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Garmin Approach R50
Garmin calls the Approach R50 “the premium golf simulator and launch monitor that puts you on course to play your best game from drive to putt.”
Evidence: Research-based
Specifications
7 of the 7 fields we checked are published by Garmin.
| Specification | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking | 3 high-speed camerasGarmin spec: “Measurement technology: 3 high-speed cameras.” | Evidence: Verified |
| Where it works | Inside or on the driving rangeGarmin: “Works inside or on the driving range.” | Evidence: Verified |
| Measures | 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 distanceGarmin’s “Launch Monitor Metrics” list (14 names); the overview cites “direct measurements of more than 15 ball and club metrics,” footnoted “Included tracking sticker required.” Garmin does not separate measured from calculated values in the list. | Evidence: Verified |
| Space needed | Launch monitor approximately 1.5 ft. to the side of the tee location, facing itGarmin’s owner’s manual: “You must place the launch monitor approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) to the side of the tee location.” It states no distance to a net or screen and no room size. | Evidence: Verified |
| Software | Built-in Home Tee Hero simulator on a 10-inch touchscreen; Garmin Golf app; compatible with 3rd-party simulatorsGarmin names no specific third-party simulator on this page. | Evidence: Verified |
| Subscription | Home Tee Hero course play (43,000+ courses) and the weekly global leaderboard require a subscriptionGarmin footnote: “Subscription required”; spec list: “Home tee hero (with active subscription).” Garmin does not state the price on this page. | Evidence: Verified |
| Battery | Internal rechargeable lithium-ion, up to 4 hours | Evidence: Verified |
Compare prices
The latest new price we checked at each retailer: lowest price first among those in stock, then the rest.
- DICK'S Sporting Goods$4,999.99See at DICK'S Sporting Goods: Garmin Approach R50Affiliate link
- Global Golf$4,999.99See at Global Golf: Garmin Approach R50Affiliate link
- Golf Galaxy$4,999.99See at Golf Galaxy: Garmin Approach R50Affiliate link
Prices can differ by configuration, color or pack size; where a retailer’s price buys something specific, it says so under the price. Check the retailer’s page before you buy.
What Garmin claims
Garmin’s own statements about the Approach R50, each with its source.
Portability
Garmin calls the Approach R50 a portable launch monitor with a built-in golf simulator and includes a carrying case for moving between a home setup and the driving range; it lists the unit at 9 lbs.
Evidence: Verified
Alternatives
The other launch monitors we have researched, placed by the price we last saw: the five nearest in price in each group.
Spend less
- FlightScope Mevo Gen2$1,149
- Uneekor EYE MINI LITE$1,699
- SkyTrak ST MAX$1,995
- Uneekor EYE MINI$2,999
- Bushnell Golf Launch Pro$2,999.99
Similar price
- Full Swing KIT$4,999
Spend more
- Foresight Sports GC3$6,999
Price checks
What it has cost, store by store
7 checks · 3 stores
- Lowest new now
- $4,999.99
- At DICK'S Sporting Goods
- Maker’s list price
- $4,999.99
- Selling at list
- Lowest used
- —
- No current used listing
- Deal check
- Day 33 of 60
- Deal calls start after 60 days of its own prices
Latest at each store
DICK'S Sporting Goods
$4,999.99New
One check so far
Lowest new
Global Golf
$4,999.99New
Same as our first check
Golf Galaxy
$4,999.99New
One check so far
Every check (7)
| Checked | Store | Condition | Stock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9 | Global Golf | New | In stock | $4,999.99 |
| Nov 2 | Global Golf | New | In stock | $4,999.99 |
| Oct 30 | DICK'S Sporting Goods | New | In stock | $4,999.99 |
| Oct 30 | Golf Galaxy | New | In stock | $4,999.99 |
| Oct 19 | Global Golf | New | In stock | $4,999.99 |
| Oct 12 | Global Golf | New | In stock | $4,999.99 |
| Oct 9 | Global Golf | New | In stock | $4,999.99 |
Evidence ledger
Where the information on this page came from, when it was read, and how firmly it is established.
- Evidence: Verified
Garmin publishes the Approach R50 camera system, launch monitor metrics, battery life, weight, subscription requirements and price.
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page when we checked. Garmin’s page carries its specs, footnotes and price as product data embedded in the page; matching was done against that embedded text.