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SOR2010

Hi decided to share my set up, as I've been asked a few times on different platforms, might help someone thinking of doing something similar, If you've any questions just ask and i'll try to help if I can, I've found The Golf Simulator forum a great resource as well groups on Facebook: Skytrak User's & TGC2019 SkyTrak Users & Garage Golf Simulator (Youtube & Facebook)

My setup:
Sim : Skytrak Golf Sim €1500
Screen: Carl's Place 7.5 x 13.5ft Premium Screen €900 delivery & duty
Projector: Optoma GT1080 Darbee €500
Mat: 2mx2m 30mm Nylon tee Rangeking.ie €300
Sim Software: Skytrak Range free but €100 per year licence
TGC2019 €840 lifetime usage

Both the Screen & Sim were sourced in the US,
The Sim was a reconditioned unit from Skytrak directly last November,
The screen was bought online & shipped using AddressPal
The enclosure I made myself using 1" Steel Electrical Conduit and sourced the fittings from Equipashop.ie 25mm couplings. €140
I then got Black material from a local shop to make the enclosure. €50

This was originally 2 sheds I made into 1 the flooring is interlocking floor mats from Halfords and I used Insulated plaster board on all the walls,
The room is 4mx4m and 3.2m high which is loads of room for swinging driver & full Lob wedges. Ill add some photo's if anyone has any questions feel free to ask

SOR2010

Some Pictures

SOR2010

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SOR2010

Was lucky to get a stand from a local shop

rickis tache

Any chance of a ballpark figure?

SOR2010

rickis tache wrote: »

Any chance of a ballpark figure?

I’ll update the original post but including a good pc for TGC2019 about €4K so it depends on what you want to use it for,
Skytrak software will work fine on an iPad / iPhone if you just want to practice but once you try playing it’s hard to go to the range

twounderpar

Well done. Looks excellent. Does it include driving range and a chance to play other courses.

SOR2010

twounderpar wrote: »

Well done. Looks excellent. Does it include driving range and a chance to play other courses.

Yes the Skytrak has a range as the basic free package, €100 /year gets you a Game improvement package which has bag mapping, wedge matrix & target practice, I find this excellent, €200 gets you 5 courses on WGT which is an iOS software, I’ve tried this and it’s ok

TGC19 on the other hand is excellent 100k+ courses online play, tournaments and you can design your own courses, I went with the lifetime sub which was €850

You can be up and running with Skytrak for about €3k new just depends if you want a screen or not, in a couple of months they’ll drop back in price

twounderpar

Many thanks for your reply.

Ollieboy

Lovely set up, but is it worth it? Did you improve much? Can you play fades and draw shots on it?

I’ve got the space but I’m not sure if I’ll use it enough. Have pool, darts and gym and they are rarely used!

But I still want it! Lol

SOR2010

Ollieboy wrote: »

Lovely set up, but is it worth it? Did you improve much? Can you play fades and draw shots on it?

I’ve got the space but I’m not sure if I’ll use it enough. Have pool, darts and gym and they are rarely used!

But I still want it! Lol

You can play Fade’s Draw’s Stingers Flops even Shanks! Lol

I have definitely improved I practice 3-4 times a week sometimes only 20mins sometimes 2 hours, play on line tournaments, or just go and do some practice on the range,
Since December I’ve changed my swing and am definitely more consistent with Driver,

I won my first Club Comp in March in the first comp of the year and just outside the top 5 the next week, then Covid ended that!

It’s great to try things out, new swing or just trying to hit different shots

One of the reasons I got this is I want to try to get to single figures in 2 years

slave1

You jammy whammy, lovely setup, well worth the effort

6o9fv7jpreb180

Great set up, would love to have something similar in a year or two ðŸ™ðŸ™

2 questions..1. did you contact skytrak directly about reconditioned units or did you see an offer?

2. If a left handed golfer wants to use your one, how awkward would it be to move the unit so it suited their swing?

Im asking because I play left handed so if any friends came over, the unit would have to move to accommodate them.

Thanks

SOR2010

I saw them on their website, they regularly sell them with 6-12months warranty.

You would need to rotate the Skytrak for left & right players, some guys use a ”lazy susan”
another option is the Mevo+ which reads from behind like a Trackman, these are supposed to be great for outdoors but some guy’s aren’t impressed for indoors, you also need space for this set up about 15ft min from your screen, but guys are saying closer to 18 works best.

I’ve seen guys marking the ground with the location of the Skytrak for quick rotation

GreeBo

SOR2010 wrote: »

I saw them on their website, they regularly sell them with 6-12months warranty.

You would need to rotate the Skytrak for left & right players, some guys use a ”lazy susan”
another option is the Mevo+ which reads from behind like a Trackman, these are supposed to be great for outdoors but some guy’s aren’t impressed for indoors, you also need space for this set up about 15ft min from your screen, but guys are saying closer to 18 works best.

I’ve seen guys marking the ground with the location of the Skytrak for quick rotation

I was going to suggest wiring in two locations/points for the unit, each marked out. Then you can just pick it up and move it and not have to faff with cables etc. Though I guess it would probably be fine on batteries, I think its 5hrs or so?

SOR2010

GreeBo wrote: »

I was going to suggest wiring in two locations/points for the unit, each marked out. Then you can just pick it up and move it and not have to faff with cables etc. Though I guess it would probably be fine on batteries, I think its 5hrs or so?

Yeah the battery life is very good, I use the USB connected to the pc “Direct Mode” as the gaming pc doesn’t have WiFi and it’s not an issue for me to have to move it, mind you the wife’s a Lefty!

Once it’s fully charged just rotate it it’s very easy once you align it for each location

plumber77

is internet essential after the software is downloaded.

SOR2010

plumber77 wrote: »

is internet essential after the software is downloaded.

Only for online game play,
The Skytrak range does not require internet and will connect to to an iPad or pc via its own WiFi and you can practice there.

I started with none, then wired a line to the shed, once I had a good speed I got TGC19 and started playing online, I had tried WGT but TGC is streets ahead.

It’s great to be able to go and hit 30-60 balls within a few mins!

plumber77

That's great. Cheers

bailey99

Do u come set up my one for me please? Are u in cork?!!!

What dimensions would you need?

SOR2010

bailey99 wrote: »

Do u come set up my one for me please? Are u in cork?!!!

What dimensions would you need?

Not in Cork unfortunately but it is an easy enough to set up yourself,
I’ve about 16ft x 17ft but once you can swing a driver you have enough space, I’ve seen some guys set up in 10ft wide space,

How much room have you?

SOR2010

Some update pictures of my set up, I’ve added stage curtains & cinema chairs, it’s great for movie nights!

redzerdrog

That is class! If only I had the space!!

We are gona try build on an extension to make a play room for the kids, I will be making sure any extension has a 10 ft ceiling just in case I can incorporate something like this in it at some stage

SOR2010

redzerdrog wrote: »

That is class! If only I had the space!!

We are gona try build on an extension to make a play room for the kids, I will be making sure any extension has a 10 ft ceiling just in case I can incorporate something like this in it at some stage

Definitely do! That fact that it doubles as a cinema is a great feature too,
Decent screen & projector make it fun for all the family! Great selling point to the financial controller!

It was great in the first lockdown for family nights

franglan

How does the putting part work then? Or is all drivers and irons?

Jimbee

Has anyone bought the mevo plus? I built a cage net in my garden and heard reports that skytrak is not great outdoors so that's why I'm looking at the mevo plus.
It's roughly €2100 all in 5 golf courses but you need to have IOS which is putting me off as I'm very much android geek.

SOR2010

franglan wrote: »

How does the putting part work then? Or is all drivers and irons?

Sorry Fran I must of missed this,
Putting is ok takes some getting used too!
In TGC19 you can set putts to read straight only but you still need to pick line, If there is a break it will still break it's only STRAIGHT in the sense of the stroke!

Lots of competitions online have putting on with 2 yard gimmes

SOR2010

Jimbee wrote: »

Has anyone bought the mevo plus? I built a cage net in my garden and heard reports that skytrak is not great outdoors so that's why I'm looking at the mevo plus.
It's roughly €2100 all in 5 golf courses but you need to have IOS which is putting me off as I'm very much android geek.

Check out Mevo Plus groups on Facebook or golfsimulatorforum.com you'll get loads of info there, I looked at the Mevo+ but I was tight with the room for indoors as it's a radar device not sure about hitting into a net but I'm sure you'll get the info in the above

thecomedian

Jimbee wrote: »

Has anyone bought the mevo plus? I built a cage net in my garden and heard reports that skytrak is not great outdoors so that's why I'm looking at the mevo plus.
It's roughly €2100 all in 5 golf courses but you need to have IOS which is putting me off as I'm very much android geek.

I’ve ordered one and it will be another 6 weeks before I get it.
I went with it because of the outdoor option. I don’t think the Skytrak works in direct sunlight.
There’s not much between the 2 so if you have the room I’d go with the Mevo.

bustercherry

thecomedian wrote: »

I’ve ordered one and it will be another 6 weeks before I get it.
I went with it because of the outdoor option. I don’t think the Skytrak works in direct sunlight.
There’s not much between the 2 so if you have the room I’d go with the Mevo.

Where did you order from?

Jimbee

thecomedian wrote: »

I’ve ordered one and it will be another 6 weeks before I get it.
I went with it because of the outdoor option. I don’t think the Skytrak works in direct sunlight.
There’s not much between the 2 so if you have the room I’d go with the Mevo.

Speaking about skytrak and the sunlight issue I wonder if its a major problem in Ireland as we wouldn't get the sun like the USA for instance, and most of these forms are USA based. Would a sun umbrella be enough to make it work outdoors.

Jimbee

bustercherry wrote: »

Where did you order from?

Sergio Coyle is the Republic of Ireland rep for Mia sports UK. He's a pro and does golf lessons in Dublin also.

bustercherry

Jimbee wrote: »

Sergio Coyle is the Republic of Ireland rep for Mia sports UK. He's a pro and does golf lessons in Dublin also.

So does he take the order or do you order online with Mia? Was looking at it myself as I want a launch monitor rather than simulator.

Jimbee

bustercherry wrote: »

So does he take the order or do you order online with Mia? Was looking at it myself as I want a launch monitor rather than simulator.

I emailed Mia sport and Sergio called me to discuss. The 8 weeks is a let down as the lockdown could be over but good practice tool all the same. Ge said you need ios if you want to play the free courses on the system.

thecomedian

bustercherry wrote: »

Where did you order from?

Direct to MIA Sports Technology in the UK.
I can pm details if you want

thecomedian

Jimbee wrote: »

Speaking about skytrak and the sunlight issue I wonder if its a major problem in Ireland as we wouldn't get the sun like the USA for instance, and most of these forms are USA based. Would a sun umbrella be enough to make it work outdoors.

I thought the same thing. I tried to buy a skytrak of adverts a few weeks ago (but it was too much) but after talking to a friend who got a Mevo Plus last summer I went with the Mevo. I’d say a sun umbrella would work but I thought why try to make it work when I can buy the Mevo

Jimbee

thecomedian wrote: »

I thought the same thing. I tried to buy a skytrak of adverts a few weeks ago (but it was too much) but after talking to a friend who got a Mevo Plus last summer I went with the Mevo. I’d say a sun umbrella would work but I thought why try to make it work when I can buy the Mevo

Did you have to pay duty?
I was told it would be about 35 sterling but it seems low on a 2000€ machine.

thecomedian

Jimbee wrote: »

Did you have to pay duty?
I was told it would be about 35 sterling but it seems low on a 2000€ machine.

I’m guessing about 12% and Vat as well. They sell ex Vat.
I did hear something about a low import tax but I’m expecting the 12%.

Golfgraffix

We are a reseller for SkyTrak, the launch monitors and peripherals should be declared using the EU customs code 9506.39.9000. The origin of the goods is Malaysia for the launch monitor and USA for the peripherals. In both cases a 3rd country tariff of 2.7% applies. The VAT rate will be the our rate here, 21% at the moment. There will be no UK vat charged on these imports.

Shipping is about €35 and their will be VAT on that too

thecomedian

Golfgraffix wrote: »

We are a reseller for SkyTrak, the launch monitors and peripherals should be declared using the EU customs code 9506.39.9000. The origin of the goods is Malaysia for the launch monitor and USA for the peripherals. In both cases a 3rd country tariff of 2.7% applies. The VAT rate will be the our rate here, 21% at the moment. There will be no UK vat charged on these imports.

Shipping is about €35 and their will be VAT on that too

Would you have an idea on the delivery times?

Jimbee

8 weeks for the mevo plus is a bit long I hope the don't liquidate in the mean time as there won't be any comeback.

thecomedian

Jimbee wrote: »

8 weeks for the mevo plus is a bit long I hope the don't liquidate in the mean time as there won't be any comeback.

It’s been that way for over a year. All I’ll lose is the £200 deposit. I pay the balance once it’s being delivered to me.

Sipper

Golfgraffix wrote: »

We are a reseller for SkyTrak, the launch monitors and peripherals should be declared using the EU customs code 9506.39.9000. The origin of the goods is Malaysia for the launch monitor and USA for the peripherals. In both cases a 3rd country tariff of 2.7% applies. The VAT rate will be the our rate here, 21% at the moment. There will be no UK vat charged on these imports.

Shipping is about €35 and their will be VAT on that too

Do you have any Skytrak units in stock, new or used?

Golfgraffix

Sipper wrote: »

Do you have any Skytrak units in stock, new or used?

I wish, I could sell 50 of them if I could get them. Orders today will arrive in July.

John

mark316

Anyone in dublin have a home simulator set up with skytrak?

Did a good bit of research last year and went with a refurbished GC2. If anyone has any questions id be glad to give them my opinions etc.

benny79

soffregio wrote: »

Did a good bit of research last year and went with a refurbished GC2. If anyone has any questions id be glad to give them my opinions etc.

How much did that set you back?

Jimbee

soffregio wrote: »

Did a good bit of research last year and went with a refurbished GC2. If anyone has any questions id be glad to give them my opinions etc.

Where did you buy it? It is the best choice by far. I looked on the foresight site bug there were none available.

Jimbee

Jimbee wrote: »

Where did you buy it? It is the best choice by far. I looked on the foresight site bug there were none available.

Foresight. There were plenty last year. Easy to see why they're hard to find now.

Innish_Rebel

SOR2010 wrote: »

Sorry Fran I must of missed this,
Putting is ok takes some getting used too!
In TGC19 you can set putts to read straight only but you still need to pick line, If there is a break it will still break it's only STRAIGHT in the sense of the stroke!

Lots of competitions online have putting on with 2 yard gimmes

Hi sor2010 - do you compete on the golfsimulatortour??? I try to play every week - not many Irish flags on there though!!!

GreeBo

soffregio wrote: »

Did a good bit of research last year and went with a refurbished GC2. If anyone has any questions id be glad to give them my opinions etc.

Did you get the standalone unit or also get the clubhead add on?