With indoor golf booming in popularity, new 4K simulator technology turns practice rounds into a golfer’s dream.
As much as they would like to – or need to! – not every golfer can head to their local course or driving range to practise their game whenever they like. From work and family commitments to wet weather and travel considerations, it can be hard to find the time. However, nowadays, with indoor golf growing in popularity and with the latest golf simulator technology, it’s super-easy to pick up your clubs, hit the sim and improve your game.
But buyer beware. Not all sims are the same, which is why it’s well worth considering all options and noting that cheaper sim models can lead to a lacklustre user experience. Think blurry visuals and poor colour quality. Where’s the joy?
That’s where a high-quality 4K projector hits the mark. Whether you’re working on your iron play, chipping or putting, you want to feel like you’re out there on the course immersed in the experience – understanding the feel of the fairway, the rough, the slopes, the bunkers and how the ball rolls on the greens: just like the real deal. Because the more precise your practice shots using the sim, the better your score in the long run. And this is where the latest in 4K projectors comes to the fore with their incredibly clear vision.
The new line of BenQ ACE 4K projectors
Having completed a major survey to discover exactly what individual golfers are searching for when purchasing a dedicated sim, BenQ learned that easy set-up, minimal maintenance and realistic and immersive colour that looks exactly like it would in real life were the keys to success. It turns out, other more traditional features like resolution and brightness were less important.
With this knowledge, the new line of BenQ’s ACE 4K projectors was developed. And the most exciting ingredient in the mix? Realistic visuals via 4K projection.
For readers new to the term, 4K projectors provide an exceptional visual experience with stunning clarity. Essentially, 4K refers to a display that offers a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels, which is four times the number of pixels compared to traditional full high-definition resolution. This results in incredible detail and sharpness, bringing images and videos to life, and the resolution is especially effective on larger screens.
This is where the BenQ 4K AK700ST shines, representing a breakthrough in terms of picture quality and installation technology for golfers seeking the ultimate in visual and immersive experiences on a large screen.
The projectors also have a special picture mode for golf simulators that provides a wider variety of greens, blues and khaki colours compared to other colours in the spectrum, so golfers can experience golf like they’re out there in nature.
Added to that, the 95 percent Rec. 709 colour system is optimised for the most popular simulation platforms, such as GS Pro, TGC, FSX and others. The projector can also be used to play HDR/HLG movies due to its support for HDR and HLG, as well as for 3D gaming.
And with nearly two out of three BenQ survey respondents saying they used their golf simulator spaces for multiple purposes – from watching golf and movies to family gaming or streaming YouTube content, in addition to playing golf – purchasing a 4K sim is a no-brainer.
Visit benq.com/en-au/business/campaign/indoor-golf-simulator-projector.html, phone (02) 8988 6500 or e-mail [email protected]
