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Hey all,
So I currently have a 5x5 mat with a DivotAction mat as an insert. It works pretty well, but I'm really interested in covering my entire flooring with the same material. My reason for that is aesthetics, but also to be able to get a better feel for putts. I find that putting off the end of a mat makes it really difficult for me to get a feel for the distance.
My current plan is to get a beefy subfloor, and mount some sort of a high quality turf to the top of it to serve as my "green". I plan to cut out a section of the sub floor to install an insert - I wouldn't mind getting a larger version of the DivotAction, but I want whatever is the most accurate or realistic on the market. I think the CCE is reasonably priced in their inserts, and I'm thinking of heading that way at the moment. I also saw people recommend the DuraPro 5-star model - is that what Martin Hall uses on his show, or just something he endorses?
Here is the type of subfloor I was thinking of getting:
I figure I'll cut a section of that out for whatever insert I choose, and build it up a bit if necessary (1/2 ply, or whatever, cut to size should be sufficient, I would think).
Does anyone have any suggestions? Specifically..
- What type of turf should I use for the area around the insert? (Keeping in mind I'd like to use it to gauge putting distance, primarily.)
- What insert is most realistic and accurate?
I'm also hoping for an insert that will make the transition to the "green" surround well. I want a 4' putt to travel 4', or as close to that as possible. I'm also considering utilizing the entire area as a bit of a practice green, maybe even installing a cup or two out of the way. Having a mat that wouldn't disrupt putts going across it would be a bonus, but not a huge necessity. Money is not much of an object, I have a pretty realistic expectation of what this would cost on the high end.
Thanks for any and all input! I'm really excited to get my flooring solidified!
Dave
So I currently have a 5x5 mat with a DivotAction mat as an insert. It works pretty well, but I'm really interested in covering my entire flooring with the same material. My reason for that is aesthetics, but also to be able to get a better feel for putts. I find that putting off the end of a mat makes it really difficult for me to get a feel for the distance.
My current plan is to get a beefy subfloor, and mount some sort of a high quality turf to the top of it to serve as my "green". I plan to cut out a section of the sub floor to install an insert - I wouldn't mind getting a larger version of the DivotAction, but I want whatever is the most accurate or realistic on the market. I think the CCE is reasonably priced in their inserts, and I'm thinking of heading that way at the moment. I also saw people recommend the DuraPro 5-star model - is that what Martin Hall uses on his show, or just something he endorses?
Here is the type of subfloor I was thinking of getting:
I figure I'll cut a section of that out for whatever insert I choose, and build it up a bit if necessary (1/2 ply, or whatever, cut to size should be sufficient, I would think).
Does anyone have any suggestions? Specifically..
- What type of turf should I use for the area around the insert? (Keeping in mind I'd like to use it to gauge putting distance, primarily.)
- What insert is most realistic and accurate?
I'm also hoping for an insert that will make the transition to the "green" surround well. I want a 4' putt to travel 4', or as close to that as possible. I'm also considering utilizing the entire area as a bit of a practice green, maybe even installing a cup or two out of the way. Having a mat that wouldn't disrupt putts going across it would be a bonus, but not a huge necessity. Money is not much of an object, I have a pretty realistic expectation of what this would cost on the high end.
Thanks for any and all input! I'm really excited to get my flooring solidified!
Dave
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