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Room-First Planning

Build a golf simulator that actually fits your space

Plan around your room size, launch monitor type, and safe ball containment before you buy. Avoid the most common mistakes homeowners make.

Not sure your room fits? Start with room requirements.

01
Pick a simulator direction
Monitor, package, or room-first system
02
Confirm your room fits
Ceiling height, swing clearance, depth
03
Build the component stack
Components that work together, no re-buys
04
Compare and choose
Reviews, shortlists, and side-by-side compare
Find your tier

Budget navigator

Entry Build
~$2,500-$4,000

Garmin R10 or SkyTrak Plus, basic enclosure, hitting mat.

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Mid Build
~$4,500-$7,000

SkyTrak Plus or Bushnell LP, quality enclosure, projector.

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Premium Build
~$8,000+

GC3 or Uneekor Eye Mini, full bay, dedicated room.

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Most recommended

Top monitor picks

SkyTrak Plus Best Overall
~$1,995

Best overall value -- camera, 12ft rooms, all major software.

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Mevo Gen 2 Best Under $1,500
~$1,299

Best under $1,500 -- no subscription, outdoor use, 16ft rooms.

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Bushnell Launch Pro Best Accuracy
~$3,499

Best accuracy -- measured club data for coach work.

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Plan before you buy

Planning guides

Room Requirements

The numbers that actually matter for ceiling, depth, and width.

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Launch Monitor Guide

Camera vs radar, overhead vs floor, indoor vs outdoor.

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Impact Screens

Safety first -- what you need before any other component.

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Garage Setups

Most common build environment -- what works and what doesn't.

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Golf Simulator Mats

The most under-researched component. Wrong mat causes injury.

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Where to Buy

Reliable retailers, what to avoid, and how to get best pricing.

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Get a specific recommendation

Not sure where to start?

Answer 7 questions about your room, budget, and goals. Get a specific monitor, enclosure type, and total budget estimate.

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