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Researched, sourced and written in plain English. Everything you need to turn launch monitor numbers into a lower handicap.

Rapsodo MLM2 Pro and MLM

Setup, subscriptions, accuracy and getting the most from your Rapsodo.

Is the Rapsodo MLM2 Pro Accurate?

Is the Rapsodo MLM2 Pro accurate? What independent testing against a GCQuad found, what Rapsodo claims, the weak spots and how to get the best readings.

Rapsodo MLM2 Pro Setup: Distance and Space

Rapsodo MLM2 Pro setup distance explained: 2 to 2.6 m behind the ball, how much room you need indoors, alignment, levelling and light, in metres and feet.

Does the Rapsodo MLM2 Pro Have a Shot Tracer?

Yes, the Rapsodo MLM2 Pro has a shot tracer in Shot Vision. How it works, what Impact Vision adds, and how it compares with golf shot tracer phone apps.

Rapsodo MLM2 Pro Subscription: Cost and Value

Rapsodo MLM2 Pro subscription cost in AUD and USD, the lifetime option, what Premium includes and what still works without a subscription. Sep 2026.

Rapsodo MLM2 Pro Third-Party Apps and Export

Rapsodo MLM2 Pro third-party apps: GSPro, E6 and Awesome Golf, what each needs, PC and Android support, plus how to export your shot data from R-Cloud.

Rapsodo MLM2 Pro vs Garmin R10: Which to Buy?

Rapsodo MLM2 Pro vs Garmin R10 compared: how each measures spin, setup, AU prices, subscriptions and simulator apps, and which suits your practice best.

MLM2 Pro vs SkyTrak+, Mevo+ and Square Golf

Rapsodo MLM2 Pro vs SkyTrak+, FlightScope Mevo+ and Square Golf: technology, AU prices, subscriptions and who each suits. Prices checked September 2026.

Club distances and handicaps

What golfers actually hit, club by club and handicap by handicap.

15 Handicap Club Distances and Average Score

15 handicap club distances for the full bag in metres and yards, plus the average score for a 15 handicap golfer and what separates a 15 from a 10.

How Far Should I Hit My 7 Iron? By Handicap

7 iron distance by handicap in metres and yards, from Shot Scope and Arccos data, plus tour carry numbers and what actually makes a 7 iron go further.

Average Driver Distance by Handicap and Age

Average driver distance by handicap and by age, in metres and yards, from Shot Scope, Arccos and Trackman data, plus tour averages and how to add distance.

Golf Club Distance Chart by Handicap

How far should I hit each club? A full-bag golf club distance chart by handicap, scratch to 25, in metres and yards, plus tour carry numbers to compare.

Launch monitor data explained

Smash factor, spin, launch and the numbers that matter.

Golf Spin Rate by Club: Driver and 7 Iron

Golf spin rate by club: typical driver and 7 iron spin rates from Trackman tour and amateur data, what too much or too little spin does, and how to fix it.

Launch Monitor Data Explained

Launch monitor data explained: ball speed, club speed, smash factor, launch, spin, spin axis, carry, apex, descent and side, and which numbers matter.

Smash Factor Explained: Good Numbers by Club

Smash factor explained: how it is calculated, good smash factor numbers for driver, 7 iron and wedges from Trackman tour data, and how to improve strike.

Practice plans

Turn range sessions into lower scores.

Golf Practice Plan to Break 90 (and 100, 80)

A golf practice plan to break 90, with break 100 and break 80 versions, built on real Shot Scope stats and weekly launch monitor sessions you can stick to.

Choosing a launch monitor

Comparisons and buying advice, with Australian prices in mind.

Best Launch Monitor Under $1000 in Australia

Best launch monitor under $1000 in Australia: Rapsodo MLM2 Pro, Garmin R10, Voice Caddie SC4 and Rapsodo MLM compared in AUD, subscriptions included.

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