Hello fellow MGS enthusiasts. First I want to thank MGS and Spornia for this wonderful opportunity. My name is Chris and I live with my wife in Franklin, WI. We also have a one year old golden retriever named Henry. I work as a physical therapist by day and play as about an 8-9 handicap whenever I can get out on the golf course.
Golf is a passion of mine but practicing was never one of my strong suits. I usually opt to play a round on the course instead of hitting the range so this will be interesting to see how hitting balls affects my game. Time is of the essence with our busy schedule so portability and easy assembly/disassembly is a must with this net. I have high expectations as it has big shoes to fill after the SPG-7’s was labeled MGS’ Best Golf Hitting Net 2021. I expect it to live up to the test.
Overall, The packaging in the box was pretty straight forward. The net came basically fully assembled in the box and was ready to go immediately after you took it out of the box. The carrying bag is nice to keep everything compact, but it is a little tight to get on and off the net repeatedly. Since I need to take down and put up the net every time I put up the net, I have ditched putting it in the carrying bag as it is too cumbersome.
Aesthetics (4 out of 5 Stars)
I’m not exactly sure what an ideal net should look like but this net fits the bill. I like the all black coloring of the net, tarp and the surrounding netting. It helps the net be less noticeable or distracting out of the corner of the eye when taking a swing. The white target on the tarp cloth and the white Velcro lines are also nice as they can be utilized to get lined up. The are really helpful in lining up my mat and the Garmin R10 behind the mat to ensure accurate readings. As I said in the first impressions- this net is BIG. At almost 35 lbs it is not the easiest to carry or fold down and times and will give you a workout to get it set up. The positive of it being big, is that you can feel no pressure swinging the golf club and worrying about missing the net. That allows for more realistic numbers on the Garmin R10 and allows for a full swing with swing speed without worrying about breaking something. I have shanked a couple of shots throughout my hundreds of shots of testing and had no issue with it missing the net, which was reassuring. If you were planning on utilizing a projector, I’m sure a screen could be added where the target is to allow for the video to be casted.
The Numbers (4 out of 5 stars)
I have put a little over 750 balls into this net and the net seems to be holding up well. I noticed no damage to hetarp, or the netting. I have not had an instance where a ball might go thru the netting, and the return feature is nice. The ball seems to come right back to where it started. The initial set up and take down time was about 5 min. Set up was pretty straight forward, but the takedown took a little getting used to the process and following the steps correctly. I can now set up the net in a little over 1.5 min, and to take it down, a couple of minutes. It stores nicely in the garage. I just wish the directions were easier to follow as it seemed straight forward but needed to be done in a certain way.
On The Course 5 out of 5 stars)
As I said before, I absolutely love the net. It seems solidly made and have had no issue with the tarp, or the netting missing balls. The noise from hitting a ball into the net is muted, which I like as I don’t want to disrupt my neighbors. I don’t hit the ball super high, so I don’t utilize the roof net- which makes set up and take down a breeze. I purchased a Garmin R10 to go along with the net which makes my practice sessions a whole lot more meaningful. It seems to be translating to improvements in my game. The last 3 rounds I have played were scores of 75, 77, and a nine hole score of 37. It seems to have translated to my Ball striking as I have been striping them. The 8 foot net size is a little big, but I like the extra confidence it provides me in that you would really have to hit a poor shot to miss the net. The net fits perfectly in both my outside location on my patio, as well as in my garage and will allow me to hit balls during the colder months which I miss in Wisconsin.
The Good, the bad, the inbetween (4 out of 5 stars)
Is the $210 dollars worth it for the extra foot you gain between the SPG7 vs the SPG8? In my opinion no. You would need to really shank a ball in order to miss the net. I think the funds would be better spent on a quality golf mat to hit balls, or put towards a simulator to see feedback on your swing compared to just hitting balls aimlessly.
Play it or Trade it? (5 out of 5 stars)
PLAY IT. I think this net is very versatile in both an indoor and outdoor set up. The ability to easily set up and take down the net makes the price point worth it. I also think that the tarp and netting is of high quality and should last a long time. I am really excited to now be able to hit golf balls during the cooler months and work on my game at the comfort of my own home. I highly recommend this net or the smaller SPG7 net by Spornia to anyone looking to work on their game at home.
Conclusion
This net is of high quality in terms of build, design, and set up/take down. It allows for easy use in both an indoor and outdoor setting, and is nice and compact when storing it in my garage. I hit 500 balls into the net over the course of my testing and had no issues with the net giving way or missing the net. Take down and set up takes a little getting used to and the directions could have been a little more descriptive. Is it worth the extra $200 bucks for the bigger net? In my opinion, No, but Spornia does make one dang good net! Final Score 26 out of 30 stars
Spornia SPG8 XL Net
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Sporina SPG-8 XL Net – Official MGS Forum Review by cciciora13
A full introduction can be found in the comments section.
Hello fellow MGS enthusiasts. First I want to thank MGS and Spornia for this wonderful opportunity. My name is Chris and I live with my wife in Franklin, WI. We also have a one year old golden retriever named Henry. I work as a physical therapist by day and play as about an 8-9 handicap whenever I can get out on the golf course.
Golf is a passion of mine but practicing was never one of my strong suits. I usually opt to play a round on the course instead of hitting the range so this will be interesting to see how hitting balls affects my game. Time is of the essence with our busy schedule so portability and easy assembly/disassembly is a must with this net. I have high expectations as it has big shoes to fill after the SPG-7’s was labeled MGS’ Best Golf Hitting Net 2021. I expect it to live up to the test.
First Impressions 4/5 Stars
Full First Impression Can Be Found in Comment Section
Overall, The packaging in the box was pretty straight forward. The net came basically fully assembled in the box and was ready to go immediately after you took it out of the box. The carrying bag is nice to keep everything compact, but it is a little tight to get on and off the net repeatedly. Since I need to take down and put up the net every time I put up the net, I have ditched putting it in the carrying bag as it is too cumbersome.
Aesthetics (4 out of 5 Stars)
I’m not exactly sure what an ideal net should look like but this net fits the bill. I like the all black coloring of the net, tarp and the surrounding netting. It helps the net be less noticeable or distracting out of the corner of the eye when taking a swing. The white target on the tarp cloth and the white Velcro lines are also nice as they can be utilized to get lined up. The are really helpful in lining up my mat and the Garmin R10 behind the mat to ensure accurate readings. As I said in the first impressions- this net is BIG. At almost 35 lbs it is not the easiest to carry or fold down and times and will give you a workout to get it set up. The positive of it being big, is that you can feel no pressure swinging the golf club and worrying about missing the net. That allows for more realistic numbers on the Garmin R10 and allows for a full swing with swing speed without worrying about breaking something. I have shanked a couple of shots throughout my hundreds of shots of testing and had no issue with it missing the net, which was reassuring. If you were planning on utilizing a projector, I’m sure a screen could be added where the target is to allow for the video to be casted.
The Numbers (4 out of 5 stars)
I have put a little over 750 balls into this net and the net seems to be holding up well. I noticed no damage to he tarp, or the netting. I have not had an instance where a ball might go thru the netting, and the return feature is nice. The ball seems to come right back to where it started. The initial set up and take down time was about 5 min. Set up was pretty straight forward, but the takedown took a little getting used to the process and following the steps correctly. I can now set up the net in a little over 1.5 min, and to take it down, a couple of minutes. It stores nicely in the garage. I just wish the directions were easier to follow as it seemed straight forward but needed to be done in a certain way.
On The Course 5 out of 5 stars)
As I said before, I absolutely love the net. It seems solidly made and have had no issue with the tarp, or the netting missing balls. The noise from hitting a ball into the net is muted, which I like as I don’t want to disrupt my neighbors. I don’t hit the ball super high, so I don’t utilize the roof net- which makes set up and take down a breeze. I purchased a Garmin R10 to go along with the net which makes my practice sessions a whole lot more meaningful. It seems to be translating to improvements in my game. The last 3 rounds I have played were scores of 75, 77, and a nine hole score of 37. It seems to have translated to my Ball striking as I have been striping them. The 8 foot net size is a little big, but I like the extra confidence it provides me in that you would really have to hit a poor shot to miss the net. The net fits perfectly in both my outside location on my patio, as well as in my garage and will allow me to hit balls during the colder months which I miss in Wisconsin.
The Good, the bad, the inbetween (4 out of 5 stars)
Is the $210 dollars worth it for the extra foot you gain between the SPG7 vs the SPG8? In my opinion no. You would need to really shank a ball in order to miss the net. I think the funds would be better spent on a quality golf mat to hit balls, or put towards a simulator to see feedback on your swing compared to just hitting balls aimlessly.
Play it or Trade it? (5 out of 5 stars)
PLAY IT. I think this net is very versatile in both an indoor and outdoor set up. The ability to easily set up and take down the net makes the price point worth it. I also think that the tarp and netting is of high quality and should last a long time. I am really excited to now be able to hit golf balls during the cooler months and work on my game at the comfort of my own home. I highly recommend this net or the smaller SPG7 net by Spornia to anyone looking to work on their game at home.
Conclusion
This net is of high quality in terms of build, design, and set up/take down. It allows for easy use in both an indoor and outdoor setting, and is nice and compact when storing it in my garage. I hit 500 balls into the net over the course of my testing and had no issues with the net giving way or missing the net. Take down and set up takes a little getting used to and the directions could have been a little more descriptive. Is it worth the extra $200 bucks for the bigger net? In my opinion, No, but Spornia does make one dang good net!
Final Score 26 out of 30 stars