Third time's a charm. This video was deleted and reuploaded to comply with a bogus copyright takedown notice manually filed by Par2Pro. I don't know their motivation for the claim, but in the very least it seems like bad behavior since they never attempted to contact me before filing the legal notice. Happy Sunday Everyone!

@curtisbme

9 ай бұрын

Did KZread respond to your dispute? Trolls like this can actually face consequences if they are found to be submitting false take downs.

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

@@curtisbme This was a little different than a normal ContentID claim which results in transfer of monetization. They filed a legal takedown notice, which would have resulted in a copyright strike on my account. My options were to let the strike happen and appeal it, or delete the original video and reupload. To me, it wasn't worth the fight of an appeal which on the surface seemed like an open/shut case, but you never know. They had already wasted enough of my time so I chose to reupload.

@norgtube

9 ай бұрын

@@TheHookUp I mean a reupload does a real number on your hits/growth, and the algo notices so the second order effect is significant. They know what they're doing.

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, it is what it is. Not the best outcome, but a safe one (no copyright strikes on my account).

@GothicPotato2

9 ай бұрын

@@TheHookUp Well on the flip side, I've been looking at doing something similar to you and I will absolutely not be purchasing anything from Par2Pro. Too bad there is no way for content creators to easily fight these bogus takedowns.

Best DIY golf sim video I've ever watched...again.

Stupid trolls at Par2Pro

Wow, this is incredible. Amazing job!

This build is insane man, well done 👏👏👏

Seriously? Lame par2pro. Awesome video and repost 👍

Pimp my garage with "The Hook Up" coming soon to MTV xD

Insane and awesome build! Have no plans to do anything this elaborate (or spend nearly this much money) but somehow still watched this entire thing. Inspirational for sure.

This is an awesome project. Thanks for posting this.

Thats the best setup!! Well done

Very cool! I really wish I had planned ahead when building my house to accommodate an indoor golf simulator!

Wow! When I grow up I want to have your skills. Awesome job 👏

Great job thank you for sharing

Sweet setup and appreciate the video, broken down and explained well.

I don't have the funds for a project like this (I don't even have a garage!) but I found your video very well done and very interesting. Your demeanor was very pleasant and the video very easy to listen to. Thumbs up!

As usual great content. The best channel on yt

I did a diy overhead garage storage platform with harbor frieght hoist and garage door parts and my manual safety was just some manual chains attached to the ceiling. I have to hook and unhook them each time I use my platform (4 on each corner) but safety is a peace of mind thing with kiddos running around. I would feel comfortable sleeping under it with this manual safety too.

This is absolutely brilliant!! I am Inspired to do something like this in my garage

Great video. You could make a living installing these.

absolutely insane!

Dang dude! We have done some pretty insane simulator builds, but nothing like this! Sick!

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! I imagine that if you are building it for someone else it has to be a lot more "polished".

"Screw Drywall" Well said Sir, well said

What a fantastic project!

@TheHookUp

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Enjoyed it with my father for about 4 hours today!

Wow! Very impressive.

Thanks Rob.

Well done, sir!

Awesome!!

Seems like it'd be easier to build a portal into another dimension where there's room for a permanent setup 😂 Crazy build man 👍

This is very impressive

Fantastic video any kitchen ideas on the roadmap?

Great build. I also have built a simulator in my garage with the intent to be able to move it out of the way to park cars back into the garage. I didn’t have the ceiling height to do what you did so I lift mine to the side wall with a winch. I also made mine out of wood because I have no experience with welding. My cost is closer to $2,500 because I didn’t need to move or change any walls. I did copy your Murphy bar and it was a great addition. Thanks for the video

@TheHookUp

4 ай бұрын

Awesome, I'd love to see your completed project.

Agreed, screw drywall, don't nail 😉

Really enjoyed this video. Your comments re: projectors is very usefull. I was heading down the path of a short throw, 4k projector. Then I saw your KZread video comparing the latest models of projectors. Impressive knowledge base and impressive investment in time and effort to share your thoughts with factual backup. Then I stumbled on this video and was confused for a moment cause I hadn't seen any other videos on golf sims by you. But, immediately turned it on cause knew I would get a lot of interesting information. So true. Fun video even though it doesn't pertain structurally with my goals. Your self-deprecating manner is so welcome. You mentioned some switches you used to simplify wiring lights but I did not see them mentioned in the listing you provided. What are their names and are they on Amazon. Would appreciate the feedback. You could host a great HGTV DIY channel!

Thought I was losing it when I saw the golf simulator video pop up again. Sorry about the bogus copyright claim. Hilarious that you called them out in the video text.

So as a sim golfer and a projector guru, I've got a question for a recommendation i hope you can help with. I'm going to attempty own setup in a pretty well shaded area on thd side of my house using a Spornia SPG-7 net, with their 64x64 hitting screen. I wasnt originally thinking of trying to do a full, portable sim setup but they thru that screen in gratis and so that got me headed down the road of thinkng sbout projectors rhat would be effective in my space for this setup. My plan was to use an older IPAD pro as my application device and either lightning to HDMI it or try to Bluetooth to the projector. Ao long story short, any sort of projector recommendation based on description of my setup and space?

haha love the build :) If something is worth doing, it's worth overdoing :)

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

My motto for sure.

Great video……and GO BUCKS!!!

This comment is totally of topic but are you planning on doing a review of yaber k2s and a comparison against others similar to it. Thanks for your good work

Great setup. What screen size did you purchase from Carls? Any issues with 8’ separation distance from screen?

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

100"x107" Height is important for actually hitting, but width is what makes it more immersive. I would have loved to get an extra 2-3ft of width. 8' is perfect for ball to screen.

Thank you for the cliff notes, very helpful. My budget doesn't extend to the BENQ LK936ST, so I will look for a budget 1080p projector - it will preferably need to be high lumens, able to project from the side (can't mount) at around 7’ (tee to screen, using the Garmin R10) and also able to project 1:1 ratio (Net Return Home). The BenQ LH600ST looks like it could be a good option - the lumens just don't look that hot. Thanks again!

@TheHookUp

8 күн бұрын

What's your budget?

@Soarbywire

8 күн бұрын

@@TheHookUp I would say around USD 1000 - 1500; room size is Height 2.7m Width 3.33m, Length 5.73m (standard garage carspace here in Australia)

@TheHookUp

7 күн бұрын

I'd say a BENQ TH671st is probably just about right for you then as far as performance vs budget.

@Soarbywire

7 күн бұрын

@@TheHookUpunfortunately it doesn’t have horizontal keystone so I wouldn’t be able to place offset to the right of tee (I can’t ceiling mount, strata complex)

Would love some more conversation about the software and screen setup. I know you're using a 16:9 projector, and it looks like your screen is a little taller than a 4:3 screen would normally be. I have seen many questions over the years where people basically say "THIS is the screen size I will be using." and it's some crazy oddball resolution. Do the programs work with really odd aspect ratios? Are they locked in at 16:9 and 4:3? Can they do some custom? Does it even matter when the projector itself is locked in at 16:9, 16:10, or 4:3? I don't know the answers and am sincerely asking. I always figured a bright 1920x1200 used business model of the right throw distance would be a great choice. Weaker contrast, but would take both 1600x1200 (4:3) or 1920x1080, and deliver a lot of versatility when it comes to the projector... But I have no idea if the software supports this, or some other 'weird' resolution perhaps? Would love your thoughts. Sucks that you had to re-upload this. Keep up the great work.

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

I can only officially confirm the sim software that I use (GSPro) will work with any aspect ratio. I have tested some other projectors in my sim and found that with a 4K projector the resolution of 2450x2160 fits my screen perfectly. I just use the nvidia control panel to create a custom resolution and select that resolution when GSPro starts. Amazingly it doesn't stretch or skew any UI elements or terrain at this odd resolution. Edit: to clarify, I line up the top and bottom of the screen with the projected image (the 2160px), then adjust the resolution until the sides fit perfectly. The side resolution just projects "black", so in a completely dark room you would probably see light bleed, but I definitely don't golf in the dark.

Curious: what insulation did you used for your garage door? Looks like some sort of radiant barrier? How did you get it to stick to the garage panels?

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

It's just Styrofoam insulation from lowes with a radiant barrier backing. I cut the dimensions exact enough that it is just wedged in between the metal top and bottom of each panel. I also drilled a small hole in the center of each insulation piece and injected a small amount of "great stuff" foam to make sure the foam isn't in contact with the actual metal of the door since the air gap is where most of the insulating properties come from.

A grinder and paint can make you the welder you ain't.

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

Ab-so-lutely.

Awesome video! What kind of hoist did you use? Didn’t ever figure out a safety mechanism if one of the hoist doesn’t work?

@TheHookUp

4 ай бұрын

I'm using VIVOHOME hoists: amzn.to/488lul7

Excellent video. I'm replicating your DIY Golf Simulator in my garage and have a question about the Carl's Place impact screen. Question: You ordered with the grommets and flaps... when you measured the inner dimensions of your carbon steel frame to order your custom Carl's place impact screen, did you add a bit of slack when ordering? For instance: my dimensions are 105"W and 129"L (inner dimensions of carbon steel frame). Carl's Place recommended ordering a 100"W and 124"L tscreen o account for 2.5" grommet (black edging portion of impact screen) on each side. Any suggestions?

@TheHookUp

3 ай бұрын

Yes, I ordered the screen 1" smaller than the inner diameter of the frame to allow for a 1/2" gap on each side. In reality the gap is more like 1/4" on either side due to stretch. You can briefly see at 7:11 in the video that the viewable area is 100x107 while the total screen size is 105x112 and the inner diameter of my frame is 106x113.

@stevenzeplin2048

3 ай бұрын

Perfect... thanks so much

@TheHookup Any chance you will be comparing the newer released projectors specifically suited for Golf simulators? I know the options and criteria are broad - short or long throw, vertical/ horizontal keystone, corner fit, lumen brightness, throw ratio, projector best for small or large rooms, input lag (thanks for the new gaming projectors review!), REC colour accuracy, wifi casting, aspect ratio, projector resolution (1080p or 4K) etc.

@TheHookUp

8 күн бұрын

I don't know if there's a large enough market to warrant a full review, but here are the golf sim projector cliffs notes: 1) Short throw is preferable for not casting shadows onto your impact screen. 2) Contrast and black floor do not matter since you'll be using them in a room with high ambient light (so you can see the golf ball). 3) Brightness and color do matter. 4) 1080p and WUXGA are good budget options, the 4K resolution upgrade is marginal since impact screens generally have heavy texture that will diminish the 4K clarity. 5) Most people will end up with DLP projectors, but if you want to use a rear mounted swing camera you should opt for a 3LCD option (usually from Epson or Panasonic) instead because your swing camera will show all the rainbows from the DLP. 6) Input lag has no effect in a golf sim. Launch monitors have lag times between 500-2000ms, so adding a fraction of a second more from the projector makes no difference. I've used a bunch of projectors in my sim, but have currently settled on the BENQ LK936ST that I bought for two main reasons: 1) It's designed to be extra dust proof and temperature tolerant, which is important since my sim is in my garage. 2) I use a nearly 1:1 aspect ratio, so with a 1080p projector (BENQ 671ST) I was losing a significant amount of resolution to the strange aspect ratio.

1280x1024 AR is 5:4 not 4:3, so slightly more square shaped.

Hi - can you share more on the hoist for the platform? Looking to do somethings similar. Thanks!

@TheHookUp

3 ай бұрын

You just mean which hoist I used, or how it actually connects to the screen?

Does this mini split integrate into Home Assistant?

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

It does, but you have to buy the separate WiFi USB dongle for it.

I am considering a similar solution for golf mat raising to the ceiling, but thinking considerably bigger - like 10X12. I'd use steel frame, but insulation board inserts (similar to what I have today) to keep weight down. Any thoughts on if this is a really bad idea due to size? Having a hard time wrapping my head around that sitting above my wifes car

@TheHookUp

22 күн бұрын

The hoists are plenty strong to handle that.

I’m building a modular sim that needs a lifestyle projector. I have watched all your vids. I’d like something bright like the jmgo uln1 ultra. Any recommendations?

@TheHookUp

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, N1 Ultra is the best pick for a sim due to its brightness.

Can you do this in my studio apartment?

yeah, my ceiling is too low and we need the space above for storage. Maybe in my next house...

Thumbnail/title suggestion: secret golf simulator

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

Oooh, I like it.

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

I gave it a shot.

Legend status, u r literally him. Bet you got a secret credit card as well for those impulse buys at the pro shop 🤐

which GPU are you using in your PC?

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

GT730 in this video, I upgraded it to a 1650.

@justin3680

9 ай бұрын

@@TheHookUp wow, and it ran just fine on the 730 and the 1650? That’s good to hear, I ordered a 3050ti laptop and wasn’t sure if it would be powerful enough!

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

It's all about resolution and graphics settings. If you run at 1080p or less (I'm at 1280x1024), and medium settings or lower GSPro can run on almost anything. It's when you want to do 4K with Ultra settings that you're going to need a full gaming PC.

@justin3680

9 ай бұрын

@@TheHookUp makes sense, yeah I plan to just do 1080p. I agree, there’s no point in 4K when the screen isn’t even that great looking to allow for the full 4K experience, plus the graphics on GSPro really are not good enough to justify 4K imo

The biggest issue for me will be raising my 8' ceiling that supports the Truss roof. I've been given an estimate of around $18K which includes a hefty $6k permit cost. Out of curiosity, do you know how much yours would have cost if you used an outside contractor (I am NOT HANDY in any way, shape or form...LOL).

@TheHookUp

5 ай бұрын

18kish sounds about right, depending on the size of the vault.

My response to the price...woh.

I’m copying this whole thing lol

Rewatching to help view time. YT guilty until proven innocent is messed up. Too much corporate bulling.

How can I follow along with every technical bit of this video, but I can’t comprehend how your garage door opens…🤦🏻‍♂️

@TheHookUp

8 ай бұрын

Haha, direct drive opener: amzn.to/47U4xvb

Not practical for 90% of people but congrats.

Hi, I would like to invite you to review our smart sprinkler controller, are you interested? Once connected to your home wifi, it can automatically adjust the frequency and amount of watering according to the weather and seasonal changes

I will not be purchasing anything from Par2Pro

Cost of a bucket of range balls. $10 per bucket into $10,171.00 and gets you, 1,017 buckets of range balls or 101 buckets a year for 10 years! And you live in Florida! No winter freezing cold or snow....leave me scratching my head...Why?

@TheHookUp

9 ай бұрын

Hardly the same as hitting at a range. Every week I play a few rounds at whatever course the PGA tour is playing which makes watching them on TV much more fun. Instead of mindlessly hitting range balls I get data about club path, club speed, angle of attack, spin, carry, total distance, etc. I get to have friends over at night and play a scramble at some famous course while having a few drinks and listening to music. The total cost of the sim which included structure modifications, and air conditioning for my garage space is less than a year of dues at a low to mid level country club.

@paulsccna2964

9 ай бұрын

@@TheHookUp I forgot about playing the rounds. Plus, you get that air-con and the mini bar, and tunes...makes sense. It really is cool.

Fuck Par2Pro. No longer shopping with them.