Hitting bay

[Wozgolf]

Hi.

I have this old car port that was part of my new (to me) house.

I'm thinking that with some netting it would make a decent hitting bay.

Id be using practice ( foam) balls.

what sort of affordable netting could I use? What’s a good netting gap size?

 

[vandyland]

If you are just hitting foam balls I would suggest archery netting...

[Kenny B]

If you are only using foam balls (Almost Golf Balls), then any golf netting will work.  If you plan on using real balls, I would recommend adding the Spornia Bulls-Eye Target Sheet ($40) to the netting.  Besides giving a nice target, it helps the netting last longer.  When using short clubs like wedges, the spin will shorten the life of netting considerably.  

[Bossfan]

On 10/5/2023 at 10:19 AM, Kenny B said:

If you are only using foam balls (Almost Golf Balls), then any golf netting will work.  If you plan on using real balls, I would recommend adding the Spornia Bulls-Eye Target Sheet ($40) to the netting.  Besides giving a nice target, it helps the netting last longer.  When using short clubs like wedges, the spin will shorten the life of netting considerably.  

Yes use the Almost Golf Balls. They last way longer than regular foam balls and you get some decent feedback from them. I can pretty much tell where on the club face I struck the ball. I just use some cheap netting and it’s held up fine. It may not do as well outside. I have my hitting area in the basement so weather isn’t a factor.

[McGolf]

Using the soft golf ball you only need a netting with a hole size of approximately 1" 

as the golf ball is not real, the spin damage and force etc will be minimized so anything local just to stop the ball is all that is needed.

[release]

Foam golf balls?  Use an old bed sheet.  Draw multiple bullseyes on the sheet for target.

[GolfSpy_APH]

There are so many nets out there. You have a ton of options but also getting one which you could one day use real golf balls would be smart. 

I got a Forb net from: https://www.networldsports.co.uk/golf/golf-cages/forb-proflex-golf-cage.html

It's big, but it is great. Comes down pretty easy and packs away. Not meant for pop up and down use, but certainly seasonal.

[WaffleHouseTour]

Because I sometime hit hosel adjacenct as I’ve documented before I setup some netting behind and to the right of my Sporina net -

Got it here https://netsofamerica.com/product/golf-backstop-netting/

you could use as your side walls  but agree w the above you want a target sheet to absorb the main impact

 

[Wozgolf]

Thank you.

[WaffleHouseTour]

23 hours ago, WaffleHouseTour said:

Because I sometime hit hosel adjacenct as I’ve documented before I setup some netting behind and to the right of my Sporina net -

Got it here https://netsofamerica.com/product/golf-backstop-netting/

you could use as your side walls  but agree w the above you want a target sheet to absorb the main impact

 

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[Wozgolf]

Thank you.

yes, side nets are a must.

[Wozgolf]

After digging around some more, I’ve decided to forego using the car port.

I’m getting a hitting net I can whack real balls into.

Methinks that’s the best route to go.

A friend of mine has a Callaway net he has no use for that will be mine soon. Golfworks has a $100 hitting mat.