New launch monitor with color touchscreen
and three high-speed cameras offers more accurate club and
ball measurements so golfers can tee up for a full round, rain or
shine
OLATHE,
Kan., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin
(NYSE: GRMN) today 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, color touchscreen display and more than 43,000 preloaded
golf courses worldwide with an improved version of Home Tee
Hero1. Utilizing three different cameras, the launch
monitor can track more than 15 ball and club metrics2,
including measured spin rate and spin axis. It can also provide
precision analytics for every club – from the driver to the putter
– and deliver high-speed impact videos so players can review a
close-up look at their contact for each shot.
"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."
–Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer
Sales
See the Approach R50 in action on Garmin's YouTube channel.
Get a tee time anytime
A cold, rainy day often results in a canceled tee time. But 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 – from drive
to putt – on more than 43,000 courses around the world from the
comforts of the garage, basement or driving range. Through the
enhanced Home Tee Hero simulator, golfers can play virtual rounds
with up to four players and participate in weekly tournaments with
scores posted on a global leaderboard1, all viewable
from the Approach R50 display.
For the ultimate simulator experience, the Approach R50 can
easily be connected to a monitor or a projector, allowing
users to turn their garage or basement into their favorite virtual
course. Players can simply mirror the display on their Approach R50
to a projector or external monitor – or customize the setup to
their needs. For example, golfers can experience immersive virtual
rounds with Home Tee Hero on a displayed projector and then can
choose to see their launch monitor data or impact videos on the
Approach R50 display. Or for golfers who want to simplify their
setup, the portable Approach R50 can serve as a simulator all on
its own.
Elevate your game
Golfers looking to better themselves between rounds or during
the offseason can utilize the training mode feature on the Approach
R50, which 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, so
anyone, from beginner level to club champion, can analyze their
swing and work on ironing out weaknesses in their game.
Whether indoors or outside, the Approach R50 can help golfers
fine-tune their game all year long. The device provides stat
tracking for each club in the bag2, and 15 advanced
measurements to help users dial in their swing, including ball
speed, launch angle and face-to-path. With cutting-edge, high-speed
cameras, every movement of the ball is captured from frame to frame
allowing the Approach R50 to measure all aspects of the ball launch
parameters, including spin rate and spin axis.
Bring dream courses home
Using Home Tee Hero, golfers can tee it up at their favorite
courses from around the world. The simulator allows up to four
players to play on any of its 43,000 golf courses, giving users the
opportunity play full rounds in the comforts of their home setup.
Home Tee Hero has upgraded its course maps for the Approach R50,
providing much greater detail and a more realistic playing
experience. Whether users want to play realistic rounds on their
home links, get in a practice round before an upcoming trip or try
out bucket list courses, golfers can play on the best in the world
without paying airfare, lodging and green fees.
With built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity, players can
also utilize their favorite third-party simulators wherever a
connection is available. Along with Home Tee Hero, golfers can also
play rounds on top third-party simulators GSPro, E6 Connect/Apex
(coming soon) and Awesome Golf which are all compatible with the
Approach R50.
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 $4,999.99. To learn more, visit
garmin.com/golf.
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin outdoor
recreation products have revolutionized life for adventurers,
athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to
developing products that enhance experiences and enrich
lives, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and
a chance to beat yesterday. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our
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1Requires an active Garmin Golf membership.
2Included tracking stickers required.
About Garmin: Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) is
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Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the
Wi-Fi Alliance. All other brands, product names, company names,
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