The difference that matters
The Garmin Approach R50 fits a shorter room: about 13.5 ft minimum depth against 17 ft. The Full Swing KIT lists more club data (6 parameters against 1).
Side by side
| Specification | Garmin Approach R50 | Full Swing KIT |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking | Camera | Radar + camera |
| Detail | Three high-speed cameras | Machine-learning-enhanced Doppler radar with HD camera |
| Placement | Beside the ball | Behind the ball |
| Room depth (FOREference) | 13.5–15.5 ft | 17–19 ft |
| Stated ceiling | — | — |
| Spin | Measured | Measured |
| Ball data listed | 9 | 10 |
| Club data listed | 1 | 6 |
| Indoor / outdoor | Both | Both |
| Ball marking | Not required | Not required |
| Display | Built-in 10-inch touchscreen; HDMI out to a projector or TV | On-unit display; PC or iOS |
| Subscription | Garmin Golf membership (about $100/year) for Home Tee Hero's 43,000+ courses | Not stated |
| Weight | 9 lb | 4 lb |
| Price seen | $5,000 | $4,999 |
Highlighted rows differ. Figures come from each product's sources; room depth, distances and brightness are FOREference calculations using the same method for both.
Which should you choose?
Garmin Approach R50
Choose the Garmin Approach R50 if your room is under about 17 ft deep.
Full Swing KIT
Choose the Full Swing KIT if you want club delivery data (path, face, loft).
Before you buy either
- Check the room: room size calculator and ceiling height calculator.
- Confirm what each seller includes — accessories, software trials and bundles change often.
- Read the limitations on each full reference page.
FOREference compares published specifications; we have not tested these products side by side. How we work · Disclosure