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Posted: 4/9/2024 9:21:15 PM EDT
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Anybody hack together a golf simulator on the cheap?
Is there a package that works OK but doesn't cost much? Cheap is $1,000 or less. I don't mind setting up a monitor instead of hitting into a screen. I could also steal my son's projector, if I have to. I'll order crap off Temu, too. This is not a buy once, cry once kind of party. |
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Posted: 4/10/2024 7:59:04 AM EDT
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This is the golf forum equivalent of the "cheap night vision" questions in GD.
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Posted: 4/10/2024 8:48:38 AM EDT
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I’ve seen used SkyTrak and Mevo+ listed on GolfWRX at or slightly under $1000.
Those are the PVS-14s of the launch monitor world. |
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Posted: 4/10/2024 9:28:38 AM EDT
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I haven't kept up with much that has come out new since I setup my Skytrak a few years ago.
You may get a used Skytrak for around $1000 but then then it requires subscriptions, a decent computer, hitting mat, net/impact screen, etc. I don't see it being doable for your budget. The only decent option that I have heard about is the Garmin Approach R10. It looks like it has some limitations like not being easily able to hook to a projector or large monitor. But for less than $600 it does look like it has a lot of good features. |
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Posted: 4/10/2024 8:41:41 PM EDT
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I had the Garmin R10. It works very well in everything with the exception of steel corrugated building. I bought it with the sole purpose of the boss and I being able to play at lunch time at work in the winter time. The corrugated walls in our shop messed with the radar to the point it was useless. I ended up selling it. It worked great in my father in laws shop where the interior was all covered in drywall and ply wood, and worked great outside as well. I ran it through a 10" tablet, had a net to hit into and bought a 5X7 hitting mat. I was all in at about $800
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Posted: 4/15/2024 12:47:50 PM EDT
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A buddy sold me his skytrac, mat and net return for 1000. I love it, plan on adding a projector and impact screen.
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Posted: 4/17/2024 9:00:20 AM EDT
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I need to set something up in my shop with a net I can raise and lower reasonable quickly.
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Posted: 4/17/2024 9:31:07 AM EDT
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Can you get away with 9' of head room, or do you really need 10 feet?
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Posted: 4/17/2024 9:50:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigPolska: Can you get away with 9' of head room, or do you really need 10 feet? Do you want to swing driver without developing an "indoor" swing? |
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Posted: 4/17/2024 4:40:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Logcutter: Do you want to swing driver without developing an "indoor" swing?  Your right, just wish I had a tall enough indoor spot |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 7:22:01 AM EDT
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Used Garmin R10 - $500
Net - $100-200 Retired mat from a driving range - cheap, if not free Use a phone or iPad with the R10 for easy setup. Maybe find a pole with a spike on one end and a tablet/phone holder on the other end for outdoor use. You get 5 free courses with E6 Connect on the R10. There are also 2 driving ranges in the included software. They are free. You don't need a subscription unless you want to play the other courses. |
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