Offering a fresh new way to play, sports simulators are the latest thing to ‘hit’ Jakarta, allowing players to practice their favourite sport indoors (and in AC!) Sophisticated technologies infuse augmented reality and virtual reality into the experience, providing feedback in real-time, creating an efficient way to up your skills when you’re on your own. There are now a handful of different Jakarta sports simulators, providing a pressure-free way to get started in a new sport, an accessible space to practice or simply an activity to try with friends.
SIM Simulator Golf Academy
Play your favourite golf course in the world from the centre of Jakarta with SIM Simulator Golf Academy, a sports simulator located in SCBD Park. Featuring the latest in golf-sim technology, virtual courses are projected onto impact screens, onto which players take their shot and the technology maps the ball’s direction and speed in real-time.
SIM Simulator Golf Academy provides virtual access to the world’s best and most well-known golf courses, allowing players to practice for any upcoming golf getaways abroad, or simply provide a whole new environment in which to take a few swings. It’s a great way to improve technical skills, keep up consistency and learn from the technology’s feedback.
There are two types of rooms to choose from to play fun indoor golf, the Tee Box which operates from 6 am to 4 pm (IDR 200,000) and from 4 pm to 10 pm (IDR 250,000) and the VIP room from 6 am to 4 pm (IDR 350,000) and 4 pm to 10 pm (IDR 450,000). The ticket price is valid for 60 minutes of playtime.
As this centre doubles as a place for entertainment, Nearest to the Pin Resto and Bar provides golfers with varied menu, offering a range of dishes from Kemangi Fish Tacos, Roasted Galbi, Lobster Garlic Chili, Nasi Rames Sultan. The bar also serves cocktails and other beverages.
SCBD Park, Jalan Jendral Sudirman Lot 8 SCBD Park
+62 81110011916
IG: @simgolfacademy
Tennis Matic
Tennis Matic gives an alternative to playing tennis indoors and with AC, where players can practice more consistently using a machine feeder. The format is simple: an automatic ball feeder positioned underneath an impact screen feeds the balls towards the player, who then plays into the screen, projected with the other side of the court. The ball direction and speed can be adjusted according to the player’s preferences.
This makes for great for basic shot practice, but the virtual screen takes things further. The program can also add targets on the screen so that players can train for accuracy and consistency in their shot — these include four different modes of six targets, three targets, one moving point, or the classic tennis court background.
Tennis Matic boasts thre simulator tennis courts. Courts 1 and 2 can be used by beginner and intermediate players, while court 3 is more suitable for advanced players. An hour’s play is priced at IDR 150,000, – to IDR 170,000,-. Court rental information can be accessed on the Ayo application which can be checked on its official Instagram.
Jalan Tomang Tol Raya, Komplek Ruko Kedoya Elok Blok A1
+6287712979507
IG: @tennis.matic
Jakarta Batting Cages
Partnering with many softball and baseball clubs in Indonesia, Jakarta Batting Cages is an ideal place for training batting and pitching for softball and baseball in Jakarta. Located in Gatot Subroto, this place offers a variety of batting cage technical features equipped with batting machines and equipment for players, such as bats, gloves, and helmets.
With HD quality video simulators, players can train their hit and pitch in the most realistic experience possible. You can feel the sensation of an actual pitcher pitching a baseball, and you’ll feel like you’re really facing off against a top-notch pitcher. Enjoy your exercise including touch pad interfaces and programmable pitches.
A great aspect here is that there is no limit to how many people you can bring. So, visitors can come with friends to practice together. To practice your batting and pitching training, priced at IDR 300,000, – (1 hour), IDR 500,000, – (2 hours), IDR 1,000,000,- (5 hours or can be partial, 2 weeks). Enjoy the Happy Hours Weekdays program (6 am to 3 pm) with special price IDR 200,000,-
Jalan Gatot Subroto, Kuningan
+6281944020022
IG: @jakartabattingcages
Archery at the Indonesia Sport Theme Park (Green Belle Sport Theme Park)
If you want to challenge yourself with the classic bow and arrow, head over to the Indonesia Sport Theme Park at the Mall of Indonesia in North Jakarta. Here, you can practice archery with the equipment provided and learn how to arrange the strategy and focus required to hit the bullseye.
Indonesia Sport Theme Park is divided into two large areas. For archery, you can go to the Legend Heroes section that offers 15 other simulation sports, including baseball, golf, dance, fishing, skiing and clay pigeon shooting. It’s an ideal place to practice your archery skills together with friends, family or even with your community.
Open every day from 10 am to 10 pm. Entrance fee including one game is priced at IDR 30,000,- on weekdays and IDR 35,000,- on weekends, and starting from IDR 250,000,- for a two-hour game session on weekends and national holidays. You can also take the package price together with other games.
Mall of Indonesia, 1st Floor, Jalan Raya Boulevard Barat, No. 12, Kelapa Gading, Jakarta 14240
IG: @greenbelle.sport
