Christmas Ideas for Simulator

[OK Shooter]

I've attached pictures of my simulator build from this summer. It went from storage space in the back of the garage to a temperature controlled room with 14' ceilings in the hitting area. It was a great summer project for me and my dad to complete together.

I have a high end gaming PC built by my IT guy at the office, nice speakers (both in wall and out) and receiver, HDMI Matrix Switch, multiple TVs on the wall in the back sitting area, a sectional couch ordered but it won't arrive until February, and a touch screen monitor on the wall near the hitting area. I've added a small wireless keyboard, mouse, and controller/remote and I'm happy with my current projector.

My launch monitor is a Skytrak and I play on TGC 2019. While I'd like to eventually upgrade my launch monitor, I'm happy with it for the time being.

My wife is asking me about Christmas presents but I really can't think of anything I want so I thought I would check with you guys who have a simulator. What could I add that you recommend? The only thing I can really think of is some type of video system to capture swings and or communicate with others but I'm new to this so any thoughts or recommendations are welcome.

Thanks everyone!

[3on3putt]

Nice setup! It looks like you just leave your clubs stacked up against that cabinet or a wall while you play? I have been doing the same, but I recently ordered a nice big staff bag to put next to the hitting mat to keep all my clubs.

I tried using my regular stand bag but it was kind of a pain since the bag sits at an angle and the opening is not very big. But a staff bag sits up straight and has a really large opening so clubs come in and out much more easily. Plus it just looks cool.

If you have room on a back wall or something, a cell phone mount that attaches to the wall for filming is also nice to have (or a tripod if you don't have a nearby back wall).

I've also seen some really cool wall murals that would look good on all those white walls you have. Or some flags from various golf courses or golf art. Something to fill the white space.

[gojoholo]

Rather than a bag, how about a wooden golf club rack:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082HYKPMZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_sJo2Fb53HF0E1

[Dax]

I agree with this one. I believe others have used fishing rod holders.

[wzjy47]

If you're looking for an inexpensive way to record/playback your swing, Kinovea works pretty well:

https://golfsimulatorforum.com/forum/build-your-own/computer-systems/136645-automatic-swing-recording-and-slow-motion-playback-with-kinovea

I've got two of these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q35V5NP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These will also work:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1080p-Full-HD-120fps-High-Speed-OV2710-CMOS-Mini-Box-USB-Web-Camera-2-1mm-Lens/222144549389?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2MP-1080P-120fps-High-Speed-Mini-UVC-USB-Camera-Module-2-8-12mm-Varifocal-Lens/222144518262?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

If you're looking for more software, Protee Play isn't too bad.

[gojoholo]

Having suggested a club rack, I decided to build one myself this morning. Not a thing of beauty I suppose. It was made from scraps and leftovers, but it should be functional.