GARMIN R10 vs SKYTRAK Launch Monitor! Which product is more accurate?
Alex from GolfMagic compared the qualities of the Garmin R10 and the Skytrak launch monitors.
The Garmin R10 and Skytrak launch monitors are both very good and very popular products that provide significant contributions to game improvement.
A key difference however is the price and this could be a determining factor for people interested in buying a new launch monitor.
The Garmin R10 costs £529 which is very good value, but the Skytrak launch monitor is £1995. This is significantly more expensive but this is because of the technology and accuracy that comes with the product.
The Skytrak only needs to be placed a matter of feet away from your ball and it is used best to its full potential indoors as opposed to outside.
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The accuracy of the data provided by this launch monitor is fantastic. The numbers are reliable and will help you to hone in your yardages and club distances.
The Skytrak monitor can take longer to set up than the Garmin R10. You need to synchronise the laser with the ball in order for it to work.
Nonetheless, the Skytrak monitor instils confidence in your mind. You can trust the numbers that it produces.
The Garmin R10 can be used anywhere, but it performs much better when it is used outside on the practice ground or the driving range.
It is very practical and easy to carry and the device needs to be placed between four and eight feet away from your ball for your shots to be picked up.
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Home Tee Hero is one of a selection of game modes that are very fun to use. They make practice more enjoyable and it helps you improve your game.
The Garmin R10 offers a good variety of data features such as attack angle and club path. These aspects are not offered by Skytrak.
In terms of accuracy, this is what makes up the difference in price between the Garmin R10 and Skytrak launch monitors.
The R10 is slightly less reliable and less accurate which can have a detrimental effect on your game. If you can afford to do so, it may be worth considering the Skytrak launch monitor.
