Cage and Netting

[Flyby]

I have researched a thousand threads on this forum and overwhelmed with ideas for a garage setup. I have 10' ceiling, 13.5' width and 15' depth to work with, but would like to building similar setups on the forum with about a 5' depth and impact screen. Since I am really new at this, I'd like to talk to someone knowledgeable that could help me on where to start.

Thinking about the SkyTrak system, but am open to ProTee or E6. I am in the southern United States.

Could anyone point me in the direction of someone that could help me kickoff my project?

Thanks in advance

[cspin]

Flyby,
If it were me (and I could do things all over again) I would go with something like the below pic from All Sports Systems.

Here is why:

1. The enclosure is simple and fairly cost effective.
2. There are detailed installation instructions.
3. 12w x 9h x 5d would be ideal for your garage. It would leave room around the sides and ceiling for ball absorption after hitting netting.
4. It is portable.
5. You can hit from 9 to 10 ft. from the screen and be outside the footprint of the cage and not hit your club on the frame.
6. You have 5' of ceiling and side wall protection, which should be plenty.
7. You can buy everything from one place if you want (cage, screen, Skytrak, etc.) and probably get good pricing.
8. The blackout wrap that goes around the cage makes it look slick, and keeps light out so your screen image is that much better.
9. Piece of mind!

If you are handy, you can buy the frame fittings from tarps.com like many on here have. For a 12' span I would use nothing less than 1" EMT. You can also buy netting on your own, and one of the screens that others have had good experience with (HQ, Supertex, CDG, etc.). You can also buy black out material and wrap it yourself. Doing this is not particularly difficult, but brings potential incompatibility into the equation. Going with a turn-key set up like this would save you lots of time and potential frustration. And you get it all done and set up in one day!

I don't have a Skytrak but many on here do and report that it works very well. You get a very good launch monitor at a good price. Get yourself a beefy PC and Nvidia graphics card. Buy a Benq 1085 ST or Optoma GT 1080 ST projector depending on which fits your budget and mounting needs. Many good options for a hitting mat and floor protection for balls coming off the screen. Heating the garage is not too difficult if you live in a cold climate.

There are users on here that have gone the All Sports Systems direction. I would search them out and see how it went and if they are happy. You could also go through Par2Pro for a similar set up. The key in my opinion is getting an enclosure, netting and screen that all fit together and go up easy. You don't want EMT poles in the line of fire, and you don't want gaps where the ball can get through your enclosure. If you want to spend a few more bucks on an even nicer enclosure, options are out there.

Good luck!!

cspin


P.S. I have nothing against Protee simulator set up, I just like the portable (and simple) launch monitor setup that measures ball spin (like Skytrak or GC2). Choosing the software to run on the Skytrak is personal preference and there are plenty of posts on here for that. One other thing, be careful if you do buy from a one-stop shop if you are getting a projector and computer from them. You really need to be sure on what you are getting, and most people on here would likely recommend you buy those items separate. ************************************************** ************************************************** ************************************************** ************************************************** *****************


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[Flyby]

This is great, thanks cspin. I've been trying to figure out how to mount conduit pipe and who cuts the net, what to put behind it and everything, but this could be perfect. really like the look of the hanging SuperBay, but the portable probably makes more sense. Anyway, thanks for advice, I will seek out some All Sports System users and check their experience.

I will update whichever direction I go.

[Flyby]

The All Sports Systems microbay, 12x10. Couldn't be happier. Thanks again cspin.

[cspin]

Sim looks awesome Flyby. And good looking boy there. Well on his way to being an all around sportsman!

[fluxcapacitor]

Flyby - looks great! Just curious now that you've had it for a while (1) how far back from the screen is your ball when you hit? and (2) have you had any issues/worries with shanks or flops and the limited side/ceiling coverage?

...and I guess (3) what is that coverage - is it a full 5 feet toward the hitter from the screen? Looks like its less than that but maybe its the angle/perspective on the pictures. Thanks!

[Flyby]

1) ball is roughly 8 ft back
2) I've shanked some but no real concerns yet. I had a problem with blading the ball, and the ball going under the screen and ricocheting backwards like a bullet. But some mattress wedges solved that. I've hit the ceiling with a 60 degree wedge a couple times.
3) my projector is at 13' back, hitting mat at 8'. The screen is 12wx10h.

Sorry for such a delay in response. I hope this helps. PM me with any further questions

[Flyby]

Updated picture

[brg1875]

Any issues with shadows with the projector at 13'?

[gratefulRed]

Any issues with shadows with the projector at 13'?

that's the question I have as well. If not....what make and model projector are you using?