Quintic Ball Roll v4.4
Quintic Ball Roll v4.4 is best-in-class for precise ball-roll and launch characteristics in putting-specific camera analysis, prized for its physics-based modelling that links small stroke changes to predictable ball behavior. It holds an edge over sensor-heavy systems by delivering laboratory-grade roll metrics through video capture at a lower total cost than clinic-grade solutions like SAM PuttLab, making it a practical choice for coaches who need detailed roll data without the highest hardware investment.
Exact roll metrics - nerd-approved
Green-slope insights - grain detective
Exact roll metrics - nerd-approved
Green-slope insights - grain detective
Review Summary
"Users praise Quintic Ball Roll v4.4 for its precise ball-roll physics and pro-level fitting tools that reveal subtle putting trends, but many note a steep learning curve and high cost that limit its appeal to serious fitters and coaches."
Instant session reports - no-wait magic
High-speed camera captures ball roll and impact data for detailed stroke-to-roll analysis.
Instant session reports - no-wait magic
High-speed camera captures ball roll and impact data for detailed stroke-to-roll analysis.
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
Quintic Ball Roll v4.4 is best-in-class for precise ball-roll and launch characteristics in putting-specific camera analysis, prized for its physics-based modelling that links small stroke changes to predictable ball behavior. It holds an edge over sensor-heavy systems by delivering laboratory-grade roll metrics through video capture at a lower total cost than clinic-grade solutions like SAM PuttLab, making it a practical choice for coaches who need detailed roll data without the highest hardware investment.
Exact roll metrics - nerd-approved
Green-slope insights - grain detective
Instant session reports - no-wait magic
High-speed camera captures ball roll and impact data for detailed stroke-to-roll analysis.
Models ball launch, skid and roll to predict green performance and line accuracy.
Exact roll metrics - nerd-approved
Green-slope insights - grain detective
Instant session reports - no-wait magic
High-speed camera captures ball roll and impact data for detailed stroke-to-roll analysis.
Models ball launch, skid and roll to predict green performance and line accuracy.
$1,500-3,500 CAD
SAM PuttLab 6
SAM PuttLab 6 is the market leader for biomechanical and pressure-based putting analysis, offering clinical-level accuracy with a force-plate and ultrasound-backed measurement suite that other camera-focused systems rarely match. While it is typically the most expensive option on this list, its depth of objective data and validated research pedigree make it the go-to for high-performance fitting centers and medical-grade coaching where budget is secondary to precision.
Biomech stroke data - pro-grade fun
Pressure-center mapping - balance geekery
Biomech stroke data - pro-grade fun
Pressure-center mapping - balance geekery
Review Summary
"Owners of SAM PuttLab 6 consistently highlight its exhaustive sensor data and coaching value for serious players, while common criticisms focus on the hefty price, complexity and occasional calibration/hardware issues."
Personalized drills - coach-in-pocket
Ultrasonic sensors provide highly repeatable kinematic measurements of the putting stroke.
Personalized drills - coach-in-pocket
Ultrasonic sensors provide highly repeatable kinematic measurements of the putting stroke.
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
SAM PuttLab 6 is the market leader for biomechanical and pressure-based putting analysis, offering clinical-level accuracy with a force-plate and ultrasound-backed measurement suite that other camera-focused systems rarely match. While it is typically the most expensive option on this list, its depth of objective data and validated research pedigree make it the go-to for high-performance fitting centers and medical-grade coaching where budget is secondary to precision.
Biomech stroke data - pro-grade fun
Pressure-center mapping - balance geekery
Personalized drills - coach-in-pocket
Ultrasonic sensors provide highly repeatable kinematic measurements of the putting stroke.
Delivers detailed metrics including pressure, face angle and stroke path with professional coaching reports.
Biomech stroke data - pro-grade fun
Pressure-center mapping - balance geekery
Personalized drills - coach-in-pocket
Ultrasonic sensors provide highly repeatable kinematic measurements of the putting stroke.
Delivers detailed metrics including pressure, face angle and stroke path with professional coaching reports.
$8,000-15,000 CAD
Capto EZ
Capto EZ focuses on streamlined, high-precision putting measurement that blends launch-monitor accuracy with plug-and-play simplicity—delivering fast, repeatable metrics for stroke path and face angle without the complexity or price of full lab setups. Positioned between full camera-lab offerings and low-cost sensors, it provides a favorable cost-to-accuracy tradeoff for academies that want more than a basic phone app but less hardware overhead than SAM PuttLab.
Shaft-mounted sensors - plug-and-play
Face-angle tracking - eyeball candy
Shaft-mounted sensors - plug-and-play
Face-angle tracking - eyeball candy
Review Summary
"Capto EZ is often praised for its portable, easy-to-set-up hardware and useful basic roll/impact feedback, though reviewers say advanced analytics are limited and some experience sporadic connectivity or battery quirks."
Real-time feedback - mini coach
Compact sensor-and-mat system measures putter face, loft and path at impact for on-the-go testing.
Real-time feedback - mini coach
Compact sensor-and-mat system measures putter face, loft and path at impact for on-the-go testing.
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
Capto EZ focuses on streamlined, high-precision putting measurement that blends launch-monitor accuracy with plug-and-play simplicity—delivering fast, repeatable metrics for stroke path and face angle without the complexity or price of full lab setups. Positioned between full camera-lab offerings and low-cost sensors, it provides a favorable cost-to-accuracy tradeoff for academies that want more than a basic phone app but less hardware overhead than SAM PuttLab.
Shaft-mounted sensors - plug-and-play
Face-angle tracking - eyeball candy
Real-time feedback - mini coach
Compact sensor-and-mat system measures putter face, loft and path at impact for on-the-go testing.
Designed for quick setup in fitting bays or on-course portable sessions.
Shaft-mounted sensors - plug-and-play
Face-angle tracking - eyeball candy
Real-time feedback - mini coach
Compact sensor-and-mat system measures putter face, loft and path at impact for on-the-go testing.
Designed for quick setup in fitting bays or on-course portable sessions.
$900-1,800 CAD
Blast Golf Swing Analyzer
Blast Golf Swing Analyzer is the most budget-friendly, sensor-centric option on this list, using an inertial sensor attached to the putter butt that pairs with smartphone video to give immediate tempo and impact timing feedback for putting stroke work. It lacks the detailed ball-roll modelling of Quintic or the pressure data of SAM, but its low upfront cost, ease of use, and instant coach/player engagement make it ideal for grassroots coaching and home practice.
Tempo & power data - beat-dropping
Instant video overlay - shareable flex
Tempo & power data - beat-dropping
Instant video overlay - shareable flex
Review Summary
"Blast Golf's swing/putt analyzer is widely liked for its user-friendly app, reliable tempo and stroke metrics and fun practice features, with most complaints being a desire for deeper analytics and occasional missed short-putt detections."
Easy club attach - snap-on fun
Wrist-mounted sensor captures stroke tempo, face rotation and impact timing specifically for putting.
Easy club attach - snap-on fun
Wrist-mounted sensor captures stroke tempo, face rotation and impact timing specifically for putting.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Blast Golf Swing Analyzer is the most budget-friendly, sensor-centric option on this list, using an inertial sensor attached to the putter butt that pairs with smartphone video to give immediate tempo and impact timing feedback for putting stroke work. It lacks the detailed ball-roll modelling of Quintic or the pressure data of SAM, but its low upfront cost, ease of use, and instant coach/player engagement make it ideal for grassroots coaching and home practice.
Tempo & power data - beat-dropping
Instant video overlay - shareable flex
Easy club attach - snap-on fun
Wrist-mounted sensor captures stroke tempo, face rotation and impact timing specifically for putting.
Bluetooth app offers instant metrics, session recording and guided practice drills.
Tempo & power data - beat-dropping
Instant video overlay - shareable flex
Easy club attach - snap-on fun
Wrist-mounted sensor captures stroke tempo, face rotation and impact timing specifically for putting.
Bluetooth app offers instant metrics, session recording and guided practice drills.
$160-240 CAD
V1 Sports Analysis System
V1 Sports is the software-first leader for camera-based stroke analysis, offering robust video capture, telecast-style drawing tools and cloud workflows that make coaching large groups and remote students efficient. Technically and financially it pairs well with third-party hardware (sensors or launch monitors) to create a flexible, lower-cost studio alternative to turnkey lab systems, and it outperforms simpler apps when annotated slow-motion and player communication are priority.
Pro-grade video tools - coach's wand
Side-by-side comparison - mirror match
Pro-grade video tools - coach's wand
Side-by-side comparison - mirror match
Review Summary
"V1 Sports is highly regarded by coaches for robust video analysis, slow-motion and coaching tools that improve instruction and review, though some users find subscription tiers and occasional mobile UI changes frustrating."
Tele-coaching ready - global lessons
Provides high-quality slow-motion video capture and frame-by-frame analysis of stroke mechanics.
Tele-coaching ready - global lessons
Provides high-quality slow-motion video capture and frame-by-frame analysis of stroke mechanics.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
V1 Sports is the software-first leader for camera-based stroke analysis, offering robust video capture, telecast-style drawing tools and cloud workflows that make coaching large groups and remote students efficient. Technically and financially it pairs well with third-party hardware (sensors or launch monitors) to create a flexible, lower-cost studio alternative to turnkey lab systems, and it outperforms simpler apps when annotated slow-motion and player communication are priority.
Pro-grade video tools - coach's wand
Side-by-side comparison - mirror match
Tele-coaching ready - global lessons
Provides high-quality slow-motion video capture and frame-by-frame analysis of stroke mechanics.
Includes annotation, telestration and side-by-side comparison tools for coach feedback.
Pro-grade video tools - coach's wand
Side-by-side comparison - mirror match
Tele-coaching ready - global lessons
Provides high-quality slow-motion video capture and frame-by-frame analysis of stroke mechanics.
Includes annotation, telestration and side-by-side comparison tools for coach feedback.
$150-400 CAD