Dialed vs Arccos: Practice Analytics vs On-Course Tracking
Dialed and Arccos both use strokes gained to help golfers improve, but they analyze completely different parts of your game. Dialed works with launch monitor data from practice sessions. Arccos tracks your shots on the course with GPS grip sensors. They are complementary tools, not competitors.
Dave Levine
Founder of Dialed. A golfer who got tired of spreadsheets and built the tool he wanted.
Quick Comparison
| Dialed | Arccos | |
|---|---|---|
| Data source | TrackMan launch monitor | GPS grip sensors |
| Primary use | Practice analysis | On-course tracking |
| Strokes gained | Yes (5 practice areas) | Yes (4 on-course areas) |
| AI features | Session debriefs, pattern detection | AI caddie, club recommendations |
| Coach features | Roster dashboard, session notes | None |
| Price | Free tier + $12/mo Pro | $149.99/yr (sensors extra) |
| Best for | Golfers with TrackMan access | On-course round tracking |
Dialed: Practice Analytics from Launch Monitor Data
Dialed connects to TrackMan Performance Studio and converts raw launch monitor data into a strokes gained breakdown. Every shot is evaluated across five performance areas - Direction, Low Point, Contact, Speed, and Launch - ranked by stroke impact so you know exactly what to work on next.
AI debriefs translate the numbers into plain English. Progress tracking shows what actually changed session to session. The free tier includes 3 uploads per month and 1 AI debrief. Pro ($12/month) unlocks unlimited sessions, pattern detection, and coach collaboration.
Arccos: On-Course GPS Shot Tracking
Arccos uses GPS sensors in your club grips to automatically detect and track every shot during a round. It builds a detailed map of your on-course performance and provides strokes gained breakdowns across putting, short game, approach, and off-the-tee.
The AI caddie feature recommends clubs and targets based on your historical data and course conditions. The subscription costs $149.99 per year, with sensor sets sold separately. Arccos is purpose-built for on-course play, not range sessions.
When to Use Which
Use Dialed when you practice on a launch monitor
You hit balls on TrackMan regularly and want to know what is actually worth working on. Dialed ranks your priorities by stroke impact instead of leaving you with raw numbers.
Use Arccos when you play rounds
You want to track your on-course performance, get AI caddie suggestions, and see how your game holds up over rounds. Arccos turns every round into a data point.
Use both to close the loop
Dialed tells you what to work on at the range. Arccos shows you whether it translates to the course. Together they connect practice quality to scoring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Dialed and Arccos together?
Yes, and they complement each other well. Dialed analyzes your practice sessions on the range using launch monitor data. Arccos tracks your on-course rounds using GPS sensors. Together you get a complete picture of how your practice translates to scoring.
Does Arccos work with TrackMan?
Arccos and TrackMan serve different purposes. TrackMan captures ball flight and club data during practice sessions. Arccos tracks shot locations on the course using GPS grip sensors. They do not integrate directly, but Dialed can analyze your TrackMan practice data while Arccos handles your on-course rounds.
Which is better for lowering my handicap?
It depends on where you lose strokes. If your practice quality is the bottleneck (you hit balls often but are not sure what to work on), Dialed will help you focus. If your on-course decision-making is the issue, Arccos and its AI caddie feature are more relevant. Many serious golfers use both.
Is Dialed or Arccos cheaper?
Dialed offers a free tier with 3 sessions per month and 1 AI debrief. Pro is $12/month or $99/year. Arccos costs $149.99 per year for the subscription, plus the one-time cost of grip sensors (around $179). Dialed is less expensive overall, but they solve different problems.
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