Inside the swing with Rapsodo: Live Q&A Recap
How one conversation gave us a clearer look at the future of personal launch monitors
Our latest No Bad Days Golf Society Live Q&A featured Justin Bryant from Rapsodo Golf and it turned into one of our most informative and engaging sessions yet. Members came with questions about accuracy, ball data, software updates, future technology and more. Justin came prepared with clarity and insight and the conversation helped everyone understand the full picture of where Rapsodo is today and where it is heading.
This recap covers everything you missed, with expanded detail on both the MLM2 Pro and the original Rapsodo MLM, two devices that have made personal golf tech more accessible and more accurate for everyday players.
The Rapsodo ecosystem: two devices that serve two different golfers
Before diving into the Q&A topics, it helps to understand the difference between Rapsodo’s two major products. A lot of golfers know the MLM2 Pro, but many forget how important the original MLM still is in the broader Rapsodo lineup.
Rapsodo has not abandoned the base MLM. In fact, it remains a highly reliable option for golfers who want simple setup and strong basic device.
Here is how both models compare.
The original Rapsodo MLM
The base MLM remains one of the most popular hitting-bay devices for mobile golfers. It delivers more than many players expect, especially for practice session feedback.
Key features of the standard MLM include:
Radar-based tracking
Carry distance
Ball speed
Launch direction
Shot tracer
Shot library
iPhone and iPad compatibility
GPS range mapping
Video replay with shot tracer stitched automatically
Fast setup
Lightweight and extremely portable
For golfers who practice outdoors or at the range, the base MLM is still one of the easiest tools to grab and go. It shines when players want simple, no-fuss ball data combined with a video file they can review or share.
One important insight Justin emphasized was that the original MLM remains an active product, not a discontinued one. It is still receiving software updates, still integrates into Rapsodo’s app ecosystem and still works beautifully for golfers who do not require full spin readings or simulation.
This is important because not every golfer wants or needs the MLM2 Pro. Rapsodo supports both audiences.
The MLM2 Pro
The MLM2 Pro is where golfers gain access to full ball data and a much more immersive training environment. It combines radar with two onboard cameras to track the golf ball far more precisely than the original model.
MLM2 Pro highlights:
High speed impact camera
Wide angle shot camera
Radar-based ball flight measurement
Full spin data when using RPT balls
Club data
Simulation-ready
Thousands of mapped global courses
Indoor and outdoor performance
Automatic video replays
Premium analytics through Rapsodo Cloud
More depth for players who want measurable progress
Between both units, Rapsodo covers nearly every type of golfer, from beginners who want quick feedback to competitive players building home studios.
Key takeaways from the No Bad Days Live Q&A
With that foundation in place, here is what our community learned from Justin during our discussion.
Why RPT balls exist and why they improve accuracy
Spin measurement is one of the hardest tasks for personal launch monitors, especially units designed to be portable. The MLM2 Pro uses the markings on RPT balls to track the rotation of the ball accurately through the impact frame.
Justin explained that the system is built around this method and that using RPT balls allows Rapsodo to deliver reliable spin axis readings, consistent spin rate measurements and true shot shape predictions.
Rapsodo has interest in expanding compatible brands, but only if manufacturing tolerances can meet the precision level required. This is why RPT balls are only sold directly through Rapsodo.
Subscriptions and future hardware planning
Several members asked about lifetime premium subscriptions and what happens when new hardware eventually arrives.
Lifetime plans are tied to individual units. If you buy a new device someday, the plan does not automatically carry over.
However, Rapsodo is exploring upgrade incentives when the time comes. Nothing official, but the company clearly values long-term users.
This is true for both the MLM and the MLM2 Pro.
PC application and future platform improvements
A major highlight was the upcoming PC app, which has the Rapsodo team extremely excited. The desktop experience will expand analysis options and make it easier for golfers to review swings in detail.
Beta programs will be offered through the Rapsodo Facebook group, but spots are limited and fill quickly.
MacOS compatibility is something many golfers want, and Rapsodo is actively reviewing it. While not confirmed, it is high on the request list.
What golfers forget about the original MLM
The base MLM came up several times during the Q&A. Justin touched on a few reasons why it remains a strong product:
It offers one of the best video and shot tracer combinations in consumer golf tech.
It continues to receive software improvements, especially in shot library and analytics.
It performs very well outdoors.
It offers value at a price point below most personal launch monitors.
Many golfers prefer its simplicity for range work.
This was a great reminder for NBD members who own the original unit. It is not obsolete. It still serves a clear purpose and remains an entry point into the Rapsodo ecosystem.
SkyTrak and Rapsodo’s engineering background
Some members were surprised to learn that Rapsodo created the hardware technology behind the original SkyTrak unit. SkyTrak’s software was developed by a separate team, but the underlying engineering came from Rapsodo.
It was a fun nugget that gave everyone a deeper appreciation for the company’s role in modern golf tech.
Global course library and why Rapsodo includes so many layouts
A great question came from the group about why Rapsodo offers such an enormous simulator course library compared with other systems.
The answer was simple. Rapsodo is a global brand, and their users are not limited to one region. Someone in the United States might want Pebble Beach. Someone in Europe might want Le Golf National. Someone in Asia might want courses that are rarely included in other systems.
The goal is to make virtual golf feel personal for golfers everywhere.
Indoor setups, accuracy, and small-room performance
Many NBD members use the MLM2 Pro indoors, so space requirements were easily one of the most common questions.
Key insights:
Even at seven or eight feet of ball flight, accuracy remains extremely strong.
Lighting is important.
If the system detects a swing but does not capture ball data, you may need slightly more space or better contrast.
Short chips can be sensitive indoors and may require adjusting ball position forward or back.
These insights apply to both the MLM and the MLM2 Pro, though spin accuracy is exclusive to the 2 Pro when using RPT balls.
Ideas for putting and short game features
While the MLM2 Pro does not currently track putting, Rapsodo is exploring ways to introduce short-game enhancements in the future.
No formal announcements yet, but the company is clearly thinking about ways to make the device more complete across the entire game.
A night that captured the No Bad Days spirit
The conversation was packed with technical insight, but it also included plenty of humor, teasing, and familiar community moments. Members jumped in with jokes about lost balls, shirtless swings in Rapsodo Cloud and friendly heckling.
It felt like a group of golfers hanging out after a round, talking tech, swapping advice, and having fun. That is what makes the No Bad Days Golf Society special. We learn together, we laugh together, and we get better together.
Final thoughts
This Q&A made it clear that Rapsodo is committed to building tools that help everyday golfers improve.
Whether you use the original MLM or the MLM2 Pro, you are part of an ecosystem that continues to evolve.
The base MLM remains a powerful practice tool for outdoor sessions and quick feedback.
The MLM2 Pro delivers the full data picture for golfers building home studios or wanting deeper insights.
Both devices matter. Both devices are supported. And both devices are helping golfers save strokes, practice smarter, and enjoy the process.
Stay tuned for more sessions like this. And if you use Rapsodo in your practice, share your setup in the Society. We want to see the garages, basements, ranges, mats, and backyard nets that power your game.