Foresight Sports GCQuad vs Foresight Sports QuadMAX
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Why Foresight Sports GCQuad is better
- Price: $4,000 cheaper ($15,999 vs $19,999)
- 3-year cost: $4,000 cheaper over three years ($15,999 vs $19,999)
Why Foresight Sports QuadMAX is better
- Battery life: 1 hour longer battery (7 hr vs 6 hr)
- Weight: 1.2000000000000002 lb lighter (6.3 lb vs 7.5 lb)
- Built-in display: Built-in touchscreen (Color touchscreen vs LCD readout)
Specs Comparison
Foresight Sports GCQuad $15,999 vs Foresight Sports QuadMAX $19,999
| Specification |  Foresight Sports GCQuad $15,999 |  Foresight Sports QuadMAX $19,999 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $15,999 | $19,999 |
| Measurement | ||
| Tracking technology | Photometric (camera) | Photometric (camera) |
| Radar type | None | None |
| Spin measurement | Optical (any ball) | Optical (any ball) |
| Marked balls | Not required | Not required |
| Accuracy tier | Tour-grade | — |
| Ball data | ||
| Ball speed | Measured | Measured |
| Launch angle | Measured | Measured |
| Launch direction | Measured | Measured |
| Spin rate | Measured | Measured |
| Spin axis | Measured | Measured |
| Carry distance | Calculated | Calculated |
| Total distance | Calculated | Calculated |
| Apex height | Calculated | Calculated |
| Descent angle | Calculated | Calculated |
| Offline distance | Calculated | Calculated |
| Club data | ||
| Club speed | Measured | Measured |
| Attack angle | Measured | Measured |
| Club path | Measured | Measured |
| Face angle | Measured | Measured |
| 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 | Beside the ball | Beside the ball |
| Hitting zone | 18 x 14 in (vs 7 x 10 in on GC3/Launch Pro) - no repositioning after divots outdoors (foresightsports.com comparison table; PlayBetter 2026 review) | 18 x 14 in (same as GCQuad per Foresight's comparison table) |
| Lefty / righty | Repositioning required | Repositioning required |
| Installation | None (portable) | None (portable) |
| Sim software | ||
| Simulator capable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| GSPro support | Supported | Supported |
| Awesome Golf support | Supported | Supported |
| FSX Play support | Native | Native |
| First-party software | FSX Play / FSX 2020 / FSX Pro Performance / Foresight Fairgrounds (25 courses included) | FSX Play / FSX 2020 / FSX Pro Performance / Foresight Fairgrounds (25 courses included) |
| Included sim content | FSX Play + FSX 2020 + FSX Pro Performance Software + Foresight Fairgrounds with 25 golf courses included (10 on both platforms, 15 FSX Play only); PlayBetter's 2026 review additionally lists an Awesome Golf lifetime membership bundled with the GCQuad. Premium FSX courses (Pebble Beach, St Andrews) ~$500 each, owned for life. GSPro is official but requires an FSX 2020 or FSX Play license (GSPro device list) and purchase through Foresight's site (~$250/yr to GSPro). Essential Putting Analysis is a paid add-on (+$2,500 per PlayBetter; basic sim putting works without it). | 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 | Fully enabled out of the box with zero recurring costs: 'Clubhead Measurement included' at no extra cost on Foresight's current listing, the full FSX software suite with 25 courses ships in the box, and PlayBetter's 2026 review confirms 'there are no annual subscriptions' (explicit contrast with the Launch Pro's $500/yr model). | 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 |
| Built-in display | LCD readout | Color touchscreen |
| Connectivity | WiFi, USB-C, Ethernet | WiFi, Bluetooth, USB-C, Ethernet |
| Physical & power | ||
| Weight (lb) | 7.5 | 6.3 |
| Dimensions (in) | 7 x 4 x 12.5 in (W x D x H) | 12.5 x 7 x 4 in (H x W x D) |
| Battery life (hours) | 6 | 7 |
| Removable battery | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Power source | Battery or mains | Battery or mains |
| Alignment | Manual target line | Manual target line |
| In the box | GCQuad carry bag, power adapter & cable, USB-C cable, alignment stick, club markers, Bushnell Pro X3+LINK rangefinder (current promo) | 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) | 24 | 24 |
Buy the Foresight Sports GCQuad
Tracked price$15,999 at Foresight Sports Store
90-day low / high$15,999 – $15,999
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Buy the Foresight Sports QuadMAX
Tracked price$19,999 at Foresight Sports Store
90-day low / high$19,999 – $19,999
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