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VisTrak Installation VisTrak Eagle VisTrak Vcam VisTrak Vcam B VisTrak LX VisTrak HiRes LX Camera Installation Installation and setup

The world's first truly affordable hi-speed camera club and ball tracking system

Note: all VisTrak system are in a Beta test mode until January 2020.

Destined to be the all time number one selling high speed camera tracking system on the market

VisTrak Base

$ 1,699

VisTrak IR

VisTrak IR $ 2,499

The new VisTrak IR features 4 IR LED boards, cables and power, Laser type LED ready indicator and the VisTrak camera all in one slim line light case.

In addition, a 75w halogen spot light is supplied in order to illuminate the hitting position.

Use the GSA Golf VisTrak as a ball and club tracking system and play GSA, TGC or E6 game software

or use as an add-on to any other launch monitor or golf simulator on the market

for video swing analysis playback.

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e.g. GC2, GC Quad, GC Hawk, SkyTrak, Trackman, FlightScope etc, etc...

VisTrak quick overview

VisTrak Eagle Base: Single hi-speed camera. Either ceiling or floor mounted. $ 1,699
VisTrak Vcam Base: Add-on Vertical launch angle camera for the VisTrak Eagle.$ 999.
VisTrak IR: Single Hi-speed camera. Ceiling mounted with built IR Lighting. $ 2,499
VisTrak IR plus Vcam: 2 camera system. VisTrak IR + Vcam. $ 3,198
VisTrak KX: Console 2 camera system. VisTrak + Vcam. $ 2,499

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Each VisTrak system comes with an

E6 Connect

18 hole golf course and driving range software package

plus GSA Golf 18 hole course software and driving range

Integrated video swing playback after every shot on the VisTrak Driving Range

Advanced VisTrak Products

VisTrak Advanced System quick overview

VisTrak Cased Versions:
VisTrak Eagle: Single hi-speed camera. Either ceiling or floor mounted. $ 1,999
Ceiling mounted data: club path, speed and face angle, Ball speed and ball path (Ball vertical launch angle is estimated.
Floor mounted data: club speed, Angle of Attack, ball speed, ball spin and ball vertical launch angle. Ball path is estimated.
VisTrak Vcam: Add-on Vertical launch angle camera for the VisTrak Eagle.$ 1,299.
VisTrak Eagle with Vcam : Combo.$ 2,798.
VisTrak LX: Single hi-speed camera. Either ceiling or floor mounted. $ 1,799
Ceiling mounted data: club path, speed and face angle, Ball speed and ball path (Ball vertical launch angle is estimated.
Floor mounted data: club speed, Angle of Attack, ball speed, ball spin and ball vertical launch angle. Ball path is estimated.
VisTrak LX HiRes: Add-on to VisTrak Eagle. Floor mounted near player. $ 2,199
Floor mounted data: club speed, Angle of Attack, ball speed, ball spin and ball vertical launch angle. Ball path is estimated.
VisTrak Eagle plus LX HiRes: VisTrak Eagle plus HiRes.. $ 3,498
Ceiling mounted data: club path, speed and face angle, Ball speed and ball path
Floor mounted data: Angle of Attack, ball speed, ball spin and ball vertical launch angle.
VisTrak VcamB : Add-on to VisTrak Eagle. Floor mounted far from player for both LH and RH players. $ 2,499
Floor mounted data: club speed, Angle of Attack, ball speed, ball spin and ball vertical launch angle. Ball path is estimated.
VisTrak Eagle VcamB : Combo VisTrak Eagle and Vcam B. $ 3,798
Vcam B Floor mounted data: Club Angle of Attack, ball speed, ball spin and ball vertical launch angle.
Eagle ceiling mounted data: club path, speed and face angle, Ball speed and ball path
VisTrak Stereo : Combo VisTrak Eagle and CX2 3 camera system. $ 3,999
All cameras in separate casing - ceiling mounted. Data: club speed, path and face angle, ball speed, path and vertical launch.
VisTrak Eagle Surround : Combo VisTrak Eagle and CX2 3 camera system. $ 5,499
All cameras in long (7ft) Surround casing - ceiling mounted. Data: club speed, path and face angle, ball speed, path and vertical launch.
VisTrak Eagle Surround B: Combo VisTrak Eagle and CX2 and Bcam 5 camera system. $ TBA
All cameras in long (7ft) Surround casing - ceiling mounted. Data: club speed, path and face angle, ball speed, path and vertical launch.

Play a complete round of indoor golf with just the stand alone GSA Golf VisTrak Eagle system

or add the VisTrak to your existing launch monitor or any other golf simulator

(i.e. GC2, GC Quad, GC hawk, SkyTrak, Trackman, FlightScope, OptiShot, p3proSwing etc...etc..)

to capture real time video of your swing showing precise club and ball data after every shot.

Confused ? Not sure what system to buy ?

Start with just the VisTrak Eagle or VisTrak IR first.

You can add on more cameras as and when requirements arise and/or budget allows

The VisTrack system uses a single high speed camera to capture club face angle, club speed,

ball path and ball speed with video swing playback.

The video play back features 32 frames of the club swing before, at and after contact with the ball.

The video will show club path, speed and face angle plus ball path, ball spin rate and speed.

Note that the VisTrak system - in contrast to other camera based launch monitors -

can be used for both left and right handed players !

Video Swing playback

The above image shows a typical VisTrak video screen shot.

When the video playback is run, you can see the club path, face angle, ball on club contact and ball direction precisely in every frame.

VisTrak's swing playback videos show your club path, speed and face angle plus ball speed and direction

in slow motion for every shot.

Note that the above screen shot is just a test and just a single frame of the complete 32 frame sequence

The above sequence of images show VisTrak's ball and club detection in all frames.

(Note that only 6 of the 32 frames are shown here due to space limitation on this page.)

The square box is the user defined launch zone area which can be positioned and resized as desired - up to 4ft square.

See video playback of your swing after every shot showing club face, path and speed, ball speed and direction.

If you're working on your game, then the VisTrak will be an invaluable aid.

Are you a golf pro instructor ?

If so you'll love the VisTrak's video swing playback feature showing every step of the swing before and after impact

in super slow motion or in frame step mode.

Vertical launch angle detection

Add the Vcam vertical launch camera to the VisTrak for more accurate launch angle detection

Over 500 videos can be stored and retrieved

VisTrak video playback controls

The new VisTrak video playback window features the following video controls:

Go to end, go to start, run at full speed, 1/2 , 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 and 1/32 speeds

Stop, Start, fast forward and backward, loop, save and load.

The new VisTrak USB3 camera captures images at over 600 frames per second using the standard frame grabbing timing

At 600 plus fps, images of the club are captured every 8cm (3 inches) at a club swing speed of 100 mph

and images of the ball are captured every 16 cm (6 inches) at a speed of 200 mph.

And VisTrak's image processing software measures all club and ball data in real time!

VisTrak functions for both left and right handed players

VisTrak voice audio

VisTrak voice audio system and club messages now available

VisTrak club:

path into-out or out- to-in and face angle in degrees

VisTrak messages :

"Looking for ball", "Ball detected - waiting for swing" etc.

These voice feedbacks are optional and can be individually switched on or off in the VisTrak window

VisTrak Green LED Light

The green LED light on the VisTrak is programmed to indicate to the user the following:

1. Fast blinking (2 times a second): The system is looking for a ball in the ball launch zone

2. ON: the system has detected the ball and is waiting for the swing

3: Slow blinking (once per second): A shot has been detected and the system is waiting for a "next up" after the ball lands response from the game software.

4: Slow and fast blinking: Error - Something went wrong with the shot detection ( e.g. Insufficient club or ball data).

VisTrak IR LED panel

Separate or Replacement VisTrak IR LED 800 Panel

$ 1,199

VisTrak runs and interfaces with E6, E6 Connect, TGC, Perfect Parallel, Red Chain and ProX game software

Each VisTrak system comes with an E6 Connect

18 hole golf course and driving range software package

add The Golf Club full version software with

150,000 courses for just

Price $ 999

VisTrak systems run with all the above software options

All VisTrak systems come with 2 standard single 18 hole golf course game software packages

and the VisTrak Driving Range at no extra charge.

Note that every hole in the standard software can be used as a driving range too!

GSA Golf VisTrak systems are available in various versions

All versions feature swing video playback

1. VisTrak Eagle Base camera

Single overhead or side mounted camera

VisTrak Overhead mounted data: Ball speed and path, club speed, path and face angle.

Estimated spin and launch angle.

VisTrak Side mounted data : Ball speed, launch angle, ball path, club speed, club angle of attack and measured spin.

Estimated club face and club path.

The tracking feature of this version allows you to use the VisTrak as a ball and club tracking system for use with

golf simulator software such as TGC, E6 etc

The VisTrak Eagle Base camera is the same as the regular cased VisTrak camera.

The camera includes mount and lens and 30ft USB3 cable.

Just add the spotlight and Lens ( available on Amazon for around $185) or use your own lighting.

The camera is registered and licensed to be used with all versions and updates of the GSA Golf Control Panel for life.

Price $ 1,699

VisTrak Eagle Base : two systems in one !

The VisTrak Eagle Base can also be floor mounted so that it functions as a regular VisTrak LX to capture ball spin and vertical launch angle.

Note that then this system has to be moved if swapping from RH to LH players

2. VisTrak Vcam

Side floor mounted add-on camera for vertical launch angle detection

Note that the Vcam functions for both left and right handed players without having to move the unit

as it is mounted some 3 to 5 ft ahead of the player and some 5ft or more to the left or the right of the enclosure.

Price $ 999

Same Vcam as above but without the additional camera casing.

Includes USB cable and IR LED light

3. VisTrak Eagle-Vcam

2 camera system: Single overhead mounted camera plus vertical launch angle detection camera

Ball speed, ball path and launch angle, club speed, club path and face angle. Estimated spin.

VisTrak Eagle-Vcam Base

Same as above but without the additional camera casings.

Includes USB cable and IR LED light

$ 2,498

4. VisTrak IR

VisTrak IR $ 2,499

The new VisTrak IR features 4 IR LED boards, cables and power,

Laser ready indicator and the VisTrak camera all in one slim line light weight case.

Single camera system

Ball speed, ball path, club speed, club path and face angle. Estimated LA and spin.

5. VisTrak IR plus Vcam

$ 3,198

6. VisTrak KX

Price Beta version $ 2,499

Regular price $3,299

GSA Golf VisTrak systems can also be used with any other launch monitor or golf simulator

for video swing analysis play back

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i.e GC2, GC Quad, GC Hawk, SkyTrak, Trackman, FlightScope, OptiShot, p3proSwing etc, etc...

Running VisTrak on a separate PC

Ideally you'll want to view both the game software and VisTrak swing playback videos simultaneously.

Using the Control Panel's multi PC feature with a PC-to-PC link cable, you can run VisTrak on a separate PC to the game PC.

Click the above image to read more about multi PC setups.

Or.. you can use two monitors on one PC !

Running VisTrak and the Game software on one PC with two monitors

GSA Golf will soon be presenting all the VisTrak features on its own dedicated web site

www.VisTrak.com

The GSA Golf F2 full scale golf simulator featuring the VisTrak ball and club tracking system

$8,995

VisTrak video capturing for swing analysis

The VisTrak camera can also be used to capture video of your swing.

Note that your average camcorder will only be capturing frames at around 30 fps.

In contrast, the VisTrak camera will be capturing your swing at 20 times this rate. i.e. 600 fps

VisTrak Installation

PC requirements.

Important ! USB 3 only

The VisTrak camera is a USB 3 camera and must be connected to a USB 3 port on your PC.

You can identify a USB 3 port by the SS symbol next to the port

The VisTrak hi-speed camera will require a PC that is capable of running hi-speed cameras.

While most good desktop gaming PCs featuring i5 or i7 CPUs can do this, laptops are not suitable.

Warning !

GSA Golf does not guarantee that the system will function with an older PC that does not feature a USB 3 port from manufacturer

and which has to be upgraded with an an add-on PCIe USB3 adapter.

VisTrak Q & A

1. What's in the box and what software is included?
Hardware:
VisTrak base systems include the VisTrak camera with ceiling mount and a 50 ft long active USB cable with power supply.
If purchasing with the spot light: The 65 watt LED spot light with remote control and power cable plus ceiling mount hardware.
VisTrak IR systems include all the above but includes the 800 IR LED panel instead of the LED spot light
Software:
VisTrak includes the GSA Golf Control Panel with the VisTrak video playback panel, plus 1 18 hole GSA Golf (RedChain), plus 1 E6 Connect 18 hole plus drining range game software package.
All software is only available as a download from this web site.
2. Do I have to put stickers or tracking dots on my clubs and balls?
Basically this is not required as long as the clubs are bright.
The VisTrak systems that detect ball spin (LX and Vcam B) using the logo on the ball for reference.
As long as the clubs have bright faces (like most irons) and are visible in the frames, there shouldn't be any issues.
Dark clubs, though, will require a white strip to be applied to the leading top edge.
3. If I don't buy the spot light, can I use any other light?
You can as long as the light is bright visible light (i.e. not IR) , super powerful
with a lens on it to concentrate the beam spot down to around a 2 to 3 ft area.
If it's LED, then it must be at least 65 watts.
If halogen, then you'll probably need 4 to 6, 50 to 75 watt narrow beam lights all pointing to the hitting mat.
Suitable LED spot lights can be found on Amazon for around $150.
4. What is the warranty period?
1 year
5. What kind of support do I get ?
Unlimited e-mail support for life
Remote access support is available for $100 per 1 hour session (i.e $50 for half hour)
6. Are there any maintenance costs, subscription and software update fees ?
No
There are no maintenance fees, no subscriptions and all software updates from GSA Golf software is completely free of charge for life.
7. Where is the Vcam mounted and does it function of both left and right handed players ?
The Vcam and Vcam B is floor mounted, either on the left or right side of the enclosure, around 6 or 7ft away from the enclosure center line
and about 4 or 5 ft ahead of the player's hitting position. It functions for both left and right handed players with having to move the unit.
8. What's the difference between the VisTrak Vcam and Vcam B ?
The Vcam just measures ball launch angle. It can detect vertical launch angle for both left and right-handed players without having to move the unit.
The Vcam B measures ball vertical launch angle - as the Vcam - plus measures ball spin for both right and left handed players.
9. What's the difference between the VisTrak LX and the HiRes LX ?
The VisTrak LX uses the hi-speed VisTrak camera that captures video of your swing. It can also be mounted on the ceiling so that it acts like a regular VisTrak Eagle. i.e. it's two systems in one.
The VisTrak LX is used as a stand-alone system.
The VisTrak LX - at least at present - cannot run together with the VisTrak Eagle. i.e. you can't run two VisTrak hi-speed cameras on one PC. (We're still testing this though.)
The Hi Res LX uses two hi-resolution triggered cameras that can be used with the VisTrak Eagle to capture both vertical launch angle and ball spin.
The Hi Res LX cameras are triggered by the VisTrak Eagle.
10. Where can I see and try out the VisTrak products ?
At present we are only selling direct online so can't offer any demos and try-outs.
Later, as we get more bricks-and-mortar resellers, you will have the possibility to contact them for a demo.
In the meantime, we'll be publishing VisTrak demo videos as soon as they come in.
11. I want to use the VisTrak with my SkyTrak, GC2, ES, Trackman etc launch monitor. Does the VisTrak influence the ball flight in these systems?
No .
When using VisTrak with other tracking systems other than ours, then it only provides video swing playback. It will not - in any way - effect the ball flight in these other systems
12. Does VisTrak show ball-on-club contact position relative to the club's sweet spot?
Yes.
Just view the video swing playback in step mode to see this.
13. What else does the VisTrak Eagle swing playback video show me?
It shows: club path, club face angle at impact, before and after impact, club speed, ball direction and ball speed.
Vertical launch angle is measured when using the add-on Vcam, otherwise estimated based on the club selected.
14. What other systems on the market can do all what VisTrak can for a similar price?
To the best of our knowledge, there are no other comparable systems on the market that can do what VisTrak can do for the price. At least not on this planet.
I've noticed that there are a number of so-called "re-furbished" systems from SkyTrak, GC2 and the like that are being sold at somewhat lower prices.
Makes me wonder what these are though as they seem to have an unlimited supply of them. Does this mean that they have so many returned products from unsatisfied customers?
And what does "re-furbished" mean anyway? Do they just plug em in to see if it stil works, dust em off and put em in a new box? It all seems very suspect to me. I wouldn't want to buy one, that's for sure.
If I buy a product, then I expect it to be brand new.
15. I want to play the ball from various hitting surfaces like fairway, rough, sand and putting surfaces. Is this possible with the VisTrak ?
No
The ball must always be played from the designated hitting zone with the VisTrak.
However, you can use the VisTrak with our standard CX2 system that does allow you to play the ball from other surfaces.
In this case, there will be no video swing playback of balls being played outside the VisTrak's launch zone.
Currently we know of no other system on the market today that can record and playback swings from other surfaces outside their designated launch zones areas.
i.e. no $18,000 Trackmans, GC Hawks or Quads, or any other system. Let us know if you find one though.
BTW the above mentioned systems - at least as far as we know - don't even record and playback any live video swings at all.
16. I want to use the VisTrak as a video swing playback system with my Trackman, SkyTrak, GC2 etc.
Can this run on the same PC ?
That's probably possible but we couldn't guarantee it
17. I was thinking of purchasing the SkTrak launch monitor. What are the advantages of VisTrak compared to SkyTrak?

The VisTrak system offers the following advantages over SkyTrak:
1. VisTrak has near zero lag time between striking the ball and the ball launching in the game software.
In contrast, SkyTrak has a 3 to 4 second lag time.
2. VisTrak captures club data to show club face angle at impact to the ball, club path and speed.
In contrast, SkyTrak sees no club data. It just sees the ball and estimates what the club data would be.
3. VisTrak offers photographic evidence video swing playback for every shot so you can see your club path,
club face angle and speed as it strikes the ball and the ball flight after contact.
In contrast, SkyTrak offers no such video swing playback.
4. VisTrak is overhead mounted and thus functions for both left and right handed players without having to move the unit.
In contrast, SkyTrak has to be moved in order to be used with both LH and RH players which is totally impracticable if playeing a round with both LH and RH players in the same flight.
5. In contrast to SkyTrak, there are no annual subscription fees with VisTrak systems.

6. And last but not least, VisTrak is far less expensive than the SkyTrak

18. I was thinking of purchasing the GC Hawk overhead launch monitor. What are the advantages of the VisTrak Eagle compared to GC Hawk?

1. Straight off the bat - Price. The GC Hawk retails for betwen $18,000 and $22,000 (at least as far as we know) whereby the VisTrak Eagle (at present) is priced at just $ 1,699
2. To the best of our knowledge, the GC Hawk does not capture any club data. While - in contrast - the VisTrak Eagle captures club face angle, club path and club speed.
3. To the best of our knowledge, the GC Hawk does not feature any swing playback video. While - in contrast - the VisTrak Eagle captures swing video playback for every shot.

4. While the GC Hawk captures ball vertical launch angle and ball spin, the VisTrak systems offer all this too for a low price additional extra.
5. To conclude, if you want a comparable system to the GC Hawk but don't want to fork out $18,000 plus (for fear that you might not be married anymore after such a purchase)
then the VisTrak Eagle is right for you.
Take it from me, if you can't get a big purchase past the Mrs, you'll be in big trouble.

Q & A ... more to follow

Order cancellations

Please be sure you know what you purchasing before using the credit card buy now buttons on this page.

If you you use your credit card to purchase an item and then later cancel the purchase, a 3% credit card refund fee will be charged.

i.e. that's the 3% we have to pay for the transaction.

Can I return the product for a refund if I'm not satisfied ?

Unfortunately GSA Golf (presently at least) is only a small company (i.e. we're not Amazon.com) and so can't offer any immediate refunds

However, we can offer to re-sell your returned product at a lower price - depending on condition - at some later date.

I'm really excited about the new VisTrak Base hi-speed camera that captures both club and ball data from a single overhead mounted camera with video swing playback.

Regarding affordability and features, I don't think any other system on the market today can even get near competing with the VisTrak Base.

Especially considering that it can be used as an add-on video swing playback system for all other launch monitors and golf simulators that have been sold to date (millions maybe?)

as well as a ball and club tracking system in its own right for use with standard golf simulator software like TGC, E6 and RedChain etc.

While those with more financial means don't blink an eye about spending $6,000 to $22,000 for just a tracking system,

others less fortunate will greatly appreciate a far more affordable system that does essentially the same thing as those crazy high priced systems do.

Dare I say that the VisTrak Base is today's new Game Changer? I like to think so at least.

After all, the likes of GC2,s and GC Hawks with prices in the $8,000 to $18, 000 plus range (the GC standing for "Game Changer" I presume)

We've still got a bit more work to do on the software but these issues will be solved over time.

The official VisTrak release or launch date (i.e. the non Beta version ) is now set to coincide with the PGA 2020 show dates.

This saves you from having to switch applications (i.e. from game software to the VisTrak control panel and back)

GSA Golf partner Keith made a set of 8 example swing playback video files that you can try out (even without having a VisTrak system).

Go to the lower half of the VisTrak installation page to download and play these swing playback videos.

Note that these videos are not supposed to be professional product promotional videos as such but do give

The above are some first VisTrak Beta version videos done by GSA Golf partner Keith.

Note that Keith is left handed so shots seem reversed if you are a right handed player.

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