Carl's Place
Hitting Strip (Replaceable Insert)
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Replaceable strike-zone strip that drops into a hitting mat. The strip takes the wear instead of the mat, so you replace a $79.95 insert every year or two rather than a $600-$1,400 mat. Carl's sells three: the Standard insert, and Foam and Gel divot strips that let the clubhead travel through impact the way real turf does.
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Who this is for
Honest match per persona.
Good for
- Recreational Player
Cheap insurance for the mat. Replace an $80 strip instead of a $600 mat.
- Performance Seeker
The foam and gel divot strips let the club travel through impact rather than bouncing, which is closer to turf feel for high-volume practice.
- Family Setup
Concentrated wear from several players lands on a part you can replace.
- Showroom
Keeps the hitting surface looking new without replacing the whole mat.
Not for
- Space-Constrained
Needs a host mat deep enough to accept an insert; portable and stand-on mats often cannot.
Specifications
The numbers, plainly stated.
Hardware
| Variants | Standard insert $79.95 · Foam divot strip $229.95 · Gel divot strip $279.95 |
| Strip size | Typically 12 in × 36 in or 12 in × 48 in |
| Purpose | Takes strike wear so the host mat does not |
| Compatibility note | Confirm strip dimensions match host mat before purchase |
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