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I am looking to get a high quality practice mat for my home. I have checked out Real Feel mats and they appear to be very good. Anyone have experience with these mats or other high quality mats?

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I was also interested in getting one. Saw one on TV that allowed you to put your normal tees into the mat like grass.

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I understand the fact that grass has to be maintained and that comes at a cost. But IMO there is just no substitution for grass. That's what golf is played on and that is what it should be practiced on. Astroturf gives little to no feedback when it comes to ball striking. I just wish all practice facilities had all grass hitting areas. In no other sport do they practice on such a far removed surface from what the sport is played on. But I guess if you want one for the home there is no other choice. Then again if facilities would use all grass no one would be purchasing mats. I feel like a lot of golfers get robbed of accurate feedback because everything is matted.

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