Golfbays - Vos spécialistes des simulateurs de golf n°1

If you’ve taken a peek into the world of golf simulators lately, you’ll know the experience can unravel fairly quickly. One minute you’re comparing Garmin with SkyTrak. The next, you’re thirteen tabs deep exploring spin axis, launch angle, software subscriptions and whether your garage can double as a performance studio.

But big news! 2026 has so far delivered a couple of launch monitors that suggest the market is getting better at separating simple practice tools from more advanced simulator systems, which is great for anyone who wants useful feedback without needing a degree in ball flight.

In this guide, we are looking at the newest launch monitors launched in 2026 and now available at GolfBays, breaking down what each one does well, where it fits, and who it’s really for.

A New Entry-Level Launch Monitor: The Shot Scope LM1

The Shot Scope LM1 is a great addition to our range of entry-level launch monitors this year. It’s a compact Doppler radar unit built around five core metrics: clubhead speed, ball speed, smash factor, carry distance and total distance. That data appears on a 3.5-inch colour display, with simple button navigation, Bluetooth syncing, speed training mode, and no subscription required to review session history in the Shot Scope app. 

It’s designed for indoor and outdoor use thanks to its IPX3 rating, and runs for around five hours on a full charge.

What makes the LM1 especially appealing is that it does not try to dress itself up as something it isn’t. For a great price, it gives you feedback that actually helps you practise with intent: how fast you are swinging, how efficiently you are striking it, and whether your carry numbers are where you think they are. With the built-in screen, you can see your data there and then, without constantly reaching for a phone or tablet between shots, which makes practice feel more like practice (and less like admin.)

From a setup point of view, the Shot Scope is pretty low-fuss. Position it 1.4 metres behind the ball and swing away. The whole package is built around portability and ease of use, which suits players who want a bit of flexibility between range sessions, garden nets, and more. 

This is not the launch monitor you buy for deep spin analysis, club delivery detail or simulation-heavy use. It’s a streamlined practice tool, with straightforward speed and distance feedback, quick setup, and enough consistency to make club comparisons, distance checks and structured practice sessions genuinely useful. 

A New Middle Ground Contender: The Square Golf Omni

The Square Golf Omni is one of the more interesting 2026 releases because it takes camera-based ball tracking into a price bracket that usually comes with more compromise.

Square positions it as an indoor and outdoor launch monitor, and the core spec explains why it stands out: four-camera infrared tracking, a built-in display with key ball and club metrics, a larger hitting area, and no need for marked balls. 

This new launch monitor is clearly aimed at golfers who want more than entry-level feedback without leaping straight into premium launch monitor pricing.

The Omni is trying to solve a very practical problem. A lot of golfers want one monitor that can handle a home sim setup during the week and range sessions or outdoor practice when the weather behaves itself. Square has built the Omni with that in mind. It is designed to be set up on a flat surface opposite the ball, used indoors or outdoors, and connected via Bluetooth to Square’s software when you want a fuller simulator or practice experience.

The data offering is also a step up from the simpler end of the market. You can expect a full spread of ball data including ball speed, direction, launch angle, backspin, sidespin, spin rate, spin axis, apex, carry, run, total distance, landing angle and offline distance. On the club data side, it includes club path, face to target, attack angle, dynamic loft, impact horizontal, impact vertical, club speed and smash factor. In other words,  enough detail to make the Omni genuinely useful for more serious practice, distance work and ball-flight analysis.

That extra club data is a big part of the Omni’s appeal. It gives you a clear picture of what happened through impact, which matters when you are trying to understand strike quality, face delivery or why one shot differs wildly from another. 

The software side is well judged too. Out of the box, Square includes no subscription fee, 1,000 free golf course credits, and access to its own software across Driving Range, Closest to the Pin, Putting and Golf Course modes. It also supports third-party platforms including GSPro, E6 Connect and Awesome Golf. 

The Omni’s strength is that it lands in a very usable middle ground. It gives you the indoor-friendly nature of photometric tracking, the flexibility to go outdoors, and enough club and ball data to make a proper simulator build or structured practice setup feel worthwhile. It is not trying to be the cheapest option in the room, and it is not pretending to be a tour-level fitting system either. 

Think of it as a practical launch monitor for golfers who want more insight and more flexibility.

Looking Ahead

2026 has not reinvented the launch monitor (yet!). What it has done is make the category easier to navigate.

At one end, entry-level devices like the Shot Scope LM1 show that simple practice data can now be genuinely useful, rather than feeling like a watered-down version of something better. At the other, launches like the Square Golf Omni show how much more flexible and capable mid-range systems are becoming, especially for golfers building indoor setups.

For most golfers, that matters more than a longer feature list.

So, What’s On The Golf Simulator Horizon?

The launch calendar for new golf simulators looks pretty quiet up ahead.

The Shot Scope LM1 and the Square Golf Omni are both rolling out this spring, and beyond that, the IDRA Pro is expected sometime later this year.

If recent releases are anything to go by, indoor and outdoor flexibility, quicker setup, built-in displays, and stronger software integration are the order of the day. In other words, the market is getting better at producing launch monitors that fit the way golfers really practise and play.

We'll keep this post updated with any more 2026 releases! 

If you’ve ever looked at building a golf simulator by buying everything separately, you’ll know the feeling: you start with a launch monitor and a dream, and before you know it, you’re deep down a rabbit hole of screens, mats, projector specs, software... with a growing suspicion that you’re still missing something important.

At the end of the day, a playable setup is the goal. Simulator bundles and packages exist to make your life easier. 

Can’t decide between a golf simulator package and a complete DIY setup? 

Bundles and packages are your best bet if you want the fastest route to a setup you can use, see your shots, and trust what you’re looking at. No working out compatibility or figuring out complex setups. Just virtual golf, at your fingertips. 

Piece-by-piece can work if you already own key components, you know exactly what fits your space, or you’re happy spending time (and usually a little more money) getting a truly tailored setup. 

The thing you want to avoid is going down the DIY rabbit hole and just ending up building a bundle… but slower.

Here are a few quick shortcuts to get you started: 

> Explore all of our simulator bundles and packages here
> Shop our Lux setups here
> Take a look at our affordable EasySim setups

What a playable setup really means

A playable simulator setup has a minimum of four layers:

1. Ball tracking: A launch monitor that is the brains behind your virtual golf setup.
   

2. Impact + safety: A screen/net, with optional enclosure/protection
   

3. Feel + durability: A hitting mat or turf to add safety, comfort, and realism to your simulator rounds and practice.
   

4. Display + software: Some form of projector/TV + device/software (depending on your setup), so that you can see your shots in action and enjoy immersive sessions.
   

Bear in mind that many bundles and packages are focused on the core items you need, for example combining launch monitors with an enclosure and a hitting mat. But usually you can add extras during the process, such as a PC, a projector, and other finishing touches you may need. 

Don’t get caught out thinking one bundle equals a finished sim. Always double-check what’s included first. 

Bundles vs buying separately: the reality

A lot of first-time simulator builds start with the same assumption: That you can buy a launch monitor, then add the rest later. That approach looks good on paper, but it's best to think of indoor golf as more of a chain. If any one link is weak, the whole setup can feel wrong.

With that in mind, a bundle or package isn’t just a case of convenience. It’s the fastest way to get to a setup that is playable from day one.

Why bundles are usually the fastest route to a playable setup

You’re buying a complete chain, not a single headline item

Most DIY builds begin with the launch monitor because it feels like the main purchase. And that’s fair enough because that’s where the bulk of your cost is likely to be. 

But then reality kicks in. You still need a safe impact solution, a mat that doesn’t punish your body, a setup that actually feels like golf, and a bunch of other ncie to haves. 

Golf simulator bundles are a great starting point because they span the full chain: launch monitor plus screen or net solution plus mat. That’s the difference between owning a single product and having a simulator you can use.

Compatibility problems get solved before they appear

Buying separately is where people get trapped in the fit/setup spiral: will this screen work with that enclosure, will the mat sit right, will the ball flight and impact point make sense, have I missed a key component? 

Bundles remove most of that, because you can trust that suppliers like us have chosen core components that will work together as an indoor build.

You avoid the learning tax

DIY builds are rarely cheaper for first-timers. The cost is not always the item price, it’s buying the wrong thing once and then buying the right thing later.

You might end up with a screen or net solution that is louder or less durable than expected. Your mat might be aggravating your wrists and elbows, or your whole setup might feel so temporary and bodged that you end up hardly using it. 

You can think of golf simulator bundles as a shortcut to avoid those pesky feelings of regret!

Add-ons become upgrades, not rescue purchases

When you buy separately or bit by bit over time, extra components can feel like fixes or rescues, addressing something you missed the first time around. When you buy a bundle, optional extras are upgrades you choose because they improve the experience. 

When buying separately can make sense

Buying your golf simulator setup piece-by-piece can be the right move in some cases. For example, if: 

• You already own a solid screen, enclosure, or mat and don’t want duplicates
  

• You have specific space constraints and you know exactly what fits
  

• You enjoy the build process and are happy spending extra time dialling things in

If your main goal is to get playing indoors quickly and avoid wasted purchases, bundles are usually the smarter route.

What you can expect from GolfBays bundles

Most GolfBays bundles are built around the components that make an indoor setup playable:

• Launch monitor
  

• Impact screen or enclosure or a net setup
  

• A hitting mat or turf
  

That core gets you to the point where you can hit safely and get meaningful feedback.

Popular Golf Simulator add-ons 

Once the key parts are in place, you can upgrade based on your space and budget to include: 

• A projector and mount
  

• Putting turf
  

• A gaming PC to run your simulation

Best-selling bundles that get you playing fast

Our Overall Best Sellers 

SkyTrak+ SimBox Home Golf Simulator Full Package
You bring the swing. We’ll supply the setup. The SkyTrak+ Bundle includes four essentials that play perfectly together: a SkyTrak+ Launch Monitor, a GolfBays SimBox enclosure, our PRO+ Premium impact screen, and a GolfBays Standard Hitting Mat.

SkyTrak Golf Simulator Bundle
Similar package, but with the original SkyTrak launch monitor instead of the + version, alongside a standard mat, Pro+ premium screen, and a SimBox enclosure sized to suit your space.  

Garmin Approach R50 SimBox Home Golf Simulator Full Package
This package includes the Garmin R50 Launch Monitor, a GolfBays Standard Hitting Mat, our PRO + Premium Enclosure Screen, and a SimBox Enclosure. 

Our Most Popular Premium Bundles

ProTee VX GolfBays Lux Home Golf Simulator Full Package
The GolfBays Lux Golf Simulator Hitting Enclosure is designed to provide the ultimate indoor golfing experience. This package combines the state-of-the-art enclosure with the ProTee VX, an insert tee mat, rubber base, plus a BenQ AH500ST projector and mount. 

Foresight GC3 GolfBays Lux Home Golf Simulator Full Package
Includes a Lux Bay Hitting Enclosure, a Foresight GC3 launch monitor, a Nylon Insert Tee Mat, and a ViewSonic LS711HD Projector with mount.

FlightScope Mevo+ GolfBays Lux Home Golf Simulator
Includes our Lux Bay Hitting Enclosure, the Flightscope Mevo Plus launch monitor, Face Impact Location for the Mevo+ Pro Package, a Nylon Insert Tee Mat, and a BenQ AH500ST Projector and mount.

Affordable Golf Sim Packages

If you want something that works in the garage without the financial headache of building your own mini Augusta, consider one of the packages below... 

Garmin R10 EasySim Golf Simulator Bundle
This budget package includes the popular Garmin R10 launch monitor, a standard mat, and our market-leading EasySim enclosure.

Rapsodo MLM2PRO EasySim Golf Simulator Bundle
This affordable golf simulator package includes the Rapsodo MLM2PRO launch monitor, a standard GolfBays hitting mat, and our EasySim enclosure, plus Rapsodo Callaway golf balls. 

Square Golf EasySim Golf Simulator Bundle
This budget package includes a Square Golf launch monitor, our EasySim enclosure, and a standard hitting mat. 

Get playing!

At the end of the day, the best golf simulator setup is the one that gets you playing sooner, not the one that leaves you surrounded by boxes, browser tabs, and a nagging sense that you’ve made life harder than it needed to be.

If you want the quickest, smartest route to a setup that works, a simulator bundle is usually the clear winner. But if you already know your space, your spec, and exactly how you want to build it, going piece by piece can still make sense. Either way, the goal is the same: a setup that feels right, performs properly, and makes you want to step in and hit another shot.

Explore all of our golf simulator packages and bundles here >

A purpose-built golf simulator cabin might seem like an indulgence. But the truth is, it becomes essential the moment you start to really care about consistency. 

It’s not about the Instagram post on day one as you unveil your new gadgets and setup - although yes, that is part of the fun. It’s about the Tuesday evening session in February when it’s cold, dark, and you still want reliable numbers and a place to practice in peace.

Reality check: you’ve probably outgrown a spare-room or garage golf setup if…

• You’re constantly tweaking the mat, alignment, lighting, or software because the results feel off from session to session.
  

• You practise less than you planned because setting up, packing away, or sharing the space is a hassle.
  

• Left and right-handers can’t both play comfortably, or someone always ends up swinging cautiously to avoid walls, lights, or furniture.
  

• Noise, rebound, or vibration is a recurring issue, whether that’s bothering the household or just making the space unpleasant to use.
  

• You’re spending real money on tech (launch monitor, projector, PC) but housing it in a space that’s damp, cold, dusty, or generally not built for it.
  

• The room’s multi-purpose promise is actually killing usability, because the golf setup keeps getting compromised to make it a cinema, gym, or storage area.
  

• You want a setup you’ll still love in 12 months, not one that looks impressive on day one and slowly becomes a slightly annoying project.

If two or more of those hit home, a purpose-built cabin stops being indulgent and starts being the sensible option.

A dedicated golf cabin is worth considering if you want…

Serious year-round practice

There’s a tipping point most golfers hit without realising it. You stop wanting to hit a few balls and you start wanting sessions that actually move the needle.

That might look like a wedge matrix instead of banging driver for half an hour, or finally figuring out whether your miss is face-related or path-related. It might be building a consistent warm-up, running the same 30-ball test each week, or playing simulated rounds where you can’t just hit a mulligan every time you don’t like the number.

That’s where a purpose-built cabin starts to make sense. Not because it’s fancier, but because it supports the kind of repeatable practice that improvement relies on. Same environment, same setup, same feel. When you’re tracking progress over months, that stability is half the battle.

A cabin gives you a stable environment where you can train through winter without fighting condensation, green fees, cold hands, or a damp space that makes you rush sessions.

It’s also when practice becomes frictionless: step in, switch on, hit. No dragging kit out, no moving furniture. Just play golf! 

Reliable launch monitor data you can actually trust

Launch monitors are only as useful as the conditions around them. A cabin helps you control the stuff that, left unchecked, quietly ruins accuracy or consistency:

• Lighting and glare (a common cause of misreads, especially in camera-based systems)
  

• Level flooring and secure mounting (important for repeatable alignment)
  

• Stable hitting position (tee placement, mat orientation, and stance consistency)
  

• Enough depth behind the screen to manage rebound behaviour and noise
  

If you care about spin, face, path and strike consistency, the room becomes part of the measurement system. That’s the bit people underestimate.

A comfortable space for left- and right-handed players

Sharing a simulator is where most setups fall apart. Not because the tech can’t handle it, but because the room layout can’t.

A cabin is the right call if you want a layout that allows:

• practical swing clearance on both sides
  

• sensible screen centring (so nobody feels like they’re aiming at a corner)
  

• safe, comfortable spectating without standing in the danger zone
  

If you’ve ever watched a left-hander trying not to take a lamp shade off in a spare room, you already know why this matters.

A simulator that feels good to use, not just impressive on day one

A wow build can still be annoying in daily use. The cabin becomes worth it when you prioritise the boring things that make you use it more:

• proper heating and ventilation so the space isn’t either freezing or stuffy
  

• acoustic treatment so every impact doesn’t echo through the garden (or the house)
  

• clean cable management and kit placement so it stays tidy and durable
  

• lighting designed for play, not just ambience
  

If the space feels calm, comfortable, and purpose-built, you’ll practice more. If it feels like a compromised hobby corner, you won’t.

A multi-purpose studio that works as a golf space first

Most people say they want golf + cinema + games room. In practice, the priorities clash unless the room is designed properly. In reality, a cabin keeps golf from taking over the rest of the house.

A lot of home simulator setups don’t fail because the tech is bad. They fail because the rest of the household gets fed up.

It starts innocently. A mat in the corner. A net that’s supposed to be temporary. A few balls under the sofa. Then the projector comes out, the cables multiply, and suddenly the spare room is a permanent half-gym, half-office, half-driving range that nobody really likes using.

A cabin draws a clean line. Golf lives there. Your home stays a home.

And there’s a practical upside beyond domestic peace. When your kit lives in a dedicated space, it stays set up properly. It stays cleaner. It lasts longer. And you’re far more likely to use it, because you don’t need to turn the living room into a studio every time you want to work on your swing.

A cabin makes sense when you want multi-use without sacrificing golf functionality. You get: 

• A golf-first layout (screen placement, hitting zone, clearance)
  

• Entertainment as a bonus, not the main design driver
  

• Seating and social space that doesn’t interfere with swing safety or tracking
  

That’s how you end up with a space you actually use for golf, rather than a room that occasionally hosts a novelty round.

More golf and less wasted time

A simulator cabin isn’t just a spend, it’s a trade. You’re trading money for a reduction in golfing friction.

If you’re losing sessions to weather, to the dread of having to set up all your virtual gear, to moving furniture, to negotiating space, to the garage being too cold or too cluttered… then your practice becomes sporadic. And sporadic practice is the sneaky killer, because it feels like you’re doing the work, but the gaps between sessions mean you’re constantly re-finding your swing instead of improving it.

This is why the cabin route often makes sense for time-poor golfers. When you can walk in, switch on, and hit within two minutes, practice survives real life. It stops being something you plan to do, and becomes something you actually do.

Golf cabin, garage conversion, or spare room?

If you’re weighing up options, here’s a simple way to think about it.

A spare room setup can work well if your goal is casual use, shorter clubs, and a neat solution that blends into the house. It’s the easiest route, but it’s also the one most likely to come with compromises around space.

A garage can be a great middle ground if you can commit the space, keep it clear, and make it comfortable enough to use year-round. When garages work, they work brilliantly. When they don’t, it’s usually because they turn into storage again and practice starts slipping.

A purpose-built cabin makes the most sense when you want golf to have its own home, with fewer compromises and fewer reasons not to play. It’s the option that’s most likely to remain a joy to use in a year’s time, not just an impressive project you set up once and slowly stop bothering with.

If you’re reading this and thinking, “I could probably make the spare room work”, you might be right. But if you’re constantly having to make it work, you already have your answer.

Explore our Golf Simulator Cabins by GolfBays service to see what’s possible in your garden >