Foresight Sports Released New GC2 Launch Monitor

The San Diego company introduced a portable ball-tracking device built on its GC3 hardware frame.

Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Golf

Expressionist sports illustration of a golf club mid-swing and a portable sensor on a green practice turf. — Foresight Sports launched its latest portable launch monitor, the GC2, on Tuesday, offering golfers performance metrics for $1,699. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Foresight Sports has officially released a new version of its GC2 launch monitor priced at $1,699. The portable unit utilizes dual-camera technology to capture ball data for golfers seeking reliable performance metrics during practice.

Why it matters

The company developed this specific iteration to offer a portable, verified ball-data tool for tournament players and practice use. By limiting measurements to ball data, the device provides an entry point into launch monitor technology that does not include advanced club-path analytics.

The new GC2 measures eight distinct data points, including ball speed, launch angle, and carry distance, over a battery life of 4 to 6 hours. It lacks advanced club-head data such as club path, face angle, or angle of attack.

The players

Foresight Sports

This San Diego-based company designs and manufactures golf launch monitors and simulation technology.

AmateurGolf.com

This organization operates a prominent digital platform focused on tournament scheduling and golf equipment reviews.

The details

The device features a color display and connects to mobile laptops via a dedicated, unit-broadcasted Wi-Fi network. While the hardware relies on the existing GC3 frame, users must maintain a Foresight+ subscription to access features like saved data history and simulator functionality.

The original GC2 model was first introduced in 2010.
The new GC2 launch monitor was released on October 1, 2026.
AmateurGolf.com plans to publish a hands-on review in the coming weeks.

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Season Trajectory

This release updates the hardware standards previously established by the legacy 2010 Foresight GC2 launch monitor. The move expands the competitive range of practice technology available to amateur golfers outside of professional tour environments.

Users should note that the base unit price does not include ongoing fees required for data storage and simulator access. A Silver subscription costs $199 annually, while premium bundles including course access range up to $1,194 per year.

The takeaway

Golfers looking for portable feedback should prioritize data-point requirements before committing to the unit, as it excludes club-path metrics. Prospective buyers must factor recurring subscription costs into their long-term training budgets.