Hello all. I am 99% finished with my simulator build, but I need recommendations for dealing with balls bouncing off the top metal pipe. The pipe is covered with a pool noodle, but it doesn't cover the entire pipe. Hence, I have had a few VERY scary moments when the ball flew back at incredibly fast speeds. My gap, sand and lob wedges all can reach this pipe, so let me know if you have any recommendations. I am attaching a couple pictures of the top/front of the screen, as well as two pictures showing above the screen. Thanks!
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I was thinking about cutting a thick memory foam mattress topper into long strips, as I could hang ~6" tall strips in front of the pipe. Being 3" thick, I'm guessing the memory foam would slow the ball down quite a bit. The top 5-6" of the screen isn't used by the projector, so we can use that section of the screen to cover the pipe.Last edited by GolfingATX; 03-18-2021, 08:27 PM.
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Originally posted by GolfingATX View PostThe hitting strip is 11-12' from the screen. Pipe is ~9' tall.
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You might be able to attach some netting up top to stop balls from hitting the bar. Don't know how that will affect your image though.
They do sell much thicker pool noodles. I found some at Walmart that are a good 6 inches in diameter. Might be more effective than what you have currently.
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I'm looking into something similar for the top bar of my sim screen. The guy doing the curved screen build said he got his foam from https://foamonline.com/ . It looks like they have some solutions that could work.
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Maybe you already are but play with a higher spin ball and the launch will be lower. I remember on my old sim testing balls that the low spin rock balls would launch higher.
Also, I'm using this on the ceiling maybe you could as well just near the pipes. https://www.homedepot.com/p/TrafficM...072S/302721625 A 6'x2' section will run you less than $10 and it really kills the ball so maybe keep it loose around the pipe area and still have the noodle underneath.
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I have the exact problem. I am 9' away and with 9'4" high cross EMT pipe supporting the screen. The pipe insulation from Home Depot does very little to prevent bounce back. I am thinking about using my heavy tarp on the top to cover the beam instead of hanging it over the screen. My tarp is 40 oz per yard and super heavy and weights 58 lbf for a 10'x20' piece.
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You can make these and attach it around the screen.
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Look at AllSportSystems Shot defender or DIY https://golfsimulatorforum.com/forum...883#post142883 as an option
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Hey N, shoot me a text and we'll get it figured out. Rule of thumb is not to hit from further back than the height of your screen (so would take a 45 deg launch angle to reach top pipe), but if you can't go that close, we'll have to re-fashion your top bar connection for more safety.- 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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