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Garmin Approach R50 SportScreen Vanish LITE Semi-Retractable Golf Studio Complete Package | Home Golf Simulator Studio with Impact Screen, Enclosure, Hitting Mat, Putting Turf & Projector

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💥 FATHER’S DAY DEAL! SAVE UP TO $1032.50 OFF GARMIN APPROACH R50 SPORTSCREEN  VANISH LITE STUDIO PACKAGE — Order yours today! 

SEMI-RETRACTABLE. BUDGET-SMART. READY TO PLAY. The Garmin Approach R50 Circle B SportScreen Vanish LITE Semi-Retractable Golf Studio delivers a fully enclosed simulator setup with a premium 3-ply impact screen, built-in baffle system, and a retractable curtain track — all mounting to just 2 points on your wall or ceiling.

📦 Includes 5x5 Premium Hitting Mat, Landing/Putting Turf & Optoma ZW350ST HD Golf Projector (Option to Upgrade to Optoma GT2000HDR to Allow for Keystoning).

Why Customers Trust PlayBetter.com for Home Golf Simulation

The Garmin Approach R50 SportScreen Vanish LITE Semi-Retractable Studio Package brings space-saving simulation for everyday practice at home. Includes projector, putting/hitting mats, and optional projector mounts.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN EVERY PACKAGE?

Garmin Approach R50 Premium Golf Launch Monitor & Simulator

Carrying Case

AC Adapter & Power Cord

Club Stickers

Rear Impact Support Membrane/ Blackout Screen

Side/Impact Screens, Side Curtains, Ceiling Panels, Side/Front/Valence Baffles & Ceiling Brackets

5x5' Hitting Mat & Putting Turf Mat

Optoma ZW350ST HD Projector

Garmin Approach R50 SportScreen Vanish LITE Semi-Retractable Golf Studio Accessory Upgrades

Optoma Golf Simulator Projector

Upgrade to the GT2000HDR for keystone correction and angled mounting.

Drop-Mount Projector with Choice of Extender

Mount your projector from the ceiling. Available with your preferred extender length.

Flush-Mount Projector Mount

Installs your projector flush to the ceiling and provides precise tilt and roll adjustments for easy, accurate image alignment.

Semi-Retractable Design for Multi-Purpose Spaces

The Vanish LITE gives you a full simulator setup that disappears when you are done. The impact screen rolls up with a hand crank or remote control, and the side curtains slide open and pin back along the track. Your garage stays a garage. Your spare room stays a spare room. The simulator is ready again the next time you want it.

  • Impact screen retracts with a hand crank or included remote control
  • Side curtains slide open on a track and pin back when not in use
  • Converts between simulator and open space in seconds
  • Built for garage golf simulators and multi-purpose rooms
  • Fully operational again the moment you pull everything back into position

Built-In Baffle and Curtain System

Most simulator setups require separate corner pieces, baffles, and curtains sourced and installed independently. The Vanish LITE eliminates that entirely. The built-in corner and baffle system is integrated into the unit itself, so pulling out the side curtains creates a fully enclosed hitting area with total shot containment — no extra parts, no additional assembly, no DIY problem-solving required.

  • Built-in front, side, and valence baffles come integrated into the system
  • Side curtains pull out on a track to instantly enclose the hitting area
  • 3-foot depth side curtains provide full lateral shot containment
  • Ceiling panel included for complete overhead coverage
  • Everything needed for a fully enclosed hitting area comes in the box

Why shop Garmin Approach R50 SportScreen Vanish LITE Semi-Retractable Golf Studio with PlayBetter.com?

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Robust, Accurate Golf Launch Monitor Data—Right Out of the Box

First, let’s talk about what you get …

Ball Data:

  • Ball Speed
  • Launch Angle
  • Launch Direction
  • Spin Rate (measured, not calculated)
  • Spin Axis (measured, not calculated)
  • Smash Factor
  • Total Distance
  • Carry Distance
  • Total Deviation
  • Apex Height

Club Data:

  • Clubhead Speed
  • Path Angle
  • Angle of Attack
  • Face Angle
  • Face to Path

Now, let’s talk accuracy …

According to our golf reviewer, Marc, who was one of the first to spend some time with the R50, 

“I gotta say, I was incredibly impressed with the R50. I put it head-to-head against the Foresight Sports GC3, which I know is dead-on accurate. Across the board, the R50 was right there, within a yard or two, a degree or two, and a hundred-or-so RPMs on all of the data points. Very, very impressive!”

And finally, the Garmin R50’s unique data presentation … 

The R50 golf simulator display is fully customizable so you can see your data in multiple ways.

You can choose to see a map, complete with a ball tracer. Or data tiles that you can arrange in whatever order you’d like. You can also get club path, face angle, and spin visuals, showing you exactly how the ball is coming off the clubface for each individual shot. And the R50 automatically records a close-up impact video of each of your shots.

What’s really cool is that you can choose any of these looks as a full-screen display, or any combination of two as a split-screen. And it gets even more impressive when you plug the HDMI into a TV or projector and create even more ways to view your data and play!

Garmin R50’s Golf Simulator Options — Home Tee Hero & Third-Party Compatibility

Let’s zero in on what you can do simulator-wise with this epic golf launch monitor! 

You’ve already learned that you can make it the centerpiece of your home golf simulator setup, or take it anywhere—to the range, a buddy’s, to a net set up in your garage or backyard—and play virtual golf as well.

So, what kind of virtual golf can you get on this thing?

As of right now, you have four fantastic options (it’s possible Garmin will add more options later, like they did with the R10):

  • Home Tee Hero (Garmin’s proprietary sim software)
  • E6
  • GSPro
  • Awesome Golf

It’s important to note that you will need a PC and Wi-Fi connection to play third-party software—i.e., anything not Home Tee Hero. Third-party sim software will also require additional subscription costs.

Exclusively for the R50, Garmin has run its Home Tee Hero software through a technical boot camp, and it has come out the other side with much more realistic graphics and  improved mapping. Translation: it looks far more realistic. This upgrade will not trickle down to the Approach R10. It’s an R50 exclusive! All you need is a Garmin Premium Golf subscription, that is still only $9.99/month or $99.99/year!

Garmin Approach R50 SportScreen Vanish LITE Semi-Retractable Golf Studio FAQs

Design Elements:

  • 10” Color Touchscreen Display
  • 3-Camera System (Photometric Launch Monitor)
  • Highly visible shot indicator light
  • Carry handle
  • HDMI & USB-C ports
  • Rechargeable battery and power adapter
  • Wi-Fi & BLE
  • 17” (H) x 12” (W) x 7” (D)

Garmin Approach R50 Articles & Resources

Reviews & Comparisons:

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See what our partners & best golf influencers have to say about the R50:

Specs

Physical Dimensions: 16.5” x 10.6” x 7.5”

Weight: 9 LBS

Display Type & Resolution: 10” LCD Color Touchscreen 800 x 1280 Pixels

Battery Type: Internal Rechargeable Lithium-Ion; Power or charge using AC adaptor/power cord

Battery Life: Up to 4 Hours

Water Rating: IPX3

Interface: BLUETOOTH, Wi-Fi

Measurement Technology: 3 High-Speed Cameras (Photometric)

Target Practice: Yes

Driving Range Mode: Yes

Save Club Stats: Yes

Home Tee Hero (with Subscription): Yes; Enhanced Graphics

Compatible with 3rd-Party Golf Simulators: Yes

High Speed Impact Videos: Yes

Built-In Barometer: Yes

Putting in Golf Simulator: Yes

Includes Club Tracking Stickers: 5 Sheets of 50 (250 Total Stickers)

How Much Space Do I Need for Garmin Approach R50 SportScreen Vanish LITE Semi-Retractable Golf Studio?

See room space requirements & dimensions for our standard Vanish LITE Series sizes. The sizes of the enclosures are below:

Vanish LITE 9

Vanish LITE 9

  • Suggested Room Depth: 180"
  • Room Width Range: 111" to 124"
  • Room Height Range: 108" to 124"
  • Projector Throw Ratio: 1:1
  • Projectable Area: 93" × 93"
Vanish LITE 11

Vanish LITE 11

  • Suggested Room Depth: 180"
  • Room Width Range: 142" to 155"
  • Room Height Range: 108" to 124"
  • Projector Throw Ratio: 4:3
  • Projectable Area: 124" × 93"
Vanish LITE 13H

Vanish LITE 13H

  • Suggested Room Depth: 180"
  • Room Width Range: 166" to 179"
  • Room Height Range: 108" to 124"
  • Projector Throw Ratio: 16:10
  • Projectable Area: 148" × 93"