Advice for backyard LM

PNW · July 20

Hi all, hoping to get your thoughts and suggestions for a launch monitor. Primary use is my backyard into a net to get standard LM data. Generally won’t be using it as a sim but it would be a major bonus to do so IF it can set up quickly (synch with iPad?).

Currently have a Skytrak+ and would totally keep it and use it if it were in a more dedicated indoor space. I generally like to get into my yard and hit for 20-40 minutes here and there (work from home) so quick set up is critical and Skytrak+ was always a little finicky.

As for data, minimally need accurate ball with spin, spin axis, launch angle and launch direction so I can infer club data, but accurate club data itself would be great too.

I’ve been leaning toward a BLP with either Ball only or ball and club, but I’m not super pumped about their $500/year to use a very basic interface on iPad (if I choose to do so).

Also considering Eye mini (hoping they go on sale again in September but doubt they will) or Garmin R50 (but pricier and not sure about accuracy).

Also thought about just doing a MLM2Pro if it’s ’good enough’ but would probably burn through a new box of RPT balls every month or two with it being in the back yard.

For any BLP users, have you used the FSX iPad app and how quick and easy is it to get set up for each session over Bluetooth?

likewise for Eye Mini users, how quick and easy to set up with an iPad if I want to use their practice/sim app?

Generally I would just be using their on-device screen only for LM data on these which will feel like a MAJOR upgrade over Skytrak+ for how I want to use it. If it’s easy to set up with an iPad for practice/sim apps then it’s a big bonus.

What do you all think? What would you do? Thank you!

PNW · July 23

Well I just ordered a BLP from PlayBetter. Sounds like it's getting discontinued so on closeout $2,500. Got it at $2,250 with a code which seems like a no-brainer for how I would use it.

Yrrdead · July 23

Outdoors into a net I would have leaned Mevo+ w/ Pro and impact . No subscription required, no club stickers required, can't beat the data. Software upgrades are tied to unit so no transfer fee issues if you pick up a used unit. I guess the only negative would be buying RCT balls. But special balls/stickers are kind of the deal with any launch monitor.

PNW · July 23

4 hours ago, Yrrdead said:

Outdoors into a net I would have leaned Mevo+ w/ Pro and impact . No subscription required, no club stickers required, can't beat the data. Software upgrades are tied to unit so no transfer fee issues if you pick up a used unit. I guess the only negative would be buying RCT balls. But special balls/stickers are kind of the deal with any launch monitor.

Thanks. How quick and easy is it to set up, level, and align? And then sync with an iPad?