4K 5100 lumen laser short throw for a sim room that needs serious brightness. The short throw keeps the projector clear of the hitting zone and the 4K image at that lumen output is as good as it gets for a home sim.
4K Clarity with Exclusive Golf Mode
The LK936ST delivers 4K UHD resolution at 5,100 ANSI lumens — four times the pixel count of standard 1080p. Its exclusive Golf Mode optimises colour reproduction for natural sky and fairway tones, making every course visually immersive.
Short Throw, Virtually Shadow-Free
A 0.8 throw ratio lets the LK936ST sit 14–15 feet from a near 10-foot-tall image with no shadow interference. Up to 60% vertical and 23% horizontal lens shift ensures installation is straightforward regardless of your room's dimensions.
Key Features
- ◆4K UHD laser engine, 5,100 lumens — 3840 x 2160 resolution with enough brightness to stay crisp under ambient room light, so you're not forced into a blacked-out room to see ball flight clearly.
- ◆Short-throw ratio of 0.81–0.89 with 1.1x zoom — throws a 200" image from roughly 3.6–3.9m (11.8–12.8ft), letting you mount close to the screen instead of hanging the projector over the hitting area.
- ◆Dedicated Golf Mode — a color profile tuned specifically for simulator software, rendering blue sky and fairway green more naturally out of the box instead of the washed-out look you get from standard cinema modes.
- ◆±60% vertical / ±23% horizontal lens shift — gives real installation flexibility in enclosures and rooms where the projector can't sit dead-center on the screen.
- ◆20,000-hour laser light source — no bulbs to replace and no gradual color drift over years of daily use, which matters for commercial bays running 8+ hours a day.
- ◆3,000,000:1 contrast ratio — deep blacks help ball and club overlay graphics stand out against darker course backgrounds instead of looking flat.
- ◆Ceiling or floor mount capable — works in dedicated enclosures or open garage/basement builds without requiring a specialized bracket.
Technical Specifications
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840×2160) |
| Brightness | 5,100 ANSI lumens |
| Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000:1 |
| Throw Ratio | 0.81 ~ 0.89:1 (1.1x zoom) |
| Light Source | BlueCore Laser |
| Laser Life | 20,000 hours |
| Lens Shift | 60% vertical / 23% horizontal |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
What's In The Box
- BenQ LK936ST Projector
- Remote Control with Batteries
- Power Cable
- Quick Start Guide
Compatible Software
The LK936ST is a display, not a simulator engine — it works with any golf simulation software your launch monitor supports, projected at native 4K where the software outputs at that resolution. Commonly paired with:
- ◆GSPro — full course simulation, benefits most from the projector's brightness and contrast on shaded/wooded holes.
- ◆E6 Connect — widely used in commercial bays; the Golf Mode color profile pairs well with E6's course rendering.
- ◆TGC 2019 / TGC2 (The Golf Club) — supported the same as any HDMI display; check your launch monitor's compatibility list, not the projector's.
- ◆WGT and other web/app-based sims — run fine at 1080p or 4K depending on the source device.
Software compatibility is determined by your launch monitor and PC, not the projector — confirm your specific software supports your launch monitor before buying either.
Is This Right For You?
Good fit if you:
- ◆Are building a permanent home or commercial bay and want a short-throw laser that lets you mount close to the screen rather than fighting a long-throw setup.
- ◆Have a room with some ambient light — 5,100 lumens gives you margin over lower-brightness lamp projectors.
- ◆Are running a commercial or high-use bay where a 20,000-hour laser engine and no bulb replacements matter to your operating costs.
- ◆Want a genuine 4K image rather than upscaled 1080p, and have a PC/launch monitor combo that can actually output 4K.
Not the right fit if you:
- ◆Are on a tight entry-level budget — this sits in the premium tier of golf sim projectors, and a standard-throw 1080p model will get you hitting balls for meaningfully less.
- ◆Have a very short, shallow room where even short-throw ratios can't comfortably reach your screen size — check the throw distance math before ordering.
- ◆Need built-in speakers as your primary audio — projector speakers are a convenience feature, not a substitute for a real sound setup in a dedicated sim room.
Room Size Guide
The LK936ST's 0.81–0.89 throw ratio with 1.1x zoom means it needs less depth than a standard-throw projector to fill the same screen size — but you still need to size the room around your screen, mat, and swing clearance, not just the projector.
- ◆Projector-to-screen distance: roughly 3.6–3.9m (11.8–12.8ft) for a 200" image; shorter for smaller screens.
- ◆Minimum recommended room length: 4.5–5m (15–16.5ft) from hitting mat to screen for a comfortable swing with drivers.
- ◆Ceiling height: allow clearance for your longest club's full swing plus mounting hardware — 2.7m (9ft) or more is comfortable for most builders.
- ◆Mounting position: use the ±60% vertical / ±23% horizontal lens shift to fine-tune image placement without physically moving the projector — useful when ceiling joists or enclosure framing don't line up perfectly.
Exact placement depends on your screen size and enclosure — call us at +1 (424) 600 9901 and we'll help you map projector position to your specific room dimensions before you buy.
Build Your Setup
The LK936ST is the display piece of your simulator — pair it with:
- ◆Impact screen — a golf-rated screen sized to your throw distance; standard hitting screens won't hold up to ball speed the way purpose-built impact screens do.
- ◆Enclosure — a Carl's Place or SigPro enclosure gives the projector a fixed, protected mounting point and keeps the screen taut for a clean image.
- ◆Launch monitor — TrackMan, Uneekor, Foresight, or Garmin — this is what actually drives ball data into your simulation software.
- ◆Hitting mat — a mat rated for your swing volume and turf preference; commercial bays should size up to a heavier-duty option.
- ◆Ceiling or projector mount — confirm your mount's reach and pitch adjustment work with the LK936ST's throw ratio before installing.
Will It Fit Your Room?
The BenQ LK936ST has a 0.81–0.89:1 throw ratio. Enter your throw distance and screen width to check the fit.
Throw distance is measured from the lens to the impact screen, not from the back wall.
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