Both cost about $5,000 and both are among the best launch monitors you can buy for home use. The KIT is a radar unit for deep rooms and outdoor practice; the R50 is a camera unit that turns a small room into a simulator without a PC.
Side by side
| KIT | Approach R50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,999 | $4,999.99 |
| Technology | Dual-mode radar + camera | Camera |
| Room depth | About 16 ft | About 10 ft |
| Screen | OLED, readable in sun | 10-inch touchscreen |
| Club data | Yes | With face stickers |
| Yearly plan | None to see data | $99.99 for courses |
| PC needed for simulator | Usually | No |
Data and accuracy
Independent testing found the KIT's distances, launch and dispersion very close to a GCQuad and a Trackman. The R50 measures spin directly with its camera; its club data depends on face stickers.
Setup
The R50 is the simpler setup in a small room. The KIT needs a deep room indoors but is the better choice if you also practice outside.
Which should you buy?
You want tour-level radar for indoor and outdoor practice, and you have the depth.
You want the simplest premium simulator in a small room, without a PC.
Questions
Which is better for a garage?
The R50, unless your garage gives you about 16 ft of depth.
