How to build your own disc golf simulator?

Build your own disc golf simulator and keep throwing all year round

Winter is no longer an excuse to skip your throws. With your own disc golf simulator, you can practise indoors whenever it suits you and get measured data from every throw, including speed, spin and angles. Designed and manufactured in Finland, HYZR makes indoor disc golf training easier than you might think.

In this guide, we explain what you need to build a disc golf simulator, how much space it requires and how to assemble your setup step by step. You can start small and expand it whenever you want more.

Quick contents

• What a HYZR simulator looks like
• What you need for a disc golf simulator
• How much space a simulator requires
• Step 1: HYZR One launch monitor
• Step 2: Disc markers
• Step 3: HYZR Swing Camera and Pro mode
• HYZR System, the complete package
• Step 4: Impact screen and projector
• Step 5: Camera extension cable
• Benefits of simulator training
• Frequently asked questions

What a HYZR simulator looks like

The complete setup is surprisingly clean. A ceiling-mounted launch monitor, an impact screen stretched against the wall and a computer — that is the whole setup in a nutshell. No maze of cables across the floor and no bulky structures.

In practice, you step into the throwing area, throw the disc towards the screen or net and immediately see your throw data and simulated flight path on the display. That is how the disc golf simulator works, throw after throw.

What do you need to build a disc golf simulator?

The simulator is built around one core component: a camera-based launch monitor that reads your throw and simulates the disc’s flight path in real time. Everything else can be added around it depending on how far you want to take your training.

1. HYZR One launch monitor (1 999 €)

   The heart of the setup. It measures nine throw metrics and simulates the flight path. This is where you start.

2. Reflective markers (19.90 €)

   Stickers that allow the system to identify your discs. There is no electronics inside the discs, so you can use your own.

3. HYZR Swing Camera (299 €)

   Unlocks Pro mode and slow-motion video replays, allowing you to analyse your body movement and timing as well.

4. Impact screen and projector (screen 379–499 €)

   Turns the setup into a complete visual simulator, allowing you to throw directly towards the flight path displayed in front of you.

5. Computer and throwing space

   You need a device that can run the HYZR software and a safe space for throwing.

For everything in one package without combining the parts yourself, the HYZR System (2 499 €) is a complete solution. We will return to it further down.

How much space does a simulator require?

Less than you might think. The launch monitor is installed at a height of 2.5–3.5 metres, approximately one metre from the throwing area. For throw analysis with a net, a garage, basement or empty room is enough, provided there is sufficient safe space around the throwing area.

When you add an impact screen and projector, you need slightly more depth so the disc has enough space to reach the screen and the projector can be positioned outside the throwing line. Plan the room according to the size of the screen, with options ranging from 2.5 × 2.5 metres to 4 × 3 metres.

Minimum space. As a rule of thumb, a complete simulator with a projector and screen requires an area approximately 3 metres wide, 3.5–4 metres deep and at least 2.5 metres high. For throw analysis with a net, a smaller area of approximately 2 metres wide and 3 metres deep is sufficient, provided the ceiling height is at least 2.5 metres for installing the launch monitor. Always measure the room according to your chosen screen size and leave enough space behind the throwing area for a free and unrestricted throwing motion.

Step 1: Install HYZR One, the heart of the simulator

Start by purchasing the HYZR One from our online store (1 999 €). It is a camera-based launch monitor designed and manufactured in Finland. Two high-speed cameras and a six-axis motion sensor read the throw, with no need to install electronics inside the discs.

HYZR One measures metrics including:

• launch speed
• spin rate
• hyzer angle and nose angle
• vertical and horizontal launch angles
• throw wobble and release point
• throw quality and simulated flight path

Installation is straightforward. Attach the unit using the included mount at a height of 2.5–3.5 metres, approximately one metre from the throwing area. Connect it to the network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet and plug it into a standard wall socket. Built-in infrared lighting handles illumination, so even a dark room is not a problem.

Included in the package: HYZR One unit, mounting bracket, HYZR disc, sticker set containing 100 stickers with six required per disc, Ethernet adapter and HYZR software. You can get started immediately, and the software also works with third-party simulator applications.

Step 2: Prepare your discs with reflective markers

HYZR identifies discs using reflective markers attached to them (19.90 € / 100 pcs). No permanent electronics are installed in the discs. You simply use your own discs and attach the markers to them.

One marker per disc is not enough — you need six per disc. The first set of 100 markers is included with HYZR One, covering approximately 16–17 discs. When you want to prepare more discs or the first markers wear out, you can easily order another pack.

Tip: prepare several discs with different flight numbers at the same time, from putters to drivers. This allows you to test throws with your entire bag without moving the markers between throws.

Step 3: Add the HYZR Swing Camera and unlock Pro mode

The launch monitor tells you what the disc is doing. The HYZR Swing Camera (299 €) tells you what your body is doing. It is an external camera that provides instant slow-motion playback and unlocks Pro mode in the HYZR software, where you can analyse body movement, timing and the different phases of the throw.

The camera is genuinely plug and play. Connect it via USB and it works with both Windows and Mac. It records in Full HD at 1080p/60fps or 720p/120fps, while the adjustable 2.8–12 mm zoom lens adapts to different spaces.

Pro mode combines the throw data and video in the same view. You can see exactly how changes in timing or release affect the flight metrics and compare your throws over a longer period to track your progress.

Want everything at once? HYZR System is the complete package

For those who do not want to assemble the setup one component at a time, the HYZR System (2 499 €) is a complete package containing all the essential equipment in one box. It is the most comprehensive solution in the HYZR range and the most affordable way to include two swing cameras.

HYZR System includes: HYZR One launch monitor, two HYZR Swing Cameras, mounting bracket, HYZR disc, sticker set containing 100 stickers, Ethernet adapter and HYZR software.

Two cameras provide a more complete view of your throwing technique from multiple angles, and Pro mode is available immediately without additional purchases. This is the recommended option when you already know that you want complete analysis without having to consider component compatibility.

Step 4: Turn it into a true simulator with an impact screen and projector

Up to this point, you have been analysing throws. Now you can make them playable. The HYZR Premium Impact Screen (379–499 €, depending on size) serves as both a projection surface and an impact-absorbing screen. You throw the disc towards it and see the simulated flight path directly in front of you.

The screen is built to last. Its construction is rated for approximately one million throws, while the sound-dampening design keeps impact noise under control even in a home environment. The projected image remains bright and sharp, making the simulation easy to see. Five sizes are available, ranging from 2.5 × 2.5 metres to 4 × 3 metres, so you can choose an option that fits your space.

Connect the screen setup to a projector and mirror your computer display onto the screen. The course simulation will then run directly in front of the throwing direction. New discs are recommended when using the screen, as dirt and scratches from outdoor use can wear the surface and reduce image quality.

The product includes the impact screen itself. The projector and frame are sold separately.

Step 5: Complete the camera setup with an extension cable

As the setup expands, the distance between the camera and computer can quickly increase. The HYZR Swing Camera Extension Cable (29.90 €) gives you the freedom to position the camera at the best angle, even when the computer is further away.

The cable is a five-metre USB 3.0 extension capable of transferring data at speeds of up to 5 Gbps without interruptions. Its braided nylon protection and aluminium connectors are designed for continuous use. It is a small component, but it solves many camera-positioning challenges in a complete simulator setup.

Benefits of simulator training

• Year-round training: throw regardless of the weather or season.
• Measured feedback from every throw: immediately see how speed, spin and angles affect the flight path.
• Make your technique visible: Pro mode combines data and video, making problem areas easier to identify.
• High repetition volume in a small space: no need to retrieve discs from a long distance after every throw.
• Use your own discs: use the discs in your own bag with markers and without permanent modifications.
• Expand as you progress: start with HYZR One and add cameras, the screen and a projector whenever you are ready.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install electronics inside the discs?

No. HYZR identifies the discs using reflective markers attached to them, allowing you to use your own discs without permanent modifications.

How much space does a disc golf simulator require?

The launch monitor is installed at a height of 2.5–3.5 metres, approximately one metre from the throwing area. Throw analysis alone requires approximately 2 × 3 metres of floor space and a ceiling height of 2.5 metres. As a rule of thumb, a complete simulator with a projector and impact screen requires an area approximately 3 metres wide, 3.5–4 metres deep and 2.5 metres high.

What is the difference between HYZR One and HYZR System?

HYZR One is a launch monitor to which cameras and other components can be added separately. HYZR System is a complete package containing HYZR One and two swing cameras. Pro mode is available immediately with the System.

Do I need a projector?

Yes. The launch monitor and software are enough to collect the data. A projector and impact screen are only required when you want a visual simulator that displays the flight path on the screen.

Does HYZR work with other simulator applications?

Yes. In addition to HYZR’s own software, the system supports third-party simulator applications.

Build your own disc golf simulator with KiekkoKing

Start with HYZR One and build the setup at your own pace. All components are available from the KiekkoKing online store, bringing equipment from a Finnish manufacturer directly to your home.

Explore HYZR One or view the complete HYZR System and keep throwing all year round.