PlayBetter's Golf Tech Weekly

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Marc and Daniel break down the new Rapsodo MLM2XPRO, the follow-up to the MLM2PRO. It's $899.99 and adds putting, a built-in leveling display, twice-as-fast shot processing, 12 RPT balls in the box, Rapsodo's first-ever PC app and new premium Rapsodo Studios courses. They also cover their accuracy testing and the Core ($199.99/yr) and Studios ($399.99/yr) memberships.

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Marc and Daniel sit down with Jakob Munk, Trackman's head of product for indoor golf, to go deep on the Trackman iO overhead launch monitor and how it compares to the Trackman 4. The iO starts at $13,995 (Home) and $23,995 (Home Complete), and the Trackman 4 is $25,995. Jakob covers how Trackman started, what "indoor optimized" means, the new club data, room size, Virtual Golf 3 course building and what the subscription pays for.

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Marc and Daniel sit down with Clarke Fry, Garmin's Manager of Consumer Product Marketing, to go deep on the new Approach S72. The $799.99 flagship golf watch replaces the S70 and adds swing metrics, a driving range activity, aerial imagery, green reading, hole navigation, a built-in flashlight, speaker and mic, a titanium bezel and a sapphire lens.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:04 Favorite Feature: The Flashlight
3:11...

Buy the Foresight GC2 at PlayBetter: https://www.playbetter.com/products/foresight-gc2-golf-launch-monitor-simulator Marc and Daniel talk about the new Foresight GC2 and Foresight Premier software. The GC2 is an all-new $1,699 two-camera launch monitor with directly measured ball data, a color screen and standalone use, launching alongside Foresight Premier and a new subscription model. Use code GTW at https://www.playbetter.com for the best pricing on qualifying products.

CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 2:31 GC2 Specs & Features 5:58 First Impressions & Build Quality 10:07 Accuracy: GC2 vs GC3 12:53 Screen & Hitting Zone 15:04 App & PC Connection 17:56 Foresight Premier Software 25:00 Foresight's New Subscription Model 27:00 Gold vs...

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Shop the MILESEEY IONME2 Golf Rangefinder: https://www.playbetter.com/products/m...

Mileseey might be one of the newest names in golf tech, but they're building products unlike anything else on the market. On this episode of Golf Tech Weekly, Marc Sheforgen and Daniel Fitzpatrick review Mileseey's entire...

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Garmin has been BUSY. Marc Sheforgen and Daniel Fitzpatrick talk about the Approach Z10 Rangefinder, the new updates on the Approach R50 and the BIG Fenix 9 and 9 Pro release.

00:00 Intro
01:59 Garmin Approach R50 Update
11:08 Garmin Approach Z10 Rangefinder
18:17 Garmin Fenix 9 / 9 Pro
26:45 Final Thoughts

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Marc recently set up the Sports Screen Vanish Lite hybrid retractable golf simulator in his garage. He didn't think he could fit a golf sim in his space but is so happy he finally did it! Marc and Daniel talk about what the setup is like and how you can build your own golf simulator in your garage while still having room for...

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00:00 Intro

01:28 How much space do you need?

06:25 What makes up a full golf sim setup?

09:12 Why should you build a setup now?

12:44 Best launch monitors for what sim golfer you are

14:25 The game improver sim golfer

17:05 The entertainer sim golfer

20:00 Sim league competitor golfer

22:23 Marc talks about the Square Golf Ho...

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Buy the Arccos Smart Laser at PlayBetter:
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Buy the Garmin Approach R50 at PlayBetter: iso
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Is the Garmin Approach R50 worth its $5,000 price tag? In this episode of Golf Tech Weekly, Marc Sheforgen and Daniel Fitzpatrick dive deep into Garmin’s flagship launch monitor and simulator. We break down the built-in 10-inch touchscreen, 3-camera high-speed impact vision, PC-free setup, accuracy, and whether this all-in-one unit delivers for your home golf setup.

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Marc and Daniel recap our massive production week in Baltimore, MD. It took the entire PlayBetter crew to pull this off and maybe this is the first time its ever been done?

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Daniel has been testing the MGI AI Navigator Halo and he shares his experience and thoughts on this episode!

00:00 Intro
00:53 Why Daniel tested the MGI AI Navigator Halo
02:40 Setup experience
05:08 On course experience
07:54 Price and where it stands in the MGI Lineup
08:51 Halo feature experience and controlling the cart
12:30 Built-in screen
14:04 Is the halo add on worth it?
16:00 Power assist feature
17:20 Build quality
18:35 Any cons?
22:15 Would you buy it?<...

Buy FlightScope Mevo Gen2 at PlayBetter:
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In this episode Marc and Daniel go over everything you need to know about the FlightScope Mevo Gen2 in 2026. Daniel used to work at FlightScope for many years before joining the PlayBetter team so he shares a lot of his learnings about the company and product in this one.

Marc and Daniel sit down and try to build out a perfect Golf Tech list with a budget of $7,500. They need to pick at least one GPS Tech item, one Rangefinder and one Launch Monitor and or Sim Studio piece. At the end they also talk a little about the Open Championship and pick some winners!

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Marc and Daniel do a deep dive on the popular Rapsodo MLM2Pro Launch Monitor & Simulator. They cover everything you need to know and tease some future releases from Rapsodo.

00:00 Intro
02:27 Pricing and value
04:47 How it works
11:36 Simulator features
18:32 Drawbacks
20:54 Subscription pricing<...

Mashie has designed over 30 simulated golf courses on GSPro. He has made many in his home area of Colorado and famously has released Chambers Bay with the help of a caddie that works at that golf course. Marc, Daniel and Danny get an inside look on how Mashie creates and designs courses for golf simulation!

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0:00 — Welcome to Golf Tech Weekly
2:28 — Mashie's Path Into Golf Course Design
3:45 — From Building a Simulator to Building Courses
15:08 — How GSPro Courses Come to Life
17...

Marc and Daniel review the Blue Tees Rainmaker Portable Golf Launch Monitor and Simulator after they both have tested it.

Daniel and Marc talk about their favorite golf launch monitors in 2026 that cost less than $1,000 — and include a bonus option if you want to spend a little more!

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Marc and Daniel discuss some amazing golf tech gifts for this years Father's day from budget items to more expensive ones. You can find any product they talked about at PlayBetter.com

00:00 Intro

02:14 Under $200

08:20 $200-$700

18:18 $799 and UP

24:37 The Best Golf Gift?

27:01 Final Thoughts

Jock from the popular Youtube Channel ‪@GolfBusters‬ has been testing Golf Launch Monitors for a while now. He sits down with us to share what his favorite options are and talk about the growth of their channel and how they got started in the space!

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Today we sit down and discuss all of the best Golf GPS watches on the market in 2026 and which ones are best for you.

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00:00 Intro

00:58 What watches Marc and Daniel use

03:00 What Daniel looks for in a Golf GPS Watch

05:02 Garmin Golf Watches 

26:40 Bushnell Ion Elite

29:30 Shot Scope G6

33:38 Blue Tees PlayMaker+

36:20 SkyCaddie LX5

39:38 Final thoughts

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Marc and Daniel talk about the best rangefinders you can buy in 2026. This is a crowded field but there are a few brands that really stick out and are at the top of this category.

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Sean Ogle from Breaking Eighty has built a life that some of us dream of. He does amazing golf tech reviews and also travels the world and has played and reviewed the best golf courses in the world!

Cordie Walker is a popular golf creator and is the founder of GolfWell "I talk to top coaches, players, and researchers to find what actually works!" He talks about his book he just released called The Scoring Edge and also his journey in the space and what he has learned after talking with top golf coaches.

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Check out his book here!

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Frank Fasano and Mike Fasano from the popular Youtube channel Golficity and social media accounts sit down with us to discuss their journey in the space and more!

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00:00 Intro

01:45 How Golficity started

21:35 How they got good with cameras

25:45 How to pick what platform to post on

30:00 The current state of Golf Technology

41:20 Golf Simulation

48:35 How they got the name Golficity

50:25 Rapid...

We talk to Alex Trujillo from JumboMax Golf Grips about how they do their grip tests, every grip they have, how he got into the golf industry and what it's like working with the best golfers in the world.

We talk about what you need to build your dream golf simulator.

Our partner Gabe Aluisy from the popular youtube channel @LetsPlayThru sits down with us to talk about all the Tech at The Masters Tournament and how you can play along with the pros using technology like golf simulators.

00:00 Intro

02:36 Talking Masters

08:55 Tech at The Masters

29:30 Gabe’s thoughts on playing Augusta on the sim

32:20 What is GSPro?

33:08 Daniel playing Augusta on GSPro

38:48 Masters Menu

42:30 whatnot sale

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Marc and Daniel Discuss the unreleased Uneekor AIMY software that they got to demo at the 2026 PGA Show. They also begin a new segment called "tech on tour" This is a good one!

Marc and Daniel talk about the 2026 Bushnell Tour V7 Shift that was recently released. With new features and upgrades this may be something you want to add in your bag this year!

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We tried the Garmin Approach G82 Golf Launch Monitor and Handheld GPS. We do a deep dive on the product, talk about our experience with it, who it's for, and the accuracy of the launch monitor data. Tune in to learn all about his exciting new piece of golf tech!

How do the ‪@skytrakgolf‬ ST MAX and the OG, the SkyTrak+, stack up against other launch monitors and simulators in the golf tech space?

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The SkyTrak+ and SkyTrak ST MAX are two affordable and accurate options that have defined the golf simulator space. Plus, they need no ball or club markings — making them both great for groups and casual play.

Both make your garage, office, or basement feel like Pebble Beach — with immersive simulation, photometric accuracy, and and...

The brand new Blue Tees Golf Rainmaker portable golf launch monitor & simulator is now available for preorder! 👉 https://www.playbetter.com/products/b...

You can be one of the first to get your hands on the $599 launch monitor shaking up the golf industry.

On this week's edition of Golf Tech Weekly, PlayBetter's Daniel and Marc are joined by Drew Koehler, the co-founder of Blue Tees Golf.

The Blue Tees Rainmaker Launch Monitor is a portable, radar-based launch monitor with a 4.3-inch full-color TFT display that gives you instant feedback on every shot. It wor...

The Garmin Approach R10 just got a massive software upgrade that completely changes what you’re getting for your money: https://www.playbetter.com/products/g...

Let’s not bury the lede with this one. If you’ve been sitting on the fence about getting into golf simulation at home, it is time to act.

The R10 just became more relevant thanks to what Garmin announced at the 2026 PGA Show.

▪️ Premium Home Tee Hero graphics that were previously exclusive to the $5,000 R50.
▪️ New Enhanced Courses. Plus a new on-course practice mode.
▪️ Integration with t...

The new Shot Scope LM1 Golf Launch Monitor is entering the market at just $200 and is available for preorder now: https://www.playbetter.com/products/shot-scope-lm1-golf-launch-monitor

The Shot Scope LM1 is a compact entry-level launch monitor that tracks ball speed, club speed, carry, total distance, and smash factor with instant feedback and proven accuracy for practice anywhere.

The new launch monitor LM1 is breaking the industry with its approachable, simple-to-use set-up. It's designed to work the moment you start hitting balls. There is no calibration process or complicated setup, just accurate feedback...

🚨 Preorder Square Omni at PlayBetter.com: https://www.playbetter.com/products/square-golf-omni-indoor-outdoor-launch-monitor

Our PlayBetter golf experts, Marc Sheforgen and Daniel Fitzpatrick, discuss the Square Golf OMNI Edition Launch Monitor & Simulator, which they got a first look at during the 2026 PGA Show.

Stock will be very limited in the coming months. Reserve your unit with a fully refundable deposit.

The indoor/outdoor is a next-generation photometric launch monitor. Four high-speed cameras capture detailed ball and club data, including smash factor and clubhead speed, with results shown instantly on the built-in display. Designed to work on...