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Rapsodo Mobile
Launch Monitor
Review

by MATHEW WANGRYCHT on DECEMBER 17,

2019

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The Rapsodo MLM is going to

change the way you practice.
That is a bold statement, but it’s true. The
technology Rapsodo has compiled in
such a small, mobile, device has a lot of
heads turning, including yours truly.

The first question I always get asked, “Is it

as good as Trackman?” Which, in my
opinion, is just silly, we’re talking about a
$500 unit vs. a $25,000 one. So even
though the Rapsodo has some damn
cool features, please don’t expect to open
up a fitting studio with this little guy. Its
intended purposes are vastly different.

There are a ton of features we’ll go over in

this article to help you get an
understanding of what the Rapsodo is all
about. Chances are after reading this,
and seeing some of the cool features, you
will be intrigued, and more than likely
want to add one to your bag. With that
being sais, let’s dive into what makes the
Rapsodo not only a fresh product but a
fun way to enjoy your training sessions.

What you get with your

Rapsodo purchase
Here is the WITB from the Rapsodo MLM
Website:

MLM includes: MLM unit, USB-C Cable,

Carry Case, Quick Start Guide
Professional Accuracy: Carry Distance,
Ball Speed, Club Speed, Smash Factor,
Launch Angle, and Launch Direction
Provides Video Playback with Shot
Tracer
GPS Enabled: See exactly where your
shots land on the driving range or
pinpoint a flag for a closest to the pin
contest
Bag Mapping: See your shot averages
and trends by the club, so you always
know what to use when you’re the
course
Shot Library: Store all of your shot data
and your last 100 videos. Additional
Video storage is available with a
subscription.
Share Your Shots: link your account
and post videos to your preferred
social network.

The factors that make a

launch monitor such a
valuable commodity
Data. We all love the data. And nothing
has changed the game more, in my
opinion, than the data overload PGA Tour
players are now obtaining. This wave of
information has transitioned from the
select few tour guys to a must-have for
anyone attempting to be a fitter. There is
too much valuable information you can
obtain from a high-end launch monitor
that helps a fitter, or a player, understand
what is going on with their swing.

From my assessment in dealing with

launch monitors and analyzing my swing,
the most critical data points to obtain are
the following:

Ball Speed
Clubhead Speed
Smash Factor
Attack Angle
Launch Angle
Dynamic Loft
Swing Path
Spin Rate
Carry Distance
Total Distance

While there are other data points, the

Trackman’s, FlightScope’s, and Foresight
monitors collect, I think the ones I just
listed are the most vital for analyzing your
swing. Here is the data you’ll obtain when
practicing with the Rapsodo MLM:

Total Distance (option for Carry

Distance on woods)
Ball Speed
Clubhead Speed
Smash Factor
Shot Type
Launch Angle
Launch Direction

That is some precious data, but the MLM

doesn’t stop there. What makes this
launch monitor unique is the other
features it has that others do not.

What the Rapsodo brings to

the table that other launch
monitors don’t.
Basically, where’s the bang for your buck
with the Rapsodo MLM?
There have been a handful of MLM that
have come to market over the last several
years. And for the most part, they all
produce similar information: Ball Speed,
Clubhead Speed, Distance. As
technology has advanced, more
information is becoming available such
as spin, launch angle, and smash. So to
differentiate themselves from the other
MLM in the space, Rapsodo has brought
video playback to the forefront with their
unit.

Within the first ten seconds of watching

the demonstration at the PGA Show, I
knew they had a hit on their hands. The
software takes care of all the editing, and
it does so brilliantly. There’s no need to go
back into your swing capture and edit; it’s
all done for you. BUT that is only part of
the prize — Rapsodo employes
something else that puts it ahead of other
MLM.

The shot tracer feature is a 10/10

During the demonstration, the Rapsodo
team had their phone synced to a large
TV so everyone in the booth could watch
what takes place within the app. And
when we all saw the shot tracer, there
was a collective “ooooooooooh” from
everyone watching. It’s an aspect that no
other mobile launch monitor has, and it’s
perfection. Utilizing the powerful AI in the
iPhone, the Rapsodo MLM has brought a
social sharing feature to the MLM space
and users are going nuts over, who knew
shot tracing golf swings could field so
much entertainment? Well, EVERYONE!

Social sharing makes the interface with

users a blast
Because of the simplicity of the interface,
uploading and sharing a swing to your
favorite social media sites is as easy as it
gets. And the Rapsodo team is doing a
fantastic job of showcasing users that
agree to have their swings made public
on their pages as well. It’s made the
Rapsodo a very desireable device for
accounts on Instagram. More and more
IG Golf accounts are finding the feature to
be ideal for sharing their swings and
maybe even boosting their egos as they
drop 330-yard bombs! I’m not going to lie;
it’s been fun to watch!

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What I like about the Rapsodo

Data Collecting
I’m a total stat nerd, and having all the
data from a practice session is awesome.

I mean, this is why we want these units,

right? Rapsodo does an excellent job of
providing the user with a lot of data. I
went over it a little bit earlier, but it’s the
vital feature of any launch monitor. How
much data can your dollar get you? For
the price point, I feel Rapsood has done
it’s customers an excellent service.
Knowing what you’re getting ahead of
time, I can’t foresee anyone having any
issue with what information you’ll be
obtaining.

The App Interface is outstanding.

The user interface with the MLM app is
simple and will not require a “Rapsodo for
Dummies” book to understand how it
works. You can quickly swipe through
your videos of your swings or bring up a
table showing all the shots with a specific
iron.

There is also a feature where you can get

an overhead (via the GPS) of your range
session and see how your session went.

Where I think Rapsodo went above and

beyond is how you can select a specific
shot. Then it brings up the data from that
swing, and you can drag the data to the
left or right to see more. Or, you can click
on the video icon and see that swing. It
impressive, and I think it’s one of the best
features of the unit.

Lightweight and compact.

Because the MLM utilizes your phone to
capture the video footage, no camera
system is in the Rapsodo. That freed up
not only space but weight. With the
included bag clip, attaching the carrying
case to your bag is simple, and it doesn’t
hinder the functionality of your bag one
bit.

There are a bunch of features packed

into this little unit. However, there are a
few areas I feel need to be discussed.

Where I feel the Rapsodo falls

short
There is so much tech in the unit; it’s
almost shameful for me to say there are
areas for improvement. But, if I’m honest
with all of you, there are some
shortcomings with the MLM that I have
found knock it down a few pegs
compared to other similarly priced units.

You have to use the Rapsodo MLM

outdoors.
And by outdoors, I mean a range where
the tracking software in the unit can
follow the golf ball from tee to ground.
That means no nets, and it also means
there has to be daylight. These are not at
all reasons to NOT invest in the MLM; they
are, however, a few reasons I feel the
competitors have an advantage.

As much as I love heading over to Revere

and spending time on the range, I can’t
always make it there. I can nine times out
of ten, spend some time, every day, in my
garage hitting balls into my Rukket net.
Because I cannot do that with the
Rapsodo and get the data from the
swings, it’s not ideal for my situation.

No spin
The other factor I think that will
disheartening for several golfers is the
fact the spin rate is not a data point. By
far, this has been the biggest gripe from
colleagues when they have messed
around with the Rapsodo MLM.

iPhone Only
And lastly, even though this does not
pertain to me, the Rapsodo is only
compatible with the iPhone. I was told
they hope to have the Android version
ready by the first Quarter of 2020. If you’re
an Android phone user, that will keep you
from purchasing one until that release
happens. Or, you could do the smart thing
and get an iPhone! (not a paid
endorsement)
If you love the social sharing aspect, the
shot tracer, and the other key features I
mentioned above, the Rapsodo is right for
you. I think they are way ahead of the
game when it comes to those features.
It’s what has a lot of people going out to
purchased a unit.

Data Inconsistencies
I can say until you step up to a $25,000
launch monitor, expect some
discrepancies.

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This video I posted led to some heated
exchanges with a few people. They felt I
was trying to prove I was a bigger hitter
than I am. To which I found hilarious.
Anyone who knows me knows I’m not a
bomber. I was even surprised when this
data came back. But, what the hecklers
didn’t take into consideration was this
was total yards, not carry.

Even with that taken into consideration,

the likely hood of getting a ball to travel
that far is unlikely with the ball speed and
clubhead speed I was creating. Just be
aware that not every swing you take may
have the most accurate data. Use your
brain and decide if what you’re seeing is
legit.

In Conclusion
The fantastic tech world we live in is
expanding to golf. The tech companies
are flying to the golf space. I see more
and more mobile or portable, affordable,
launch monitors heading to the market.
I’m excited to see what the PGA Show has
in store for us come January.

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I’m very impressed by what the Rapsodo

team has accomplished with this first golf
unit. The social sharing is incredible. The
ability to see your shot pattern from an
overhead view is outstanding. Being able
to dial in your clubs by keeping track of
your data over many sessions is so
valuable. And, the video playback with a
shot tracer that requires NO EDITING is
worthy of a standing ovation.

To pick up a Rapsodo MLM head on over

to their WEBSITE
WEBSITE.

The Rapsodo MLM retails for $499, and

right now, they have a $50 discount. We
also have a unique coupon code you can
use

TheBreakfastBall01
With that code, you’ll receive one year
free of the Pro Subscription service
offered by Rapsodo. That is a savings of
$99.

Be sure to follow Rapsodo on

their social channels
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram &
YouTube

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