Golf Launchpad Simulator

[tonyy]

I finally received my Launchpad today and I must say that I'm quite pleased. First, setup was very easy. It was basically plug and play and the simulator itself is very sturdy. The quality looks to be good as well. The longest part was installing the game onto my computer and I was off playing.

The system came with Tiger Woods PGA Tour 05 for the PC. Overall gameplay was very good. This thing worked almost exactly to the simulators at the golf store, but smaller. I tried all different shot shapes and the sensors read it perfectly. I hit draws, fades, punches, hooks, etc. It was pretty sweet to see that happen on TW. So the sensors on the system were legit but we'll see how it goes against the test of time.

Also, Electricspin provides a virtual driving range which can be downloaded from their website. I got that as well and it worked quite well. It recorded swing speed, swing path, ball speed, ball spin, etc. It also gave nice graphs of the distances and such.

This was a quick review but I'll keep updating as I play some more. My first impressions were very good and I'm enjoying this right now. I'm thinking of setting it up with a big projector and make it a full out simulation. Sweet! $100 for this thing was a steal and I'm very happy with the purchase.

[glebert]

Awesome! Mine is supposed to get here this week, but the seller was really sketchy, so I'm going to keep my fingers crossed.

[rebby]

Where did you get one of these for $100? I'd take one at that price.

I'm mainly interested in things like swing speed, swing path, etc. The type of analysis that can help groove a good swing during the cold winter. How consistent is Launchpad in this respect?

[rangerat]

  rebby said:

Where did you get one of these for $100? I'd take one at that price.

Me too...more info. on where to get one of these...

[kc8kir]

Please tell! I can't wait to get one of these!

[tonyy]

Just a little update: Had a party earlier this evening and we played a round of golf! It was awesome. Everyone was having fun, even the noobies!

Oh and I got it off Ebay for $100. It was a best offer thing and I said what the heck and just offer $100. The guy accepted it! It's actually a store in Buena Park CA. The store is Samy's Discount or something like it.

[rebby]

  tonyy said:

Oh and I got it off Ebay for $100. It was a best offer thing and I said what the heck and just offer $100. The guy accepted it! It's actually a store in Buena Park CA. The store is Samy's Discount or something like it.

Thanks for the info. I submitted an offer of $100 as well, he countered w/$115 and I countered at $106 ($125 shipped). That offer was accepted so mine is on the way!

[kfowler]

FYI, if you're interested the Sammy's Store guy on eBay will take $90. I just ordered one. Plus eBay has 10% off on PayPal items. Ended up being $100 shipped.

[bogeyhitter25]

I'm pretty interested in one of these... now. But I just have a question, it's probably a stupid question, but where do you swing the clubs?

[rebby]

  bogeyhitter25 said:

I'm pretty interested in one of these... now. But I just have a question, it's probably a stupid question, but where do you swing the clubs?

Go here ->

http://www.electricspin.com/ That should answer most of your questions.

[kfowler]

One cool aspect I read on their website. You don't have to use the tethered ball. You can use a real ball and hit into a net or even take it to the range. Assuming you have a laptop. That's pretty neat. You should be able to get some good ideas on how accurate it is.

[glebert]

Hooray! My wife just called me at work and let me know my Launchpad just arrived! I was afraid that the seller was going to flake on me since I won it at a ridiculously low price ($52 + $15 shipping). Ebay lesson: never have an auction ending on Monday morning, especially without a reserve. Even better was that I had a 10% off coupon from Ebay so it was actually $62 total.

kfowler, the fact that this could be used without using the tethered ball was a big selling point for me. My garage is right below my 3yr old's bedroom, so having to use a "regulation" golf ball would make too much noise. I'm planning on using nerf or wiffle balls hit into a net, or against a screen if I get a projector set up.

[kfowler]

Wow great price. Let me know how you like it.

I have a practice net setup in my garage. I hit regular balls into it including my driver. This we'll be fun to set the laptop up out there and see how it does.

[glebert]

I'm thinking we need to set up the 1st annual Sandtrap.com Launchpad Golf Tournament. We could do it near the beginning of the regular season, maybe April 1...

[kfowler]

Ha! if Tiger Woods has online play, that would be fun.

[David in FL]

Link sent to my wife.

Ho ho ho........ I hope!

[worst_shot_ever]

Maybe I missed it, but would one of you mind posting your impression of how well it works once you've played with it for a while. Inquiring minds want to know (preferably before X-Mas!).

[glebert]

I don't think anyone here has had one long enough to have a long term opinion. In fact I think only Tonyy (the OP) has actually received and used his, and he's only had it for a week.