Another Garage build - Sportscreen/Carl's preferred screen

[Rocuronium]

ccml random question. I see you attached a 2 x 4 to your ceiling joists and then attached your sportscreen to that 2 x 4. How did you secure that 2 x 4 to the ceiling? Nails? Screws? Both? Thanks

[xfactor989]

For side protection I used Commando Cloth https://www.chicagocanvas.com/produc...do-cloth-16oz/. Harbor Freight grommet kit and Room Divider Now curtain track. https://roomdividersnow.com/products...nt=16602668038.

It has stopped a few shots and blocks out light. Makes a real difference during the day.

I attached my impact screen to the sportscreen with Velcro, that my wife sewed on. Tip dont use self adhesive velcro if you are going to sew it on.

[Situazn_HMa]

From what I read, the sportscreen by itself cannot be used for golf so you will need another screen in front of the sportscreen. I actually originally installed only the Carl's preferred screen without sportscreen and it was working fine. I did not notice any significant difference between having the sportscreen installed or not.

Sweet. I need to have a retractable setup for my garage and I couldn't find many options other then either ordering the stealth screen setup from Par2Pro, or do what you did and just order a normal SportScreen and attach a impact screen to it. Now I gotta plan how to add some ceiling and side protection. Thanks for your help!

[ccml]

Are you using just the normal SportsScreen, then attach the screen to it??? I spoke with Par2Pro about there Stealth system and they mentioned that it was a special SportsScreen thats more heavy duty so it can take golf balls. Just curious if the normal one works well because it can save me some money setting up and enclosure.

Thanks,

From what I read, the sportscreen by itself cannot be used for golf so you will need another screen in front of the sportscreen. I actually originally installed only the Carl's preferred screen without sportscreen and it was working fine. I did not notice any significant difference between having the sportscreen installed or not.

[Situazn_HMa]

Are you using just the normal SportsScreen, then attach the screen to it??? I spoke with Par2Pro about there Stealth system and they mentioned that it was a special SportsScreen thats more heavy duty so it can take golf balls. Just curious if the normal one works well because it can save me some money setting up and enclosure.

Thanks,

[Terrible Golf]

Thanks for sharing the pictures guys - given me loads of idea's on how I can change my low budget simulator and make improvements.

You can follow my golf set up and various golf challenges and vlogs here; https://www.youtube.com/terriblegolf

[GolferChris]

Nice set up and thanks for the detail. In the last picture, what sort of light do you have over the hitting area?. It looks like a good way of not having too much light hit the screen

[RJBoogie]

With your ceiling height at 9'4", I think 9' screen +15" vinyl should be good. Again, don't put any vinyl on the sides. The vinyl on the sides make the side thicker and make it hard to keep the screen flat without wrinkle when rolled up.

There is also velcro on the sportscreen. I velcro the sportscreen to the top flap vinyl. I let the sportscreen hang about 6" longer than Carl's screen.

Here are some more pictures and also the work order that was written up for Carl's screen.

This is awesome! I'll get the order going with this; thank you for the details.

[ccml]

Thanks again for your response. My ceiling height is 9'4", but I read the SportScreen bracket is 4" thus making my effective "screen height" 9'.

You mention the 120" length + 15" vinyl may have been overkill on your part. Now that you've had it, do you think that the standard 9' screen + 15" vinyl is enough to secure it to the frame? In addition to the Velcro on the roller, is there additional Velcro on the SportScreen as well?

I'll contact Joe at Car'ls to see if he remembers the specifics of your order, such as where the Velcro was sewn on the vinyl (2" from edge, etc) if by any chance you still have the work order/email and if you can share it that would be awesome.

With your ceiling height at 9'4", I think 9' screen +15" vinyl should be good. Again, don't put any vinyl on the sides. The vinyl on the sides make the side thicker and make it hard to keep the screen flat without wrinkle when rolled up.

There is also velcro on the sportscreen. I velcro the sportscreen to the top flap vinyl. I let the sportscreen hang about 6" longer than Carl's screen.

Here are some more pictures and also the work order that was written up for Carl's screen.

[RJBoogie]

I made a custom order and contacted Carl's for a specific quote. I have a 9.5ft ceiling and I think the max height for the screen was 10ft. I just wasn't sure if I had enough screen height to velcro and roll the screen (or vinyl flap)at least a revolution so it can be hung securely not by just the velcro. So my overall height was 120" + 15" vinyl on the top. This may be overkill on my part. The Velcro was also sewn on the vinyl top flap. I specified the loop side to be sewn on the screen. Joe at Carl's put together a work order that has all the specifics. I emailed Sportscreen and asked for the hook side to be tape on the roller. Vinyl on top and bottom should be fine but along the side make it hard to roll up the screen and not leave wrinkle.

Thanks again for your response. My ceiling height is 9'4", but I read the SportScreen bracket is 4" thus making my effective "screen height" 9'.

You mention the 120" length + 15" vinyl may have been overkill on your part. Now that you've had it, do you think that the standard 9' screen + 15" vinyl is enough to secure it to the frame? In addition to the Velcro on the roller, is there additional Velcro on the SportScreen as well?

I'll contact Joe at Car'ls to see if he remembers the specifics of your order, such as where the Velcro was sewn on the vinyl (2" from edge, etc) if by any chance you still have the work order/email and if you can share it that would be awesome.

[RJBoogie]

I'm barely in week 7 so...halfway there

[RJBoogie]

Thanks again for your response. My ceiling height is 9'4", but I read the SportScreen bracket is 4" thus making my effective "screen height" 9'. You mention the 120" length + 15" vinyl may have been overkill on your part. Now that you've had it, do you think that the standard 9' screen + 15" vinyl is enough to secure it to the frame? In addition to the Velcro on the roller, is there additional Velcro on the SportScreen as well?

I'll contact Joe at Car'ls to see if he remembers the specifics of your order, such as where the Velcro was sewn on the vinyl (2" from edge, etc) if by any chance you still have the work order/email and if you can share it that would be awesome.

[pjw_2]

Great, appreciate the feedback! Out of curiosity, did it actually take 14 weeks to get your Mevo+ or did it come sooner than that?

[RJBoogie]

I ordered mine from Shop Indoor Golf. I was looking for a vendor that accepted Klarna or Affirm for payment options as I wanted to finance it at 0% or low APR (OAC) for 18+ months. Also, with the 14wk average wait time on units, I didn't want to pay cash upfront without the unit. Klarna won't actually charge me until the unit ships.

[pjw_2]

Quick question - I'm looking to order the Mevo+ and was curious if you ordered yours through FlightScope or a third-party like Rain or Shine, Top Shelf Golf, etc.?

Just curious if there's any added benefit in ordering from a third party (minus maybe free shipping of $10-$12)?