Screens and Metallic Stickers (FS and TM)

[Wundej]

For those of you with either a Flightscope or trackman, have you noticed any screen issues due to the metallic stickers on the balls?

I'm in the process of building an addition or putting up a pole building for a sim/practice area. I currently have an X2 and Skytrak. I love the X2 and the fact that I get club data. Obviously I need to use stickers and indoor mode on the Flightscope. I have a little concern over the stickers and the spin against the screen and impact on durability of the screen.

I'm considering just going with the Skytrak or a GC2 because it'll be pretty much indoor only. They only thing I would really miss would be the club data. I know I could go with HMT but I really don't want to deal with it, if I'd have to buy a GC2 and HMT, I'd rather just go with a new X3.

Curious on your thoughts.

[jmark]

I've hit about 2000 balls into a Carl's preferred screen with no observable issues from the stickers.
I haven't noticed any cutting scratching.

[Wundej]

I've hit about 2000 balls into a Carl's preferred screen with no observable issues from the stickers.
I haven't noticed any cutting scratching.

What is your distance from tee to screen and average driver ball speed if you don't mind me asking?

[jmark]

Distance is 11-12 feet. Swing speed about 100. So ball speed 145-155.
I have indentation issues in the screen from the ball impacts, (I think I need a better screen backing) but like I said no scratching issues as of yet.
I'm not home now but I can inspect the screen for scratching more closely tonight.

[drewtaylor21]

I have been using Flightscope indoors (with stickers) for the past 14 months on a West Coast Netting PR-20 screen with netting behind. My setup was 9 feet from tee to the screen and driver ball speed is ~172. I don't actually hit driver due to ceiling height, but I hit every other club (could probably hit driver, but don't want to risk it), including a LOT of wedges and short irons. I've got a little bit of fuzz on the screen where my impact zone is, but I think it's much more likely to be due to any sharp edges on the ball, not the stickers. I should probably change out golf balls more frequently, but the netting has held up well IMO. Hope that helps!

[Wundej]

Great info guys. Really appreciate the feedback. I got a screen from the group buy thread and just wanted to make sure I go in the right direction with hardware.

My chs is ~95-100 so I think I'll definitely be ok based on the few comments here. I know at places like club champion they get some good players in there but never thought to inspect the screens.

Thanks again! Any further thoughts welcome (i.e. Those that have tested both FS and GC2 side by side indoors and why you chose one vs other. I know the general differences, but the real world feedback is great)