My $100 Golf Simulator Projector Was Terrible… Then I Tried This

My cheap golf simulator projector was getting the job done… but the picture wasn't exactly impressive. So I decided to upgrade. For my DIY home golf simulator, I've been using cheap projectors advertised with huge lumen numbers — including one claiming 12,000 lumens. But when you're trying to use a projector in a golf simulator, those numbers don't necessarily tell the whole story. I found a reconditioned NEC P401W with a claimed 4,000 ANSI-lumen brightness rating and decided to put it to the test. And the difference? WOW. 0:00 My new golf simulator projector 0:15 golf projector - The TRUTH about lumen ratings 0:38 My Journey Through super cheap Golf Simulator projector 1:07 golf simulator projector diy 1:46 garage golf simulator 2:26 best budget projector for golf simulator 2:53 diy golf simulator 4:55 The Moment of truth - Firing up the NEC 7:16 How a Better indoor Golf Simulator Projector Changed My Practice In this video, I compare the old cheap projector with the NEC, look at the difference in image quality and brightness, and explain why "12,000 lumens" and "4,000 ANSI lumens" aren't numbers you can simply compare. I'll also show how the NEC works with my DIY golf simulator setup, including the 3m x 2.6m impact screen and side-mounted projector position. If you're building a budget golf simulator, garage golf simulator or home golf simulator, hopefully this gives you another option to consider before spending big money on a new projector. This isn't a professional projector review — it's a real-world test from a high-handicap golfer using a DIY simulator setup. 🏌️‍♂️ A Study in Golf — honest golf, equipment experiments, DIY simulator builds and my ongoing attempt to get better at this ridiculous game. #GolfSimulator #GolfSimulatorProjector #DIYGolfSimulator