Garmin Approach R50 with SimStudio COMPLETE Package: Contents, Room Size & Cost

What the package includes

PlayBetter lists these contents:

Garmin Approach R50
Enclosure
Impact Screen
5x5 Premium Hitting Mat
Putting/Landing Turf
Side Barriers

The main components

Launch monitor: Garmin Approach R50 — camera, beside the ball, spin measured
Enclosure / screen: PlayBetter SimStudio by PlayBetter
Projector option: Optoma GT2000HDR — 3,500 lumens, 1080p
Projector option: Optoma ZW350ST — 3,600 lumens, WXGA

Configurations offered

Select Studio Size: SimStudio10™ (10' x 8.6' x 5.4') with Wireless HDMI Transmitter (Free), SimStudio12™ (12' x 8.6' x 5.4') with Wireless HDMI Transmitter (Free), SimStudio13™ Deep (13' x 10' x 10') with Wireless HDMI Transmitter (Free), SimStudio8™ (8' x 7.5' x 4') with Wireless HDMI Transmitter (Free)
Select Projector: Optoma ZW350ST HD Golf Projector (INCLUDED), Optoma GT2000HDR HD Golf Projector (+$500)

The listing has 8 priced configurations; the price shown here is the lowest.

The room you need

Check	Plan for	Basis
Room depth for the launch monitor	13.5 ft minimum · 15.5 ft comfortable	1 ft screen gap + 8–10 ft ball to screen + 4.5 ft behind the ball for the backswing
Ceiling for a 5′10″ golfer (driver)	9′ 2″	Golfer height + driver arc + mat + margin

PlayBetter SimStudio dimensions

Item	Seller figure
Size option	SimStudio10 (10' × 8.6' × 5.4')
Size option	SimStudio12 (12' × 8.6' × 5.4')

FOREference calculationDepth follows the launch monitor's placement: radar behind the ball needs ball flight plus the unit distance; camera and overhead units need the golfer, 8–10 ft to the screen and a gap behind it. Check your room.

What it costs to own

Item	Amount
Package (lowest configuration)	$8,195
Garmin Approach R50 bought alone	$5,000
Implied value of everything else	$3,195
Launch-monitor plan over 5 years	$500
Five-year total	$8,695

FOREference calculationImplied value = package price − the launch monitor's own listed price. It shows how much of the budget goes to the screen, enclosure, mat and projector.

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Fit check for this package

Built from the package listing, the launch monitor's published requirements and our room method.

✓ Required? Check firsti Good to know

✓Room depth13.5 ft minimum, 15.5 ft comfortable for Garmin Approach R50.
?Launch-monitor planGarmin Golf membership (about $100/year) for Home Tee Hero's 43,000+ courses.
iLeft-handed playSide-of-ball unit: moves to the other side for left-handed golfers.
iDelivery & assemblyLarge packages often ship in several boxes and may need two people to assemble; confirm lead times with the seller.

Specifications

Each figure is labelled with where it comes from. Numbered references link to the source list below.

Manufacturer storeRetailer listingFOREference calculationNot verified

Published specifications

Listed contents	Garmin Approach R50; Enclosure; Impact Screen; 5x5 Premium Hitting Mat; Putting/Landing Turf; Side Barriers[S1]	Retailer listing

FOREference calculations

Room depth (FOREference method)	13.5–15.5 ft	FOREference calculation
Five-year cost incl. plan	$8,695	FOREference calculation

Limitations to weigh

Package contents and configurations change often — confirm every item on the seller's page.

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Where to buy

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Questions buyers ask

What comes in the Garmin Approach R50 with PlayBetter SimStudio COMPLETE Package?

Garmin Approach R50, Enclosure, Impact Screen, 5x5 Premium Hitting Mat, Putting/Landing Turf and Side Barriers.

How big a room does it need?

About 13.5–15.5 ft of depth, and roughly 9′ 2″ of ceiling for a 5′10″ golfer with a driver.

Is a subscription required?

Garmin Golf membership (about $100/year) for Home Tee Hero's 43,000+ courses

Do I need a computer?

Built-in 10-inch touchscreen; HDMI out to a projector or TV

Sources and verification

PlayBetter — Garmin Approach R50 with PlayBetter SimStudio COMPLETE Package — product page and specifications Retrieved 30 Sep 2026

FOREference has not tested this product hands-on. This reference is compiled from the sources above; our calculations are labelled and show their working. Last verified 30 Sep 2026. How we work

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