Rapsodo MLM2PRO Launch Monitor - Outdoor Accuracy Test (with Range Balls) 

My first thought is you guys owe me $700. I’m going to buy one of these and you guys are the reason.

This is the video I've been waiting for to learn if launch monitors are as accurate indoors as outdoors with real-time ball flights.

This is exactly what I was waiting for, thank you!

Great Video boys. This is what I wanted to see.

I received mine about a week ago. I have been very pleased with it so far, everything seems accurate.

That was awesome to see fellas and good to know there is an alternative to spending 7k in order to get better. As others mentioned would like to see the club path and spin information but the accuracy of what they do give you is pretty awesome. Great job

Just picked mine up and it’s on charge. Looking forward to testing it out

Great review!! I feel confident with these numbers. I will be using this indoors and on the range if I am getting this. Indoors I worry about Spin and range I worry about shot shape, carry and total yardage. This makes me super happy to know.

Loving your channel fellas! Keep up the great work! I hope no one was on the par 5 green below when you guys ripped those drives, lol. 🍻

Love this review and analysis! Great work guys. Super thorough 🙌🙌🙌💯💯👍👍👍

Great video guys 👍🏼

Had my MLM2pro for about a year now and its great. If you can live without angle of attack, face to path and swing path, this thing is great. To get those 3 additional specs you need about spend several thousands of dollars more.

Thanks for your review...Looks like MLM2 Pro is the unit to do the job and the price along with it sitting behind the golfer, this I really Love...

Love the vid and analysis, got mine about a week ago. Made a jig for marking balls and it reads the spin just fine with my own markings.

Would love to get one of these. Just had a baby so this would be ideal to practice with while on leave. Just a bit out of budget.

I purchased this day one. I absolutely love it. Still only using it in the net at home but will be going to the range with it soon.. Great video guys!!

Super helpful, thanks! I'm primarily looking for a device to bring to the range with me to help me practice my distance control inside 150 yards. Seems perfectly capable of that. I was also impressed with the accuracy on the longer clubs too. It might even be accurate enough for meaningful gapping analysis. I'd be curious how accurate the dispersion is vs GC3? It'd be awesome if it was accurate enough to get a sense for my shot patterns with different clubs so I could use it to inform my on-course strategy.

We need a video that details the additional features that you get from Rapsoto tha first year. Does it depict angular data of shots! Great videos guys!

Working out the averages on such a small sample size seems a bit meaningless especially when one of the three shots is an outlier as it was with the 7 iron. Regardless of that the Rapsodo performed extremely well. Very impressive unit when working properly. I've seen other videos and read a lot of complaints about connectivity issues. Don't know whether that is down to user error or some units are just not working properly but when it is working properly this thing is very impressive.

I have an MLM2 Pro and it is clutch

Pretty good stuff right there. Initially I didn't like the special RPT ball for spin as I think it's not practical for most people, but it seems like it doesn't really matter. For most golfers, they can't control the spin anyways so as long as the end result is good, all is well!

Great analysis guys. As a radar device the lack of spin on the MLM should be a non-issue on the range as the device should show the correct flight dynamics, which it clearly did. I think the blip on the 7 iron carry data was more a GC3 issue because if you compare shots 1 and 2 there should be very little difference in carry between those shots as ball speed within 1 mph and launch angle only 1 degree out and these should cancel each other out. The MLM had the same carry whereas GC3 had 11 yards difference which appears way too much given the other dynamics. As an aside Rapsodo do need to sort out the roll out on wedges as still seems to be too high at mid teens in yards.

Pretty crazy its so accurate with no spin numbers

i wonder if rapsodo is willing to partner up with driving ranges and give them a number of devices and people can rent them for 10-15 bucks an hour or something like that and for them to provide the range with balls with the dots on them. that would be sick! if you offer this and have the store sell your product, thats a win win situation.

Love this. I feel like you guys are giving us good information. I am curious to know these other guys here on RU-vid that review the MLM2PRO as well. They found the launch angle is 2-3 degrees weak. I am thinking they just threw the unit down and just hit the balls. I have a feeling that you guys decided to take the extra probably 2 min to make sure everything is more square. I still have confidence this is a great product and waiting again for stock to buy.

Good stuff, thanks, but would have been great to compare side carry numbers as well.

Needed this. Using a PRGR, was curious about swing speed, ball speed, carry distance. Decent launch # are a plus

Thanks for the comparison. Please put the mlm2pro vs swing caddie sc200 and compare those two.

Can live without spin at the range when the other numbers are that good! Amazing bit of kit for the price by comparison, proper game changer and can’t wait to get one 👍

What’s up with all these golf youtube channels with high-end production and barely squeezing 100k subs? I for sure thought with this much production value in the vid this channel would have like 500k subs.

Great test!! Just what we wanted to see. Spin is not that big of a deal outside.

Guys, great analysis! Outdoors - which is my use case - would you go for the Garmin R10 or the MLM or a different (similar price range)?

Really appreciate the feedback! How far behind the ball was the Rapsodo MLM2PRO setup?

Great video! Have you done a comparison of the MLM vs MLM2PRO on the range? If we're ok not having spin numbers on outdoor range sessions, my understanding is the main benefit of the MLM2 is that it has it's own internal camera, so you don't have to use your phone/ipad. If that's the case and numbers are both accurate, there's a case for the $300 MLM. Thoughts?

Now if you can actually get them to make more units so we can buy one. Amazon says up to 2 months to get one. The website says we will email you when there's more available. Cancelled my Garmin R10 order after seeing how good this performs.

Here's how these machines work: The machine has built-in spin values for the club which is selected. "Average" spin values. That's why you have to select the club used in the MLM. So if the player has spin numbers for his shot which are close to what is preprogrammed into the machine, then you'll get calculated distances which are close to accurate. If your own shots aren't close to what is preprogrammed, then distance will be off. But there's no way to know without comparing it to something. Throw in a couple of other players in there and you'll get varying results. Get a player who is super spinny with the driver for example, and it won't be close. There's a reason they have special balls so that spin is measured. If spin wasn't important, then you wouldn't need it. Is 4 yards good enough for a 7 iron? That will be up to you, but that's almost half a club. Is that good enough for gapping? Side note that ball speed is easy to measure accurately. I have an old radar unit (probably 15 years old) that I put up against a trackman and ball speed was within +/-1 mph on the same shots. One other final comment: You went through the whole testing procedure and only hit 3 balls... I don't understand that. Hit 20 balls for each club and you'll know how many outliers are typical.

Great stuff. Any chance to test Garmin R10 vs Rapsodo MLM2PRO at outdoor environment with range balls?

Can this unit be connected to a large screen TV instead of having to purchase a projector and screen? Also, this unit REQUIRES the use of a laptop or phone, correct? Is an internet/ wifi connection required in the range or golf course simulation mode? Can multiple players have a profile on the same unit, and how does that work? Well done fellas, love the channel. I just subscribed too!!

those launch angle numbers make me wish i had enough money to buy an mlm2 ;}

With the launch direction, it seems the rapsodo showed around 0.7degrees more left on every shot, could it be that the unit was just pointing 0.7degrees more to the right than actually misreading slightly? Good review

Does either device (or the Mevo+) have a setting for using poor quality “range” balls? Like a way to apply an algorithm that accounts for the difference in ball. Or if you want to see accurate distances for your clubs, do you have to be indoors with top quality balls (like Titleist RCT or Callaway RCP)?

Did you guys shoot any of the targets with a range finder to see what actual was? I see so many videos comparing units against each other but none showing actual measured distance. Can you please make that video?

I know this is a Rhapsodo review, but I can’t help but think that Mike is leaving 10-15 yards of driver distance on the table. He’s got at least 5mph of swing speed on me but his launch is super low. Get that AoA and launch up and he’ll be carrying 265 (with more rollout).

I just took mine to the range with my buddy who is scratch and it wasn’t reading good at all. I had it lined up perfect too. Any suggestions?

Can you guys try testing the accuracy in a covered outdoor setup? I don’t think it works well with long irons in a covered area

Hey Mike! What's model is your hat? Thanks! Nice review as usual!

Spin is VERY important. Deal breaker for me Can you compare the rapsodo with the newly released swing caddie sc4 outdoors at the range using standard range balls?

great job guys but it would be great to see 10 shots for each club. taking the average of just 3 shots is not a great representation in terms of statistics

Does the Rapsodo also measure AoA? Would be for me an important factor for proper driving

Test the swing caddie sc4

Did you use range or premium ball in the settings?

So on the range with range balls, its pretty much giving the same data as the original MLM?

Your test was with "white" balls. Does the results change if you use "yellow" balls?

I know they say range balls are slightly limited flight. Are the yardages given range ball distance or calculated distance with a good ball based off ball speed and launch? Thanks!!!

Comparing it against $7K equipment will make a big mac taste like a prime rib, but compare it to a cheaper unit like garmin and it will still taste like a big mac. This unit is for better amateurs and it shows. The GC is in another league and is priced thereafter. I don’t think a lot of pro’s will be folding one of these out on the range on wednesdays before the tournament starts. I wonder how much callaway is paying for the unit in reality. And i have a feeling that club and ball data will come , but behind the paywall, after they have sold 300k units.

I think you should do 10 shots each club for a better average

I wonder how the Rapsodo got reasonably accurate carry distance and shot shape without calculating spin into the equation, or is it actually measuring spin and putting it into the equation but not showing the spin number because they aren't confident its being accurately measured? On a range using range balls and being able to actually see the shot shape, I'd love to have club path and face angle data so I can see what actually contributed to the shot shape. With a 240fps camera in the unit I can't understand why they aren't offering that data. If the Garmin R10 can do it with reasonable (dubious) accuracy then surely the Rapsodo can give us something to help us focus on the swing itself.

Hey guys, quick question, any idea on when Rapsodo will have these in stock again? I really want to get one but people are uncharging the crap out of them on eBay. I would rather wait if it's not going to be a super long wait.

Have you tested the Garmin R10 against the four site at the range yet? I would like to see those numbers.

Can the device be used for speed training i.e. without hitting a golf ball?

Will it track outdoors off real gras, or do you need to hit off a mat?

How did u get mlm2pro on laptop theres no app for it on windows?

Mlm2pro is the best $700 I have ever spent

Would have been better to hit some hooks and slices to see how it tracks

The fact this has a camera and doesn't show club path or spin outdoors is a HUGE letdown, when this was first announced I had such high hopes due to the higher price point compared to the R10. Maybe they will find a way to calculate spin and club path in the future like Garmin have, atm it is a deal breaker.

I have had no luck with mine, wildly inaccurate distances. often 15-20yards short than real

shouldn’t we remember that the gc3 isn’t 100% accurate as it’s not taking into account what the wind is doing with the ball hence the reason TrackMan is far more superior outside on the range than the GC3 or 4. I do think it’s amazing for the money

I hate to be this person, but your data (~7:55 mark) is off.. I see a few Difference Averages that don't make sense to me but maybe some data was hidden or something. Basically all of the Difference Averages for the Driver are off.. 1+1+4 = 6. 6/3 = 2. You have 2.5. 1+0+1 = 2. 2/3 = 0.66. You have 0.5. -0.8 - 0.7 - 0.7 = -2.2. -2.2/3 = -0.73333. You have -0.7. 0.1+0.5+0 = 0.6 0.6/3 = 0.2. You have 0.25 Another example: the Launch Direction of the Wedge, the "Difference" should be in absolutes. For the 1st shot, you have a difference of -0.9. The difference is actually 0.9 (no negative). The difference between -1.6 and -0.7 is not -0.9, but 0.9. This oversight also affects the overall Average of the Differences. Using the -0.9 instead of 0.9, you do in fact come out w/ a 0.2333 average. However, if you use the 0.9 (not negative), the difference average comes out to be 0.8333 which is a decent enough difference. Both 0.2333 and 0.8333 are great numbers! I'm just looking out for you in case this kind of issue happens again and really affects potential buyers' view of the data. I really don't think this case will sway anyone either way, but whatever lol. Sorry to be "that guy" or the nerdy guy, but gotta keep ya honest!

Driver needs to see spin data.

Why did u choose to test the MLM2 vs R10 Indoors and made a huge deal about how much better and accurate the MLM2 was due to its ability to measured spin axis with RPT balls then u essentially dismiss the importance of spin axis outdoors bc the MLM2 can’t measure this with range balls? and u did not include the R10 in this outdoor test where both units would be on par with each other?This is very much a paid infomercial for Rapsodo… and I own the MLM2. How about commenting on the all the MLM2 issues - poor connection, crappy poor software, the fact that unit is single player only, no landscape mode, the fact that spin data , Sim use, 3rd party integration is hidden behind a $200 yearly paywall fee? All this is free on the R10. This test is clickbait, paid advertising, and flawed similar to your initial testing comparing the R10 and MLM2. This device has some impressive features but we need more objective testing to highlight them.

maths lesson: driver difference 1+1+4=6. 6 divided 3=2 not 2.5

Spin not so important for me. Descent angle is huge

SPIN SPIN SPIN and Ball Speed are all that matter for every club up to Driver on the Range except to a lesser extent launch angle. With SPIN and Ball Speed and angle you can pretty much dial your game, without SPIN you can't end of story.

Neither is accurate unless you actually measure where the ball lands on the range . Whys is no one doing this . The GC3 can be out just like any thing . All that matters is distance and direction .

3 shot average is meaningless. Do 10+ and the averages will go way down.

Too bad you can't buy them now.

No club data and no spin ? This thing is nothing burger at that price.

We’re at what, 4 Rapsodo videos in two months now? Good lord guys calm down.