Garmin reveal all-new Approach R50 premium launch monitor and golf simulator
Garmin has announced the all-new Approach® R50 premium launch monitor and golf simulator, allowing golfers the luxury of teeing it up 365 days a year on their home setup or at any driving range.
The Approach R50 features a 10” built-in, colour touchscreen display and more than 43,000 preloaded golf courses worldwide with an improved version of Home Tee Hero.
Using three different cameras, the launch monitor can track more than 15 ball and club metrics, including measured spin rate and spin axis.
It can also provide precision analytics for every club – from driver to putter – and deliver high-speed impact videos so players can review a close-up look at their contact for each shot.
Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales said: “Leveraging our most advanced technology with an elaborate three-camera system, our Approach R50 can provide golfers of all levels with the cutting-edge metrics and analytics they need to help improve their game.
“Whether you want to see specific shot metrics, see how and where the ball comes off your club, or just want to play a round on a rainy day, we’ve got your game.”
key features
Get a tee time anytime – with the Approach R50 and an indoor setup, golfers don’t need to take a day off due to bad weather. Play a full virtual round on more than 43,000 courses around the world from the comforts of the garage, basement or driving range. The enhanced Home Tee Hero simulator includes four-ball play and weekly tournaments on a global leaderboard. Play realistic rounds on home courses, get in a practice round before an upcoming trip or try out bucket list courses – all without paying airfare, lodging and green fees.
Elevate your game – the training mode feature records sessions and saves stats for each club, allowing players to see and understand improvements over time. High-speed impact videos provide immediate visual feedback on each shot.
Take your game anywhere – in addition to providing comprehensive and precise metrics, the Approach R50 offers users the versatility to play just about anywhere with adequate space. The premium launch monitor is simple to set up, features up to four hours of battery life and includes a handy carrying case.
Available now, the Approach R50 premium launch monitor has a suggested retail price starting at £4,299.99. To learn more, visit garmin.com/golf.
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