The PlayBetter 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 $3,600 lower.
Side by side
| Specification | Garmin Approach R50 SIG8 Golf Simulator Package | Garmin Approach R50 SportScreen Vanish Retractable Golf Studio Complete Package |
|---|---|---|
| Seller | Shop Indoor Golf | PlayBetter |
| 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 | Fixed enclosure | Retractable screen |
| Enclosure / screen | SIG8 | SportScreen Vanish |
| Enclosure size | 8′ 4″ W × 8′ 4″ H × 5′ D | 4 sizes, e.g. Vanish 9: 89" × 89" projectable (1:1) |
| Ceiling range (seller) | — | 9′–12′ |
| Projector named | Not named | Optoma GT2000HDR, Optoma ZW350ST |
| PC in the listing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Items listed in the box | 0 | 0 |
| Configurations | 3 | 48 |
| Price seen (lowest) | $7,000 | $10,600 |
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 SIG8 Golf Simulator Package
Choose the Garmin Approach R50 SIG8 Golf Simulator Package if the room is dedicated to golf or the starting price matters most.
Garmin Approach R50 SportScreen Vanish Retractable Golf Studio Complete Package
Choose the Garmin Approach R50 SportScreen Vanish Retractable Golf Studio Complete Package if the room has to double as a garage or living space.
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