Room size: will the Red Stakes RSG One fit?
The Red Stakes RSG One sits on the floor behind the ball, looking down the target line. A radar unit behind the ball has to see the ball fly before it hits the screen, so depth is the critical dimension.
| Dimension | What to plan for | How it's worked out |
|---|---|---|
| Depth, screen to back wall | 16 ft minimum · 18 ft comfortable | 1 ft screen gap + 8 ft of ball flight + 6 ft unit distance + 1 ft behind the unit |
| Width, right-handed only | 10 ft minimum · 12 ft comfortable | Swing arc on both sides of the golfer |
| Width, left- and right-handed | 12 ft minimum | Centered hitting area so either stance fits |
Ceiling height for a full driver swing
| Golfer height | Estimated ceiling needed | Working |
|---|---|---|
| 5′6″ | 8′ 10″ | 66 in + 45.5 in × sin 45° + 1.5 in mat + 6 in margin |
| 5′10″ | 9′ 2″ | 70 in + 45.5 in × sin 45° + 1.5 in mat + 6 in margin |
| 6′2″ | 9′ 6″ | 74 in + 45.5 in × sin 45° + 1.5 in mat + 6 in margin |
| 6′5″ | 9′ 9″ | 77 in + 45.5 in × sin 45° + 1.5 in mat + 6 in margin |
FOREference calculationEstimated ceiling = golfer height + driver length × sin 45° + mat height + a safety margin. Steep, upright swings need more; test with a practice swing before you buy. Run your own numbers.
What it measures, and how
The listing shows 8 ball parameters and 1 club parameter. Spin needs marked balls or stickers indoors; without them, spin-dependent numbers are estimated.
| Group | Parameters listed by the seller |
|---|---|
| Ball data (8) | Ball speed, Launch angle, Back spin, Side spin, Carry distance, Total distance, Apex, Launch direction |
| Club data (1) | Club speed |
- Ball marking: Marked balls required
- Club marking: Not stated
Software, subscriptions and five-year cost
Software listed: OptiShot Orion and RSG Club (10 courses, 3 ranges). No third-party simulator platform is named in the listing.
| Cost item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hardware (listed price) | $2,000 |
| Subscription | Not stated in the listing — check before buying |
FOREference calculationFive-year total = listed hardware price + 5 × the listed annual plan. Excludes tax, a PC, the screen and enclosure. Build your full five-year budget.
Practical noteStated PC requirement: Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i5 quad-core, 4 GB OpenGL 4.6 GPU. See simulator PCs.
Building a simulator around it
Behind-the-ball radar is indifferent to handedness: left- and right-handed golfers hit from the same spot.
What else a full simulator needs
- An impact screen and enclosure (or a net for practice without course play) — see enclosures & screens
- A short-throw projector matched to your screen shape — see the throw calculator
- A hitting mat — see mats & turf
- A Windows gaming PC that meets the stated requirement — see software & PCs
How it compares
| Model | Tracking | Placement | Spin | Room depth | Price seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Stakes RSG One | Camera | Behind the ball | Measured with marked balls | 16–18 ft | $2,000 |
| FlightScope Mevo Gen2 | Radar + camera | Behind the ball | Measured with marked balls | 18–20 ft | $1,299 |
| OptiShot Orbit | Radar | Behind the ball | Calculated | 17–19 ft | $749 |
| Rapsodo MLM2PRO | Radar + camera | Behind the ball | Measured with marked balls | 16.5–18.5 ft | $600 |
Room depth uses the same FOREference method for every model, so the column is comparable; prices are the lowest listed by the lead seller on the date shown.
Fit check: Red Stakes RSG One
Worked out from the seller's published figures and our stated room method. Confirm against your space.
✓ Required? Check firsti Good to know
- ✓Room depth16 ft minimum, 18 ft comfortable (1 ft screen gap + 8 ft of ball flight + 6 ft unit distance + 1 ft behind the unit).
- ✓Display deviceWindows PC only
- ?Balls & markersMarked balls required; club: Not stated
- iSimulator softwareNo third-party platform named.
- iLeft-handed golfersBehind-the-ball radar is indifferent to handedness: left- and right-handed golfers hit from the same spot.
Specifications
Each figure is labelled with where it comes from. Numbered references link to the source list below.
Manufacturer storeRetailer listingFOREference calculationNot verified
Published specifications
| Tracking technology | High-speed camera with infrared sensors[S1] | Retailer listing |
|---|---|---|
| Placement | Floor unit behind the ball (radar looks down the target line)[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Indoor / outdoor | Indoor only[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Distance behind the ball | 6 ft[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Ball marking | Marked balls required[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Club marking | Not stated[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Spin | Measured only with marked balls or stickers[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Shot delay | About 1 second[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Display | Windows PC only[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Software | OptiShot Orion, RSG Club (10 courses, 3 ranges)[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Warranty | 1-year[S1] | Retailer listing |
| PC requirement | Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i5 quad-core, 4 GB OpenGL 4.6 GPU[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Ball data listed | Ball speed, Launch angle, Back spin, Side spin, Carry distance, Total distance, Apex, Launch direction[S1] | Retailer listing |
| Club data listed | Club speed[S1] | Retailer listing |
FOREference calculations
| Room depth (FOREference method) | 16 ft minimum · 18 ft comfortable | FOREference calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling for a 5′10″ golfer (driver) | 9′ 2″ | FOREference calculation |
Limitations to weigh
- Indoors, spin needs marked balls or metallic stickers.
- Indoor use only.
- Needs a Windows PC for simulation.
- Needs a deep room: about 16 ft minimum.
Alternatives worth comparing
FlightScope Mevo Gen2Radar + camera, behind the ball, spin measured with marked balls; $701 less
OptiShot OrbitRadar, behind the ball, spin calculated; $1,251 less
Rapsodo MLM2PRORadar + camera, behind the ball, spin measured with marked balls; $1,400 less
Garmin Approach R10Radar, behind the ball, spin calculated; $1,500 less
Where to buy
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$1,999.99Rain or Shine Golf listed price · seen 30 Sep 2026
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Questions buyers ask
Does the Red Stakes RSG One work with GSPro?
GSPro is not named in the listing we used. Check with the seller before relying on it.
How much room does the Red Stakes RSG One need?
Using the FOREference method, about 16 ft of depth at minimum and 18 ft to be comfortable, 10 ft of width for right-handed play (12 ft if left- and right-handed golfers share it), and roughly 9′ 2″ of ceiling for a 5′10″ golfer swinging a driver.
Does the Red Stakes RSG One need a subscription?
The listing does not state a subscription. Confirm what is included before you buy.
Does the Red Stakes RSG One measure spin?
Yes, but indoors it needs marked balls or metallic stickers to measure spin.
Can left-handed golfers use the Red Stakes RSG One?
Behind-the-ball radar is indifferent to handedness: left- and right-handed golfers hit from the same spot.
Can the Red Stakes RSG One be used outdoors?
No — it is listed for indoor use only.
Sources and verification
- Rain or Shine Golf — RSG One — product page and specifications Retrieved 30 Sep 2026
FOREference has not tested this product hands-on. This reference is compiled from the sources above; our calculations are labelled and show their working. Last verified 30 Sep 2026. How we work