StrokerAce Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 I know, I know ... it's an Optishot2 and not a trackman or GC Quad or even a skytrak.... but, it's relatively inexpensive, would be fun during the winter and looks pretty simple to build. I've gotta try this! https://rogueengineer.com/diy-golf-simulator-plans/ Nolan220, fixyurdivot, pozzit and 1 other 3 1 Quote Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Axis1 TourHM Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom the Golf Nut Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 That is exactly what I did. Lots of fun during the off season or rainy days. Takes a bit to dial everything in but it works well. Projector is key don't skimp there. I built a similar platform too. I suggest going to the Optishot website and review system requirements and lighting so you don't have any surprises. MattF 1 Quote Driver, TSi 1 S Flex 3 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 7 Wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 Hybrid King Tec MMT R Flex Irons, Tour UST Recoil 95 R Flex (6 - Gap) Wedges, Snakebite KBS Hi- Rev2.0 54* & 60* Agera 35" Ultralight 14-way Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Great stuff. An aerospace engineer... guys already got street cred . He mentions that the screen built in this instruction is for foam balls only. I wonder if he has an option for real ones? @Tom the Golf Nut, can your set-up handle real balls? Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Official Review) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 10 hours ago, fixyurdivot said: Great stuff. An aerospace engineer... guys already got street cred . He mentions that the screen built in this instruction is for foam balls only. I wonder if he has an option for real ones? @Tom the Golf Nut, can your set-up handle real balls? Probably because they built the screen so close to the wall. To hit real balls there should be a 12"+ gap between the net/screen and the wall. And if you hit enough shots a ball will eventually go through. MGS headquarters has gone through a few, but those nets are getting hit into a lot. MattF and fixyurdivot 2 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: XCG7 Beta 15* w/Fujikura Fuel Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 11 minutes ago, cnosil said: Probably because they built the screen so close to the wall. To hit real balls there should be a 12"+ gap between the net/screen and the wall. And if you hit enough shots a ball will eventually go through. MGS headquarters has gone through a few, but those nets are getting hit into a lot. If I were to invest in this DIY, I'd most definitely want capability to hit real balls. I wonder if anyone makes a screen specially designed for golf LM use? Even a standard screen with a reinforced bullseye area would be good. Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Official Review) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckymeyer Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Here is an article on screens from MGS, I'd definitely go this route. https://mygolfspy.com/carls-place-impact-screens-the-real-deal/ Also if you are going to put in the work to build a setup like this I would highly recommend building it not specifically for just an optishot. The platform, screen, netting, any sort of cage type structure that you build should translate to a different launch monitor setup as well. If down the road you want to upgrade to a skytrak or more you don't want to have to rebuild half your setup. TheOther1, cnosil, Nihonsei and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Wedges: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom the Golf Nut Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 17 hours ago, fixyurdivot said: Great stuff. An aerospace engineer... guys already got street cred . He mentions that the screen built in this instruction is for foam balls only. I wonder if he has an option for real ones? @Tom the Golf Nut, can your set-up handle real balls? Yes I can hit both. I went the inexpensive route. I got a king size white sheet over a canvas drop cloth. Then behind these is carpeting from when I removed the carpet from my daughters room and put in Pergo. All these are suspended from the celing. No bounce back. Ball hits and drops. Sheet $20.00, drop cloth $30.OO, carpet free. This has held up for a few years already. If any sagging occurs wash and dry the sheet or spend $20 on a new one. Still have the originals up. golfish!, fixyurdivot, TheOther1 and 1 other 4 Quote Driver, TSi 1 S Flex 3 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 7 Wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 Hybrid King Tec MMT R Flex Irons, Tour UST Recoil 95 R Flex (6 - Gap) Wedges, Snakebite KBS Hi- Rev2.0 54* & 60* Agera 35" Ultralight 14-way Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, Tom the Golf Nut said: Yes I can hit both. I went the inexpensive route. I got a king size white sheet over a canvas drop cloth. Then behind these is carpeting from when I removed the carpet from my daughters room and put in Pergo. All these are suspended from the celing. No bounce back. Ball hits and drops. Sheet $20.00, drop cloth $30.OO, carpet free. This has held up for a few years already. If any sagging occurs wash and dry the sheet or spend $20 on a new one. Still have the originals up. I like the way you think! Tom the Golf Nut 1 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Official Review) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom the Golf Nut Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Thanks, I can get creative. Impact screens are expensive and don't hold up long enough. Quote Driver, TSi 1 S Flex 3 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 7 Wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 Hybrid King Tec MMT R Flex Irons, Tour UST Recoil 95 R Flex (6 - Gap) Wedges, Snakebite KBS Hi- Rev2.0 54* & 60* Agera 35" Ultralight 14-way Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 9 hours ago, fixyurdivot said: If I were to invest in this DIY, I'd most definitely want capability to hit real balls. I wonder if anyone makes a screen specially designed for golf LM use? Even a standard screen with a reinforced bullseye area would be good. as people have mentioned, there are lots of screens specific for LM use. The problem is that the ball generally hits the same spot over and over again so they wear out. Lots of options out there and they can be inexpensive. fixyurdivot 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: XCG7 Beta 15* w/Fujikura Fuel Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 1 minute ago, cnosil said: The problem is that the ball generally hits the same spot over and over again so they wear out. Oh. Well then, in my case, no problem . golfish!, MattF, cnosil and 2 others 2 3 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Official Review) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfish! Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 18 hours ago, fixyurdivot said: Oh. Well then, in my case, no problem . Kind of like how i never have to worry about caving in my driver face from repeated impact in the same location. I spread out the impacts over the face to increase lifecycle of my drivers. Nihonsei, MattF and fixyurdivot 2 1 Quote Driver : SIM2 Max 9* MC Kuro Kago Silver 60 Stiff Woods : GS53 3 Wood 14* Mitsubish Tensei Blue 73g Regular Hybrids: 949X Project X HZRDUS RDX Black Irons : 699 Pro Black 5-AW 1* flat KBS Tour V 90 Stiff Shafts Wedges : 52, 56, 60 Putter : Spider Red Bag : lightweight cart bag | Dry Series Bag Ball : TP5 PIX (2019) | ProV1x (2021) Rangefinder : ULT-X Pushcart : M5 GPS DHC Electric Push Cart SoCal, USA Right handed HDCP 16.4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold snow bird Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 This is an old thread but I want to revive it with one of the most cost effective indoor putting DIYS out. It also saved me from the treachourous Erie winters, lol. I paid around $100 for a 15' roll and it rolled surprisingly super pure as advertised. I even chalk line on it and being a D1 player, I seriously feel like I'm on an outdoor putting green getting the most out of my practice. To the build the base costs $150-200 for a 4x 15' build. Heres the DIY i used for the project https://camrygolf.com/indoor-putting-green-diy-build-plan/ Nihonsei and TheOther1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanMan Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Sure, all would like a reasonably priced simulator. What direction should I go? Here is where I believe the things are headed. An I phone app that works. Not how, not yet, but hold on. One is on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm1208 Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Best DIY impact screen directions I’ve found: https://gunghogolf.com/articles/diy-impact-screen-enclosure Optishot is good for hitting balls and playing courses. Mevo+ or Skytrak if you want metrics to work on your swing TheOther1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpua728 Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Feel free to message me if you are interested in a discount on new Mevo+ from FlightScope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinskeer2 Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 OptiShot 2 is the most affordable. Other sims cost thousands more. You will need a platform to use with it. And do not expect Trackman like results. It is fun though. Here is my full review: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parshooter36 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 (edited) On 1/31/2022 at 4:56 PM, bjm1208 said: Best DIY impact screen directions I’ve found: https://gunghogolf.com/articles/diy-impact-screen-enclosure Optishot is good for hitting balls and playing courses. Mevo+ or Skytrak if you want metrics to work on your swing I used this for my enclosure, it turned out great. Edited February 15, 2022 by Parshooter36 Quote Driver: QI10 Max Fairway: Sim2 Max 3HL Fairway: G425 Max 9 Wood Hybrid: 0317 5 & 6 Hybrids Irons: ZX4 7-PW Wedges: CBX Zipcore 46° 50° 54° & 58° Putter: Array F-3 Ball: Q-Star Tour Yellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles2K Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 For the price the OptiShot 2 looks great. The stats are more than adequate - Club speed / face angle / path / contact. I can hit it a long way but I need to learn to control path and face angle. I can hit balls all day long at the local driving range fitted with Trackman and not have a clue about those stats. Nice trace line on the screen - but what caused that flight? Quote Nige "A bad attitude is worse than a bad swing" Driver: Ping i25 9.5 dialled down to 9.0 Wood: Slazenger 3 wood Hybrid: Ping i25 17* Irons: Ping i25 4-SW stiff shaft Green dot (factory adjusted - I only live an hour away) Wedge: Cougar Tour Touch I 50* Wedge: Cleveland RTX 588 58* Putter: Wilson Staff Infinite THE "L" Balls: Srixon Distance (based on personal testing - work best for my game) Other: Shot Scope - can't live without the data! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossfan Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 I enjoy my Optishot. I was originally going to get Skytrak as part of my setup when we finished our basement. I had a spot all picked out in the unfinished area of the basement. Of course when everything was finished my sim area was much smaller than I had envisioned. I decided real balls were not really a safe option. Reviews for Skytrack and accurate results with foam balls weren’t very encouraging. It seemed like $2000 for less than accurate readings didn’t excite me a whole lot. I decided to give Optishot a shot. I did a lot of research. Found a way to tape my driver so it read my driver as well as the rest of my clubs. Played with the distance settings a little and it a pretty good simulation of what I do on the course. It gets me through the winter and it’s helped my game all for around $700 with the mat and net. Quote D- Tour Edge EXS 220 4W- Sub 70 949X Hybrid- Sub 70 949X Utility- Sub 70 699 U 21 degree Irons- Sub 70 749 5-PW Wedges- Sub 70 286 50+54, Tour Edge 1 out 58 degree Putter- Cleveland Huntington Beach soft # 11 Ball- Titleist Tour Soft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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