Rapsodo Golf Mobile Launch Monitor (MLM)

One of the fastest growing sectors in the sport of golf is launch monitor technology. Being able to hit golf shots while gaining valuable insights of your swing and what your golf ball is doing can be extremely valuable to golfers looking to improve their game. Rapsodo Golf believes they have created one of the best tools to analyze your golf shots on the go with convenience and affordability with the Mobile Launch Monitor, or MLM. Reliable data and integrated shot tracking software lets you know exactly what your golf ball is doing on the range and on the course.

Where to Buy

Amazon.com

$299.99 3 used from $273.59

SEE IT

Worldwide Golf Shops

$299.99

SEE IT

DICK'S Sporting Goods

$299.99

SEE IT

rapsodo.com

$399.00

SEE IT

pgatoursuperstore.com

$499.00

SEE IT

Last Amazon price update was: June 2, 2023 2:06 am

× Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com (Amazon.in, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, etc) at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

Key Features

• The Mobile Launch Monitor leverages the power of your iPhone or iPad to track each shot in real-time to give players instant distance, launch angle, and ball speed data.  
• Shot tracer features also allow golfers to turn each of their shots into a video for their review or social sharing.  
• The MLM is extremely portable and takes only seconds to set up either on the range or on the course.  

Rapsodo MLM Detailed Review

Design and Technology

Rapsodo’s Mobile Launch Monitor provides golfers an easy way to record and track their progress on the range and course or compete with their friends in closest to the pin or long drive challenges. Each shot recorded provides golfers with data that includes ball speeds, carry distances, smash factor, launch angle, and launch direction. Each shot is also recorded with a shot tracer to allow golfer to analyze the curve of their shots and share their performances on social media platforms.

One of the most cost-effective personal launch monitors available, the MLM fits securely in its carry case and clips on your bag much like a laser rangefinder. One of the most exciting parts of the MLM is its ability to leverage the processing power of Apple’s iOS technology to expand its capabilities and give golfer ongoing performance improvements even after they have bought their device. For the money, it will be hard to argue that the majority of golfers will not improve their game quickly by using this unique launch monitor.

Our Experience

Being able to get data in real-time that can be used for club comparisons or performance tracking is becoming an essential component to playing golf at the highest level. During testing, not only did the MLM provide useful data for my club and shaft options, but the shot tracer features allow me to measure significantly more parameters than other comparable launch monitors. The MLM is easy to clip on my golf bag and take with me during all of my testing and practice sessions and even capture some on-course shots as I evaluate equipment or catch a round with my friends. Without question, the Rapsodo Mobile Launch Monitor is the best launch monitor we have tested in its price range and is uniquely positioned to continue to improve with the ability to upgrade its performance via software innovation and updates.

The MLM is perfect for golfers that want to know exactly how far each of their clubs travels during practice and play. The shot trace feature is excellent for players that want to learn their shot shape patterns with various clubs or test clubs they are thinking about putting in their bag. The social sharing component of the MLM allows you to challenge your friends to games across different courses and even when you cannot get to the course together. I personally see the MLM as being a great tool for aspiring golfers or competitive players to analyze their own game, build a complete golf club set, and create more efficient practice routines.

Specs

The Rapsodo Mobile Launch Monitor retails for $499.99 and comes with a protective carry case, USB-C quick-charge cable, and quick start guide. The MLM works wirelessly with your iPhone or iPad through the MLM application that is free to download from the App Store. All of the data and club tracking information is housed in an easy to find system directly on the app. Your shot tracers can also be saved directly on your phone or tablet for easy social sharing or analysis later. Rapsodo also plans to release apps for Android users soon.

Conclusion

While personal launch monitors still have some ground to make up on the TrackMan systems you will see lining the range at Tour events, the Rapsodo MLM is the best positioned portable launch monitor to do so. By positioning the processing capability of iPhones and tablets, the MLM is evolutionary and can become even more powerful without costing the user additional money. As more data is made available within the MLM operating system, I believe that this will become the go-to personal launch monitor for the avid golfer. Social players or content creators may also gain a unique advantage by using the Rapsodo MLM to acquire information about their game and share their ideas and posts seamlessly from all their favorite devices.

Rapsodo MLM Video