The Rain or Shine Golf package uses a retractable screen, so the room can be used for other things between sessions; the other is a fixed setup. The Shop Indoor Golf package is a fixed setup with the screen always in place. The Shop Indoor Golf package starts $1,299 lower. The Rain or Shine Golf listing names more items in the box (10 against 0).
Side by side
| Specification | Garmin Approach R50 Retractable | Garmin Approach R50 SIG10 Golf Simulator Package |
|---|---|---|
| Seller | Rain or Shine Golf | Shop Indoor Golf |
| Launch monitor | Garmin Approach R50 | Garmin Approach R50 |
| Room depth for the launch monitor | 13.5–15.5 ft | 13.5–15.5 ft |
| Screen setup | Retractable screen | Fixed enclosure |
| Enclosure / screen | Rain or Shine retractable screen | SIG10 |
| Enclosure size | — | 10′ 10″ W × 8′ 4″ H × 5′ D |
| Ceiling range (seller) | — | — |
| Projector named | Not named | Not named |
| PC in the listing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Items listed in the box | 10 | 0 |
| Configurations | 4 | 4 |
| Price seen (lowest) | $8,499 | $7,200 |
Highlighted rows differ. Figures come from each product's sources; room depth, distances and brightness are FOREference calculations using the same method for both.
Which should you choose?
Garmin Approach R50 Retractable
Choose the Garmin Approach R50 Retractable if the room has to double as a garage or living space or you want the most complete bundle.
Garmin Approach R50 SIG10 Golf Simulator Package
Choose the Garmin Approach R50 SIG10 Golf Simulator Package if the room is dedicated to golf or the starting price matters most.
Before you buy either
- Check the room: room size calculator and ceiling height calculator.
- Confirm what each seller includes — accessories, software trials and bundles change often.
- Read the limitations on each full reference page.
FOREference compares published specifications; we have not tested these products side by side. How we work · Disclosure