JAPANESE Golf launch monitor app for iPhone... That WORKS!? 

Hello, Simon Sorry for the very late comment. I am the developer of Golfboy. Thank you for taking the time to review Golfboy. We are very excited to see your very enjoyable video. Golfboy was originally developed for use at outdoor and indoor driving ranges. Therefore, this is the first time we have seen Golfboy in use on a golf course. (I am relieved to hear that Golfboy seems to be working well). Golfboy was exhibited from Japan at the PGA Show last January. Since then, we have accelerated the development of the application. Golfboy is still in the process of development. We are currently working on even bigger enhancements, such as measuring rotation speeds, a report function for each club, and a global competition function. Although there is a disadvantage of requiring a tripod, we are working daily to develop this product so that it will contribute to the improvement of many more golfers. If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints Please feel free to contact us.

The review of this app was helpful. However, the reason why I liked this video is primarily because of your positive vibes! I love the zest, the spirit, and the mood! You are an excellent presenter, sir!

Love the fact that your the only big golf RU-vidr to review this Golfboy app. I’d love to see you do a putting with the app. And even try out the course simulator. This app could be the best iPhone launch monitor, on the market rn. Also, I use a regular tripod and have had no issues.

Love your pros and cons.. especially about using at the driving range and setting it up

Simon - would be great to see your review of the putting and simulation features of this app as well. Great vid!

Thx Simon...i'll give it a go. Had shot vision, like that you get to see path through impact with GB

You’re a bloody legend, Simon. Absolutely Love our videos! Thanks for all your help.

Thanks for the app review. I’ll definitely check it out … once I get my hands on a narrow-stance tripod.

Great vid Simon. Get what you pay for (or not for 2 months here) so keep expectations in line and looks a good app. Thanks for sharing

Let me know what you think of this one guys and if you have tried it before!

Great review Simon, excellent and honest as always 👍

Been waiting for this. Excellent video again mate.

The track man or gcquad app is probably coming soon, the combination of better iPhone cameras with higher fps video rates means that it’s only a matter of time before these apps are 90 to 95% of the way there, especially for ball speed and swing speed which can be measured with high fps, interesting to see this head to head with an expensive launch 🚀 monitor like a quad, Rick S did a similar video before

I plan on trying this app. I have a wide stance tripod but for this I think I'll take a standard microphone stand. It has about a 10" weighted bottom. Just an idea if you have something like that around. They're very cheap at pawn shops, etc. too.

Hi Simon, Thanks for the energy that you’ve delivered this video with !!!!!! Excellent!!!!!!! Huge favour ?!?!?!?! Shot Vision has made a huge update. Would you be able to do a ShotVision vs this app ……..please ?????……please?????? Much appreciated!!! Thanks

Brilliant. Would love to hear a few more reviews on this…….looks to be something to go straight into the bag before a big investment in a personal LM

Love your videos Simon I'm after a golf Snapback cap any recommendations cheers

Hi Simon,have you tried the ELEVEN hybrid set 3 to pw all hybrids,great for golfers with injuries etc!

Ive had this since april and ive enjoyed it

Funny onLy 1 review and it seems pretty decent. That hat is pretty sweet by the way.

Great review 👍👍

We have made a very strong update to the putter function in v8.0. The putter report function visualizes face angle and club trajectory, and has been released as a function that can be used for club fitting.

Be nice to look more into swing path and does it show accurate club face. Say for example a slice

What is the best low budget monitor or app that gives data on clubface angle and swing path. For me these are the things I want to be working on. I’m more interested in getting those right rather than whether the distance is 100% accurate.

Hi Simon, what’s the best height to set the tripod at, 4.5 ft ?

By the looks of it the top down shot of ball impact and being able to see a swing path makes me want to try this at the range.

Can you review the simulator part in comparison with distance? Not visuals obviously

i got the small stand i bought for the shotvision going unused..i'm a cheaparse and i will only using this at home in the back yard net. pretty sure i will drive an old broom handle into the turf and gaffer tape the small stand to that haha

Would this still give numbers if just hitting into a net? Like club speed etc and club path?

can it work without a golf ball for swing speed training?

Good stuff mate, as usual mate, free app (2months) £22 tripod all good.... iPhone = £££££ not so good. From a slightly disappointed android user 😔😪 how many iPhones you got Simon? 😂😂

Do you have a recommendation for good 2nd hand launch monitors for cheap

Does anyone have pricing for the subscription? Doesn't say anywhere which doesn't build trust.

Hi Simon I'm new to the channel and can I ask, is there a free app simulator for Android phones - I use a Samsung S10. I also have a Garmin R10 and would also like to know is there a free mobile program that can also be used on an Android phone? Thanks mate :)

Not sure how you determined the accuracy of the app without having another monitor set up behind you to compare numbers

Pretty interesting for sure. Sadly, I'm not an iPhone user, so the cost of getting a new phone is probably higher than me buying one of the lower priced basic portable launch monitors to get the rough numbers.

The value of this seems to me to be measuring carry distance. It’s critical on the golf course and it’s hopeless on the range trying to squint into the distance to see how far it’s gone.

Very interesting!

Is there any app that could simulate a golf ⛳️ course

Went back to an old video of you on vaseline over drivers, you are a nice looking man Without the beard !!

When we it be on android plz

Which is the last iPhone it can work perfectly. I don’t wish to use my new iPhone 15 incase the tripod falls and damages my phone

You need to put “game changer” as your thumbnail for ever video like James Robinson 😂

Is app name shot vision??

A regular tripod works fine just angle the back leg lower and directly to the right of the phone and have the phone in between the other 2 legs.

Don’t work for camera was flipped and wouldn’t register ball I’m awful with this kinda Thing thou 🤔😅😅😂😂

This looks flippin great Simon! Have you got a link to the tripod....I'm going shopping

no spin rate measurement? dang

Check out microphone boom stands of the kind used on stage in sound reinforcement setups. Much more adjustable and versatile in this situation, and would allow the stand to be placed further away with the boom extended for the phone over the ball

What do the app

My issues with all the apps iPhone and Android (i have used both) are that they both drain your battery for however long your using them and then you get calls/texts/WhatsApp interrupting them.

How can it do the distance math without spin rate!?!

I got the app and I set up a custom ball at I think x .93 and that seemed to make it better

Wonder if this would work with a practice ball on the garden

There was something a little funny with the ball speed for sure. 121mph club head speed with a 1.47 smash factor is 178mph ball speed, not 189mph ball speed. That being said the carry distance (313yds) looks about perfect for 121mph club head speed. Definitely looks like the best phone app yet. ShotVision is improving all the time but can’t cope with higher swing speeds yet.

How do you think Shot vision 2.0 compares?

Noooooo… I just bought the Garmin R10 😥 But seriously, the R10 is a lot better, except for wedge shots. Also, on course the R10 is hard to align properly. So I think this app has merit, as I have such a tripod already.

Very interesting, I’d like to see how the numbers compare to the swing caddy. That’s the only other reasonably priced launch monitor device. $25 vs $350? Seems like it’s worth a shot.

WE NEEDS THIS ON ANDROID

Silly question. Do all of these £15k+ launch monitors show how far you hit the ball, or is it a guesstimate that takes its info from how hard you swing rather than where the ball goes?

No spin rate, which for good players in the MOST important number!

"Golf boy" is the app.

You should contact Robb mcgarr on you tube, I think a collaboration video would be a good idea.

Tf is it called bro

Golfboy?

Ok, where am I missing the app name?🤷‍♂️

Great review but it’s a no from me!

Do you think you could talk any faster? I mean dang I only caught about half of that while looking at what app was telling. Slow down

Fast forward 3 months to the comments and a bunch of guys have crumpled their tripods and smashed their iPhones! 🤦🏼‍♂️