FlightScope X3C vs Foresight Sports QuadMAX
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Why FlightScope X3C is better
- Price: $7,254 cheaper (12745 vs 19999)
- 3-year cost: $7,254 cheaper over three years (12745 vs 19999)
- Measured ball data: 8 of 9 ball metrics measured (vs 5) (8 vs 5)
- Lefty / righty: No repositioning for left-handers (no_reposition vs reposition_required)
Why Foresight Sports QuadMAX is better
- Spin measurement: Camera-measured spin on any ball (Camera-measured spin on any ball vs Radar-measured spin outdoors)
- Sim software: 1 more sim title supported (3 vs 2)
- Battery life: 1 hour longer battery (7 vs 6)
- Weight: 0.33000000000000007 lb lighter (6.3 vs 6.63)
Specs Comparison
FlightScope X3C $12,745 vs Foresight Sports QuadMAX $19,999
| Specification | FlightScope X3C $12,745 | Foresight Sports QuadMAX $19,999 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $12,745 | $19,999 |
| Measurement | ||
| Tracking technology | Radar + camera fusion | Photometric (camera) |
| Radar type | — | None |
| Spin measurement | Radar outdoors; marked balls indoors | Optical (any ball) |
| Marked balls | RCT balls or stickers | Not required |
| Data points per shot | 50 | — |
| Ball data | ||
| Ball speed | Measured | Measured |
| Launch angle | Measured | Measured |
| Launch direction | Measured | Measured |
| Spin rate | Measured | Measured |
| Spin axis | Measured | Measured |
| Carry distance | Measured | Calculated |
| Total distance | Calculated | Calculated |
| Apex height | Measured | Calculated |
| Descent angle | Measured | Calculated |
| Offline distance | Measured | Calculated |
| Club data | ||
| Club speed | Measured | Measured |
| Attack angle | Measured | Measured |
| Club path | Measured | Measured |
| Face angle | Measured | Measured |
| Face to path | Calculated | — |
| Dynamic loft | Measured | Measured |
| Impact location | Measured | Measured |
| Smash factor | Calculated | Calculated |
| Club data unlock | Included | Included |
| Space & environment | ||
| Environment | Indoor + outdoor | Indoor + outdoor |
| Placement | Behind the ball | Beside the ball |
| Setback (ft) | 8 | — |
| Min ball flight (ft) | 8 | — |
| Hitting zone | — | 18 x 14 in (same as GCQuad per Foresight's comparison table) |
| Lefty / righty | No repositioning | Repositioning required |
| Installation | None (portable) | None (portable) |
| Sim software | ||
| Simulator capable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| GSPro support | — | Supported |
| E6 Connect support | Native | — |
| Awesome Golf support | Supported | Supported |
| FSX Play support | No | Native |
| First-party software | FS Golf app (iOS/Android/Windows) | FSX Play / FSX 2020 / FSX Pro Performance / Foresight Fairgrounds (25 courses included) |
| Included sim content | Product page in-box list: '12-course iOS E6 Connect license' (Pebble Beach, St Andrews Old Course, Bethpage Black, Bay Hill, Harbour Town, The Greenbrier, The Belfry, Banff Springs, Panther Lake, Wade Hampton, Oslo GC, Aviara). The Jan 2025 launch announcement phrased it as 'ownership of E6 Connect simulation software for both iOS and PC' with 12 courses. E6 PC requires i5/8GB/GTX-1070-class/Win10. (flightscope.com, 2026-09-14) | FSX Play + FSX 2020 + FSX Pro Performance Software + Foresight Fairgrounds with 25 golf courses (10 on both platforms, 15 FSX Play only) AND Essential Putting Analysis included in the box - on the GCQuad putting analysis is a +$2,500 add-on. GSPro is official but requires an FSX 2020 or FSX Play license (GSPro lists it as 'Foresight GCQuad Max') and purchase through Foresight's site (~$250/yr to GSPro). Current promo adds a Bushnell Pro X3+LINK rangefinder, shipped separately. |
| Subscription | ||
| Subscription (per year) | None | None |
| Works without subscription | No ongoing subscription is stated anywhere on the official product page: all 50 data parameters, Face Impact Location ('included with the X3C by default'), the FS Golf app and the bundled 12-course E6 Connect license work without a subscription. (flightscope.com, 2026-09-14) | Fully enabled out of the box with zero recurring costs: Clubhead Measurement, Essential Putting Analysis and the complete FSX software suite with 25 courses all ship in the box; no subscription is stated anywhere on Foresight's listing (2026-09-14), consistent with PlayBetter's 'no annual subscriptions' verdict for the GCQuad platform. |
| Connectivity & apps | ||
| Apps | iOS, Android, Windows | iOS, Android, Windows |
| Watch app | Apple Watch | — |
| Built-in display | — | Color touchscreen |
| Connectivity | WiFi, Ethernet | WiFi, Bluetooth, USB-C, Ethernet |
| Physical & power | ||
| Weight (lb) | 6.63 | 6.3 |
| Dimensions (in) | 12 x 1.875 x 10 in | 12.5 x 7 x 4 in (H x W x D) |
| Battery life (hours) | 6 | 7 |
| Removable battery | — | ✓ Yes |
| Power source | Rechargeable battery | Battery or mains |
| Alignment | — | Manual target line |
| In the box | X3C unit, power adapter, USB cable, Ethernet cable, 100 aluminum stickers, carrying case, 12-course iOS E6 Connect license, user manual, tape measure | QuadMAX carry bag, power adapter & cable, USB-C cable, alignment stick, club markers, Bushnell Pro X3+LINK rangefinder (current promo, ships separately) |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty (months) | 12 | 24 |
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