I’m in the process of upgrading my OptiShot 2 with SkyTrak. I have a room in my house with an impact screen, computer, and projector. All that is missing is a good simulator. I use my simulator with my daughter who is a good Jr. golfer. I’m trying to be aware of budget but also not skimp. A fine line for sure. So… I’m a little concerned (and confused) about which golf simulator package to get with my SkyTrak. I've read other threads here and if I had to summarize they seem to say "They are all good, it just depends on what you're looking for." It seems to me simulator software is an important decision to get maximum enjoyment and value of SkyTrak. So I created this table which accounts for a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) over 5 years (note the SkyTrak Sub$ and Simulator $ are total cost over 5 years):
Here are my thoughts:
Right now I’m leaning toward Creative Golf 3-D for the value unless the others really are worth the extra money. I know this topics been covered in other threads but hopefully they way I'm presenting it here adds something to the topic. Any thoughts you all have would be greatly appreciated!
| Description | Device Price | SkyTrak Sub $ | Simulator $ | First Year Cost | TCO | Price/Yr | |
| Jack Nicklaus - Driving Range | 1995.00 | 495.00 | 499.75 | 2193.95 | 2989.75 | 597.95 | |
| Creative Golf 3-D - OneTime | 1995.00 | 495.00 | 499.95 | 2193.99 | 2989.95 | 597.99 | |
| World Golf Tour | 1995.00 | 999.75 | 2194.95 | 2994.75 | 598.95 | ||
| The Golf Game OneTime | 1995.00 | 495.00 | 795.00 | 2253.00 | 3285.00 | 657.00 | |
| Jack Nicklaus - Basic | 1995.00 | 495.00 | 999.75 | 2293.95 | 3489.75 | 697.95 | |
| Creative Golf 3-D - Annual | 1995.00 | 495.00 | 999.75 | 2293.95 | 3489.75 | 697.95 | |
| Jack Nicklaus - Premium | 1995.00 | 495.00 | 1249.75 | 2343.95 | 3739.75 | 747.95 | |
| TruGolf - Annual | 1995.00 | 495.00 | 1495.00 | 2393.00 | 3985.00 | 797.00 | |
| TruGolf - OneTime | 1995.00 | 495.00 | 1800.00 | 2454.00 | 4290.00 | 858.00 | |
- Jack Nicklaus Driving range is out (we want to play)
- Creative golf 3-D one-time purchase of $500.00 seems like a good value. Is it?
- WGT – Good value but only allows 1 player.
- After the above 3 the price/year jumps to almost 100/year. Is The Golf Game worth the extra money when compared to Creative Golf 3-D?
- Is Jack Nicklaus (Premium) worth the extra 50/year over The Golf Game and 150/year over Creative Golf 3-D?
- And finally, is TruGolf (Annual) worth yet another 50/yr over JN, 140/ry over TGG, and 200/yr over CG3-D?
Right now I’m leaning toward Creative Golf 3-D for the value unless the others really are worth the extra money. I know this topics been covered in other threads but hopefully they way I'm presenting it here adds something to the topic. Any thoughts you all have would be greatly appreciated!
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