DON’T Buy a Golf Simulator… Until You Watch This!

What is the ONE piece of advice you would give to someone building a home golf simulator? I ask experienced golf simulator owners what they would recommend to someone who is thinking of starting out.
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[@truthbetold1549]

Interesting I found this video…happy to tell you full swing is coming this Friday to install mine. Swing catalyst and everything. Super stoked!

[@hcpgolf]

Enjoy!

[@10KenHall]

Started with the R10 and a Spornia net. Added a good quality mat. It connects to my IPad. I have it setup outside for the moment and it has made a huge difference to my practice. I will eventually get an inside setup with a large screen and a projector and still use the R10, The R 10 is so close to more expensive launch monitors that I find it more than adequate, if I was a pro then the extra accuracy of a more expensive unit would be justified. Also the launch monitors are evolving at an incredible rate, the mid range launch monitors will need to drop their prices, Simulators are reaching a price point that the average golfer can afford, this will make it viable to drop prices as Sims emerge from a niche market to one where most golfers will consider adopting the technology. Exciting times ahead for golf simulators

[@hcpgolf]

I agree, for a beginner LM the R10 is great and if it was around when I first got a sim it would have been my choice!

[@125phr]

Nice one Midge some great advice as always . Do like my r10 as an entry level device it’s within a few yards of much more expensive bits of kit as a lot of reviewers online have shown . For the average golfer think it is a good bit of kit if set up correctly . Will eventually upgrade it …be good to have putting ….hope my sim putting is better than real life ! Wonder if PGA show in Florida will bring any simulator goodies …. Thank you for the useful content ⛳️🏌🏼‍♂️

[@hcpgolf]

I’m sure there will be some new toys at the PGA show 😂

[@beaterbagcar]

When I moved in my new house i Bought a Mevo+ with little idea how to build a sim. I have a great setup now. I really agree with painfully researching everything and slowly buying stuff. Pretty hard to get everything right the first time.

[@hcpgolf]

It’s a project that never seems to end 😂

[@RealEstateElevated]

I started slow and improved my setup as I went and I'm super happy with it. Enclosure all homemade. SkyTrak & TGC 2019, bought a dedicated gaming computer. BIggest thing I'm glad I got was laser projector, was $5000 but wow totally worth it.

[@hcpgolf]

Sounds amazing! Projector was something I didn’t see the need to spend a lot of money on… until I got a good projector! The difference was night and day!

[@DerekPostma]

DIdn't realize this popped off! Nice vid Mitch!

[@hcpgolf]

Some excellent advice my friend 🙌🏼😂

[@Blackcloud319]

I just got the R10 a month or so ago. Installed hooks in my garage ceiling to hang my net from. Paid a little more for a good hitting mat. Got an iPad that can mirror to my tv, and that’s pretty much it for now. In the future I plan on getting an impact screen, gaming laptop, and get GS Pro as I’ve found out R10 users have figured a way to get GS Pro to work with it. Launch monitors/sims are becoming more and more accessible for the average person that can’t, or don’t want to shell out tens of thousands of dollars. I eventually plan to upgrade probably to the Rapsodo 2 once I see all the feedback and people have run it through the ringer so to speak. Golf is one sport that has consumed my entire soul lol. I only started playing three summers ago including this one. I’m fully hooked. What a time to be alive golf wise and simulator wise!🙌🏽

[@hcpgolf]

Haha good for you mate the simulator scene is getting much more accessible which is great to see! Good luck 👍🏼⛳️

[@bklounge_golf]

Nice work Mitch.

[@hcpgolf]

Thank you mate 👍🏼⛳️

[@AlexSimion_personal]

Hi there! Thank you for this great content! One question, would you recommend the Skytrak for commercial use?

[@hcpgolf]

Thanks mate. I don’t see why not - it is great LM and you can access plenty of golf course software. I’d definitely get the full metal jacket protective case though 👍🏼⛳️

[@jamesorwin7188]

I’m UK based I’ve converted my garage into a golf simulator room and without your help in the beginning I think I would’ve been lost. Rooms looking unbelievable now I’m really happy with it, only thing I would’ve probably done different is I would’ve maybe went with a gaming pc but because of the lack of room I went with a iPad

[@hcpgolf]

That’s great I’m glad the videos have been able to help 🙌🏼⛳️

[@jamesorwin7188]

@@hcpgolf would’ve shared my progress but not sure how to post pictures or videos

[@nathanielsamson5650]

​@jamesorwin7188 why would you have chosen a gaming PC over IPAD?

[@garycousins1797]

Really enjoying these videos as I've just bought an R10. Bought a tarp to hit into and have a pop up net in the garage. Would love to build a cage but see metal store was not caught on and made their own golf cage kits

[@hcpgolf]

Thanks, I’m glad they are helping 👍🏼 You should still be able to buy the enclosure metal piping from the Metal Store? They were selling their own golf cage kits when I bought mine a couple of years ago but I just bought the pipes & sizes I needed 👍🏼

[@garycousins1797]

@Handicap Golf currently pricing up your shopping list from your indoor room!

[@hcpgolf]

Haha good luck mate I hope they haven’t increased prices too much!

[@LuciusGraciusMaximus]

@@hcpgolfwhere can I find the shopping list ?

[@johng5944]

Really enjoy your content, going for the skytrak myself. Have you ever heard of and used (or know anyone who has) the DeWiz golf watch? My swingpath has always been a real issue so looking into a golf aid that can give me feedback.

[@hcpgolf]

Thank you I'm glad you are enjoying 👍🏼 No, I haven't heard of the DeWiz watch or know of anyone who has tried it i'm sorry!

[@JohanNordlund]

Randomly stumbled upon this comment. I have a DeWiz and I really enjoy it. I do however, use a Trackman to make sure my in/out and swing directions are good aside the use of the DeWiz to monitor DDx/y, swing plane angle, length of backswing and tempo. So it's not something that will cover everything. Where it really shines is that you get instant feedback on what you did in the swing, and the ability to easily practice different wedge distances. All in all I do recommend it.

[@rickliners6123]

Good video. I'm gonna send this to my buddy who is in the midst of building a DIY simulator. I wholly agree with the 2nd guy on spending the extra $ on the launch monitor. The R10 is ok for the price, but remember, the R10 and other "light " monitors do not measure or calculate spin axis, hence they cannot provide an accurate representation of ball flight, draw/fade, slice/hook. Therefore, you will be a much better, straighter golfer using the R10 than you are in reality. It provides a reality distortion field that allows the user to remain in golf bliss. If u are serious about your game you need spin axis which is provided by MEVO+ or higher priced monitors. Luckily, they have the Rapsodo MLM 2 Pro which is slated to be launched end of month. We'll see if it performs as they claim. But the rapsodo, reportedly, will be capable of measuring!! spin axis. For 700$. We shall see. I'll believe it when I see it type of thing, but I am hopeful.

[@hcpgolf]

Yes please share it 🙂 If I was just starting out with a golf sim I’d look at the R10, but knowing what I know now if I could afford to I would go more higher end like SkyTrak or Mevo plus. But yes the MLM2 seems to have potential ⛳️

[@karllinzmeyer6947]

I had a canvas/ boat cover shop make me a custom enclosure I can hang from my garage ceiling in 3 minutes. $1500. They even sewed a moving blanket behind the screen for noise and longevity. It will last for a very long time.

[@hcpgolf]

Nice 🙌🏼

[@GolfBusters]

Love it Mitch!

[@hcpgolf]

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[@MrArsenalfc14]

Looking at building a garden room and putting a sim in. Long term project but starting when the weather gets a bit better. Have you got a video on ideal room sizes? Obviously we have restrictions in the UK with the heights of garden rooms 😢 so trying to work out the best way of achieving the ceiling height for a swing!! Any tips??

[@hcpgolf]

I feel your pain mate, I've looked into getting a garden room too and the planning permission is a killer isn't it 🤦🏻‍♂️ Ideal dimensions are minimum 10ft height, 10ft wide (minimum, but more towards 4m if you can), and length of the room is a bit more variable depending on which launch monitor you get. I'd say go for 6m as minimum for the depth. If you're doing it in the garden then I guess the only thing you could do is dig down and start your room from below ground level and build it up to 2.5m above ground (or whatever the planning permission regs are). So you'd get your 3m height but only 2.5m of it is above ground.

[@MrArsenalfc14]

@@hcpgolf I’m lucky I have a massive garden so the size isn’t and issue it’s just the height 😡 thinking of putting a pitched roof as it’ll give me 4mtrs but still worried that something might be wrong once finished 🙄 I suppose I will just have to do more homework for the moment and make sure I don’t get caught out by any silly regulations!

[@MrArsenalfc14]

@@hcpgolf exactly what I was thinking dig down to get the height. Just a ball ache making it water tight but I suppose it’s the only way around it 😔 long project this is going to be 🤣

[@B13ARD]

Evening, is the any chance you play by local course, here in Co. Donegal i created on The Golf Club on your Garmin r10. To see what it looks like. It's Ballybofey and Stranorlar GC or B&S Captains Day (with Crowds)

[@hcpgolf]

I will look into it when i get chance 👍🏼⛳️

[@andrewzuk8721]

I have decided on the Bushnell, but what is the least expensive pc/ipad/laptop I can to utilize the software?? This is my biggest question/unknown. Thanks

[@hcpgolf]

An iPad can run the FSX Pro software, but a gaming PC is required to power FSX 2020 and FSX Play. Basically, if you just want the driving range you can use an iPad. If you want to play courses you need a gaming PC/laptop 👍🏼

[@compeng2013]

Patiently waiting for my MLM 2 PRO

[@hcpgolf]

I’m looking forward to hopefully giving it a try!

[@cobyonek301]

What do you think of a gc hawk for my first sim? 16 hdcp looking to improve.

[@hcpgolf]

I haven’t used one personally but GC Hawk would be a top quality first simulator! ⛳️

[@dustinroberson1865]

I've been looking at setting one up. My plan was to buy the launch monitor and just use it outside until I had the area set up for it. I have a big overhang on part of my porch and it's a vaulted ceiling. Plenty of room to eventually set up a screen, but I would want to put a proper floor down along with walls. The price of the Garmin is very appealing, but I want accurate numbers so that it isn't just for fun and so that it gives proper feedback to improve my game. Is the Garmin that far off from the Mebo+, or is the biggest difference the lack of putting? I have no intention of putting. I don't think putting on the simulators adds a lot to the game, and if it isn't very accurate, it just takes away. I guess the main question. Is the Mebo worth the extra $1300? If I want accuracy, do I need the Mebo? If the other style launch monitors aren't that much more expensive, why would I go with the radar tracker? I'm in the process of saving up to buy the main components, the Garmin would be much easier to explain to the wife and would be a short time of saving up. The Mebo, on the other hand, is a much longer investment.

[@hcpgolf]

If accuracy is what you're after then go for the Mevo+. The Garmin is great as a starter launch monitor but carry distances etc can sometimes be +/- 5 yards which isn't ideal if you're trying to dial in your distances. Mevo+ is much more reliable in my opinion ⛳️

[@richiev2923]

Fiancé and I are building our first home very soon. Got the greenlight on the Simulator from her lol and I have spoke to my trackman rep but im open to all options at the moment. Any recommendations for Sims around $10-15k USD ?

[@hcpgolf]

Uneekor QED2/Trackman iO/Foresight GC3

[@killerbung]

My question is the sound level. I want to put one out in my attached garage, and my hope is to get in a few rounds on the weekends and practice at night after the kids go to bed. Bedrooms are on opposite sides of the house so that my help a bit. Curious if anyone else has installed one in the garage and run into noise issues with bothering others that may be in the house? I put up an area rug to hit into to test the sound level but it is much quieter than when playing on actual golf sims. Not really wanting to spend the 500 on a screen just to test if it’s not going to pan out cause will likely not get much for any type of resale value.

[@hcpgolf]

An archery screen has hardly any sound when you hit into it. It won’t project the clearest of images but it will be sufficient enough to still enjoy. And that won’t make any sound to disturb anybody. Something like this amzn.to/3pa1AVM

[@RealEstateElevated]

Unfortunately I'm not sure how you can do it so it won't make noise at night and wake up your kids. I don't use mine when anyone is watching TV. I'm really blessed to be work at home half the time, and I hit balls or play a few holes as a break.

[@jerrylakos9412]

Do you know what launch monitor the last guy was using?

[@hcpgolf]

Yes, David uses a Foresight GC3 launch monitor. You can see the full interview here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZqraKSXrs2Ygpo

[@anthonyvillaa]

what sim is the 3rd guy running? it looks super realistic compared to others i've seen.

[@hcpgolf]

David has a GC3 launch monitor, on the image you see he is running TGC 2019 but I think he uses GSPro now. You can see the full video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZqraKSXrs2Ygpo

[@anthonyvillaa]

@@hcpgolf thank you!

[@Sdreb414]

Any info on the WIZ-I ceiling mounted launch monitor?

[@hcpgolf]

Personally, no. Derrik is your man for that I can pass his email over to you if you’d like?

[@Sdreb414]

@@hcpgolf yes, that would be great. Thank you!

[@hcpgolf]

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[@Sdreb414]

@@hcpgolf thanks!

[@ForeParfection]

I have 8 foot ceilings I realize im not gonna be swinging drivers but I want to be able to hit up to a seven iron… how tall are your ceilings? I just bought a bushnell launch pro

[@hcpgolf]

My ceilings are similar to yours around 7.5ft maybe 8ft. I can swing up to 6 iron comfortably and it’s still more than enjoyable. The BLP I’m sure will be great for you! 👍🏼⛳️

[@ButterySteelo]

@@hcpgolf how tall are you? I’m 6’3” and have 9 foot ceilings and I’d love to hit driver if possible

[@hcpgolf]

I’m only 5’6”!

[@PNWLiving1725]

I'm thinking of going dirt cheap and using the phigolf simulator. Budget. For sure

[@hcpgolf]

😂 I have never tried the PhiGolf so I can’t comment!

[@MarvinofMars]

I am in the UK built one for myself and my 2 junior children, lucky enough we are all right hand. Budget all was £2000. But this is full room enclosed. R10, GS Pro, Used PC set to a Gaming PC with 1650 graphic card, ex range mat, ultra short throw projector floor completely artificial grass. walls are PU sound proof along with the ceiling area. Swing height 9ft 6inch, room is fine R10 to screen is 18ft . Good to date has been GS Pro and Garmin Golf ( Garmin is fine for junior fun). Awesome golf just need to sort the over charging going on in the UK £65 when you exam it yearly. if the charge the same as the US $349 USD and £349 UK Sterling : (

[@hcpgolf]

Sounds amazing great effort!

[@bvalenz]

are there any good simulators where you can play courses that don't require a subscription?

[@hcpgolf]

Not really, you have to pay a subscription of some sorts with any launch monitor you buy in order to get access to play courses. It’s rare that you’ll get access to courses straight out of the box. Best bets are Garmin r10, Flightscope Mevo+ and rapsodo mlm2 - these you’ll get access to a few courses on e6 connect for a smaller fee (£100-200ish per year)

[@mtc4521]

Prolly going to buy a rapsodo. I think it will be right there will skytrack so

[@hcpgolf]

The new Rapsodo MLM2 looks interesting!

[@kylefromwisco]

One piece of advice is call Carls Place and they will take care any of your stresses

[@hcpgolf]

Yes I believe they are very good

[@Allan.clark26]

What would be the minimum space for a indoor sim

[@hcpgolf]

3m height, 6m length and 4m width I would recommend. You can do it smaller (mine is only 2.4m high, 2.5m wide and 5m long), but I can swing a 6 iron as my longest club 👍🏼⛳️

[@Allan.clark26]

@@hcpgolf thank you.

[@candidaprout8441]

Has the flightscope Mevo plus come down in price, because here in Thailand it's £500?

[@hcpgolf]

Not that I'm aware of! You sure that isn't the original Flightscope Mevo? That is around £500

[@candidaprout8441]

@@hcpgolf yes, sorry I checked again and it's the first one. Presumably the first one can't be linked to a home simulator?

[@hcpgolf]

I don't it shows ball flight and I don't think you can play courses. It does link to the flightscope iOS & android apps though

[@GolfDuff]

Is that the Think media guy on your thumbnail? So strange...

[@hcpgolf]

Yes, needed a quick thumbnail 😂

[@sjgcomedy4963]

Nothing has trained me better than all the times Ive just played a regular round on a course.

[@hcpgolf]

There's no substitute for real golf. Simulators are helpful though especially during those cold, dark winter months!

[@sjgcomedy4963]

@@hcpgolf for sure. If i had the money I'd probably invest in one of those adjustable putting greens myself. #theresmyweakness

[@RecoveryChad]

The R10 is dead accurate

[@hcpgolf]

I believe some people have it spot on. I have one at the moment and must admit I’m struggling but I’m going to try it outdoors and see how I get on 👍🏼🏌️‍♂️

[@RecoveryChad]

@@hcpgolf I think having a raised wooden floor and then carpeting the exposed concrete helped with ours

[@Brownstown2424]

What do you think about the bundle deals to buy everything at once ?

[@hcpgolf]

Ye go for it the bundle deals are a great way to get a sim setup 🙌🏼⛳️