GC QUAD Advice

[cricketdawg]

So I can get the GC QUAD for $11,000 Brand new in box with full suite of club data, FSX Play/2020, Putting, Fairgrounds, etc.

Is it worth it? Just can't get my mind to pay this much for a launch monitor when 1. There are others out there brand new for half the price and 2. Technology will most likely depreciate these in a few years or sooner.

I understand it's a good price just not sure if it's worth it even at this price point.

[jasonreg]

Hard to say without really understanding your use case. If you are exclusively going to use the LM indoors in your sim and not move it - there are plenty of options.

That said, GCQ is still one of the best LMs indoors IMO. If you want the option to take it to the range or wherever - the value is there and it will serve you well. If exclusively indoors, well - only you can decide.

I am super happy with the GCQ.

[ENadeau]

Solid deal but I would say it depends on what you're looking for. If you're in a position to utilize club data then it's almost a no-brainer. The other LM's at half the price won't give you the accuracy a GCQ will, close but not quite. If you're looking to play mostly simulator golf inside then yes, the GCQ would definitely be overkill in a position where something like their GC3 would suffice. If you'll be doing a lot of practice and dialing in your swing with 4-dot club data then yeah, jump on the GCQ at $11k.

[cricketdawg]

Thanks all.

Will be using indoor and outdoor. Have two boys that play competitively. Live in a winter climate so due to snow will use the launch monitor for both indoor practice and indoor simulator as well as outdoor range sessions dialing in the yardages.

[ENadeau]

Thanks all.

Will be using indoor and outdoor. Have two boys that play competitively. Live in a winter climate so due to snow will use the launch monitor for both indoor practice and indoor simulator as well as outdoor range sessions dialing in the yardages.

What an awesome dad. Growing up in New England and would have killed for this type of technology 25 years ago when playing competitively in school. GCQ 100%

[jasonreg]

Thanks all.

Will be using indoor and outdoor. Have two boys that play competitively. Live in a winter climate so due to snow will use the launch monitor for both indoor practice and indoor simulator as well as outdoor range sessions dialing in the yardages.

Sounds like you answered your own question!

[cricketdawg]

Yes. Thank you. I try my best, I just see it as ok we will be here for the next x years and even if they use it a good 4-5 years before college it's worth it after you amortize over x years. But of course you can't think like this but sometimes I do since I see how much I'm plowing into range balls or paying for indoor sim sessions.

Just the cost itself of the GCQ was so expensive was asking you all if it's worth it even at this advantageous price.

[Sixmudd]

The “is it worth it” questions are some of dumbest questions asked. What kind of car do you drive? Was it worth it? What kind of golf clubs do you own? Is it worth it? The question is so subjective. You’re already coming up with reasons why you don’t want it. So it sounds like it’s not worth it to you, and basically answered your own question. And yes, I own a quad.

[cricketdawg]

Settle down pal. Just wanted to know given the increased competition and technology in launch monitors is it that much better than others and if so would technology depreciate these units.

The question isn't subjective since just like your stupid car comparison is a porsche worth more than a toyota? Well yes. Launch monitors the questions is the quad that much better than a uneekor? Maybe just off .5 yards so that was my question pal.

[Sixmudd]

Dawg, do you know what subjective vs objective mean? Doesn’t sound like it.

And worth it vs. worth more are two completely separate things. is it worth it to drive a cheaper car over a more expensive car? Some say yes, some say no. That’s subjectivity. Try using ChatGPT. Maybe that’ll give you a more objective answer

[cricketdawg]

Settle down Pal.

I am asking GCQ owners their 2 cents. Clearly you have a dick up your ass to come on here and raise hell. Why use CHAT GPT. Has AI used a simulator before? Don't think so pal.

In fact I got good advice about the club data and use about the GCQ which I wouldn't have gotten w/out asking the questions. So clearly the feedback has been positive except your idiotic subjective post of yours, pal.

[StalefishFS3]

All right, trying to cool the temperature here before the thread gets locked.

OP, my own opinion is with two kids that are competitive juniors not yet in high school, then a Quad or QuadMax is probably your best bet. It is an awesome device and you will not regret the purchase. And if they are being coached (I assume they are), then you can use the Quad at home to reinforce the lessons your pro is giving them. What swings it for me is that you said you wanted indoor and outdoor usage. Given that, the only real choice for competitive juniors is the Quad or QuadMax.

As you probably know, Quad gives you dynamic loft, club lie, face to path/target, and strike location. And also spin loft. While ball data is king, if those parameters are important to your kids, then go for it over a GC3.

For the record, I had a GC2/HMT, then spent the money to upgrade to Quad. I love my Quad even though it gives the same data as the GC2/HMT. And I suck at golf.

You may want to look into the Foresight UPNEXT program. I think they offer Quads and QuadMaxs for a discount, but there are conditions with that program, such as posting on social media every now and then. Not sure if that is something you would want to entertain.

Good luck to you and your kids!

[cricketdawg]

All right, trying to cool the temperature here before the thread gets locked.

OP, my own opinion is with two kids that are competitive juniors not yet in high school, then a Quad or QuadMax is probably your best bet. It is an awesome device and you will not regret the purchase. And if they are being coached (I assume they are), then you can use the Quad at home to reinforce the lessons your pro is giving them. What swings it for me is that you said you wanted indoor and outdoor usage. Given that, the only real choice for competitive juniors is the Quad or QuadMax.

As you probably know, Quad gives you dynamic loft, club lie, face to path/target, and strike location. And also spin loft. While ball data is king, if those parameters are important to your kids, then go for it over a GC3.

For the record, I had a GC2/HMT, then spent the money to upgrade to Quad. I love my Quad even though it gives the same data as the GC2/HMT. And I suck at golf.

You may want to look into the Foresight UPNEXT program. I think they offer Quads and QuadMaxs for a discount, but there are conditions with that program, such as posting on social media every now and then. Not sure if that is something you would want to entertain.

Good luck to you and your kids!

This is exactly what I'm wrestling with. While club data is important, like you said ball data is king. Those are the numbers that most important (distance, clubhead speed, ball speed, etc). But while club data is super nice to have is it worth the extra 6-7k over the GC3?. But given the state of my kids GCQ is the way to go based on the informative feedback from you and the other posters on here.

[StalefishFS3]

The Quad gives you over the GC3 the following club head parameters: 1). Loft/Lie; 2) Face Angle; 3) Impact location and 4) closure rate.

If those 4 metrics are important for you or your coaches, Quad or QuadMax. If not, GC3.

The ball data is basically identical between all Foresight devices, as well as Trackman, and the Uneekor devices. In other words, from device to device, ball data is pretty darn comparable regardless of manufacturer.

And Edit: I would think a competitive junior would want to know face to path or target, or impact location. I was never competitive so I just don't know. There are many many people out there that hold the opinion club data is a scam, and they have some good points. Me on the other hand loves digging into the data. Only you and your kids will know the answer to that one.

And all LM are depreciating assets. Other than COVID, they will all go down in price like a used car.

[cricketdawg]

The Quad gives you over the GC3 the following club head parameters: 1). Loft/Lie; 2) Face Angle; 3) Impact location and 4) closure rate.

If those 4 metrics are important for you or your coaches, Quad or QuadMax. If not, GC3.

The ball data is basically identical between all Foresight devices, as well as Trackman, and the Uneekor devices. In other words, from device to device, ball data is pretty darn comparable regardless of manufacturer.

And Edit: I would think a competitive junior would want to know face to path or target, or impact location. I was never competitive so I just don't know. There are many many people out there that hold the opinion club data is a scam, and they have some good points. Me on the other hand loves digging into the data. Only you and your kids will know the answer to that one.

And all LM are depreciating assets. Other than COVID, they will all go down in price like a used car.

Yeah, I've come to figure and accept the depreciating part. I was a competitive golfer myself. Played in college and a couple of US Amateur's and Juniors. Basically growing up we didn't have this technology or data. Tiger didn't either and many consider him the best ball striker ever. I mean ever. Better than Scottie now in his prime. But technology can help one's game especially if you understand you still have to learn how to make solid contact and real grass is the best way to do this. Plus I just recently installed a putting green 15 x 35 with a chipping area for the boys. Got the turf from Turf Factory Direct. However the huge convenience of having an indoor SIM especially when you can't play a round of golf outside for 4months is the biggest factor. So why not invest in it and spend the money.

I plan to do a full on SIM in the basement and running the #'s it's gonna be around 15-20k. Not going to cheap out hence the GCQ including the enclosure (Bullseye or Carls, although I'm reading more and more people think Bullseye has better durability), golf mat (fiberbuilt, Carls, or Sig Pro Softy), projector - same thing, a BenQ or to that effect, etc. Want to be somewhat future proof and don't want to change components at least until kids are away. So figured the above will get me there.

I don't want to cheap out but also realize it's a lot of money for many people including me so asking all these questions to make sure and hopefully I can help someone else down the road after I'm sure some mistakes I'll make.