FREE Launch Monitor App! Does it Really Work?

[@anthonysingh8134]

I'm looking at getting myself a launch monitor and this seems like a fantastic budget option since I'm already on IOS. I really appreciate that you took the time to make this review. Thanks Gabe!

[@LetsPlayThru]

My pleasure. For folks on a budget I think it’s worth giving this a shot before you spend the money on hardware.

[@marcelguldemond2523]

I’m using it and really like it. I don’t have space for a radar launch monitor, and can’t afford a SKYTRAK or uneekor eye mini . Another great thing with Golfboy is it works with foam practice balls and Almost Golf balls, making indoor practice much safer. You just have to add a custom ball setting for the practice balls. You can also connect the app to a second device so you can see your results without having to go around the tripod. Spin would be nice, but for the 7i down that’s not crucial, direction and distance and rough strike location is more important to me.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Great to hear you are enjoying it 🙌

[@BrantAtwood-vd6bs]

What setting do you set it for the foam balls and almost golf balls?

[@marcelguldemond2523]

@@BrantAtwood-vd6bs funny you should ask, I've just been working that out this week as my wife is away on vacation. For 9i down, I'm using a ball called Foam Flight by Gosport, not sure if it's the same as Almost Golf, but it's fairly hard and lighter than a real ball. this one I'm trying at 1.25. for 8i up, I use the super light foam ones, as they're not as scary when I shank it. and am using 1.18 as the adjustment factor. How I calculated it: I recently got to try my new to me irons at a simulator, and found that my 7i was carrying 140(miss)-173(lucky flush), so I guess the average was about 155yds. I didn't track ballspeed, but I figure this is around an 80mph swing, and using an efficiency of 1.36 I estimate this is a ball speed of about 108mph. Golfboy was recording my ball speed with the 7i and the light foam balls around 92mph, so it's 1.18 to get it back to 108mph. Since the foam balls launch quite a bit lower, carry is still off by a bit, but I'm mainly using Golfboy to look at my launch direction.

[@IM-eq9gx]

Same, just starting so don't want to blow the budget on higher end equipment just yet, and great idea btw for the foam/Almost golf balls. Question are you using airplay to connect to an external monitor/tv? If so, does it blackout the phone screen and you have to disconnect airplay every time you want to switch clubs, or does the golfboy app & iphone somehow make it a seamless process?

[@marcelguldemond2523]

@ I’m pairing it with the Golfboy app on an old iPad, and the phone’s screen doesn’t go dark that way. The iPad just shows your shots in large enough that I don’t need my old man 👴 reading glasses 🤓 , but doesn’t have any functionality.

[@solson223]

Seems like a decent option for $7 a month. I wouldn't mind spending $$ on a good simulator - launch monitor, but it's the continuing subscriptions you have to pay for after that gets annoying and keeps me from shelling out the money to start with. Already having an iPhone and just needing to pay the $7 a month is appealing. I may give this a go and try it out for a while. Thanks for the vid.

[@MegaSexydexy]

where did you buy there stand they don't have it on there app yet.

[@mervscott6503]

Thanks … Not sure why there is so much fuss about the free statement … as you said free if you already have iPhone and 1st month subscription is free.. so you can cancel and have only paid for a tripod .. some may already have that as well ! Anyway what the great thing you did is compare it with much higher cost , high end equipment and with your adjustment factor of a custom ball gave you pretty good results … that is the facts I needed and will definitely give it a try … having those stats right in front of you after each stroke is such an inspiration to improve.. many thanks for taking the time to explain Golfboy pros and cons.. me being a newbie to golf it’s all pros for a really affordable option IMHO 👍

[@boredymcboredface8624]

Was looking for something like this !!! Love the video and the channel- I get the people complaining that it’s “not free” as per the title, honestly it does detract from the video a little bit but hey still a great video !! Well done.

[@yousukefujita7326]

Thank you so much for the introduction, Gabe. we are preparing to make “Golfboy tripod”, available for purchase in all countries around early August this year.

[@thechristhetics]

This sounds awesome!

[@Kilebfishing]

Any update a price on the tripod I like to try it

[@yousukefujita7326]

@@Kilebfishing The tripod is expected to go on sale as early as the first week of October. At the latest, it should be available by the end of October. However, due to production circumstances, it will likely be available in limited quantities. While the price is yet to be determined, it is expected to be around $70. We would greatly appreciate your consideration.

[@bicettt]

@@yousukefujita7326$70 is way too much. Will just use cheaper tripod.

[@1konspirasi]

please make it for Android

[@Huntgolfride]

iphone pro's have LIDAR which is used for facial rec and photo but I wonder if this app could leverage that or if that is capable of being used to give spin? Seems pretty cool.

[@jwfriend6952]

Do you need to hit a golf ball to use?

[@MaartenAnna]

Can you do the Shotvision and Golftrak launch monitor apps as well as a comparison?

[@phils8527]

Gabe, you look like you've lost a lot weight. Congratulations and way to go!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Thank you. Yes down 50 so far.

[@-Thunder]

@@LetsPlayThruThat’s amazing. You might consider making a video on what has been successful for you.

[@Mowers11]

@@LetsPlayThruyou look great Gabe.

[@pschilleru]

I would like to give it a try. My setup doesn't have the depth to use a Doppler-based unit & my pocketbook is not ready to use a Bushnell unit! You mention on the video there is a Golfboy tripod to save from doing manual measurements - HOWEVER - the link you show on the video and the link on Golfboy's website takes you to Amazon and a generic tripod. Can you provide additional information on the location of the Golfboy tripod you used in this video? Thanks.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Let me see if I can track down a link for you

[@jefffineberg2897]

@@LetsPlayThru I had the same question. Please do keep us all posted. Thanks!

[@howitworks3607]

How do you dial in the settings if you don’t have a $3000 machine to compare it to?

[@chrisdelahunt7494]

Hi this is nothing to do with this video but I am not the best golfer and I’m interested in purchasing a lazrus hybrid I can’t use woods and tee off with either a 3 iron or driving iron What hybrid would you suggest please I was thinking about a 5 (24 degree) hybrid but would really appreciate any advice first Its mainly for trying to get some distance after the tee off or maybe even to use to tee off Any advice would be appreciated

[@andrikristianto2577]

Any hybrid above 21 until 25 degree will be good options for you due to their forgiveness and versatility

[@PPGolfer]

Does it work with a practice net? I assume so if used indoors.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yes it will

[@seandugan9871]

Does it provide audible feedback on shots? Say using ear buds and having it tell you carry distance or swing speed, what ever you may choose?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yes it does have audible feedback

[@rickster6.0]

Hi Gabe, it looks like near the end of the video that you have your phone on a tall tripod? Can you use the app with a traditional tripod? I like the idea of not having to bend down every time to see the data.

[@LetsPlayThru]

The tripod I used has a short, medium and high setting. So yes it can be a bit higher but still would need to be a short leg tripod so the legs don’t get in the way of the shot. Hope that helps.

[@IIISWILIII]

Is it better than a prgr?

[@ClayJarvisGuitar]

Great video. I tried this app out today. Still trying to figure it out. It didn’t work at all on a lot of my shots. Question: Do you have to tell it which club you are using or can you just change from club to club and still get the correct measurements?

[@yousukefujita7326]

It is likely an issue with the installation environment. If you could send several images showing the hitting area and the installation environment to golfboy support desk, we will be able to quickly identify the cause and provide a solution.

[@ClayJarvisGuitar]

@@yousukefujita7326 thank you. I figured out what I was doing wrong in setup. Now I’m getting a reading with every shot. I still have a question about the part of the app where you select Distance or a specific club. What is that all about. Also, if I use foam or plastic practice golf balls, will those numbers be accurate?

[@yousukefujita7326]

@@ClayJarvisGuitar By using the report feature, you can train based on club selection and distance. It is mainly used during training to improve consistency. Foam balls and plastic practice golf balls can also be used. Please use the ball customization feature to adjust the distance.

[@ClayJarvisGuitar]

@@yousukefujita7326 Great. Thank you so much!

[@russellowens3527]

Thanks for putting this out there. I am going to try it later today when I get off work.

[@aaronappicelli9334]

Can you use a foam practice ball?

[@LetsPlayThru]

You could, although I’m not sure you would get accurate distance results

[@IronDrummer91]

How accurate is it with foam balls into a net?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Good question, I haven't tested that, but hopefully someone who has can chime in here.

[@johnnyjmartinez8293]

Gabe can you use the app for speed training? (Super Speed sticks) thanks

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yes it will measure swing speed and I found it to be accurate to within 2 mph

[@Right1971]

Just downloaded it, will set it up next to my SC4 and see the results. Thanks Gabe, great review.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Awesome! Let me know how it works for you

[@VicBayolo]

Keep us updated please.

[@Nickporter17]

How'd it go

[@rhopag]

Do you get different readings with various golf balls?

[@LetsPlayThru]

I only tried my Legato and the range balls during the testing. Can’t imagine it would make too much difference though.

[@rhopag]

@@LetsPlayThru Thank you.

[@davidsprygada4550]

@@LetsPlayThru I use Legato balls also. Could you tell me what ball settings you used that were accurate for you? TYIA.

[@Simplycomfortfood]

Looks like a great golf tool. Once again, the Android users are left out. Great review Gabe!

[@antwainpatrick6669]

More like the developers are morons for not making it available on more advanced devices.

[@starks1974]

I really like the video analysis, that is probably worth the cost. But I think I'll stick with my PRGR and Top Tracer. Now, if it had spin then I would jump on that but I don't see that happening with a phone app any time soon.

[@peterschmidt1936]

Just want to make sure I understand… it doesn’t track spin? So no way of knowing if you’re slicing or hooking?

[@TheRayray204]

Dude you lost weight!!!! Looks good man!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Down 50! Thank you 🙏

[@123456crapface]

Wegovy? Me too!

[@joshuan2402]

Does it work with ipad pro 12.9?

[@LetsPlayThru]

It has to be an iPhone

[@XVI1600]

yes

[@sharkeyes2004]

Interesting. Its hard to imagine an iPhone with a 240fps slow motion camera accurately measuring ball data. Take for example the Uneekor launch monitors which I believe uses 2000fps-3000fps high speed cameras to capture its data. The GC Quad doesn’t use high speed cameras but uses quadrascopic imaging to track ball motion. What’s confusing to me is that Ive tried to record ball contact with my iPhone in slow motion (to analyze attack angle and club face) and there simply aren’t enough sequential images to accurately depict the contact. The subsequent images of the ball in flight are also blurry due to the speed of the flight. Not sure how golfboy is able to do this accurately with a standard smartphone slow motion camera.

[@sharkeyes2004]

Doing more research, it seems the industry standard for decent capture is at a minimum of 1000fps. Only one or two smartphones were capable of this at 960fps but the images captured are very dark (due to small sensor size). The iPhone is hard locked to a max of 240fps so I have to stand by my original statement that there’s something odd about this.

[@LetsPlayThru]

I’m not exactly sure how it works, but I do know you need to be running a more modern iPhone (v12 or higher I believe)

[@sharkeyes2004]

@@LetsPlayThru yeah I’m confused as well. From what I understand the iPhone 12 and newer models have a 240fps camera which is not nearly enough frames to capture clean data at normal swing speeds. If they’re using that type of data, then I would be questioning how much of it is actually good data and how much of it is fudging numbers to extrapolate some sort of result.

[@marcelguldemond2523]

I don’t think it needs to actually catch the exact point of contact. It can calculate the ball speed and direction from the subsequent images. I’ve found that if my angle of attack is too steep and the club catches on the mat, it reads a slower club speed, so it’s probably averaging out from the images near the impact. Smash factor goes up a lot in that case. I also bought some stronger lamps to increase the lighting of the hitting area, and that helps as well.

[@davidward5968]

I would guess it makes uses of the LiDAR available on the iPhone 12 and up. I messaged the makers of the Shotvision app about a year ago asking if they were planning an update to make use of the LiDAR, they said no.

[@stevenyoung6371]

Gabe, is there a Google play app for this

[@LetsPlayThru]

Unfortunately not. Just iPhone

[@nato77379]

I am a strictly Android user. Will they Golf Boy being adding this for Android users?

[@LetsPlayThru]

I don’t know for sure, but my guess is I don’t think it’s going to happen soon

[@kevinbergeron7333]

Gabe to my knowledge you are only the second person to review this product. I did have this launch monitor and it worked the same as you described it .I especially enjoyed the putting feature. Now I did notice that others have commented that the website takes you to Amazon for the tripod and it did the same for me. I would have loved the option of purchasing the tripod you got. The reason I changed I know have the flight scope mevo+ I wanted more numbers and the Louisiana summer heat is tough on phones so as always great video and keep popping them out

[@LetsPlayThru]

I have put out a message to the developer to see where you can get that tripod. I’ll update here when I find something out.

[@Kevin_Johnston]

Curious why you didn't put it up against another launch monitor and compare numbers to see accuracy? I trust that you know how far you hit a flushed ball +/- 5 yards, but seems like a missed opportunity if it really is as accurate as you say. If it's not accurate, then in my opinion it's more detrimental to a golfer's success.

[@LetsPlayThru]

I did..: I put it right up against my Uneekor. It’s in the accuracy section of the video.

[@Kevin_Johnston]

@@LetsPlayThru I'm sorry, I must have missed you mentioning that. It would have been nice to see a side by side comparison, that is all. The format of the review felt a bit rushed compared to your others. Regardless, I enjoy your work.

[@LetsPlayThru]

@@Kevin_Johnston thanks for the feedback

[@Lou0830]

Is there a date when an Android phone app will be available?

[@yousukefujita7326]

At this time, there are no plans to support Android.

[@Lou0830]

@yousukefujita7326 how disappointing. Oh well, hopefully one day it will be available. Thank you for the response.

[@TheBlade20046]

Is there a garmin approach z30 review coming 😊

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yes my unit just shipped

[@fredbosco6104]

40 seconds in of "It's totally free" to "It's $6.99 a month"

[@georgeyau92121]

There’s plenty of free features like course mode. That doesn’t make it not free

[@jstalley3304]

doesnt work fir me? says ‘go’ i take the shot ahd it doesnt register. csn someine helo

[@yousukefujita7326]

It’s probably an issue with the floor environment. Please try the following two suggestions: 1)Use a plain green mat. 2)Extend the mat in the ball launch direction by about 6.5 to 10 feet. The contrast between the ball and the floor is very important, so the mat needs to be laid not only under your feet but also for a certain length in the launch direction.

[@yousukefujita7326]

Another point to be aware of is shadows. If the shadows of tripods or people fall strongly on the ground where you’re measuring, it can cause instability in the measurements.

[@qdub2012]

Just downloaded and used it with my 30” in tripod and was pretty close to my numbers with being under the height requirement hitting 75 yard shots. Going to get a 5ft tripod today and head back iut

[@LetsPlayThru]

Nice!

[@tjy698]

Gabe would you consider reviewing Golfshot's new practice app or the Tangent app? Thanks for reviewing this app too.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Thanks for the suggestions. I’ll have a look and see what we can do.

[@salvatoreagosta7489]

Android.. Are they working on an Android version???

[@Fightingscot82]

This is awesome. Unfortunately due to my work I'm an Android user and their website FAQ reads like they don't have plans to offer on the Google Play store or for download. Would have loved 75% of what I need for a small monthly fee instead of $500+ one time for a launch monitor.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yes I heard it’s just very hard to make an app like this with the wide variety of android cameras / frame rates and processing power. It’s too bad.

[@heatherrooney6747]

Hey Gabe, as far as the weight loss goes, would you care to share what your doing? Thanks.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yes, I’ll have a video coming real soon on that

[@rickherring2452]

I can not figure out the pairing and i do not see any step by step instructions.

[@rickherring2452]

if i try and take a photo of the qr code it says no usable date found

[@yousukefujita7326]

@@rickherring2452 There are six different pairing functions available. Is there a specific one you're particularly interested in?

[@neilcaulfield7840]

Had to laugh at the overheat comment. I'm from Scotland, Gabe. I don't have that problem.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yes might be the rain that stops you up there 🤣

[@homeofcreation]

How is this free when you have to pay a monthly subscription? Sounds like a great app, so it's reasonable to pay for it. Just don't say it's free.

[@Huntgolfride]

He says clearly the app is free and then you pay a subscription to use it. Not sure what was misleading here? Many apps cost money to buy and you dont pay, and some you buy and then still have a subscription, so he seemed very clear to me.

[@victormedina5039]

Free to download he said LoL but the subscription is …

[@homeofcreation]

@@Huntgolfride FREE Launch Monitor App! Does it Really Work?

[@chris__white93]

Would be cool if the developers came out with a list of settings for commonly used golf balls

[@LetsPlayThru]

That’s a great suggestion

[@mrgolfdogs]

If you don’t like it what is the cancellation process and cost?

[@LetsPlayThru]

You can cancel anytime and there’s no cost to do so.

[@scottt3491]

Why say it's free when it's not. Why lie to people?

[@08turboSS]

For the clicks.

[@georgeyau92121]

There’s plenty of free features like course mode. You can pay for some extra features but you can’t say it’s not free

[@thomasfisher508]

His exact statement was “It’s free to download” and then explained that it’s only $6.99/month.

[@georgeyau92121]

@ it’s feee to download and then there’s optional subscription. Technically he’s not wrong. Everything he said was factual.

[@Hun_Power]

This may be a dumb question but if I used the app and bought the stand.. would it give me accurate distances if I’m hitting into a net?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Camera is pointed down at ball, so yes, nets will work

[@interestedbystander196]

When I play, it's amazing how many of them are "curse balls" as well... 6:45

[@LetsPlayThru]

🤣🤣

[@markzinda8863]

Florida Sun does present some unique challenges.

[@LetsPlayThru]

For sure! Can’t tell you how many videos I had to scrap because my cameras overheated and shut down.

[@mikey2176]

Is that shirt crest Killarney, Co Kerry?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yes indeed

[@mikey2176]

@@LetsPlayThru Did you get to play there? Some great courses in Co Kerry.

[@LetsPlayThru]

@@mikey2176 Yes, there's a video on the channel from there, as well as a number of courses we played in Ireland

[@jasonpakes]

its not free if you have to pay a subscription fee, even if it $6US a month

[@IanNubbit]

Okay but it 100% has putting. Like really really good putting info…

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yes, there's a putting feature on the launch monitor side which is really cool. But on the simulator it will just autoputt.

[@taropeko9630]

The simulation feature is completely free to play!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yes and from time to time the simulator is on free trial too

[@123456crapface]

What phone did you use?

[@LetsPlayThru]

I have an iPhone 12

[@123456crapface]

@@LetsPlayThru interesting. I suspect the result may be even better with a new 15 pro!

[@LetsPlayThru]

@@123456crapface I would think so, yes

[@kevan4852]

How's the battery consumption?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Hard to quantify exactly, but if you were to videotape continuously, it’s about the same as that would be. So it’s definitely going to suck a little bit more battery. But it’s not egregious.

[@HyperbrandedGolf]

Should have done a giveaway to download the app for free. 😉

[@Kilebfishing]

They don’t even have the tri pod he’s using they probably sent it to him

[@seantracey43]

Is it annoying to look at the screen after every shot? It just looks really awkward.

[@LetsPlayThru]

It wasn’t bothersome to me. I’m used to looking in front, behind or to the right with launch monitors anyway. The data comes up almost immediately so there’s no waiting either.

[@seantracey43]

@@LetsPlayThru maybe an update might let you add an additional screen like an iPad to watch your shots.

[@marcelguldemond2523]

@@seantracey43 it already allows you to add an additional screen. I use my iPad. Very handy for those of us who need reading glasses!

[@joshuan2402]

Mirror screen to another device.

[@stevegibson385]

Or put the volume up on your phone and set it to tell you the distance you last hit. Also beeps when your ball is correctly placed.

[@Veradel97]

$6.99 per month is free now?

[@dayrcrayz]

If you pay per month you get it for free, best salesmen ever.... 😂

[@TheOnlyMPG]

the tripod isn’t available yet

[@23x31]

When me and my golf buds see some idiot on the range with some sort of device, he's always the worst golfer there and should really take up another hobby.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Cool story. Here’s your cookie 🍪

[@23x31]

@@LetsPlayThru Truth though. Its always some clown wearing country club type golf clothing, expensive clubs, bag, golf shoes, etc using launch monitors at the range and they're always terrible. There was a crew of three of them one day, all friends and when one actually hit a good shot, its was high fives all around. Then of course they all get into their 150k cars when finished. Surprised they don't bring a caddy to carry their clubs to and from the car.

[@OLSM2020]

@@23x31 cool story! Here’s another cookie 🍪

[@bennyheo6086]

⁠”free TO DOWNLOAD and… small subscription fee” not a lie but definitely sounds like marketing material.

[@JasonJones1162]

To everyone saying "it's not free if you have to pay a subscription", you're right. However, a lot of the other more expensive launch monitor devices also require a subscription after you purchase the device itself. So, this app is still a pretty good deal.

[@TheGenXTeacher]

It's free, but it will cost you $7/month. That's not free. It's inexpensive, but not free.

[@jonnyappleseed5305]

It's not click bait! It's literally free. The subscription is separate from the product. That's like getting a free car and saying it's not free cause you have to pay for gas.

[@interestedbystander196]

So what part of this do you _not_ have to pay for? I'm pretty sure the iPhone and tripod were not gifts...

[@interestedbystander196]

"100% free" and "only $6.99 per month" are contradictory. You know that Ferrari I got was 100% free to look at in the dealership...

[@Nickporter17]

I really didn't understand the hate on this channel then he started talking about iPhone versus Android. Smh

[@riceman10]

It’s not free if it’s $6.99 a month

[@joshh5958]

free!! in title (7 dollars a month) not free then!!

[@MarvinofMars]

Ahh I Phone ! Andriod all the way . I would buy a I Pad to use this but not an I Phone.

[@WyattMullin]

No Android, no thanks

[@jeffjob6995]

Please don't call it "free" if it's not free. $100/year is not free... Just sayin

[@mbsnetwork2650]

free is not $7 per month

[@Kurfew-]

Love the content, please don't click bait the title next time

[@jcjbike]

Yeah. Saying it’s free is t accurate

[@Shane.Harrison]

So it's free at 6.99 per month 😂

[@dpajc056]

Not paying subscription

[@user_1664]

7 dollars a month is not free . You lie . Why would i believe anything you have to say ?

[@cpri555]

Click bait title smh disappointing

[@jawsjones109]

Shit ain’t free bruh

[@edw5208]

NOT FREE. The app is useless without sending them money.

[@LetsPlayThru]

@@edw5208 incorrect. They have free trials and you can play the simulator without paying anything.

[@atfinthehouse8631]

Not free obviously. But a very small monthly subscription. That likely you can only use during the season.

[@Wholt1776]

That’s not free then is it

[@aaront936]

Click bait title.

[@BenStephens2]

Not free. That’s a great way to get one less subscriber.

[@michaelhawkins6149]

So....not free.