The side wall of the enclosure is about 2 inches or so off the wall and shanks will hit the drywall. Was thinking I’d get memory foam like that in the picture to wedge in there, but I do have an electoral outlet back there. Should I cover the foam or cut out at that spot or otherwise or is it fine and I’m overthinking it?
Here are my current specs:
-Go sports elite 10’Lx7.5’H golf hitting net
-.5” Amazon hitting mat + .75” foam padding (1.25” total)
-sigpro softly lite hitting strip “1.25”
-.75” mats for under the golf net and landing area.
Here is what I plan to buy next:
-Mevo gen 2 launch monitor.
I plan on getting the launch monitor and connecting it to my gaming laptop to get ball data. I would at one point like to get an impact scream and projector to use as a fully built sim. However I’m not sure how I would go about this. Would I only be able to use at night? If so that’s fine with me. I like the idea of having a range in the backyard where I can dial in my numbers and ball flight, but that being said wouldn’t mind having the full sim experience.
I’m also trying to get 10 feet of distance between ball and net for the most accurate ball flight data, feel like the screen is fine for me but that being said I could almost s***k one and put a hole through my neighbors window. Should I get an additional net behind my net that is a little wider and taller. I also have the problem of not being able to hit full 60s bc I feel like if I hit too high off the face with an open club face it would also go over the net.
With that being said if anyone has any words of wisdom or experience with an outdoor build like myself, please leave and tips or suggestions down below. Your anticipated advice and suggestions are very much appreciated! Thanks in advance.
I’m building a net and hitting mat in my garage, but one thing I didn’t consider is how loud a driver can be. I’m in an end unit with one shared wall which is another garage, but how loud would a driver be for the adjacent neighbor and possible others. For instance we have an alley overhead another garage across from us. Will I need to do some sound proofing or with the garage door closed will it be minimal and not cause complaints?
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Hey everyone,
I’m currently in the process of building out a golf simulator in my three-car garage and could use some collective wisdom on a few specific constraints I’m hitting.
The Space:
Ceilings: 15+ feet (no issues with swing clearance).
Depth: 20 feet (plenty of room for launch monitors).
The Problem: Because of the garage door tracks, my enclosure/screen height is capped at 7 feet.
The Dilemma: Aspect Ratio & Screen
With only 7 feet of vertical room but plenty of width, I’m torn on the aspect ratio.
4:3 vs 16:9: If I go 16:9, a 7ft tall screen would be about 12.5ft wide. If I go 4:3, it’s only about 9.3ft wide.
Does anyone have experience hitting into a "short and wide" screen?
Is 7 feet high enough to catch wedges, or am I going to be hitting the ceiling/tracks constantly?
The Budget & Tech ($2k Total):
I’m looking at about $1k for the enclosure materials, leaving me $1k for the launch monitor and projector.
Launch Monitor: I’ve been looking at the Rapsodo MLM2PRO. Since I have 20 feet of depth, I have the required space for a radar-based unit. Any other recommendations in that $500–$700 range?
Projector: I’m stuck on whether I need a short throw or a standard throw.
Given the 7ft height limit, I’m worried about shadows if the projector is too far back, but I also don't want to hit the projector with a high wedge shot.
Software: Any preferences for casual play vs. game improvement on a budget?
I'd love to hear from anyone who has dealt with low-hanging tracks or anyone who has built a "budget" setup that actually holds up. What am I forgetting? What should I watch out for?
Thanks in advance for the help!
I’ve been researching setups and can’t decide between going indoor or outdoor. Indoor seems more controlled, but outdoor looks more flexible if you don’t have the space and realistic. For those who’ve tried both or picked one, what made you decide?
Hey everyone. Love the sub and finally decided to pull the trigger, just had a few things I'd like to go over and questions before I go any further. The usable space in my garage is 17x15x8'4''. I'm 5'7 so I can get away with irons and hybrids, driver probably not but I'm OK with that. I have a 118x102 golf projector screen and 2 10x10 heavy material black curtains for shanks I'm going to hang from the ceiling using heavy duty 'hospital' tracks. I have my mat picked out as well. The idea is we can still put our car in the garage when we're done and just slide the curtains and screen out of the way. If anyone feels that won't work or have a better idea by all means say so.
I'm going to get the Mevo 2. All that being said I already own a gaming pc and tbh I'd like to just leave it where it is in another room instead of going through the hassle of lugging it in and out of the garage. Can I get away with that? Any other suggestions or thoughts are appreciated.
I use Home Tee Hero with the Garmin approach r10 but when I try to start a round it freezes on the loading screen and then goes black. I’ve tried reinstalling the app but it doesn’t help. Anyone else experiencing this issue?
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I m building wall panels with 2inch hr foam, 1/2 plywood and 600g/m2 marine vinyl leather. 80cmx52cm (31inchx20). The 24 Panels will probably be around 3.6 / 8 lb each.
I m looking at the cheapest and easiest way to attach them to my walls :
- French cleats (96 to install) : around 120usd
- neodymium magnet : around 100usd
- Velcro : not sure it will be resistant enough
Do you have any experience / suggestion to help me in my choice ?
Thanks
Hi all. Hoping someone has done this already bc I’m struggling to find a solution. Has anyone ceiling mounted a BenQ x500i (or similar size projector) and added DIY protection? I’ve been trying to find wire baskets that can be zip tied together like I’ve seen here, YouTube etc but I can’t seem to find anything to fit. Trying to keep the solution simple yet effective.
Any help would be appreciated!
We are about to submit the plans for my garage extension to the city for my golf simulator. The question I'm having with the engineer/architect is if the interior height is enough. I'm 6ft but my tallest friend is 6ft 8" so preparing for that.
Is the golf ball actually dead center of the sim or offset? We're all right handed so would the ball be a foot or two offset towards the right wall or is the ball dead center and golfer displaced backwards?
He's shorter than me but here's Rory. Anyone done the math on how this works out height/distance from wall wise? The interior dimensions of the room are right around 15.5ft x 24ft. If the side walls are 9ft tall but the ceiling follows the frame, no attic, will I have enough height?
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Are they both similar or is one clearly better?
Building out a PC that can handle GSPro. I have an Optoma GT2000 (1080p) projector. Eventually, I want to upgrade to a 4k.
Should I go with the 3070 and upgrade the card when I decide to upgrade my projector? Or can the 4070 handle the 4k upgrade?
I found a 3070 and 4070 on FB market. Which is the better price point/option?
Thanks in advance!
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Hey everyone, I have lurked this thread for sometime now but have yet to comment, but my family is finally looking to get a simulator for our garage and I was looking to get some help / advice.
To start, we have a pretty big garage, mainly in length. It is a three car garage with 11.6 foot ceilings. I have taken measurements to get dimensions and from the looks of it, mainly from websites that sell the full simulator set up, I will have no issues with sizing. (11.6 feet in height, 34 feet in length, and 46 feet in width)
The main part of my question comes from people's personal advice on buying simulator set ups. I have looked at sites like PlayBetter Golf, Carls Place, Indoor Golfshop, TruGolf, etc. Is there site that is simply better than the rest? I know each one has a range of different prices for what they are selling, but I mainly mean the parts themselves that come with the Home Simulator bundles and if any of them cheap out on parts. (I have looked at the Carls Place DIY kit, specifically the 8x8x5.5 with the Rapsodo MLM2pro and GSPro license, which runs at $6k and some change)
Another question I had was in regard to software, from what I have read, E6 connect is alright, especially convenient since it can run via IOS but is not the most accurate. Comparatively GSPro is great but a PC / Gaming Laptop is required. If I already have a newer Gen iPad, is it worth it to get a nice gaming laptop simply for GSPro? Is the gap that drastic? I have my own personal gaming PC that has a 4080 but that is on the third floor and aside from maybe some macgyvering to get an adapter or bluetooth down to the garage, my pc is out of the picture for use, to which I would get a gaming laptop. Financially it truly is not a problem, I am looking to spend anywhere from $6 - $10K on the entire set up.
Finally, with the noted amount that I want to spend, is there any particular add ons I should look to get to make the simulator area itself safer / better. And on the other side, anything I should directly avoid buying simply because it sucks or is a hassle in the long run?
Thank you guys!
I’m trying to find the right mat to use for my DIY sigpro softy insert. Im planning on OSB base, then 1 to 1.5” of gym tiles, then the mat.
My issue is reading reviews and posts about different mats many have durability issues in the standing area, mainly compression making the standing surface uneven over time. Can anyone comment on their mats and how the standing area has held up over time? Since I won’t be hitting off it I’d rather get something durable that won’t compress vs something “realistic” feeling. The softy insert will be for that.
I'm about to get my golf Sim up and running. Epoxy floor will the done this weekend. Then I start install of the 16h screen install. I have a gc3 and wonder what protective case I should get. I know foresight makes one but I've also seen them on Etsy.
