Rapsodo Just Raised the Bar — MLM2PRO Adds Club Path and Angle of Attack

Well, this is big.

Rapsodo just pushed out what might be the most important update the MLM2PRO has seen since launch, and I don’t say that lightly. With the addition of two new metrics — Club Path and Angle of Attack — this $700 launch monitor just got a whole lot more legit. In fact, it’s inching seriously close to the kind of insight you used to need a five-figure setup to access.

These two new club metrics are live now (officially announced on May 28) and available to anyone with an MLM2PRO and a Premium membership. Which means this little Doppler-and-camera combo is now tracking a total of 15 data points. That’s absurd value.

But this isn’t just about raw numbers. It’s about the type of data that can actually help you get better. And in my testing, that’s exactly what this update delivers.

Let’s dig in.

Why Club Path and Angle of Attack Matter

There are a lot of golf data metrics out there. Some are interesting. And some, to a great many golfers, are noise. But Club Path and Angle of Attack? These are the heavy hitters. The foundation pieces. The ones you can’t fake your way around if you’re trying to fix your swing.

Club Path tells you the direction the clubhead is moving at the moment of impact, relative to your target line. A positive value means in-to-out. Negative values mean out-to-in. Simple.

Angle of Attack tracks whether the clubhead is moving up or down through impact. Generally, with a driver you want a positive number, and with irons you want a negative one. Your ability to optimize angle of attack plays a huge role in launch, spin, and distance.

These aren’t just metrics for data nerds. They’re swing changers.

And now the MLM2PRO gives them to you.

Not only that, but I confirmed with Rapsodo that the MLM2PRO is directly measuring these two new data points rather than applying an algorithm to calculate or guess at the numbers. That’s huge!

Setup Changes and a New Leveling Feature

With this update, there are a few tweaks to how you align and level the MLM2PRO. Most importantly, Rapsodo added a new level-reading tool to help you get the device positioned correctly.

That’s not just nice to have, it’s crucial. Club data is far more sensitive to misalignment than ball data. If the unit’s tilted or off-angle, your readings will be garbage. So the new level indicator, though a small user interface addition, makes a big impact.

But you’ll have to be patient. In my testing, I initially didn’t think this feature was working. Then I realized it takes a few seconds for the app to show any changes after you make an adjustment. So just stick with it. Getting this dialed in correctly will be worth it.

Also in the app when you have your MLM2PRO connected to your device, you’ll see two boxes in your camera view when aligning.

The larger yellow box is the ball-detection zone for all of the ball data points.

The smaller orange box is the club-data zone. To accurately capture Club Path and Angle of Attack, the ball needs to be inside this tighter window.

I will say that the orange box is pretty small. Especially outdoors on natural grass, I found myself having to somewhat regularly re-set my setup after taking divots and forcing my ball position to move.

Obviously, that’s not an issue when you’re hitting off of a mat. My advice to make sure you always get the ball positioned correctly is to put a tee or piece of tape down after you get the ball placed properly so that you can recreate the same ball position each time.

Accuracy: Too Good to Be True?

So here’s the big question: Is it accurate?

I’ve got to say that I was blown away by how spot-on these two new club data points were in my MLM2PRO testing. Seriously.

I tested the MLM2PRO against a Foresight GC3, which I know is accurate. And, man, the MLM2PRO absolutely held its own. Both Club Path and Angle of Attack readings with the MLM2PRO were nearly identical to what I was seeing on the GC3. There were some outliers that were off by a handful of degrees, but overall, I was a bit shocked to see how well the MLM2PRO performed.

Combine that accuracy with the MLM2PRO’s Impact Vision video feature, which shows your club at the moment of impact, and you’ve got the ability to correlate feel, number, and video like never before. That’s the kind of feedback loop that can actually help you change your swing.

Now you see why, even from a company that’s done a very nice job of making steady improvements, I think this is the biggest upgrade yet to the MLM2PRO.

Is This a Direct Threat to the Square?

If you follow the golf tech space, you’ve seen the buzz around the Square Golf Launch Monitor. It’s a $700 photometric launch monitor that has a lot of people excited because it includes club data at such an affordable price.

But with this update, Rapsodo just fired a serious warning shot.

The MLM2PRO already had more versatility than Square. It works outdoors. It has full swing video. It’s been around long enough to have a strong app ecosystem. And now it adds directly measured Club Path and Angle of Attack?

No, it’s not photometric. And yes, the Square might still have the edge for indoor-only setups. But if you want one launch monitor to use everywhere, the MLM2PRO is increasingly tough to beat.

So, Is This Now the Best Affordable Launch Monitor?

Here’s the thing: The MLM2PRO was already in that conversation. Now? It might be winning it.

Add Club Path and Angle of Attack to the already-solid list of data points. Throw in video replays. GPS mapping. Sim golf. Combines. And, recently, GSPro compatibility. This thing just keeps adding value without raising the price.

Is it perfect? No. I found the small hitting zone for club data to be a bit of a pain. And there’s also a bit of latency or delay before the club data points populate in the app after each shot.

But for $700? For that price, I’m not sure there’s another launch monitor that’s this complete.

I’ve been high on the MLM2PRO since the start. I love how easy it is to set up, how well the app is designed, and how Rapsodo continues to support it with meaningful updates.

This new club data release? I think it’s easily the biggest improvement yet.

If you’re a golfer working on your swing, especially if you’re trying to fix path or attack angle issues, having this kind of real feedback in a portable unit is a massive advantage. Combine it with the built-in video, and you’re in full-on lesson mode wherever you take this thing.

Can Rapsodo push this even further? Maybe. Face Angle or Face-to-Path would be amazing. But for now, I’m just impressed. And, frankly, I’m surprised they pulled this off so well.

About PlayBetter Golf Reviewer Marc Sheforgen

Marc "Shef" Sheforgen is a golf writer whose passion for the game far exceeds his ability to play it well. Marc covers all things golf, from product reviews and equipment recommendations to event coverage and tournament analysis. When he’s not playing, watching, or writing about golf, he enjoys traveling (often golf-related), youth sports coaching, volunteering, and record collecting.