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