Inexpensive but effective net?

[Greasegun]

I bought a cheap net from ebay that was advertised as a golf impact net. It was really a fishing net but looked pretty strong. I hung it in my sim room, as I don't want to build an impact screen yet. For the first month it worked great. All the sudden this weekend I poked 3 holes thru it. Not sure why all the sudden, maybe I had some cuts in the balls. I cant afford to buy new balls every few weeks to hit in my simulator. Any suggestions on a better net?

Thanks.

PS how do you guys keep from ruining your nice impact screens?

[tlhammond5]

I am yet to see a net withstand golf ball impact over a long period of time. It's not the impact as much as it is the spin of the ball tearing the threads of the net. The spin weakens the net over time and then it breaks. An impact screen is really your best bet. They are expensive, but I've had mine for over 6 years and it's still going strong. I have the HQ2 screen from Par2Pro. It's a great screen! If you are adamant about using a screen, place a piece of burlap or denim in the impact area to absorb the ball spin. You'll need to replace this piece frequently, but it will save your netting. My neighbor did this using zip ties to secure the demon or burlap. He even used old jeans at one point... Lol

[ironFrank]

There I buy mine:

https://schutznetze24.de/Ballfangnetze/Golf/Ballfangnetz-fuer-Golf-per-m-nach-Mass::649.html

It is made for short distances highspeed imapct and is about squaremeter price. About 100€ for a 4*3m net

I am using it since 2000 shots with all clubs and it didnt even blink

[Greasegun]

There I buy mine:

https://schutznetze24.de/Ballfangnetze/Golf/Ballfangnetz-fuer-Golf-per-m-nach-Mass::649.html

It is made for short distances highspeed imapct and is about squaremeter price. About 100€ for a 4*3m net

I am using it since 2000 shots with all clubs and it didnt even blink

Looks like a quality product, unfortunately it looks like they dont ship to U.S.

[ironFrank]

Greasegun If you really want it, I can ask them if they do and place your order

[Greasegun]

Greasegun If you really want it, I can ask them if they do and place your order

I appreciate the offer, if I cant find an alternative from the US maybe Ill take you up on that.

[Greasegun]

I picked up a 10 dollar heavy drop cloth from the hardware store today and hung it up in front of my net. Seemed to work well at first but 30 shots in a ball ripped right thru it. The other problem was the noise. The wife was upstairs bitching the whole time.

[Yrrdead81]

At some point you are going to have to spend some money, that is just the reality of this particular niche hobby. Quality products are generally not cheap. That being said I've seen a guy use a white quilt from ikea for months on end, which is a better option than continually buying crappy nets.

In regards to your last question; clean balls in good shape. You can save money on this as well buy using your favorite used ball retailer.

The cheapest high quality net I've found was from these guys; http://www.sportnetting.com/ . I have the Ultra Duty Delta Impact Panel. They also have an impact screen on the lower end of the price spectrum (<$300 for 10x10).

[Greasegun]

At some point you are going to have to spend some money, that is just the reality of this particular niche hobby. Quality products are generally not cheap. That being said I've seen a guy use a white quilt from ikea for months on end, which is a better option than continually buying crappy nets.

In regards to your last question; clean balls in good shape. You can save money on this as well buy using your favorite used ball retailer.

The cheapest high quality net I've found was from these guys; http://www.sportnetting.com/ . I have the Ultra Duty Delta Impact Panel. They also have an impact screen on the lower end of the price spectrum (<$300 for 10x10).

I am familiar with the WRX thread where they guy used the ikea quilt. Unfortunately that one is 70 bucks now.

The thing I like about netting over an impact screen is that its quiet. Apparently that is going to be an issue with the misses.

I might consider this netting you shared. Looks like the net you have is 180 bucks. They have a heavy duty model for 90. Wonder how it would fare...

[Yrrdead81]

Yeah I picked up mine during Black Friday for $144. They have a 3x3 version for a smaller hitting target. And I bet you could call them for a smaller size , they were pretty easy to work with.

[Greasegun]

It would be nice if they would sell me like a 10x5 strip of that ultra duty, ill just hang in front of my current net

[Stingreye]

I have been using the rukket net off Amazon since September. Bit has a lifetime warranty but I have no idea what it covers. Seems quality so far.

[Greasegun]

Im looking for a net actually.

[Stingreye]

For a net that you are not projecting on, the rukket net is hard to beat for the price. If you need more coverage they have side nets too. I would try calling them for the best price (just a guess based on the email spam since I have bought mine).

[Greasegun]

OK thank you Stingreye

[Snaphook]

I use archery netting with some cheap IKEA black fabric behind.. The picture is not great but it works and its cheap.Quiet too. There are some pictures in this thread.http://golfsimulatorforum.com/forum/...iling-sim-room

[Greasegun]

Looks nice but Im confused. Its called archery netting but serves as an impact screen? Why black fabric behind it?

[Greasegun]

I checked that out on west coast netting. I have seen that PR20 screen advertised as an impact screen, didn't realize it was really archery netting. Is that what you have?

Im interested because you said it was quiet. My cheap net makes zero noise but when I hang a canvas sheet in front of it, its louder than the club striking the ball. Sounds like a bass drum and the wife hates it.

[Greasegun]

Stingreye like this one? Thanks

[Stingreye]

Thats the exact one I have. I have an impact screen I will be putting up but I have been hitting into that net since September. I had it left open outside also. Its lasted this long.

I am sure there are other better nets but I just wanted something portable I can throw up quickly if needed. There are fiberglass poles that flex at impact so i think it takes some tension of the netting vs rigid mount. I don't think it would last long if you hung on a frame you made.

I have no idea how long it will last but I wanted something cheap and I have been happy with it so far.

[Greasegun]

Im sure durability depends on ballspeed, and condition of golf balls. My cheap ebay net worked fine unil i started getting cuts in the balls from wedges. The portability of this ruknet would be handy instead of having to hang from ceiling.

[Snaphook]

It is really archery netting. They use it as a backstop in archery. Look here. http://www.merlinarchery.co.uk/heavy...2-7m-x-4m.html (i am sure they have it in US aswell)
Using tarp clips you can stretch it out and get an ok picture. The black fabric behind is to give better picture quality beacuase the netting has alot of bleed through.

[Yrrdead81]

I'd email or call sportnetting and see if they will work with you on a smaller section, I can't emphasize enough how tough that netting (delta impact) is. That ruuknet is a joke compared to this stuff. I'll try and post some pics when I get home.

[Greasegun]

Im going to contact them about a smaller piece. What is the noise level like when the ball hits it?

[Yrrdead81]

Let me record a video and we will find out.

[Yrrdead81]

Okay recorded some sound files hopefully I can upload them. These are recorded in the garage and next to the two adjacent walls. I'm hitting pretty close to it the net (8') and all the ballspeeds were 147-148mph.