Comparison
Pure Flight MAX Hitting Mat (5×5) vs HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)
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A side-by-side look at how the Big Moss Pure Flight MAX Hitting Mat (5×5) and Carl's Place HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9) compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.
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Buy Pure Flight MAX Hitting Mat (5×5)
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Buy HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)
- Buy at PlayBetter $780Free ship, HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)
- Buy at Indoor Golf Outlet $780Free ship, HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)
Prices confirmed Nov 10, 2026 · we check every retailer daily
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Full specificationsEvery spec for both, line by line
Specifications
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Dimensions
| Spec | Pure Flight MAX Hitting Mat (5×5) | HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9) |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting Surface | 5' × 5' stance mat with a built-in 12" × 30" Pure Flight strip | 9' × 4' (Carl's: 4' deep × 9' long), stance on both sides of the strip |
| Thickness | 1.325 in | 1-3/4" |
- Hitting SurfacePure Flight MAX Hitting Mat (5×5)5' × 5' stance mat with a built-in 12" × 30" Pure Flight stripHotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)9' × 4' (Carl's: 4' deep × 9' long), stance on both sides of the strip
- ThicknessPure Flight MAX Hitting Mat (5×5)1.325 inHotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)1-3/4"
Hardware
| Spec | Pure Flight MAX Hitting Mat (5×5) | HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9) |
|---|---|---|
| Turf | 100% nylon, made in the USA; fibers spun into a thatch base | — |
| Hitting Strip | — | 12" × 30", replaceable, in the middle of the mat |
- TurfPure Flight MAX Hitting Mat (5×5)100% nylon, made in the USA; fibers spun into a thatch baseHotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)—
- Hitting StripPure Flight MAX Hitting Mat (5×5)—HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)12" × 30", replaceable, in the middle of the mat
Practical
| Spec | Pure Flight MAX Hitting Mat (5×5) | HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9) |
|---|---|---|
| Real Tee | No — no tee holes | Standard strip only (three pre-cut holes for tee receivers); Foam and Gel strips no |
| Weight | 35 lb | — |
- Real TeePure Flight MAX Hitting Mat (5×5)No — no tee holesHotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)Standard strip only (three pre-cut holes for tee receivers); Foam and Gel strips no
- WeightPure Flight MAX Hitting Mat (5×5)35 lbHotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)—
Pricing
| Spec | Pure Flight MAX Hitting Mat (5×5) | HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9) |
|---|---|---|
| Strip Options | — | Standard ($779.95 with the mat), Foam Divot ($929.95), Gel Divot ($979.95) |
- Strip OptionsPure Flight MAX Hitting Mat (5×5)—HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)Standard ($779.95 with the mat), Foam Divot ($929.95), Gel Divot ($979.95)
Persona fitWho each one is better for
Who each one is better for
Honest persona fit, side by side.
Better for HotShot Hitting Mat (4×9)
- Family Setup
The strip sits in the middle with a stance area on each side, so a left- and a right-handed player share it without moving the mat, and a worn strip is replaced rather than the mat.
Both fit
- Recreational Player
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