Rapsodo MLM (original / MLM1) discontinued
Space requirements
Rain or Shine: device placed 8 ft minimum behind the ball; indoor use with nets explicitly supported.
- 8 ft behind the ball for the unit itself — radar-style placement eats room depth.
- Width: 10 ft workable offset, 14 ft for a centered both-handed bay (industry guidance — see model).
What it measures
Ball data (7): ball speed, launch angle, launch direction, carry distance, total distance, side carry, smash factor
Club data (1): club speed
Measured vs. calculated: Doppler radar measures speeds and launch; the paired iPhone/iPad camera provides shot vision and video replay (no built-in cameras, unlike MLM2PRO); distances are modeled. Rapsodo does not publish a full breakdown.
Accuracy: No current third-party accuracy data cited in 2026 listings; reviewers note the MLM2PRO 'provides better numbers' (Wicked Smart Golf / Breaking Eighty roundup).
Software & subscriptions
Compatible software: own app (Rapsodo MLM, iOS only)
| Plan | $/year | Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Membership (MLM) | $100 | Apex height, slow-motion replay, and advanced analytics. No course-play/simulator capability exists on MLM1 at any tier. |
Notes
Pricing: Effectively phased out in favor of the MLM2PRO: dropped from 2026 'best of' lists, Rapsodo now primarily sells refurbished units, but new stock still sells at retailers (Rain or Shine $199.99, down from $249.99; $50-off summer promos).
Left-handed players: Sits directly behind the ball on the target line; left-handed support was not available at launch and was added later via app update.
iOS only (iPhone/iPad required — uses the phone camera). No golf-course simulation in any version; practice/range data device only.
Release year: 2020 · Connectivity: Bluetooth · Indoor: yes · Outdoor: yes