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The Garmin Approach R10 and the Rapsodo MLM2PRO are the two budget radar units most people compare. We have tested neither: here is what the store pages publish, and the arithmetic.
| Garmin Approach R10 | Rapsodo MLM2PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, Shop Indoor Golf | $499.99 | $549.99 |
| Price, Rain or Shine Golf | $499.99 | $549.99 |
| Placement | on the floor, behind the ball | on the floor, behind the ball |
| Space published | 14' depth minimum | 6.5' behind ball minimum · 8' ball flight minimum · 15.5' total depth recommended |
| Practice only | $0 | not published |
| Own courses | $99/yr | $199.99/yr |
| GSPro (with $250 GSPro) | $250/yr | $449.99/yr |
| 3 years with own courses [calc] | $796.99 | $1,149.96 |
| 3 years with GSPro [calc] | $1,249.99 | $1,899.96 |
Prices November 7, 2026. Fees: "$99/yr (Garmin Golf)" and "$199.99/yr or $599.99 lifetime" (comparison table on Rain or Shine Golf's R10 page); GSPro "$250/year". [calc] = price + 3 x yearly fee.
The two units
GarminApproach R10
Lower 3-year cost
Free driving range in the Garmin Golf app; Home Tee Hero courses with a Garmin Golf membership; GSPro compatible.
- Placement
- on the floor, behind the ball
- Space published
- 14' depth minimum
- Software
- no fee for practice; $99 a year for its own courses
- practice free, per the retailer
- 14 ft depth minimum
- sits 6 to 8 ft behind the tee
- spin calculated from club data, not measured (Rain or Shine Golf)
$499.99 $599.99price checked November 7, 2026; it may have changed
RapsodoMLM2PRO
More camera data, higher yearly fee
Radar plus dual cameras; membership after a 21-day trial, then $199.99 a year or $599.99 lifetime per Rain or Shine Golf.
- Placement
- on the floor, behind the ball
- Space published
- 6.5' behind ball minimum · 8' ball flight minimum · 15.5' total depth recommended
- Software
- practice fee not published; $199.99 a year for its own courses
- Doppler radar plus dual high-speed cameras, per the retailer
- 15.5 ft total depth recommended
- GSPro needs a Rapsodo membership too
$549.99 $699.99price checked November 7, 2026; it may have changed
Room
Both sit behind the ball. Rain or Shine Golf: R10 "14' depth minimum"; MLM2PRO "6.5' behind ball minimum · 8' ball flight minimum · 15.5' total depth recommended", and "A minimum of 14.5' of total room depth is workable". Try your room in Will it fit?.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper over 3 years, the R10 or the MLM2PRO?
With each brand's own courses: R10 $796.99 against MLM2PRO $1,149.96 [calc], using $99 a year for Garmin Golf and $199.99 a year for Rapsodo as listed on Rain or Shine Golf's R10 page.
Which needs less room?
On paper the R10: "14' depth minimum" against "15.5' total depth recommended" (14.5 ft workable) for the MLM2PRO, both per Rain or Shine Golf.
Can both run GSPro?
Yes. The R10 needs a GSPro subscription; the MLM2PRO needs "an active Rapsodo membership and a GSPro subscription".