connect to my phone set up location and it was ready to go, writing the steps make it seem a lot longer than what actually happened on the range, it was a couple minutes ready and go.

I need to get a stand for my phone, so I don't need to pick it up to see the feedback after each shot.

 

[DriverBreaker]

Something to consider for the testers (and sorry if their has been mentioned already).  I’ve followed this product since its launch and one of the things that people complain about is that you have to use the pre-marked Chrome Soft balls.  They are some solutions/workarounds to this that I’ve seen (example link below).

https://justapotamusdesigns.com/products/copy-of-rapsodo-mlm2pro-ball-dots-pack-of-50-for-50-balls?variant=43346085150875&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2021-01-04&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6KunBhDxARIsAKFUGs9J_LhkYChU7_ImsOHiYRTEXM94W_MjKB6GNvQI23EnQ0xjaDMnO9UaAhC0EALw_wcB

Id love to see if anyone can figure out/test some of these type of workarounds to see how feasible they are.  I’ve heard pretty good things about the dot stickers in the link above. 

[xOldBenKenobiX]

19 hours ago, DriverBreaker said:

Something to consider for the testers (and sorry if their has been mentioned already).  I’ve followed this product since its launch and one of the things that people complain about is that you have to use the pre-marked Chrome Soft balls.  They are some solutions/workarounds to this that I’ve seen (example link below).

https://justapotamusdesigns.com/products/copy-of-rapsodo-mlm2pro-ball-dots-pack-of-50-for-50-balls?variant=43346085150875&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2021-01-04&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6KunBhDxARIsAKFUGs9J_LhkYChU7_ImsOHiYRTEXM94W_MjKB6GNvQI23EnQ0xjaDMnO9UaAhC0EALw_wcB

Id love to see if anyone can figure out/test some of these type of workarounds to see how feasible they are.  I’ve heard pretty good things about the dot stickers in the link above. 

Thank you, this is some awesome information.

I figured that someone had made something like this, but had not looked it up.

[xOldBenKenobiX]

Checking out the app this morning and I love the feature to go back and review your shots, and swing video.

 

I like being able to freeze at a particular moment of my swing.

 

What I love the most is the impact vision, I can see with good feedback that by instinctively trying to fight my natural slice, my clubhead is coming in very closed at impact.

I wish I could export just the impact vision video, but it is not letting me.

 

[phitaumatthew]

If testers wouldn't mind, would love to know how the MLM stacks up outside against a system like trackman - especially with Driver and FWs

[snoopy79]

Following this thread for sure as I really like the MLM my buddy has, and this new unit looks to be quite the upgrade.

[RockerFCC]

I have been following the update and performance progress since this came out, almost got one a few months ago, but have a bigger fish in mind now LOL. With the Rapsodo ball this thing seems really good, without using the dotted ball the side spin can be off a bit from what I understand. Is this what you have seen in testing? I am real curious how it tracks on the range with regular balls vs into the net with the dots, purely from a side spin perspective. Also, did this last update make the short chipping better? That was an issue a month or two ago. Looks like you are having fun with this, congrats.

Edited August 28, 2023 by RockerFCC

[xOldBenKenobiX]

On 8/27/2023 at 11:52 AM, DriverBreaker said:

Something to consider for the testers (and sorry if their has been mentioned already).  I’ve followed this product since its launch and one of the things that people complain about is that you have to use the pre-marked Chrome Soft balls.  They are some solutions/workarounds to this that I’ve seen (example link below).

https://justapotamusdesigns.com/products/copy-of-rapsodo-mlm2pro-ball-dots-pack-of-50-for-50-balls?variant=43346085150875&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2021-01-04&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6KunBhDxARIsAKFUGs9J_LhkYChU7_ImsOHiYRTEXM94W_MjKB6GNvQI23EnQ0xjaDMnO9UaAhC0EALw_wcB

Id love to see if anyone can figure out/test some of these type of workarounds to see how feasible they are.  I’ve heard pretty good things about the dot stickers in the link above. 

So you got me curious and I ended up doing some research and found this 3D printed marker guide on eBay.

Golf ball marking template for Rapsodo RPT MLM2PRO launch monitor