Backyard Practice Net

[iacas]

That’s gonna get heavy fast.

[Joey G]

On 11/27/2018 at 2:52 PM, Hacker James said:

 Really Nice Set up!  That's one thing I lack is putting greens. Not so sure that S.W.M.B.O.  would tolerate that. I only have about 50 X 15 feet to work with. I put in artificial turf a year or so ago.

Yeah, my boss only let me get away with it because it's our 'showroom display'...funny, now I sometimes catch her out there putting while I'm working during the week. 🙂

Edited November 28, 2018 by Joey G

[klineka]

33 minutes ago, iacas said:

That’s gonna get heavy fast.

I dont plan on moving it a bunch, especially if the platform and net both fit on my gravel patio area. 

Any suggestions on how to make it lighter? I suppose keeping the real feel mat and the platform separate would save weight because the platform wouldnt have to be as wide then, but I feel like the mat would slide around too much if they were separate.

 

[Hacker James]

27 minutes ago, klineka said:

I dont plan on moving it a bunch, especially if the platform and net both fit on my gravel patio area. 

Any suggestions on how to make it lighter? I suppose keeping the real feel mat and the platform separate would save weight because the platform wouldnt have to be as wide then, but I feel like the mat would slide around too much if they were separate.

 

Put some rope loops on either side of the platform for dragging. Probably get by using heavy duty staples/staple gun. If going separate, the real feel won't move that much (only a few inches) unless you really chunk it.

1 hour ago, klineka said:

This is the look I'm going for/intend to copy. The guy that built this put 2x4s underneath the plywood, I dont quite understand why. My platform will either lay on my gravel patio area or on the grass in my backyard when I am using it. Will the 2x4s help it from slipping?

 

[Joey G]

On 11/28/2018 at 3:33 PM, iacas said:

That’s gonna get heavy fast.

Yeah, that's a lot work too when there are commercial options that aren't $$$$$

We have 4'x5' & 5'x5' hitting mats that are made with our Ultimate Tee turf with a 5/8" pad backing for +/- $500 (depending on size). They are great fairway mats with any iron and will actually hold even a 3.5" tee to allow you to hit any club in your bag. Easy to move around and you can rotate it as it wears to extend the life...why do all that work?

Same material used on the new tee line here at Bay Hill Club & Lodge.

Edited December 16, 2018 by Joey G

[klineka]

8 minutes ago, Joey G said:

...why do all that work?

Because I already have plywood sitting in my garage so all I would have to buy is a $20 roll of indoor/outdoor turf carpet from Lowe's and some carpet adhesive for $10.

Much more affordable than $500

[Joey G]

5 minutes ago, klineka said:

Because I already have plywood sitting in my garage so all I would have to buy is a $20 roll of indoor/outdoor turf carpet from Lowe's and some carpet adhesive for $10.

Much more affordable than $500

Fair enough...that's why I'm using a remnant in my den. 😉

[Baller]

Just a heads up- First off, the cheap nets are a waste of time. I paid like 39 bucks and it broke after 5 mid iron shots. The 2nd thing I didn't consider is it is a pain to take down and reassemble. I had the tent style and it was hard. The other issue was rain and trying to mow when I cut the lawn. I never considered any of these things. Thought it would be good but in the end, I likely would not have used it if it didn't break.

[daled]

All the driving ranges around me are closed. One small public course allows play with social distancing.

I'm looking for something relatively inexpensive to put in the back yard that would help me shake off the rust.

Let's say, around $500. I'm a slicer, so if this toy would help with that, it would be awesome.

Thanks.

[iacas]

Bunch of topics here on nets and things for your home, garage, yard, etc.