Comparison
GCHawk vs GCQuad + Putting Analysis
A side-by-side look at how the Foresight Sports GCHawk and Foresight Sports GCQuad + Putting Analysis compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.
Foresight's commercial-grade ceiling Quadrascopic. The reference Foresight ceiling install when budget is unconstrained.
GCQuad with the Putting Analysis module. Tour-grade putting data on the same unit that handles full swings.
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Specifications
The numbers, lined up.
Hardware
| Spec | GCHawk | GCQuad + Putting Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Method | Photometric (Quadrascopic 4-camera ceiling mount) | Photometric (Quadrascopic 4-camera floor unit) |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor only | Both |
| Ambidextrous | Yes (no repositioning) | — |
- Tracking MethodGCHawkPhotometric (Quadrascopic 4-camera ceiling mount)GCQuad + Putting AnalysisPhotometric (Quadrascopic 4-camera floor unit)
- Indoor/OutdoorGCHawkIndoor onlyGCQuad + Putting AnalysisBoth
- AmbidextrousGCHawkYes (no repositioning)GCQuad + Putting Analysis—
Data
| Spec | GCHawk | GCQuad + Putting Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Data | Foresight Quadrascopic full set — full direct measurement | Speed, launch, spin axis, carry, total — full direct measurement |
| Club Data | Full delivery — path, face, AoA, dynamic loft, impact | Full club delivery data |
| Putting Data | — | Face angle, impact location, launch direction, ball speed — full module included |
- Ball DataGCHawkForesight Quadrascopic full set — full direct measurementGCQuad + Putting AnalysisSpeed, launch, spin axis, carry, total — full direct measurement
- Club DataGCHawkFull delivery — path, face, AoA, dynamic loft, impactGCQuad + Putting AnalysisFull club delivery data
- Putting DataGCHawk—GCQuad + Putting AnalysisFace angle, impact location, launch direction, ball speed — full module included
Software
| Spec | GCHawk | GCQuad + Putting Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | None — FSX 2020 / FSX Play included | None required |
- SubscriptionGCHawkNone — FSX 2020 / FSX Play includedGCQuad + Putting AnalysisNone required
Pedigree
| Spec | GCHawk | GCQuad + Putting Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Used By | PGA Tour facilities, commercial fitting centers | PGA Tour, club fitters |
- Used ByGCHawkPGA Tour facilities, commercial fitting centersGCQuad + Putting AnalysisPGA Tour, club fitters
Requirements
| Spec | GCHawk | GCQuad + Putting Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Min Ceiling | 9.5 ft mount; 10.5 ft preferred | — |
- Min CeilingGCHawk9.5 ft mount; 10.5 ft preferredGCQuad + Putting Analysis—
Pricing
| Spec | GCHawk | GCQuad + Putting Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| vs. base GCQuad | — | +$2,500 (PB) or 'Fully Loaded' bundle (RoS, +$2,000) |
- vs. base GCQuadGCHawk—GCQuad + Putting Analysis+$2,500 (PB) or 'Fully Loaded' bundle (RoS, +$2,000)
Who each one is better for
Both fit the same buyers.
Neither one wins a persona the other doesn't. The choice comes down to specs, price, and room fit rather than buyer profile.
Both fit
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