GC2 for personal use

[lm2016]

Hi all. New to this site but sounds like some good information on here. I am looking to get a system that is accurate as a simulator and can work out on the range a well. Seems like GC2/HMT is the way to go. Any advice would be appreciated.

[psgolfer]

Depends on what information you are looking for. Mthunt seems to know the most when it comes to the HMT add on piece.

I have a GC2 and love it. I have yet to take it to the range with me, but will once the weather gets a bit better.

Are you looking to buy new or used?

[lm2016]

Not to sure yet. Not usually one to buy used. Prefer Prefer warranty. That being said are there used systems available.

[psgolfer]

If you buy used, yes there is no warranty, but to buy new now you have to pay an additional $1,000 SDK fee if your not planning on buying any of the foresight software. This is a new tax due to people using their GC2 with third party software (foresight doesn't make any money).

So just keep that in mind. If you want new, contact par2pro they might work out something with you.

[lm2016]

Haven't heard of an SDK fee. How do I co tact par2pro and what price for used. Who sells those.

[lm2016]

Does anyone use Creative Golf. The guy at Golf Town mentioned that software. I think it was only $1500 or something like that. What is TGC I read about that.

[mthunt]

Google the three and you'll find other forums.

[lm2016]

Thanks will do

[lm2016]

Well have been doing some research now. Seems like Skytrak is now out with TGC. Is there any reason why I would still buy GC2 for simulator play? how is the new Skytrak TGC software performing?

[psgolfer]

Just google par2pro. Used GC2's are typically only on ebay. You might get lucky and find on craigslist or used(insert your area) or kijijii.

[mthunt]

You need to read up on the forums first. There's a lot of info here. Look for GC2 with FSX, GC2 with The Golf Club Game and GC2 with Perfect Golf. All three are really good. All three are priced differently. FSX is the Foresight software. The other two are third party.

[mthunt]

GC2 is better but quadruple the price. The skytrak is fine

[psgolfer]

Yes, GC2 is Three times the price of a skytrak. GC2 is much more accurate, has a larger field of view (FOV) and will read high launch angles.

I've owned both a skytrak and GC2 and I would buy a GC2 10X over again. That being said, skytrak is a good piece of equipment.

For Sim software, I haven't played TGC, I've asked for a demo but no go. I won't drop a $1K US ($1400 CDN) on something I can't try before I buy. So I've been playing Perfect Golf, which is still on $20 on early access and connects to the GC2 with ZERO issues.

At the end of the day, you get what you pay for, it's the same for all instances in life. Take a look on youtube, lots of videos for both Sim platforms.

[wbond]

I would look in your area to try one. Currently they don't have a demo, but recent discussions, they may be investigating that option, but who knows when. From my understanding you can sell TGC to someone else.