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- #101
This.
First Look: Bushnell Launch Pro and Foresight GC3 Launch Monitor
This.
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- #102
I don't think very highly of trackman indoors, because of all the italicized data that pops out for me (especially spin rates). I prefer a unit that can comfortably and accurately calculate the results without having to use guesses/calculations to achieve it.
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- #103
Fair point because most software will cost something, but if you look at other launch monitors they don't require a $3k purchase to play other sim software. And if someone is looking for accurate ball data and on course simulation FSX is really expensive when you talk about adding courses at $150 (or whatever their cost is) each.
For a teaching/fitting tool, FSX is quite good and probably more than worth the expense for someone using it for a business.
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- #105
You mentioned in the video that you use the GC2. Does the GC3 offer enough to make you consider upgrading from GC2?
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- #107
FSX is pricey for sure. But i am not sure I can agree on accurate ball data alternatively when I don't know of a single other monitor that measures axis. Trackman gets decently close with their calculations, but you also have a yearly ongoing fee there as well.
If someone doesn't need accuracy at this level and just wants to play sim golf, then there are radar devices that offer that with a bit less accuracy.
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- #108
Definitely. For me, it’s form factor and potential access to one dot data without having the hassle of getting an HMT
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- #110
I wasn't in the video, but for me, yes.
yup. might as well get the quad at that point.
if it's anywhere near 10K, I could see it as a travel unit for someone who already has a quad, but that's a pretty small market and not one that needs to be subscription based.
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- #112
Fact.
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- #114
We do not use TGC, so sadly I am of no help there.
I agree with you JB that there are other options available for less accurate options or more nuanced measuring with marked golf balls, etc. I just think that if people are thinking this will be Skytrak from Foresight (or Bushnell) it will be a disappointment for some since the price will exceed that (guess)
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- #116
Not to mention it’s infinitely more accurate than Skytrak…
Can you connect the unit WITHOUT wireless to a computer? Or via BLUETOOTH to a computer? Or have they locked it down further than the Quad?
Oh and did they give you any updated software demo for FSX with updated graphics? Or have you only used it is with FSX2020?
Oh and did they give you any updated software demo for FSX with updated graphics? Or have you only used it is with FSX2020?
I heard the phrase “form factor” mentioned several times both in the video and in the thread. Is that just a fancy catchy phrase they are using to describe the sizing and design? Or is that something totally different…..it’s seems to be emphasized….
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- #119
Yes, it has a USB-C cable that is similar to the GCQuad in that regard.
We used this with FSX2020.
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- #120
Foresight gave us absolutely no information regarding the unit nor did Bushnell. Form Factor was a word I guess that the guys thought would best depict the structure.
Yes, I don't think anyone will question that statement, but at what price will the Skytrak market accept and make the jump to this one?
To each their own but I think this will be in a slightly different price bracket. I'm thinking more in line with the lower level Uneekor.
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- #122
When you put it beside the GCQuad, which I've used a lot at the tech studio, the term "form factor" or "compact" is definitely the first thing that pops into my head. If there was anything given out by the company to describe the product, I didn't read it
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- #123
Probably none of the Skytrak individuals honestly. As someone hat just gave one of this away to a friend, I get it. Its a super low cost simulation tool (relatively speaking). Its not all that accurate comparatively, but for those that do not care about that aspect, or working on the swing, etc and are sim users, it makes a lot of sense.
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- #124
Isn't that the reality in the LM market right now though? You get what you pay for, especially up to a certain number.
It's great to see a bridge between the ultra high end and the winter garagers, but when I had the SkyTrack here for a winter I avoided it because of the inconsistency. To each their own.
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- #125
I think so. Its hard not to be able to answer pricing questions, because they are paramount in the discussion, but glad we can answer hardware and device questions.
I believe the #GarageSimulatorCrew is a fantastic thing that is only going to grow. As units come to market it offers a taste of sim golf. I struggle with the costs of Mevo+ and SkyTrak due to what they offer in accuracy in comparison considering their cost, but completely understand the segment.
This should be the barometer moving forward and I look forward to hearing both sides of the debate coming up soon and when these begin shipping.