Troubleshooting Guides
11 guides in this category — everything you need to know about troubleshooting.
Calibrate Your LM: Stop Your Numbers Lying
So Your Numbers Aren't Lying to You
Your LM is only as good as its calibration. SkyTrak+, Mevo+, R10, GC3 — all need setup. How to calibrate, how often, and signs your numbers are off.
Lefties and LMs: Mostly Yes, Know the Quirks
Mostly Yes)
LMs are one area where lefties get treated fairly. Which work, which have quirks, and the one setup mistake that ruins lefty data.
Putting on Sim: Yes, Depends on Your LM
Yes, but It Depends)
Camera LMs handle putting beautifully. Radar struggles. Which work, which don't, and why. Plus accessories that make sim putting feel real.
Indoors AND Outdoors? LMs That Do Both
The Honest Answer
Some LMs work indoors AND outdoors. Some are indoor-only. Some claim both but suck at one. What works for a hybrid setup and what fries in sunlight.
Can You Use Foam Practice Balls on a Golf Simulator?
Yes — foam balls work on most camera-based launch monitors and some radar units.
Foam balls work on most camera LMs and some radar, but accuracy drops and spin gets unreliable. When foam makes sense (apartments, kids) and when it doesn't.
Golf Sim in an Unheated Garage? Yes, With These 3 Rules
The Real Temperature Limits, Condensation Risks, and What Actually Survives
Your launch monitor says 32°F minimum. Your garage hits 15°F. Here's what survives, what doesn't, and how to protect a $3K setup without $2K in heating.
Short Irons Short? Here's the Fix
Why Your Short Irons Are 10-20 Yards Short (And How to Fix It)
9-iron 135 on course, 115 in sim. Nine causes: indoor swing syndrome, lighting, ball temp. Exactly how to fix each. Stop blaming equipment.
Sim Maintenance: Keep Gear Running for Years
Keep Your Gear Running for Years
$2K-$15K investment. LM cleaning, screen care, mat rotation, projector bulbs. 5-minute monthly check prevents 90% of problems.
How to Calibrate Radar LMs: R10, Mevo+, TrackMan
Step-by-step calibration guide for Garmin R10, FlightScope Mevo+, and TrackMan 4 -- alignment, positioning, and the mistakes that ruin your data.
Step-by-step calibration guide for radar launch monitors: Garmin R10, FlightScope Mevo+, and TrackMan 4. Alignment, positioning, and common mistakes.
6-Month Sim Reality Check: What Actually Changes
What Happens After You Build Your Simulator
Six months in, nobody cares about spin rates. They care about mats that hurt their elbows, software that got stale, and guests who can't use the menu.
Why Your Launch Monitor Misreads Shots (And How to Fix)
And How to Fix It in 5 Minutes
Launch monitor misreads: lighting, ball type, and unit placement cause 90% of errors. The 7 most common causes — solved in 5 minutes.
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