Garmin Approach® R50 Launch Monitor

Garmin Approach® R50 Premium Golf Launch Monitor and Simulator

The Garmin Approach® R50 is a premium golf launch monitor and simulator that lets you practice and play full rounds year-round, indoors or on the driving range. As the first portable launch monitor with a built-in golf simulator, it pairs a 10" color touchscreen with three high-speed cameras to measure your swing and put you on more than 43,000 real-world courses.

Direct measurements of your ball and club data, high-speed impact videos and a built-in Home Tee Hero simulator give you detailed shot feedback at home — then the whole unit packs into the included carrying case to take to the range.

Key Features

• 10" built-in color touchscreen display
• Directly measures more than 15 ball and club metrics (club metrics require a club tracking sticker; 250 included)
• 43,000 built-in courses from around the world (subscription required)
• Built-in Home Tee Hero golf simulator to play full rounds from drive to putt
• 3 high-speed cameras capture precision swing and impact data
• View high-speed impact footage for instant visual feedback
• Compatible with every club in your bag, including putters
• Works inside or on the driving range
• Up to 4 hours of battery life
• Included carrying case for setup, storage and transport

What It Measures

Measured ball and club data includes:

• Club head speed
• Club face angle
• Club path angle
• Angle of attack
• Ball speed
• Launch angle
• Launch direction
• Spin axis
• Spin rate
• Apex height
• Smash factor
• Carry distance
• Total distance
• Deviation distance

Club metrics require a club tracking sticker (250 stickers are included in the box).

Simulation & Practice Features

• Home Tee Hero: play virtual rounds from drive to putt with up to four players on more than 43,000 courses (subscription required)
• Putting supported inside the golf simulator
• Training mode: track stats for each club with a shot dispersion chart based on an advanced ball flight trajectory model
• High-speed impact videos for immediate visual feedback on how you strike each shot
• Built-in barometer adjusts carry distances for your current location for more accurate results
• Compare sessions to track your stats and progress over time
• Weekly tournament with scores posted to a global leaderboard (subscription required)
• Compatible with third-party simulators

Display & Design

• 10" built-in LCD color touchscreen with 800 x 1280 pixel resolution
• 3 high-speed cameras for direct swing and impact capture
• Dimensions: 16.5" x 10.6" x 7.5"; weight: 9 lbs

Connectivity & Apps

• Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® connectivity
• USB-C and HDMI interfaces
• Garmin Golf™ app: view metrics and activities from the R50 or on a compatible smartphone

Battery & Durability

• Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Up to 4 hours of battery life
• IPX3 water rating

Specs

In the Box

• Approach R50 premium golf launch monitor and simulator
• Carrying case
• AC adapter and power cord
• 250 club tracking stickers
• Documentation