The golf simulator market has exploded in recent years. From devices costing a few thousand to systems worth as much as a car. What should you actually look for?
First: What do you want to achieve?
Training technique? You need precise club and ball data – spin, attack angle, club path.
Playing virtual rounds for fun? Course realism, smooth gameplay, and course library matter more.
Tracking Technologies
Radar Systems (Doppler)
Pros: Excellent at measuring speed, no special lighting needed.
Cons: Indoors, the ball hits the net before full spin data is collected.
Camera Systems (Photometric)
Pros: Perfect for indoors, precise spin measurement.
Cons: Require good lighting.
Hybrid Systems
Combination of radar and cameras. Currently the most advanced approach for indoor simulators.
Key Parameters
Ball Data
Spin rate – crucial for realistic distances.
Spin axis – determines ball curve. Hardest to measure accurately.
Carry vs Total – carry (air distance) more important for training.
Club Data
Club speed, Attack angle, Club path, Face angle, Impact location – if you want to work on your swing, you need at least the first four.
Latency
Premium: under 1 second. Mid-range: 1-3 seconds. Budget: 3-8 seconds. Instant feedback helps you "feel" the connection between movement and result.
Space Requirements
Height: min. 270-280 cm, better 300 cm.
Width: min. 3-3.5 m for comfortable swing.
Distance to screen: 2.5-4 m.
Always measure your space BEFORE looking at offers.
You Don't Need to Buy to Play
A good simulator is an investment of tens of thousands. Instead of spending a fortune, just come and play. At Screen Golf we have Trackman iO – premium system. Open 24/7.
Wiązowna, 20 min from Warsaw