Impact Screen 101

[mjbgolf]

Does anyone know what type of screen they use at Golfsmith? It seems very resistant to wear and I'm not concerned as much with image quality as I am with resistance to holes. I use my simulator a lot and keep going through the Protee standard screens. Does anyone have any suggestions on real rugged screens?

[mthunt]

The ball isn't important, the condition of the ball is what matters.

[IGCtci]

Thanks mthunt. All of the above I thought we where doing and our screens are pretty loose with nets behind them. Any recommendation on an actually ball brand/model. Ones that maybe have a very tough finish to minimize potential damage?

[mthunt]

A ball spinning at 8-10000 rpm will shred a screen if it's scuffed. Use balls that aren't scuffed and check them often. If scuffed, don't use it. Fixing a hole is tough. Also, make sure the screen isn't tight. A lot of people get holes from a screen that is too tight. Also, netting supporting the back of the screen will keep it from Getting holes. An ounce of prevention...

[IGCtci]

So I have a couple of the ProTee Impact screens and have been using them for a couple of months now. I think the balls I have been using have already started to badly scuff up the screen (I can see scratch marks all over the impact area) and they have even worn a couple of holes in it. So my questions are:

1. Any recommendations on the type of golf balls I should be using? The ones I am using now look visibly ok, but are obviously not.
2. Any tips on how to repair small holes? I will be turning the screen around, but want to repair the holes first.

Thanks in advance.

[Gamble Gamble]

i am running a cable from one end of my garage to the other. the net will be 19' and the screen will be 12x9. In order to keep the screen from flailing I was thinking about putting a garden hose with sand in it at the bottom of the screen where the hem would be.

Would this create enough resistance to Maintain a flat screen but keep bounce back to a minimum?

[billydruce]

Don't waste your money on a canvas I used it behind a screen and it's ripped. Only used it prob 20 times.

[Jimsol]

Thanks for the insight. I'm going to try a large 16oz white canvas tarp to start with.

[CoachKris]

I wouldn't recommend carpet. I tried this for my sim, and there are some significant holes after 2 weeks of use. Not to mention, there are dents and scuffs everywhere. I'm going to get a good screen and keep the carpet as a backing.

[Jimsol]

Just wondering.... I was thinking about using a flat white 10x10 piece of carpet for a impact screen. it would be pretty quite and very durable.. has anyone every used or thought about this,.. or have any response on how this may or may not work?.. just a thought.. Thanks for any comments

Jim

[Chalky White]

Thanks Deacon. I'll look forward to it. My guess is my screen is a week or two out so I have some time to get it right.

[Golfindoc]

I was curious if anyone had any thoughts on the westcoastnetting.com PR-20 vs. Carl's Golf impact screens? Thanks.

[DeaconBlooze]

Chalky White

The bungees I linked have a loop on one end, and a ball on the other. Basically, you just thread through the grommet with the loop, wrap that around your frame, and then put the loop over the ball.

I'll be out of town this weekend, but I'll try to get some pictures of my setup, including some closeups of the screen connections.

My screen has some "denting" in it. I think that's mostly because I stand only about 6 feet away from the screen, but I'm not really sure. It could also be the screen quality I suppose. Because I stand close, it's fairly low on my screen, and if I'm watching anything that I insist looks close to perfect, I just move the picture above that area.

[Chalky White]

Deacon Can you share more about your screen setup? I just ordered the HQ2 with Grommets from Cory and will be using my screen in a similar fashion. I like the idea of the quick tightening but not sure how to do it with grommets.

[Csarran]

Any comparisons between the Light Impact Screen and the HQ? I am mostly using it for Skytrak and Sim, with occasionally maybe some video analysis.