I have a large hobby shop in Michigan (model kits, slot cars etc) that I would like to set up a commercial golf simulator. The room can be up to 20 wide x 24 long x 12 high. I am leaning toward the new Uneekor system and Carles Premium screen. I would greatly appreciate any advice on 1. recommended room size, 2. recommended screen size, 3. Hitting Mat - Large enough for both right and left hand hitters, 4. Putting area (can I use carpet from Lowes) for simulator, 5 and anything else. After doing some research on this forum, I plan on using drapes for the size walls and foam for the the ceiling. Going to build my own screen protector frame using EMT pipe. I realize that this is a lot to ask, but I any advice (even if its just to tell me I am crazy) is greatly appreciated.
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I agree with wbond on all his points. For a commercial setup I would cover the complete floor with NP50 and then either cutout an area for the Fiberbuilt hitting mat and insert it to the same height as the NP50 or custom make a gel pad for below the NP50 surface in the hitting area. You want the hitting surface to be the same height as the stance area and standing on the NP50 will be fine. The seamless look for a commercial sim would be nice.
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GoldenSim, does the NP50 give you true putting rolls?
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Hi Gman17 - sorry for the delayed reply. I'm not sure what you mean by true putting rolls? I find it great for practicing putting. A little slower than I would ideally like, but it runs at about 10 on the stimp, and should get faster the more I use it and vacuum it! Overall I'm super happy. My local club just used the same for their mini putt course and are very happy.
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Does NP50 have enough padding that a shot off the impact screen won't bounce too much? I too, am building a sim and was looking at using https://turffactorydirect.com/produc...36-padded-5mm/ . I have samples coming so I can do some ball drop testing.
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By the way, if you are looking at commercial grade black out curtains, check these guys out: https://blackoutcurtains.com/ Besides the side curtains, I am having them make a big rectangle (13' x 15' plus 5%/10%) for my ceiling. They will be putting grommets every foot and I am going to nail it to my frame. Any errant high shots will be absorbed by the extra 5%/10% of material and I will have a total dark enclosure.
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I just put Synlawn Precision Putt turf in my new studio and absolutely love it. Picked it up locally at a dealer for $3.69/ft (normally the full roll price). Stimps at 8.5, lays perfectly flat, has a soft rubber backing, and putts roll smooth and pure.
I laid it directly on my raised plywood subfloor and there’s very little bounce. Having the subfloor let me cut two cups in it and use a silicone gel pad under the hitting area for a TrueStrike clone hitting area.
Tried the TFD Nylon 36 UR from TurfFactoryDirect first in an attempt to save money ($1.75/ft), but it stimps at 5.5 and doesn’t roll pure. It would make a good surface if you don’t plan to practice putting on it - it also has very little bounce when laid directly on plywood. If anyone is near Austin, I’ll make them a good deal on that brand new TFD roll (12x17’). It has a 1/8” rubber backing and makes a good hitting surface, too.- Ron at GunghoGolf.com - we specialize in TrackMan, FlightScope, Foresight, Uneekor, SkyTrak, Garmin, Bushnell, TGC, and E6 Connect. 512-861-4151 or email hello AT gunghogolf.com.
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