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Rapsodo MLM2PRO: cameras plus radar, measured spin
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This listing of the MLM2PRO is pitched squarely at golfers building a practice space at home who also want to take the same unit to the range. Rapsodo states full functionality both indoors and outdoors and compatibility with Apple and Android devices, which removes two of the most common limits found on budget simulators.
- Technology
- Dual optical cameras plus radar
- Key data
- 13 metrics, 6 measured
- Spin
- Spin rate and spin axis
- Indoor use
- Full functionality indoors and outdoors
- Software
- Simulation at 30,000+ courses
In its favour
- Six measured metrics including spin rate and spin axis, out of 13 shown in total.
- Shot Vision and Impact Vision give swing replay options alongside the data.
- Works fully indoors and outdoors and is compatible with Apple and Android.
Good to know
- The listing does not state which features need an ongoing Rapsodo membership.
- Camera based units need good lighting and a clear view of the ball.
Our take
Measurement approach
Like other MLM2PRO units, this one combines dual optical cameras with radar processing. Rapsodo quotes 13 metrics, six of them measured rather than calculated, including spin rate and spin axis. Spin axis is the number that explains why a ball curves, so it is a valuable figure for anyone working on a slice or hook.
Shot Vision and Impact Vision give two kinds of replay: one of the whole swing and one zoomed in on contact.
Simulation at home
The headline for this bundle is the simulator side, with more than 30,000 courses available. Indoors you will need a net or screen and enough depth for the cameras and radar to see the ball, but Rapsodo makes no distinction between indoor and outdoor capability in the listing.
Rapsodo Combines add a repeatable test of 24 shots across two approach targets and a driver target, which turns a winter of indoor practice into something measurable.
The listing does not spell out whether simulation requires an ongoing membership, so check that before you commit.
Box contents and hardware
In the box are the MLM2PRO, a tripod, a carrying case, a charging cable and three Callaway RPT Chrome Soft X golf balls. The product details give an eight hour battery life, a weight of 454 g and a one year manufacturer warranty. Connectivity covers Bluetooth, USB and WiFi.
Against the SkyTrak ST MAX and Voice Caddie SC4 Pro
The SkyTrak ST MAX pairs dual Doppler radar with photometric cameras and includes a year of software, aimed at dedicated simulator rooms. The Voice Caddie SC4 Pro offers E6 Connect with one free course, but its simulator side is iOS only. The MLM2PRO offers the broadest phone support of the three.
Who should choose something else
If you just want speed and carry at the range, this is more than you need, and the Shot Scope LM1 is simpler. Golfers who want a monitor with a built-in display, independent of a phone or tablet, should look at the SC4 Pro.
Verdict
Buy this MLM2PRO bundle if you want one unit that handles a home simulator setup and range sessions, with measured spin and support for both iPhone and Android. If you want a dedicated simulator room device, the SkyTrak ST MAX is the step up, and for a unit with its own screen, the Voice Caddie SC4 Pro.
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Amazon listing title: Rapsodo MLM2PRO Mobile Launch Monitor + Golf Simulator, Grey