MLM2PRO Setup Secrets For Accurate Numbers!

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Thanks all! Let me know if you have any questions 😊

[@michaelt7805]

Thank you so much for taking the time and teaching us about these units. I’ve learned a lot watching your channel. Much appreciated!!

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Thank you and no worries at all!

[@dennisdunn9315]

I'm glad you're feeling better. I missed your videos. The club recognition works but doesn't. It changes while you're in your session but when you sync your shots it shows it never changed.

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Yeah think it’s probably a feature not many people would actually use

[@bradcollins6659]

Thanks for the measurement and stand tips. Helpful!

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@markycrouse]

You mentioned having a light behind the monitor at the beginning of the video but never dig into that to deeply, how does that effect the performance?

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Because it’s using a camera to pickup the RPT pattern on the golf ball you’ll need some light in the room for the camera to be able to see the ball and rpt pattern. It won’t work as well if it’s too dark

[@thedayhayfilms]

Hey what are those 2 light behind the camera for are the essential to getting accurate number?. The most it will ready my club head speed is 90 mph with a driver can’t figure out the problem

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Mostly for the video and filming but it helps the camera read the RPT pattern

[@jvisuals4345]

Hey did you fix your problem

[@thedayhayfilms]

@@jvisuals4345 I didn’t really have a problem I think that I just needed to hit the ball better the lights I added doesn’t really do much I noticed that with the 7 iron through 4 iron it’s much harder to continue the distance gapping when I started swinging better I was hitting a lot farther

[@Springbok331]

Another great video, you mentioned lighting in the video but didn’t go into detail. What lighting setup do you think works best? What type of lights do you use?

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Yes sorry forgot to get to that. I use the lighting because if I want to go back and see the impact vision the lighting helps give me a much better picture to review the shot afterwards

[@TheTerrymatthe]

Hi david, you mentioned the lighting behind the unit and said you would talk about the, but you never did. Does the lighting help behind the unit?

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Apologies. Yes it does with the mlm2pro as it’s trying to pickup the RPT dot pattern

[@deandinnebeil9754]

Thanks for all your insights. They are very helpful. Any idea when the MLM2PRO will become available again in the US?

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

No idea as yet, hopefully soon 😁

[@thedayhayfilms]

The instructions say for club recognition it needs to be 6 inches away and for 2 seconds long. I can’t tell if you did that but it’s in the instructions

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@allahalibaba9063]

You can change the clubs but what about the lofts of the clubs??? My 7 iron is a 34 on Hogan and a 35 on my FG V 6 irons. this makes a difference also...Oh can you buy the level unit from Rapsodo when you buy the unit??? Thanks...

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

The stand is sold by a separate company 😁 link in description and the lofts can be set I believe in the settings

[@PauloG100]

Hi David thanks for your efforts with these videos on the MLM. I have had mine for a week now and generally like it a lot. A few things that I find frustrating is that Rapsodo has not issued any detailed 'how to use' videos, just the basic setup. We should not be reliant on you and others on youtube (grateful though I am) for this, the manufacturer should do it. Anyway, do you know how to get the front-facing camera to work? I can't seem to get that connected. I have also noticed some crazy short rollouts when using the driver. I know carry is the important thing with any launch monitor but it should be easy enough to make it fairly realistic. I am getting 10 yards rollout on a well-struck 220-yard carry shot! I get 30 yards on the course. Thanks again for what you are doing, really appreciate it.

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Thanks Paul, it’s always really hard to get the correct rollout with any launch monitor. So many variables with a course which is why most will just focus on carry 😁

[@Skatezilla-nz]

I have a very similar set up and really battle with carry distances, especially driver, it struggles to ever read over 180m, whereas I know on average on the course should be 240+, some sessions I can’t even get it over 140m in the MLM pro. Rapsodo support just say I probably don’t swing as hard indoors, which I don’t agree

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

What’s it reading your driver swing speed as on the MLM2PRO?

[@thedayhayfilms]

Yeah same problem

[@jvisuals4345]

@@thedayhayfilmsdid you ever fix this man?

[@Sports4me7]

So if I'm needing about 10 feet from the ball to the screen, is it pretty impractical to use the MLM2Pro if I want to use a net rather than a caged set up with an impact screen like your's? Worried with that 10 feet I'd for sure hit over the net with wedges

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

The Spornia SPG-8 is fine from 10 feet with full wedges

[@Sports4me7]

@@davidmaxfieldgolf Great to know, wasn't quite if I needed to go the enclosure route or not but looks like the SPG-8 will do. Thanks!

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

@@Sports4me7 no worries 👍🏼

[@jthacker709]

Where can I purchase the stand with the laser?

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Global golf tech solutions

[@codygranger5155]

Is there any benefit in using an iPad vs iPhone when using a projector? Is the same aspect projected from an iPad or iPhone from the app?

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

iPad is better but iPhone works well also 😁

[@CoachMartinShow]

Loved the video. Looks like you have a shorter backswing like me but you get a lot of speed. Do you have any tips on how to get more speed with a limited backswing? Thanks

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Speed it at the bottom so we can still generate as much speed as the longer backswing guys but speed training sticks definitely help

[@troykilberg9032]

I was able to hold my club up at the unit at the driving range and it did work. I had to move it closer a few times but eventually it would read the club "number" and show it on the app. I'm not sure it saves any time though. Maybe if they make it read a little faster or better explain what the proper distance is from the camera to get it to register.

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Yeah ok, maybe I was too far away 😁

[@thedayhayfilms]

It’s says in the instructions 6 inches for 2 seconds hope that helps

[@keionsworldofgolf]

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

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

I’m unsure, there’s a Facebook group that you could post on there 😁

[@donfleck728]

The Maine reason I'm interested in this launch monitor is the ability to capture the swing both down the line and face on. Looks like an ideal product for self evaluation. Any chance you can do a video in this regard

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Very true and yes a video will be coming on that

[@keithn1]

David have you noticed what an odd angle the swing vision camera is and it is so difficult to get in frame even using an 8 iron

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

That should be fixed now with the updates

[@keithn1]

Mine says it is on latest firmware update,, unless there is another on the way, hope so because it is pretty much a waste of time as it is

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

@@keithn1 try putting the MLM2PRO on a stand

[@MikeSroda]

The yellow hitting box used for alignment shows up as a line on my MLM2Pro. Any idea why mine does not show up as a box, but as a line? I'm wondering if this could be affecting results? Most of the numbers seem "ball park", but driver is off..

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

May be too far away from the unit

[@PaulFord-yv5th]

Nice video David glad to see your feeling better. Do you think you will be using the Garmin R10 again?

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Yes definitely 👍🏼

[@BlackwaterBound]

I just got my MLM2Pro, don't have a home set up yet but have been taking it to the range. Problem is there is a drop off behind the hitting mats, so I'm unable to get a level set up for the unit. I can get it somewhat close and the unit is reading when I hit, but how accurate are the numbers when unit isn't 100% level with the hitting surface? Any insight you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Should be fine 👍🏼 I tested both and the numbers were almost identical

[@iansimpson720]

Iv just found your videos as I’m looking a setup for myself. And have looked at bothe the garmin and mlm2pro. Which do you think is better?

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Yes I’ve done over 100 videos on the r10, both are great units to be honest 😁

[@waynewagstaff5479]

Hi David have you had any trouble connecting to Awesome Golf Community. Since the acceptance of MLM pro on Awesome Golf

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

I have had some issues paying the courses but that’s it, everything else works fine 😁

[@msyrowik1]

Do you have any suggestions as far as lighting goes? I have led cans, 1 over the mat and 1 over the net. Do you think more light better or just light the flight path?

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

I do like having extra lighting just because it helps with the impact vision 😁

[@momstercrossfire]

@@davidmaxfieldgolfbut does the lighting help with accurate side spin and carry distances?

[@mattymazzant3713]

I struggle with getting more full body in the shot while not pushing the unit so far away that we lose the impact zone. Is there a trick to getting the right distance?

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

The body should only be in the shot for swing vision. Impact vision should only have the club head

[@tylerwelker]

I have 12 feet total. What’s the best launch monitor for this

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Skytrak or skytrak+

[@waynepratt3222]

Having issues with MLM2 Pro distances anything more than sand wedge. I have 6.5' behind ball for the device and about 9-10' from white impact screen (no projector yet). 56 deg right on for me based on real world playing numbers around 90 yds but as move up to longer clubs I get very little increase in distances. For example, 7 iron on MLM2 showing 125-130 yds (real world 160 yds) up to 4 iron on MLM2 reading 150 yds (real world 190 yds). The longer the club, the greater the disparity. I have good lighting above ball with very little shadow from netting on impact screen but haven't tried placing extra light behind the device like you've shown. Also hitting from mat that does move slightly with each shot as is placed on carpet which as you say may impact accuracy. Hard for me to understand why sand wedges so accurate but everything else is way short. Does hitting white balls into the white screen have negative impact? Any other suggestions? Thank you so much for your content, it's great!

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

I’ve heard a few people say that but it’s hard for me to comment as I’ve never experienced it. Are you using the rpt balls?

[@waynepratt3222]

Thanks for your response. I'm taking it to outdoor range tomorrow and see how it reads.

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

@@waynepratt3222 a lot of issues have been related to not having enough lighting so make sure the unit can see and read the ball. If you’re losing accuracy by getting into longer irons the increase in ball speed and lack of light could be the cause

[@thedayhayfilms]

Yeah I’m having the same exact problem 4iron 118 club speed 1.3 smash factor and it says 135-150 lol it’s in my back yard in the middle of the day. I still need more lighting?

[@jvisuals4345]

Did you get a fix for this man?

[@MASTRR0SHI]

How does aiming work…looking at the MLM shot camera video feed, the target line is off to the right of the center of the projector screen. Are you aiming at the center of the projector screen or are you guessing where this target line is? Surely if you hit it at the center of the screen the MLM would detect this as a left pull (I think the video is actually flipped, so it’s actually causing the ball to go right). This would apply to simulation mode too…the flag would appear in the center of screen, but because the target line is off center, if you aimed at the flag you would hit it left or right….hope that make sense. Just trying to understand how aiming works based off what I can see on your screen

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

I went through that in the setup with the laser but the target line is right of centre

[@glossolalian]

Random question, but how tall are you and how tall is your garage? We have a very similar body build and I'm debating the idea to build in my extra garage stall or continue to move living room furniture around. However, I'm worried it's going to affect my swing and negatively train me to be compact to avoid hitting the ceiling.

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

I’m 6’4 and my roof is 2.8m high 😁

[@glossolalian]

I'm envious! I'm 6'4" as well and am trying to squeeze into a 2.5m space :)

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

@@glossolalian probably won’t work to be honest 😞

[@Tom-vt6fv]

How long before you get to test the new skytrack? Nice vid

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Hopefully in the next 3 weeks

[@David-ec1hs]

Hi David. Just a couple of things i found out to maybe help others with the mlm 2 pro. Re connecting problems, i found that always connect via the profile tab always work. Re distance accuracy, i found when using ordinary golf balls my distances were approx 40m short all the time. When i used the balls (Callaway with dots), the accuracy of distance was spot on. This is using the unit outside in garden with a net. Also to, I'm using a wifi extender outside so as the mlm2pro has line of vision to wifi extender. Actually for the first time could play all 9 holes on virtual golf and also distance practice without any dropouts 😂. Hope this helps any frustrated users. Regards David in Perth

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Definitely have to use the rpt balls

[@vincekeeling5682]

My personal experience is that appropriate lighting is the most important variable

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Having good lighting should help but being a radar unit it shouldn’t effect the unit being able to pickup the ball. The lighting really helps for the impact vision

[@jasonbascos]

Hello! Curious how inaccurate the numbers would be if the distance between the golf ball and the golf net were shorter, such as 6-7’? On the rapsodo website, it said that ideally, you want 8’. I know you have it around 10’. I’m still just starting out and working on my swing, so at times, the ball doesn’t exactly go where I want it, haha. So to keep the ball in the net area, the closer the ball is to the net, the less likely the ball will miss the net. So maybe less than 8’, the numbers might not be as accurate, but maybe they’re still close enough? That’s what I’m trying to figure out.

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

So hard to tell. You’d have to compare it to something that measures ball data like skytrak or gc quad. It could still be accurate or it could be off.

[@clints8888]

another good video dave, i think the only thing stopping this from being a mevo killer is the time between shots and not affiliated with gspro yet

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Awesome golf fixes the time in between shots problem 😁

[@johnnyo3478]

@@davidmaxfieldgolf Awesome Golf is almost too quick between shots!

[@clints8888]

it just needs a lot better graphics, i just can’t get onboard awesome golf

[@RyanYager-mj7fu]

I have done all this and it’s still short. Is it because I use a net instead of a screen?

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Shouldn’t be, maybe just give yourself more room from ball to net and have the unit 6 feet back from the ball

[@momstercrossfire]

Same here. I know my carry distances on the course. Spent the whole weekend with this thing and then played Monday using those carry distances. I flew multiple greens. 🤷‍♂️. But , my net is black and it needs more light in the basement. I may try adding lighting and see what happens.

[@tomparisi804]

Thanks for the Vid Dave - it will definitely help reduce some frustration for sure! QQ - Do you have any inside info as to when the next batch will be available for the US? TYVM!!

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

I don’t unfortunately, I assume very soon 😁

[@superchallenging87]

Keep up the good work David! Love the videos!

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Thank you 😊

[@paulquinn6085]

I'm also having some issues with accuracy and wondered if you could help? I've updated the firmware to latest and are using the latest app. I have set up in an indoor garage, hitting into a net, and have the unit sitting at the same height as the hitting mat, 7.5 feet directly behind the ball aimed down the target line, and I have around 10ft of ball flight to net. I have tried using the supplied Callaway balls, and also changed the altitude settings - but these tweaks make only very small differences to my readings. My issue is all distance readings are way short. For example: Rapsodo shows my 7 iron carries 125m at best. On course my ave carry is 148m. Rapsodo shows my driver's total distance is 178m on average. On course my ave driver distance is 240m. What am I doing wrong? These numbers are way off. The 'experts' on KZbin all said this unit was very accurate, but that's not my experience to date. Any help/suggestions, as this is a little worthless with current readings?

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Are you using range balls?

[@mequinn201]

@@davidmaxfieldgolf I have tried using the Rapsodo-supplied Callaway balls with dots on, and also a mix of other Premium balls. The Rapsodo supplied Callaway balls read a little longer, but only very slightly (1-2%). When I take the unit to an outdoor range the numbers are very accurate. So something must be off with my indoor setup. But as I say, I'm following the instructions - I have the unit sitting at the same height as the hitting mat, 7.5 feet directly behind the ball aimed down the target line, and I have around 10ft of ball flight to net. Perhaps it doesn't read as well when hitting into a black net VS hitting into a white impact screen?? Or not sure if lighting plays a part? Wish I could solve this - any thoughts?

[@TraffordTrevorrow]

I just think people tend to over estimate their distances a lot lol

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

100% they take total distance on course as carry distance and that’s not the case. In general I think most people add about 10

[@johnathanwetherill456]

Its very hot ? What city you in ? Sydney is pretty chilly these days

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

I’m on the Gold Coast in QLD

[@johnathanwetherill456]

Lucky bugger

[@lance5101]

I love my mlm2pro. The one thing I wish it had was a shot type with clubs for review reasons like trackman. I hit 4 shot types per club but all I can do is select the club. It screws up the average data.

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

You can do that in awesome golf by naming the club - 7iron fade then 7iron draw etc

[@lance5101]

@@davidmaxfieldgolf oh sweet, good to know, thank you

[@lance5101]

@David Maxfield Golf tried getting it connected but I believe you have to have a tablet with a cellular connection. Wifi to the rapsodo and cellular to talk to awesome golf. Can get it to work on my phone but not my tablet. Oh well

[@GMC_Photo]

how did you find it with your Driver, im struggling to accurate data with that club, all the others are good.

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Yeah found it perfect for me. Very accurate with the rpt balls

[@GMC_Photo]

@@davidmaxfieldgolf thanks mate. I will keep at it and try to figure out what I’m doing wrong. All the other clubs are great.

[@thedayhayfilms]

@@GMC_Photosame problem here let me know what you did

[@debrajohnson4689]

why is your backswing so short?

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Just seems to work better for me 😁👍🏼

[@davidcole2337]

Everybody thinks they hit it further than they really do.. Especially when you are talking about Carry Distance. It a real Eye Opening experience..

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

100% agree 😁

[@itonylee1]

I finally got my mlm 2 pro work after few days of trying. It is nice device to when it finally work, but it is probably the most frustrated setup process..... Both my home wifi and my new ipad pro m2 are problematic to mlm 2 pro...the original firmware won't connect to the my galaxy s23 and the new purchased ipad pro m2, fortunately, it does connect to my old huawei mate 10 pro and I eventually get the firmware update to the latest one....and finally, I could get my ipad connect through home wifi, but lost connection every few minutes...which make it impossible to use. Finally I end up bough and dedicated 5G wifi router to use only with mlm 2 pro. I also need to disable the AirDrop, so it won't drop the connection every few minutes....my ipad still won't do the direct connection with mlm 2 pro while my android devices were okay....

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

That’s very strange. I’ve heard of those issues but I’ve never experienced them myself. Could simply be a case of not a strong enough connection in the unit

[@itonylee1]

@@davidmaxfieldgolf the compatibility issues is common for a new product, but it seems more on MLM 2 pro....i guess they are rushing to get the unit out and short of test. For me, i was strike by few issues: my outdated 2.5g wifi, my latest ipad pro M2 also have connections issue before i disable the AirDrop. Right now, my ipad work with new home 5ghz wifi router, but not the direct connection......i played again this morning and it last more than an hour before drop connection....so it is okay...the unit become hot after an hour of use.

[@Patricjmccon]

this didnt do anything for me im still having distance issues with my rapsodo mlm2 pro my driver is up t 100 yards off and my irons are 20-30 yards off

[@earlblevins1284]

My experience is that the MLM2Pro cameral will pick up numbers off your irons.

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Yes apparently it does

[@TWS-w4u]

Great video!

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Thank you 🙏

[@Cory123431]

my MLM2 pro is way off. All irons are too short

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Mine are spot on

[@jvisuals4345]

Did you get a fix for this

[@RolandDobbins]

With the R10 & Sci-Core practice balls, I get good numbers with 6.5ft. from R10 to tee, & 7ft. from tee to net. The Rapsodo seems to require specially-marked real golf balls, & gives away the major advantage of optically-based units, which is reduced space requirements. I’m moving to the new Skytrak+, which requires only 18 inches horizontally from unit to tee, & few inches of ball flight with any lighter-colored ball (Sci-Core are making white balls, now). The Rapsodo just doesn’t seem to have any advantages for me, & has significant disadvantages.

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Skytrak+ definitely has advantages with space for sure and other things

[@brycedwhite1]

@@davidmaxfieldgolf the only problem with the skytrak+ is the $$. $3K plus $150/mo puts it in a totally different category.

[@toasymctoast]

th8mbs up for socks

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

👍🏼👍🏼😁

[@PalmettoGolfer67]

Thumbs up for no shoes!

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

😁👍🏼👍🏼

[@noisybrat8410]

You didn’t give a single setup secret for accurate numbers as your description stated. If people are getting lower distance like you mentioned, this video did nothing to help them.

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Watch any number of the other 50+ videos I’ve done 👌🏼

[@MrBluegooh]

For me the mention of setup 10ft from screen is a tip, the manual says 8 feet I believe but the unit don’t seem to pick up my driver distance, short by maybe 60-80 yards. Shorter irons seem to be fine though and I think it’s down to having ball 8 ft from net. Will go back a couple of feet now and see how it goes. So for me it is a vid that gives setup tips 👍

[@momstercrossfire]

@@MrBluegoohI need to try the 10’. I did 8’ and my driver distances were way short. I have about 20 more days before I have to return it if need be. I need to get the max setup details to see if it actually works. I’m going to try longer distance to net, and better lighting.

[@Trainwheel_Time]

Call me nutty..... But if you need some sort of super secret set up method just to get accurate numbers from your multi-thousand dollar launch monitor... it may not be worth it.

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

It’s not a multi thousand dollar unit, it’s a budget launch monitor and they all have their own setup requirements no matter which one you get for optimal numbers