UpNext Jr. Prograrm (Foresight Sports)

[kekoa]

Just curious if anyone has taken advantage of the UpNext program to purchase a GC3 or GC4.  Seems like a great deal.

[leezer99]

I know a couple of kids that have. I feel like there’s a tipping point on how much data I need and that’s carry distance and swing speed. I’m definitely not smart enough to make swing changes based on the available data. 

[kekoa]

27 minutes ago, leezer99 said:

I know a couple of kids that have. I feel like there’s a tipping point on how much data I need and that’s carry distance and swing speed. I’m definitely not smart enough to make swing changes based on the available data. 

I tend to agree.  That is why I'm leaning towards the GC3.  For the quad, its like buying a used car.  ughhh

[MikekiM]

Used to have a GC2, considered getting another unit but ultimately just can't justify it.  I hardly ever used the GC2, and most of the time we only used it for distance gapping when getting new shafts or clubs, which was maybe 2x a year. We just use the monitors at the range now whenever we need distance measurements, or borrow one from our coach or pro shop.

 

[Movingday]

7 hours ago, leezer99 said:

I know a couple of kids that have. I feel like there’s a tipping point on how much data I need and that’s carry distance and swing speed. I’m definitely not smart enough to make swing changes based on the available data. 

I don’t own a quad but have access to one whenever I want. The path, face, and angle of attack have been helpful in conjunction with lessons from his coach.  When he is working on a specific thing and can use the quad to help get feedback. I haven’t looked in a while so I don’t remember what things the quad measures that the GC3 doesn’t. 

[leezer99]

1 hour ago, Movingday said:

I don’t own a quad but have access to one whenever I want. The path, face, and angle of attack have been helpful in conjunction with lessons from his coach.  When he is working on a specific thing and can use the quad to help get feedback. I haven’t looked in a while so I don’t remember what things the quad measures that the GC3 doesn’t. 

I use ball flight to tell me what I need to know. 

[Movingday]

14 minutes ago, leezer99 said:

I use ball flight to tell me what I need to know. 

I’m not good enough to recognize whether driver angle of attack is 1-2 degrees down vs 2-3 degrees up just by seeing ball flight. Or the difference in the tight draws that happen to match up a big path with the right face. 
I definitely don’t think a launch monitor is required and no way would I spend the money on a quad. I was just saying having access to those numbers has been really helpful through some specific swing changes

 

The biggest advantage a launch monitor gives the ability to hit balls indoors and still get feedback. It gave my boys the ability to make some changes during the winter when we could barely get outside. 

Edited May 17, 2023 by Movingday

[TripleBogeysrbetter]

Current GC2 owner for the better of 4 years (HMT for about 6 months).  Really helped with the swing, gapings and any swing changes that you might to work on.

 

We've used TGC2019, JNPG, Foresight 2020,  and GSPRO.  Son really enjoyed GSPRO and always played TPC Scottsdale.

 

FS2020 has the ability to record the shot data  and two cameras at the time. He can then login later and see each one.

 

 

[Bizzle80]

Some kidsparents we know went out a spent $12k on the quad with this program. Personally I think its crazy to spend that on a launch monitor for a junior golfer...especially when the families I know dont even have room for indoor sim. They are planning on taking this thing out to the range to use. The detail of data is great, assuming anyone knows how to read and implement the analytics, but just to get yardages/carry distance this is I think an example of people trying to 'keep up with the Joneses' and overspending...

 

We are lucky to have a sim room built out into our garage. currently using a mevo+ I picked up used for under $2k. My whole build out was under $5k...and honestly the kid uses it to play darts on the e6 software and occasionally run through her yardages. 

 

if you read my comments on these boards, you will know I have no issue spending money on golf, but even I think the cost to benefit ratio of a $12k launch monitor makes zero sense for a junior golfer. maybe the GC3 for $5k might make more sense...

[darter79]

On 5/16/2023 at 12:30 PM, kekoa said:

I tend to agree.  That is why I'm leaning towards the GC3.  For the quad, its like buying a used car.  ughhh

All depends on what you are looking for and what you understand in terms of data ect. GC3 is great we had a BLP before I sold it (felt like I was renting it) . GC4 gives you everything and some. But if you just want carry and SS GC3 is your go to. But the GC4 opens doors you might not want open. 

[pistolhughes01]

Does anyone have any actual points about how the program with foresight works ?? 
 

thanks 

[golferdad8]

We have a trackman 4 for indoor sim, but also we bought GC4 using this program. Having previously owned skytrak & mevo+, I think these higher end ones are worth the investment if your kid is using the machine & the data, especially to practice indoors. Also for outdoors, it’s nice to carry the smaller gc4. 
 

My justification is that if we ever decide to sell them, we can probably get 80%+ of our $ out. Therefore, on an annual basis, it’s not bad to essentially “rent” these for a nominal amount. 

[MikekiM]

2 hours ago, pistolhughes01 said:

Does anyone have any actual points about how the program with foresight works ?? 
 

thanks 

It's a 3year commitment that requires social media posting 2x a month. The GC4 and GC3 are offered at a big discount, like 40% or 50% or something, this has changed slightly over the last year.  After 3years, the contract is up and you're free to keep the product.

Not real sure how enforced it is, as I know a few that are in the program and they've admitted to hardly ever posting, and no one's ever brought it up with them.

 

 

 

 

[Tugu]

18 hours ago, golferdad8 said:

We have a trackman 4 for indoor sim, but also we bought GC4 using this program. Having previously owned skytrak & mevo+, I think these higher end ones are worth the investment if your kid is using the machine & the data, especially to practice indoors. Also for outdoors, it’s nice to carry the smaller gc4. 
 

My justification is that if we ever decide to sell them, we can probably get 80%+ of our $ out. Therefore, on an annual basis, it’s not bad to essentially “rent” these for a nominal amount. 

Wow!💪

 

#baller.