{"id":855,"date":"2020-12-12T13:36:06","date_gmt":"2020-12-12T13:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/?p=855"},"modified":"2024-09-03T16:46:16","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T16:46:16","slug":"optishot-vs-p3proswing-vs-rapsodo-vs-phigolf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/training\/optishot-vs-p3proswing-vs-rapsodo-vs-phigolf\/","title":{"rendered":"Optishot 2 vs R-motion vs P3proswing vs Phigolf: 2024 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are a number of different golf simulators out there at different price points. I\u2019ve been wanting to build my own&nbsp;<strong>golf range<\/strong>&nbsp;at home and these four simulators are what I narrowed things down to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two most popular devices are the\u00a0<strong>Optishot<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0<strong>Rapsodo R-Motion.<\/strong>\u00a0My original plan was to get one of these but I started to hear some decent things about the\u00a0<strong>P3proswing<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0<strong>Phigolf<\/strong>\u00a0system. What we\u2019ll be talking about are the features of each and what system I ended up going with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a class=\"aawp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00RCTYJZY?tag=gweek_end-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" title=\"OptiShot 2 Golf Simulator for Home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-aawp-product-id=\"B00RCTYJZY\" data-aawp-product-title=\"OptiShot 2 Golf Simulator for Home\" data-aawp-product->OptiShot 2 Golf Simulator for Home<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a class=\"aawp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B075VD2W9M?tag=gweek_end-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" title=\"Rapsodo R-Motion Golf Simulator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-aawp-product-id=\"B075VD2W9M\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Rapsodo R-Motion Golf Simulator and Swing Analyzer with 14 Clip Attachments - PC and Smartphone\">Rapsodo R-Motion Golf Simulator<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a class=\"aawp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07RK9RZLW?tag=gweek_end-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" title=\"Phigolf Smart Golf Game Simulator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-aawp-product-id=\"B07RK9RZLW\" data-aawp-product-title=\"PHIGOLF Home Golf Simulator Enjoy Interactive Golfing with Smart Motion Sensor and Swing Stick for Indoor and Outdoor Fun - Compatible with Android iOS WGT and E6 Connect Series\">Phigolf Smart Golf Game Simulator<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, what I looked at when I was comparing them was how well they&nbsp;<strong>performed for the price.<\/strong>&nbsp;I wanted something that was going to be fairly accurate in terms of yardage and accuracy. If those two boxes weren\u2019t checked then I wasn\u2019t going to buy it. Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PhiGolf Simulator Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pHx9PHReQf8<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pHx9PHReQf8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the&nbsp;<strong>cheapest<\/strong>&nbsp;of the four simulators and could be your best bet if you\u2019re on a budget. It\u2019s currently priced at around&nbsp;<strong>$250 USD<\/strong>&nbsp;and it can be used at home or on the range (which is a big plus).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The simulator comes with&nbsp;<strong>one sensor<\/strong>&nbsp;that can be attached to your own club or you can use it with the club they give you. The club that comes with it is small and you can\u2019t use it to hit the ball. That\u2019s the big downside to the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re setting things up at your house and don\u2019t have a net to hit into, you\u2019ll probably use the included club. It\u2019s short so you can take a full swing and not hit your ceiling. You can attach it to one of your&nbsp;<strong>real clubs<\/strong>&nbsp;and hit the ball too. This is the way to go if you can make it work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can play a&nbsp;<strong>virtual round<\/strong>&nbsp;of golf at some of the more popular courses around the world or you can just practice with the range or putting program. The overall graphics were actually a lot better than I first thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not going to be 100% accurate when it comes to distance but it was better than I thought. It might not show as much draw, fade, hook, or slice as you\u2019d normally hit but it\u2019s not too bad. It\u2019ll also show you your&nbsp;<strong>swing<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>stats<\/strong>&nbsp;like club speed, tempo, angle, and distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Is The PhiGolf For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Phigolf system was really fun to play and is going to be ideal for someone who\u2019s tighter on a&nbsp;<strong>budget,<\/strong>&nbsp;is buying it for their&nbsp;<strong>kids,<\/strong>&nbsp;or someone who just wants something fun to do with&nbsp;<strong>friends.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason I wouldn\u2019t recommend it to someone who wants to improve their game is that the yardages were about&nbsp;<strong>15 yards off<\/strong>&nbsp;with my 7 iron. It\u2019s not that bad and it\u2019s actually better than I thought it would be for an inexpensive simulator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I still do think it\u2019s better than nothing and it could help your game. All I\u2019m saying is that there are better options out there, in my opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a class=\"aawp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07RK9RZLW?tag=gweek_end-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" title=\"Check the current price on Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-aawp-product-id=\"B07RK9RZLW\" data-aawp-product-title=\"PHIGOLF Home Golf Simulator Enjoy Interactive Golfing with Smart Motion Sensor and Swing Stick for Indoor and Outdoor Fun - Compatible with Android iOS WGT and E6 Connect Series\">Check the current price on Amazon<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optishot 2 Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vDUImLeEApQ<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vDUImLeEApQ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Optishot is probably the most popular home golf simulator right now and is currently priced around&nbsp;<strong>$299<\/strong>. The main difference between this and the Phigolf system is that you\u2019ll actually have to hit a ball with the Optishot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you need to swing a real club you\u2019ll also need a spot in the house you can make a full swing. You\u2019ll also need a net or something to hit the ball into (you can use real, foam, or plastic balls).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It comes with a&nbsp;<strong>swing pad<\/strong>, tees, foam balls, and a USB cable to hook up to your computer. You can then connect your computer to a projector and get the entire golf experience. If not, you can just use your computer or laptop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It comes with&nbsp;<strong>15 real courses<\/strong>&nbsp;and you can buy additional courses too (some of the popular ones). Again, you can either play the courses or you can practice on the range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not 100% accurate but it\u2019s really good for the amount it costs. It\u2019ll give you distances, ball stats, and a few other numbers to see where your game is at. I found it to be&nbsp;<strong>better<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>quality<\/strong>&nbsp;and more&nbsp;<strong>accurate<\/strong>&nbsp;than the PhiGolf system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Is The Optishot For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a golf simulator and don\u2019t want to spend a fortune (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/skytrak-vs-optishot-vs-trackman\/\" target=\"_blank\">Skytrak\/Trackman<\/a>) this will be a\u00a0great\u00a0option\u00a0for\u00a0you.\u00a0It\u2019s not perfect and it\u2019s not the most accurate, but it\u2019s close enough for me and is\u00a0<strong>super fun<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re someone who needs exact yardages and club stats then this probably won\u2019t be for you. There are other simulators on the market that are almost perfectly accurate but those are going to cost you 10x more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It wasn\u2019t the best when it comes to using your driver, wedges, or putter. You\u2019re going to need high ceilings to use your driver and it sometimes didn\u2019t pick up on the short chips and putts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than that, the Optishot was one of my favorite simulators and I do think my game has improved since getting a simulator.&nbsp;This was our&nbsp;<strong>favorite<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>multiplayer<\/strong>&nbsp;system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/optishot-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Read The Optishot 2 Full Review.<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rapsodo R-Motion Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=29h-49-bjaM<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=29h-49-bjaM\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next to the Optishot, the Rapsodo is one of the more popular devices on the market. It\u2019ll give a lot of the same info as the other simulators and is priced around&nbsp;<strong>$299.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s pretty similar to the Optishot but you\u2019ll have to purchase a few additional items. The first thing you\u2019ll need to get is some sort of&nbsp;<strong>hitting mat&nbsp;<\/strong>and then something to hit the ball into<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the big downsides to this system is that it only comes with one sensor. You\u2019ll have to clip the sensor onto your clubs and then switch it every time you want to change clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s probably not as good for multiplayer as the Optishot, since you have to swap the tracker. We also found it to be a bit more&nbsp;<strong>accurate<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>consistent<\/strong>&nbsp;compared to the Optishot system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE.<\/strong>&nbsp;It seems like they\u2019ve focused their efforts on a newer product and might not support the R-Motion anymore. I don\u2019t think I\u2019d buy this device anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Is The Rapsodo For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever I was looking at the R-Motion I found it to be a bit more accurate than the Optishot 2 and thought it might be a better option for someone looking to take their game to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apparently, the simulator doesn\u2019t have the greatest support anymore and a lot of people have been complaining. That\u2019s why I&nbsp;<strong>wouldn\u2019t recommend<\/strong>&nbsp;getting the Rapsodo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a class=\"aawp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B075VD2W9M?tag=gweek_end-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" title=\"Check the current price on Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-aawp-product-id=\"B075VD2W9M\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Rapsodo R-Motion Golf Simulator and Swing Analyzer with 14 Clip Attachments - PC and Smartphone\">Check the current price on Amazon<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">P3proswing Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UIPl4n2BhzY<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UIPl4n2BhzY\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The P3proswing is the most expensive of the four simulators and is currently priced at around $1300. It\u2019s completely portable and it comes with 20 different courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it does have a higher price tag, it also comes with a hitting mat, hitting net, and golf balls. All you have to do is connect it to your computer, set everything up, and start swinging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, I probably wouldn\u2019t recommend the P3proswing either. The first reason is because of the price. If you\u2019re going to spend that much then you might as well get the Skytrak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second reason is that it always seems to be out of stock. I don\u2019t know if they\u2019ve stopped making it but it never seems to be available. Also, the&nbsp;<strong>graphics<\/strong>&nbsp;weren\u2019t even as good as the Optishot or Rapsodo and the quality wasn\u2019t as good either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros Of These Devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>They\u2019re great devices to play&nbsp;<strong>with your buddies<\/strong>.<\/li><li>I ended up practicing more than before and it\u2019s helped me&nbsp;<strong>improve<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>my<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>game<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Some of the data is quite&nbsp;<strong>accurate<\/strong>&nbsp;(not perfect).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons Of These Devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>They\u2019re getting a little bit on the&nbsp;<strong>expensive<\/strong>&nbsp;side (but not too bad).<\/li><li>They&nbsp;<strong>aren\u2019t 100%<\/strong>&nbsp;accurate (but close enough for me).<\/li><li>Hitting into an&nbsp;<strong>artificial<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>pad<\/strong>&nbsp;isn\u2019t the best way to practice.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q. What computer do I need?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. They list the requirements on their websites. Optishot is pretty much any newer computer. Rapsodo requires a pretty good computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q. Can you play on a TV or projector?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Yes, you just have to connect the computer to the TV or projector (pretty simple).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s The Best Budget Golf Simulator?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The two best golf simulators are the&nbsp;<strong>Optishot 2 and the Phigolf system<\/strong>. Both of these provide a great amount of value for the cost and aren\u2019t going to break the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The simulator you decide to go with will depend on what you want to use it for. If it\u2019s for the kids, or it\u2019s something fun to use every now and then, go with the Phigolf system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a class=\"aawp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07RK9RZLW?tag=gweek_end-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" title=\"Check Phigolf Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-aawp-product-id=\"B07RK9RZLW\" data-aawp-product-title=\"PHIGOLF Home Golf Simulator Enjoy Interactive Golfing with Smart Motion Sensor and Swing Stick for Indoor and Outdoor Fun - Compatible with Android iOS WGT and E6 Connect Series\">Check Phigolf Price On Amazon<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to hit real balls, work on your game, or play multiplayer, go with the Optishot 2. It\u2019s a bit more accurate and I do prefer it slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a class=\"aawp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00RCTYJZY?tag=gweek_end-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" title=\"Check Optishot Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-aawp-product-id=\"B00RCTYJZY\" data-aawp-product-title=\"OptiShot 2 Golf Simulator for Home\"><strong>Check Optishot Price On Amazon<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me know your thoughts and any questions you have. Like this article? Feel free to give it a share!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Looking to get some new golf gear?\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to check out our recommended gear page to see the stuff we\u2019re recommending and the cheapest place to get them.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a number of different golf simulators out there at different price points. I\u2019ve been wanting to build my own&nbsp;golf range&nbsp;at home and these four simulators are what I narrowed things down to. The two most popular devices are the\u00a0Optishot\u00a0and the\u00a0Rapsodo R-Motion.\u00a0My original plan was to get one of these but I started to &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Optishot 2 vs R-motion vs P3proswing vs Phigolf: 2024 Review\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/training\/optishot-vs-p3proswing-vs-rapsodo-vs-phigolf\/#more-855\" aria-label=\"More on Optishot 2 vs R-motion vs P3proswing vs Phigolf: 2024 Review\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":856,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-855","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-training","infinite-scroll-item"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/855"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=855"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/855\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1963,"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/855\/revisions\/1963"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/856"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=855"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=855"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=855"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}