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New to simulators? Start here. These are the questions buyers ask most

You can start for around $600 with an entry-level launch monitor like the Garmin R10. The value sweet spot for most committed golfers is roughly $2,500 to $3,000, which buys noticeably better accuracy and software. Full studio setups with a screen, enclosure, and projector run from about $5,000 up into five figures.

A common rule of thumb is at least 10 feet of ceiling height, 10 to 12 feet of width, and 15 or more feet of depth for a comfortable setup. Camera-based launch monitors that sit beside you need far less room depth, while radar units need several feet of space behind the ball to track accurately. Your ceiling height is usually the hardest limit to work around.

A launch monitor is the device that reads your shot and measures the data. It is the brain of the setup. A full simulator adds everything else around it: an impact screen, an enclosure, a projector, a hitting mat, and software that lets you play virtual courses. You can use a launch monitor on its own for practice, then build out a full simulator over time.

It depends on the system. Entry-level units are generally around 85 to 90 percent true to real life, which is plenty for practice and fun. The best camera-based systems can come within about 1 percent of reality when set up correctly. For most golfers, the difference is far less important than buying a unit that fits their space and budget.

Yes, garages are one of the most popular spots. The two things to check first are ceiling height, since many garages sit right around the 9 to 10 foot minimum, and depth for your longest swing. Camera-based launch monitors are usually the better fit for garages because they need less room behind the ball than radar units.

Only if you want to play virtual courses with a projected image. For data and practice alone, a launch monitor and a hitting net are enough. For the full experience you will want an impact screen built to take repeated hits and a short-throw projector, which fits the screen image cleanly in a tight room without you casting a shadow.

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