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Final Reviews: Spornia SPG8 XL Net

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Equipment Type: Hitting Net
Vendor: Spornia

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  • Welcome to Testers Wanted where we recruit readers like you for objective feedback on products that roll into HQ throughout the year!

    Raise your hand if you’ve considered purchasing a hitting net in the last year? Okay, now raise your other hand if you have the space for Spornia’s 8’X8′ SPG XL net?

    If so, we need testers like you to assess and report back to us at MyGolfSpy

  • New eight-foot by eight-foot golf hitting net
  • New upgraded premium material for simulation (frame, netting, etc.)

The Spornia net needs no introduction after winning last year’s Hitting Net test at MyGolfSpy. However, they have just gone bigger.

Also for those interested in learning more about our process and how we select our testers please check out this thread as we lay out the entire process: How to Become a Tester (Do not apply within thread)

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First Impressions
Aesthetics
The Numbers
On The Course
The Good, The Bad, The In-between
Play it Or Trade it

Sporina SPG-8 XL Net – Official MGS Forum Review by mynerds

Introduction - May 31, 2022

A full introduction can be found in the comments section.

Thank you to Sporina and MyGolfSpy for this amazing testing opportunity!

Hello! My name is Mark, I am a high-handicap player near Chicago and have played golf mostly in social contexts like Top Golf and par 3 courses for a few decades. I am a natural righty, but golf lefty. By day, I work as a cybersecurity consultant. By night, I am husband, dad, and fur-dad to these three:

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My daily schedule is chaotic with both my wife and I juggling full-time jobs and chasing around our sassy toddler, so I am not always in control of when I get to practice.  When I can find time to get to the range, I find myself trying to “get my money’s worth” and hit as many balls as possible even when slower, shorter, deliberate practice would be more beneficial. I will be testing the net both indoors and outdoors, and tracking any discernible improvement to my golf game that regular, frequent practice may bring.

I’m extremely excited to test the Sporina SPG-8 XL Net and have high expectations given the SPG-7’s status as MGS’ Best Golf Hitting Net 2021.

First Impressions (4 out of 5)

My full first impressions can be found in the comments section.

The shipping weight of the product is 30lbs. For reference, below is the package up against my sedan and all 5'10" of my wiry self with the unboxed net in the carrying bag.

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My first point of inspection was the quality of stitching on the bag. Unfortunately I spotted areas with less-than-stellar stitching and several spots with loose or frayed threads:

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I also inspected the quality of the roof pole channel which was a weak point for the SPG-7. It was the thinnest material on the SPG-8 by far - even thinner than the material for the bag. Despite the thinness of the material, the roof pole channel did not tear though I did find threading the roof pole challenging.

Taped to the outside of the box in a "packing slip" container was not a packing slip but instead a supplemental instruction and warning that "the spring steel opens forcefully" and that set up should occur "far away from people vehicles, and structures." Typos galore aside, this warning should be heeded.

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Minus one star for the stitching issues and the thin roof pole channel material, despite its previously documented weakness.

Aesthetics (5 out of 5)

With everything set up, it became clear that the "XL" is no misnomer. It is difficult to adequately describe how imposing this thing is.

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There are a few temporary hitting nets in my neighbors’ yards. To me, other nets seem like toys and the SPG-8 seems more like a tool. I love the look of the net and didn’t mind leaving it out for prolonged periods of time. Even as a "portable" net, I wanted to minimize my setup time. I shared some details on how I’ve left the net mostly assembled while retaining my garage parking space in the comments.

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The Numbers (3 out of 5)

At the beginning of the test, I expected the SPG-8 to catch every single ball. Unfortunately, it did not meet this expectation. I kept count of every single ball that I hit, balls which were caught but bounced out of the net, and balls that missed the net entirely. Out of 600 balls hit, 27 (4.5%) were caught but bounced out of the net, and 2 missed the net entirely. Further, 3 balls were caught by the net but still managed to contact the wall behind it, more than a foot away. While the wall was not damaged, there are small indentations and marks on the drywall.

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Spornia lists “Ball rolls gently down not touching the floors” as a “main feature” of the product. They make smaller nets (presumably for better players) and, as their largest and most expensive option, I expected it to contain all my shots. Minus 1 star each for the ~5% of balls that bounced out of the net, and for the balls that missed the net entirely.

On the Course (5 out of 5)

Did use of the net translate to improvements on the course? I’ve gained confidence in my irons, improved my dispersion, and am carrying the ball 15 yards further than a month ago. Here is Rapsodo's analysis of a session using my 9i compared from a month ago (left) to this week (right).

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In terms of results, I played my personal best round at the local municipal 9-hole and (using the WHS adjusted gross score) broke 50 there for the first time and had my first true par on a par-4.

While the performance gains are a product of several things (see the next section), the net was the catalyst for bringing all the pieces together. Without question, I would not have seen these same improvements without the net.

The Good, the bad, the inbetween (3 out of 5)

By itself, I don’t believe any net alone is enough to improve your game. To achieve its full value, I needed to also purchase a launch monitor, quality hitting mat, and follow at home lessons/drills. Before purchasing the launch monitor specifically, I was developing bad habits hitting into the net that I only recognized once I was on the range. Once the launch monitor was in hand, I was able to recognize my mistakes and work towards correcting them.

Minus one star against Spornia’s main feature claim of “get instant feedback on your shots” – it just wasn’t true for me.

A quick note on the chipping net – I ended up using it only once. I already owned a small chipping net and if I’m working on my wedges, I’m just not going to spend the time attaching the Spornia net to the SPG-8. No fault of Spornia there, it just isn’t an important feature of the net to me.

The testers also fielded a few questions to customer support via MGS to clarify the purpose of white strap on the net, the Velcro straps, how to use the support ropes, and whether we were missing tie down stakes. Minus one star for unclear instructions and lack of customer service response. I’ll update with any future communications though.

Lastly, after getting used to the setup and takedown process I was able to reduce my setup time to 1:04 without the roof net and 3:17 with the roof net. Threading the roof channel really is the weakest aspect of the net.

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Play it or Trade it? (5 out of 5)

Without question, I will be playing with the SPG-8 for the remainder of the season and am looking forward to its use indoors over the long Chicago winters. I will continue to improve my hitting area and hope to add heaters and possibly a projector to create a true indoor hitting simulator. Where breaking 100 seemed like a lofty goal 6 months ago, now breaking 90 seems like a potential goal for next year. Without this net, I don't believe that goal would be possible.

Conclusion (25 out of 30 stars)

Overall, the Spornia SPG-8 XL edition lives up to its name as an extra large hitting net. While the extra foot of coverage may benefit high handicappers like me who struggle with the occasional extremely off-center shot, even the XL edition missed a few of my shots that would have ended up in neighbors yards had I been outside at the time.

If you’re in the market for a hitting net, I would recommend the SPG-8 only if 1) cost isn’t your highest priority or 2) if you’re looking to use it as part of a golf simulator with their projector-friendly target sheet. Otherwise, I would recommend the SPG-7 instead, and use any cost savings towards a high quality hitting mat and/or indoor launch monitor for a complete at-home hitting experience.

Driver:     :cobra-small: LTDx Max 10.5°, MCG C6 Red 50 R

Wood:     :cobra-small: LTDx Max 3W 15.5°, MCG C6 Red 50 R

Hybrid:     :titleist-small: TS2 4H 23°; 5H 25°, Mitsubishi Kuro Kage Black 60 Graphite Regular

Irons:       :cobra-small: LTD (5-9); :Fuji: Vista PRO 60i R

Wedges:  :taylormade-small: Milled Grind 3 - 54.11 (56°), :taylormade-small: Milled Grind 3 - 60.10; :Fuji: Vista PRO 60i R

Putter:      :odyssey-small: White Hot Pro 1 / :odyssey-small: 2-Ball Ten Armlock

Bag:         :taylormade-small: Supreme Cart Bag 2022

Balls:      :maxfli: Tour

Reviews: Spornia SPG8 XL Net (Official), Me and My Golf Full Body Freedom (Unofficial), Club Champion Full Bag Fitting (Unofficial), Gravity Caddy (Unofficial)

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First Impressions
Aesthetics
The Numbers
On The Course
The Good, The Bad, The In-between
Play it Or Trade it

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.

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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.  

 

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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.  

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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. 

 

 

 

 

 
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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.  
     

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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.  

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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 

 

In my bag:

Driver:  :Hogan: Ben Hogan GS53 10.5* Stiff Mitsubishi tensei blue Stiff

3 Wood: :Sub70: 939 x 15 deg. UST Proforce Black V2 7F4 stiff

Hybrid:  :Sub70: 939x Hybrid UST 680 recoil shaft stiff

Irons: :Sub70: 699 irons 4-PW  KBS tour 90 v Stiff 

50 Deg:Sub70: TAIII Satin

54 deg: :Sub70: TAIII Satin

58 Deg: :Sub70: TAIII Satin

Putter:Sub70: 004 Single Bend Masters Edition

Rangefinder: :CaddyTek: Caddytek V2

 

Check out my MyGolfSpy 2020 Forum Official Tester: Ben Hogan GS53 Driver

 

 

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First Impressions
Aesthetics
The Numbers
On The Course
The Good, The Bad, The In-between
Play it Or Trade it

Introduction

Full Intro Found Here

Hello fellow spies!  Before I get into this introduction, I want to thank MGS and Spornia for this amazing testing opportunity!  For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Mike, or Goalie. 

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I do currently have a hitting net that I got as a gift a few years back so I will be doing a compare and contrast throughout this review while just focusing specifically on reviewing the SPG8.  Some of the main areas I want to focus on during my testing are:

  • Speed of setup
  • Portability
  • Durability (Driver ball speeds around 165 mph)
  • Ability to handle “bad shots”
  • Ability to handle wedge shots (height)
  • Weather testing (wind, rain, etc.)

 

First Impressions (4 of 5 Stars)

When the SPG-8 XL first arrived, the first thing that shocked me was the size and weight of it.  I’m used to my 5 lbs. hitting net that rolls up into a little tent case.  When went to grab it off my porch, I did a double take!  When they said an XL net is coming, they meant XL.  The stated product weight of the SPG-8 XL is 30 lbs.  The height is actually one of the reasons I LOVED the net from the start.  The added height of it looked as if I could actually hit wedges into a practice net without them going over it!  The weight to me just meant there are solid materials holding this net together.

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The only downside I’ve had from the first impressions was that the width has always been a concern.  We all hit bad golf shots, and I worried from the start if this net could keep in one of those.  (Spoiler alert: the answer is no it cannot.)

Aesthetics (4 out of 5 Stars)

If you look across the Spornia line of nets, you’ll notice all of them are basically identically in style. Mostly all black with a white target line on the bottom and a white target and logo on the target sheet.  This is a great look and the branding is really well done so that everyone will know what brand you’re using without being a distraction to the hitter. 

If you are wanting to use a projector with this hitting net, you can switch out that target sheet for an all-white one on their website ranging anywhere from $40 - $60 depending on which model you have at home. 

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The reason I’m only giving this category a 4-star review is because of the chipping net that comes with the net.  The chipping net just appears to be an after thought in the design and production. You have this very well constructed net and then “here throw this circle on there with these four Velcro straps anywhere you want.”  I would like to see it integrated more in the design like have a designed hook in for it.  That why the placement will be exactly where it can be shown off the best and adding to the overall effect rather than taking away.

The Numbers (5 out of 5 stars)

 As I mentioned earlier on, I have been trying to get back into my groove where I was throwing darts at the end of the season.  To the point where a course forced me to alter my handicap even though every round that I’ve played had been accurately entered through the USGA.  I wanted to get that feeling back, which meant spending the time with my swing to find those feels again.  This net was easily able to do that for me!  A few weeks ago, I shot my lowest handicap index round in 2 years at an index of 15.7 and the week before that an index of 16.  In that round I started off -2 through 2!!

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The lowest index I have on record is a 10 for context. 

 

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As I’m now heading into the time of year that is very outing heavy for me, I feel confident that I’m trending in the right direction!  There are some things (putting) that this net can’t help me with that is still keeping my index above where it should be, but that is getting address and is separate from this review. 😊

On The Course (4 out of 5 stars)

Obviously, this isn’t a product that we will take on the course and use.  This section is going to be dedicated to the over use of the product.  The two major tests for me with this product were:

  • Can I hit a full LW into it and not go over the net?
  • Will it handle “bad shots?”

The test with the LW went extremely well!  Typically, these types of nets are limited to 9 irons and up depending on your ball flight and other factors.  I started with my 9i and slowly worked my way down.  Hitting ½ and ¾ shots with each new club before I went for a full shot.  Once I was finally able to hit that LW, the target sheet was able to catch it with the overall height of the SPG-8 XL!  This is a HUGE plus for the usage of this product!  This meant I can fully practice any club in my bag without having to flight the ball down to ensure I didn’t send it over the net into the neighbor’s house.

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With the “bad shots” test, I hit a few foam balls that I had laying around the house and just hit slight shanks.  I knew that they were going to exaggerate any strikes that I made due to their weight and overall product characteristics.  I didn’t feel like hitting a full swing with them would be representative of what an actual golf ball would do in that situation.  The SPG-8 did NOT keep in those foam balls.  Looking on Spornia’s website, you can purchase “extenders” that might be a good option for someone who extremely worries about this situation. 

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For $30, I believe this might help, but we all know it can never be a 100% fix.  There will always be that ONE shot that escapes the net that has us saying, “Don’t let me here glass!!”

The Good, the bad, the in-between (3 out of 5 stars)

The few main things that stick out to me in this miscellaneous category are:

  • Not having to worry about hitting a support pole during my swing
  • Instructions needing updated
  • 2 stakes missing

In most dome style hitting nets, like the one I currently had, the support poles run right on the outside.  This means if you’re standing too close to the hitting net in fear of hitting a ball out of it, there is a good chance on your follow through, you could hit, and damage, one of those support poles.  With the SPG-8 XL, those areas of your follow through are just netting.  If you did happen to hit them, the likelihood of causing permanent damage is a LOT lower.

With the instructions I felt that there were a few items that weren’t really updated from the prior models, chipping net, white Velcro strips, and the stability strings.  As I mentioned earlier, the chipping net almost seemed like an after thought and the lack of instructions didn’t help the situation.  There were absolutely zero instructions mentioning anything about the chipping net.  It felt like it was a “here’s the net, you figure out where it goes.” 

The instructions also left out the purpose of the white Velcro strips towards the bottom front of the ball returner.  This question was asked in our group chat, and no one could determine what they were actually indeed to do.  I would recommend that the instructions have a labelling section calling different items out in them to help determine their use.

Lastly, the stability strings.  Upon setting up the SPG-8 for the first time, I noticed string tied in the eyelet of each side of the net.  Typically, with tents, those strings are used to help stabilize the structure and should be stretched out and staked into the ground.  When I went back into the bag, there were only 4 stakes in the bag and not 6.  I looked in the instructions and nothing in there mentioned those strings or even how many stakes you should have in the packaging.  I ended up ordering 2 additional stakes from Amazing to use for those strings.  I tried having them not staked in, but the net just didn’t feel as solid without them.

Play it or Trade it? (4 out of 5 stars)

I am 100% “playing” the SPG-8 XL!  I have actually already sold my old hitting net to a friend, so this is my one and only!  I will say that I do question the value of the product being $210 over that of the SPG-7 net.  The difference between the SPG-7 and SPG-8 XL is 1 cubic foot.  The SPG-7 is 7’x7’x7’ whereas the SPG-8 XL is 8’x8’x8’.  I know the extra height has allowed me to ensure I can hit my wedges, but is that really worth $210?  That is a question you will have to determine for yourself.

Conclusion

Overall, I think the SPG-8 XL is a great addition to the Spornia line-up!  While I do feel they need to update the instructions and packing materials, i.e. number of stakes, this net is amazing to hit into it.  I was able to hit everything from my LW up to my driver.  This is a net I could see pairing really well with a Skytrak system to create an in-home studio on a budget.  While the SPG-8 XL is a bit on the large and heavy side for portability, it still can be taken down and setup in mostly any place you have room to make a swing.

Final Score (24 out of 30 stars)
 

Driver: Callaway Rogue ST Max
3 Wood: Taylormade SIM
3 Utility Iron: Srixon U85
4i – 5i: Taylormade P790
6i – AW: Taylormade P770
SW: Taylormade MG3 TW Grind
LW: Taylormade Hi-Toe 3 Low Bounce
Putter: PXG Battle Ready One & Done

 

 

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108 Comments




2 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BOS said:

Congrats testers! We’re all expecting big things from you!

see what I did there? XL net… big things… 

ok, I’ll go crawl back under my desk again. 

I’m here for the XL responsibilities and the XL puns. Incredibly grateful and excited to put this product to the test! Thanks MGS!

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2 minutes ago, MDGolfHacker said:

I'd like the testers to shank a few shots, sky a few shots, throw a few worm burners in to see how well the Spornia reigns those types of shots in😀🤣😅, you know for scientific purposes....not that I hit those types of shots often🤦‍♂️😄

 

MDGolfHacker

This uh... this will definitely be a part of the review, intentional or otherwise 😅.

Additionally, I'm the type of person who reads the instruction manual of every purchase (much to my wife's frustration). Professionally, I deal with identifying and assessing product use and misuse cases (albeit in an entirely different industry). I have a few scenarios in my mind that I want to test assuming that they're not already explicitly advised against by the product itself. As a benign example, I have indoor and outdoor space available to test the net in. Is it permissible to leave the net up outside for prolonged periods of time? If so, how is it going to hold up against the notoriously volatile Chicago weather? We had days last year with rain, sleet, hail, and sun in the same afternoon. If the product is delicate in it's exposure requirements then the ability to set up and take down quickly and easily will be a make-or-break for outdoor use.

To be clear, I'm not talking about intentional product abuse. I don't think anyone benefits from evaluating this thing in artificially ideal conditions though. Can I wash the target sheet with a garden hose if/when I hit a fat shot out of my grass? Can I be confident setting this thing up in the 3rd car garage bay without fear that a shank will hit an adjacent vehicle in the garage? If skying shots with my sand wedge to test the roof net risks putting holes in my garage ceiling, so be it! I'm plenty comfortable with patching and drywall compound 👷‍♂️

I have high expectations for the SPG-8 based on the previous, glowing reviews. It's tempting to think it's a forgone conclusion that this will live up to the performance of the SPG-7. I assure ya'll it's going to be put through its paces, and I'm not resting on our laurels!

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The one thing I am hoping to see out of this review is the changes in materials from a quality standpoint. Spornia is primo, but the one complaint I had was with the roof channel net. I'm hoping either the material is more sturdy or the poles have a less sharp edge to keep from fraying the channel. Other than that, there's a reason this net won Most Wanted. 

On a side note, why is there only five signups so far? This thing is awesome! I'm sure it'll go up once it hits the socials. 

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I’m lucky enough to live on some land but have just added some animals into the paddocks so there goes my driving range. Have just started looking into nets to use outside and in my new shed. This test is perfectly timed for me to give an in depth review of the product after doing a heap of research into hitting nets 

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I have the 7 foot version and it is great, but I am looking for something more simulator-friendly.  This may be a great, yet simple, solution.

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On 4/30/2022 at 5:28 PM, sirchunksalot said:

The one thing I am hoping to see out of this review is the changes in materials from a quality standpoint.

I too would be curious about changes in quality.  I leave mine laying flat (weighted down w a few strategically placed rocks), rather than folding it up after each use.  I've noticed the materials really faded over the summer. I don't really care about the color change, but it does make me nervous that the material may be weakened or compromised. 

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In my opinion, build quality has always been the biggest differentiator with golf netting & bays. I haven't tried Spornia to-date; signing up as it could prove to be exactly what I'm looking for from a high-qual build.

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Surprised the sign ups are still so low. The Spornia nets are high quality with a few minor quirks that could be improved (based on the 7 foot model I tested last year). Looking forward to the reviews from the testers to see if any improvements were made or they just went bigger.

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Just set up a driving range in my basement, have tried a 7x7 Callaway and hated it. Returned it and am currently using a 10x7x5 net off Amazon, which is surprisingly decent for the price paid. Good nets with durability are really tough to find. Looking forward to the results on this because I’ve read about the Spornia, but haven’t tried it yet. Would love to test it. 

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I REALLY want one of these.  First off, our range is closed for months undergoing renovation.  I'd love to be able to warm up before my 3 rounds per week.  Second, I have plans to build a large TV based simulator with a net as a first step (those big screens and 4K projectors are EXPENSIVE!).  This would be the perfect way to start the project.  

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I recently purchased a mat and a different net for my backyard practice setup. Would love to compare the Spornia to (and likely replace) my current net.

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Probably one of the more underrated testing opportunities that are going to happen this year. Best of luck to all that apply!

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Good luck everyone!  I was in last year's test group.  I love my net, easy set up and take down.  Its a huge hit with everyone who comes to my house, grandkids, adults, golfers, non golfers alike.  Pair it with my personal LM and it's a great way to keep tabs on swing speed during busy times of the year when I can't even sneak off to the driving range.

 

I will be anxious to see if they've addressed the roof portion of the net.  If I remember properly each tester from last year's group had an issue with that.  I know that I did and wasn't the only one.

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Looking forward too seeing the testing results... Always looking to enhance my home practice area... Spornia... good.  XL.... GOOD!

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I guess I'll close my open Sporina tab until the testers are announced 😆. I've been clearing out the garage for a full swing practice area (probably need to post photos to the Home "improvement" forum) and the XL edition fits the space like a glove. Would love to be able to quickly and regularly get some practice time in regardless of this insane midwest weather, and without the commute time to/from the range.

For those in the audience like me who struggle with the forum search function, here are the two previous reviews that I could dig up:

2020 SPG7 Official Review Thread
2021 SPG7 Official Review Thread

Good luck to all!

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Been thinking about picking up a mat and net to hit balls in my garage / back yard so this would be perfect.  

Edit:  Hitting mat secured....I'm ready to begin the test 🤣

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