Press Buzz
Simulators are in at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show
Golf Week
ORLANDO, Fla. – It seems that at this year’s PGA Merchandise Show a lot of people are being drawn to golf simulators, and I stumbled upon one that you can play in your own living room.
Dancin’ Dogg is a five-year-old company based out of Traverse City, Mich. This afternoon I spoke with their V.P. of Sales Steve Konold, and he showed me how much fun friends and family can have in their own living room with the OptiShot Infrared Golf Simulator. Read more...
Take Your Game Indoors
The Golf Channel
As much as we'd all like to have a golf simulator in our homes, few of us have the space or the money to spend on these virtual driving ranges. Until Dancin’ Dogg Golf came along, that is.
The Optishot Infrared (IR) Golf Simulator costs only $400 and can fit in a laptop bag, whereas most other simulators require a room, projector, hitting net and about $14K in cash. With the base system you receive the IR sensor pad and software for your computer. The sensor pad reads your clubface angle at impact (how many degrees open or closed the face is), path and clubhead speed, then projects a fairly accurate ball flight on a screen which duplicates such famous golf courses as Bethpage Black and Torrey Pines. Read more...
2010 PGA Show Hot Product List - Day 1
Golf Wisconsin
The home golf revolution has begun with Dancin' Dogg Golf's OptiShot 2010 - a visually stunning, easy set-up, in-home simulator allowing golfers to grip-it-and-rip-it on of the world's greatest courses. Helping people become better players from the comfort of their own living room, OptiShot's proprietary technology and vivid graphics engine rivals $50,000 simulators at a fraction of the cost (MSRP: $399.95). Ever wonder what your clubhead speed is? OptiShot 2010 doubles as a complete swing analyzer with instant feedback on velocity, distance traveled, angle of attack at impact and face contact. www.dancindogg.com. Read more...
OptiShot Golf Simulator: At Home Golf Solution
Golf Gear Review
How does the idea of having a golf simulator set up in your living room or game room, a simulator that not only allows you to practice your swing or practice specific shots, but also allows you to play rounds on courses from around the world? And how would you like to own that simulator for under $400? The OptiShot Infrared Golf Simulator may just have the thing for you. They call it the ultimate in home golf simulation. And it’s pretty hard to argue that point. Read more...
Tech That Appeals to Both Golfers and Gamers
The Golfing Blog - Scott Szybowicz, PGA, President and Director of Instruction for the Winning Edge Golf School
If you are still looking for that cool gift it is time to consider OptiShot from Dancin Dogg Golf. The OptiShot system is a golf simulator that has the tools, graphics and provides the data of top of the line golf simulators at a fraction of the price. The OptiShot will provide serious golfers with the ability to practice with very accurate feedback that will help them to improve. But it is also perfect for someone like nongolfers or junior golfers who would like to learn the game at their own pace in the comfort of their own homes without the sometime stressful oncourse experience. ... I have been playing with my OptiShot for several weeks and having a blast. Read more...
oobGolf - Product Review
Last week I watched the playoff unfold at T.P.C. Sawgrass. Shortly after Garcia took home the purse I decided to try my hand at hitting a ball onto the infamous island green at 17. An hour and 16 balls later, I put the ball within 10 feet of the hole. No, I did not sneak onto the course after dark. I actually managed this experience from my living room using Dancin' Doggs OptiShot Simulator. Read more ...
Customer Buzz
Actual testimonials from our customers:
What a great product at an unbelievable price! I tested other simulators that sell for several thousand more than OptiShot and this product is a winner! The OptiShot simulator gives you accurate shot feedback to hone your skills and lower your handicap. The ability to play real courses with your friends and family is a hoot!
This thing is awesome and I can't help telling everyone about it!! Played Bethpage last night and shot a +8 and had a great time. THANKS for developing such a great practice and playing product that is affordable and effective!!!
3DD Golf provides an unbeatable golf experience within the confines of your own home or office. The feedback on each shot letting you know your swing speed, swing path and face angle as you make contact with the ball has allowed me to maintain and even improve my swing through the winter months. It is amazing how much you can learn about the individual elements of your own swing that effect your shot. Paired with a little instruction, I've increased my swing speed (adding distance), and improved consistency (path and face angle) to knock strokes off my game. The value is incredible as well. As a 7 handicap looking to get to scratch, I'm excited to get to the range.
I recently purchased the Optishot and have been using it at home. I have a 5 1/2 and 3 year old so getting to the course is tough. After using your system for several days, I had a chance to go to the range. What a difference. My irons were so pure. I was hitting the ball longer and with a better ball flight. On my misses I knew exactly why. Made the correction and was hitting great shots again. I probably picked up 5yds just because of how pure I was hitting the ball. Thanks for a great system and I'm hoping to continue to improve. I look forward to the new courses. 3DD is a fantastic system.
My game gets better and better. My friends are amazed that I don't have any rust on my game when I don't play for a month. The OptiShot is the key.
We have a very long "weather delay" called winter here. My handicap index usually jumps a couple or three points for the first four to six weeks of a new golf season before it starts to come back down. That didn't happen this spring. Of course I wasn't able to immediately play as well as when we finished the season last fall but I also didn't need weeks to get my game back this year, like I have in years past. OptiShot doesn’t just help you stay on top of your game but 3DD golf is bunches of fun too!!! You get accurate swing analysis and get to play on some beautiful, and tough, golf courses. With your own clubs!!! Sure beats shoving a mouse across your desktop. It makes practice interesting, especially when you get a couple of golf friends over to play.
This is the best golf product I have ever purchased. I now can play golf through the winter months in the comfort of my home. At the start of the golf season I was in mid season form. The simulator allows you to practice and gives you accurate statistics that you can use to hone your swing. I have added a video capture to the practice zone and now have a complete setup. My 7 and 5 year old kids play everynight and have improved by leaps and bounds and now can regularly come with me to our home course to play. My family love it. Overall it is a must buy for any golfer who wants to have fun and improve their game.
I wanted to just follow up on my wife's recent Christmas present of the Optishot golf simulator...First and foremost, you and your staff at Dancin Dogg have not only been responsive to my needs on any technical questions, but extremely helpful. The Optishot golf simulator has changed my entire outlook on what I have disliked the most, "Winter Season"...I used to play throughout the year, but cannot due to many football injuries that have kept me off the course on the off season. However, with my new Optishot, it has changed everything, including when I have company over. My friends and family are truly amazed at the accuracy and realistic views and shot simulation. I have even purchased a net and a projector, so now I am viewing a 6' x 6' screen in my garage. I have played actual simulators costing $50 to $75,000 and cannot see any difference in the set up I have, so for that I truly thank you and your organization for making my golf experience an absolute pleasure...Now, I will be ready for the Spring, instead of getting fine tuned by May or June. Again, I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for me and my golf game!
