Comparison
HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5) vs SwingTurf Golf Hitting Mat (5×5)
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A side-by-side look at how the Carl's Place HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5) and Rain or Shine Golf SwingTurf Golf Hitting 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 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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Full specificationsEvery spec for both, line by line
Specifications
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Dimensions
| Spec | HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5) | SwingTurf Golf Hitting 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" overall: 1" turf on a 5/8" backing |
- Hitting SurfaceHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)5' × 4' (Carl's: 4' deep × 5' long), stance on one sideSwingTurf Golf Hitting Mat (5×5)5' × 5'
- ThicknessHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)1-3/4"SwingTurf Golf Hitting Mat (5×5)1-5/8" overall: 1" turf on a 5/8" backing
Hardware
| Spec | HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5) | SwingTurf Golf Hitting Mat (5×5) |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting Strip | 12" × 30", replaceable, set at one end of the mat | — |
- Hitting StripHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)12" × 30", replaceable, set at one end of the matSwingTurf Golf Hitting Mat (5×5)—
Pricing
| Spec | HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5) | SwingTurf Golf Hitting Mat (5×5) |
|---|---|---|
| Strip Options | Standard ($499.95 with the mat), Foam Divot ($649.95), Gel Divot ($699.95) | — |
| Other Sizes | — | 4' × 4' $399, 4' × 7' $699, 4' × 9' $849 |
- Strip OptionsHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)Standard ($499.95 with the mat), Foam Divot ($649.95), Gel Divot ($699.95)SwingTurf Golf Hitting Mat (5×5)—
- Other SizesHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)—SwingTurf Golf Hitting Mat (5×5)4' × 4' $399, 4' × 7' $699, 4' × 9' $849
Practical
| Spec | HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5) | SwingTurf Golf Hitting Mat (5×5) |
|---|---|---|
| Real Tee | Standard strip only (three pre-cut holes for tee receivers); Foam and Gel strips no | Yes, anywhere on the mat |
- Real TeeHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)Standard strip only (three pre-cut holes for tee receivers); Foam and Gel strips noSwingTurf Golf Hitting Mat (5×5)Yes, anywhere on the mat
Support
| Spec | HotShot Hitting Mat (4×5) | SwingTurf Golf Hitting Mat (5×5) |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | — | 3 years |
- WarrantyHotShot Hitting Mat (4×5)—SwingTurf Golf Hitting Mat (5×5)3 years
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 SwingTurf Golf Hitting Mat (5×5)
- Recreational Player
A 5×5 that takes a real tee anywhere, with a three-year warranty, for $100 less than the Country Club Elite 5×5.
Both fit
- Cost-Effective Buyer
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