Optishot 2
ROB CARNEY takes a sec ond swing at the golf sim, to see if it ’ll turn hi m into nic k faldo
Price £369 URL golfswingsystems.co.uk SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PC: Windows Vista, 7, 8 or 10; graphics card with 256MB RAM ; 3GB HD space; 4GB RAM ; USB 2.0 port MA C: OS X 10.8 or later; integrated graphics or better; 3GB HD space; 4GB RAM
It’s a fact that I think I’m better at golf than I actually am. A 14-handicapper, I’m no slouch, but I lack the consistency to take my game to the next level. And that’s why, for the last couple of months, I’ve been testing the Optishot 2 golf simulator.
Last month, I talked about the system – basically, a bunch of sensors on a mat – and how easy it is to set up and use. And now I’ve had time to really test the software, I love it even more. The course graphics aren’t mind-blowing, but they’re decent enough that you feel like you’re actually playing at the venue. Pairing with a projector and hitting into a custom-made white screen would no doubt further enhance this.
It does take a while to calibrate all of your clubs, but it’s definitely worth it and adds further to the realism of the simulator. It’s very easy to lose yourself in the ‘game’, and with the exception of putting (you can do it but it’s not really worth it; you’re better off getting down the practice green), I felt the software was giving accurate yardages – and when I knew I’d hit the ball badly, it showed!
It may be because I’m hitting more golf balls (I don’t need to go to the driving range), but I definitely feel that the Optishot 2 is improving my game. And that’s worth the asking price!