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How Much Room Does a ProTee VX Need Indoors?

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The ProTee VX tracks from the ceiling, so it doesn't need a set distance between the ball and the screen. ProTee specifies about 9 to 10 feet from the top of the ceiling mount to the hitting surface, with a horizontal offset of 3 feet 4 inches to 3 feet 7 inches between the mount center and hitting-area center. You still need room for the screen, the golfer, the projector, and a safe swing.

VX installation measurements at a glance

MeasurementProTee's guidanceWhat it means for your room
Mounting height9 to 10 feet from the ceiling mount to the hitting surfaceMeasure above the finished mat, then check swing clearance separately.
Horizontal offset3 feet 4 inches to 3 feet 7 inchesMeasure between the mount center and the hitting-area center.
Hitting area25 by 21 inches (65 by 55 cm)This is the ball-placement area, not the room size.
Ball to screenNo fixed distance required by the VXFollow the screen or enclosure maker's clearances and leave room for the golfer.

The manufacturer's setup diagram shows the measurement points. Use it before marking the ceiling; a room-height measurement alone doesn't confirm that the mount, golfer, and enclosure will fit.

Why the VX suits a short room

A radar unit sits behind the golfer and needs a long lane back there, plus several feet of ball flight in front of the tee. The VX needs neither. ProTee says plainly that the VX itself has no required hitting-area-to-screen distance. ProTee VX setup instructions.

The enclosure is another matter. Whatever screen you buy still comes with its own clearance numbers, and the golfer still shouldn't stand right up against it.

Mounting height: 9 to 10 feet

ProTee's support guidance specifies 9 to 10 feet from the top of the ceiling mount to the hitting surface for optimal performance. Lower mounting can interfere with swings; higher installation may reduce accuracy. ProTee ceiling-height guidance.

The horizontal offset runs from the center of the ceiling mount to the center of the hitting area: 3 feet 4 inches to 3 feet 7 inches. That's a 3-inch range, so work from the setup diagram before drilling. VX mounting diagram.

A big hitting zone

ProTee labels the hitting area as 25 by 21 inches (65 by 55 cm) in its setup diagram. These are the manufacturer's rounded unit labels. VX hitting-area diagram. Compared with systems that want the ball on one small laser-marked spot, that's a lot of room to tee up.

Because the unit stays on the ceiling, switching between right- and left-handed golfers is easier too. Nothing on the floor has to move to the other side of the ball.

Run the cable and power before the ceiling goes up

Treat the VX as a permanent installation. ProTee says it has to connect directly to your computer, and its support page answers no to running it through a router or switch. ProTee connection guidance.

So the cable route is part of the room design, not something to sort out on install day. Decide where power and the PC connection will run before the ceiling is closed up, and get a licensed electrician to add any new outlet.

Nine feet on paper isn't always nine feet

A nine-foot ceiling can still be a problem if the right mounting spot sits under a light, a duct, a garage-door rail, or a ceiling surface too weak to hold a mount. The unit also hangs below the ceiling mount, so ceiling height alone doesn't settle swing clearance.

Have the mount checked by someone who knows how your ceiling is built, then check the swing on its own. The launch monitor has to be secure and correctly placed, and the golfer still needs enough clearance below every overhead object.

Where it pays off

In a basement or garage, depth is usually what runs out first. Since the VX doesn't use up several feet behind the ball, you can give that depth to the golfer, the screen, or seating.

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