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  • Proper way to distinguish end simulators from others?

    Anyone have suggestions on the proper way to distinguish high end simulator platforms from lesser priced options available in a simple way that can be easily understood by those with even minor sim knowledge?

    I'm a novice and have learned a bit about the various options that exist in the market, largely through the help of many posts here. Generally seems there are a number of options across manufacturers that provide high quality, high end sim experiences. They often use tech and approaches that vary and as a result come with tradeoffs to consider specific to an individual's preferences.

    I'm not aware of any general tech, spec, or feature based references that would distinguish the high end systems from others so am landing on price point as the most accurate and simple way of doing so in a layman's way. That anything north of $15k for the system itself (excluding screen, net, mat, etc) would fall into the high end segment, allowing for the leading launch monitors to be included in this group. That excluding some of the more portable launch monitors you’re generally north of $25K for a more traditional set up with the sky the limit beyond that.

    Thoughts on this approach, or other approaches more fair and accurate but still easy to understand at a glance? Agree with the $15k dividing line or a better line to draw elsewhere?

    Thanks!

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    Not really sure what you are after here. To be sure, establishing a realistic budget is an important first step. No use falling for a Porsche on a Chevvy budget. That said, most folks establish what their needs are (two-way hitting?, Portable or not?, are you after a golf game experience that keeps your swing in check or after really accurate ball and/or club data (usually "or"), how much room do you have (can you fit a radar system in at all?) etc.) That will get you into the category of sim, from there you can establish needs and wants and go from there.

    IMO ranking is best done via category (overhead optical, radar ball flight tracking, impact conditions etc.) vs some notional price band. For someone who needs easy left/right swing and is concerned with impact conditions will be really impressed with an Eye XO system, while someone with the same considerations but wants to bring the unit to the range will not.

    Maybe you can clarify on what you are after and at what relative price range and I am sure you will get many inputs to consider. My two cents.

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    • #3
      Thank you jasonreg, appreciate you taking the time for some perspective.

      I'm actually waiting on my GCQuad sim in a box to arrive right now, excited to get it.

      Question I've got is more to help with an idea for a simulator community here where I live that can include all types of makes/models but distinguishes some between say those with a ~$500 option vs a $1K-$2K option vs the far more advanced systems. Trying to make it more simple to distinguish on features/benefits vs technical specifics which fewer folks may understand.

      Not entirely accurate here but something like the following is what I've got in mind:
      • Entry level options will vary but need to provide ball distance with a digital output of sorts
      • The mid tier will generally all have additional metrics but must provide the ability to project or to integrate with some type of simulated environment
      • The advanced tier will do all of that, generally a bit better and then must do... ???
      Outside of even more metrics, better accuracy, better graphics, etc I'm wondering about the key features/benefits that most commonly separate the "advanced" from the rest of the pack.

      Price definitely isn't the best way I know, but felt like it would be the easiest way. May very well be asking a question that can't be answered, or too uneducated to know it's a silly question to start. Apologies if either is the case. Thanks again for the time to provide thoughts.

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      • #4
        OK - well I understand a bit better. I would suggest just reading the various threads specifically in this and the Sim builds sections to get a flavor for what is important to folks. I gave you a few areas above but it is really a personal thing based on everything from space avail to budget to improvement goals or is it all about the beers with the group in the garage......

        This site has a lot of inputs specific to almost every sim solution out there - get reading!

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        • #5
          Will definitely do that. Thank you again!

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