Don't Buy a Rapsodo Launch Monitor Until You See This!

With the release of the new Rapsodo MLM2PRO you may be wondering which of these two personal golf launch monitors is best for your game? Don't worry, we've got you covered with a full feature breakdown to find out whether the Rapsodo MLM or MLM2PRO is best for you!
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Rapsodo MLM vs MLM2PRO Introduction
0:52 - Will the Rapsodo MLM be Discontinued?
2:12 - Rapsodo MLM2PRO Beta Testing
3:13 - Rapsodo MLM2PRO vs Garmin R10 Test Coming?
4:23 - MLM vs MLM2PRO Feature Comparison
5:32 - Using the RPT Ball with MLM2PRO
5:52 - Indoor and Simulation Feature Comparison
7:40 - iOS and Android Compatibility
8:04 - Radar and Camera System Comparison
12:15 - MLM vs MLM2PRO Premium Feature Comparison
13:40 - MLM vs MLM2PRO Price Comparison
15:32 - Testing the MLM2PRO Camera Systems
18:49 - Final Thoughts and Reactions
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Based on the feature comparisons in this video would you pick the Rapsodo MLM2PRO or MLM for your golf game? Let us know in the comments.

[@btsandiego5504]

Great information in a concise video. I just subscribed and look forward to seeing more great content.

[@dukek8625]

Looking forward to see what a trade in option might be, or updates for the older unit.

[@rickjablonski9669]

While the MLM 2 is still fairly interesting. The excitement factor is waning. It's $400 more than the OG MLM. Gives you three more metrics than the OG MLM. But you can only get those metrics if you pay an additional $200 subscription each year. Also the fact that it doesn't have any club data also makes it a little less enticing than something like an R10 or even the SwingLogic Hybrid X3. Still is on my radar. But happy that I resisted the urge to pre-order. As in hindsight that would have very much been an impulse buy that I may have regretted.

[@jsh_golf]

I was too late on pre-ordering but I am excited to get this once it comes live for the public! I've been looking for a good personal launch monitor to help my golf game in the winter months since I live in WI.

[@dylandavies3634]

All I want to see now is how the MLM 2 compares to a GCQuad or Trackman with regular balls outside. It's much more affordable than those, but I still need to know my data is close to the gold standard before I spend $700

[@jonfowell9045]

Hi great video, hello from essex uk. I’ve got the MLM 1 you say that they are adding simulator to it. Is this to the 1 or 2 or both and if so on the MLM 1 when is this happening that you might know of. Thanks keep up the great videos

[@WeGettoGolfToday]

I already pre-ordered, but have been hunting everywhere for a view of what the home-grown sim software would look like. The clip you showed is looking better than the home tee hero from Garmin. Can't wait for this thing to get here.

[@marcmandin]

Pretty impressive unit. My son just started playing in September and I have been looking into options for practicing at home. This could be a good fit.

[@dstock1009]

For the questions that you guys will/may address in future videos and reviews… Do you know if when this device gives you distance readings at the outdoor range, is that actual distance with wind conditions factored in??? Thanks for breaking this product down for us too!!! I’m very interested in hearing more :)

[@pmattarazzo]

Nice to hear there will be trade available seeing I’ve only had MLM1 for less than a year. Hope it’s at least $200 towards MLM2.

[@D.WhiteJr]

I already sold my MLM and I preordered my mlm2. Hope I get it soon wanted to use it for coaching high school this year

[@dom-cee]

Great review on this rapsodo launch monitor. Can you putt when playing the simulator on mlm2pro???

[@Mike_Torres_Golf]

Men doing gods work. Ty for this gentlemen!

[@Charles-xm1ml]

I have the 1 👍 And my club just purchased the 2 👍 Great videos guys

[@arnoldspieker3700]

Any idea what iPad or phone is required, ie memory, model, camera etc to get the most out of the mlm2? Also, will Wi-Fi access be required for certain features. This could be somewhat limiting at the range…

[@caineespinoza1034]

Have I missed it or are you doing a comparison of all numbers/data video between MLM2PRO and GC Quad? I am struggling to wait!!

[@peterhedrick9026]

Do you get spin numbers when outside at a range & not using the special golf ball?

[@theCycleReport]

I have mine pre-ordered and am excited about it. Obv it was designed as a R10 killer - basically doing what that did while adding what features people wished it had. Aside from that obvious comparo, the other launch monitor/consumer sim that it kind of seems to overlap is a Mevo + that is a bit more upmarket, but if the MLM2 can nail the accuracy as well as it seems it can, it's arguably a Mevo+ competitor for like 1/3 the price. Such a cool unit.

[@rickjablonski9669]

Except it's not 1/3 the price for very long. AFAIK flight scope doesn't make you pay a sub for basic data on the mevo +.

[@theCycleReport]

@Rick Jablonski soooo, its what, 6-10 years worth of annual subscription to catch up with the day one lump of the mevo+???

[@rickjablonski9669]

@@theCycleReport It's roughly 5 years. So not immediate. But you also have to figure at some point you may want to sell. If you buy a Mevo + right now, it's around $1600. Let's say in 5 years a safe resale value would be $1000. So you're out around $600. The MLM 2 would be roughly the same cost over 5 years at $1500-ish. But resale, at best, would be $500. And likely will be more like $350. So you're instead out around $1250.

[@theCycleReport]

@Rick Jablonski I see your resale factor. But the mevo pro pack is really the setup you want and that adds another 1000 to the tab. I'm not saying the mevo isn't very good/better. But cash in hand day one is a huge factor for many people. Breaking even 5-10 down the road doesn't put a disposable 2500-3000 cash purchase over 700 into play for many people. Its like justifying a Ferrari for resale value over a Toyota. Most people can't consider the ferrari regardless. Now imagine the Toyota is nearly as good on the road.

[@carlr2837]

@@theCycleReport Exactly. When you factor in the subscription, the MLM 2 Pro is about the same cost as the mevo+, and should be compared to it. It should be compared to units in the >$1000 category, not to units in the

[@xXZANDER1994Xx]

Do I still get shot shape without the subscription? I don’t care about knowing my exact spin rate but if I can’t see if I hit a fade or a draw that means without the subscription I get less features than the garmin r10.

[@topgunbass]

Looks like a great unit with the caviot you have to pay 200 dollar subscription. So if I already pay for golf software why should I be forced to pay for their subscription to unlock features. I would gladly pay more for the unit unlocked. I'll have to wait a bit longer for hopefully another company to make one that is unlocked.

[@daviddao8447]

Does it detect foam balls when practicing indoor? I'm using foam balls with optishot 2 but I hate it when it's not flushed with the golf matt....

[@michaelr9397]

Great vlog lads, enjoyed both your review vids on this Rapsodo mlm2 Pro. This the first simulator I'm considering buying. Cheer's.

[@brettdines8210]

How many profiles can you set up on the MLM software subscription? trying to find out if my 2 kids and I can all have our own profiles when using the MLM

[@carlr2837]

This video made the picture crystal clear, and eliminated Rapsodo from my consideration due to price. Since you get no spin data without the special balls, and I wound be using it only on the range, that means no spin data. Worse, since you have to pay $200 a year for basic features like slow motion, impact vision, multiple cameras, and spin data, this is really a ~$2000 launch monitor if you keep it awhile, so it should be compared to the MEVO+, not to sub $700 units like the R10. Instead of an MLM 2 versus R10 comparison, what about a comparison between the R10 and a Voice Caddy SC4 (when it comes out).

[@tessp100d4]

You are 100% correct. I won’t be getting this either.

[@nijian99]

I won't buy any such device that requires subscription fee for essential features. I am ok if so-called 'cloud services' are optional and offer value at their own price tag but I want my device to work for the functions I have paid for, with or without cloud.

[@condor1234]

1) How can a user access the cloud storage? 2) Does the dual shot + zoom in golf shot be stored together? 3) Are shot video combined when stored in the cloud? 4) Are shot videos upload immediately after each swing? Very hyped about the triple view that comes with it. Looking forward to have this as my first Launch monitor.

[@HaggisFC]

hey hope you see this even though a year laater, did u end up buying it and how is it it going

[@jamesfournier9382]

How do you use the mlm2 pro for spin because you do not want lose the rpt balle

[@bjknobbe611]

Does it automatically add the shot tracer or is that something you guys set up?

[@AstuteHobbes]

I got My MLM 1 for $199 refurbished from Rapsodo. Comes with 6 month warranty.

[@benbarratt570]

Is e6 going to have the free courses like it does for the R10?

[@davidtsai6629]

Great video! Hope to see outdoor test soon!

[@tessp100d4]

Well you won’t get any spin rates so be prepared

[@blubblub4915]

I suppose you need a decent amount of light for the impact camera to work correctly. Has Rapsodo mentioned anything about light recommendations indoors to make sure the spin readings are accurate?

[@benbarratt570]

It might be infrared which could be why it’s black and white. If it is lighting won’t matter for that camera

[@GRIFF22]

Good overview, but a few questions are now raised which make me a little cautious of purchasing. In the list of premium features, rapsodo range is listed, as is spin. Is that to say that if you DONT pay $199 per year, you don't even have access to a range feature? Also, given the cost of the balls, I'd be pretty disappointed having to pay $199 just to see the spin numbers? I think if that functionality is behind a pay wall, then it actually makes a Mevo+ or Skytrak, more attractive, not less.

[@jeffmccall469]

Same thoughts I had. Spend $700 to have the option to spend another $200 a year.

[@carlr2837]

@@jeffmccall469 Just factor in the subscription costs when making the purchase decision, and consider the MLM Pro 2 to be a ~$2000 unit, which is what it will actually cost you.

[@tessp100d4]

Correct. Paying for spin numbers is dumb. -plus it appears you can only use this indoors or into an outdoor net and must use their balls?

[@rezadeldar1627]

is there a way to add a monitor and see your shot live or play a virtual course

[@keionsworldofgolf]

When will rapsodo be taking orders? I’ve been on the waitlist for 2 weeks.

[@Matt-zs6zd]

Can you export the data to review, like excell?

[@1plurb]

With the m1 it needed to be placed 6 feet behind the ball and required 8 feet of flight distance. Do these measurements change with the M2?

[@mpkelley20]

Rapsodo told me years ago that they would continue supporting R Motion but once the MLM started picking up steam, they dropped R motion support. I think the MLM has maybe a year left before it is dropped. And with phone battery drain and overheating coupled with terrible indoor performance and no android support, I would not recommend it to anyone. My 2 cents.

[@JDB4197]

16:56 Mike's swing looks great as a lefty.

[@toddlaporte5245]

Shot tracer indoors?! Nice!!

[@caineespinoza1034]

Sorry if this has been asked, but what are the space requirements for this device? Mevo+ is monitor 8' behind ball and 8 - 13 ft. of launch space past the ball, is this similar?

[@Golficity]

The MLM requires 6ft behind the ball and about 8ft of launch to be accurate. So yes, it is similar to the Mevo in that way.

[@dennisdunn9315]

I heard that the Sim doesn't have multiplayer on the Rapsodo subscription. Is this true?

[@cruzcontreras2391]

Good video fellas. Looking forward to more on this new device. Please share the discount code asap. 🙂

[@boredymcboredface8624]

I think as a community we need to make it clear to manufacturers that charging yearly subscriptions to unlock “on box” features isn’t a business practice that should be rewarded. Pay for updates and upgrades? … maybe, but charging 15-20% of purchase price every year just to use basic features? Nah. Mevo offering bolt on features for a one off? I’m ok with that too.

[@user-lw9wl2tu2r]

Do you have any discount code?😊

[@333pg333]

If the unit is positioned behind the golfer why can't it give degrees (in or out) of club path and face?

[@MattMacKo]

can you use the mlm2pro on the course? like drop it down behind your ball as you play

[@Golficity]

Theoretically you could...but you'd have to make sure that the MLM2PRO is aligned and connected each time, so it could slow down play a bit.

[@katobrly9963]

Instead of the subscription, can you just subscribe to Awesome golf and have it calculate the club path and face to path, etc? If so that would be a better option.

[@BenHalberstater]

Its impressive but having some issues with the alignment/capturing shots of the MLM1, Rapsodo said they are updating software. So hopefully should be fixed soon.

[@dallas32fan]

how quick and easy is it to use in a round of golf if I am with a friend? easily record multiple players?

[@samholloway111]

I don’t have an indoor simulator setup yet. I would just use a launch monitor on the range. Which is better MLM2 OR R10?

[@quinnmccahon9325]

Depends on your budget, but you will get more out of your investment with the MLM2 Pro. You always have the option to hit indoors eventually, but MLM2 Pro dual camera, ability to record down the line, and side angle will be great outdoors. You can also use the RPT balls included to chip and get some accurate spin numbers if you can go and get the balls after you chip. MLM1 is still an awesome product for a great price right now but just think MLM2 Pro is worth the extra money because of the features and ability to hit in a net when you get an indoor setup in the future

[@brendanstephens9581]

For the money, the r10 is pretty hard to beat...

[@justinboman1930]

I was wondering if you could answer or ask if you can play a simulated round against a buddy who is at a different location using either a MLM2 pro or another simulator?

[@justinboman1930]

I should clarrify... I'm asking as if I am using the MLM2 pro at one my house and a buddy is using a MLM2 pro or other simulator at his house. Could we play round together?

[@cksamo]

Here's something to test. Would it work with balls painted to look like RPT balls?

[@basilchitani2740]

How do i connect it to my projector

[@Mike4Studio]

So you have to pay $200/year premium membership (after 1st year) to get spin axis with the Callaway balls and course simulation, really?

[@deepakvrao]

Is the club data measured or calculated?

[@peterkendall1946]

Hi, can you use the mlm2, hitting in a net, without the upgrade package.

[@topgunbass]

You can but you won't have use of cameras on spin data. Kinda useless

[@rickjablonski9669]

@@topgunbass you actually would. Per rapsodo, it is still collecting spin data without the subscription. So all numbers will be identical with or without the subscription. You just won't be able to see the spin metrics without the sub. Still think it's a pretty slimy practice to lock a basic data point. But at least it's not bricked without a sub.

[@topgunbass]

@Rick Jablonski not being able to see it is not having it.

[@rickjablonski9669]

@@topgunbass I don't disagree. And is the reason I didn't go in on the pre-order. At the same time, if the spin data weren't being collected and factored in without the sub, that'd be significantly different. Spin has an impact on direction, shape, carry, height. Pretty much everything. So if it were completely ignoring the spin if you didn't have the sub, it'd basically be worthless. I'd reached to rapsodo to ask if this was the case. Or if, all things will be equal, you just can't see the spin numbers. Fortunately it was the latter. So you can still rely on the other numbers, even without the sub. But still is slimy to lock a basic data point that every other LM gives you at no additional fee.

[@peterkendall1946]

@@topgunbass you would think, for the money you are paying, it would have spin data as standard. Thanks for your reply.

[@hannakournikova]

What are the results like with none marked balls?

[@eckathewrecka]

I already have the Garmin R10 to check my distances, so I believe many people are not going to change. To me golf is about the great outdoors and enjoying walking and exercise not promoting ways of staying at home :)

[@briangoss4280]

It’s slightly concerning that we are around a month out of release and there are basically no reviews or information out anywhere. You would think by this point all the big youtube golf channels would have them to be hyping up the release.

[@JJ_Golf]

I find it odd that with this technology you cant get spin rates without a premium subscription?... Like that should be a basic feature in a launch monitor. Even after requiring the use of the RPT balls I'm still required to pay up $200/year just to get ball spin data.. The garmin R10 uses the radar metrics to measure spin and when you use the Titlist RCT golf balls it dials in the spin rate really accurately (the titlist RCT serves same purpose as rapsodo RPT balls). But this saves me from having to spend an extra $200/annually. I feel like the rhapsodo is great product and feel it is superior, but the way they have "basic features" tied to expensive premium memberships isnt worth it.

[@WeGettoGolfToday]

I already ordered one also, but agree with this. Unless it costs them incrementally to offer that spin calculation, it feels a little ick that they require premium membership to get the data. It would be a nice gesture to the consumer if they didn't charge for the data, but just took away the sim courses/video storage etc. It could be because the spin requires the slow camera so the video storage component is necessary? In any case $200 yearly is definitely steep.

[@andrewnicholls7720]

I don’t know how they can manufacture a product with all those features and only sell it for $700. I don’t think they’re making any profit from that, so the premium subs is where they can make some money back. Personally I’m happy to pay $200 a year to have a simulator in my home.

[@tian0909]

I second this. In my opinion, If they can offer a subscription plan (something like mlm1 $99/year) for advanced metrics only without simulator functions, I would love to try it. I mainly used launch monitor at driving range, and it seems r10 is the better choice for me.

[@rickjablonski9669]

Yeah, one of the main reasons I didn't do the pre-order. Locking spin behind a paywall is pretty slimy. I even reached out to Rapsodo. Without the subscription, it's still reading spin. You just can't see the numbers unless you have the subscription. So they're literally locking you out of data that's being collected regardless of subscription status.

[@cheetoritos]

I feel like locking the impact vision behind a paywall is kind of slimy as well. Just give me an option to store that video locally on my phone, or just let me see it after the shot (no storage required!). And the fact that additional metrics (for people on the range or on a course) AND the simulator software (for those who are staying at home) are bundled kind of sucks as well. I feel like it's two different feature sets for two kinds of golfers! Let people pick and choose

[@jordinrosendale3594]

Compare accuracy of mlm1 and mlm2

[@andrewdrane5235]

What have your impressions been so far of the 2, in it’s limited format? It looks like you guys are excited by it but you never know.

[@nunyo7259]

No swing path or face angle kind of a deal breaker for me. I did order one tho.

[@benbarratt570]

Me too. Swing path and angle of attack were listed in the original metrics before being withdrawn so I’m hoping they’ll be available through a software update at some point.

[@PNWLiving1725]

Can you play games and simulated driving range?

[@domatnyc]

Holy infomercial Batman!

[@tonybonser8349]

Ha ha seen you on space ship earth yesterday. 😂

[@Golficity]

😉

[@unmannedgunner6132]

Its 200 a month to get in the door for the sim membership at the local sim place for me. Or 4 rounds of golf. Not a deal breaker for me

[@nbargolf]

Don't know if I trust them remember the R Motion by Rapsodo when they released the MLM they totally dropped all support of the R Motion.

[@anthonyswift5943]

How easy it to buy those callaway balls?

[@ndfb2477]

Rapsodo is pretty confident free first year premium subs will be renewed

[@Kentsandrasparky]

Will you get spin numbers on an outdoor range with range balls?

[@toddalbrigo2412]

Nope. Need to use the special Calloway balls to measure spin per Rapsodo’s site. Without that feature being available (and costing $200 after year 1) I’ll be sticking with my MLM1 until that changes

[@Golficity]

No. The MLM2PRO only calculates spin with the RPT ball because it requires special markings on the ball for the camera to read it.

[@datSpookyDude]

Wonder if you can mark your own golf balls...? Don't like the idea of being locked into those special Chrome Soft golf balls.

[@ThePKwork]

Descent

[@gator968]

One big reason I canceled my pre order is the 200$ to get spin. Still no videos of simulation which is I’m sure what atleast 90% of people want to see! second. Ive been hitting a callaway chrome soft x in my sim at home and after 2 days of use (around 6-7 hours) the ball is hammered. Logo diminishing off the ball, cover beat up. I doubt these balls will last long which sucks at 65 a dozen. The subscription irritated me. I have gs pro so I’d need to pay an extra 200$ each year to get spin. I bought an r10 once my order was cancelled. It tells me all the numbers I see on a gc quad (within a very small percentage). Glad I canceled my pre order.

[@shawnpoore3515]

Second

[@lethal_jake2187]

mlm2pro is only 99.99 price a year now

[@johnathanwetherill456]

The garmin is in way accurate and why so many are being sold second hand . It will show a draw when you have clearly hit a fade . MLM2 looks the goods and why Im getting one .

[@tessp100d4]

So… no spin rates unless you use their balls? WTH. So can’t use outside on range unless you have a net?????

[@jergernice1]

no putting bummer

[@johns.107]

Not much of a comparison video. Seems more like an exclusive to the MLM2 Pro.

[@Sameoldbengals]

MLM is only for Apple OS

[@PNWLiving1725]

I want to see chipping, I want to see bad shots being shown, cause I'm ok, and thats what I do, hit good hit bad.

[@joelswift3974]

*descent

[@aarondrossart6026]

$200/year premium subscription is such a rip off.

[@qdub2012]

For $300 only the MLM seems more reasonable. The Pro will be a pricy investment after 5 years

[@benbarratt570]

The way the tech is moving this could easily be obsolete in 5 years. Wouldn’t be at all surprised to see something around $1,000 with four high speed cameras like the GC quad. Really exciting to see how this space develops

[@cornpop9045]

Your paid feeling that MLM1 is still an option for people, is just that. You're being paid to say this, and I believe you would never buy it over the MLM2. IMO. Probably 100% true.

[@Piscifunalliym]

No advanced club data at all, needed for good lessons. I dont understand the hype...

[@2XBogeys]

FIRST!!

[@blakecramer1738]

Incredible milestone in life ! CongrAts!

[@Holt0216]

$200 a year is ridiculous

[@cornpop9045]

What's even more strange. You've had the MLM 2 Pro for how long, and still no review, testing, comparisons..? Something must be really wrong with it, and yet YT'ers are still propping the MLM 2 up as the buy of the year. Money up front for a bad product..? IMO. Prove me wrong, which I hope you do.

[@Dartanian1959]

Wtf... have to use their ball and then subscribe for features. Sound like a pyramid scheme

[@DandaFundas]

Too much time on talk and very little time on the actual product demo. Instead of 20min, this should be a under 5min video at best.

[@benbarratt570]

Enough with the $200/year subscription already. If you don’t like it don’t buy it and don’t pay it. Golf’s an expensive sport where this is less than the price of most new clubs. The local clubs around me charge around $75 for a round and that’s only 4 hours… how dare they hide their well manicured greens, fairways and tee boxes behind such an expensive paywall. If I don’t like it I go and play the local muni. This basically gives me membership to 30,000+ courses I can play in any conditions 24/7 every single day of the year. How is that not good value?

[@GRIFF22]

I don't think there's a big issue for the premium membership as long as you're paying for premium features. Is a range and spin a premium feature...I don't think so. I actually think things like courses, the slo mo camera, club path and angle info would be premium, so if range and spin are behind a $200 yearly subscription, then that's very disappointing.

[@davebritton21]

@@GRIFF22 they could get rid of the $200 and charge $2000 for the unit. And then everyone would complain about the high upfront cost 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@GRIFF22]

@davebritton21 Not at all. I just don't think range and spin are premium features that's all.

[@aarongee8146]

@@davebritton21 I would actually prefer to be charged the $2000 for the unit upfront for the full simulation experience, but the point of Lloyd's comment was for basic features that should come with the unit like spin and spin axis are locked behind a paywall.

[@lomein8505]

I somewhat agree but there are places that have 5 star courses for cheap lol so expensive is relative I guess 😆 🤣

[@user-dt4cp2jx7c]

horrible, non-informative video by guys that like to hear themselves talk