What is the best indoor golf simulator?
Indoor golf simulators are an excellent way to ensure you can devote time to your passion no matter the weather, time, or season.
Using a combination of specialist technology and individualised coaching, indoor golf simulators promise to provide hours of fun while developing your game.
Read on to find out which indoor golf simulator is best for you.
The best indoor golf simulators for 2023
According to Black Box Golf research and usability, the favourite indoor golf simulators for 2023 are:
1. The best overall: The TrackMan Golf Simulator
2. Best entry-level simulator: PuttView Golf Simulator
3. The best for putting: Zen Oracle Indoor Putting Stage
Best for putting: Zen Oracle Indoor Putting Stage
Rated the best for putting practice, the revolutionary Zen Oracle putting green gives real-world practice from the comfort of a spare room.
The variation in slopes and contours is what makes the Zen Oracle Indoor Putting Stage perfect for those looking to really improve their putting game- and see this improvement reflected in results when out golfing on the green for real.
Coaching through technology
The adjustable putting stage includes the ability to craft variation in slope up to 12% rise and fall using the tablet control, which gives more realistic and therefore more effective putting practice.
With variable contours and a range of pre-set slopes, beginners can start to improve right away, and the ability to dial in custom slope settings gives more experienced golfers the chance to crack tricky holes from real-world courses.
This putting functionality can also be used alongside the PuttView Golf Simulator, allowing for on-green map-based coaching graphics, tracking, and coaching tips.
The data and coaching capabilities of the PuttView Golf Simulator help golfers make progress in putting when used alongside the Zen Oracle Indoor Putting Stage. As well as giving real-world feel practice, it allows for feedback on every shot, delivering personalised coaching tips to improve your game.
Included games
None are included in this system.
Room to swing
The Zen Oracle Indoor Putting Stage comes in three sizes, which are ideal for playing alone, playing in a duo or trio, and also playing in larger groups.
Zen Green Stage comes in three standard sizes:
· 12ft x 8ft (3.66m x 2.44m)
· 16ft x 8ft (4.88m x 2.44m)
· 20ft x 8ft (6.10m x 2.44m)
Downsides
¾ Best used alongside the PuttView Golf Simulator for tracking and coaching
¾ Only provides changeable putting stage terrain
For more information about the Zen Oracle Indoor Putting Stage, explore our Zen Oracle page.
Best entry-level simulator: The PuttView Golf Simulator
Rated as the best entry-level simulator, the PuttView Golf Simulator remains an excellent investment for general improvement.
Combining projection and camera technology with a custom putting mat, it creates an engaging, coaching simulator that allows anyone to become a pro-putter.
Coaching through technology
Using a combination of projectors and tracking units, golfers can use Augmented Reality (AR) to analyse and improve their putt accuracy.
By following projected routes on the green, putters can focus on key data such as the optimum put direction, the best put entry point, and the all-important put corridor- for both fast and slow putts.
The range of on-mat graphics gives easy-to-follow advice and aids improvement that are customisable- making them suitable for everyone.
Included games
With a range of included games designed to target specific putting skills, The PuttView Golf Simulator shows it really can do it all.
These games draw in younger or newbie golfers, provide a relaxing break from more dedicated putting practice, and encourage multiple players to use the simulator together.
Room to swing
The PuttView is available with a range of models that offer a choice of sizes.
For those looking to practice solo or with only a few teammates, the domestic P7 and P7 Plus models are large enough to accommodate multiple players and give plenty of swing room without becoming difficult to house.
Larger models, such as the P8, P10, and P12, feature the same exciting technology and coaching, just on a bigger green, making it ideal for larger teams.
Downsides
None found
For more information about The PuttView Golf Simulator, browse our PuttView page.
The best overall: The TrackMan Golf Simulator
For golfers looking for the all-rounder, The TrackMan Golf Simulator is renowned for its coaching capacity and the included features.
This Tour-proven device is routinely utilised by the best in the world and provides 3D virtual golf with crystal-clear, hyper-real courses developed from LiDAR technology.
Coaching through technology
The TrackMan offers the very best tracking data on the golf simulator market and allows golfers to refine every aspect of their game.
Dual radar technology and Optically Enhanced Radar Tracking (OERT) are used to measure data from the club, the ball, and during putting, providing feedback that can help any golfer improve.
Similarly, the in-built technology maps the shot’s 3D trajectory in real-time, alongside impact and launch information, giving almost instantaneous feedback.
Included games
The TrackMan Golf Simulator has included a selection of games that make improving your golf technique fun and interactive- whether you are a seasoned pro or a complete beginner.
Also included is the ability to alter the displayed time of day during a game. From dusk till dawn, you can enjoy different on-screen scenery for a fully immersive experience.
The TrackMan team have also developed a range of ongoing tournaments that can be joined throughout the year. These tournaments allow you to bring out your competitive side and can even win you real prizes!
Room to swing
The TrackMan golf simulator comes with a minimum room size to ensure that players have plenty of room to swing.
If you meet these size requirements, the TrackMan can accommodate up to 8 players at any one time, perfect if you are playing with your friends and family.
Downsides
¾ The TrackMan is one of the most expensive indoor golf simulators so will not be suitable for all budgets
¾ You will need a tablet or smartphone to access data
For more information about The TrackMan Virtual Golf Simulator, browse our TrackMan page.
Find your perfect indoor golf simulator today
Whether you want to work on your putting specifically, want to improve your swing, or need to work on it all there is a golf simulator out there for you.
No matter which indoor golf simulator you feel tempted by, the range here at Black Box Golf ensures there’s something for every type of golfer.
For help finding the perfect indoor golf simulator for you, call us on +34 951 120 980, or drop us an email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.