Garmin R50 SimKit — Optoma ZW350ST WXGA Projector + Beaver Tail 4×5 Mat
By Garmin Golf
Build a Permanent Indoor Simulator
Around the Garmin Approach R50
The Garmin R50 SimKit pairs Garmin's all-in-one photometric launch monitor with a fixed Optoma ZW350ST WXGA laser short-throw projector and the Beaver Tail 4×5 hitting mat, plus the aluminum enclosure of your choice. Because the R50 runs Home Tee Hero and shot tracking right on its own built-in touchscreen, this is a plug-and-play kit — no Windows PC required to play. It's a fixed-installation package built for garage bays, dedicated sim rooms, and anywhere a permanent, no-PC setup makes sense. Choose your enclosure size at checkout — the projector and mat are set, and everything ships together via free UPS Ground.
Garmin Approach R50
No PC Required
Runs Home Tee Hero and shot data directly on its own 10″ touchscreen. No Windows PC to buy, configure, or troubleshoot.
3 High-Speed Cameras
Photometric tracking captures more than 15 ball and club metrics per swing, including measured spin rate and spin axis.
43,000+ Virtual Courses
Home Tee Hero unlocks a massive library of preloaded courses for full virtual rounds, right from the built-in display.
Impact Video Review
High-speed impact video lets you review your contact on every shot, directly on the R50's built-in screen.
- Ball Speed
- Launch Angle
- Launch Direction
- Spin Rate
- Spin Axis
- Carry Distance
- Total Distance
- Apex Height
- Descent Angle
- Distance Offline
- Smash Factor
- Club Head Speed
- Club Path
- Face Angle
- Attack Angle
- Face to Path
The Garmin Approach R50 requires only AC power (or its internal battery) and, for a projected simulator experience, an HDMI connection to the included Optoma ZW350ST projector. It is designed for both permanent and portable indoor simulator installations, and needs no PC to play. Garmin's included club-face stickers are recommended for complete club data tracking.
Optoma ZW350ST — WXGA Laser Short Throw
This SimKit ships with the Optoma ZW350ST, a WXGA laser short-throw projector built as an entry-tier, value-focused option for golf simulators. 3,600 ANSI lumens and a compact 0.521:1 throw ratio fill the enclosure with a bright image from close to the screen, and the DuraCore laser light source is rated up to 30,000 hours with no lamp to replace.
WXGA Resolution
Native 1280 × 800 (16:10) resolution keeps course graphics and on-screen data readable across the impact screen.
3,600 Lumens
Bright laser engine with 300,000:1 contrast, holding up well in enclosures with moderate ambient light.
0.521:1 Short Throw
Short throw mounts close to the screen, keeping the projector clear of the swing path and the R50's side placement.
DuraCore Laser, 30,000 Hrs
Dual HDMI 1.4a plus RJ45/RS232 connectivity and 360°+portrait installation flexibility, with no lamp to ever replace.
Choose Your Enclosure — 5 Sizes
All five enclosures use a tool-free aluminum frame and ship flat for assembly in your space. Choose the size that fits your room and desired screen width. Confirm ceiling clearance and throw distance with the Projector Fitment Tool before ordering.
Eagle 12 Enclosure
The Eagle 12 is the most versatile SimKit enclosure — wide enough for a generous screen, short enough in depth to fit a standard two-car garage bay or spare room. Tool-free aluminum frame, 4:3 aspect ratio screen, and 6×12 landing mat included with enclosure purchase.
Birdie 10 Enclosure
The Birdie 10 fits rooms where width is limited — a single-car garage, a basement lane, or a tighter dedicated sim room. At 120″ wide, it still delivers a full sim experience with a 4:3 screen and includes the 6×12 landing mat. Tool-free aluminum frame ships flat.
Albatross 13 Enclosure
The Albatross 13 is the widest enclosure in the lineup — 156″ wide with a 16:9 aspect ratio screen and the deeper 6×15 landing mat. Built for rooms with the horizontal space to support a cinema-scale sim display. Tool-free aluminum frame, 72″ depth.
PRO Series 10x8 Enclosure
The PRO Series 10x8 steps up to a heavier-duty build — High Contrast Gray triple-layer screen, RipStop surround, bungee bottom, foam-lined heavyweight flaps, blackout sheet, and a built-in 1ft wall stand-off for a clean direct-to-wall install. A tighter footprint than the 12x9 for rooms that need the smaller frame with the same premium materials.
PRO Series 12x9 Enclosure
The PRO Series 12x9 is the largest and most heavy-duty enclosure in the lineup — High Contrast Gray triple-layer screen, RipStop surround, bungee bottom, foam-lined heavyweight flaps, blackout sheet, and a built-in 1ft wall stand-off for a clean direct-to-wall install. Built for buyers who want Pro Series materials at full 12-foot width.
Beaver Tail 4×5
This SimKit ships with the Beaver Tail 4×5 hitting mat. Because the Garmin R50 sits on the floor beside the ball facing downrange — rather than in front of the mat — the two-piece design puts a stance mat on either side of the center hitting strip, so right- and left-handed golfers each get a proper stance without crowding the monitor's footprint.
4×5 Two-Piece
Compact platform that suits right- and left-handed golfers and keeps the ground-based monitor clear of your stance.
Replaceable Strip
The hitting strip insert swaps out when it wears, so the mat lasts well past the life of the strip.
Joint-Friendly Feel
The realistic hitting surface is designed to reduce joint impact through long practice sessions.
Stable Bay Surface
Dense, flat base stays put through full swings, protects the floor, and pairs with the included landing mat.
The enclosure landing mat is included (6×12 with Birdie 10, Eagle 12, PRO 10x8, or PRO 12x9; 6×15 with Albatross 13). A putting green is an optional add-on available at checkout.
Garmin R50 SimKit — Eagle 12 Bay
Eagle 12 enclosure pictured. Garmin R50 launch monitor placement and putting green not shown. Putting green not included unless selected at checkout.
What Completes the Build
The SimKit ships with the launch monitor, projector, enclosure, and mat. These three items round out the installation.
Projector Install Kit
Ceiling mount, 25ft HDMI cable, and 25ft power cable. Positions the short-throw projector at the correct throw distance from the screen without running cables across the floor.
Landing Mat (Included)
6×12 with Birdie 10 or Eagle 12 enclosures; 6×15 with Albatross 13. Sits at the base of the enclosure in front of the hitting mat. Included in the SimKit — sized automatically to the enclosure selected at checkout.
Optional: GSPro Gaming PC
The Garmin R50 needs no PC to play — Home Tee Hero and shot tracking run right on its built-in touchscreen. Golfers who want GSPro or E6 Connect can add one of ESG's turnkey gaming desktops: the 4K Gaming Desktop for GSPro (Intel Core Ultra processor, RTX 5070) or the 1080p Gaming Desktop for GSPro (Intel Core Ultra processor, RTX 5060), both shipped with GSPro and launch monitor software pre-installed.
What’s In The Box
- Garmin Approach R50 Launch Monitor
- Optoma ZW350ST WXGA laser projector
- Enclosure (size chosen at checkout)
- Beaver Tail 4×5 hitting mat
- Projector ceiling mount
- Landing mat (6×12 / 6×15 by enclosure)
- 25ft HDMI cable
- 25ft power cable
- Home Tee Hero + Garmin Golf app (free download)
- Club-face tracking stickers
- PC (not required to play — optional for GSPro/E6 Connect)
- Putting green (optional add-on)
Quick Specs
| Launch Monitor | Garmin Approach R50 |
| Tracking | 3 High-Speed Cameras (Photometric) |
| Placement | Ground-Based (beside the ball) |
| Display | 10″ Built-In Color Touchscreen |
| Ball Recognition | Automatic (no marking required) |
| Data Points | 15+ ball & club metrics |
| Software | Home Tee Hero, Garmin Golf app, GSPro, E6 Connect |
| PC Required | No |
| Projector | Optoma ZW350ST WXGA Laser (included) |
| Enclosure | Birdie 10, Eagle 12, Albatross 13, PRO 10x8, or PRO 12x9 |
| Hitting Mat | Beaver Tail 4×5 (included) |
| Shipping | Free UPS Ground (Continental US) |
Why the Garmin R50 SimKit?
- No Windows PC to buy, configure, or troubleshoot
- Ground placement with no ceiling hardware or drilling required
- 43,000+ preloaded courses via Home Tee Hero, right on the unit
- 3-camera photometric tracking, HDMI mirror to the included ZW350ST projector
- Optional matched 4K (RTX 5070) and 1080p (RTX 5060) GSPro desktops available as add-ons
Who This SimKit Is Built For
The No-PC Buyer
Wants accurate photometric tracking and full simulator play without buying, configuring, or maintaining a Windows gaming PC.
The Permanent Builder
Setting up a dedicated sim room or garage bay and wants a fixed, wired installation with no portability trade-offs.
The GSPro Player
Prioritizes GSPro or E6 for course play and wants photometric data to back it up. Connects via HDMI whenever advanced software is needed — no PC required for everyday play.
The Upgrader
Moving up from a radar-based or portable device to a proper indoor sim build with permanent hardware and full software access.
Build Your Own or Compare Alternatives
Want a different launch monitor, a different mix of components, or a fully custom build? Compare the same kit with the Uneekor EYE MINI Lite, start from the bundle builder, or compare other pre-configured alternatives.
Same Kit with the Uneekor EYE MINI Lite
The same Optoma ZW350ST projector, enclosure choices, and Beaver Tail mat, built instead around the Uneekor EYE MINI Lite ground-based photometric launch monitor. The EYE MINI Lite swaps in at a lower price point but requires a Windows PC for GSPro, E6 Connect, and the full Uneekor software suite. Configure this combination in the SimKit Bundle Builder.
Open the Bundle BuilderBuild Your Own SimKit
Prefer to choose every component yourself? The SimKit Bundle Builder lets you pick your launch monitor, projector, enclosure, and mat individually and confirm fitment as you go.
Open the Bundle BuilderVTrack Overhead SimKit
Ceiling-mounted overhead launch monitor with the same enclosure and projector options. Requires a Windows PC for GSPro and E6 Connect, unlike the R50's standalone touchscreen. The difference is mount position: overhead vs. beside the ball.
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Garmin R50 SimKit — FAQ
The ESG Advantage
Three reasons this SimKit ships from Elite Sim Golf rather than a general-purpose retailer.
Garmin Authorized Dealer
Elite Sim Golf is an authorized source for the Garmin Approach R50 with full Garmin manufacturer warranty support. Buying from an authorized dealer is the only way to ensure warranty coverage is valid from day one.
Pre-Configured Package
The launch monitor, projector, enclosure, and mat are configured and shipped as a single coordinated package via free UPS Ground. No assembling a build from four separate vendors or worrying about compatibility gaps.
ESG-Backed Support
Post-purchase setup and software guidance is available. From getting Home Tee Hero connected to your Garmin Golf account to mirroring the R50’s display through the projector, ESG support is there to walk through it.
