With a product like this, you have to understand what it is and what it isn’t. I’ve personally found it pretty easy to just shrug off an inaccurate reading a say “ok, well that doesn’t seem right.” That way, I have the data afterward, but I can simply use the screen for my information while I’m practicing. Final Thoughts on the Swing Caddie SC300i Launch Monitor

The R10 does not have putting. If that's a super important must-have for you on the course simulation, you'll want to know that. I thought the original SC200 was a solid value, and the SC200 PLUS is even better. The price is the same but they’ve added the ability to measure practice swings. Whether you’re using it to train for speed, add precision to your practice, or both, this is a great tool. It provides accurate measurements of ball speed, carry distance, and other important metrics for analyzing your golf swing.

Golf Simulator Mode on the SC4

Currently, the SC4 has limited compatibility with third-party golf simulation software—but this is common with a newly released launch monitor. Hopefully, we will see more. It’s a Doppler radar unit. It measures ballspeed really well in my experience (and that of most Internet reviewers). Both consistent and accurate. It’s consistent, but not accurate, when it measures clubhead speed. So you can chart improvement in your swing as time goes by—bumping your swing speed from, e.g., 95 to 102 as you improve with the driver—but it may not be the speed you’re actually swinging. Other reviewers have noted it’s about 3-5 percent fast. I suspect that swing plane really determines the accuracy of its clubhead speed measurement. So a smash factor measurement is going to have issues.

The original Rapsodo Mobile Launch Monitor was a favorite among My Golf Spy and Golf Digest lists. Now, the new Rapsodo MLM2PRO™ is the official personal launch monitor of Golf Digest’s Hot List. It provides the same industry leading data with additional metrics to further enhance the user’s experience—plus golf simulation! When compared to other similar products, the SC300i is competitively priced. It offers a lot of features that are typically found in more expensive launch monitors, making it a good option for golfers who want a high-quality product without breaking the bank. Additionally, the SC300i is portable and easy to use, which adds to its value.The Swing Caddie SC4 offers a lot of data. Like the SC300i, it reports swing speed, ball speed, carry distance, launch angle, apex, and smash factor. The SC4 goes a level up by adding launch direction to the mix and reporting spin rate on screen (the SC300i only gave spin numbers in the app). The original SC200 launch monitor was super easy to use: drop it four to five feet behind the ball, turn it on, and get to work. That hasn’t changed with the SC200 PLUS. Once you load in some batteries, the SC200 PLUS is good to go in seconds. One of my favorite things about Swing Caddie’s launch monitors is how easy they are to use. Once you charge the SC4, push the power button, drop it five feet behind your hitting area, and get to work. Because it has an onboard display, you don’t need to connect a device. Not only does this boost its ease of use, it makes it more likely that you’ll use it because there’s less hassle. Video feature will auto record once swing is taken and will separate videos for each swing. Note that you will need to be in the video tab of the MySwingCaddie app for the video to be recorded. Swing data is available in video tab and data points can be edited in settings to show exactly what customer wants.

The SC300i is truly portable and provides golfers with complete swing and ball flight metrics only typically found in professional launch monitors including launch angle and apex data. It uses Doppler radar, which is standard for launch monitors at this price point. More expensive launch monitors are camera-based. Data Metrics

Value

I own a SC200+. I like it, and it is as easy to use as the review indicates, but you have to understand its limitations. The best golf launch monitor has the juice to outlive your obsession with your swing or an impromptu session with friends! Companion App Perks! The E6 Connect simulation is currently not available (this could change) to Android users through the Garmin app. It is, however, available for PCs.