Garage Simulator

[kyle1981]

Hi everyone.

I would really like to build a simulator in my garage and have been looking at skytrak, trugolf (used), and gc2 (used). Space is an issue as i only have about 12 wide by 14 deep and 9.5 tall. I've been reading that some big things are coming and to get your simulation room ready, but was hoping for more guidance.

My budget is around $5,000 so the skytrak is enticing but I’m worried about it having to be perfectly level and having 2 young kids that will surely shank the ball and hit the unit. Should I wait until the "big things" come or just pull the trigger on one of the above. I already have a net and hitting mat in my garage, but its getting very boring just hitting balls with no clue what direction they are going.

Also, i would like the simulator to be accurate. I want to use this for fun but also game improvement.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Dax]

I agree with Bubba, I'm an 8 and was a 13 before getting a launch monitor. Between a couple of lessons last year and being able to practice much more, I have seen my game improve very well. I pick the things I want to practice and focus on those things. If I'm off by 10 yards with my five wood carry that does not bother me too much, what is more important to me is how was my path, swing speed, club face, smash factor and am I getting the spin right, but everyone is different I am just not sure there will ever be that perfect device.

[wbond]

Im with Bubba on this. I use skytrak and freinds gc2's and can't tell the difference. On paper it may have a difference of that much, but I'm not seeing it in the readings.