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Glossary
Your home simulator set up will require a number of different components - from cutting-edge technology to good old fashioned carpentry. This handy glossary will help you understand the what, where and why of a home golf simulator.
Launch Monitor
Your launch monitor is the engine of the simulator, it collects the data from the golf shot and presents this either as data or by replicating the ball flight on a screen. There a wide range of launch monitor technologies and price points available providing varying levels of accuracy and data points.
PC
The data from the launch monitor is processed by a PC running a specialist software package. Usually we recommend a desktop PC with a graphics card rather than a laptop - specialist gaming PCs have the processing power to create a fast and realistic gaming experience. A fast internet connection allows your PC to download software updates, and to create online experiences such as playing again other golfers virtually.
Software
Simulator software is the platform in which you choose to run your simulator on. Many launch monitor providers have own brand software while there are also third-party software programs that can linked to certain hardware products. The quality of software judged on a number of factors including number of course, graphic quality and ball flight models.
Projector
A wide range of projectors are available providing unending options of screen size and image quality. When working through the sourcing and design of the simulator projector options and specifications need to be included ensuring the ideal image size and quality is delivered.
Screen
The screen needs to be capable of withstanding the impact of many thousands of golf balls without tearing or degrading, as well as providing a display for the projector to show clear graphics - both for your golf simulator, and also other content such as films or big screen sports.
Bay
Whether installing into an existing room and or open plan space the simulator bay ensures a safe environment that is bespoke to the space aesthetic of the build. A hardwall build tailors the simulator to an existing space with wall finishes included to ensure ricochet and wall damage are avoided. An enclosure or softwall build includes an enclosure for an open plan space ensuring golf balls do not escape the simulator environment.
Mat & tee
The hitting environment included within a simulator can be placed on the floor or cut in to provide a flush finish within your astro turf or carpet simulator flooring. Hitting mats have a depth of around 20mm to provide a better feel when striking shots and ensure golfers do not injure themselves by playing shots from from a hard floor. Tees come in a wide range of options with different solutions provided depending on the client’s preference and simulator environment.