Comparison
HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5) vs Pro Turf (6×10)
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A side-by-side look at how the Carl's Place HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5) and Net Return Pro Turf (6×10) 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 HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)
- Buy at PlayBetter $500Free ship, HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)
- Buy at Indoor Golf Outlet $500Free ship, HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)
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Buy Pro Turf (6×10)
- Buy at PlayBetter $599Free ship, Pro Turf (6×10)
- Buy at Indoor Golf Outlet $599Free ship, Pro Turf (6×10)
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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 | HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5) | Pro Turf (6×10) |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting Surface | 5' × 4' (Carl's: 4' deep × 5' long), stance on one side | 6' × 10' (6' wide × 10' long) |
| Thickness | 1-3/4" | About 3/4" |
- Hitting SurfaceHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)5' × 4' (Carl's: 4' deep × 5' long), stance on one sidePro Turf (6×10)6' × 10' (6' wide × 10' long)
- ThicknessHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)1-3/4"Pro Turf (6×10)About 3/4"
Hardware
| Spec | HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5) | Pro Turf (6×10) |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting Strip | 12" × 30", replaceable, set at one end of the mat | — |
| Turf | — | 42 oz nylon face weight on a 5 mm foam backing |
- Hitting StripHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)12" × 30", replaceable, set at one end of the matPro Turf (6×10)—
- TurfHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)—Pro Turf (6×10)42 oz nylon face weight on a 5 mm foam backing
Pricing
| Spec | HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5) | Pro Turf (6×10) |
|---|---|---|
| Strip Options | Standard ($499.95 with the mat), Foam Divot ($649.95), Gel Divot ($699.95) | — |
- Strip OptionsHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)Standard ($499.95 with the mat), Foam Divot ($649.95), Gel Divot ($699.95)Pro Turf (6×10)—
Practical
| Spec | HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5) | Pro Turf (6×10) |
|---|---|---|
| Real Tee | Standard strip only (three pre-cut holes for tee receivers); Foam and Gel strips no | Ships with two rubber tees; inserts can be cut into the turf |
| Weight | — | About 54 lb |
| Made For | — | The Net Return Pro Series nets |
- Real TeeHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)Standard strip only (three pre-cut holes for tee receivers); Foam and Gel strips noPro Turf (6×10)Ships with two rubber tees; inserts can be cut into the turf
- WeightHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)—Pro Turf (6×10)About 54 lb
- Made ForHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)—Pro Turf (6×10)The Net Return Pro Series nets
Persona fitWho each one is better for
Who each one is better for
Honest persona fit, side by side.
Better for HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)
- Cost-Effective Buyer
$499.95 buys the HotShot's replaceable strip in its smallest size: when the hitting area wears you replace the strip, not the mat. The Country Club Elite 4×5 is $479 for one continuous surface with nothing to replace.
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