What the package includes
The main components
- Launch monitor: Garmin Approach R50 — camera, beside the ball, spin measured
- Enclosure / screen: SportScreen Vanish by SportScreen
- Projector option: Optoma GT2000HDR — 3,500 lumens, 1080p
- Projector option: Optoma ZW350ST — 3,600 lumens, WXGA
Configurations offered
- Model Size: Vanish 11 (Hand Crank), Vanish 13H (Hand Crank), Vanish 11 (Remote Control), Vanish 13H (Remote Control)
- Studio Package: 5x5 Hitting Mat / Putting Turf / Optoma ZW350ST Projector (INCLUDED), 5x5 Hitting Mat / Putting Turf / Optoma GT2000HDR Projector (+$500)
- Projector Mounts: No Projector Mount, Flush Ceiling Mount Only, Drop-Mount Projector Kit with 6" - 9" Drop-Mount Extender, Drop-Mount Projector Kit with 12" - 18" Drop-Mount Extender, Drop-Mount Projector Kit with 2' - 3' Drop-Mount Extender, Drop-Mount Projector Kit with 3' - 5' Drop-Mount Extender
The listing has 48 priced configurations; the price shown here is the lowest.
The room you need
| Check | Plan for | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Room depth for the launch monitor | 13.5 ft minimum · 15.5 ft comfortable | 1 ft screen gap + 8–10 ft ball to screen + 4.5 ft behind the ball for the backswing |
| Ceiling for a 5′10″ golfer (driver) | 9′ 2″ | Golfer height + driver arc + mat + margin |
SportScreen Vanish dimensions
| Item | Seller figure |
|---|---|
| Size option | Vanish 9: 89" × 89" projectable (1:1) |
| Size option | Vanish 11: 120" × 90" projectable (4:3) |
| Size option | Vanish 13H: 144" × 108" projectable (4:3) |
| Size option | Vanish 16: 183" × 102" projectable (16:9) |
| Ceiling range (seller) | 9′ – 12′ |
| Clearance behind | 8–12 in |
FOREference calculationDepth follows the launch monitor's placement: radar behind the ball needs ball flight plus the unit distance; camera and overhead units need the golfer, 8–10 ft to the screen and a gap behind it. Check your room.
What it costs to own
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Package (lowest configuration) | $10,600 |
| Garmin Approach R50 bought alone | $5,000 |
| Implied value of everything else | $5,600 |
| Launch-monitor plan over 5 years | $500 |
| Five-year total | $11,100 |
FOREference calculationImplied value = package price − the launch monitor's own listed price. It shows how much of the budget goes to the screen, enclosure, mat and projector.
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Fit check for this package
Built from the package listing, the launch monitor's published requirements and our room method.
✓ Required? Check firsti Good to know
- ✓Room depth13.5 ft minimum, 15.5 ft comfortable for Garmin Approach R50.
- ?Launch-monitor planGarmin Golf membership (about $100/year) for Home Tee Hero's 43,000+ courses.
- iLeft-handed playSide-of-ball unit: moves to the other side for left-handed golfers.
- iDelivery & assemblyLarge packages often ship in several boxes and may need two people to assemble; confirm lead times with the seller.
Specifications
Each figure is labelled with where it comes from. Numbered references link to the source list below.
Manufacturer storeRetailer listingFOREference calculationNot verified
FOREference calculations
| Room depth (FOREference method) | 13.5–15.5 ft | FOREference calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Five-year cost incl. plan | $11,100 | FOREference calculation |
Limitations to weigh
- Package contents and configurations change often — confirm every item on the seller's page.
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Where to buy
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$10,599.96PlayBetter listed price (configurations to $13,067) · seen 30 Sep 2026
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Questions buyers ask
What comes in the Garmin Approach R50 SportScreen Vanish Retractable Golf Studio Complete Package?
See the seller's listing for the current contents.
How big a room does it need?
About 13.5–15.5 ft of depth, and roughly 9′ 2″ of ceiling for a 5′10″ golfer with a driver.
Is a subscription required?
Garmin Golf membership (about $100/year) for Home Tee Hero's 43,000+ courses
Do I need a computer?
Built-in 10-inch touchscreen; HDMI out to a projector or TV
Sources and verification
- PlayBetter — Garmin Approach R50 SportScreen Vanish Retractable Golf Studio Complete Package — 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