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Rapsodo MLM: iPhone or iPad launch monitor
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The original Rapsodo MLM is aimed at iPhone and iPad owners who want shot tracing and swing replay without investing in a large standalone unit. What sets it apart is that it uses your Apple device as the screen and camera, adding immediate swing replay and shot trace to the data from the MLM unit itself.
- Technology
- Unit plus iPhone or iPad camera
- Key data
- Advanced metrics with shot trace
- Spin
- Not stated
- Indoor use
- Indoor and outdoor
- Software
- iPhone and iPad only
In its favour
- Immediate swing replay with shot trace on your phone or tablet.
- Indoor and outdoor use is stated in the listing.
- Carrying case and charging cord are included.
Good to know
- Works with iPhone and iPad only, so Android users should look elsewhere.
- Listed battery life is 6 hours, and the specific metrics are not listed.
Our take
How it works
The MLM unit sits behind the ball and pairs with an iPhone or iPad over Bluetooth and WiFi. Your device films the swing and the app overlays a trace of the ball flight. The listing mentions immediate swing replay, shot trace technology and advanced metrics.
It is strictly iOS only, so Android owners should look at other options.
Setup is mostly a case of placing the unit a short distance behind the ball and propping your phone or tablet so the camera can see you. Getting the alignment right takes a few sessions, after which it becomes routine.
Indoors and outdoors
Rapsodo states the MLM works indoors and outdoors. A GPS satellite view is mentioned in the title, so on a range you can see shots against an aerial image. Indoors, a net and enough room to swing are needed.
Hardware details
Battery life is listed at six hours, the unit weighs 400 g and measures 19.6 x 5.8 x 17.4 cm. In the box are a carrying case, a charging cord, the MLM unit and a quick start guide. Rapsodo gives a one year manufacturer warranty. Spin is not specified in the listing.
Because the Apple device does the filming, battery drain on your phone is worth watching during long sessions. Taking a power bank to the range is a sensible precaution.
MLM against the MLM2PRO and Shot Scope LM1
The newer Rapsodo MLM2PRO adds its own dual cameras and radar, measured spin and course simulation, so it is the better choice for a home simulator. The Shot Scope LM1 has its own colour screen and works without a phone. The MLM sits as an entry point into video-based feedback.
Who should pass
Golfers without an iPhone or iPad cannot use it. Anyone wanting measured spin or 30,000+ simulated courses should look at the MLM2PRO.
Golfers who mainly want simple carry figures with no phone involved will find a radar unit such as the PRGR more convenient.
Verdict
Choose the Rapsodo MLM if you own an iPhone or iPad and want shot trace and swing replay at an entry level. For measured spin and course simulation, step up to the Rapsodo MLM2PRO, and if you want a unit with its own screen, the Shot Scope LM1 fits better.
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Amazon listing title: Rapsodo Mobile Launch Monitor for Golf Indoor and Outdoor Use with GPS Satellite View and Professional Level Accuracy, iPhone & iPad Only