Golf Australia magazine has just published a feature article highlighting the revolutionary BenQ AK700ST projector, calling it a “game changing simulator” technology. The article spotlights insights from our own Noel Manning, director of Golf Technologies, who explains why this projector represents a genuine breakthrough in golf simulation.
What Golf Australia discovered about the AK700ST
The magazine’s investigation revealed that the AK700ST is “the first 4K short-throw laser projector in the world designed specifically for golf simulation.” Unlike other projectors that have been adapted for golf use, this one was engineered from scratch with golfers in mind.
“It’s the first time a projector manufacturer has taken golf seriously rather than just paying lip service to it,” Manning tells Golf Australia. “It’s actually saying, ‘what do golfers need?’ And that lifts the whole standard.”
Golf Australia emphasises how the projector’s 4K resolution combined with factory-calibrated colour creates true immersion. As they put it, “It’s the kind of detail that tricks the brain into thinking you really are standing on the 7th at Pebble Beach, not a mat in your garage.”
The innovation that impressed Golf Australia most
The magazine highlighted BenQ’s Auto Screen Fit technology as the standout feature. With a single button press, the projector detects screen size, shape and alignment, then fits the image perfectly without manual adjustments.
“Nobody else is doing that,” Manning explains in the article. “It’s revolutionary. Every room is different, and our screens are all bespoke. We’ve always been constrained by aspect ratio. Now we’re not.”
Golf Australia notes this solves a critical problem in the growing DIY simulator market, where golfers want professional results without professional installation complexity.
Why Golf Australia says it “changes everything”
According to the magazine, the AK700ST removes every traditional projector pain point in golf simulation. The short-throw design eliminates shadows, the laser light source requires no maintenance, and the golf-specific engineering delivers cinema-quality visuals that don’t compromise on performance.
Golf Australia concludes that for golfers wanting to practice with purpose or families wanting versatile entertainment spaces, “this isn’t just the best projector on the market – it’s the right one.”
Available now at Golf Technologies New Zealand
Following this recognition from Golf Australia magazine, we’re excited to announce the BenQ AK700ST golf simulator projector is now available at Golf Technologies. As New Zealand’s leading golf simulator specialists, we’re ready to help you experience what Golf Australia calls revolutionary projection technology.
View full specifications and pricing for the BenQ AK700ST here.
