Need Help With Ceiling Protection

[Bcalli90]

I just recently upgraded from the Net Return Pro and playing TGC 2019 on a tv in front of us to the Stealth Elite Retractable screen with a projector.

The previous setup worked great but I couldn't park in the garage so I needed to switch to a projector setup and a screen I could put up and down.

I have regrets not going with the HomeCourse as it was a simple one cost with the screen, side and ceiling protection all in one. The Stealth Elite quickly added up in cost and I ended up opting out of ceiling protection when they told me it was an extra $3000. The Homecourse retractable setup cost under $3k.

I paid to get it installed but I had to figure out how to protect the top roller and my ceiling on my own. I installed a tarp which proved to be a challenge as it casts a shadow and cuts off more screen than i'd like. Once I got it done well enough the only problem was balls hit the screen and cleared the ceiling tarp and came back at us. The front needs to pretty well be sealed up and there can't be a gap at all. It looks like terrible right now but I put some foam pieces in and we are able to play at least.

I plan on redoing this ceiling part again and hopefully make it look legit. I was wondering whats the best material to use. I wanted to use like a black canvas or maybe a good quality mesh netting. It's hard to have the back end of the ceiling protection cover the top roller of the screen and have the front end completely sealed. Any suggestions would be great!

[Will]

Bcalli90

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Above is a sideview.
Roller screen(p).
Baffle(v).
Ceiling protection(--------)

Shots that make the ball run up the screen and toward the player, short irons, are trapped between the screen and a baffle. Ceiling protection knocks down wedges toward the screen.

The gap between the roller and baffle gets wider as the screen unrolls. I put some old netting between the roller and baffle. So I guess it would be ‐--------v#p

Below is a side image with only the front screen down. I recently improved these gaps by moving the side panels closer to the impact screen. Mount your screens close to the ceiling.


We have a very similar setup, but you are only partway there on all of the details that make it work so well.

Adjust all of the roller stop points. Did your sportscreens come with metal pipe? Insert it at the base sleeve of all three black screens. Place foam pipe insulation around the sleeve and suspend all screens 1/2" off the deck for a nice clean/tidy look. If you have eyelets in the lower corners of the screen, you can help tension it by placing some ball bungee cords in and wrapping them around the pipe.

[Snowproblem]

Hey there, just noticing your set up. I especially like your hitting mat and putt-out configuration. What did you go with there?

[kirkemg]

Commenting on this old post. I'm in the exact same boat as I bought the 16x9 stealth elite screen but opted out of the ceiling protection. How did you resolve?

[Huskyhippo]

I would place some gate hinges on a sheet of 3x1 run along the ceiling in line with the front of the screen. then use 1/4 ply on the hinge with some holes cut in it to make it lighter. then glue 3/4 or 1 inch EVA/PE foam that hangs to the exact height of the bottom of your roller. this will make a nice light baffle that if struck hard will swing slightly to absorb the impact and drop the ball into the screen. Make a couple coming out from the screen cover the baffles in a black fabric using staples and spray paint the whole lot black prior to fitting. (and touchup afterwards).

If you have a baffle just made of EVA sitting against the front of the screen it will just move our of the way as the screen expands whilst rolling up and won;t leave a gap for wedges to climb through.