Everything You Need to Know About the FlightScope i4 Rangefinder

FlightScope has once again transformed golf technology with the introduction of the revolutionary FlightScope i4 Laser Rangefinder. Designed for precision and personalization, the i4 combines advanced AI, real-time environmental data, and sophisticated ballistic calculations to deliver unparalleled accuracy and customization on the golf course. 

Here’s everything you need to know about this groundbreaking device:

What it is

The FlightScope i4 is more than a rangefinder – it’s an advanced AI caddie. By leveraging aerodynamic data from each club’s launch conditions, the i4 uses complex optimization algorithms to suggest the best club for every shot based on your personal club gapping. It also factors in real-time local weather conditions, such as wind speed, direction, and target height, ensuring each recommendation is tailored to the golfer’s current environment. This makes the i4 an invaluable tool for refining your game.

How it works

At the core of the i4’s precision is its groundbreaking Effective Playing Distance calculation. Unlike traditional rangefinders that provide simple yardage measurements, the i4 adjusts distances dynamically based on various critical factors, including:

• Home Location Reference: Ensures familiarity and consistency by calculating Effective Distance relative to the golfer’s home playing conditions.

• Local Environmental Factors: Accounts for local air pressure, air temperature, humidity, density altitude, wind speed/direction, and relative landing height to provide accurate distance measurements.

• Ballistic Calculations: Considers the golfer’s unique launch conditions—such as ball speed, spin, and launch angle—for every club, ensuring precise distance calculations.

Effective Playing Distance reflects the true travel distance of a golf ball under specific conditions, factoring in variables such as:

• Altitude and air density

• Ball speed, spin, and launch angle

• Terrain slope and target elevation

This ensures that golfers have a clear and accurate understanding of how their ball will perform, allowing for more precise shots and better decision-making on the course.

Key Features

• Personalized Club Recommendations: The i4 analyzes weather conditions, target height, wind speed, and individual club launch data to recommend the ideal club for every shot.

• Real-Time Environmental Integration: By connecting with local weather stations via the FS Golf App, the i4 provides accurate distance calculations based on current conditions, including air density and kinematic viscosity.

• Sophisticated Trajectory Visualization: The i4 dynamically calculates shot trajectories, incorporating wind direction and strength. Visual indicators – such as arrows showing wind impact – help golfers make informed decisions.

• Smart Gapping Tool: The Smart Gapping Tool creates a personalized club distance table based on the golfer’s performance and playing conditions, ensuring accurate planning for every shot.

• Wind-Aware Distance Calculations: The i4 recalculates shot distances in real-time, factoring in current wind conditions for more accurate gameplay.

• Advanced Ballistic Calculations: Sophisticated algorithms consider terrain slope and landing height, optimizing shot planning and performance under various conditions.

Pairing with the FS Golf App

The i4 Rangefinder offers immediate usability straight out of the box, providing incredibly accurate distances with the option for slope calculation, providing golfers with valuable yardage information right away. 

To unlock the full potential of the i4, users must pair it with the free FS Golf App. 

By installing the app on a mobile device running iOS or Android and connecting via Bluetooth, golfers can access FS Mode. This mode provides advanced features, such as real-time effective playing distances, wind speed and direction, and personalized club recommendations based on live local weather conditions and individual launch data. A mobile device with cellular data is required to enable FS Mode and enjoy the full range of smart capabilities the i4 has to offer.

Golfers will have the ability to switch FS Mode on or off during play.

Pricing

The FlightScope i4 Rangefinder is priced at £479.00 and is available for pre-order now on our website. Existing FlightScope customers will receive 10% off the purchase of an i4.

Specifications

• Weight: 180 grams

• Battery: USB-C rechargeable, supporting up to 15,000 clicks per charge

• Waterproof Rating: IPX4

• Material: PC-ABS / Polycarbonate

• Range: 5 to 1,000 yards

What’s included in your purchase

• i4 Rangefinder unit

• USB-C charging cable

• Protective pouch

• Quickstart guide

• Microfiber cleaning cloth

Comprehensive and Adaptive Golfing Experience

The FlightScope i4 is designed to adapt to each golfer’s unique playing style and conditions. By continuously referencing the golfer’s home location and recalculating effective distances, the i4 ensures that every shot feels familiar and consistent, regardless of where you play.

The FlightScope i4 Laser Rangefinder is a game-changer in golf technology. By combining real-time environmental data with advanced AI and ballistic calculations, it delivers a level of accuracy and customization unmatched in the sport. 

Whether you’re a professional golfer or an avid enthusiast, the FlightScope i4 is the ultimate tool to elevate your game and improve your strategy on the course. Experience the difference with the FlightScope i4 and unlock your full potential.

Visit our website or reach out to our Sales team to pre-order yours today.