The Foresight Sports GC3 offers enhanced accuracy, improved club data, and a more user-friendly interface. The GC2 suits recreational players seeking affordability and reliable data. So your decision will be based on your budget and skill level.
The Foresight GC3 is an upgraded version of the GC2 indoor golf launch monitor. The GC3 is similar to the high-end, award-winning GC Quad in its ability to measure club and ball data.
Are you deciding whether upgrading from GC2 to GC3 is worth it? Many golfers often wonder what difference it would make if they switched from the GC2 and FR1 software to the upgraded version.
With the GC2, I often pick a random hole and hit irons from different distances at a pin, or I just go to a tee and hit drives.
The first thing that piqued my interest in GC3 was the club path. However, after testing both apparatuses, I noticed some shocking differences and an alternative instead of a simple upgrade.
| Foresight Sports GC2 | Foresight Sports GC3 | |
| Accuracy | Good | Enhanced |
| Club Data | Limited | Improved |
| User Interface | User friendly | |
| Price | $6,500 (discontinued but enabled with the FSX 2020 software license, which costs $3,000) | $7,499 |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired/Wireless (optional) |
| Simulation Software | HMT or FSX Software | e6 Connect, HMT, or FSX Software |
| Data Accuracy | Reliable | Improved |
| Professional Use | Suitable | Highly Suitable |
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Accuracy
The GC2 offers good accuracy in capturing ball and club data. It can provide reliable data on ball speed, launch angle, spin rate, and other essential parameters.
When I compared this $300 Rapsodo MLM up against the premium Foresight Sports GC2 launch monitor on user experience differences, the Rapsodo gave me 113mph, whereas the GC2 detected 112mph. In contrast, the launch angle of the Rapsodo was 14.6 degrees, whereas the GC2 was 15.6.
However, the GC3 utilizes advanced sensor technology to provide more precise and consistent data, leading to more accurate shot analysis. Still, in all fairness, there’s no massive gap in both models’ performance accuracy-wise.
Club Data
While the GC2 can provide club data such as clubhead speed, it has limitations in capturing additional club data like club path and face angle at impact.
I like that the GC3 improves upon this aspect and can provide more comprehensive club data, including club path, face angle, angle of attack, and more.
It’s no surprise why Foresight recommends the GC3 for professional golfers and coaches who need detailed insights into their swing mechanics.
The GC2, like the GC3, is compatible with HMT (Head Measurement Technology) or FSX Software. This allows you to experience golf simulations and play virtual courses.
User Interface
When I used the GC2, I enjoyed the user-friendly interface with straightforward menus and settings. It makes navigation and usage easy, even for beginners.
Fortunately, I can say the same for the GC3. Foresight even included updated graphics and improved menu layouts.
Portability
Both the GC2 and GC3 are designed to be portable, allowing users to quickly move the launch monitor to different locations, whether it’s on the driving range or indoors.
Instead of Upgrading, Use the GC2 With HMT.
The HMT (Head Measurement Technology) is a significant add-on available for the GC2. The unit rounds out the GC2 and captures club head data such as speed, path, and lie, which the GC3 offers.
So instead of spending $7,500 to get the newer version (if you’re currently using GC2), you can pair the GC2 with an HMT add-on for equal comprehensive analysis of your swing near the moment of impact.
The HMT uses a stereoscopic high-speed camera system for measuring data. It has a camera near the top and a camera near the bottom of the unit.
The GC2 measures ball speed, carry distance, spin, side spin, and horizontal and vertical launch angles. With the HMT add-on, an additional eight club parameters can be measured.
Putting one marker on the clubface (1-Dot) will allow for the smash factor, angle of attack, club head speed, and club path.
When you put four markers on the clubface (4-Dot), you can get additional clubface impact location, face angle, loft and lie at impact, and closure rate.
The best part is that every club can be tracked using the HMT. However, you must apply position markers to the club head for HMT to follow correctly.
Final Thoughts
If you already have a GC2, my best guess is that you’re looking for an opportunity for more club data, even though it may not be crucial. The distinct advantage and upgrade value that come with the GC3
However, after testing both models, I realized that the only true advantage that the GC3 has over the previous version is an improved interface and portability at the cost of more club data.
So if you currently own a GC2, getting an HMT is best. It attaches to the GC2 and provides GC4 data versus the 1-dot data on the GC3.
However, if you want a new Foresight Sports launch monitor, you won’t regret buying the GC3 model from the top.
I’d love to read your thoughts in the comments if you have a different idea.
