Protection for bottom of the screen?

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  • BadEddieKit
    Senior Member
    • Dec 2016
    • 214

    #1

    Protection for bottom of the screen?

    I have a net return with projector screen. My screen sits about 4 inches from the floor, and I have a metal galvanized pole in the bottom sleeve to help keep the screen taut. I have hit a couple of shots that are low and thin and they hit right above the metal pole and cause a tear in my screen. I'm trying to come up with a solution to protect this area. I'm sure stacking pillows would work, but would prefer not to have a redneck golf sim. Anyone have any ideas? Something that would also stop balls from going under would be great as well.
    Last edited by BadEddieKit; 02-14-2017, 05:59 PM.
  • leoapd
    Senior Member
    • May 2015
    • 109

    #2
    I'm going with something like this but in black...

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    • BadEddieKit
      BadEddieKit commented
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      Ya looks like thats a pretty good solution, however, i need one about 8' long..
  • tlhammond5
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2016
    • 200

    #3
    My previous setup was similar, but I used a PVC pipe. The PVC kept getting cracked and broken from thin misses from my friends. I never hit it thin... Lol.

    I built a wooden ramp that angled toward the screen to prevent this. My screen was 10' wide, but I only needed to protect the middle. I took a 6' 2x4 and a 6' 1x12 and connected them with decking screws to make the ramp. I covered it with green indoor/ outdoor carpet, and placed it in front of the screen. Thin shots would hit the ramp and ricochet up into the screen, causing no damage. It cost about $25 at Home Depot and took 15 minutes to make. It worked great and looked good. Hope this helps!

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    • BadEddieKit
      BadEddieKit commented
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      That would definately solve my issue.. i like to putt on a flat surface however, but something to consider. Thank you!
  • wbond
    Ultimate Member
    • Oct 2014
    • 3489

    #4
    Home Depot sells foam triangular gutter guard for like $7 in 48" pieces. Not sure if it's dense enough or not, but could be an option.

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    • BadEddieKit
      BadEddieKit commented
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      ya that looks promising. If it is dense enough, doesnt look like they stock it in stores, so might be a trial and error thing. Appreciate it!

    • wbond
      wbond commented
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      Our local HD carries this.

    • BadEddieKit
      BadEddieKit commented
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      Bought these http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rain-Filt...G015/203009078, but they dont work worth a damn. They dont really slow the ball dowm much, and actually once it rebounds, i think it helps propel the ball back at ya.
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