Simulator Equipment

[harpo_72]

Just seen the new Garmin R50 has been released and the Skytrak offering was up dated not too long ago.
It’s hard to justify the cost of these things, I have already a Garmin R10 and it’s reasonable but probably very susceptible to poor set up and a little off on the distance clubs. It doesn’t recognise my driver distance so I have to play with a 5 wood when I do a round.
For me the simulator stuff is fun, when I don’t have time to go to the course or I need to be present at home. But the cost is high and then monthly subs as well on top ..
It would be interesting to know what people consider good value or not .. For me I could not part with that amount of cash unless I had a windfall and even then I would struggle to justify it.

 

[Mel Smooth]

As with all these things, the novelty wears off for most and unless you’re a seriously committed player - the value isn’t there.
I can spend 250 hours in a simulator at a local course for the price of the R50, and that’s a complete indoor set up.

 

[harpo_72]

As with all these things, the novelty wears off for most and unless you’re a seriously committed player - the value isn’t there.
I can spend 250 hours in a simulator at a local course for the price of the R50, and that’s a complete indoor set up.

That gives perspective.. I just don’t think there will be take up at that price point.
Also GC 2 and 4 have been out for ages but they have not had price drops of note ..

 

[stymied]

That gives perspective.. I just don’t think there will be take up at that price point.
Also GC 2 and 4 have been out for ages but they have not had price drops of note ..

GC2 is no longer for sale. I'd say they are a great bargain on the used market though and I'm seeing prices approaching 1200 pounds. I'm guessing you meant GC3.

I have a GC2 and the HMT attachment for a pretty affordable GC quad equivalent and no subscription (I do pay for GSPro).

I will however say I don't love it. I enjoy golf because I get outside and enjoy a walk with some conversation. The simulator scratches the itch of trying to do better than the last time.

 

[VVega]

Just seen the new Garmin R50 has been released and the Skytrak offering was up dated not too long ago.
It’s hard to justify the cost of these things, I have already a Garmin R10 and it’s reasonable but probably very susceptible to poor set up and a little off on the distance clubs. It doesn’t recognise my driver distance so I have to play with a 5 wood when I do a round.
For me the simulator stuff is fun, when I don’t have time to go to the course or I need to be present at home. But the cost is high and then monthly subs as well on top ..
It would be interesting to know what people consider good value or not .. For me I could not part with that amount of cash unless I had a windfall and even then I would struggle to justify it.

Just saw a quick review on YT and to put it In perspective GC Quad with the same data and some courses will run up to over £20K, r50 with more courses and the same data is £5K.

While it’s expensive it’s (hopefully) going to have a positive impact on the market where Foresight and Trackman have been able to keep prices sky high.