Help request - hitting into net 16" from wall.

[rmelosi]

Due to some current space limitations I decided to go 16" from the wall instead of 32" for a collapsible sim. Currently have a net on a ceiling track that can be pulled to the side so my wife can park in the garage.

I currently have sandbags that bring the net taut and stops the ball from hitting the wall behind, but that's causing extra strain on the ceiling track and often pulling the track from the holding brackets. Not a viable long term solution.

I know a lot of people use carpet behind impact screens - how would a carpet bunch up with the rest of the net, if at all? I've also looked at Carls side curtains as well as Chicago Canvas Commando Cloth. If i hang either of those behind the net will that deaden it enough? Willing to spend the ~$200 to get one of those options if they will work, but want to get a second opinion on if they will before wasting any money like that.

Thank you!

[GullLakeMi]

Just food for thought: I think most people find a screen deflects less than 12". Thus, the canvas or something similar in addition to net should deaden it enough for you.

Not sure if you have access to ability to sew. Could source black denim from fabric store and make a panel to cover. I did that for sides and top of a garage sim cage.

[kirkoquinn]

I have my impact screen 12" from the back wall and have never had an issue. I have friends who are swinging 110+ mph and hitting it over 300 yards and no issue. I have a blackout window curtain hanging directly behind the impact screen to dampen the blow and it works great.

[jasonreg]

I am also 12" from the wall and have never had an issue. 2x4 Wood frame with ball bungees as attachment.

[Tarq11]

I have my homecourse screen 12” from a wall that has 2 windows behind the screen. I added foam insulation boards in front of the windows followed by heavy black curtains (belts and suspenders of protection). To prevent the screen from sliding back I cut a custom length of bungee rope and attached it to two canopy weights on each side of the rear of the screen, just above the bottom weight sleeve. This allows the screen to stay in place without a bounce back effect or ricocheting from any solid material.