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golfGT & Relaxsh, Indoor Golf Simulation and Personal Stretching Complex Facility in Japan

  • BenQ
  • 2023-09-26
Golf simulation projector
Indoor Golf Simulation in Tokyo

In April 2023, BenQ LK936ST 4K laser projectors for golf were installed at golfGT & Relaxsh, an indoor golf simulation and personal stretching center that opened in the central business district of Tokyo.

Summary

Facility:
golfGT&Relaxsh Kanda


Address:
B1 Uchikanda D-N-K Building, 2-15-2 Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Date:
July, 2023

Product:
BenQ 4K laser projector LK936ST

golfGT&Relaxsh Kanda

golfGT&Relaxsh Kanda shop Owner: 土屋源人氏(right)
Stretch trainer:しゅりかさん(left)

Case Study Video

Case Study Article

golfGT&Relaxsh Kanda shop Owner: 土屋源人氏

golfGT&Relaxsh Kanda shop Owner: 土屋源人氏

What Were the Initial Problems and Challenges You Faced When Bbuilding the Golf Simulation Course?

土屋さん:
At first, it was very difficult to find a place to set up. Even when we did find one, we couldn't set up the net where we wanted, and we couldn't find a suitable projector or equipment.

Stretch trainer: しゅりかさん

Stretch trainer: しゅりかさん

What Do You Mean by Problems with the Projector?

土屋さん:
We had a goal of projecting the images in full screen on a golf impact screen, but the projector that was initially recommended by the installer did not fulfill that dream and could only project the images with the top and bottom sides cut off in black against the screen. And we had to operate for many months as it was.

しゅりかさん:
In order to create a more realistic golf simulation environment, a full screen was the most important part for us, and we thought we had selected a projector that could achieve this.

土屋さん:
Calculations showed that the projector would be able to project a full screen, but when we actually installed it, for some reason it didn't work. I didn't like the blackness at the top and bottom of the screen.

BenQ laser projector LK936ST

BenQ Laser Projector LK936ST

What Made You Decide to Install a BenQ Projector?

土屋さん:
At that time, I happened to have a chance to talk to an employee of BenQ who happened to be an acquaintance, and when I told him about my problems, he told me that a BenQ projector would be able to make it happen.

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LK936ST with Full Screen Projection

How Do You Feel About the Actual Introduction of The System?

土屋さん:
Our biggest blur has been resolved in one fell swoop. It really is a completely different projector to the one we had before, and we were impressed by the realism of its ability to project on a full screen.

しゅりかさん:
The sensation and feel of hitting the ball also changes a lot with vision. Customers were very impressed and many said this was better, so we are very satisfied.

土屋さん:
I was most pleased to hear customers' reactions really change, often saying that the reality has increased and that they were surprised. When we were using other companies' projectors, we thought it was normal for the image to be black at the top and bottom of the screen. The picture quality wasn't that bad. However, when we installed the BenQ projector, we were surprised to find that it was completely different.

しゅりかさん:
I felt that the colours were more vivid and very bright.

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LK936ST for a vivid representation of the green grass and the blue of the sky.

Does Changing the Projector Also Increase the Score?

土屋さん:
It is very easy to aim and the probability of OB is reduced, so this may have a direct impact on your score.

しゅりかさん:
The ability to track trajectories over a distance is also significant.

土屋さん:
I think what is most sought after in simulation golf is how close to reality it can be represented. BenQ's projectors can do that, which makes it very easy to play and has a positive impact on scores.

しゅりかさん:
I felt that the colours were more vivid and very bright.

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LK936ST on the left-hand lane, projector from another company previously used on the far right

Do You Have Any Advice for People Who Want to Open a Simulation Golf Course in The Future?

土屋さん:
The most difficult part of running a golf simulation course is choosing the right property and equipment. In particular, when it comes to projectors, there are some excellent ones from other manufacturers with very clear images, but they vary considerably depending on the projection distance and layout, so careful discussions are necessary at the construction stage. In this sense, the choice of projector is also very important, and I recommend BenQ as the best choice, including the projection time.

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Please Reiterate What You Liked About Using the BenQ Projector.

土屋さん:
We value our customers' opinions the most. We are most grateful to BenQ's projectors for enabling us to realise what our customers need and want most - projection of simulator images in a state close to reality - and for the many happy comments we have received from them as a result of this.

しゅりかさん:
When we created this shop, we wanted people to feel like they were doing it outdoors, and I think we were able to achieve this to the maximum extent with the full screen and 4K clarity, so that's what I'm most pleased about.

土屋さん:
We are amateurs when it comes to projectors, so we don't know which one is best until we actually use it. In this respect, BenQ lent us the equipment free of charge in advance, so we could verify that it would project the images we wanted, which was very helpful for us.

しゅりかさん:
I think it's a very good thing that you can actually use it, experience it and buy it after you know how good it is.