Golf Simulators — Every Tier Explained
From a launch monitor in the corner of a garage to a dedicated studio with a retractable screen and TrackMan — here's exactly what's on the ladder, what each level costs, and who it's actually for.
The tech at the heart of every setup
The launch monitor is what reads your swing — ball speed, launch angle, spin rate, club path, carry distance and more. Everything else in the room serves it. Prices run from €595 to €20,600, and the jump in accuracy and data depth is real, though for most club golfers the mid-tier is plenty.
Entry (€595–€900) — practice and family use
Square Golf Launch Monitor — Indoor only. High speed 3D camera System. Putting and club data One of our most popular launch monitors. No monthly subscriptions, operates on a pay as you play model.
Rapsodo MLM2Pro — dual-camera with swing video and shot tracer, integrates with E6 Connect. Strong value for golfers who want visual feedback without a big investment.
Mid-tier (€2,000–€4,500) — serious practice
SkyTrak Max — photometric, sub-millimetre ball tracking, connects to E6 Connect and WGT. Where you start if you want reliable shot data to train with rather than just play. Works well with a net or a full enclosure.
MEVO Gen 2 - the latest from Flightscope this is a great, reliable launch monitor. Comes with some free software too including access to 8 E6 courses, practice app and skills challenges.
Square Golf Omni - Indoor & Outdoor, new from quare golf this is getting rave reviews online. 4 high speed cameras. No subscription fees.
Professional (€7,000–€20,600) — studio or commercial grade
Protee VX - this is is one of the best-value ceiling-mounted launch monitors out there. It uses dual high-speed cameras and AI-powered tracking to measure key metrics like club path, face angle and impact data. Currently our most popular ceiling launch monitor
Uneekor EYE XO — overhead camera system, club and ball tracking simultaneously, massive data set. The choice for serious players and anyone fitting or coaching others.
TrackMan 4 / IO — the tour standard, used by every major equipment manufacturer and tour pro. If you need the last word in accuracy and global data benchmarking, this is it. The IO is the indoor-only version.
Not sure which is right for your handicap and how you play? That's the first thing we work through in a consultation — and your €50 comes off the order. See pricing for full bundle costs.
The quickest way to get hitting
If you want a complete setup without speccing every component yourself, we offer three broad paths:
Starter net-and-mat (~€1,485)
A hitting mat, impact net, and entry launch monitor — Square Golf Omni, Rapsodo or MEVO Gen 2. Works in a garage, garden room or any space where you can swing freely. No screen, no projector — just real shot data. Good for serious practice without the full build cost. You can upgrade to a screen later without starting over.
Sim-in-a-Box (€8,995)
Our most popular bundle and the setup most people have in mind when they start looking. One purchase covers launch monitor, enclosure frame, impact screen, short-throw projector, hitting mat and PC. You get the full simulator experience — virtual courses, shot data, multiplayer — in a room from 3m H × 4m W × 5m L. DIY or we can install for you (additional fee)
Bespoke build (€10,000–€20,000+)
For a dedicated room, garden studio or commercial install. We design around your space — custom screen size, flush wall-panel enclosures, lighting, acoustic treatment, flooring, premium projector and whichever launch monitor fits the brief. Every bespoke build is different; we've done low-ceiling garages with offset hitting positions and full 6m purpose-built garden rooms. No two are the same.
What stops the ball and shows the course
The screen does two jobs: it has to survive a golf ball travelling at 250+ km/h, and it has to project a clean, bright image. Those aren't easy to reconcile, so the material matters.
Sim Space enclosure
Our standard full enclosure — a steel frame with side and rear padding, and an impact screen rated for continuous ball strike. Available in sizes to fit most rooms. The frame gives you clean sight lines and keeps stray shots off the walls. Price varies by size; it's the right choice for most home installs.
GTS Ultra Stealth retractable screen
If the room serves another purpose — a home gym, games room or garage workshop — the GTS Ultra Stealth rolls away when not in use. Custom-sized to fit the opening, zero-footprint when retracted. The material is the same high-impact weave as a fixed screen; there's no image quality trade-off. Ideal when you can't justify a dedicated room but want the full simulator experience.
DIY screen and trim kit
For the budget-conscious builder. We supply the impact screen material and trim so you can build your own frame from standard timber or steel section — the screen itself is the same quality, just without the engineered frame. Honest trade-off: you save on the frame cost and do the woodwork yourself. Ideal for a workshop or a garage where you're comfortable building a basic stud frame.
All our screens work with short-throw or standard projectors; we spec the throw distance to your room at the design stage. See room design for how screen size relates to hitting distance.
What you actually play on
The launch monitor reads the shot; the software decides where it goes. The main platforms we work with:
E6 Connect — the most widely used simulator software in Ireland. Clean UI, large course library (90+ premium courses including St Andrews, Pebble Beach and Augusta National), multi-player online, and practice modes with shot dispersion analysis. Compatible with most mid-to-high launch monitors.
GSPro — popular with TrackMan and Uneekor users who want a more realistic ball flight model and community-uploaded course library (thousands of courses, user-generated). Slightly less polished UI but the physics are excellent.
WGT Golf — browser-based, works with SkyTrak. Lower price point and good for casual play.
Garmin Home Tee Hero — bundled with the R10 and R50. 43,000+ courses, no subscription on the basic tier.
Software is included and configured as part of every bespoke install. We don't just hand you a box — the PC arrives set up, calibrated and ready to play.
When off-the-shelf doesn't fit
About a third of the setups we install are fully bespoke — either because the room doesn't match a standard enclosure, or because the client wants a finish that a boxed product won't deliver.
Typical bespoke elements:
Custom screen width and height (we've built everything from 2.8m wide to 5m+)
Flush faux leather Irish made wall panels with acoustic foam behind — no visible frame
Custom hitting strip (typically 400mm × 800mm) inset into the flooring
Laser projector (Panasonic, 5,000–6,000 lumens) for rooms with ambient light
UNICOL wall/ceiling projector mount, concealed cabling
TrackMan, Uneekor or ProTee as the tracking system
We've built studios for single-handicappers who want tour-grade data, fitting bays for club professionals, and event-hire rooms used commercially. Lead time for a bespoke build is 4–6 weeks from design sign-off.
Not sure where your project fits on the ladder? Compare TrackMan and Foresight if you're at the top end, or start with our room design guide if you're still working out what the space can take.
Come and hit a few before you decide
Our Dublin demo centre is on the Belgard Road, just off the M50. Book a €50 consultation — you'll hit the launch monitor you're considering, we'll answer every question, and the €50 comes off your order. Call 01 582 6935 or book online.
Or call us directly: 01 582 6935