Meet the Garmin Approach R50, the only portable golf launch monitor with a built-in simulator
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) has launched the Approach R50, a premium launch monitor and golf simulator featuring a 10-inch color touchscreen display and over 43,000 preloaded golf courses worldwide. The device utilizes three cameras to track more than 15 ball and club metrics, including spin rate and spin axis. The R50 offers indoor virtual golfing capabilities with enhanced Home Tee Hero simulator, allowing up to four players to participate and compete in weekly tournaments. The device provides high-speed impact videos, comprehensive stat tracking, and compatibility with third-party simulators like GSPro and E6 Connect. Priced at $4,999.99, it features built-in Wi-Fi, four-hour battery life, and comes with a carrying case.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) ha lanciato l'Approach R50, un monitor di lancio e simulatore di golf premium che presenta un display touchscreen a colori da 10 pollici e oltre 43.000 campi da golf preinstallati in tutto il mondo. Il dispositivo utilizza tre telecamere per monitorare più di 15 metriche della palla e del bastone, tra cui il tasso di rotazione e l'asse di rotazione. L'R50 offre capacità di golf virtuale al chiuso con un simulatore Home Tee Hero migliorato, consentendo a un massimo di quattro giocatori di partecipare e competere in tornei settimanali. Il dispositivo fornisce video ad alta velocità degli impatti, un tracciamento completo delle statistiche e compatibilità con simulatori di terze parti come GSPro e E6 Connect. Il prezzo è di $4.999,99, include Wi-Fi integrato, una durata della batteria di quattro ore e viene fornito con una custodia per il trasporto.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) ha lanzado el Approach R50, un monitor de lanzamiento y simulador de golf de gama alta que cuenta con una pantalla táctil a color de 10 pulgadas y más de 43,000 campos de golf precargados en todo el mundo. El dispositivo utiliza tres cámaras para rastrear más de 15 métricas de bola y palo, incluyendo la tasa de giro y el eje de giro. El R50 ofrece capacidades de golf virtual en interiores con un simulador Home Tee Hero mejorado, permitiendo que hasta cuatro jugadores participen y compitan en torneos semanales. El dispositivo proporciona videos de impacto a alta velocidad, un seguimiento completo de estadísticas y compatibilidad con simuladores de terceros como GSPro y E6 Connect. Con un precio de $4,999.99, cuenta con Wi-Fi incorporado, una duración de batería de cuatro horas y se entrega con un estuche de transporte.
가민(Garmin)(NYSE: GRMN)은 Approach R50을 출시했습니다. 이 프리미엄 발사 모니터 및 골프 시뮬레이터는 10인치 컬러 터치스크린 디스플레이와 전 세계에 43,000개 이상의 미리 로드된 골프 코스를 제공합니다. 이 장치는 스핀 속도 및 스핀 축을 포함하여 15개 이상의 볼 및 클럽 메트릭을 추적하는 3개의 카메라를 사용합니다. R50은 향상된 Home Tee Hero 시뮬레이터와 함께 실내 가상 골프 기능을 제공하여 최대 4명의 플레이어가 주간 토너먼트에 참여하고 경쟁할 수 있습니다. 이 장치는 고속 임팩트 비디오, 포괄적인 통계 추적 및 GSPro 및 E6 Connect와 같은 타사 시뮬레이터와의 호환성을 제공합니다. 가격은 4,999.99달러이며, 내장 Wi-Fi, 4시간의 배터리 수명을 제공하며 휴대용 케이스와 함께 제공됩니다.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) a lancé l'Approach R50, un moniteur de lancement premium et simulateur de golf doté d'un écran tactile couleur de 10 pouces et de plus de 43 000 parcours de golf préchargés à travers le monde. L'appareil utilise trois caméras pour suivre plus de 15 métriques de balle et de club, y compris le taux de rotation et l'axe de rotation. Le R50 offre des fonctionnalités de golf virtuel en intérieur avec un simulateur Home Tee Hero amélioré, permettant à jusqu'à quatre joueurs de participer et de concourir lors de tournois hebdomadaires. L'appareil fournit des vidéos d'impact à haute vitesse, un suivi statistique complet et une compatibilité avec des simulateurs tiers tels que GSPro et E6 Connect. Prix de 4 999,99 $, il est équipé du Wi-Fi intégré, d'une autonomie de batterie de quatre heures et est livré avec une housse de transport.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) hat den Approach R50 auf den Markt gebracht, einen Premium-Launchmonitor und Golfsimulator mit einem 10-Zoll-Farb-Touchscreen-Display und über 43.000 vorinstallierten Golfplätzen weltweit. Das Gerät nutzt drei Kameras, um mehr als 15 Ball- und Schlägermetriken zu verfolgen, darunter Drehgeschwindigkeit und Drehachse. Der R50 bietet Indoor-Virtual-Golf-Funktionen mit einem verbesserten Home Tee Hero Simulator, der es bis zu vier Spielern ermöglicht, an wöchentlichen Turnieren teilzunehmen und zu konkurrieren. Das Gerät liefert Hochgeschwindigkeits-Impact-Videos, umfassendes Statistiken-Tracking und ist kompatibel mit Drittanbietersimulatoren wie GSPro und E6 Connect. Der Preis beträgt 4.999,99 USD, es verfügt über integriertes Wi-Fi, eine Akkulaufzeit von vier Stunden und wird mit einer Tragetasche geliefert.
- Premium pricing at $4,999.99 suggests strong profit margins
- Expansion of product portfolio in golf simulation market
- Multiple revenue streams through required Garmin Golf membership
- Integration with third-party simulators expands market reach
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Insights
The Approach R50 represents a significant product launch for Garmin, entering the premium golf simulator market at
The device's compatibility with popular third-party simulators (GSPro, E6 Connect/Apex, Awesome Golf) and built-in Wi-Fi creates a strong ecosystem play. The recurring revenue potential through required Garmin Golf memberships adds a valuable subscription component to Garmin's traditional hardware-based revenue model.
Market timing is strategic, launching ahead of winter season when indoor golf practice becomes essential. This product diversifies Garmin's golf portfolio and targets both consumer and potential commercial markets like indoor golf facilities.
This launch positions Garmin competitively in the growing indoor golf simulation market, estimated to reach
The product's comprehensive features address key market demands: accuracy through triple camera system, convenience with built-in display and versatility with simulator integration. The subscription model through Garmin Golf membership creates recurring revenue opportunities beyond hardware sales.
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
"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
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1Requires an active Garmin Golf membership.
2Included tracking stickers required.
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