Projector Room-Fit Guide · Ultra short throw 4K laser
AWOL LTV-2500 for a Golf Simulator: Throw Distance & Mounting Guide
AWOL · 3840x2160 · 2600 lumens · Laser · 30 ms lag · Updated June 2026
The AWOL LTV-2500 has a 0.25–0.25 throw ratio, which means it needs 3′ 7″ of distance to fill a standard 8-foot-tall 16:9 impact screen. As an ultra-short-throw unit it mounts almost against the screen wall — no shadows, no beam in your eyes, and zero conflict with your swing.
Throw distance by screen size
Lens-to-screen distance for common impact-screen heights (16:9 aspect).
| Screen height (16:9) | Image width | Lens-to-screen distance |
|---|---|---|
| 7 ft | 12.4 ft | 3′ 1″ |
| 7.5 ft | 13.3 ft | 3′ 4″ |
| 8 ft | 14.2 ft | 3′ 7″ |
| 8.5 ft | 15.1 ft | 3′ 9″ |
| 9 ft | 16.0 ft | 4′ 0″ |
Table / floor placement
As an ultra-short-throw projector, the AWOL LTV-2500 isn't ceiling-mounted — it sits on a low shelf, credenza, or the floor just 3′ 7″ from the screen, throwing the image up and onto the impact surface. Its 120% vertical offset means the image lands well above the lens, so place the unit low and centered, then fine-tune height and keystone-free alignment with the adjustable feet. Keep it far enough back from the hitting area that a mishit can't reach it, or recess it into a protected cubby below the screen.
Room depth check
Budget about 9 ft of total room depth for the AWOL LTV-2500: maximum throw of 3′ 7″ to an 8 ft screen, plus 10–12 ft of ball-to-screen distance and swing room (throw and hitting space overlap with a short throw, which is why it fits tighter rooms). Behind-ball radar launch monitors add a further 7–9 ft behind the ball.
Frequently asked questions
How far should the AWOL LTV-2500 be from a golf simulator screen?
For an 8 ft tall 16:9 impact screen (14.2 ft wide), the AWOL LTV-2500's 0.25–0.25 throw ratio puts the lens 3′ 7″ to 3′ 7″ from the screen. Measure from the front of the lens, not the back of the chassis.
Is the AWOL LTV-2500 good for a golf simulator?
AWOL LTV-2500 is a ultra short throw 4k laser model with 2600 lumens and 30 ms input lag. Its ultra-short throw keeps it completely out of the swing path and eliminates player shadows.
What room depth do I need for the AWOL LTV-2500?
Plan on roughly 9 ft minimum: 3′ 7″ of throw to an 8 ft screen plus ball-flight and stance space. Radar launch monitors push the comfortable minimum higher — verify your exact layout in the free calculator.
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