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How Much Room Does a ProTee VX Need Indoors?
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The ProTee VX does not require a fixed ball-to-screen distance for tracking. It mounts overhead and reads the ball and club inside a defined hitting area. ProTee recommends mounting the VX about 9 to 10 feet above the hitting surface, with the unit 3 feet 4 inches to 3 feet 7 inches from the hitting area. The rest of the simulator still needs enough room for the screen, golfer, projector, and safe swing clearance.
The VX saves floor depth because it tracks from above
Unlike a rear-mounted radar unit, the ProTee VX does not need a long lane behind the golfer or a fixed amount of ball flight in front of the tee. ProTee explicitly says the VX itself has no required hitting-area-to-screen distance.
That gives you more freedom in a short room, but it does not remove the enclosure manufacturer’s screen-clearance requirements or the golfer’s need for a safe distance from the screen.
Nine to ten feet is the preferred mounting range
ProTee’s current support guidance recommends mounting the VX 9 to 10 feet above the hitting surface for optimal performance. Its support page explains the range: "Lower ceilings risk interference with club swings, while higher installations may reduce accuracy."
ProTee puts the distance from the VX to the hitting area between 3 feet 4 inches and 3 feet 7 inches. Use the setup guide's diagram when you place the mount instead of estimating the offset by eye.
The hitting area is generous for an overhead system
ProTee lists a hitting zone of 25 by 21 inches (65 by 55 cm). That gives the golfer more freedom to place the ball than systems that require one tiny laser-marked spot.
It can also make right- and left-handed play easier because the launch monitor stays on the ceiling instead of moving from one side of the ball to the other.
Plan the network cable and power before finishing the ceiling
The VX is a permanent electronic installation. ProTee says the VX must be connected directly to your computer, and its support page answers no to running it through a router or switch.
That makes cable planning part of the room design. Decide where power and the PC connection will run before closing the ceiling or hiding wiring behind finished surfaces.
Ceiling structure can matter as much as ceiling height
A room can have a nine-foot ceiling and still be awkward if the correct mounting point is blocked by a light, duct, garage-door rail, or weak ceiling surface. The VX also hangs above an area where a golfer is swinging a club.
Check the mounting point and the swing separately. The launch monitor has to be secure and correctly placed, and the golfer still needs enough clearance below every overhead object.
Shorter rooms are where the VX has its biggest layout advantage
Because tracking does not consume several feet behind the ball, a VX room can devote more depth to the golfer, screen, or seating. That can be a major advantage in a basement or garage where front-to-back space is the limiting dimension.