Question 1

Ive been trying to use this indoor but it wont read my swing. How do i troubleshoot this?

Accepted Answer

Here is some troubleshooting information from Garmin. You can also contact them directly if you are still having issues. You will also need the R10 unit to be between 6 to 8 feet behind the ball that is not shown in the below information. The below information is distance from the hitting net to the ball. The more distance the ball is away from the net the more accurate the readings will be. 8 feet shown below is the minimum. 10-12 feet would be even more accurate.

Shots Are Inaccurate or Not Being Detected Indoors

Indoor usage of the device can be affected by different factors than outdoor usage.

The tee/ball location must be at least 8 ft. (2.4 m) away from the net when playing indoors. This allows for enough launch angle on shots to be properly measured.
    Metal and concrete objects can affect the radar detecting shots. Other than keeping it at the 8 ft. distance away from the poles on nets, it is ideal to keep other objects away from the device and hitting surface.
    If you are using a golf mat, make sure the bottom edge of the device sits above the mat.

Question 2

Does monitor include club path metrics?

Accepted Answer

The Approach R10 has tracking metrics such as club head speed, ball speed, spin, launch angle, launch direction, smash factor and more. You can also see and analyze your own swing with video clips that feature your real stats overlaid on each shot.
For more information contact us at product.support@garmin.com or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny

Question 3

Do you have to pay the annual fee for the software or will it work without.

Accepted Answer

The Approach R10's software and the updates are provided by Garmin at no cost. There is only a fee for the Garmin Golf App Membership for virtual golfing. For more information contact us at product.support@garmin.com or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny

Question 4

Will this work with a hockey puck or baseball pitch?  Like just the overall speed not all the other stats specific to golf.

Accepted Answer

I would highly doubt it would track those. Golf launch monitors struggle to detect extremely low shots in general so I don't think it would detect a hockey puck shot because those are really low even though the swing is similar with a hockey stick compared to a golf club. Also the shape and size of a hockey puck is just not similar to a golf ball. No idea how you would even set it up to detect a baseball pitch since this device is very small and placed on the ground. This device detects golf swing paths and a baseball pitch is just not similar to a golf shot at all so doubtful on this as well. I couldn't see it being any what accurate if its not used for golf.

ASIN	B095QX1FSR
Are Batteries Included?	Yes
Audio Output Mode	Mono
Battery Average Life	10 Hours
Best Sellers Rank	23,579 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) 82 in Golf Swing Trainers
Box Contents	Approach R10; Tripod Stand; Phone mount; Carry Case; microUSB cable; Documentation
Brand Name	Garmin
Compatible Devices	Smartphone
Compatible with Vehicle Type	Car
Connectivity Protocol	Bluetooth
Control Method	Voice
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,106)
Display Type	LCD
Human Interface Types	Buttons
Item Dimensions L x W x H	8.9L x 7.1W x 2.5H centimetres
Item Highlight	IPX7 waterproof, tracks 12+ metrics, shot dispersion charts, 42,000+ virtual courses, 10-hour battery
Item Type Name	Golf trainer
Item Weight	340 Grams
Manufacturer	Garmin
Manufacturer Part Number	010-02356-00
Map Coverage Type	North America
Model Name	Approach R10
Model Number	010-02356-00
Model Year	2022
Mounting Type	Handheld
Network Connectivity Technology	Bluetooth
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Operating Systems	[Proprietary Embedded System by Garmin]
Product Features	Bluetooth
Screen Size	0.9 Inches
Sport Type	Golf
Supported Satellite Navigation System	GPS
Touch Screen Type	Capacitive
UPC	075375927016 753759270162
Unit Count	1.0 count

GARMIN Approach R10 GOLF LAUNCH MONITOR / SIMULATOR

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