FlightScope X3C vs Trackman 4
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Why FlightScope X3C is better
- Price: $13,250 cheaper ($12,745 vs $25,995)
- Subscription: No subscription needed for full function (Not required vs Required)
- 3-year cost: $16,550 cheaper over three years ($12,745 vs $29,295)
- Sim software: 2 more sim titles supported (2 titles vs 0 titles)
- Battery life: 2 hours longer battery (6 hr vs 4 hr)
Why Trackman 4 is better
- Spin measurement: Radar-measured spin (Radar-measured spin vs Radar-measured spin outdoors)
- Weight: 0.03000000000000025 lb lighter (6.6 lb vs 6.63 lb)
Specs Comparison
FlightScope X3C $12,745 vs Trackman 4 $25,995
| Specification |  FlightScope X3C $12,745 |  Trackman 4 $25,995 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $12,745 | $25,995 |
| Measurement | ||
| Tracking technology | Radar + camera fusion | Doppler radar |
| Radar type | — | Dual Doppler |
| Camera frame rate (fps) | — | 60 |
| Spin measurement | Radar outdoors; marked balls indoors | Radar (any ball) |
| Marked balls | RCT balls or stickers | Not required |
| Accuracy tier | — | Tour-grade |
| Data points per shot | 50 | 40 |
| 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 | Measured |
| Total distance | Calculated | Calculated |
| Apex height | Measured | Measured |
| Descent angle | Measured | Measured |
| Offline distance | Measured | — |
| Club data | ||
| Club speed | Measured | Measured |
| Attack angle | Measured | Measured |
| Club path | Measured | Measured |
| Face angle | Measured | Measured |
| Face to path | Calculated | 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 | Behind the ball |
| Setback (ft) | 8 | — |
| Min ball flight (ft) | 8 | — |
| Lefty / righty | No repositioning | No repositioning |
| Installation | None (portable) | None (portable) |
| Sim software | ||
| Simulator capable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| GSPro support | — | No |
| E6 Connect support | Native | — |
| Awesome Golf support | Supported | — |
| FSX Play support | No | No |
| First-party software | FS Golf app (iOS/Android/Windows) | Trackman Virtual Golf / Trackman Performance Studio (TPS) |
| 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) | Shop Indoor Golf in-box list includes 'Trackman Golf Simulator Software (subscription)'; 'Virtual Golf works only with TM4 and TMiO and requires an up-to-date software license.' (shopindoorgolf.com, 2026-09-14) |
| Subscription | ||
| Subscription (per year) | None | $1,100/yr |
| 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) | — |
| Connectivity & apps | ||
| Apps | iOS, Android, Windows | Windows |
| Watch app | Apple Watch | — |
| Connectivity | WiFi, Ethernet | WiFi, Micro-USB, Ethernet |
| Physical & power | ||
| Weight (lb) | 6.63 | 6.6 |
| Dimensions (in) | 12 x 1.875 x 10 in | 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.8 in |
| Battery life (hours) | 6 | 4 |
| Power source | Rechargeable battery | Rechargeable battery |
| Alignment | — | Auto-calibration |
| 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 | Trackman 4 unit, power cable, Trackman simulator software subscription |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty (months) | 12 | — |
Buy the FlightScope X3C
Tracked price$13,495 at FlightScope Store
90-day low / high$12,745 – $13,495
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Buy the Trackman 4
Tracked price$25,995 at Shop Indoor Golf
90-day low / high$25,995 – $25,995
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These two track the ball differently: the FlightScope X3C is a radar-camera fusion unit, while the Trackman 4 is Doppler-radar, per their recorded specs. What that difference means for spin, space, and indoor use is covered in our guide to radar vs camera launch monitors .