Upgrade to Quad from GC3/Bushnell

[MS.71]

Hey Everyone,

 

I got a Bushnell Launch Pro (aka Foresight GC3) last year. I’d really wanted the Quad but the 3 had most of the important ball/club data and I didn’t want to spend basically 3x as much for Quad. Lately I’m kind of wishing I did, mostly because I’d love to have lie angle measured. I’d also like to see peak height on the data (GC3 measures but you have to pull up the chart on the computer, it’s not a post-shot tile like Quad). Also strike location and delivered loft would be nice. But is it truly worth the upgrade? Has anyone else upgraded for similar reason and thought it was worth it?

[kepeollie]

Pulling this up to to the top to see if either the OP decided one way or the other, or that someone else wants to chime I.  

[xbox_golfer_x]

Hi,

 

I did upgrade from a BLP to a Quad.  The BLP was unlocked and they gave me a somewhat reasonable trade for the BLP.

 

Was it worth it?  By far the biggest benefit is the larger space that tracks the ball.  I thought I'd like the additional data points and I do - just not justified by the upgrade price.  But the tracking space wasn't that big an issue on the BLP to begin with.

 

One thing to consider is that they seem to have many sales (both public and if you get the right rep).  Eventually they have the factory refurbished from trades like mine.  

 

I was happy when they finally let us use GSPRO.  

 

In the end I think I was foolish to upgrade from the BLP.  all these other companies seem to be getting closer and closer to foresight and really want to win your business.  I should have waited 2 more years and bought whatever was best price performance at that time.  But my brain had upgrade fever.  foresight as a company seems shady in their business practices to me.

 

Not sure this is much help - the only cure for upgrade fever is the upgrade.

 

BTW - does foresight have an optimizer in some part of the software like trackman and skytrak?  I can't find it if so.  I like the idea behind that.

 

They also just contacted me to see if upgrade fever was raging as I could upgrade from old Quad to new Quad for only $5,000.  Ouch!

Edited February 28, 2024 by xbox_golfer_x

[kepeollie]

Thanks! Decided to stick with the GC3. It will be unlocked so believe I’ll be happy with the purchase and spending the extra $8K more really isn’t worth it. 

[iacas]

20 hours ago, xbox_golfer_x said:

They also just contacted me to see if upgrade fever was raging as I could upgrade from old Quad to new Quad for only $5,000.  Ouch!

 

I imagine you can get it for a bit less… and just adding some info here…

 

The Quad Max adds:

• New Firmware Features:
  • My Tiles Increased Offering of Available Data Practice Session
  • Capture Speed Training. Use in conjunction with your favorite training aid.
  • Customize data displayed through the Foresight App
• Ball Apex
• Ball Decent Angle
• Club Closure Rate
• Save an entire session without a tablet or phone.
• Save up to 5 sessions on a device.
• Get swing speed data with the use of one fiducial.
• Weighs 1 pound less after conversion.
• 2 hours increased battery life.

If you own club head and putting analysis, they will transfer at no charge.

 

Turnaround time is 10 days from receipt of GCQuad at Foresight Sports.

[kekoa]

23 hours ago, xbox_golfer_x said:

Hi,

 

I did upgrade from a BLP to a Quad.  The BLP was unlocked and they gave me a somewhat reasonable trade for the BLP.

 

Was it worth it?  By far the biggest benefit is the larger space that tracks the ball.  I thought I'd like the additional data points and I do - just not justified by the upgrade price.  But the tracking space wasn't that big an issue on the BLP to begin with.

 

One thing to consider is that they seem to have many sales (both public and if you get the right rep).  Eventually they have the factory refurbished from trades like mine.  

 

I was happy when they finally let us use GSPRO.  

 

In the end I think I was foolish to upgrade from the BLP.  all these other companies seem to be getting closer and closer to foresight and really want to win your business.  I should have waited 2 more years and bought whatever was best price performance at that time.  But my brain had upgrade fever.  foresight as a company seems shady in their business practices to me.

 

Not sure this is much help - the only cure for upgrade fever is the upgrade.

 

BTW - does foresight have an optimizer in some part of the software like trackman and skytrak?  I can't find it if so.  I like the idea behind that.

 

They also just contacted me to see if upgrade fever was raging as I could upgrade from old Quad to new Quad for only $5,000.  Ouch!

I currently use the GC3 and agree on your first point about the larger tracking space of the quad.  It gets annoying if you are on a grass range and have to move the unit.  First world problems I guess.  Also, the quad spits out a reading much faster than the GC3 which is nice.   With all that said, you will only know this if you have access to a quad and compare.  Overall, the GC3 serves its purpose very well and we can't afford the upgrade or else I would do it in a heart beat.

[CBMC]

On 2/28/2024 at 12:56 PM, xbox_golfer_x said:

Hi,

 

I did upgrade from a BLP to a Quad.  The BLP was unlocked and they gave me a somewhat reasonable trade for the BLP.

 

Was it worth it?  By far the biggest benefit is the larger space that tracks the ball.  I thought I'd like the additional data points and I do - just not justified by the upgrade price.  But the tracking space wasn't that big an issue on the BLP to begin with.

 

One thing to consider is that they seem to have many sales (both public and if you get the right rep).  Eventually they have the factory refurbished from trades like mine.  

 

I was happy when they finally let us use GSPRO.  

 

In the end I think I was foolish to upgrade from the BLP.  all these other companies seem to be getting closer and closer to foresight and really want to win your business.  I should have waited 2 more years and bought whatever was best price performance at that time.  But my brain had upgrade fever.  foresight as a company seems shady in their business practices to me.

 

Not sure this is much help - the only cure for upgrade fever is the upgrade.

 

BTW - does foresight have an optimizer in some part of the software like trackman and skytrak?  I can't find it if so.  I like the idea behind that.

 

They also just contacted me to see if upgrade fever was raging as I could upgrade from old Quad to new Quad for only $5,000.  Ouch!

If you don't mind me asking, how much was it they wanted to upgrade from the blp to gcquad? Also wonder if they would to a upgrade to a pre owned quad.

[poor_putting]

On 2/29/2024 at 11:03 AM, iacas said:

 

I imagine you can get it for a bit less… and just adding some info here…

 

The Quad Max adds:

• New Firmware Features:
  • My Tiles Increased Offering of Available Data Practice Session
  • Capture Speed Training. Use in conjunction with your favorite training aid.
  • Customize data displayed through the Foresight App
• Ball Apex
• Ball Decent Angle
• Club Closure Rate
• Save an entire session without a tablet or phone.
• Save up to 5 sessions on a device.
• Get swing speed data with the use of one fiducial.
• Weighs 1 pound less after conversion.
• 2 hours increased battery life.

If you own club head and putting analysis, they will transfer at no charge.

 

Turnaround time is 10 days from receipt of GCQuad at Foresight Sports.

Quad owner here, I haven’t done much research on the new max but will the new max show the apex, decent etc on the unit itself?

 

And for the OP, when working on my swing having all the extra club data is nice but it’s not 100% necessary. If money is not a concern I would definitely get it but like I said, not completely necessary. 

[iacas]

13 hours ago, poor_putting said:

Quad owner here, I haven’t done much research on the new max but will the new max show the apex, decent etc on the unit itself?

 

Yes. For example, my daughter is going to be working on distance wedges, so I set up a MyTiles screen with:

• carry yardage (a bigger block)
• vertical launch angle
• spin rate
• landing angle (she was hitting some a bit too low and they were landing too shallow)
• apex height

[poor_putting]

13 hours ago, iacas said:

 

Yes. For example, my daughter is going to be working on distance wedges, so I set up a MyTiles screen with:

• carry yardage (a bigger block)
• vertical launch angle
• spin rate
• landing angle (she was hitting some a bit too low and they were landing too shallow)
• apex height

Thanks! That’s pretty cool, I use mine 99.9% in a sim so not sure the upgrade would be worth it for me but definitely a cool upgrade 

[xbox_golfer_x]

Jfyi - I didn’t see this anywhere else but today foresight has a flash sale for gcquad.  Looks like club and putting add ons included for $9,999. Software wise it must just be the fitting app on iOS?  You can add FSX for $3000. 
 

so for 13k it’s pretty loaded.  Usually they throw in extra courses but no mention. Don’t see anything about fsxplay either.   Many people like GoPro - wonder if it would work without FSX?

 

anyway for anyone on the fence this is cheaper than the upgrade I did from gc3 I think. 
 

supplies limited, today only, etc. 

 

 

[No_Ugos]

I saw that and wondered if my unlocked BLPs software could be transferred over to the CPO Quad. If it could, I’d be interested in upgrading. 
 

I’d have to sell my BLP? Or would they do a trade in/upgrade option? How much would they give me for the trade in/upgrade?

[EagleGSU]

7 hours ago, No_Ugos said:

Or would they do a trade in/upgrade option? How much would they give me for the trade in/upgrade?

When I upgraded they offered $6500 trade in credit on the BLP if I remember correctly, and I got the quad max.

 

 

Edited April 30, 2024 by EagleGSU

[jmormando84]

I just did this. My options were unlocked blp/gc3 trade for CPO Club Quad 9,499, Club Falcon $9,999, Club Quad $10,999 or Club Quad Max $14,999. Then after they received the BLP/GC3, they ACH'd $1K into my checking account. So effectively got $6K for the trade.

[agresset]

On 5/3/2024 at 12:35 PM, jmormando84 said:

I just did this. My options were unlocked blp/gc3 trade for CPO Club Quad 9,499, Club Falcon $9,999, Club Quad $10,999 or Club Quad Max $14,999. Then after they received the BLP/GC3, they ACH'd $1K into my checking account. So effectively got $6K for the trade.

Mind sharing which agent did you talk to? I think i'd be super down to do this as well if it's still an option.

 

Thank you.

[EagleGSU]

On 9/18/2024 at 1:54 PM, agresset said:

Mind sharing which agent did you talk to? I think i'd be super down to do this as well if it's still an option.

 

Thank you.

I got essentially the same deal earlier this year. My agents name was DJ.