The smartest simulator budgets treat cost as a system, not a single number.

Most first-time buyers under-budget supporting components and overspend one headline item. A better split is:

• Launch monitor: biggest share
• Ball containment + impact surface: second biggest
• Mat: non-negotiable for long-term practice comfort
• Display + computer: scaled to your realism goals

If your budget is tight, prioritize reliability and repeatable practice over ultra-premium visuals. You can always upgrade display and computer later; replacing unsafe or uncomfortable core components is much more expensive.

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