Forum: Home Simulators - Hardware

What are the thoughts of pros and cons of having a setup with projector/screen or a 50" TV with computer and hit into a net? Figure cost but you can use TV for other things?

I am looking for a small portable simulator that may be the net return simulator series. The dimensions are 8 X 8 X 4. What size hitting matt should I get? Do the balls shoot off of the screen or just drop down? I know this has been asked before...what hitting matt do you recommend for the...

I was told to use a hair dryer on medium setting to remove the straight lines on the projection screen. What is the best way to make the screen nice and flat so the image doesn't roll on bumps and distorts the image. I was thinking of cord or something with a clip.. Thoughts?

I have some yellow marks from Brush T golf balls, some marks from an alignment rod my son hit against the screen and some odd marks..how do you clean a screen? Can you use bleach? Anyone try to clean their projection screens? Thanks!

I am having issues where the ball is going up off the screen and under the Velcro connection....balls squeeze through and get caught in the netting... I have tried to readjust the Velcro..any ideas?

Can anyone with a vector pro help me out. I bought a unit without a power supply and need to know what amp I need? I see its 12-16v and Im guessing its at least 2amps by the looks of some in the photos.

Hey guys , my impact net from wesrcoast netting has just torn about 10inches from a grommet hole ! Its my fault as I didnt bungee that location and just ty wrapped it so there was no play :confused Anyway, its made out of thick 100% polyester. Does anyone know the best way to repair, stitch, ...

Hey guys , just came back from a demo day at golf town in Montreal. One of the Senior club fitters told me that the Gc2 was "by far" more accurate than the aboutgolf sim (they had both) . I was not not impressed by either as far a graphics are concerned. The question is why does aboutgolf...

Hi guys I'm having trouble finding the info I require. Irrespective of price, what would be the optimal projector specs (resolution and illumination) to run E6 software. I've read somewhere you can go too high with both. The screen will be approx. 3 x 2.25 metres and the hitting area of the room...

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 :-)

Anyone know if any of the sim or launch monitor companies are planning on google glass integration. All you would need is a LM, google glass headset and net (no screen or projector required)?? I could also see some potential/innovation in the teaching/swing feedback area??

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...

The Unex Simulator apparently has Augusta National- http://unexgolfsimulator.com/UNEX_Courses.asp Including 3-Projectors Panoramic Support- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg5dCK6bnDU Why would someone drop that much money on a studio setup and only buy a Unex as the hardware?? lol Btw the...

Just saw this- http://voicecaddie.com/2013/product_sc100_01.php Says: The Swing Caddie SC100: • Standalone device (no phone app needed) • Instant feedback via LCD display • Measures: • Carry Distance • Swing Speed • Ball Speed

I am thinking of some different heating options for my garage set up and would like to know. Can I use an infrared heater or will it affect the accuracy of the optishot?

I have a height limit of 90 inches for my screen due to garage door tracks and would like to know how wide I need to make the screen. I want to have the image cover the complete screen. My second question is can you move the projector back. If it needs to be at 6ft from the screen can I move it...

What is the best way to clean ball marks from impact screen?

Have anyone heard of the 3Bays GSA Pro Golf Swing Analyzer? Thanks Gulfnut

Hey guys. So i'm going to attempt a small live outdoor putting green...I know its difficult but I want to attempt anyway. I have the seed and know the base, but what i'm looking for is the sand mixture and where to get it. For those who don't know bent grass grows on a 90-10 sand peat mixture. Does...

I just thought I would see if anyone wants to get rid of their p3pro with the premium courses before I go buy a new one. Because I am a Lefty and all of my buddies are not, I am going to add a second sensor pad to save some room in the garage. I will need one with the premium courses because...

Hi everyone, I am currently awaiting my SkyTrak and thinking about setting up an impact screen vs a net at some point in the future. Wondering if you had any recommendations on retractable screens that can work around garage door openers etc. Thanks in advance. Gerry

Hello, I just discovered this forum. I am in the midst of building a new home in the Toronto area, and hoping to put a golf simulator in the basement. Things are not finalized yet, but I should have 10 foot ceilings, and lots of width and depth. My golf club just installed two HD Golf...

For those of you with a golf sim in your garage, do you leave the projector in the garage? Can it be subject to cold winters and hot summers?

I am setting up a simulator in a room with vaulted ceilings. Plenty of room to swing if I stand off center but regarding the cage, I could do either 10 x 9 or 8.5 x 10. Assuming I have a 5’ depth, which dimension is preferred? This would be a right hand setup only. I assume the extra width...

I operate a center in an urban location where space is relatively expensive. I'm attempting to make my simulator bays smaller - so that I can fit more of them. I'm in the process of retrofitting my existing simulators and every square foot counts (high rent) - so eliminating the 18 inches behind...

I've been meaning to do this for a while but finally got to the golf dome with the GC2 to see how accurate it is. The summary is yes, in my opinion it is accurate enough. I am a terrible golfer and don't have enough time to practice to get better. Maybe I will never break 100 but I'm going to...

There is no sim that does ball and club data under $10,000 as far as I can tell. But, under that admittedly high price point can a combo system work? If you're willing to drop the money on a launch monitor and really want club data can you do it for an extra $1000? Hit the ball off an Optishot ...

From reading the specs on Foresight's website, it looks like a GC2 without the LCD read-out...in other words, you need to use it with software. Anybody have more information on it other than the website? Curious to see what it will cost....

I'm a casual golfer who is looking to build a sim to get better and to play indoors during the winter. I already have a computer, net (net return) and mat. Has anyone used the P3Pro and Accusport Vector together? Is the improved accuracy worth the additional price of the Vector Pro? It...

I have confirmation that this combo will work, but does anyone have any first hand experience with it?

If you ever wanted to see Skytrak before buying, contact me. I live in Cobden. 1 hr drive from Ottawa. I can help you decide, figure out set up, etc. In return, i may get a friend to play golf against...

I know GSA (Martin) offers individual components but am wondering if any others offer the circuit boards and software as individual items for those who want to build their own system from semi scratch ( I say semi scratch because to me from scratch would mean getting down to making one's own...

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.

I'm currently talking deals with someone for E6 full with 83 courses, trugolfs 3 row floor sensor and microphone for ball tracking, he claims he will through in the new trugolf 2 and 1 row sensor instead of the 3 row for an additional $400, can;t find any info on this 2 and 1 row sensor, does...

Does anyone have a copy of the gc2 windows driver? the link is broken here: https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/tERBV I filed a support ticket over a week ago with no response. The file name is FSS GC2 Driver Installer.exe I can create a place to upload if you find it. Thanks! Jesse

Long time lurker and occasional poster here. After 3 years or so of waiting for the right components to come out and convincing the wife, the golf sim is now complete, and quite frankly... I think its pretty damn impressive. I’ll go into fairly extensive detail here so that folks can follow...

Okay, I am currently reseaching all options on an indoor setup for game improvement and sim play. I am really trying to figure out a way to make a Flightscope X2 work with my space availability. As soon as I figured out a solution to the distance issue (10 behind + 14 infront), I thought of another...

What projectors are you guys looking at to take advantage of the 4K graphics with the new FSX software?

Golfsimxpert, you mentioned using a baffle curtain to protect the ceiling on another thread. We see these used in many simulators like AboutGolf and HDGolf however they are not readily available. Can you post some pictures of a baffle curtain setup as well as side curtains that are on a track...

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

Interesting new GC3 product https://youtu.be/js-4s5mle9I