SCX Lite

When compared to its competitors, the GSA Golf SCX Lite represents exceptional value. In fact, no one else even comes close.

i.e. how come the GSA Golf SCX Lite - that has all the features of the hi-priced systems - has such a comparatively low price?

In fact, with wholesale prices to resellers, we don't make any profit at all. i.e. just parts and some assembly labor costs.

In contrast to most other systems - (especially radar based systems where essentially zero data is user verifiable)

i.e. you can see with your own eyes in the shot video playback the real vertical (ball LA) and horizontal (ball path) angles of the shot

The SCX's optional shot playback video feature allows to you analyze every step of your shot

Nearest competitors for an overhead hi-speed camera system like the VisTrak SCX Lite are in the $6,500 to $19,000 range

GSA Golf VisTrak cameras function with all the above golf simulator course software

Please note that if you already own any of the above software systems and it was licensed for a tracking system other than GSAgolf

then you will have to contact the respective software company to have your license converted to GSA Golf systems.

Indicates to user that the ball has been detected in the launch zone area on the mat and ready for swing

The VisTrak SCX has all the regular club and ball tracking features with video swing playback

In addition, users will be able to view a separate ball spin video - in the top right corner - of the regular shot playback video as shown above.

This feature allows the user to visible see how the ball is spinning and in what directing it is spinning for every shot.

This method consists of taking an array of pixel levels of the ball image in 2 adjacent frames

Using this method, rotation (and thus back and side spin) can be detected even with just a smudge mark on the ball.

so any ball can be used as long as there's something on the ball that is not pure white.

One or two white strips can be applied to the leading edge of irons and the top edge of woods

However, the system will also function with regular clubs without these markings.

Just in from independent tester Phil in the UK that has a GC2 and is running comparison tests with his VisTrak system

Email and remote access support is available for all original purchasers of GSA Golf systems.

E-mail support is free of charge for all original purchasers of GSA Golf systems for 1 year.

After that, email and remote access support is available for $75 per session (max 1 hr per session)

Remote support sessions are available 7 days a week (including weekends i.e. Sat or Sun) at 2pm ET

and will only run at the correct speed when connected via USB3 cables directly to separate USB3.1 10Gbps ports on the PC

We are currently running comparison tests with various other competitor systems on the market.

Click above button to read more about how VisTrak systems compare with other systems

When compared to its competitors, the GSA Golf SCX represents exceptional value. In fact, no one else even comes close.

ProTee VX vs VisTrak SCX Lite

No doubt many readers of this web-site will be asking "so what are the pros and cons of the VisTrak SCX compared to the ProTee VX ?"

As the developer of the SCX system, I will still try to be as unbiased as possible with this short pros and cons summary here.

Point 1: Price

Straight off the bat, the first thing that stands out is the massive price difference between the VX and the SCX.

i.e. the VX at $6,500 is nearly 4 times the price of the SCX Lite at a starting price of just $1,699.

For those on a tighter budget, this could be a deciding factor.

Point 2: Ball speed, VLA and HLA accuracy

We've got this nailed nicely with the VisTrak EV system (i.e. it's spot on) but the SCX is tad off at the moment.

Current disparity mapping development should fix this soon though.

So, currently, the VX is probably more accurate.

Point 3: Club face angle, path and speed

As long as the setup is correct, the SCX's club data detection is just as accurate as the VX's

Point 4: Spin detection accuracy

Again, we've got this nailed nicely with the VisTrak EV system (i.e. it's spot on) but the SCX is somewhat off at the moment.

Both the SCX Lite and the VX use the ball's logo to determine ball back and side spin, so there shouldn't be a big difference..

Until we can confirm the SCX ball spin accuracy, we'll assume the VX is far more accurate.

Point 5: Image clarity

On the whole, ball and club image clarity is better with the VX compared with the statndard lens SCX.

SCX images using the standard 12mm IR Lens tend to appear a bit more blurry in comparison.

However, this is mainly due to the default SCX exposure time being too long and insufficient lighting with the use of IR Lenses.

If the user defined exposure time on the SCX is reduced to under 150 micro seconds, the motion blur is significantly reduced and thus the images are clearer.

Point 6: Camera FOV

The SCX's FOV with 12mm lenses is significantly smaller than that of the VX.

Uses are thus having to place the ball within a smaller area on the hitting mat

However, the SCX can be fitted with 8mm lenses which will double the FOV

Point 7: Ease of installation and complexity

The VX has the upper hand on this. The SCX requires quite a bit more time to setup

Point 8: Weight

Compared to the SCX (a real light weight here, weighing in at just 4 lbs) the VX appears to be pretty heavy ( not sure exactly what it is, but I was told upwards of 30 lbs).

Point 9: Looks.

While the VX comes in nice looking case, the standard SCX is just a track.

Still looks pretty good though with its bright green or blue "ball detected and system ready" LED strip light.

Note that the SCX is also available with a frame case for an additional $700.

Point 10: Ball launch lag time.

The VX is amazingly fast with little to no lag time between ball strike and ball launch in the system.

The SCX (with an approximate 1.5 second lag time) is about the same as a Trackman in this area.

See the $20,000 Trackman ball launch lag time in the above video.

BTW I think a small lag time is good thing because you then have time to look up and see how the ball launches from ground.

Otherwise, by the time you look up, the ball is already half-way down the fairway.

Point 11: Versatility.

The SCX has the upper-hand here because the cameras are accessible and can be re-mounted into different configurations.

For example you can re-mount one SCX camera to the center of the ceiling and the other at floor level

so that the camera views the ball from the side (showing attack angle) as well as from above.

Point 13: Camera frame rate

The SCX can run both cameras at full 1500 fps. Not sure what the frame rate is for the VX but I assume it's similar or higher

Point 14: Camera resolution

The SCX cameras have a max resolution of 640 x 480 pixels.

Not sure what the resolution of the VX cameras are but it is assumed they are far higher. At least 1280 x 1024 or even more.

Point 15: Lighting

The standard SCX Lite comes with hi-powered IR narrow beam lighting

To the best of our knowledge, the VX features 2 very high power IR LED lights.

Point 16: Cabling

While the VX only requires 1 Cat cable to be connected to the PC

the SCX Lite requires 2 USB3 cables (36ft with supplied power adapters)

Bottom line:

The VX beats the SCX Lite on most points here (at least at present anyway) except the price.

So, if you're looking for the best and can afford the price, then the ProTee VX is the hands down winner.

On the other hand, if price is an issue, then nothing on the market today beats the SCX

for an overhead mounted hi-speed camera system in the $2,000 range.

In fact, the SCX Lite is the only hi-speed overhead camera tracking system in this price range.

No one else even comes close!

Hope this small summary helps in your decision.

GSA Golf reseller inquirers welcome

Contact me - Martin - for details

Tel: 239 529 3060

Warranty and Return Policy

Warranty is 1 year for the cameras

Returns must be made within 30 days and have a 15% to 20% restocking fee

Please read our legal notice via the link below regarding warranty periods and return policy

Note that a 15% to 20% re-stocking fee (depending on condition) will be charged in the event of a return

Customer is required to return the product at own expense. ie, GSA Golf do not send free return labels

Note: this 30 day return policy does not include 3rd party game software such as TGC,

enclosure items such as screens, flooring, drapes, panels etc.

i.e. it is solely for camera tracking systems

Please read our legal notice via the link below regarding warranty periods and return policy

Commercial use of GSA Golf tracking systems

GSA Golf VisTrak tracking systems are solely intended for use for private individuals at home.

As such, GSA Golf is not responsible for any issues that may occur when the products are used in a commercial environment

such as an indoor golf facility

and do not accept any responsibility for loss of business should the products not perform to customer's of a commercial enterprise expectations.

Use of GSA Golf products in a commercial environment is solely at the risk of the purchaser.

While all basic technical support is offered to purchasers of GSA Golf systems used in a commercial enterprise

no additional support is offered unless paid for.

Recommended system for commercial indoor golf facilities

By far the best tracking system for commercial use is the ProTee VX

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International customers - Outside the US - Please note!

Please note: GSA Golf can no longer except credit card payments for large international orders.

Please note: GSA Golf is not responsible for any import customs duties or brokerage fees that may be due for your order when arriving at the border.

All such customs duties and brokerage fees must be paid by the recipient.

There is also an additional $100 to $300 shipping charge

(depending on your country and weight of the product) for any product exported outside the US.

SCX Lite Golf Launch Monitor