Need help deciding on a projector for my golf simulator

[Double00Kevin]

Hello all,

I figured I would try and get a few opinions on what projector I should go with for this golf simulator build. My setup is nothing special but like everyone else, I do want to get the best bang for my buck.

My screen size is 15x 9.5 which is 16x10........however, I dont necessarily "need" that aspect ratio, I realize I would be losing a little screen but 16x9 is ok I reckon.
Not sure it matters, but maybe:
My PC has a 3070 graphics card
My second monitor is a 32" 4k TV with hdmi

I have all the room that I need to mount wherever as the setup is in my shop but I figured I would try and do a ceiling mount.
Im really not sure what else is needed to make an educated decision to help determine which projector I should go with......it seems like any descent short throw projector would do the job but I only have about $1500 to spend on this thing.....

I have been looking at a newer projector that just came out from Optoma, which is the ZH450ST.....only because the rep was telling me about it. Like I said before though, Im not picky, just want to get the best bang for my buck......
So, with that being said, any help/guidance would be greatly appreciated!!

[MongoOnlyPawn]

You'll have some shadowing issues with that projector. Looks like it would need to be mounted at least 21' from the screen in order to fill your width dimension. If you are standing 9' to 13' away from the screen to hit you'll definitely have shadows on the screen. You might want to try mapping out your room to figure out where the hitting mat is going to be and then find a projector that can be mounted directly above you or slightly behind, maybe a foot or two, to avoid shadowing. https://www.projectorcentral.com/Opt...ulator-pro.htm

Maybe something like: https://www.projectorcentral.com/Ben...522547195&l_=0

[Stetson]

My Optoma UHD35Stx has a great picture, mounts 8’ from the screen and makes for a great movie night.