Minimum Distance From Screen to Wall?

[skaklight]

I am currently hitting into a net, which is better than nothing, but I am looking to make the move to a projector and screen for my mevo+.

I have a setup that is a bit strange, but it allows me to potentially do a very wide (~19') screen at 9' tall. However, due to a door, I would not have much room between the screen and a concrete wall. I have done some searching on what a safe minimum distance is, but have seen answers varying between 6" and 12".

Have any of your built setups with very short distances between screen and wall?

Thanks in advance.

[vrpunk]

Yes, using memory foam mattresses (1 inch) and archery netting between wall and main screen.

[skaklight]

What is the distance from screen to wall in that setup?

[vrpunk]

8-10 inches

[skaklight]

Anything in between?

Nevermind. Didn’t realize you were the one who posted above.

[cgdavis_2]

I’m 4 inches between screen(backed by a net) and the wall. I have my screen pulled pretty tight and a bare concrete floor so it bounces back perfectly to my mat. Hit...ball bounces back...lands on mat...move to hitting position...repeat.

It his smacked the back wall a couple times but it didn’t do damage and didn’t bounce back any harder than normal. I’m going to put some memory foam or a moving blanket behind just for 1 more layer of protection.

I read the 12 inch rule a lot....started at 8 and worked back from there. Have had no issues

[skaklight]

Thanks for the thorough response!