Full Swing KIT Space Requirements - How Much Space Do You Need? [Home Golf Simulator Guide - Full Indoor/Outdoor Specs]
Before you drop $5K on the Tiger-backed Full Swing KIT, make sure it actually fits your setup. Here’s how much space you really need to swing freely.
Tiger Woods put his name on the Full Swing KIT, and thanks to its use in the Tiger-led TGL televised indoor golf league, it’s become one of the most recognizable premium golf launch monitors on the market.
But if you’re planning to build a home golf simulator studio with the KIT, space could be your biggest concern.
Because this is a radar-based unit that sits behind the ball, it needs considerably more room depth than camera-based launch monitors that sit to the side of the ball.
The space challenge is important to call out because it can be the deciding factor between whether the KIT is even an option for your simulator build.
Cost used to be the first roadblock for golfers dreaming of an at-home setup, but with more affordable launch monitors now available across all price points, room dimensions have become the biggest obstacle. If you don’t plan ahead, you can end up with a $5,000 launch monitor that simply won’t work in your space.
So how much space do you actually need to use the Full Swing KIT indoors? Let’s break it down.
How Much Indoor Space Do You Need for a Full Swing KIT Golf Simulator?
The Full Swing KIT needs to be positioned 8 to 10 feet behind the golf ball in order to read your shots. And because it uses radar to measure ball flight, you’ll also need at least 8 feet of space in front of the ball so the monitor can capture spin and launch data accurately.
That means your total recommended room depth for a Full Swing KIT setup is:
- 10 feet wide
- 18 feet deep (16 feet minimum)
- 9 feet tall
In practice, this could look like: 10 feet from KIT to ball, 8 feet from ball to impact screen, and 1 foot of buffer behind the screen. That adds up to about 19 feet total, but if you can manage 18 feet you’ll be in good shape.
One of the most common mistakes golfers make when setting up radar units indoors is underestimating how much depth really matters. Even though the KIT will technically operate in as little as 16 feet of space, that’s truly the bare minimum.
The closer you can get to 18 or 19 feet, the more confident you can be that the radar is getting a long enough look at your ball to accurately calculate spin and carry. Short-changing depth often shows up in inaccurate numbers.
Another factor to keep in mind is buffer space. If you’re hitting into a screen, you don’t want the screen flush against a wall. Leaving at least a foot behind it not only protects your walls but also softens ball rebound.
As for ceiling height and width, the KIT itself doesn’t add any extra demands. You’ll just need enough space to swing your longest club comfortably.
If you want the best possible indoor accuracy with the KIT, use Titleist RCT golf balls, which help radar units capture spin more reliably in confined spaces.
The difference can be significant. Without RCT balls, you may see spin rates that fluctuate more than you’d like, which then impacts distance and shot-shape calculations. With RCT balls, the KIT has a much easier time locking in on those critical early revolutions of the ball, leading to much more consistent readings.
Yes, RCT balls cost more than standard golf balls, but if you’re investing in a radar unit for indoor use, they’re almost essential.
Radar vs Camera: Which Type of Golf Launch Monitor Is Best for an Indoor Simulator Studio?
Radar launch monitors like the Full Swing KIT, Garmin Approach R10, and Rapsodo MLM2PRO all require more room depth because they sit behind the golf ball and track its early flight.
Camera-based monitors like the Foresight GC3 or Bushnell Launch Pro sit beside the ball and therefore need much less space. That’s why many golfers with tighter rooms opt for a camera unit.
But radar does have one big advantage: If you regularly play with both right-handed and left-handed golfers, a behind-the-ball unit like the Full Swing KIT means you won’t need to move the device back and forth between shots. That can make sim golf with groups a lot more seamless.
Another advantage of radar is that it does a great job outdoors, where it can track the ball’s entire flight. If you plan to split time between simulator use and range sessions, radar gives you great versatility.
Is the Full Swing KIT a Good Indoor Golf Simulator Option?
If you’ve got the depth, the Full Swing KIT works very well indoors. Give it at least 16 feet of total room depth and ideally closer to 18-19 feet, and it will perform as intended.
But if your room is shorter than that, you’re better off with a camera-based system that saves space.
It’s worth repeating that this isn’t an issue unique to the KIT. Every radar launch monitor on the market faces the same challenge indoors. The technology simply needs a longer runway to do its job. That means your decision really comes down to whether your room can provide the space or whether a side-mounted or overhead system is the better fit.
Outdoors, the KIT shines. It can track the full ball flight accurately, even off natural turf, and its built-in OLED screen and 4K swing video make it a great range companion.
So the answer is simple: If your room has the depth, the Full Swing KIT is a strong option for a home simulator. If not, you’ll want to look at a camera-based alternative.
About PlayBetter Golf Reviewer Marc Sheforgen
Marc Sheforgen is a golf writer whose passion for the game far exceeds his ability to play it well. Marc covers all things golf, from product reviews and equipment recommendations to event coverage and tournament analysis. When he’s not playing, watching, or writing about golf, he enjoys traveling (often golf-related), youth sports coaching, volunteering, and record collecting.