Forum: Home Simulators - Hardware

I thought I would start a discussion on the various launch monitors. There is some good info on the gc2 which is basically a launch monitor that also can be utilized as a simulator for more entertainment. Launch monitors have the benefit of club and ball tracking including spin data that probably...

First, I want to say thank you to Ottawa golf and all the very active participants (Cory - par2pro, zmax, bubba22, rdh the golfer, mmlincoln and many otherson this site. I'm 29 and only started golfing about 9 months ago with some friends who said come have a beer. My work has suffered everyday...

Hi guys Anyone know if there is any way of getting the GC2 to work with E6 simulation software? GC2 is a great LM, but I'm not so impressed with the foresight simulation software. Thanks :-)

Anybody got any experience using movie screen tarps as impact screen? So far 2 that i found are http://www.mytarp.com/outdoor-movie-screen.aspx http://www.tarpsupply.com/movie-screens.html They both are 1) 16oz (which i guess is pretty thick for tarps?)

I've been looking at getting a simulator for a year or so now. Budget around $3000. Main requirements: Fun golf at home with real courses etc. Good practice, game improvement functionality/games built in. Accurate data on club and ball info. I'm on 10HCP. I'm looking to get to 5HCP.

Hello all, i am new and this is my first post, so don't hate me for this, i have been reading all the post that i could find in regards to the GSA LX lite and Pro LM, basically i can see that this unit has had a lot of problems in the past there is no denying it, but most of these threads...

Anybody using a touch screen monitor? Just wondering if it is worth the extra cash?

Recently, I have seen a demo from a start up company who is seeking investment. The demo was plain, they showed me a system that can measure ball speed, launch angle, horizontal angle and spin and spin axis. Similar to GC2. I have tested the system against trackman and generally found satisfying in...

Hi all. New to this site but sounds like some good information on here. I am looking to get a system that is accurate as a simulator and can work out on the range a well. Seems like GC2/HMT is the way to go. Any advice would be appreciated.

I am in the process of lobbying p3pro to develop a 2nd webcam to capture the ball direction and speed. I know they have an integration with Zelocity and are trying to develop and integration with the vector launch but the expense of these options will keep many users away. I really think the webcam...

Hello, What webcams are people using for the video capture? Specifically, I'm looking to do a 2 cam setup. No Launch Monitor package (yet), but if/when I do I guess I would be using 3 cams. Is that possible? I know Bubba recommended the ps3 eye cam. Is that hard to get working on the PC...

I am very pleased with my purchase. All I can say is that it is a perfect fit and holding up fine. It should outlast the life of my Versa stance mat. I have dealt with bad reviews before purchasing this product. But I trusted Cory's opinion and went with it. I couldnt afford any down time on my...

A while back I learned that P3ProSwing was working on an Online Coaching program that was schedule to launch this summer. I spoke to their marketing director not to long ago and he said they severed ties with the programmer that was working on it. Now I call back only to find he is gone and the...

A? http://www.slickthings.com/Site/Welcome.html or B? http://golfnutz.ca/optishot-turf/

I'm trying to figure out how to do my enclosure/hitting area for my garage. Because we use the garage a LOT (it's a 1 car garage) I don't really want to build a 10x10x5 steel cage if I can help it. I would like to just hang a net from the ceiling on rollers so I can quickly move them out of the...

Just curious if anybody is using it and how their wear is on it. Reason I'm asking is mine is starting to fray apart in the area where most my balls hit after only 1 month of use. I can flip it around which should help prolong it a bit, but I was expecting the net to last a bit longer than it has...

Hey All, I'm at the PGA Alberta show and came across this: http://www.boditrak.com/products/golf.php I have a few clients ask for something like this, but would love to hear your thoughts on if it would be valuable for you... Feel free to post constructive opinions and feedback if you...

Newbie here, I’ve tried to consume as many threads as needed to feel educated enough to post. Thank you to all for the contributions that have created a tremendous resource. My intent here is to ensure I understand the current state of all the recommendations before I embark on this project. ...

Has anyone tried these tops. They have them at custom golf designs.

Hello OGers, I am thinking about installing a synthetic putting green. Does anyone out there have one? There are so many questions I have no idea where to start.:confused First off, what kind of turf to get? where to get the turf? Secondly, what size to build. (I could get carried...

I don't know what to do about screens. After a fraying issue with the PR20 from hitting hundreds of wedges into the same spot on the screen, I switched to the HQ Raw from Par 2 Pro. Now I've managed to put a hole through that screen with a 3 wood. :( (165mph ball speed) Spoke with Corey and...

Is anyone out there currently using an About Golf system, the simulator looks very accurate providing both ball and club data... but the courses seem VERY expensive.. Just wonder if there are any users out there, and what they see as the advantages and disadvantage of the system.

What are you using to tee up the ball with on your simulator? At present, I am having a hard time finding tees that hold up. Seem like everyone is selling brittle plastic tees that break with first hit. P3 had some nylon or poly tees 4 or 5 years ago but are no longer available. Thanks...

Pleas help!!! I just set up the Optishot and realize I need a projector. I need to keep the price of the projector under $425. I'm Canadian from Montreal but now live in Texas. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

We have all wrote in on some different golf balls but some shops are only available in different countries and areas. Some have posted about I believe their called Golf Town or something like that Foam Practice balls and they are the best. Where can you find them to get them? Is it only in a...

Anyone know of the cost of this hardware, data measured vs calculated, and accuracy? Cost of software and courses? I see aG mobile and aG Studio are not listed a compatible with their courses (onyx) only ISU .

Has anyone building a simulator in a spare room or their garage installed anything to reduce the noise? My wife is concerned it will be too loud. I thought some noise reducing curtains or panels might be effective. Has anyone attemptem this?

I'm looking for ideas on short throw projectors. This is going to be dedicated only to using the optishot. The kids have a home theater/gaming in the basement so I'm not looking to use it for movies, 3d, or gaming. I haven't determined a screen size, just deciding on going with a 720p projector...

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I use Cory's hq screen and I have been having issues with golf ball rebounds. I saw a post with someone suggesting memory foam behind the screen. I was wondering if anyone has tried it and if so which thickness did you use? would 2 inches be enough?

Hello, After I posted here to get some infos about TruTrak System and did not really get what I was looking for, I want to share with you my experiences on buying and operating a Trugolf Simulator, I could not really find a good post for that in the net, so I thought for some this is might...

Hi there, just wondering which projector to go with , my screen is about 118 inches wide and about 101 inches high, I am able to mount the projector anywhere so that's not a problem , looking not to cheap out , I hear allot of talk about the Benq 1085 st but it seems the lumins are a bit shy , is...

helppp guys my garage door opener has got to be raised up some.......can someone tell me if this is possible??:hissyfit:

May be wrong place since I know you are focused on sims. But most of you have a sim room setup or studio. Do you also have a good indoor video / high speed camera for video? I have a not so good 30fps with shutter speed of only 1/200 inside. Learning shutter speed then frame rate is...

Have vector pro with upgraded microlenses , e6 software may upgrade launch monitor in a few years. Looking at alienware x51r2 desktop computer processor i5- 3ghz- 8gb memory- 1tb hard disk- win 7 - dedicated graphics -graphics card nvidia gtx 645 factory refurbished 675 dollars. Will this work ???...

Hey guys i am currently looking for a screen for my basement sim build, i am looking at the PR-20 from west coast netting, anyone use this, or have any thoughts on the product? thanks

Does anyone have ever a good solution for playing with both left and right hand players? Found this but it's too pricey going to try something similar Diy... http://www.customdesigngolf.com/portable_golf_simulators_and_launch_angle_devices_have_now_become_better_.htm

Hi guys, I've been speaking to a variety of simulator manufacturers for a while, and think I've decided to plump for a GC2 solution. The room it's going to go into is 4.2m (13.8ft) long by 3.9m (12.8ft) wide with ceiling height of 2.6m. I'm pretty confident that I can swing a driver unimpeded by...

Building a golf simulator in my basement and need some help with picking out a projector (one of the last pieces). Screen is 110" wide, 84" high, 138" diagonal. Would like a throw distance of about 14 - 15 feet so the projector is mounted behind the hitting mat area (11 - 12 feet). I've been...