PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA, November 29, 2016 – aboutGolf has been the world leader in golf simulation, golf performance and home entertainment system technology for more than 20 years. Today, the company offers three models of PGA TOUR golf simulators to be used in retail locations, private golf clubs, academies, residential locations, OEMs or manufacturers, and more. To keep each simulator running smoothly, aboutGolf utilizes power management solutions from Furman by Core Brands to power and protect each simulator from surges and brownouts and ensure superior operational performance.

“The make-up of almost every simulator in the marketplace would include a computer, projector, touch screen and launch monitor,” said Chuck Winger, aboutGolf Director of Strategic Relationships. “In our PGA TOUR golf simulators, we offer proprietary equipment, including a 3Trak® launch monitor that provides the three dimensional machine vision data from the ball, sensing the club coming in during a swing. To protect all of the aboutGolf hardware and software, Furman Furman AC-215A power conditioners are incorporated into each simulator.”

Software is an extremely important element in the aboutGolf simulator, considering it can permanently store information about a player’s swing. If a brownout or power surge were to affect the area surrounding an aboutGolf installation, the valuable data could be lost. The Furman conditioner offers Series Multi-Stage Protection, Linear Filter Technology, Extreme Voltage Shutdown. These technologies deliver advanced and comprehensive transient voltage surge suppressor, all in a very compact chassis. If a surge does happen, the AC-215 protects the entirety of the connected simulators.

All of the components within the aboutGolf simulator work together to create and immersive golf experience for the user. With up to three projectors installed, the aG Widescreen™, aG Curve™ and aG SimSurround™ models are stacked with electrical components. “The aG Curve and SimSurround require the most electronics,” Winger added. “The SimSurround, for example, has three projectors that are used to combine the three images into one. If one of the projects becomes faulty due to a power surge, the simulator could incur an error.”

Winger continued, “Each element of the aboutGolf simulator works simultaneously, and instantaneously. The 3Trak launch monitor tells us the direction that the club is coming, like if it is down toward the turf, up toward the sky, right or left. It can also tell us how fast the club is moving and where the club strikes the face of the golf ball.”

This launch monitor captures all of the data needed to put into the flight engine to create what the path of the ball would actually be. “What that means is that we’re going to get a very accurate calculation of speed, vertical launch and direction right or left,” Winger added. “aboutGolf is known to have the most scientifically accurate spin on the golf ball, whether it’s side spin or spinning back at the player. What’s amazing is that all of this happens in just seconds!”

With all of the parts working together in a fast-paced environment, it’s vital that every part is operating at its top performance to provide the most accurate reading from course to course. Within the aboutGolf software library, there are 70 golf courses available. These courses include St. Andrews, Druids Glen, and Hazeltine, where the Ryder Cup was held this year. “Although each of the courses takes 12 months to create, the company will also be introducing courses by Kohler Properties as part of our exclusive partnership, so users can play Whistling Straits!”

As users from all around the world travel from the comfort of their home or retail location, the Furman power conditioners keep the system running smoothly while providing a level playing field in hopes for an always better game.

aboutGolf Ltd

aboutGolf is a world leader in golf simulation, golf performance and home entertainment system technology. The over 20 year old Ohio based company is committed to developing and applying innovative, state-of-the-art technology to enhance and improve the game for golfers at every level. aboutGolf’s products including PGA TOUR Simulators and Henry-Griffitts Custom Fit Golf Clubs, enable substantive learning and improvement in the game of golf. Learn more at www.aboutGolf.com.

About Furman®

Furman, by Core Brands, is legendary for developing award-winning, innovative power management products. Furman power and energy management products give audio/video systems the pure, noise-free power they need for superlative performance while protecting them from damage caused by power surges and lightning. The brand addresses all major electronic markets, including professional audio and video, the music industry, broadcasting, audio/video recording, office equipment and home theater. More information is available at www.furmanpower.com.