Comparison
HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5) vs SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)
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A side-by-side look at how the Carl's Place HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5) and Shop Indoor Golf SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5) 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)
Prices confirmed Nov 10, 2026 · we check every retailer daily
Buy SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)
Prices confirmed Nov 10, 2026 · we check every retailer daily
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Full specificationsEvery spec for both, line by line
Specifications
The numbers, lined up.
Dimensions
| Spec | HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5) | SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5) |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting Surface | 5' × 4' (Carl's: 4' deep × 5' long), stance on one side | 5' × 5' |
| Thickness | 1-3/4" | 1-5/8" |
- Hitting SurfaceHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)5' × 4' (Carl's: 4' deep × 5' long), stance on one sideSIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)5' × 5'
- ThicknessHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)1-3/4"SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)1-5/8"
Hardware
| Spec | HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5) | SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5) |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting Strip | 12" × 30", replaceable, set at one end of the mat | — |
| Turf | — | Teeline turf over the whole mat |
| Base | — | 5/8" foam (SIGPRO comparison table) |
- Hitting StripHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)12" × 30", replaceable, set at one end of the matSIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)—
- TurfHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)—SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)Teeline turf over the whole mat
- BaseHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)—SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)5/8" foam (SIGPRO comparison table)
Pricing
| Spec | HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5) | SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5) |
|---|---|---|
| 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)SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)—
Practical
| Spec | HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5) | SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5) |
|---|---|---|
| Real Tee | Standard strip only (three pre-cut holes for tee receivers); Foam and Gel strips no | Yes, anywhere |
| Weight | — | 41 lb |
- Real TeeHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)Standard strip only (three pre-cut holes for tee receivers); Foam and Gel strips noSIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)Yes, anywhere
- WeightHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)—SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)41 lb
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)
- Space-Constrained
5 ft long and 4 ft deep, the smallest HotShot. It needs a flat, permanent spot, but not much of one.
Better for SIG Fairway Series Golf Mat (5×5)
- Recreational Player
A full 5×5 stance that takes a real tee anywhere, for $49 less than the Country Club Elite 5×5.
Both fit
- Cost-Effective Buyer
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