GCQuad - The basics

GCQuad - The basics

Core Technology

Quadrascopic Imaging: Uses four high-speed cameras to capture ball and club data from multiple angles. 

Direct Measurement: Unlike some monitors that estimate data, GCQuad measures actual impact parameters. 

Data Captured

Ball Data: Ball speed, launch angle (vertical & horizontal), spin rate, spin axis, carry distance, side spin,

Club Data: Clubhead speed, smash factor, angle of attack, club path, loft/lie at impact, face angle, impact location.

Optional Putting Analysis: Measures skid, roll distance, and post-impact launch for putting performance.

Most club and putting enabled GCQuads are shipped with a trial period of these modules by default. Once the trial expires, the customer needs to validate the Quad to activate the full module of these features.

Software & Simulation

Compatible with FSX Play, FSX 2020, and FSX Pro software

Compatible with popular simulator setups i.e GSPro, E6 Connect, Awesome Golf, Swing Catalyst, PuttView

Design & Portability

Compact, ergonomic design with a swappable lithium-ion battery (6–8 hours runtime).

Connectivity: USB-C, Wi-Fi, Ethernet. BLE (encrypted bluetoth for mobile app connection only)

Weather-resistant for outdoor use.


What Happens if Validation Expires
 ("Registration Expired" error message)

If your device goes past 45 days without validating:

  • Wireless connectivity to software (WiFi / Bluetooth) will be disabled
  • Club data will be limited to 1-dot mode only
  • Features recently purchased (like Club Mode) or region unlocks will not activate until validation occurs

Once your device successfully validates again, full functionality is restored immediately.

When You Need Validation

Validation is required when:

  • Registering a new device for the first time
  • Every 45 days (to maintain access)
  • After purchasing or enabling features (e.g. Club Mode)
  • After a region unlock is applied
  • After subscription or license changes


How to Validate Your Device

You can validate through any of these methods (internet required):

Option 1: Foresight App (Recommended for Ground Devices)

  • For GC3, GC3s, Launch Pro, GCQuad, and QuadMAX only
  • Not supported for GCHawk or Falcon
  1. Install the Foresight App on your iOS or Android device.
  2. Connect your launch monitor to the app via Bluetooth.
  3. The app will automatically ping our server and apply validation.

Option 2: FSX 2020

  • Works with all devices
  • Ground devices: connect via USB or direct Ethernet
  • Overhead devices (GCHawk, Falcon): connect via Ethernet only
  1. Launch FSX 2020 on your PC.
  2. Connect your device.
  3. FSX will validate your device with the server.

Option 3: FSX Play

  • Works with all devices
  • Ground devices: connect via USB or direct Ethernet
  • Overhead devices (GCHawk, Falcon): connect via Ethernet only
  1. Launch FSX Play.
  2. Connect your device.
  3. FSX Play will complete validation automatically.

Option 4: FSX Pro (PC)

  • Works with all devices
  • Ground devices: connect via USB or direct Ethernet
  • Overhead devices (GCHawk, Falcon): connect via Ethernet only
  1. Open FSX Pro (PC).
  2. Connect your device.
  3. Validation will occur in the background when FSX Pro communicates with our server.

Option 5: Hardware Diagnostic Tool (Fallback)

  • Works with all devices via USB
  1. Download and install the Hardware Diagnostic Tool from the Foresight Support site.
  2. Connect your device via USB.
  3. Use the tool to manually ping our server and force validation.
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