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Paul Liberatore is the founder of Golfers Authority and a former three-year golf gear contributor to Sports Illustrated. He tests golf equipment hands-on to help golfers make better buying decisions.
You’ll want a mat that protects your joints without sacrificing realistic feedback, and premium options like SIGPRO Softy or Fiberbuilt Player Preferred deliver both…
You’ll need at least 9 feet of ceiling height to avoid limiting your options, though 10 feet works better for most golfers. Measure your…
You’re getting four extra metrics with the SC4 Pro: backspin, sidespin, spin axis, and shot dispersion—plus a smarter algorithm that narrows indoor spin accuracy…
You’ll get better outdoor performance with the MLM2PRO at $700, especially on range mats where its dual camera-radar system nails carry distances within 2-4…
The MLM2PRO wins on accuracy but demands more space, while the SC4 fits tighter rooms with decent performance. MLM2PRO keeps driver carry within 2…
The MLM2PRO runs on the phone or tablet you already own. Here's which app version it needs, how much room to clear, how it…
The Garmin R50 delivers surprisingly accurate ball data, within 0.75% of TrackMan’s ball speed and about 4% on carry distance, which is impressive for…
You’ll get more accurate data with the Garmin R50‘s three high-speed cameras ($4,999.99), which directly measure spin and ball flight, compared to SkyTrak Plus’s…
You’re looking at two $5,000 launch monitors with completely different designs. The Garmin R50 is a portable 9-pound unit with a built-in 10-inch touchscreen…
The Garmin R50 at $4,999 undercuts the QuadMAX ($20,000+) and GCQuad ($13,000) while using three cameras instead of radar to track your shots, and…
If you want the most accurate data and don’t mind paying $5,999-$6,999, the Foresight GC3 is your gold standard. But the reality is: the…
You’ll want the R50 ($4,999) if you’re building a dedicated indoor simulator; it nails setup in 40 seconds, includes a 10-inch touchscreen with 43,000…
