Foresight Sports QuadMAX vs Trackman 4
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Why Foresight Sports QuadMAX is better
- Price: $5,496 cheaper (19999 vs 25495)
- Subscription: No subscription needed for full function (Not required vs Required)
- 3-year cost: $8,796 cheaper over three years (19999 vs 28795)
- Spin measurement: Camera-measured spin on any ball (Camera-measured spin on any ball vs Radar-measured spin)
- GSPro support: GSPro: supported (Supported vs No)
- Sim software: 3 more sim titles supported (3 vs 0)
- Battery life: 3 hours longer battery (7 vs 4)
- Weight: 0.2999999999999998 lb lighter (6.3 vs 6.6)
Why Trackman 4 is better
- 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)
Specs Comparison
Foresight Sports QuadMAX $19,999 vs Trackman 4 $25,495
| Specification | Foresight Sports QuadMAX $19,999 | Trackman 4 $25,495 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $19,999 | $25,495 |
| Measurement | ||
| Tracking technology | Photometric (camera) | Doppler radar |
| Radar type | None | Dual Doppler |
| Camera frame rate (fps) | — | 60 |
| Spin measurement | Optical (any ball) | Radar (any ball) |
| Marked balls | Not required | Not required |
| Accuracy tier | — | Tour-grade |
| Data points per shot | — | 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 | Calculated | Measured |
| Total distance | Calculated | Calculated |
| Apex height | Calculated | Measured |
| Descent angle | Calculated | Measured |
| Offline distance | 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 | Beside the ball | Behind the ball |
| Hitting zone | 18 x 14 in (same as GCQuad per Foresight's comparison table) | — |
| Lefty / righty | Repositioning required | No repositioning |
| Installation | None (portable) | None (portable) |
| Sim software | ||
| Simulator capable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| GSPro support | Supported | No |
| Awesome Golf support | Supported | — |
| FSX Play support | Native | No |
| First-party software | FSX Play / FSX 2020 / FSX Pro Performance / Foresight Fairgrounds (25 courses included) | Trackman Virtual Golf / Trackman Performance Studio (TPS) |
| Included sim content | 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. | 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 | 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 | Windows |
| Built-in display | Color touchscreen | — |
| Connectivity | WiFi, Bluetooth, USB-C, Ethernet | WiFi, Micro-USB, Ethernet |
| Physical & power | ||
| Weight (lb) | 6.3 | 6.6 |
| Dimensions (in) | 12.5 x 7 x 4 in (H x W x D) | 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.8 in |
| Battery life (hours) | 7 | 4 |
| Removable battery | ✓ Yes | — |
| Power source | Battery or mains | Rechargeable battery |
| Alignment | Manual target line | Auto-calibration |
| In the box | QuadMAX carry bag, power adapter & cable, USB-C cable, alignment stick, club markers, Bushnell Pro X3+LINK rangefinder (current promo, ships separately) | Trackman 4 unit, power cable, Trackman simulator software subscription |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty (months) | 24 | — |
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