Garmin's Popular Portable Launch Monitor 'Approach R10' Re-released at a New Price with New Features to Support Practical Practice

Garmin Japan Inc. (hereinafter Garmin), a professional in data utilization from the United States, will re-release its palm-sized portable launch monitor and golf simulator 'Approach R10'*1, which supports extensive measurement items and allows for virtual rounds, at a new price starting May 12, 2026 (Tuesday). On this occasion of its increased affordability, we will also introduce new features that support practical practice, such as the 'On-Course Practice Mode' within the 'Home Tee Hero'*2 smartphone app, which enhances golf simulator functions. *1 To use this product, pairing with a smartphone with the 'Garmin Golf app' installed is required. *2 A paid subscription is required for practical practice with Home Tee Hero. ■'Approach R10' Re-released at a New Price The 'Approach R10' is a portable launch monitor that can be carried to various environments, such as home or golf driving ranges, thanks to its compact design and a rechargeable battery that operates for up to approximately 10 hours. Operation of the unit is simple, with only power on/off, and by connecting to the 'Garmin Golf app' via Bluetooth, shot measurement can be easily started. Utilizing Doppler radar, it measures various shot indicators such as club head speed, ball speed, launch angle, launch direction, spin rate, and carry distance. There is no need to prepare additional equipment such as a PC, and shot-by-shot data can be checked in real-time on a smartphone. After a practice session, measurement data can be saved. Price: ¥59,800 (tax included) Approach R10 ■'Garmin Golf App' (Free Content) Launch Monitor Mode: Driving Range Displays various indicators in real-time for each shot, allowing you to check trajectory images and specific indicators of interest. In addition, saved trajectory data can be viewed on a dispersion chart to analyze your shot tendencies, and video clips of swings are automatically recorded, displaying related indicators. <20 Measurement Indicators> [Ball Related Indicators] Total distance, carry distance, apex height, ball speed, launch angle, launch direction, backspin, sidespin, spin rate, spin axis tilt, total deviation distance, total deviation angle, carry deviation distance, carry deviation angle [Club Related Indicators] Club head speed, smash factor, club face angle, attack angle (club approach angle), club path, face-to-path New ways to utilize 'Approach R10' to support practical practice* The golf simulation app 'Home Tee Hero' will be newly released as an independent app from 2026. ・'Significant graphic improvements' The detail of course depiction has been significantly updated, with improved textures for grass and trees. ・'On-Course Practice Mode' You can select your favorite course and hole and repeatedly practice shots from any desired position, allowing for post-round review and practice imagining overcoming hazards like water or bunkers. ・Virtual Rounds Golf simulator mode is available, allowing you to play virtual rounds on over 43,000 golf courses worldwide and compete with up to 4 players. You can select the holes to play and set course conditions such as temperature and wind speed. ・High-precision data reproduces over 17 realistic courses Over 17 famous golf courses such as Augusta National Golf Club and Pebble Beach Golf Links are faithfully reproduced with high-resolution Lidar data, accurately depicting green slopes and undulations, and precise tree placement across the entire course. *A paid subscription is required for use. From left: previous graphics, new graphics, On-Course Practice Mode (main, hole selection, shot from desired position), high-precision courses ■Paid Subscription 'Garmin Golf Membership' A paid subscription is required to use the golf simulator. *Purchase from Google Play Store or Apple App Store Trial Plan Monthly (30 days) Plan Annual (365 days) Plan 1 month free ¥1,180/month ¥11,800/year <2 months saved> By subscribing to Garmin Golf Membership, you can fully utilize 'Approach R10'.