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Anyone use Shaw Showpad turf for putting. Shaw claims 9-11 on stimp, local carpet installers can get this and do it all for me so wanting to go that route vs DIY. Also do you recommend MDF or Puzzle mats/gym matts under? Thank you!
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Have a link? Never heard of that and can't find when i google it.Originally posted by Underdog View Post
This is what I recommend to everyone trying to build a platform with a putting surface on top, it looks good and it can be done very affordably...
1) Buy 1.5" thick MMA Mats from Amazon, this is thick enough to insert almost any hitting strip and just the right firmness under foot to feel like a fairway. I’ve been using it for several years and think it is the perfect solution.
2) Buy your putting turf, for budget conscious buy menards marine carpet, for a more premium experience buy from Turf Factory Direct
3 )Buy your preferred hitting strip (I highly recommend fiberbuilt, your joints will thank you!)
4) Measure your platform and cut your putting surface to size
5) Place your putting turf onto your platform
6) Place your hitting strip exactly where you would want it to go, mark it and cut out the spot in the turf and the platform (can be done with razor)
7) Insert Hitting strip and you've got your self a great looking platform
I've been using this setup for a few years now and love it.
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I love your setup and want to do something like this. Except maybe with retractable side curtains. Can you show how your frame is built?Originally posted by jerry3 View Post
Have a link? Never heard of that and can't find when i google it.
This is what I recommend to everyone trying to build a platform with a putting surface on top, it looks good and it can be done very affordably...
1) Buy 1.5" thick MMA Mats from Amazon, this is thick enough to insert almost any hitting strip and just the right firmness under foot to feel like a fairway. I’ve been using it for several years and think it is the perfect solution.
2) Buy your putting turf, for budget conscious buy menards marine carpet, for a more premium experience buy from Turf Factory Direct
3 )Buy your preferred hitting strip (I highly recommend fiberbuilt, your joints will thank you!)
4) Measure your platform and cut your putting surface to size
5) Place your putting turf onto your platform
6) Place your hitting strip exactly where you would want it to go, mark it and cut out the spot in the turf and the platform (can be done with razor)
7) Insert Hitting strip and you've got your self a great looking platform
I've been using this setup for a few years now and love it.
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I have the Shaw. I personally would give it a 8-9 stimp. I have 1/2" mats under mine. I found the thicker mats were too spongy for my liking. It definitely rolls true though. That is what I appreciate most about it. I cut in a 14" x 20" Quattro hitting strip. I bought the 5'x 5' Quattro mat and had it cut into the size mentioned. I have plenty of strips on standby if and when I ever wear one out.Comment
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I don't have any pictures of just the frame right now, but it was extremely easy to build...Originally posted by carpie99 View Post
I have 2 tensioned steel ropes spanning the width of my room. The first of them is at 8' off the ground, my impact screen hangs on this using tarp clamps, I also have two black photo backdrops that hang to the left and to the right of the screen. The other rope is at 9' off the ground and a few feet further forward (for stopping high loft shots), a 20' long photo backdrop is hung over this using tarp clamps again. I tensioned the steel ropes with turnbuckles and it was really simple.
I went with tensioned steel rope because it eliminates the possibility of crazy bounce backs, and it's cheap and easy, and imo looks pretty good when you're finished!Comment
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How far are you hitting from the screen? I am seeing where they are suggesting 10-11' I could set it up that far but my room is only 17' 6'' deep and I want enough room to setup some seating in the backOriginally posted by jerry3 View Post
I don't understand the 9' rope and 20' long backdrop ... does this come off the 9' rope and then down and behind the impact screen? Second rope should be 5 feet forward?
I am thinking about just doing one rope at 9' which is at the ceiling and doing acoustic tiles to protect the ceiling.Comment
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carpie99 I’m looking to copy Jerry3’s set up more or less, subject to what’s available locally to get equivalent components.
Search for hybridme on YouTube - he’s done a 6 or 7 part series of short videos on how he built his set up in the same way using tension wires. He supplies sim gear to UK/Europe market so also walks through his build equipment and costs, issues that he’s wanting to avoid from previous builds etc. Eg the photography backdrop is from newer and its relatively cheap option compared to padded tiles for the ceiling - but this will come down to your own preference and budget factors. It is however a fairly simple and clean solution to removing the risk of ricocheting balls off emt cages.
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