First off, this website has been a treasure trove of information. Definitely would not have gotten this far without it! But now I'm at a crossroads and figured I'd be that guy that posts and asks for some help and feedback! I've attached a few pics of my room and progress so far. I'm sure I'll have more questions as I move forward, and I'm definitely open to feedback and recommendations.
My ceiling is about 8'-6" so I'm a little limited height wise, but I can easily swing most irons with no problem. I've swung the driver a dozen times and haven't hit the ceiling, but mentally I think I'm changing my swing to avoid it. Time will tell. Room is 15'-6" wide x about 16' deep to the support post in the middle of the room. Bar and cabinets is going in the back of the room at a later date...
I have a Skytrak in the box, waiting for me to finish this room...
I've already installed a Par2Pro Stealth screen. It's 12' wide with a little over 8' of useable height. Love it.
I've installed some 1/2" thick EVA Foam padding and the FTD Putting Elite turf. Still need to find some shallow cups to install that I can aim at!
Projector can be mounted ideally about 6' to 9' from the screen - I'm planning on getting a CCE mat and locating where I'm hitting about 8' from the screen.
Projector - I really want 4k for the price point I'm at (ironically $4k), but I think "Enhanced 4K" will work. I'd like to be able to watch movies with the family with the same projector. I know the impact screen is not ideal for movies, but whatever. I think I'm ready to pull the trigger on an Epson L1100U with the short throw #1 lens. I've done more research on projectors than I care to admit. You know when you do so much research you talk yourself out of everything? That's about where I'm at... I've seen a couple builds on here from guys with the Epson L1300UNL, but it's a little more expensive and I think the 6000 lumens of the L1100U is more than sufficient for my room. Guys with the Epson 1300UNL projector - any feedback, any regrets? Am I making the right decision here?
As soon as I pull the trigger on the projector, I need to get something on the ceiling in front of the screen. I've hit a few lob wedges from about 8' away and the ball's coming off the screen and hitting the ceiling. I knew this would happen but didn't know for sure where it would hit. I'm thinking about attaching some 2"-3" foam to a 4' x 6' sheet of plywood, covering with some black fabric and attaching to the ceiling in front of the projector... anyone done something like that?
My ceiling is about 8'-6" so I'm a little limited height wise, but I can easily swing most irons with no problem. I've swung the driver a dozen times and haven't hit the ceiling, but mentally I think I'm changing my swing to avoid it. Time will tell. Room is 15'-6" wide x about 16' deep to the support post in the middle of the room. Bar and cabinets is going in the back of the room at a later date...
I have a Skytrak in the box, waiting for me to finish this room...
I've already installed a Par2Pro Stealth screen. It's 12' wide with a little over 8' of useable height. Love it.
I've installed some 1/2" thick EVA Foam padding and the FTD Putting Elite turf. Still need to find some shallow cups to install that I can aim at!
Projector can be mounted ideally about 6' to 9' from the screen - I'm planning on getting a CCE mat and locating where I'm hitting about 8' from the screen.
Projector - I really want 4k for the price point I'm at (ironically $4k), but I think "Enhanced 4K" will work. I'd like to be able to watch movies with the family with the same projector. I know the impact screen is not ideal for movies, but whatever. I think I'm ready to pull the trigger on an Epson L1100U with the short throw #1 lens. I've done more research on projectors than I care to admit. You know when you do so much research you talk yourself out of everything? That's about where I'm at... I've seen a couple builds on here from guys with the Epson L1300UNL, but it's a little more expensive and I think the 6000 lumens of the L1100U is more than sufficient for my room. Guys with the Epson 1300UNL projector - any feedback, any regrets? Am I making the right decision here?
As soon as I pull the trigger on the projector, I need to get something on the ceiling in front of the screen. I've hit a few lob wedges from about 8' away and the ball's coming off the screen and hitting the ceiling. I knew this would happen but didn't know for sure where it would hit. I'm thinking about attaching some 2"-3" foam to a 4' x 6' sheet of plywood, covering with some black fabric and attaching to the ceiling in front of the projector... anyone done something like that?
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