Both sit behind you, both need about 16 ft indoors, and both cost around $500 to $700. The difference is what each measures, and what each charges every year to unlock it.
Side by side
| Approach R10 | MLM2PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 | $699.99 list (often about $550) |
| Technology | Doppler radar | Radar + two cameras |
| Spin | Calculated | Measured with RPT balls |
| Club path and face | Yes | With Core plan |
| Swing video | No | Yes |
| Yearly plan | $99.99 (simulator courses) | $199.99 Core |
| Three-year cost | About $800 | About $1,300 at list |
Data: club numbers vs spin
The R10 gives you club path and face angle without a plan, which is unusual at $499.99. The MLM2PRO's advantage is measured spin, read by its ball camera from RPT balls, and automatic swing video. For working on your swing path, the R10 tells you more for less. For dialing in distances with wedges and irons, measured spin matters more.
Real cost
Add three years of plans and the gap widens: about $800 for the R10 with Garmin Golf versus about $1,300 for the MLM2PRO with Core at list price. Sales narrow it, since the MLM2PRO is often near $550.
Which should you buy?
You want club path and face angle for the least money, and Garmin's app appeals.
You want measured spin and swing video, and you're fine with a $199.99 yearly plan.
Questions
Which is more accurate?
For ball speed and carry, they're close. The MLM2PRO's spin is measured, so it's more reliable with RPT balls.
Can either work in a garage?
Only a deep one, about 16 ft from the back wall to the screen.
