Impact Screen 101

[sbark76]

Sounds like the screen is just one of the wearable items in a Golf Sim that will have to be replaced periodically. I am planning a net and then a screen all about 1 foot away from back wall. most people reco 3 feet from back wall, but I'm presuming with a double backstop 1 foot should work out, One could even hang a blackout cloth inbetween to absorb even more shock and movement.

Has anyone tried putting a net in front of proj. screen to save wear? I would imagine the clarity of picture from projector suffers greatly.

[wbond]

I don't have any problems hitting driver into the PR20 from that close. However, I also don't have a very high SS. Note, I have a PR20 screen with a net directly behind it.

[mobilegun]

regarding the screen brands...
is there any difference in the recommended minimum distance from the screen for each? i see that protee recommends about 10' from the screen but i imagine that might be due to their hcam/etc, not impact or screen "toughness" related. For skytrak or gc2, would hitting drivers full swing into a screen 8' away cause issues (holes/etc)?

[DougieMn]

Has anyone done business with customdesigngolf.com ?

[Mxwoodman]

I want to try and quite the impact screen down. Has anyone put memory foam behind the screen and had any success?

If you did - did you put it up against the screen?
Did you get too much bounce back?

Are there any other ways to quite it down?

[drewpac]

Ive hit about 80 balls into my screen and have noticed that it leaves some dimples where the ball impacts some of the time. The screen is pretty loose just tight enough to take the wrinkles and Ive got a net behind the screen that is pretty tight and does most of the stopping. Is this normal? Or do I need to change the tightness of the net or screen? I have a new protee screen and just want to make sure it doesnt wear early. Thanks

[cartrydge]

Once it arrives and I verify the quality I'll provide more details.

[mthunt]

I added all the friends today. I'm in for the next tournament. Just getting used to sim golf (short game yardages).

I appreciate the help you gave me. Thanks.

[Maverick]

Glad its working out for you. You're all setup to play online now?

[mthunt]

I followed your recommendations and put netting behind. It's working flawlessly. It was a thought. If it ain't broke, I won't fix it. Lol

[Maverick]

I wonder if having the screen closer to the wall and having padding on the wall will increase longevity of the material as it won't be stretched. Thoughts?

Don't do that. the ball will bounce off the padding, rocketing back and kill somebody. Speaking from experience....

[mthunt]

I wonder if having the screen closer to the wall and having padding on the wall will increase longevity of the material as it won't be stretched. Thoughts?

[Maverick]

You got a link to this place and how much?

[cartrydge]

A few of us have had screens get holes in them I just ordered from a different place in a different material. It's also very inexpensive. A buddy of mine has had a similar product on his fullswing simulator for years without issue. I'll let you know how it goes once it arrives in a couple weeks.

[drewpac]

Zip,

Go by feel, I made mine so the net can move back a foot on impact.

My screen is a foot in front of the wall and Ive got a net tight enough that it can go back a foot in the center (will hang a blanket back there too for added padding if hits wall). My screen is just tight enough to take wrinkles out. ive noticed that sometimes the balls impact will leave a dimple in the screen. Do I need to adjust the tightness of the screen or net?