Can Golf Simulators Improve Our Game Like Tiger Wood?

Golf Simulator - People around the world living in areas where golf is impossible to play due to winter conditions are keeping their golf swings grooved through the use of golf simulators. Most simulators come with a few golf courses loaded and optionally you can purchase additional courses for a moderate fee. As a golf amateur, I spent some time at many different golf simulators available today. Originally golf simulators require large, expensive equipment that was out of reach of the average home user. With lower prices, more and more golfers are set simulators decide in their homes.

We have started to see some of the major golf club manufacturers using advanced golf simulation to aid fitting and selling new equipment. Local golf professionals have also jumped on the bandwagon using advanced simulators to demonstrate swing errors aiding their customers visually, with the golfer being able to compare his swing to other top players who are the same height and have similar swing characteristics.

The question remains, Can Golf Simulators Improve Our  Game Like Tiger Wood ?  how accurate are modern simulators? We can literally hit the ball and visually check for distances to compare with the simulators results. The more expensive units are fairly impressive with surprisingly accurate readings. Measurements include spin rates, angles of attack, backspin and topspin generated.

How to Compare Indoor Golf Simulators

With the continual advances in technology and the wide range of options, choosing a golf simulator can be a daunting task. By understanding the key features of a golf simulator and comparing them to your needs, you can narrow the field rather quickly and hone in on the best choice for you. Determining if this is for Home or Commercial Use is the best place to start. If you are looking for your home, the most important considerations will be your budget and your space.

Price. Most systems designed for commercial use will fall in the mid to high end of that range. Graphics. Simulators will also come with HD graphics, wide screen formats and real time rendering of images Speed of rendering is a critical component for most commercial applications as customers don't like waiting for images to load.

Number and type of courses. The number of courses will drive the price. Having more and famous courses can help drive indoor golf revenue.

User interface and game modes. Golf swing analysis. There are several different methods for golf simulators to provide for swing analysis. Club path analysis shows the swing path, clubhead speed, position and angle of the face at impact. Ball flight analysis will look at launch angle and spin rate. Lastly, video capture allows for instruction and feedback on particular parts of the swing sequence.

Support and maintenance. Look at the length of the warranty, what it covers, whether there is remote support available, and if there is any sort of installation support.

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FairwayPro Golf Mat System Review

Golf Simulator - I was looking for an artificial grass mat to practice my golfing in my backyard. I spend time searching for a mat that's halfway decent and I have to adjust my setup so that I make contact with the ball a little higher so I can hit down on the ball. When I hit a bad shot, which occurs more frequently than I'd like, the shock sometimes is extremely unpleasant. This has really let me work on my iron and hybrid play. The divot feel is remarkable. To have a catching net and this tool I can practice everyday right at home.

FairwayPro is a brand-new golf mat system with a patented mechanism that allows it to react when it's impacted by a golf club, just like real grass does. The design includes a sliding turf surface that allows golfers to hit down-and-through and compress the ball, accurately simulating ball flight and the feel of carving out a divot after striking the ball. Moreover, FairwayPro provides the most forgiving turf surface and significantly reduces the shock and potential for injury that golfers experience with fat shots on conventional mats.

FairwayPro gives true feedback on your golf shots. With conventional mats, when you hit behind the ball, the club head may still bounce off the hard surface and slide into the ball, and the ball takes off as if you've executed a good hit. So you don't get correct feedback on a fat shot from ball flight; you have to rely on the shock you experience. With FairwayPro, you'll know if you've hit a fat shot because the impact will cause the turf surface to start sliding forward and the club head will hit the ball with much less force. The result is, you get true feedback on a fat shot from the loss of distance, not from the shock to your body. FairwayPro is ideal for short game practice, including punch and flop shots. In terms of product construction, FairwayPro is made of the finest materials, including German-made stainless-steel springs that are rated for 1 million cycles. The handle and panel assembly is reversible for left-handed golfers, and the premium turf is replaceable.

FairwayPro Golf Mat System Features

• FairwayPro is a golf mat system that reacts when it's impacted by a golf club, sliding forward and giving way, just like real grass does
• The patented design has a sliding turf surface that allows golfers to hit down-and-through and compress the ball
• FairwayPro provides the most forgiving surface, reducing the punishment from fat shots
• FairwayPro provides true feedback and is ideal for short game practice, accurately simulates ball flight and the feel of carving out a divot
• FairwayPro is manufactured with the finest materials. It's reversible for left-handed golfers and the premium turf is replaceable

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12'x9' OPTISHOT Home Virtual Golf Simulator ULTI STUDIO COMBO - Review

Golf Simulator - Optishot Home Virtual Golf Simulator ULTI STUDIO COMBO is a complete package to learn as profesional golf . If you are serious about becoming a professional, you should consider this packet. PACKAGE INCLUDES: 1 Optishot 1 Calloway Pro Caddie ball dispenser 1 Opti Ulti Mat 1 Putting Extension/Stance mat 1 Ultra Short Throw Projector 1 Universal Projector Mount 1 Impact Screen WITH ENCLOSURE - This is everything you need EXCEPT THE PIPE (EMT CONDUIT) - 1 Custom 12'x9'commercial grade impact screen - Frame fittings - Bungies - Wall Clips (to fasten frame to wall) - Pipe(emt conduit) quantity and cut lengths GUIDE for those who are providing their own pipe. 1 BONUS Ambi Mat ($350 Value) 10 FREE Almost Golf Balls PIPE (EMT CONDUIT) SOLD SEPARATELY PADS NOT INCLUDED.

Optishot Home Virtual Golf Simulator ULTI STUDIO COMBO Product Features

• 1 OptiShot
• 1 Calloway Pro Caddie Ball Dispenser
• 1 Opti Ulti Mat With Putting Extension(Dual Stance Mat) and BONUS AMBIDEXTROUS MAT
• 1 Ultra Short Throw Projector with Universal Projector Mount
• 1 Impact Screen AND Mini Enclosure with Fittings, PIPE(EMT CONDUIT) SOLD SEPERATELY

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P3ProSwing Pro Package for Clubs | Reviews

Golf Simulator - P3ProSwing Pro Package for Clubs was Very accurate. A lot of bang for your buck. Steel frame makes it super durable and the three different readings off the bottom of the club make it as accurate as I could have imagined. Integrates ($200 for the program) with vector launch systems (except for proswing virtual courses). Makes for fun winter golf if you have an appropriate inside location and the virtual courses.One virtual course comes with the program. You will want to check out the prices on add'l virtual courses.

The P3ProSwingTM is a leading instruction tool, giving highly accurate data of your club before, at and after impact with the ball. Used with any club in your bag, the P3ProSwingTM is a complete swing analysis system for golfers of all levels. Best of all, the P3ProSwing evolves into an advanced Golf Simulator, including multiple course play with the P3ProSwing Virtual Course Packs. P3ProSwingTM analyzer consists of a 9" x 14" high tech sensing platform and software program that measures and captures the information from 65 optical elements to create an instant visual representation of your swing data. The P3ProSwing provides a full range of information to help you understand the mechanics of your club through your swing and the resulting ball flight calculations. You will receive dynamic swing analysis that will give you an accurate, objective, and scientific analysis of each swing that you take whether on the driving range or the back nine.

P3ProSwing Pro Package for Clubs Product Features

• Golf Swing Analyzer for Home or Business
• Two 18-hole Custom Designed Virtual Golf Courses
• Fully Upgradeable Technology
• Great Value!

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OptiShot Home Simulator Bundle - Callaway Golf Net & 18 FREE HX Practice Balls

Golf Simulator - The OptiShot Infrared Golf Simulator Home Range Bundle gives you everything you need to build your own seat golf simulation. Including Simulator OptiShot infrared Callaway practice balls 6 'Tri-Ball Hitting Net Callaway HX and 18, you'll be ready in a few minutes, take some of the historical exchange rates in the world! The OptiShot combines pinpoint accurate swing analysis in a highly realistic, three-dimensional environment, all in the comfort of your own home.

The OptiShot is really three devices in one, 3D Golf Software Allows you to play replications of some of the world's most famous golf courses, like Torrey Pines and Big Horn Golf Club in Southern California.
True Simulation Distance and direction of a golf shot are determined at the point of impact. True simulation uses scientific methods to capture impact data, and relays the results in real-time to the player in a visual display that replicates each shot.

OptiShot Home Simulator Bundle Features: 

• Easy Setup Growing library of world class golf courses Play with up to four players Hit all shots from tee to green Use your own clubs Putt out or choose auto putt Amazing realism 
• Accurate Swing Analyzer Sixteen advanced infrared optical sensors accurately measure your club through the impact zone, capturing shot impact conditions. Features:
• Club head speed Face angle Swing path Toe/center/heel-to-face contact Visual feedback of each shot What You Need 
• To take full advantage of the OptiShot, you only need a computer (minimum system requirements: Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7; 2GB of memory and 3GB of disk space; high end graphics card required for 3D golf), golf club, and 8.5-foot or higher ceilings. The device is for indoor use only.

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Dancin Dogg OptiShot Infrared Golf Simulator Review

Golf Simulator - The great thing about Dancin Dogg OptiShot Infrared Golf Simulator is that it tells you exactly what you are doing wrong, outside/in swing with open club face (so that's why it sliced).. but aside from its practice app if you get bored just swinging a club over and over like at a driving range you can play the 3dd golf that comes with it. Setup is very easy and the software updates itself automatically. The graphics are terrific! I have a core i5 2.5Ghz laptop with 6 gig of RAM and it loads quickly and runs smoothly. The Optishot does NOT need any special tapes (like some of its competitors) and I can use my own clubs. The accuracy is dead on as I usually pull hook bad shots and within a few days of using this I have now been able to see EXACTLY why and when I make these bad shots and correct them. There are two modes for practice...practice zone and 3DD practice. The 3DD software that is included has some really good graphics and is quite realistic (especially displayed using a projector). I like the way it tells me what I am doing as far as the degrees the face is open or closed, inside/out or outside/in swing path etc. The only thing missing is angle of attack which is valuable if you want to start working on playing different trajectories. The putting takes awhile to get use to but overall this is a great product and is worth every penny. If you get to where you can hit straight or consistent shots on the Optishot you'll do the same on the course.

Dancin Dogg OptiShot Infrared Golf Simulator Product Features

•     Club head speed, Face angle, Swing path
•     Library of world class golf courses
•     Easy three step setup, Software upgrades and new courses
•     Supports left or right-handed players, and Standard or metric measurements
•     Comes with a 180 day manufacturers limited warranty

Dancin Dogg OptiShot Infrared Golf Simulator Costumer Reviews

Best bang for the buck!,By R. Robinson
Having researched many competing golf simulators, I chose to take a chance on the Optishot. I am very satisified with my purchase as the accuracy, reliability, and ease of use of this product far exceeded my expectations. I use it in my garage and have a low-cost projector attached to my laptop that displays the images on the wall (no screen is needed since you can play without a ball!). The Optishot does NOT need any special tapes (like some of its competitors) and I can use my own clubs. The accuracy is dead on as I usually pull hook bad shots and within a few days of using this I have now been able to see EXACTLY why and when I make these bad shots and correct them. The 3DD software that is included has some really good graphics and is quite realistic (especially displayed using a projector). I also purchased the Tiger Woods 08 game and that has allowed my children to want to play with Dad now too! I think there was an earlier version last year that some folks may have had some trouble with lighting conditions, but the new version works with no problems at all even with some outside light coming in through the windows. I highly recommend this product as anything less than $400 is well worth it if it can help you to enjoy playing golf that much more!

Love it! By kito
I have had mine for a couple weeks now and have really enjoyed it. I read all the reviews from people complaining about accuracy, lighting etc. I even read about a guy over 6'6" complaining about not being able to use it with his 8'6" ceilings....well duh!. This sim doesn't magically shorten your golf clubs. It does claim that it can be used with 8'6" ceilings but that depends on how tall you are. Anyway, I have been very impressed with mine. Since the first swing it has registered accurate distances and ball flight. My normal bad shot is a hook and the Optishot does a great job of copying it. I like the way it tells me what I am doing as far as the degrees the face is open or closed, inside/out or outside/in swing path etc. I am 6'5" and still play rounds of golf on it indoors. I built up a set of 2' long clubs so I can clear the ceiling and set the sensor up on an ottoman...this is just for fun and not for practice. I do my practicing with my regular clubs outside on my deck and has worked fine. Even though I have used it mostly when it was dark out, I have had good results during the day as long as I block it from sunlight. Also,those complaining about the Optishot not being accurate as far as direction of your shot....you must line up to the sensors and not just the ball! Watching the screen can get you out of alignment without realizing it. I put a tape strip on my mat 90 degrees from the sensor bars to help me remember that. Bye Bye Tiger Woods Wii

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Golf Simulator - How To Choose One

Golf simulator is a device which can engage an individual human replicates some golf in an area by using a photographic frame are covered. This setting is simulated photographic freeware created by a computer program. Therefore, if you are a professional golfer, then you can practice a bit at home with this simulator. This device gives you full access to a carpet of grass and a real golf club.

There are several expert grade versions that you can buy for home use. You would be quite amazed to know that an expert model offers you plenty of features such as a screen cage, projection screen, turf mat and golf clubs. Some of the expert versions allow you to play golf on an actual golf course. Buy golf simulators in case you are a big fan of this sport!

Golf  Simulators for Sale

There are about 4-6 major golf simulator companies on the market today that sell large, virtual golf simulators and about another 4-6 companies that sell smaller, home golf simulators

Golf Simulators, most recognizable for their relationship with the PGA Tour, has seen great reviews over the past few years for their innovation and use of new technology in all of their products. This Ohio based company uses very advanced technology to deliver a full golf screen experience by expanding the total screen area to almost 180 degrees around you.

Full Swing Golf - Their "Champion Series" of golf simulators has brought about a lot of attention from golf professionals and golf facilities alike. Their simulators utilize an infrared tracking system coupled with an HD projector to display crisp graphics and simulate a life-like setting. Infrared has it's pros and cons in terms of accuracy, but overall this product is very solid.

P3ProSwing - a company with a focus on home golf simulators comes in at a great price with good performance. The PGA Learning Center has partnered with this company and uses their simulators exclusively in their facility.

High Definition Golf loads these extremely high quality golf courses onto their simulators for you and coupled with their ball tracking system, make for a very realistic simulator.

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