Golfjoy

[Bubba22]

I thought I would start a thread on the Golfjoy simulator company. They are by no means new to the industry but their presence in the North American market is new. I had a chance to speak with the company execs today and it was very impressive and informative. At this point they offer high end overhead full setup and a ground based GC3 like photometric unit. They are working to expand and allow for an overhead unit alone purchase for the majority of us DIY'rs. Here is their website....https://www.golfjoy.com/collections/all

The unit is very similar in looks to the Optishot Ballflight. They did partner with Optishot which was offering the Optishot Ballflight.

https://youtu.be/V-zauBue1mQ?feature=shared

https://www.golftown.com/en-CA/golf-tech/launch-monitors/optishot/ballflight-simulator-4014005101.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=__iv_p_1_g__c__w__n_x_d_m_v__l__t__r__x_pla_y_9693329_f_online_o_4014005101_z_CA_i_en_j__s__e__h_9104161_ii__vi__&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwo8S3BhDeARIsAFRmkOPYdfLCChxR54H9UxP-klx4fsST_w_T7jGjVEdJS_0cQrfIKlWsaPIaAtrzEALw_wcB

There are some reviews out there but it's scant.

https://youtu.be/H00-hzXsIuU?si=IzpAODBnQ5rkuA-o

https://youtu.be/Nm0leA8y4ZE?si=JPFWp-8CGT1EKwPR

I would suspect their biggest sales will be their ground based unit the Golfjoy GDS plus. I would put it in the same category as the Eye Mini/BLP/GC3/Skytrak etc. Now whether it will be as accurate or offer as much data is left to be seen. I am hoping to get a unit to test it against these other products and report back to you. The price certainly seems great and the software has great graphics. Here are a few things we discussed today re the unit:

1. 2 high speed camera technology with infrared

2. Ball and club data 29 data points

3. Works with non marked balls

4. Comparable with third party software like E6, TGC2019 and GSPro

5. Club marking needed for club data


Hopefully this will create some discussion and I will let you know if I can get a unit to test.

[Whiskeyjack]

interesting for sure Bubba. Looking forward to your review, hopefully all 3 units or at least both overhead units.

[Bubba22]

I will keep you posted Whiskey. Their software looks great and they have integration with TGC2019 and GSPro which is great. They need to have sales for the overhead units alone and not just a full sim package. I believe that's in the works.

[Whiskeyjack]

Yeah I agree, most of us who've been in this a few years already have a set up. Just looking to upgrade the simulator.

[philtrick123]

Subscription based or just one off cost?

[philtrick123]

I had a quick look at the website. They don't seem to be adding anything new or at a lower price point. Unless you don't need any subscription.

[Bubba22]

No subscriptions for third part software as far as I know. Will check that. As well I do think you can purchase a ball enabled unit for cheaper with no club data. Will check on pricing of all that.

[Bubba22]

Here is some more information on the GolfJoy


The software costs $99/year for 5 golf courses, or $399/year for 24 golf courses.

The app is free. Is it IOS, PC and Android
Yes. It's free. Golfjoy Lite, Golfjoy Space, available both on IOS, PC and Android.

There is no added cost to use third party software like GSPro or TGC2019.

There is also a video from the side showing club and ball contact.

Still awaiting a unit to test.

[Bubba22]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmE0xbI6fk4

[Wilson Campbell]

As with the Optishot products, a severe shortage of independent reviews (or even any). Yes it looks exactly the same product. You would think they would learn, or, are they just not confident in their products going through reviews. Has been and is very disappointing.

[Bubba22]

I am not having any luck getting a unit to test. Maybe they will change their mind. Getting a test unit should be simple unless they don't want it tested!

[Bubba22]

Looks like they will have a few new units at the PGA show. 3 camera ground and 3 camera overhead systems. Will see what happens this week.

[Bubba22]

Does anyone have a Golfjoy unit? I would hope that they could come on the forums to give us some details and reviews.

[Jeff Tilley]

Their new 3 camera floor model has my attention.

[Bubba22]

Their new 3 camera floor model has my attention.

It really looks like a GC3. I hope there is no patent infringements!!

[leek]

I'm surprised there isn't more chatter about the Golf Joy Spica 3. The reviews I've seen are impressive.