{"product_id":"gc3-launch-monitor","title":"GC3 Launch Monitor","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForesight Sports newest addition to the storied line of GC launch monitors, the GC3 delivers everything you need to take your game to a whole new level. Use it outdoors on the course - or the range - for instant game-performance feedback. Use it indoors for the ultimate golf simulation experience. No other launch monitor delivers this level of accuracy, versatility, and portability for the price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"481\" width=\"481\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0029\/6694\/5904\/files\/GC3FrontLux.jpg?v=1722421292\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe GC3 uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etriscopic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (three-camera) photometric system with integrated infrared lighting to directly measure the golf ball and club at impact—indoors or out. It captures the first inches of ball flight in ultra-high detail, resolving dimple rotation to derive spin and launch with exceptional repeatability. In short: you get true, measured data you can trust for fitting, coaching or home practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s engineered for everyday usability: a bright touchscreen, auto-levelling accelerometer and onboard barometer (so readings auto-correct to local conditions), plus a generous hitting zone. Connectivity is simple - Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB-C (and Bluetooth support for the Foresight app) - and the 5–7 hour battery keeps you on the range or in the sim for extended sessions. Compact and portable at 2.3 kg (15.2 × 30.5 × 12.7 cm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOut of the box you get essential ball data; clubhead data (1-dot) is available and directly measures club speed, efficiency (smash), club path, and angle of attack. For analysis and sim play, GC3 works with Foresight’s software ecosystem (FSX Pro; bundles available that include FSX Play\/FSX 2020 and course packs). Unlike region-locked variants sold under other brands, the GC3 package itself does not require ongoing subscriptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"423\" width=\"423\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0029\/6694\/5904\/files\/DSCF4805.jpg?v=1709636735\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-end=\"80\" data-start=\"44\"\u003eGC3 Data: Measured vs Calculated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- GC3 Data: Measured vs Calculated (Ball) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable role=\"table\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 auto; width: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; text-align: left;\"\u003eBall data\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; text-align: left;\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 14px;\"\u003eBall speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 14px;\"\u003eMeasured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 14px;\"\u003eLaunch angle (vertical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 14px;\"\u003eMeasured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 14px;\"\u003eSide angle (horizontal \/ azimuth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 14px;\"\u003eMeasured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 14px;\"\u003eTotal spin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 14px;\"\u003eMeasured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 14px;\"\u003eSpin axis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 14px;\"\u003eMeasured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 14px;\"\u003eCarry distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 14px;\"\u003eCalculated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- GC3 Data: Measured vs Calculated (Club) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable role=\"table\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 auto; width: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; text-align: left;\"\u003eClub data (Club Feature required)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; text-align: left;\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 14px;\"\u003eClub head speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 14px;\"\u003eMeasured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 14px;\"\u003eClub path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 14px;\"\u003eMeasured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 14px;\"\u003eAngle of attack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 14px;\"\u003eMeasured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 14px;\"\u003eSmash factor (efficiency)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 14px;\"\u003eCalculated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_sk2ct_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_sk2ct_13 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGC3 Launch Monitor — FAQ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat data does the GC3 actually measure (ball + club)?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBall: ball speed, launch angle, side angle, total\/back\/side spin (spin axis), carry distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClub (with the Clubhead Measurement add-on): club head speed, smash factor (efficiency), club path, angle of attack. You’ll use a single reflective club marker (“1-dot”) for club metrics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow accurate is the GC3 indoors and outdoors?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGC3’s triscopic (three-camera) photometric system images the first centimetres of ball flight and reads dimple rotation to resolve spin. An onboard accelerometer (auto-levelling) and barometric sensor adjust for environment, so you get consistent data in a sim or on the range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the GC3 need club stickers\/markers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor club data, yes. The GC3 uses the 1-dot club marker approach. Ball data is directly measured without ball stickers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the GC3 require a subscription?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. GC3 features work without an ongoing subscription.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s the difference between GC3 and GCQuad?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth are photometric and tour-trusted. GCQuad adds a fourth camera, a larger hitting zone, longer battery life, Bluetooth, and deeper optional club\/putting analytics; GC3 remains smaller, lighter, and more affordable with core club metrics via 1-dot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the GC3 a portable launch monitor?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It’s 2.3 kg, compact (approx. 15.2 × 30.5 × 12.7 cm), with 5–7 hours battery life - easy to move between range and simulator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhich software works with GC3 (and what’s included)?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGC3 connects with FSX Pro (included). Many bundles also include FSX Play and FSX 2020 with course packs (Essentials Plus \/ Players Plus). FSX Play\/2020 run on Windows PC and support GC3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat PC do I need for FSX Play \/ FSX 2020?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForesight recommends Windows 10\/11 (64-bit), Intel i5\/i7\/i9 7th-gen+, 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended), and NVIDIA RTX 3060 or better (RTX 3070 Ti\/3080\/3090 recommended). AMD GPUs aren’t supported.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s the GC3 hitting zone and ball position?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defined hitting zone is 7” × 10” (17.8 × 25.4 cm). Use the included alignment stick and keep the unit level; place the ball within the marked zone for each shot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does GC3 connect—Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB-C, Bluetooth?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWi-Fi, Ethernet, USB-C are supported.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs GC3 good for smaller simulator rooms?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotometric units don’t need the long radar-tracking distance. If you can swing comfortably and position the ball in the hitting zone, GC3 works well in compact bays; just ensure safe ceiling height and a suitable screen\/projector setup. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhich data points are measured vs derived with the GC3?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGC3 uses high-speed imaging to measure launch, speed and spin (via dimple tracking). Club metrics (with 1-dot) are captured at impact. Downrange totals (e.g. total distance) are modelled within FSX based on measured launch conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s included in the box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical bundles include the GC3 unit, FSX Pro, power supply, USB-C cable, alignment stick, and club markers; software\/course entitlements may vary by bundle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Foresight Sports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43251512836331,"sku":"GB000320","price":9152.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0029\/6694\/5904\/files\/DSCF4801.jpg?v=1706793302","url":"https:\/\/golfbays.gr\/el\/products\/gc3-launch-monitor","provider":"GolfBays","version":"1.0","type":"link"}