Flightscope and Launch Monitors Demo Day

[Soxfan21]

Did they post a release date for the ernest sports es14? I tried to find it on their website, but no luck.

[HIRO.G]

I want to hear more about es14

[goatbarn]

ES14 only measures club head speed and ball speed.

Does not measure spin, spin axis, launch angle, azimuth or anything else...especially carry distance.

You have to input your club (so they can estimate launch angle) and direction left straight or right (dunno why).

Shouldn't be called a launch monitor. It's like having 2 ball speed radar units ($90 or so), one for club head, one for ball. That's it.

[John Schlesinger]

I am digging the flight scope anyone have the chance to use the ipad interface and get some real hands on feel.

[tinytim]

[quote name='goatbarn' timestamp='1391098466' post='8565086']
ES14 only measures club head speed and ball speed.

Does not measure spin, spin axis, launch angle, azimuth or anything else...especially carry distance.

You have to input your club (so they can estimate launch angle) and direction left straight or right (dunno why).

Shouldn't be called a launch monitor. It's like having 2 ball speed radar units ($90 or so), one for club head, one for ball. That's it.
[/quote]

#exactly

everything is calulated except ballspeed and swingspeed. so all other datas are useless

[Nosoup4u]

[quote name='GolferSim' timestamp='1390343516' post='8504055']
How much does one of those smaller one's I think its the GC2HMT costs?
[/quote]same as the gc2, a little over 6K

[Nosoup4u]

[quote name='John Schlesinger' timestamp='1391100641' post='8565386']
I am digging the flight scope anyone have the chance to use the ipad interface and get some real hands on feel.
[/quote]I have both the gc2/hmt (for indoor) and just bought the Flightscope X2. Both great. The ipad interface is great, too. Looking forward to the Ping fitting tool as well.

[peakposition]

[quote name='goatbarn' timestamp='1390395672' post='8507689']
You should search for info on the Xi.

Thread: [url="http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/754929-new-flightscope-xi-club-and-ball-data-3995/"]http://www.golfwrx.c...ball-data-3995/[/url]

Xi - Ball data, no spin, no club (besides CHS) - $2500

Xi+ - Ball data, Club Data, little d-plane info - $5000

X2 - Everything - $10000
[/quote]

when is the release date of the Xi+? does anybody know?

[jwm1]

No date per se, but they are expected to ship at the end of February or beginning of March.

[Lvanwheeler1]

I find this info and this entire thread very helpful so thank you to all of you for your input.

I am still in the realm of this being a bit too much money for me to fork over but as posters said above, I love the direction we are moving w/ the pricing. I can only assume it will allow 'average joes' the ability to eventually get their hands on this equipment.

[peakposition]

I wrote to flightscope, as soon I have any updates on release of Xi+ I will post it.

[golfinfl]

I got some information yesterday on the Flightscope Xi and Xi+. I was originally thinking the Xi would be perfect for me, but based on my discussions yesterday you can only use the iPad skills app with the Xi. The fitting app (with I believe is the one shown in the iPad photo on the first page of this thread) can only be used with the Xi+. With the skills app, you can't just go hit 15 or 20 shots at the range with a club and see your data, you would have to set up a game (for example saying you want to hit 10 100 yard shots and 15 125 yard shots). For me, this takes away from how I would want to use the device. That said, if atone has used the skills app and has different thoughts I would like to hear them.

Based on that, I am comparing the Xi+ to the GC2. Both have iPad interfaces and data that appear similar based on my research. For the GC2, you can just use the unit and the iPad app without purchasing additional software, so it is just the cost of the unit (same as the Xi+). The GC2 is more expensive, but I am trying to figure out which one would fit my needs best. I would like to use it at the range and then in my garage or backyard with a net. For the indoor or backyard set up, the only detriment I see to the Flightscope is that you have to have 13 feet of ball flight (in addition to 8 feet behind where you are hitting), so I am trying to figure out a net set-up that would work for that ball flight distance.

If anyone has any thoughts, I would certainly appreciate hearing them.

[tinytim]

FS vs GC2 soo much FS even if im TM fanboi and dislike FS. nuff said.

[jak135]

Available in UK?

http://www.golfswingsystems.co.uk/es14-launch-monitor.php

[goatbarn]

Xi+ will be $5k and the GC2/HMT combo will be $12k+.

That'd make my decision right there.

Also, I was told if I wanted to demo an Xi+ unit, it would be near the middle of March. So, early March shipping date?

Xi ships on the Monday, the 17th.

Edit: Also, I've played around in the Skills app, you can setup these "targets" very quickly by just making pre-set routines that get saved to your "playbook". Easy as starting sensor, opening app, choosing the "routine", hit balls. Yes, the app is focused on points you get by hitting the targets, but you can easily see the available shot data right on the screen.

[John Schlesinger]

Got the Xi+ app loaded on my Ipad and hit a few shots yesterday. Loving how easy this was to set up. Connected the Ipad with the serial number and set the club put the radar on the ground and was hitting. Now I just need to fool around with it and get comfortable with the interface.
Right now I am super impressed by how idiot proof it is. Kind of a bummer you have to pay for the app after you just ponied up for th radar.

[jwm1]

Can you do a quick review with video if that's possible? Lots of folks are anticipating this and it looks like you are one of the first to receive a unit. Thanks!

[jwm1]

Also, this thread is getting much more views lately http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/754929-new-flightscope-xi-club-and-ball-data-3995/page__st__240

[John Schlesinger]

what would you like to see and I will see what I can put together for you? Let me say the doppler unit is super nice but just a white box. The software was designed superbly. Easy interface and lots of ways to see the data. I just need need more help interpreting the data.