Throw distance in projectors refers to the distance between the projector lens and the screen, which directly impacts the size and clarity of the projected image.
- If the projector is closer to the screen, the image will be smaller.
- If it’s farther away, the image gets bigger.
Throw Distance Explained
It plays a key role in achieving the ideal setup for any golf simulator. The main point to understand is that the throw ratio is a straightforward measurement that indicates how far the projector must be positioned to produce a specific image size.
- A throw ratio of 1:1 means that if you want a 10-foot-wide image, the projector needs to be 10 feet away.
- A throw ratio of 0.5:1 means the same 10-foot-wide image only needs the projector to be 5 feet away.
Different Types of Throw Distances
- A. Ultra-Short Throw (UST)
- Less than 0.4:1. This type of projectors are positioned very close to the screen (0-4 ft / 0-1.2 m).
- B. Short Throw
- These projectors sit at 4-8 feet (1.2-2.4 m) from the screen.
- C. Standard Throw
- Standard Throw projectors are the ones sitting at 8-15 feet (2.4-4.6m).
- D. Long Throw
- Projectors for very large spaces like auditoriums, 15+ feet (over 4.2m).