Anyone use a practice net at home?

[klaymon]

I'm in the market for a net for the back yard, but I need some suggestions of ones to look at. I'm looking for personal experience with particular nets, not "I heard this one was good".

I'd like something that goes up/tears down relatively quickly (nothing permanent or takes an hour to assemble). Durability and stability are also issues. I sure don't want something that falls over on every other shot.

Thanks.

[obsessedgolfer]

i use to put one together my self baut after moving i started using "home on the range" from izzo golf it is pretty good but can be a little prtcey 100 to 150$. i also recomend trying an electronic swing groover for the winter. which basically is a ball on a string and it says your launch moniter stats on a lcd screen those are about hte same price

[ganjagolfer]

i have a 10' square fence with chicken wire fronted by a moving blanket

it allows me to stand 20 yds back to hit balls which gives me a good idea where the ball is going

no, neighbors for the occasional errant shot going deep into the woods

its fun, even go out there with my flashlight late at night to hit balls

[larlev]

I use one daily...I forget the brand but it is the one that connects like tent poles. You stick one end in the ground, then bend the whole length and stick the other....The net then hangs to the ground.

The only thing I would suggest is to look for one that doesn't use plastic connectors for the net....The sun beats down and they dry rot really quick. I had to ziptie the net back to the poles.

I didn't pay much, and I have definetly gotten my moneys worth out of it. It nice to be able to makes swings daily, I can't tell if I'm hitting it straight, but it really helps with my tempo.

Hope this helps

[immts007]

I had a Wilson that I used a lot. But I left it out in the Oregon rain a few too many times and the net kind of disintegrated.

I need to get another. the izzo big mouth look nice. easy to setup and take down.

[slinkee]

I use one daily...I forget the brand but it is the one that connects like tent poles. You stick one end in the ground, then bend the whole length and stick the other....The net then hangs to the ground.

That's what worries me, how can you tell if you're hitting it straight? I'm still battling inconsistent tee shots with my driver (generally fades, sometimes pull). I'm looking in to a pretty decent one with a target in the middle of it. My question is, if I set back far enough to hit the target at the appropriate launch angle for a driver (11* isn't it?) would that give you a pretty good idea? Second, what do you guys think about the ones with the chipping nets? I'm looking in to that as well.

[larlev]

That's what worries me, how can you tell if you're hitting it straight? I'm still battling inconsistent tee shots with my driver (generally fades, sometimes pull). I'm looking in to a pretty decent one with a target in the middle of it. My question is, if I set back far enough to hit the target at the appropriate launch angle for a driver (11* isn't it?) would that give you a pretty good idea?

In my case..... I was having more problems staying in my posture....resulting in fat shots, so I bought mine for ball striking practice.

When I do slice it starts straight then 50-75 yards down range veers off, so a practice net will only tell you so much. I believe they are more for checking your swing positions, ball striking, and for the colder climate folks, so they can at least hiy balls in the winter

[r7 425]

No I dont ---my neighbor owns a par 3 course and i can play anytime i want--if you guys are ever near Oakmont send me a message and we can play for free

[klaymon]

No I dont ---my neighbor owns a par 3 course and i can play anytime i want--if you guys are ever near Oakmont send me a message and we can play for free

Nice hijack...

Anyway, thanks for input everyone. Mine is primarily to work on swing flaws that result in off-the-toe, blading, etc. I already know that when I hit the ball in the air what kind of path it takes (10 yard draw with irons). I just need to work on solid contact. I picked up a net after my lesson tonight. Naturally, it is now snowing.

[slinkee]

Naturally, it is now snowing.

That makes me want to cry! hehe, and I grew up in the snow in WV. Folks run a ski resort ... and now I'm a summer golf junkie. Damn this weather! At least TN is warming up.

[larlev]

sorry about the weather.....let me check todays high.......72 I think...

[ganjagolfer]

snow doesn't stop me, i'm hitting golf balls at sub-freezing temperatures into my chicken wire range, was out hitting in the rain today

[slinkee]

snow doesn't stop me, i'm hitting golf balls at sub-freezing temperatures into my chicken wire range, was out hitting in the rain today

I actually went golfing when it was about 28 degrees at the course I work at. The ground on the tee boxes were frozen enough that I couldn't find a soft spot to even put a Tee in the ground!

That's some manly golfing.

[ganjagolfer]

I actually went golfing when it was about 28 degrees at the course I work at. The ground on the tee boxes were frozen enough that I couldn't find a soft spot to even put a Tee in the ground!

cheers! let me buy you a beer

[klaymon]

UPDATE:

I took back my net from Golf Galaxy.

For those that may be looking for a net and need a recommendation, I just had an Izzo Cage Mouth net delivered. The unit is completely assembled in the box. All you do is pull it out, take off the storage straps and throw it out into the yard about 8 feet away. It springs open and, depending on weather, is ready to hit. If it's windy (like it was for me tonight), it comes with metal stakes and two guy lines to secure it. It comes with a nylon target which is nearly silent when you hit it, at least with short irons (no big popping/slapping noises). I hit into it for a couple of hours and it stayed put and never fell.

Tear down is pretty simple. Knock the net to the ground and fold it twice and put it in the bag. It takes a little muscle, but it's actually easy.

I stood far enough back that my club would not hit the net and even my most errant shots were well contained and nowhere near escaping.

I picked it up from Rock Bottom Golf for $99 with free ground shipping. It's worth every penny. I give it 5 stars.

[marpr]

Yes i have one.

I do not use it often. as i try and get out on the driving range once during the week. However, if its rains its great, as i use it in my garage.

i do not have friends who own golf course unfortunately.