Which golf impact screen is best for my needs?

There are several key deciding factors when choosing a golf impact screen. Check out this article on comparing screen materials to help guide you to the screen that is the right fit for you.

When will I start to see wear on my golf impact screen?

All of our impact screens are heavy-duty fabrics tested to withstand thousands of strikes at up to 250 miles per hour, exceeding the highest Pro average ball speeds of just over 180mph. However, like any material, they will show wear. Many of our golf screens are used in commercial facilities where they are being struck constantly all day long. Depending on if the screen is being used commercially or in a home, as well as the style, ability, and frequency of the user will all contribute to the service life of a screen.

Which side of the golf impact screen faces the golfer?

The front has the Carl's Place logo. Install the screen with the logo at the bottom left of the enclosure. The front will always be folded facing in to protect it, and the back will be facing out. For a long-lasting screen make sure to use the correct side for impact. If you purchased a finished edge screen you can also use the grommets to differentiate the front from the back of your golf screen. The front of the grommet has a smooth, rounded, and aesthetically pleasing appearance. The back of the grommet has a rim or raised ridge along the inner circle. Standard Impact Screen: The raised open weave side with a herringbone pattern faces the audience. The back has straight rows of thread. Preferred Impact Screen: The raised tight-knit side with a herringbone pattern faces the audience. The back has straight rows. Premium Golf Impact Screen Material: The front has very straight rows which face the audience. The back has a very tightly woven squiggle.

Which golf impact screen is best for HD/4K UHD images?

All of our golf impact screen materials are compatible with 4K/HD projection, though your projector, of course, will need to be capable of projecting a native 4K/HD resolution. Carl's Premium and High-Contrast Gray impact screens have very little texture and provide the sharpest possible picture for your high-definition and 4K images.

Can golf impact screens be used for rear-projection?

All golf impact screens are front projection only.

What fasteners should I use to hang my golf screen?

Most customers who purchase a finished edge impact screen will also purchase ball bungees, available in 6-inch or 9-inch lengths. Remember to fasten it in such a way that the screen or material has some give. For example, do not bolt the material through the grommet holes as it does not allow enough movement to absorb each golf ball strike and you risk the ball ricocheting back at you. Do not put tension on the screen; you need to allow for some movement.

How far away should I stand from my impact screen?

For the safety of both the golfer and the screen, we recommend standing a minimum of 10-12 feet away from the screen.

What can I do to reduce bounce-back?

Some bounceback is to be expected in the indoor golf industry. You want the ball to return to you gently after hitting the screen. But, depending on how you hang/install the screen, the distance you stand from the screen, the strength you hit the ball, and the club you use, you may find the golf ball bouncing back from the impact screen faster than you would like. This article 'Troubleshooting Impact Screen Bounce-Back' walks you through everything you need to know.

Won’t my impact screen get wrinkled if it ships folded?

Temporarily, yes. We suggest removing your screen material from the shipping package immediately upon receipt. When a product ships folded in a box or if you leave your screen in long-term storage, you will see fold marks when the material is first pulled out of the box, as any textile will have. Time, screen weight and gravity will relax fold marks after the impact screen has been installed. This process may take a few days or up to a few weeks depending on how long the screen was left folded.

Can I iron or steam a golf impact screen?

We do NOT recommend ironing your golf screen, simply because it is very easy to damage the screen. And we want your golf screen to last you a long, long time. With wrinkles and fold marks, the best thing is prevention. Unpack your new screen immediately, and if you need to store it, fold it very loosely. But if you're reading a section on ironing your golf screen, it's probably too late for prevention. Know that mounting your golf screen to a frame with tension, like with our zip ties or ball bungees, and letting it relax for a couple of days will smooth out most wrinkles. That being said... We have also had success using a steamer to help get wrinkles and folds out. Using a clean, consumer-grade steamer with distilled water will help accelerate the wrinkle removing process, and should avoid leaving water marks on your screen.

Can I use my impact screen indoors or outdoors?

Our golf impact screens are recommended for indoor use only.

Can I wash my golf screen material?

Check out this article for all our recommendations on 'How to Clean Your Golf Impact Screen'.

How should I safely store my golf screen?

Always make sure your screen is completely clean and dry before storing to avoid spots, mold or mildew. If you plan to repeatedly fold and unfold your screen, do so loosely. Long-term storage and tight folds may take a few days or even a few weeks to relax.

How do I install my impact screen material or finished edge screen?

The easiest answer is to shop one of our golf simulator enclosure kits where we design it for you and all you have to do is assemble it according to our detailed instructions. If you are looking to design your own solution - keep in mind the 2-inch guideline. The 2-inch guideline is to make sure the framework is no more than 2 inches wider than your screen. Conversely, make sure the screen is no more than 2 inches smaller than the width of your framework. This means a maximum of 4-inches (or 2-inches per side). The trick is to hang your golf screen flat for a nice image, but still allow for some movement.

How far away from the wall or support poles should I mount my impact screen?

We recommend mounting your golf impact screen a minimum of 12-16 inches away from the wall, just to be safe. If you are really good and hit the ball hard you may want to increase this distance. This is also true if you build a Golf Simulator Enclosure or Hitting Cage. Make sure the screen is a minimum of 12-16 inches away from any support poles or you risk the ball ricocheting back at you. Do not put tension on the screen, you need to allow for some movement.

Can you make me a custom screen?

Yes! We can make custom size screens and custom finish screens. What's the difference? Custom size screens are simply dimensions outside of our standard sizes. Custom finishes are alternative finishing styles that are unique or incorporate multiple finishing techniques, such as hems, sleeves, or changes to flaps. Please make sure to review our Returns Policy for custom products. Ready to customize a screen? Head over to Build Your Own Golf Simulator where you can customize a screen that fits your space.

What is a remnant/clearance item?

Carl’s Place Remnants/Clearance stock are items that would otherwise be useful but cannot be sold as new. They may have slight blemishes, minor defects, stubborn folds, are lightly soiled, have backward or other colored grommets, are an uncommon size, or come in an opened box. All clearance items are pre-packaged for shipping so unfortunately, we are unable to specify the exact defect on any specific item. We can tell you the flaw or defect will be visible, and we would never sell anything in poor condition. What If I Don't Like It?Remnants/Clearance items are priced in such a way that most customers will be happy with the purchase, including the defect, at the discounted price. However, since clearance items are sold as-is and non-returnable, if a visible defect is going to bother you then you may want to consider a brand-new product that is guaranteed to be flawless. Remnants/Clearance items are sold as-is. Remnants/Clearance items are not flawless. Remnants/Clearance items are not customizable. Remnants/Clearance items are not returnable for refund. Prices are good while supplies last. All sales are final, no returns. Browse available Remnant/Clearance.

Golf Impact Screens

Golf Impact Screens that Bring The Fairway to You

You don't need a country club budget to get a pro-level hitting surface. Carl's golf impact screens are the heavy-duty engine of your home golf setup, engineered to handle 250 mph screamers without flinching.

Available in a range of sizes and aspect ratios to perfectly fit your projected image.

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Carl's Golf Impact Screens compared close up

Standard golf impact screen (far left)

• Budget material perfect for beginners
• 100% heavy-duty polyester
• Loosely woven

Preferred golf impact screen (center left)

• Smoother surface for better image quality
• 100% heavy-duty polyester
• Strong silicone reinforcement
• Tightly woven knit

Premium golf impact screen (center right)

• Smoothest surface available
• Superior image quality
• 3 layers of heavy-duty, impact-resistant polyester
• Noise-dampening center layer

High-Contrast Gray Premium golf impact screen (far right)

• Same top-of-the-line material as our Premium screen
• Allows for deeper blacks and richer colors
• Great for areas with more ambient light

Looking for our theater projection screen materials? See How To Select A Projector Screen Material.

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Finishing Styles Explained

Classic

• 2.5" black vinyl edging
• Grommets sewn around the screen
• Convenient to mount your screen with bungees

Classic with Flaps

• Classic style enhanced with sewn-in 7" nylon flaps
• Flaps let you insert safety cushions to protect your frame
• 1" strip of loop fasteners along the flap edges
• Gives you options to hide the grommets

Classic with Loop Fasteners

• Classic style enhanced with a 1" strip of loop fasteners
• Strips let you attach curtains, nets, or safety cushions
• Great for the DIYer

Still not sure? See the options up close in this video walkthrough.

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How To Choose Your Screen Size

Know the Actual Screen Dimensions

For exact screen dimensions, see this Golf Impact Screen Specifications chart.

Check Your Room Space & Buffer Space

This article, 'How to Select the Best Golf Screen Size' gives you everything you need to choose the right screen size and aspect ratio for your space.

Evaluate the Height and Accuracy of the Golfers

Wild swing? You need more room. Let's be honest here.

Our team is happy to help you find the right size for your space. Feel free to chat with us live, send us an email, or give us a call at 608.352.0002.

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Stop waiting for the weather to clear. Grab a high-performance golf impact screen and start building your own indoor range. Perfect for garage setups, basement bays, or any home-built setup.

Features

Flexible, Versatile, and Functional

These impact screens can be attached to your own frame, used with one of our popular golf enclosures, or part of your own DIY golf simulator creation. Whichever way you go, you'll have a vivid, clear picture while practicing your golf game.

Durability Built In

Proven strength from the impact of golf balls. Lasting quality after being pummeled by golf balls traveling up to 250 miles per hour for thousands of tests.

Customize Your Impact Screen

Choose one of our standard-size golf impact screens which fit the most popular room sizes. See screen dimensions. Or, if one of Carl's Place screen sizes, finishes, edges, or material options don't fit exactly what you need, we'll custom make it, just for you. Because we sew our golf impact screens in-house, by the experts who designed the original Standard, Preferred, Premium, and High-Contrast Gray golf simulator screens.

Clear, High-Quality Images

Our tightly woven, multilayer golf projector screens result in a smoother, crisper image for your golf simulator. And a smooth, non-grainy, HD image makes for more realistic indoor golfing. So real, you'll be looking for a beverage cart!

Screen Material Options

The original Standard, Preferred, Premium, and High-Contrast Gray Golf Impact Screens. Carl's Place golf simulator impact screens were designed by Carl, sewn in-house, with care taken to test and perfect the materials and process used.

Compare White Golf Screens

Or See If a Gray Screen Is Right For You

Screen Finishing Options

Each of our golf impact screens has your choice of edge finishing in order to suit your install needs. Hanging a golf impact screen has never been easier. Carl's Place also customizes, and mixes and matches the edges of impact screens. See all the ways we customize golf screen edges.

Classic Finishing

Finished with 2.5" black vinyl edges and grommets all the way around the screen. Our grommets have an outer dimension of 3/4" and an inner dimension of 3/8". The front of the grommet has a smooth, rounded appearance.

Classic with Flaps

In this style, we enhance our standard finishing with 7" flaps edged with 1" loop fastener strips all the way around the screen.

Classic with Loop Fastener

Here we enhance our classic finishing with 1" loop fastener strips all the way around the screen.

Ordering Information

Made to Order

Golf simulator screens are made to order, so production lead time may fluctuate based on volume. Please add the item to your cart and enter your shipping information to view the most up-to-date product lead time.

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Installation Options

Hang Your Screen the DIY Way

You can mount your Carl's Place Impact Screens to any truss, freestanding or hanging system with our 6-Inch Black Ball Bungees or 9-Inch Black Ball Bungees (available in any quantity you can think of. Except halves. Or exponents. Please don't make us do math).

Switch Over to an Enclosure+Screen Kit

This screen is the hero of your sim, but pairing it with a golf enclosure is the ultimate cheat code. You get professional-grade tension and a seamless 'floor-to-fairway' finish without the 'measure twice, swear at the hardware store clerk' headache. It’s a finished, light-blocking sanctuary that keeps all the golf balls safely where they belong.

Care and Use

Cleaning Your Screen

Dirt, dust, grass, ball marks, and more. Everything you need to know to clean your impact screen.

Prevention

How to prevent your impact screen from getting dirty:

Use white balls without dirt, grass or marker on them.
Clean your clubs often - it will also benefit parts of your game like ball spin.
Store your screen in a safe, clean and dry environment - if you ever need to pack it away.
If possible, stay away from keeping it folded in a box for a long time to avoid longer-term creases and wrinkles.

Use the Right Side

Make sure you use the right side of the screen; the front has a Carl's Place logo in the corner. Your new impact screen has a front and a back, and only the front is rated to withstand the impact of real golf balls.

Safety Tips

Please make sure to take proper safety precautions to protect ceilings, walls, windows, cars, and neighboring homes. Keep children, pets, and spectators out of swing range.

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Golf Impact Screens

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Features

Flexible, Versatile, and Functional

Durability Built In

Customize Your Impact Screen

Clear, High-Quality Images

Screen Material Options

Screen Material Options

Screen Finishing Options

Screen Finishing Options

Classic Finishing

Classic with Flaps

Classic with Loop Fastener

Ordering Information

Made to Order

Frequently Asked Questions

Documents

Installation Options

Hang Your Screen the DIY Way

Switch Over to an Enclosure+Screen Kit

Care and Use

Cleaning Your Screen

Prevention

Use the Right Side

Safety Tips

Carl's Tips and Tricks