Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus vs FlightScope X3C
Side-by-side specs — technology, metrics, spin, simulator support, subscription, and price. The better spec in each row is highlighted.
Premium · Radar + camera
Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus
$1,995 · simulator · no subscription
Premium · Radar + camera
FlightScope X3C
$14,995 · simulator · no subscription
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Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus vs FlightScope X3C — spec comparison
| ES Tour Plus | X3C | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $1,995 | $14,995 |
| Technology | Radar + camera | Radar + camera |
| Data points | 26 | 50 |
| Spin | Measured | Reported (method not published) |
| Club-head data | Yes | Yes |
| Simulator play | Yes | Yes |
| Sim software | E6 Connect, GSPro, TGC | E6 Connect |
| Use | Indoor & outdoor | Indoor & outdoor |
| Subscription required | No | No |
| Portable | Yes | Yes |
Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus vs FlightScope X3C — frequently asked
Which measures more accurately, the Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus or FlightScope X3C?
The Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus measures spin directly while the FlightScope X3C estimates it, which generally makes the Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus more trustworthy on spin-sensitive shots.
What is the price difference between the Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus and FlightScope X3C?
The FlightScope X3C is cheaper by about $13,000 ($14,995 vs $1,995).
Which is better for a golf simulator, the Ernest Sports ES Tour Plus or FlightScope X3C?
Both support simulator play (ES Tour Plus: E6 Connect, GSPro, TGC; X3C: E6 Connect).