FREE Golf launch monitor app for iPhone! (Is it good?)

In this video Rick Shiels PGA Golf Professional reviews the Shotvision golf launch monitor app on his iPhone!
With the growing trend in golfers wanting to use a launch monitor it's super exciting that you can now download an app onto your iPhone to track your golf ball! But is it good?
Rick downloads the app onto his iPhone 11 Pro but it will also work (obviously) on the brand new iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max and the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini!
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[@RickShielsPGA]

Are you team iPhone or Android? PS what shall I review next?

[@tomtokeley7373]

Please can you paste the link to download the app

[@jonathanbostic1906]

Hello

[@shreye2367]

Android... I think it would help if you did a video on stingers. Could you also review golf shoes?

[@nonsense9202]

my swing? 🤣🤣

[@j-doggaming2763]

Team Android

[@shotvisionapp]

This was brilliant thanks Rick. Did not expect to see this today but here we are! Love that you put us up against the GC and we found the accuracy on your wedges and irons very positive. We were a bit gutted that you based your conclusion on the Driver as we are working on improving dispersion and data accuracy in this area with guys like you hitting absolute bombs! Nonetheless, you have done us a solid and we appreciate you sharing the app with your viewers. Have a good one!

[@OSD_Chicago]

Did you have a problem that Rick put it behind him? My first reaction was wouldn't you put it in front so you have a more unobstructed view?

[@driftomagic16]

Please keep working on this app guys i love it but of course its not perfect, keep doing what you guys are doing and especilly with the new iphone having a new radar or detector of some sort it could possibly make this app a game changer!!

[@1carus1]

Keep up the great work Shot Vision. It looks like you’re getting very close. Hopefully the better cameras on the newer phone will help too. I’m sure there’s a huge prize for any app the can get get consistently within +/- 3% accuracy.

[@ederv]

shot vision could u do a tutorial video on how to use it

[@kevinbauer1172]

@@ederv the tutorial is on their app I saw the notification of Ricks video on my phone so I checked it out and it pretty fun might have to spend $7 for the pro, have a great👍

[@Phoenix258]

I'll be honest, when something is £19,995 cheaper than the alternative, even if it's 20 yards out, that's not a huge deal breaker. For an amateur golfer like me, a few yards here and there don't make a difference. I can see how Pros, who are the true pinnacle of their game will need a GCQ, but for the bumpkins like me who go round a course in 130 shots every week, the app is fine and tech will only get better.

[@Ricehatasian]

You too?😂😂 your score gone down any? I’m still hitting 120-130 but I’ve only been golfing a month

[@Phoenix258]

@@Ricehatasian Nope! Still averaging 130. Threw the clubs in the garage about 5 weeks ago and aint even looked at them since! :D

[@mcirill]

@@terimartin1466 But if you are playing very poor beginner golf, knowing how fast/far you hit each club will help you select the proper clubs to work with in various situations. You can then work on consistency.

[@jeremymissens7608]

@@terimartin1466 lmfao

[@mygghunter]

@@terimartin1466 I will have to agree. As a very poor golfer, distance for each club is far from my biggest issue. Consistency is by far my biggest issue.

[@danieljosevski1169]

The GC Quad has been lying about your distance this whole time 😂

[@toddbeougher8300]

I just wanted to say thank you Rick Shiels . My dad has been sick for a few years now and your videos give us a lot to talk about. We sent the video’s back and forth to each other. He loved your videos, always talking about your tips on the course. He passed away yesterday in peace. He loved watching you and now your videos will be something that always brings me joy to watch and think about my dad. Keep up the great work sir.

[@RickShielsPGA]

So sorry to hear about your dad. Deepest thoughts go to your family. Glad the videos helped you guys stay connected better

[@LaLa-ll1qt]

May your father rest in peace, it’s wonderful that today’s technology enabled you both to enjoy Ricks videos, be kind to yourself my friend God Bless

[@Kowalski273]

First of all deepest thoughts to you and your family aswell. Secon this kind of gentlemanship is one of the things that got me instantaneously hooked to start playing golf. Relly glad to have found your channel

[@thevivaking1114]

Never clicked so fast on a video

[@ederv]

Same

[@lilgeers27]

Lol same

[@deckelly9929]

Me too

[@agpjgpoiawe]

Underrated comment

[@Motocross418]

Right!

[@SASGolf]

Appreciate the shout out Mate! Will definitely be interesting to see where this technology will be in 3 years or so! 🏌️‍♂️ ⛳️

[@joegarza1835]

It maybe here already with the iPhone 12. App developers need to catch up with the technology. 😁

[@kevingormley6994]

You 100% deserve the credit you have been making great quality videos for ages big up to Rick for giving you more fans!!

[@basedhumanofficial]

your review is the reason i even knew about the app & paid for the full 1-year version - you should ask 'em for a cut ;)

[@nickdaly5104]

Well here we are, 3 years in the future!

[@jas9239]

Rick “I don’t know if it’s close enough” Me: For seven dollars, it’s close enough

[@Dunkinblownutzz_1]

Exactly what I was thinking! Definitely worth it if you really want to track these stats for a cheaper price

[@thomaslahr9022]

Perfect comment.

[@davecue]

Exactly, now I can afford to buy the app and a Honda civic Si

[@885wc]

I'm not sure man. It's not the numbers it's the consistency that's an issue. If you really need a launch monitor, then investing in one of the affordable ones that give consistent readings would make more sense

[@extrememetaldrummer1]

@@Dunkinblownutzz_1 At least you know which general range you're in. It's one thing if it's telling you 150 yards, when you know you typically smoke 250-270

[@Skillest]

Just a massive congrats to the company for creating something that is even remotely comparable. Great work guys. Only a matter of time

[@niallstark7726]

Well done for crediting SAS and giving him the exposure - not everyone would have done so

[@davidoutside]

SAS is awesome too! He's definitely in my rotation of all these UK golf guys I watch on youtube.

[@michaelgraber5750]

Stephen A Smith is a douche 😅

[@blackirishlad]

Great video; as always. However, I thought it would have been nice to compare the irons (e.g. pitching and 7) against the GC Quad as well. I would imagine the numbers would much closer together in iron play with much slower swing speeds.

[@stevebradley7774]

As with all of the lower end launch monitors, it tends to be the extremes where they struggle ie sand wedge (high spin) and driver (distance & ball speed). It would have been nice to see how the distances compared on the mid irons etc.

[@justinerb6975]

I have used the app in the past and I think that it is accurate enough for gapping for the average player. The gapping mode has you hit 30 shots, if you drop your three highest and three lowest (which you should be doing anyway when you gap), then average the rest your results will be very close. Great video but would have liked to see your results with the 7 iron and wedge as well.

[@theleeboys7401]

8:24 that was really satisfying. Slo mo, quick feedback on the launch monitor, and the tee landed perfectly in the ground. Nice video rick!

[@iz8380]

Great vid! I been golfing a little less than a year and learned so much from your channel. I also bought the 1 month subscription just to get an idea of my distances and also ran into inconsistencies. There are times when it doesn’t read anything at all just like in your video. Keep up the great material

[@chadillac1127]

Wish you would’ve done more testing for short and mid irons. I think that’s what most amateurs would benefit from.

[@jacobmayton7450]

rick you’re my favorite! i love your content thank you

[@down8752]

8:24 What a trickshot with the tee!

[@TheFoyer13]

That was amazing

[@daveyph]

I was really hoping to see more comparisons using the irons. A driver is going to be the hardest to calculate a good result, being the fastest and longest club. But if an app could somewhat achieve a decent result in irons 9-6/5 and wedges, it would definitely be interesting. And since you have a one of the best launch monitors money can buy, you would be able to show it.

[@jonathanhawkins7444]

Thank you so much for this video Rick!!!! I’ve been looking at launch monitors and considered this to see if it was worth it

[@spindrifter3395]

I'd like to see you walk down the fairway and get a actual range of the shots you hit as well. Then you could compare the accuracy of them both. Just because the quad is 20k doesn't mean its correct.

[@SCORPIONRIDE1]

tons of people have done this, specifically with the GC Quad. Because it's 20k does mean its accurate in this case lol its in the single digit percents in terms of margin of error

[@Jaxcesr]

I was thinking this the entire time also. Granted the 20k version most has more/better sensors, camera, and developmental testing, and all of it is hardware is controlled ( many different phones, and cameras could effect the measurement). I would have loved a spotter, measuring impact to verify the distance, as the 20k version may be wrong also unless it is full tracking the ball in flight, it is also just using a calculation like the phone.

[@DanLoudShirts]

The only thing GC Quad doesn't pick up is wind gusts and temperature. Balls don't fly in cold damp air.

[@willobrien79]

There is a reason why GC quad and trackman are more accurate indoors. Let's say you hit a drive outside with them into the wind. Well the launch monitor will give it a carry and total distance much different based souly on weather and range conditions. They give you ideal numbers which is what everyone wants.

[@alanduncan9204]

Correct - it might not be correct. I also think the shops selling clubs set these things up when you whang a ball in to a net so it appears you have hit further than you think. The readings I got on my last set of clubs were 20 yards longer than real life. 7 iron was 175 to 179 in the shop but reality is 155 to 160...

[@uNkLeRaRa4]

So nice to see you give a nod to Simon at SAS golf. Great channel that needs WAY more subs!!

[@3xrjg]

Thanks Rick I just downloaded last week and haven’t had a chance to try it but thanks for the review. Keep doing what you do!

[@alcazaba]

I found it accurate on all the wedges and irons. Rather than focusing on individual shots, you need to hit 20+ shots then delete the mis hits and results that are way off the average and the resulting figures and graph are pretty much bob on. Excellent app.

[@keithl836]

Thanks Rick for the great video! Would have been good if you'd sent one of your team on the fairway to measure the true carry distance (maybe the GC Quad is wrong sometimes?)

[@chrispayne1572]

Rich I downloaded this at the weekend... I started hitting foam balls in the garden into a net... what I found was that you could work on your swing and instantly see speed and distant improvements. I think it’s fairly stable up to a 7 iron (150 yards) and then errors creep with greater distances... Amazing bit of tech using a phone.... it can only get better....

[@mlfpv7025]

Is an issue if the field of view of the camera and Iphone's frames per second. That is why driver numbers were so off in this video. if phones ever get 1000 frames per second this will work!

[@coachbop2340]

Hey rick, I’m a golfer that just loves the sport. I love playing golf and you helped a lot!! Thanks rick!

[@PaulWoody]

I absolutely loved this video. It's simple but something we all wonder. Thank you.

[@KrisTaylor303]

Literally getting twitter notifications for this video sitting there reloading ricks KZbin channel WAITING......

[@timothymiller867]

I’m more interested on how this compares to something like the garmin product or other launch monitors that cost 200-400, that’s clearly the competition and not a 20k launch monitor. Kind of obvious which is better.

[@Bonio84]

Not really. The GC quad is more expensive because of the club head data. Degress of club face at impact, club path etc. Whether it’s £20k or £2 the distance needs to be right, as no information is better than incorrect information.

[@timothymiller867]

@@Bonio84 Comparing the app to GC quad for overall accuracy makes sense but I've never seen a launch monitor that costs less then 500 that can compete with GC quad on distance information. I would be willing to bet the app reviewed might be better then some of the less expensive launch monitors out there and that would potentially save some of us money.

[@dixotv5586]

Its not a comparison between the gcq and the app. The gcq is for checking out if the numbers the app gave him are correct ore not. Thats all. it's not about whether the gcq is better than the app or not.

[@timothymiller867]

@@dixotv5586 I said I’d like to see it compared to budget launch monitors. I’d like to see how close the app is to the budget monitors that I know aren’t as accurate as GC quad as well but allot less expensive.

[@basedhumanofficial]

it's pretty much as accurate as the G80 based on the other reviews i've seen and my own personal experience. makes the G80 look like a total ripoff at $700 where i live (in Canada).

[@dustinstewart2202]

Great video Rick! Pretty interesting to see such an inexpensive option that does a modest job of providing some feedback when you're on the range. In the end I found that this sold me even more on the idea of picking up a Garmin G80 as it seemed to do a great job in the video you posted back in the springtime in comparison to GC Quad, but for a fraction of the price. My plan is to looking around as I'm sure someone out there has bought a G80 that is just collecting dust and will be willing to part with it for an even more reasonable price. As always love the content and look forward to more great stuff to help get through the cold Canadian winter.

[@wessims3412]

What an awesome video most enjoyable with lots of laughs of break 75. Things will get better Rick and congratulations to guy on a stellar round. You guys are great together!

[@gustaveklund2614]

08:56 the peg flips in the air, gets stuck in the groud and lands the right way

[@garymc6446]

Hi Rick would love to hear your thoughts on the flightscope mevo I think its a nice bit of kit for the money would be good to see it against the GCQuad... Keep up the great work thanks man

[@basedhumanofficial]

great review! just picked this one up myself, and paid for the 1-year. so far i'm pretty impressed. i'm no pro golfer and this gets the job done well enough where the averages that it comes up with get pretty close to being accurate. there is also a lot more to the app that you didn't cover.

[@allanfahrenhorst-jones6118]

Always good to hear any news on the tech side. Great stuff. Keep up the good work.

[@noelamirkhanian5546]

Most of the budget launch monitors struggle catching spin with wedges and distance with drivers. I would be interested in seeing how accurate it was with typical irons that people use on the range. Pw and 7 iron.

[@AllAboutMusic789]

I'd really love to see you review some other semi-budget launch monitors like the Flightscope MEVO and the Rapsodo MLM for golfers that are looking for a lot of data in the same price range as the Garmin!

[@HillbillyJedi88]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you Rick!! I've been looking at the portables for a while now at around the $500 range and actually watched your other videos again last night to get comparisons. The Garmin you have is at the top of my list at the moment but one you haven't reviewed is a close second... the Rapsodo monitor which is the same price as the Garmin. It's so nice to see the comparison with these against the "gold standard" the pros use. I guess if you're looking for content, the Rapsodo would be great to see you try and give your opinion. Thanks again for all you do for us!

[@jasonknapp1192]

Rick, you should try this again with the iPad Pro! It has a cool new camera with LiDAR sensors

[@brianperry4845]

I have this app and for a beginner hitting into a net, it makes all the difference. Even not being perfect, I can get feedback on what I am doing well and not. For $50/year US, it is a valuable tool for using at the house and learning my swing. As I progress I could see the inaccuracy becoming an issue, but hard to justify $500 on a portable launch monitor while learning to hit my clubs.

[@verdoemme]

Does it look at the clubface on the moment of impact? Does it know whether you’ve hit the ball straight or not?

[@montyswoodworkscrafts2232]

Have downloaded this to give it a a try, have been using my Garmin Fenix 6 and the Garmin golf app that I have found to be really helpful. Occasional golfer, returned to the game after 16yrs, and along with a few lessons, your videos content and the Garmin i have managed to improve my game and get my handicap down, so looking forward to trying this app later this week

[@jacobdillard4266]

I am literally on my way to the golf range. Great timing Rick!

[@DodgerDude74]

What does it feel like to be on a "way"? I mean, if you are literally on your way! What is a 'way' anyway? Can Rick review one of those too?

[@AleksanderLydkunst]

Pretty wild for a non-doppler system, I wonder if it absolutely kills your battery tho haha Can’t go wrong with that Garmin for a more budget friendly and super reliable option tho! I absolutely love mine and it gives me everything I need relatively accurately compared to other systems in it’s price range, without being bulky or confusing. Simple, workhorse option 👌🏼

[@calvingraham8302]

That's why I love this guy ....honest thx for everything bud just plum enjoy watching you

[@joeysylvestro]

Found this app a couple weeks ago. very finiky when setting up. Thank you for reviewing it

[@detrovich8708]

8:23 The tee landing back is always satisfying to watch.

[@pmportella]

well spotted ! i wish my tee's did that! they normally fly off into space and never come back

[@bigcheese7455]

I have never learned so much about golf from one person in one day. Thank you so much

[@BidenIsKing]

Love to see you review the rapsodo! It looks to be amazing from the ads.

[@TomHutch10]

Great video. Ive been wondering this for so long, very helpful. Personally for me as a beginner, 5-20yds wrong, thats forgivable for £7. Definitely more forgivable than me justifying £20,000 to the misses 😂

[@jorwul]

was thinking this too, as a beginner and a total noob, that low of a cost should still be ok. It's in the "general ball park" of what we as noobs need. "Didi I hit it almost the same every time?" is my main question :)

[@josephzahn6182]

@@jorwul yep your only looking for consistency, and if you see your club and swing speed are generally consistent then the distance is not extremely important especiaaly for the smaall 7 dollar ammount ur paying

[@jameshagberg5356]

I have this app and haven’t been able to use it! So glad that you confirmed that it was pretty accurate!

[@tomdotson6053]

What's name of the app

[@gulli2356]

@@tomdotson6053 shot vision

[@barkartist5122]

Thanks. Good info. I practice with a SkyTrak and it’s really helped in terms of understanding distance/wedge matrix which is where I’m scoring better.

[@_DD2024]

Definitely agree. Consistent readings are the key. However I am curious about some of the other ones on the App Store.

[@sonny2480]

You're almost literally comparing a Ford Fiesta with a Lamborghini Aventador... Of course they're not the same. The app appears to do a job, it gives you some numbers to play with. It probably makes the range more fun. $7 vs $20,000... Chalk and cheese springs to mind

[@mrb018538]

Yeah, but the whole point of getting swing and launch data is to see what you are doing right or wrong....if the app just churns out such variable numbers then it’s not that useful. Certainly not worth nearly £100 a year!

[@picklechinahboy1]

You can't say that when the point of buying a launch monitor is to figure out your numbers, what's the point of using a launch monitor if it is going to give you false numbers? At that point it is obsolete.

[@sonny2480]

@@picklechinahboy1 Because its £7 not £20000

[@sonny2480]

@@mrb018538 was it THAT far off considering the price difference?

[@mrb018538]

@@sonny2480 it did ok, but that’s only because Rick hits thousands of shots with that GC Quad and knows his yardages etc very accurately and he had a known comparison. If Joe average went in blind with it, what would you compare it to? You’d be guessing at best. I know my yardages (roughly), I don’t think this app would help me out!

[@michaelwalden5313]

The question I have is, since it uses the camera for the feature, would it be more accurate with a newer version phone, for example iPhone 12 vs iPhone X/8 since manufacturers claim better camera performance each product?

[@L3gitAsItGets]

100% the technology would help but its up to the developers to update their app

[@ryantsui2802]

Unless the camera can record more frames I don't see how a better picture would make the app more accurate. This is assuming without any evidence all apple devices are good enough to take pictures where the ball isn't a foggy mess.

[@MrBudderTacoMBT]

Not entirely, however the iPhone 12 will have a LiDar sensor, which could be incorporated into an app like this and be wayyy more accurate than the camera on an iphone 11

[@KILLERBSKI]

In the video it looks like the sun is in front of you and your phone is behind you, pointing at the sun. If you were to put the sun behind the phone I bet the numbers would be more accurate and you would have less non read shots. Because the exposure for the camera would be more ideal.

[@chaceakers9350]

Rick absolutely love your work. This is great analysis on a a few tool. It has been a year and in the world of technology, that is a huge time delta. Are the improvements in phones and app development adding benefit to this golf launch monitor or still roughly not going to work for a pro tour.

[@jakegidley7812]

Thanks for all the great content and info. You’ve helped my game!

[@jaketheevans]

I would say the performance of the app varies greatly, depending on the phone and/or the camera options it has. Maybe iPhone 12 will do better with its new lidar sensors. Either way. Good video Rick.

[@hsbdbsjsjebbdbsbsb370]

Ok

[@escapegravitymedia]

@@hsbdbsjsjebbdbsbsb370you don’t know what lidar sensors are do you?

[@poseidonytlol2265]

My parents bought me a Garmin 80. I was so Happy!!!

[@wmorton12]

How to you like the Garmin 80?

[@poseidonytlol2265]

@Bill Morton its fricking GREAT

[@giustinoitaliano22]

What stats do you get from it?

[@nastynate9529]

Glad I watched this, I was setting it up entirely wrong and wondered why my numbers were so off. Going to try it again next time I hit the range! Also differences in club head read can be attributed to which part of the club head the monitor reads from. If it reads from the toe it 'can' read a little faster. I have experienced this with Flightscope vs Trackman. In my experience GC Quad reads shots a little hotter than Trackman. I trust trackmans numbers far more.

[@hipcheck9000]

Thanks for the video Rick! I was very interested in this one. How about for your next video you show us how to set up a DIY simulator? Might be a good subject for a series!

[@jdl203]

Review the Rapsodo launch monitor?

[@mikewolfgram5838]

I'd love to see a more comprehensive test on this. Instead of just hitting a few balls, hit at least 500 balls using multiple clubs and compare the numbers to the GC Quad. Try indoors and outdoors. Also, the developer has said that inaccuracies can be caused by vibration and that putting a towel under the tripod helps so it would interesting to see if that helps or if putting a reflective dot on the ball helps.

[@SasquatchTour]

Thanks a lot Schiels, I was getting high 180 ballspeeds maxing out at 191 with the app last week. I was packing my bags to go take on Bryson at Augusta until I saw your review.

[@stevewincup9654]

Hi Rick, love your work! I notice that this video is almost 2 years old. Have there been any improvements in technology here? I'm still leaning toward the $7 version for outdoor driving ranges. I'll compare those numbers with my local indoor dome that uses Trackman. Thanks!

[@TheWhatYouNeed]

I can’t wait for the in home simulators to get competitive so prices drop...

[@tr1ple753]

Can’t wait until the app is supporting the LIDAR Scanner on the iPhone 12. This might be a game changer.

[@ileksoku]

Oh yes. The moment LIDAR is in play, these launch monitors are gonna really start feeling the heat.

[@Brandon_Carlisle]

Are they absolutely doing this?

[@Rudgged]

@@Brandon_Carlisle if app developers don’t, then they are missing out on easy money

[@lorenzop7447]

@@Rudgged i would easily buy if it incorporated the LIDAR in my pro

[@SuperLemun]

get ready with me or dont idk kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHayf6Wdnr90hs0

[@Denis4644]

Thank you very much for this information. Launch monitors are expensive so a lot of us are looking for inexpensive options. The key is to get something accurate. If not, then you can’t be comfortable in your swing techniques. I have total confidence in what was discussed in this video so I’ll either wait for a better program that can be uploaded on an app or splurge and get something tested and true. Thanks again for your video

[@andrewboak2586]

Thanks for the input Rick!! Loved the vid

[@YQMaoski]

Hey Rick, it's a few months later, any thoughts on reviewing a few more of these Free/Cheap apps that's affordable to us weekend golfers? It would be great to know a bit more about the different apps out there and maybe seeing if one is more consistent than the others. Thank you!

[@coloradoraptorguy9250]

Unless you’re willing to drop some major coin, this is about as good as it gets. I had a Flightscope Mevo, and it was approx as accurate as this app, would miss shots and overall seemed short to what a trackman would give, and that was a $500 monitor. So for $7 a month, I can’t see this being a horrible investment.

[@georgesj9536]

the thing is, with it measuring 1000rpm+ the GCQ its basically useless.. I mean it might be fun for a high handicap hitting into a net at home tho.. Since they should be glad getting within 10y of their target i guess

[@LowCountryMTB]

I’ve noticed my missed shots are due to me hitting the ball off the camera line. That actually helps me focus on my swing path to make sure I get a good read. The app is not bad.

[@MaxMotives68]

Hey Rick! Love your videos! The ShotVision app was recently updated to version 2 which has a completely different setup and for me so far seems to be much more accurate and reliable. Would love to se a revisit of this with the updated software version!

[@peteconway121]

I've use it for a while and took it when i went for a gap test with GC quad, it was very accurate from 5i-pw no so good with wedges, fairway and driver

[@dougneary1555]

wonder if someone with a slower swing speed would make a diffrence to the results.

[@Jack-xy4fy]

40% of the time, it works every time.

[@blaine3615]

Thanks for doing this review. For a 15 handicapper like me this seems sufficient and useful and the software will only get better. I am planning to setup a mat and net in my backyard and I think that is where this will be most useful. Cheers!

[@peterbrorsson5714]

To me, as a beginner player still developing the swing for more distance, I would not be too concerned about absolute lengths as long as they are consistent. All of my practice is done on range balls anyways, which are not representative when it comes to the lengths. Generally I just want to know if I improve or not. I would like swing path and attack angle if that would be possible as it is factors which needs to be checked for a beginner I believe.

[@vtonak7929]

How about distances with irons and wedges? We’re they accurate with the phone launch monitor?

[@michaellarko7731]

@AJ Mac incorrect, he was using the free version for the irons and wedges so he was not getting the distances

[@vtonak7929]

@AJ Mac looking to see how the wedges and iron stats look with the paid version. He only showed how the paid version works with the driver.

[@derekbatt63]

I have the app and I have done some gapping sessions with it and it will average out your shots and I’ve found that it actually comes pretty close to what i expected. Very surprising and helped me work on my inside 100yd game

[@vtonak7929]

@@derekbatt63 thanks! So you recommend in purchasing?

[@derekbatt63]

@@vtonak7929 if that’s all you can do? Yes I recommend because it’s something as opposed to nothing. For example I got really into this when the courses were closed and I couldn’t go to the range. I would be careful if you struggle with large hooks or slices because it doesn’t tell you how offline you are so it could reinforce bad swings for consistent distance. Also I would only recommend it if you are looking on tightening up your short to mid sticks. Long irons and up get very iffy. But it is also way fun. There are little games like randomized distances and target modes.

[@freddyydaniel]

8:25 can we all look the fact that his tee landed

[@LowCountryMTB]

I’ve used this app a few times and working out the kinks. The shots that do not read are being hit out side of the camera line which a good indication that your swing path and strike are off. So it will make you focus on sending the ball on line. I used the app and then went to the SkyTrack bays at my driving range and the numbers where pretty close.

[@BreeseeNess]

I'd love for Rick to do this again with the updates on the app.

[@davidthrower7132]

Hmm, I think this review is a bit unfair. You compare a £20k reference tool, a £400 Garmin (which wasn't tested for accuracy) against something free or £7? I used it at the weekend and found it really useful. It was consistent enough across the irons, and for the driver I was able to get decent results that correlated with how I felt I hit it. There may be odd variations but as a free/£7 training aid, this is pretty hard to beat.

[@mikejones514]

I’ve used this app as well and the numbers were inconsistent. I started with wedges and it said I was hitting a lob wedge 217 yds 🤨. Contacted the company and they said to put your tripod on a golf towel to stop vibrations and the numbers started being more consistent. Maybe you can try that Rick? And see if the numbers change for you? Still would love to have the accuracy of a GC Quad or Trackman but for now this app will have to do! Thanks for the videos! Keep em coming! You’re great!!

[@michaelwoodworth8895]

I used this app a couple weeks ago and it had my driver ball speed at like 220 something which is not possible for myself and i immediately deleted the app

[@Vee-Hive]

Impressive. I can only get about 180 with my lob wedge and that's if I really lean on it.

[@michaelwoodworth8895]

@@Vee-Hive when i heard the voice thing call out 222 i thought it was the carry 😂 then I realized if they used shot vision only I could compete in long drive 😂😂😂

[@slifishi671]

I literally looked for one for like an hour last night and couldn’t find one. You saved me sooooo much

[@scottmanthey3549]

One of your more informative reviews in a long while. I have a Mevo and I was curious how something like that would compare to the $500 version. I think I have my answer.

[@KrisTaylor303]

I really want a launch monitor but don’t know which one to go with

[@Aaronfps2]

Sky track

[@multiplylive]

Flightscope Mevo + another option which looks a little better and slightly cheaper than Skytrak

[@davidbowe9999]

PRGR is a great start if your looking for something inexpensive. I find it very accurate. $200

[@charliedecapua6959]

SkyTrak

[@juliangaylor9689]

All comes down to budget. What is your budget?

[@olson_]

The new iPad has lidar, might improve the accuracy in the app.

[@BuckeyeFanATW]

so in order to not pay 500 dollars for a launch monitor, you can pay 500 dollars for an ipad and download an app to make it a launch monitor

[@timwattrus7886]

@E Olson iphone 12 pro has it now aswell btw

[@rjswimfreak]

New iPhone 12 as well.

[@shortinho9912]

@@BuckeyeFanATW you can do a lot more on an ipad than that silly little garmin device can’t you 😂

[@olson_]

@@BuckeyeFanATW The new iPad Pro cost $1000 and what @Shortinho99 said.

[@markderby9416]

Great video as always Rick and honest opinion as ever 👍 love my Garmin G80, was great in lockdown in the back garden in the Net, always use it now at the range and on the Course, got one of your review👍😊🏌‍♂️fabulous product👍👏

[@kevrenner3889]

Heading to the range this morning will definitely give this thing a go, looks promising!

[@justme.9711]

I want to see the quad checked with a wheel or tape in the real world.

[@nige99]

YES !!!!

[@walterstimson1908]

I'm so disappointed, I was hoping for an accurate monitor that I could afford! Thank you so much for testing this for us poor people! 😆

[@mlfpv7025]

Watch Simon's interview with the developers. Us poor people really aren't that far away from this tech doing what QCquad does.

[@cmoorePB]

This video is good though. It's not quite there but it's starting to get very close. If it can start getting within 5 yards we will all take that.

[@reccemdown]

Thanks for this comment. Now I know not to get it without even needing to see how bad it is.

[@MrNgMichael]

I'd say the cheapest you can go would be the Garmin G80, and that is within 2%-3% accuracy of GC Quad, and you get a golf GPS with it too.

[@walterstimson1908]

@@MrNgMichael Thanks for that but it's stil a bit pricey for me!

[@shawnfairleigh2825]

Downloaded it and been using for several months. I agree hole heartedly, it’s decent but finicky and occasionally throws out some odd numbers. Curious if you’ve reviewed the gamin approach s80. Kinda got my eye on it!

[@stuartstone8119]

Great video Rick ! Now I've watched this I think I'll save for a Garmin G80

[@glenntaylor5830]

That’s the difference of £6.99 and £20k there’s obviously going to be a few flaws but then that’s to be expected... as everyone knows an app can be updated with new softwares which could potentially make it that little bit more accurate... If I had a choice of spending £6.99pm or £20k for some thing that does very similar things? I’d rather pay £6.99... let the haters hate 🤘😂

[@jamesharpin6258]

Rick you are being ridiculously picky! The distances were within 1-2%! That is absolutely amazing for something that has no special hardware and costs literally less than 1% of your main system. Unbelievable technology!

[@_DD2024]

I was literally shopping for a launch monitor yesterday!!! So if this is good I’m all in !!

[@BaltimoreJak]

I got this app during lockdown. It seemed to have real issues picking up slower swing speeds. It would only catch every third shot, and those that did read were very inconsistent. Also, my kid’s swings would never register. I read on line that hanging a black drop opposite your shot would help it read. While reading did improve, the numbers were still all over the place. After about two weeks, I put the cash for Garmin G80 (telling myself it was just reallocating the money I wasn’t spend playing golf) and was very impressed. Much more accurate and consistently reading shots. The games made practicing fun; and my kids also had a lot of fun with virtual rounds. All that combines with the on course GPS & post game analysts on through the app make this a worthwhile investment. Not saying $400 isn’t a lot, b/c it is. I’m just saying I don’t regret spending it.

[@maxbaratta4481]

when you realize you can just calculate the carry distance using the ball speed and launch angle :O

[@joserodriguez6416]

How

[@tomfolkes5894]

Well no you can't, spin also makes a huge difference.

[@brownsugarshaquilleoatmeal8719]

Last time I was this early I was born a week early

[@curtisjmwc]

I’m in the instrumentation business, and what you’re describing is precision (repeatable answer) vs accuracy (right answer). Considering you don’t do instruments for a living, that was amazingly correct and insightful! If the measurement is REPEATABLE, maybe it’s less important that it’s wrong if it’s always wrong by the same amount!

[@anthonya1638]

Exactly my thoughts.... I say the same thing about using the top golf-style bays at the local range... People bitch and moan about using them to get an actual feel for numbers, but so long as the (off) numbers are consistent, I'm good with NOT paying $100+/hour on a launch monitor.. I mean... golf is a game of adjustment and compensation... If you're bitching on the 18th about a bad shot because "that's the yardage I was getting at top golf," you've got a lot to work on....