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Can you use Garmin g80 with foam balls?

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Emma Payne

Published Jan 06, 2026

Yes, as we said right back at the start. You can use foam balls with a launch monitor.

Will foam balls work with skytrak?

You can see Almost Golf Balls as a stepping stone for your kids between foam balls and real balls when using your simulator. You can definitely use Almost Golf Balls in your Skytrak simulator, but just take the ball flight data with a pinch of salt.

Can you use foam balls with Rapsodo?

If you plan to use a net with the Rapsodo MLM, I strongly recommend hitting real golf balls instead of foam or plastic balls. This is because foam and plastic balls behave differently off the club face which will skew the ball data. For net sessions, you'll need a solid hitting mat and net.

Can you use the Garmin G80 indoors?

You can use it indoors and outdoors. Includes a virtual practice feature. Simple operation. The color display is easy to read even in direct sunlight.

Does hitting plastic golf balls help?

They Feel Different on Contact. Because practice balls are lighter, they don't have the same feel as a normal ball and don't make the same sound on contact. On the positive side, you can practice your swing without the worry of smashing a window or injuring bystanders. Plastic balls can sometimes break when hit hard.

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Can you use Garmin G80 without a ball?

You are able to use the Approach G80 without a ball to get club head speed, and swing tempo data only. Other data, such as carry distance, will not be given when a ball is not hit.

What does the Garmin G80 do?

Approach G80 is the first all-in-one premium GPS golf handheld with integrated launch monitor, meaning you can easily track club head speed, ball speed, smash factor, swing tempo and estimated distance. You've got the magic touch. Now use it on this large 3.5 inch touchscreen display.

Does Rapsodo MLM show spin?

It is worth noting that the MLM does not measure is spin. This is typical for launch monitors at this price – only FlightScope's Mevo (review HERE) measures spin at $500 or less. One extra thing that the MLM measures is launch direction.

Does Rapsodo MLM work indoors?

We are excited to announce that the indoor/outdoor net feature is now available on the Rapsodo Mobile Launch Monitor (MLM) App for select iPhones and iPads. MLM NET can be used when hitting into a net, both indoors and outdoors!

How accurate is OptiShot 2?

Accuracy. OptiShot advertises its accuracy range as being within 2 mph of club head speed, 1.5 degrees of face angle and 1.9 degrees of swing path. For the majority of shots, I found that those tolerances were accurate.

How much does an almost golf ball weigh?

LIMITED DISTANCE FLIGHT – At only 13.5 grams - 1/4 of a traditional ball - these foam golf balls provide identical performance to a real golf ball; for accurate shots that fly only 1/3 the distance (approximately 100 yard max).

Does SkyTrak require subscription?

To access Fitness Golf on your SkyTrak simulator, you first need to be subscribed to the SkyTrak Game Improvement Plan, which comes free with many SkyTrak simulator packages. Then you'll need to buy the Fitness Golf package that includes the software license and full access to the courses.

Does the Garmin G80 have slope?

Finally, the G80 has a feature that's unique among GPS devices – PlaysLike Distance. This adjusts yardages for uphill and downhill shots – Garmin's answer to slope-adjusting rangefinders.

How accurate is the G80?

Compared to other GPS units on the market, the accuracy of the G80 was just as good as any other Garmin GPS. Garmin has been the most accurate, in my experience, and that was still the case here. The yardages weren't always 100% accurate (compared to a laser rangefinder) but they were almost always close enough.

How accurate is the Garmin Approach G80 launch monitor?

The specs say that the accuracy in radar mode is +/- 5 yards. On the range at my golf club I carry my 5 iron well beyond a marker that I know (from using a laser range finder) is at 142 yards.

Does Garmin G80 measure swing speed?

The Approach G80 uses a radar to determine club head speed, ball speed, swing tempo and carry distance.

Does Garmin ct10 work with G80?

Ya, the CT 10 sensors don't even work with the G80.

Are foam golf balls any good?

Advantages: Foam balls are ideal for indoor practice, but they can also be used outside in your backyard. You won't need a whole lot of room. They fly quickly off the club face and can travel over 40 yards with longer clubs.

Can you play golf with practice balls?

If the Committee hasn't required that you play a ball that is on the List of Conforming Golf Balls, then you may use a practice or X-Out golf ball. When using an X-Out ball in this circumstance, if there is strong evidence to suggest that the ball does not conform, it must not be used.

What is the number one golf ball on tour?

Titleist Pro V1

Titleist likes to remind us that that the Pro V1 is the No 1 ball used by professionals on worldwide golf tours, but that it's a great ball for non-superstars as well. The ball is manufactured to perfectly balance short game control without sacrificing good yardage from the tee.