Reddit mentions: The best golf hitting mats

I got this last summer. I love it - definitely is a help when I can't get out to do field work. Very portable and easy to assemble/disassemble.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079MDWGSB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I use only real balls. I find any ball that is not real but made of foam or whatever to be kinda like hitting a marshmallow. Sure, you can crush it but it just doesn't feel right.

That said, make sure your net setup has redundancy (sides and back), you'll s**** at least one ball every once in a while, and ALL nets can and likely will get a hole in them. Or, just stop caring about the garage walls and the cars and such trivial things!

Last, don't skimp too much on the mat. But if you're on a tight budget, you can buy a high-quality mat strip like this and build a platform (mine was plywood+old carpet) around it: Real Feel Golf Mat 10X30 strip

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FYI: I got a 4' x 15' strip of putting turf from Pro Putt Systems ( Other sizes are available ), and it is fantastic. I use it on the floor by itself, and it will receive short chips and pitches right out of the box with no platform needed. I can roll it up and put it away if I need to, which is a bonus. I did not cut holes in it; I just use a little Maxfli cup I got at Dick's for under $20. I was afraid a permanent hole would develop a groove, but after having the turf for two years, I would say that you can cut a hole if you want, but I like the variety of moving it around. IMO, artificial breaks are not very realistic, the ball will not stay in place if there is an incline, and the breaks are Augusta + fast. Almost every floor ( especially a basement floor) will have some degree of break, and that's all you need. Big breaks are like playing Putt-Putt. / .02 cents

https://proputtsystems.com/indoor-putting-green-turf/

EDIT: I have a CCE mat that I chip from. https://www.amazon.com/Real-Feel-Golf-Mats-Original/dp/B076DGNCGG
The only break I might try would be a 2nd tier slope, where the break is straight uphill.

I agree. I did tons of reading about mats. I already bought a mat. Went with Gorilla.

5'x5' GORILLA Perfect ReACTION Golf Mats. Use Real Wood Tees. At Last a No Bounce, Hit Down & Through Golf Mat. The Next Generation in Golf Mats. No Rubber Tees Required. No Club Shock 1 3/4" Thick. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013YY17HS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7cIXDbB4XB5T1

It’s awesome. Super easy on wrists and I can use my own tees. I been using it to hit into my Carl screen.

I ordered the mat below last week. Have been hitting off of it in to a net for a few days, and it's pretty fantastic. It's got 'fairway', 'rough', and a thicker fairway material that allows you to actually tee up a ball with a real tee. Highly recommended. Stays in place when you hit off of it, doesn't get green shit all over the soles of your clubs.

http://www.amazon.com/Rukket-Attack-Tri-Turf-Portable-Hitting/dp/B00VGQYIGY

I got mine on amazon and it works fine

A99 Golf True Feel Super Thick... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B018DPGJNA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I bought this one but haven't received it yet. Should get it Monday. Reviews are pretty good.

http://www.amazon.com/TT3660-Monster-Tee-Golf-Turf/dp/B007XW6264/ref=sr_1_8?m=A3Q21V8V7G2KKU&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1406135877&sr=1-8

Here's what I have and it is awesome. You will definitely know if you hit it fat.

http://www.amazon.com/Country-Club-Elite%C2%AE-Hitting-Strip/dp/B00656BCLO/

I bought this mat. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058DECVC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So far very pleased with that as well. Durable and padded enough that it doesn't hurt if you come in too steep.

I have owned the Sklz Quickster ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0047YQ2MK/ref=abs_brd_tag_dp?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ),$110 and the Rukket SPDR ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00STRNQN4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ).

I kept the SKLZ and gave away the Rukket. The SKLZ was quicker/easier to put up & take down (kinda like a "quick pole" tent), lighter, more compact.

I love it. The net has held up, it's big enough that it takes a tremendous mis-hit to miss the net, and it's weathered a few rains when I've left it out.

Down sides, it needs pretty level ground to sit still in anything over a stiff breeze. There are stake holes but I never got around to using those.

You should get a proper hitting mat. One you stand on. I tried the smaller, cheaper, "stand in front" mats, but you're always practicing hitting on a slope that way. Here's one at the MINIMUM size you should get: https://www.amazon.com/PGM3660-Emerald-Par-Golf-Mat/dp/B0058DECVC/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1499802824&sr=8-5&keywords=golf+mat

This is what I have. It's not hard rubber. It's like bushy astroturf. It has a ton of give so if you hit fat you can tell and it's a lot easier on your joints: http://www.amazon.com/36-Super-Tee-Golf-Mat/dp/B007XW6264/ref=zg_bs_3411351_14.

I have this one and it gets some good use. I like having the two holes so when I feel dialed in there's still a serious challenge

Indoor Golf Putting Green –... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BDPLY63?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I have a setup in my garage and I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/PGM3660-Emerald-Par-Golf-Mat/dp/B0058DECVC

I'd recommend something like it - I was originally working with a little Callaway strip and couldn't stand the height difference.

Buy yourself a country club elite real feel strip and cut out a section of your current mat for it. It will help your wrists a lot. Just need to check the height of your current mat and the strip to make sure they match.

https://www.amazon.com/Country-Club-Elite-Hitting-Strip/dp/B076DGNCGG

On second thought, I'm probably going to get this CCE quality twin and be done with it. Looks like just what I need.

Real Feel Golf Mats Country Club Elite Portable Twin Combo Heavy Duty Practice Mat System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ORAWM6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7tcTBbM7C1PWT

It's actually a net from PowerNet. Got both off of Amazon - here are the links below. Not too bad of a cost to get a couple high-quality items that I'll use quite a bit:

Golf Net

Golf Mat

I use a Mesh Tarp: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200596408_200596408

Fold in half (or buy 2) because eventually you will put a hole in it, but then you can re-fold (rotate) for a new spot. You will want to weight the bottom. The tarp is cool because you can see where the ball impacted (leaves a little dent).

I owned one of the top-rated hitting nets and put holes in two of them. I don't trust manufactured hitting nets for home use any more.

Also, get a high-quality mat, even if it's just a strip (you can build a carpeted platform around it):

https://www.amazon.com/Country-Club-Elite%C2%AE-Hitting-Strip/dp/B00656BCLO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1466706324&sr=8-2&keywords=country+club+elite+golf+mat

It's sorta homemade. I bought a small mat from Amazon:

That'll Play - SBZ Golf... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FJ6P3VG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Then I bought this:

All Turf Mats Standard... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077TYVDN8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

And cut it up and made a plywood thing to put the smaller mat into so it would all be level.

Big fan of this one:http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VGQYIGY/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1452725971&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX118_SY170_QL70&keywords=golf+mat&dpPl=1&dpID=51cLNoPi0SL&ref=plSrch

Yep. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VGQYIGY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Callaway Golf Ball Hitting Mat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002CACMR0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Zs78ybXYYBPB2

PowerNet Golf Practice Net 10ft x 7ft https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0184H3JPS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_sv78yb6N695D0

Edit: Less than $150 and totally worth it IMO.

> The mat probably cost 500


$80. Granted his does look thicker/nice.

> the screen probably cost 1k

Looks like its a few panels of some cheap building material on the front screen. The back screen isn't particularly nice either.

Whole thing probably cost a little more than $1000, but not a ton. Major factor here is how much he chose to spend on the projector and if he did the frame himself/has a guy vs if he had to find a shop to make it for him.

You just need a glued rubber permanent tee to make it work!

They also sell rubber mats too all over the internet if you want something removable.

Get a golf strike pad. They're available everywhere and cost anywhere from around $20- several hundred depending on size and quality. Here's one on Amazon for example. Callaway FT Launch Zone Hitting Mat by Callaway http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002CACMR0/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_RGCitb19M4XZ3

http://www.amazon.com/Rukket-Attack-Tri-Turf-Portable-Hitting/dp/B00VGQYIGY?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=A1FI7HJNEMF0VS

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079MDWGSB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got this one... Been outside for almost 2 years (in florida) and looks brand new.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058DECVC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I was thinking about this one https://www.amazon.com/Milliard-Fairway-Chipping-Practice-Training/dp/B07DLGJGP7/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=golf+mat&qid=1574308183&sr=8-13

That way I could practice my chipping from fairway and rough simulation. What are your thoughts on it?

https://www.amazon.com/Dura-Pro-Commercial-Golf-Mat-SHIPPING/dp/B002WP852G/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1518022464&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=golf+hitting+mats&psc=1

Sorry they call it the supermat but it's the same thing from the monster site

48" X 60" XL SuperMat Tee Golf Turf - Holds A Wooden Tee https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004R5POJ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_VIBhzbVNRBN39

looks the same as this guy: http://www.amazon.com/Dura-Pro-Multi-Club-Champion-WoodTee-Driver/dp/B003FBWN2E/ref=sr_1_15?s=golf&ie=UTF8&qid=1448033527&sr=1-15&keywords=golf+mat&refinements=p_36%3A12000-99999999

Both sold by DWQuailGolf (http://www.dwquailgolf.com/mats_nets_mirrors.html)

It's all very confusing. Maybe contact DWQuailGolf directly?

I was going to build a frame out of pvc. Shouldn't cost more than 60$ for 1 1/2 inch if I prices it out correctly. I got this coming Rukket Mat Attack Tri-Turf Portable Golf Hitting Mat (25in x 16in) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VGQYIGY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IsTIxb8951G3K because I was worried the carpet wouldn't match the feel of grass enough. But my original plan was to use some old carpet. Not too late to cancel that though and save myself almost 60$. Hell I even have some higher pile carpet for rough haha. I was going to put this on the pvc frame and then hang a blanket also so it'll last a while.

Like shit. Went to the local par 3 with atleast 20 balls to lose. I sure did a fine job losing them in the water.

Bought new irons then went to the driving range Saturday and Sunday. I sucked, however I can make good contact at home and into my net.

I have this mat and I hit from the mat which is a few inches above my feet. Could that be a reason? I'm too used to hitting up on the ball that when I'm level with a ball I mishit?