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I'm looking to get a practice net to hit balls in at home. Not really sure where to start. I know Callaway makes one but have read mixed reviews (8' Quad net seems to have the best reviews). The Net Return Pro looks good, but decently expensive.  Curious what members on here use? I have some large trees in the back and was thinking of hooking up a net between them with some fisheye hooks with a chain on the bottom for weight, but not sure where to get a net strong enough to withstand driver shots. Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks!

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I've had a net return for about 5 years and I can't say enough good things about it. Rock solid, quiet and totally secure.  It does cost a bunch but mine looks brand new after years of fairly heavy use. 

You can buy netting, though, if you want to rig your own and it's pretty cheap. Just google "golf netting". 

I also have a real feel golf mat. Also spendy but oh-so-nice...a and durable!

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lots to choose from on ebay. Gourok, Westcoast netting, Rukknet. Get a tight weave impact panel. Also Harbor Freight has a weaved, vinyl tarp on the cheap, never used one though.  I would stay away from the commercial, tent-like nets like Calloway.  The net return is one of the best,but pricey. 

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28 minutes ago, No Mulligans said:

I've heard that archery netting works really well.

I really like Hank Haney's backyard net... the whole backyard for that matter.

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that's ideal. solid posts, probably set in concrete, steel cable, easy net replacement, impact panel. Nice putting green, looks like Syntec

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So now what if we're not rich?  Seriously though, I just started looking at nets and hitting mats for the winter, so this could be really helpful.  Could PVC work to build a frame?

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9 minutes ago, caddystacks said:

So now what if we're not rich?  Seriously though, I just started looking at nets and hitting mats for the winter, so this could be really helpful.  Could PVC work to build a frame?

Yep, if my wife would let me take up this much of our small backyard this is what I'd get:

http://allsports-us.com/collections/golf-cages/products/swing-cage-pvc-10-x-10-x-10-golf-cage-kit

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13 minutes ago, No Mulligans said:

Yep, if my wife would let me take up this much of our small backyard this is what I'd get:

http://allsports-us.com/collections/golf-cages/products/swing-cage-pvc-10-x-10-x-10-golf-cage-kit

That is pretty nice and has a small footprint.  Awesome sell on the wife would be if you had kids... Honey, Johnny can hit baseballs into it, practice soccer kicks and if he happens to not be using it, I can maybe see if it might be used for golf. :whistle:

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2 hours ago, No Mulligans said:

Yep, if my wife would let me take up this much of our small backyard this is what I'd get:

http://allsports-us.com/collections/golf-cages/products/swing-cage-pvc-10-x-10-x-10-golf-cage-kit

That looks like a pretty good deal.

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On 11/14/2016 at 9:53 PM, Rainmaker said:

I've had a net return for about 5 years and I can't say enough good things about it. Rock solid, quiet and totally secure.  It does cost a bunch but mine looks brand new after years of fairly heavy use. 

You can buy netting, though, if you want to rig your own and it's pretty cheap. Just google "golf netting". 

I also have a real feel golf mat. Also spendy but oh-so-nice...a and durable!

Which mat are you using?

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1 hour ago, DoubleAces said:

Which mat are you using?

It's the real feel country club elite 4x5.  I've been hitting off the same spot since I got it in 2011. It does show some wear in that spot but not bad enough to rotate it.  The stuff they say about hitting down and through is not so much reality, imo...but it is a super thick mat. 

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9 hours ago, Rainmaker said:

It's the real feel country club elite 4x5.  I've been hitting off the same spot since I got it in 2011. It does show some wear in that spot but not bad enough to rotate it.  The stuff they say about hitting down and through is not so much reality, imo...but it is a super thick mat. 

The Real Feel mats are among the best.  I went with Monster Mats, (All Turf) which in my opinion are nearly as good. You can find them on Amazon or Ebay.  I do have a Real Feel hitting strip however.

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7 hours ago, Hacker James said:

The Real Feel mats are among the best.  I went with Monster Mats, (All Turf) which in my opinion are nearly as good. You can find them on Amazon or Ebay.  I do have a Real Feel hitting strip however.

found this old photo of the Real Feel strip embedded in the Monster Mat

IMG_0721.JPG

 

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I have the Calloway net. It goes up pretty easy and works well. If you have issues with the "S word", you might want to set up a piece of wood or something along the side.

- Shane

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Just now, CarlSpackler said:

I have the Calloway net. It goes up pretty easy and works well. If you have issues with the "S word", you might want to set up a piece of wood or something along the side.

They are okay. I had a cheaper version a few years back, and a drive would go clean through the net if I did not hit the impact panel. Ditto on the "s". (another reason for the cage).

"James"

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1 minute ago, Hacker James said:

They are okay. I had a cheaper version a few years back, and a drive would go clean through the net if I did not hit the impact panel. Ditto on the "s". (another reason for the cage).

I don't hit drivers into it. I usually only hit 7 or 8i, sometimes a PW, but I don't want to go much higher for fear that I will launch it clean over the net. I would love to have a basement where I could keep it set up all the time.

- Shane

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I just bought a Rukket Haack Net on Amazon that is suppose to have a lifetime warranty.   It is 10' x 7' and cost about $110.   It received great reviews on Amazon. 

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1 hour ago, CarlSpackler said:

 I would love to have a basement where I could keep it set up all the time.

Good luck with that now that you live in Florida.

Jon

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