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5 most popular golf simulators (real customer reviews)

8/6/2022

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I recently ran a survey in my forum of over 8,000 golf simulator enthusiasts to understand what golf simulator they owned and how they rate it. I asked them to share information on what they paid, what metrics it tracks, their satisfaction with its accuracy, if they’d buy it again, and what golf course software they use with the golf simulator.

I wanted to share a quick article of golf simulator statistics based on the buyer survey. Below is a summary of their responses starting with the most popular golf simulator in the survey, the SkyTrack Launch Monitor. I hope you find this informative.

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SkyTrack Launch Monitor

This was the most popular simulator in the survey based on the number of responses. I suspect it has to do with the affordable price point and wide range of compatible golf course software options. 

SkyTrack Pro’s:
  • An affordable golf simulator price point
  • Wide range of compatible golf course software packages
  • Includes driving range software
  • Portability and outside simulator use
  • On the lower end of depth required for use

SkyTrack Con's:
  • Lower than average reported accuracy in survey responses
  • Need to move it for left versus right handed golfers
  • Owners reported there was not video playback capability

SkyTrack Simulator Owner Reviews
SkyTrack Ball Metrics
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Garmin R10 Launch Monitor and Golf Simulator

The Garmin was the second most popular simulator in the survey based on the number of responses. It is a relatively new offering from a well known brand. Along with being from a well known brand, folks were excited as it tracks many more metrics than simulators that are much more expensive.

Garmin R10 Pro’s:
  • Very affordable price point (one of the lowest on the list)
  • Wide range metrics it tracks and courses it can use
  • No adjustment needed to switch between left versus right handed golfers
  • Portability and outside simulator use
  • Has video playback capabilities to see your swing

Garmin R10 Con’s:
  • Lower than average reported accuracy in survey responses
  • Requires marked balls to pick up spin accurately

Garmin R10 Owner Reviews
Garmin R10 Ball Metrics
Garmin R10 Club Metrics
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Flightscope Mevo Plus

Owners reports indicate that the Flightscope Mevo plus outperforms the less expensive simulators in every way and comes in at a much lower price point than many of the high end options. Owners reported it was easy to set up and worked well right out of the box.

Flightscope Mevo Plus Pro’s:
  • An affordable price point
  • Much better ratings on accuracy by owners than average
  • Very high percent that would buy it again
  • Ability to upgrade to Mevo Pro and track even more metrics
  • Low reported delay from hitting the ball to seeing data
  • Video playback and driving range are both available

Flightscope Mevo Plus Con’s:
  • Not much club data without the Pro add-on
  • Requires a bit more depth for setup than a few others

Flightscope Mevo Plus Reviews
Flightscope Mevo Plus Ball Metrics
Flightscope Mevo Plus Club Metrics
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Uneekor EYE XO

The Uneekor EYE XO is a premium overhead launch monitor and golf simulator. It's super-speed cameras provide instant shot feedback and some of the most accurate, in-depth data on the market. Owners give it very high marks for accuracy. It is a residential golf simulator that is considered pro level and is often found in commercial settings.

Uneekor EYE XO Pro’s:
  • The BEST ratings on accuracy by owners
  • 100% of respondents would buy it again
  • Very broad range of ball and club data that it tracks
  • Almost no reported delay from hitting the ball to seeing data
  • Video playback and driving range are both available

Uneekor EYE XO Con’s:
  • Fixed position overhead means you are not taking it outside
  • A higher price point that may be beyond budget for some

Uneekor EYE XO Reviews
Uneekor EYE XO Ball Metrics
Uneekor EYE XO Club Metrics
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Bushnell Launch Pro

Bushnell acquired Foresight Sports in the Summer of 2021, and the first big product to be released came in the form of the Bushnell Launch Pro launch monitor. It is a bit bigger and heavier than other portable models in the review and folks tend to think of it as professional grade. (See Our Full Review Here)

Bushnell Launch Pro’s:
  • On the higher end of simulator accuracy ratings by owners
  • 94% of respondents would buy it again
  • Very broad range of ball and club data that it tracks
  • Almost no reported delay from hitting the ball to seeing data
  • Video playback and driving range are both available
  • On the lower end of depth required for use

Bushnell Launch Con’s:
  • Need to move it for left versus right handed golfers
  • Setup process was confusing for some owners
  • Below average number of compatible course software options 

Bushnell Launch Pro Reviews
Bushnell Launch Pro Ball Metrics
BLP Club Metrics
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I hope you found these top 5 golf simulator reviews helpful. There are many great reasons to get a golf simulator and there is surely one that will fit your needs. A great setup will allow you to play or practice at any time of day, in any sort of weather.

There are a few things every golf simulator needs in order to provide a quality experience, namely a launch monitor or tracking system that records your shot data, a net or hitting screen & projector, and good software that simulates your shots.

Now it is your turn.
Please let me know what you think in the comments. What simulators should I add to this list? What do you think of your simulator?

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6 Comments
Joe Rogers
8/6/2022 03:28:57 pm

This is an amazing comparison. This is the first golf simulator comparison article that I've seen that has actual reviews from real owners beyond a star rating. Great job.

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Reid link
9/16/2022 05:33:13 am

Thanks Joe - I appreciate the feedback.

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Justin Mayer
8/11/2022 10:19:34 am

What are the reviews on trugolf vista 10 simulator?

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Reid link
9/16/2022 05:38:08 am

I only had one TruGolf Owner respond in the survey so I am hesitant to put together metrics as it is a single opinion. You can see the raw data here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CPCshHhE_J-xlq0FFy1XBd8gxU-Pr00t7qfNo_A3z6A/edit#gid=977019615

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Racquel
2/22/2023 02:19:22 pm

I’d be curious to know where Golfzon ranked, if at all. They claim to be the best.

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Reid link
2/23/2023 07:46:47 pm

Golfzon isn't very forthcoming with information and I haven't had any Golfzon owners participate in any of my surveys. It makes it hard to assess objectively without real input from folks who own the sim.

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