Archery netting impact screen (baffle screen) options for USA...

[Brettster]

I've been trying to get an idea of where I can buy a decent Archery netting (sometimes called a baffle screen) in the USA for a good price, that has high quality.

I've seen others mention specifically the PR20 Net from West Coast netting (about $450), but I'm not sure what the specs are on the 'binding' and the 'grommet size', so I'm trying to match one that is very specific in mesh size (for example from Collins Nets which is in UK at: https://collinsnets.co.uk/product/ar...tting-for-golf

So far can only find it in UK, which I find shipping would probably be very costly, and take too long to get to me, so I'm trying to piece one together in USA that would be similar to that Collins Nets archery screen.

Is there anyone else around that is using one, or a similar one that they purchased in USA, can you please let me know here, or PM me with details?

Has anyone used a KHAMPA (woven golf screen) net? They are on eBay for around $200.

Has anyone used All Sport Systems - another eBay listing company (with Golf Simulator screens - also around $200).

Here is what I am finding at this point (October 2020). The West Coast Netting PR20 Net runs about $450 for my needs (10'x8', or similar size). That's quite a bit more than I've found other, similar nets, but they don't seem to have the same size, such as this one at: Net World Sports, seems to be the closest I can come, but the grommets (eyelets) are 3' apart, when I need them more like 1' to 2' apart (I think)?

That leads me to another question... I will be installing this in a Gambrel roof shed (it goes up like this (see pics easier to show), so here's where the problem comes in, my peak ceiling height is fine at around 10', after I cut out the unecessary ceiling joists inside, and just leave the braces up at the first roof break. When I do that, the ceiling on the sides is right now only 7' - but then quickly slopes up (for example 6" in, it is another 1' higher), and this is without a 3"-4" subfloor that I must install over the top of the current concrete slab foundation that is there.

So, my shed is 11'4" wide (before wallboard), 10' tall at the peak (where the roof is cross-tied) - giving about 4' of width with 10' height if that makes sense... So, I'm thinking I need a screen that is 10' wide at the most, but only 8' tall, especially at the edges... So, how do I handle the sloped part of the gambrel roof for picking up high launch-angle shots (wedges)?

Do I
a.) purchase another archery net 10'x8' and turn it on it's side to go up to full height and then have 2 archery screens,
b.) install 4' wide baffles that would stop those shots about 2'-3' from the screen and from the original screen, but covering from 8' up to 10' which will be the top of the ceiling,
c.) consider hanging cheap black golf netting up there to catch high launch angle shots, or
d.) pay a premium - if it's even possible and see if a custom screen can be made in rectangular shape with a trapezoid on top of it that goes up and peaks at 10' (with 4' width at the top and 8' width at the bottom)?

Maybe I'm overthinking this, but the cost has forced me into this position as my budget tightens up with everything else I'm purchasing to finish my build.

Thanks in advance,
-Brett

[Dax]

Brett there are a lot of questions here and I’m a bit confused. However, I have the Westcoast archery netting as my back up. It is good quality and does the job. The net I have is archery netting on the impact side and for my ceiling. On the sides I have a lesser quality netting that does the job of catching shanks. It all came in one piece. I think you can customize your order and not do the sides? Are you doing an impact screen or will you use the archery net as your screen? It’s a tough call, but for your ceiling protection you could just let it hang loosely from ceiling and just tie it in as needed. You will need at least six inches of room between the net and the ceiling as a cushion (lower ball speed on these shots).

[Brettster]

Thanks Dax Yes, I am hoping to use the Archery netting for my impact screen mostly because it will reduce the impact noise. Regarding the sides, I've seen others do this with curtains, so am considering ordering heavy 'black-out' curtains, as they are very inexpensive compared to nets, or theater curtains, I can purchase 4 panels and cover 6' on both sides for $40-$50 with long blackout curtains strung on a wire.

It sounds from your suggestion, that I would then need to order a much taller screen (something like 10'x10') instead of the 10'x8', or maybe even more 10'x12' to get the extra tall 'loose hanging' ceiling screen to hang there and catch high launch angle shots (wedges), and to bring it in as close as 6" from the screen. Sounds like a great idea...

Anyway - because of all the mess of and tight space of the shed, I'm now considering relocating my build to a large basement room as I would have much more room (depth up to 25'), and height (10' all the way across depending on how deep I dig to get there. Just the last few days I've had a new look at the basement space. Will have to see the final call from the wife, as she wants me to estimate time/cost to dig it out, compared to all the work still left in the shed (remove garage door and rails, hang walls, strengthen ceiling and build subfloor).

Thanks for the tips...

So, you're quite happy with the Westcoast netting it seems? I've heard it is very durable, doesn't show signs of wear and lasts forever, so that's another big selling point for me... I've seen posts on another thread where I ask Phil at hybrid to send me one from UK, and I'm still considering that - I was hoping to match the quality with the Westcoast netting, but Westcoast is quite expensive...

[Dax]

I cannot comment on other netting, but have very happy with what I have (noting it backs my screen and thus does not take full impact). Not sure, but seems you are jumping around on your area a bit? Why not try and set up the shed a bit, as a practice area as that is where you seem tonnage focused your attention and effort a bit so far. Basement did could get expensive. Why not just do a partial
Set up in the shed and see where that gets you before jumping in on a final solution. You could use your neck and the netting plus a hitting Mayans see how every thing works before deciding on your final build?

[Brettster]

Thanks again Dax - I will consider setting up temporarily in the shed... I know a basement dig could get expensive - but I really think it's my best alternative now for several reasons. 1.) the area in the basement is much larger (20' x 12') allowing me to have seating, drinks and buddies over. 2.) I would not have to worry about heating/cooling the area like I would in the shed. 3.) I would not have to consider security options for shed - with storing all the equipment and clubs out there, instead they are all in the house now. 4.) I don't have to build a subfloor in the shed. 5.) I don't have to worry about cutting down ceiling joists in the shed - to get 10' swing height.

As far as trying it out temporarily - that's harder to do with the ProTee as I have to build the subfloor - for inserting the sensor, and I'll have to schedule a call with ProTee and get them on the phone again to verify it's setup properly with the lights and everything. I would also have cut down the ceiling joists that are in there (shed) now - should not be a problem, but could be later down the road, and if decide eventually on the basement, then I have a shed without ceiling joists and have to put them back in - they are useful for storage. I'll see how far I get with a quote on the basement dig, and maybe doing it myself with a rented jackhammer, 3' of dirt by 12'x16' - that's a lot of dirt!